Lake Washington Loop
I haven’t been on my bike since the Kirkland Triathlon last summer. I was a little worried that I’d be really sore going from zero to 50 miles. I actually feel pretty good today. It was good to get out there with Mitch, Shelley and Phil and go for an easy ride. We stopped at Starbucks and enjoyed the day.
Logbook Activity
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 07/04/2008
- Total Time: 3:39:00.00
- Average Heart rate: 118
- Max Heart rate: 156
- Calories: 1000
- Distance: 48.8 miles
- Average Speed: 13.37 mph
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
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[…] Cycled around Lake Washington with Lisa, Shelley, and Mitch. It was Mitch and Shelley’s first time around the lake. We took our time and had fun. Even stopped and hung out at the Starbucks in Leschi. […]