The Old Kranks were riding to Hidden Valley today, but I was going down to Redondo Beach in the afternoon, so I skipped the ride, but I still wanted to get in an activity for the Amgen Challenge, so I walked around the neighborhood in the morning.
It had been 19 years since 9-11. It is still a sad day. I rode with the Old Kranks today. We met at Gelson’s as usual and I didn’t realize it, but I took off with the Blazing Saddles. They really clip along, but I kept up with them. When we came to our first stop, I talked with Mary Anne and Ron, another Ron. We made our way around Westlake Village and then back to Gelson’s. Allen offered to buy me a chai latte at Gelson’s so I accepted and then we met at the side of the parking [...]
Today, I rode with the Old Kranks. It was a bit cooler and I always ride better when it is cooler. We did a warm up and then we rode around the lake. I rode 21.60 miles with an elevation gain of 591 feet. After I left the Old Kranks in Westlake, I drove to Kanan Road, parked the car in the Von’s parking lot and then rode down Kanan Road to Westlake Blvd. It was quite a long ride and then I rode Westlake Blvd, to Thousand Oaks Blvd. I could have gone to Agoura, but I decided to [...]
Today was a beautiful ride with the Old Kranks! We took Emma Woods Bike Path to the fire station. We crossed under Highway 1 and then rode along the Rincon Beach Bike Path and then it was up Bates – the tough climb. We took SR 150 and rode through Carpentaria to Summerland and then took the bike path to N. Jameson Lane and then we rode through Montecito. It was beautiful! We stopped at Starbucks for a drink. On the way back we stopped at Viola Fields and the fire station. We took the Emma Woods Bike Path and [...]
Today I went to the beach with Debbie, but she didn’t want to go in the water. But we had a nice time. When I came home I went for a walk in the neighborhood. I am trying to stay on top the Amgen Challenge and I try to do some kind of an activity every day, although I have taken a day off here and there.
Today, I went swimming again in the pool. No one was in the pool and again I had it all to myself. I got in quite a few laps. It is always hard for me to count the number of laps I have done, but I know that each time I go for a swim, I swim more laps. I measured the length of the pool and it is 36 feet 9 inches. So, I have been doing a lot of swimming.
It was going to be a really hot day, so I went out early to the pool and got in a good swim before anyone else got out there. I spent a little time in the jacuzzi too. They predicted a hot wave this weekend and living in Woodland Hills, I am glad I have a pool to relax in.
I worked today for Tremolo, but we finished early and I left at 3:00. When I got home I took an afternoon swim in the pool. Every time I swim I add more laps to my routine and I get faster at the same time. I really love swimming.
Today, I rode with the Old Kranks to Santa Barbara. It was a great ride. We met at Public Shoals Beach. We rode the bike path to Bates Road. That is one of my favorite rides – along the coast. But then there is the uphill climb, but I am getting better at it. I remember the first time I attempted that climb with Gail. It was tough. Now, that I know how to shift, it is a lot easier. We rode through Carpentaria and made a stop at Lookout Park. It is a beautiful spot and I took a [...]
Today, I signed up for the Amgen Challenge – 25 activities in 30 days. I started my challenge in the pool. I went for a good swim.
