I decided to start including my thoughts on technology as it relates to fitness. I noticed Edutopia always has a fitness section for educators of cool technologies to help with fitness levels or awesome places to go that are fitness related. So I figured I could get away with it. Besides, I am trying for more balance in my life this year and fitness is a part of that. Seven years plugged into this machine has really begun to impact my fitness level. In 2001, I rode the MS 150 and was in the top third. Weight wasnt an issue then. I love bikes. Especially mountain bikes.
So-- as part of my promise to try for more balance in my life I have started seriously riding again. Rode 8 miles yesterday and did 15 miles today-- in the heat and thought I would die. Even got off at the beach and walked for a bit before finishing my ride. For motivation I went to a bike store and bought a new pair of Shimano shoes. I ride a mountain bike and love off road adventures. However, while at the bike shop-- a road bike got my serious attention.
And talk about technology and fitness-- shoes have truly changed since the last pair I bought. They credit the design change to Functional Advanced Composite Technology. This results in incredibly light, stiff soles for
outstanding power transfer. Every ounce of effort is transmitted directly to the pedals thanks to
carbon soles.
The coolest change in Treks since I bought my last bike in 2003 is the new line of Women Specific Design bikes and helmets. Finally, fitness technology is working in favor of women. They have paired up with AMD and I am really all over that because that is my processor of choice as well. I was wondering if any of you have ever known any woman that actually had a WSD Trek?
I know an entry level road bike makes the most sense-- but I have to tell you, the perfomance WSD bikes were definately the ones that caught my eye.
I have to thank my daughter Amber for getting me motivated again about fitness. She has started running and as a result her weight is really coming into line. She also has chosen a career that chains her to her machine, which tends to be counter productive to staying in shape. But her and her dog Kyla have been training for a 5K which is next weekend. She joined Weight Watchers and did a program called couch to 5K and is actually now running for 3-4 miles nonstop. Her blog is so funny as she shares her adventures in trying to get in shape.
Any advice you have about Treks, Tech, or fitness as I rekindle this passion in my life-- feel free to leave a comment.
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