Friday, July 19, 2013

OhioActive - up and running...

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
I met with Marla and Joe, the OhioActive team, to discuss the second publication.  Our first edition hit the web waves last week and we have been getting back fantastic feedback.  The mission of the publication is to increase awareness of Ohio’s outdoor recreational opportunities while providing in-depth fitness knowledge to individuals seeking to live an active lifestyle. I'll be writing occasional articles, but more importantly, trying to secure sponsors and ad revenues to further that mission. Tour Ohio will be sponsored by OhioActive and is an example of the kind of thing we want to bring to readers’ attention, both to get them interested and motivated to get active and to demonstrate the kind of event we hope to promote through our non-profit efforts at increasing awareness of the value of this activity.  Tour Ohio has as its goal creating a venue for Ohioans interested in exploring what they’re capable of doing when they put their minds to it.  Though I’ll be doing the entire course at one time, it doesn’t have to be done that way.  ANY activity is good activity and what I’m hoping is people will look to complete the Tour in any fashion that suits them.

I rode for the fourth consecutive day…first time I’ve pulled that off in many months.  The heat and humidity continues to bake me as I ride and replacing fluids before the next ride is becoming a bit of a problem.  Thirst is never a good indicator of dehydration and I don’t like to drink water just to drink.  I’m making myself consume extra fluids, but know that I’m running low.  Since I drop about 3 pounds an hour on the bike, I seem to be in a constant state of dehydration right now.  I’m watching my weight, knowing that large dips are simply water and that I need to bring it back before going out for the next ride.  It’s a good problem as problems go.

Bike duration:  Two hours and 5 minutes.
Training Heart Rate:  120 bpm.
Calories burned during workout:  1750.

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