Based on some advice, I have switched from Ensure to whey protein powder in my smoothies. I found it at Sportsbasement which is convenient for me to get to so I think I'll be able to continue to use this during the off season. In-season, I will switch back Ensure since I require the calories.
I substituted 1/2 scoop of powder and it seems to add a subtle hint of flavor and provides a little bit of thickness. I think I've discovered the perfect amount on my first attempt. This reduces the calories in my smoothie by about 200 calories.
It was nice to put in a decent sized week. I think I had about 10.5 hours... of which 5.5 came from a single bike ride. I joined a cycling team in October in hopes of improving my speed. I went out for my first ride with them on Saturday and it was a good time although I did get in a bit of trouble for pushing the group into an uncomfortable level.
I liken myself to a labrador retriever chasing a ball... the ball being a rider who went off the front. He and I blew apart the group and I found myself being yelled at by the club president for not being a team player. At the end of the day we all kissed and made up and I had a great time. I think this will really help improve my cycling as I would not have gone nearly as hard had I not been with a group.
Sounds to me like you and that guy should just go cycling together and leave the rest of the group behind.
What's this about not being a team player? When did training become a team sport?
I know... trust me... he and I will do some solo rides. We were kind of laughing at the dude because when he was yelling at me, he could barely catch his breath.
There is no " I " in team but...
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I have a question, which is probably very amateur. In one of your pic's on your slideshow, you are sticking both legs from knee down into a bucket of ice/ice water. Why? I can only assume it helps the muscles but to me warm water would help more than cold ????
And great slideshow!
Just sent you an email...I'm going to State College, PA, on Sunday and I know my fat @$$ won't be venturing outside. That's what treadmills are for.