My Bike and the Grocery Store Trip

I rode to the grocery store today. I am amazed at the amount of stuff I got in my backpack and on the back of my bike today. This is the list of things I bought:

5 blocks of cheese
1 pound of turkey breast
1 package of smoked sausage
3 pounds of turkey breast
1 box of sweet freedom fudge lites
3 packages of hot dogs (1 pound package)
1 pound of cheddar curds cheese
4 packages of ground turkey (1 pound each)
1 quart of plain dill pickles
1 package of cream cheese 8 oz.
1 package of bacon (1 pound)
1 package of broccoli (12 ounces)
1 package of salad (10 oz)
1 can of whipped cream (7 oz)
1 bag of cooked shrimp (1 pound)
2 containers of Smart Balance margarine (15 ounces)
2 bags of shredded cheese (8 oz bags)
1 can of Pam cooking spray (6 oz)
1 container of salt (1 lb)
1 box of cheer detergent (3 lb box)
12 swiffer refills
2 bags of Russell Stover sugar free chocolate truffles

I had my backpack stuffed and the back of my bike carried all the stuff that wouldn’t fit.

Of course, I keep myself occupied, listening to music. And I can check my email on the road….

Feeling Good, Looking Forward

I can’t believe it, but I’ve kinda got the workout fever thing going on. I usually try and work out Tues-Sat. Lately that workout schedule has been pretty even, and rather intense. (Friday I biked 6.5 miles, ran 2 miles, then biked back 6.5 miles.  I thought I’d feel exhuasted, but I actually had the urge to run today, but didn’t because I want to give my body time to heal.

I don’t know if I’ll ever get back to running 7 minute miles, but that’s the goal. I’m setting a goal right now. I want to run the 2009 Mini-Marathon. If I remember correctly, I ran in the 1997, 1998 and 1999 Mini Marathon.  I want to point myself back towards being able to run a five miler every day like I used to be able to do. I’m shocked at how much I miss it.  I love my bike too. I want to spend a lot more time on it. It’s a Specialized that kind looks like this:

I really want to put some miles on it. I hope the weather allows me to. It seems more like winter here now, than spring. I really miss Tuscon weather.