First Tri Class

Yesterday was my first "tri" class at Rowan. It runs on Tues/Thurs nights, and Saturday mornings. The idea is to swim/run or bike at nights, and Swim/bike/run on Saturday.

The first class was pretty good. I guess some people who were signed up didn't show up, since its a holiday weekend....which led to me getting some one on one time with the instructor of the class at the pool. He started out by videotaping my swim technique, and after seeing "only a few little things" that I need to improve, we worked on some swim drills for about 50 minutes. (My shoulders are totally paying the price today for that work). After the drills, I swam 2 more 50's, and the drills seemed to help correct the problem I was having. So, more work on that to come.

After that was a 45 minute spin class. Pretty basic, spinning with music...lotta resistance which is something I'm not used to doing. Usually I would just spin at high cadence, as if I was riding outside. I guess the high resistance is why my legs are sore today. haha.

At the end of all that, I did a 20 minute run around the inside track. Felt good, and it felt good to get it done. Hard work, but satisfying. Can't wait to see the improvements I will see from taking this class.

Tri class, 1:00:00 swim, 45:00 spin class, 20:00 run

24 Hours of Booty

As many of you remember, last year I rode 100 miles to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I was successful in both my fundraising, and on the ride. This year, I have decided to "step it up" on both fronts. I have committed to ride in the 24 hours of Booty, on September 26-27. This is a 24 hour charity road ride. I have entered into this SOLO, which means...NO relay, NO teammates, NO HELP. I will ride the 24 hours ALONE. My goal is to surpass last years total of over $1700 in fundraising! With your help, I feel this can be accomplished. PLease pass this email on to family and friends, and anyone that can help us reach our goal!

Thank You,

Joe Skelly

http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/site/TR/Bike/General?px=1131161&pg=personal&fr_id=1070

Tri Class Eve

First tri class is tomorrow morning...so I'm just taking it easy today and spinning, since I really don't know what to expect tomorrow.

bike, (indoor), 35:00, 12.86 miles, 121bpm, 139 watts

donut derby and me...the history

2005- I read online that there is an event run by the Lehigh Valley Wheelmen called "THE DONUT DERBY". It consists of a 36 mile bike ride, with 2 stops at miles 12 and 24, during which riders eat donuts. For each donut you eat, 3:00 is subtracted off of your race time. Perfect race for me, I thought. I would later find out that there would be no donut derby in 2005, for unspecified reasons.


2006- My first Derby. I recruited my friends Ray (back when he used to ride) and Chris to race with me. Goal was 20 donuts. I went crazy at the first stop, eating 12...but could only muscle down 5 at the 2nd, at which time Ray proclaimed me to be a "pussy". I ended up coming in 2nd place for donuts, but a new strategy was born on the car ride home.

2007- Ray and Chris out...Johnny and Tom in. Johnny is key, he's a mastermind at timing and keeping things on pace, which perfectly offsets my lack of urgency at all times. The strategy would be to eat the donuts at the SECOND stop, and hopefully any feeling of sickness would be delayed until long after the finish line. I did 6 at the first stop, and 13 at the second...for a total of 19 donuts. I waited around at the finish, and heard of no higher number. However, when they were giving out the prizes, it was revealed that race officials made a mistake, and gave the "GOLDEN DONUT" to another rider, who also ate 19. *NOTE* I won on tiebreaker, since my ride time was over 45:00 faster than his.

2008- I was determined to get the GOLDEN DONUT. I was not only looking for the overall donut title, but also the overall winning time. This was unprecedented, since the overall time winner usually doesn't waste time eating donuts. (or can't for that matter). Again with Johnny, we developed our strategy on the way to the race. 20 donuts, 2:00 ride time. Ambitious? yes. but totally doable. We rode at a crazy pace to the first stop...averaging around 23mph. I strategically ate only 8 donuts at the first stop, and was right back on the bike as if I never stopped. We flew through the next 12 miles, and then I knew it was game on. I ended up breaking the previous record, and I ate 20 donuts at the SECOND STOP..for a total of 28! People were having their picture taken with me, as we all knew that I was heading for glory. I hustled back, and my ride time was 2:16:00 for the 36 miles, INCLUDING the time I stopped to eat. I ended up breaking records for donuts and for time, in what could be called the greatest Donut Derby ride of all time.

I don't know whats in store for this year. I have assembled an all star team to pace me through. I should have no problem with 20+ donuts...although I have been eating a little better in preparation for this Ironman next year. I will be sure to update on Monday afternoon to let you know.

-Joe

bellyache

cut things short this morning, for gastro intestinal reasons.

treadmill, 31:00, 121bpm, 310cals

Vick Jersey and Morning Joe's Gray Hair

Today I learned that Mike Vicks #7 jersey is the 4th best selling NFL jersey right now...and also, that Morning Joe apparently dyed his hair just for the Kennedy coverage last week.

BIKE, (indoors), zone 1 55:00, 19.92 miles, 113bpm

whats the time?

Easy treadmill run this morning. Woke up with a stiff neck, probably from tightness in shoulders from swimming yesterday. My allergies have been kinda bad lately too. Anyway, had the ipod on shuff, heard a song from Licensed to Ill, and took the shuffle off and listened to the rest while watching sportscenter. Certainly made the run easier. Felt good, my easy jog pace is getting easier, and soon I'll be stepping up to a longer run. For now, I'm happy that I can "run" for 30:00 without stopping. Progress.

Run, (easy treadmill), 45:00 (30:00 run, 10:00 w/u, 5:00 c/d), 3.4 miles, 121 bpm, 505 cal