The “road” much traveled

After skipping a lot of (blogging and) workout due to bad weather, time-off to recover and gain a bit more weight, tooth extraction, I came back to my Sunday ride and weekday run strong. Strong and fulfilled!  So it looks like I’m back to beating myself up again.

But if there’s one thing that gave me the boost in coming back on the road is that I enjoyed doing it again.  No time-chasing, no heavy-breathing, just pure run-bike pleasure!

I felt good with my bike that I’m rethinking of selling it.  It seems that I do not have to spend for a new bike anymore just so I could get the fire back.  And not spending is very much welcome (at least for now, hahaha!)  Well, eventually a part’s gonna give, and spending for a “better” replacement part IS inevitable.  Okay, so that would be the wheelset, then the groupset – maybe spend a little like 27k for it, hmm, it’s like buying a new bike!

No need to over-analyze it.  Whatever comes first would be fine. Although aside from the new saddle and jersey I just bought last week and the new drop-bar I got this week, it looks as if I’m taking the road to upgrade.  I’m not sure if it’s called “upgrade” as what I’m buying are those relatively cheap and is aimed at getting a better fit (probably lowering the weight a bit as well as stock parts are heavier compared to after-market).

Will I be this kid on my birthday?

So I it’s the “upgraditis” that got me - pretty much the same road where every enthusiast takes.  The last purchases I made seem to give me a buyer’s remorse.  So I’m thinking that there will be an end to this “upgraditis” really soon.  My official mechanic and friend is trying to move out my bike though, so it might be a good idea to keep my bike the way it is for the moment.  Though my birthday is coming near and there “may” be a little surprise on the way but let’s see. 

A case of sinusitis and upgraditis – cranky and a new set of cranks

Week 11 didn’t go as well as I would like it to be – at least for running.  I just logged 13km for a total of 2 runs that week, but managed to get a good 40km bike ride still - had a bit of a bottleneck on the route due to Run United 1 Race though, but still a good set of intervals.

This week I have managed to run 10km week-day run despite of the sinus issues that I have.  Tomorrow I will have a work-free day again, but it looks like my running plans to make up for last week will have to be postponed as sinus attacks are much worst today – which makes me a bit cranky about almost everything.  I’m hoping that tonight’s rest will make it better, but it seems the more I run through it, the worst it gets.  We’ll know when I wake up tomorrow.

Yes, I have a new set of cranks, got a good deal for it and will probably just shell out a few hundreds for it when I sell my old one.  It’s a one-step higher model than my current set (FSA Omega to Gossamer), but matters much on its arm length.  I’m currently running on a 172.5mm, and the shorter 165mm is a better fit.

I am hoping that I am not catching the “upgraditis” syndrome; although my grabbing the crank really is to get a better fit to gain better performance (weh?!).  Still, its good that I am keeping this checked.  I really can’t afford to have upgraditis.  But I only have one more component that needs to be adjusted – shorter head-stem – I’m currently at 100mm and might need to go down 60mm.  This is cheap though.

Blinkers are annoying, I won't be
seeing them anyway...

There are other essentials that I am planning to get for safety.  I am planning to get the Cateye HL-EL135 + OMNI 3 Combo anytime soon (by soon I mean when I have the funds).  I personally believe that having blinking lights even on daytime rides has an effect on motorized vehicles (except for a few misinformed motorcycle riders – read “idiots”).

So basically the weekend would be great for run-bike as long as this sinus pains disappear.  I would love to test drive the new cranks and see how it fits.  Too bad excitement will not cure me.  Well, that remains to be seen. J