Rain-ride with Trek
I miss running outside.
Already missed a few runs and the long bike rides. There are tons of projects ahead and my daughter started attending school (again).
Yesterday, I was a little too crazy about the rain and decided to go away with it – taking my Trek 4300 mountain bike for a little bike commuting. As I went out the gate, the rain became torrential. I wore my waterproof The North Face Resolve Jacket to keep my upper body dry, but did not put any water protection for my lower body. My Merrell Bungee Shoes and my Adidas Capri were drenched as I arrived a few kilometers on my destination.
I love every minute of the rain ride. I enjoyed every splash by the Kenda tires and I love how each raindrops kissed my face.
Because I forgot to wear protective eye shades, it was a little hard to keep a fast pace because water was all over my sight.
Riding under the rain was amazing, but here are just a few tips to make it more enjoyable.
- Don’t forget to wear protective eye shades. (Helmets are mandatory of course)
- Decide if you’re going for the drenched or you want to stay dry.
- If you want to be dry all over, wear waterproof uppers and lowers, and that include shoes.
- If it’s torrential rain, keep those lights on so other vehicles can see you.
- Road splash is awesome, but keep in mind of possible deep holes on roads or trails.
- Be careful on turns, especially if you are using sleek tires, or those little knobby tires. Remember, water reduces friction and moving too fast on turns can cost you to slip-away.
- Also, if you have electronic devices, keep them sealed in plastics or better, invest in reusable zip locks.
Summer is over
The rain is already with us, tossing silent air. – Salvatore Quasimodo
Summer is over now, and it rains almost everyday now. As I am waiting for those ‘go moments’ for my next outdoor adventures, I am consistently working out to prepare my body.
Still sticking to that 2,000 calories diet but having a hard time eating healthy foods, as my busy schedule wont allow me to shop and cook for the family.
Basically my current routine is:
- Block A – Upright bike 30-45 minutes/cardio (or biking/running when it’s not raining)
- Block B – Upper body workout/weights training and core workout
I do Block A for day 1, then Block B the next day, then Block A, then B…
After these workouts, I usually eat rice meals and have mug(s) of Milo Chocolate drink mixed withAlaskafresh milk. I also eat a lot of banana and cereals.
Hydration is very important so I always bring with me my (buy 1 take 1) Lock and Lock 700ml reusable bottle, a few refills a day keeps me craving for meals and also keeps me hydrated everytime.
Just this week I tried eating a lot of Century Tuna, and I am now looking for a good Fish Oil supplement in capsule. I am still researching more on this and would tell you more about it on my next write-up.
Current goal is to make my body used to 10K runs and get that sub-50 minutes on a 10K. It will take a lot of hard work ad discipline. See you outdoor! (or indoor in some café when it’s raining.) Ciao.
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