Subject: I'm new and on my own....it would seem Hi: My name is Ron Andersen....I'm 56 years old....I'm in Portland, Oregon and trying hard to get back into shape. I'm coming back from my fifth major back injury and it's been a struggle...I've lost about 40 lbs with an immediate goal to lose another twenty pounds. I'm a former Marine, so fitness has always been important to me. I've been working out regularily for several months now. Two weeks ago, I biked 30 miles up towards Mt. Hood on Highway 26. I plan to do open road rides at least once every other week. My next one will be to make it all the way to Government Camp. Yesterday, I rode ten miles with an immediate transition and ran four miles....I waited about an hour after completing that and did an hour or resistance/weight training...Today, I'm going to do a brisk walk for two or three miles and try and get rid of all that lactic acid...lol....then an easy bike ride with my wife tonight....Tomorrow, I'll run 3 miles to the local pool; swim laps and run the three miles home again... If anybody is in my area and wants to buddy up.....PLEASE, let me know. I'm self motivated...but would also enjoy a training partner. Thank you Ron Andersen |