Almost to second level!

Those 14 "miles" to go has turned into 6. Once I hit that 50 mile marker, only 200 more miles to reach the 'Gator point. It's a long way off. Slow and steady is how I'll make it.

Making progress!

I'm making slow and steady progres (like a turtle) towards the Peeps level. As of today, 14 more miles to reach it. A bike helmet arrived yesterday and I feel a bit more comfortable having one. Now I can mix it up a bit with biking!

Slow but steady

I know it's been a few days, however, I am slowly making progress on the "peeps" level. I haven't a clue to why I haven't been motivated on the weekend. Perhaps it has been too hot. The two wheels are coming along. I have a couple of bike helmets on order and have a little fear riding out in some of the Gainesville traffic.

I'm expecting a package tonight for my trifecta of exercise possiblities on the Florida trek!

Mouse mouse level - Reached today!

I missed yesterday's update...However, I have reached the today! I only needed one mile today to reach the goal. Now I embark on the (aka Peeps) level.

I should have gained mileage last night while starting a Bike Repair class. The place isn't air conditioned, so it was just fans and I sweated bullets. However the best thing is I learned how to change a flat tire. Just too cool!

Set of wheels tune up

Well, I picked up my shiny set of red wheels (two not four) from the bike shop today. In the very near future, I hope to incorporate it as part of my Florida trek. I'm down to 3 miles for the first level goal! Can't wait!

Second week!

Yes, I admit it, I was a wimp this weekend. No new mileage until today. I should crack the final 5 miles to the first goal this week. However, I did pick up the new set of wheels (two not four) on Saturday. In a break between rainstorms, I took the new bike for a tune up at Gator Cycle which is on 34th Street and Archer Road (not that far from where I live).

The bike should be ready Tuesday and starting Wednesday I will be taking a bike repair class for the next four weeks. So my plans are to mix up some bike riding to add to my FL Trek "mileage".

Friday update

Two more "miles" towards Mouse mouse level. I'm in single digits and should achieve it early next week. Tomorrow (Saturday), I am heading to pick up a set of wheels! Not a car but rather a bike. Once I get it in rideable shape, I will have another activity in addition to my walking. I have another item in the works, but it hasn't arrived yet.

On My Way...

I'm now down to single digits to reach the first self-imposed "goal". Under the Links section, I've now added the Current level and also the To Go spreadsheet, so you can follow my progress.

I think I'm having a conversation with myself, but perhaps someone is reading this blog.

One whole week!

Can't believe it has been one week since the Trek started. The weather forecast predicted a 90% change of rain here. Luckily, I was able to get the daily half hour in. Only 11 more miles to the first goal.

I hope to add other forms of exercise to the walking, in the near future.

6/7 Update

More mileage towards the Mouse Mouse level. So you can track my progress, be sure to see this quick and dirty spreadsheet (as of today).

Only 13 more miles to reach level.

First "full" week

I took a day off yesterday. Way too hot down for much activity. However, I did pick up a new Yakima bike rack from a cycle shop right down the road. All I need is the bike. I'm working on that.

Did the obligatory 30 minute walk to add two miles to the grand total. Only 15 more until reaching mouse mouse level. This is the first "full" week, as 6/1 started on a Wednesday.

Driven by Technology!

I did the unthinkable since I've moved to Gainesville, went for a walk on a Saturday! I thought it would be a good 15 minute one way "walk" to the Best Buy. That was my motivation today. Really interesting things at BB, but I just browsed.

Cool stuff, those LCD tvs. A 32" Toshiba would do very nice, thank you. Maybe in a couple of years.

Only 17 more miles to reach mouse mouse level!

Friday update

A little bit of a soggy walk today but not overly too bad. Got in the half hour time. I'm going to venture into territory not usually touched...weekend walking. I made the commitment to the Trek and need to kick it up a notch!

Day 2 - Trekkin again

I almost didn't make my 30 minute walk today during my lunch break. A coworker was talking about how he's been converting VHS to DVD. I was stopped by two managers who caught me, with head set on heading out the door.

I got my time in and can add two more "miles" towards the mouse mouse level!

Please bear with me as I work through this blogging thing. It's new territory for me and I haven't done basic HTML in a while. I hope to add photos in the near future once I figure that out.

Twenty-three miles to mouse mouse level!

On My Way - To "Mouse Mouse" level

If you've read the Trek link in the first post, you'll notice that my first Florida Trek level is at 250 "miles" or as calculated 62.5 hours of exercise to attain the first Alligator Point. I've created some "sub-goals" (with some assistance from my sister) so I can feel I'm accomplishing some level. They're in 25 mile increments and are as follows:

25 - mouse mouse
50 - peeps
75 - baby ducks
100 - Murray (sister's cat)
125 - Ripkin (sister's other cat)
150 - Lucifer the Hippo (at Homosassa Springs State Park)
175 - baby panda
200 - panther cub
225 - baby manatee

I know those are a bit silly but they'll work for me! Two "miles" today, so 23 more to reach "Mouse Mouse" level.

Beginning the Florida Trek

Two significant items are starting today in Florida. The first is the more known of the two, the hurricane season. The other is the beginning, as it was termed in an email message "
Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life !"

Today, I begin my journey on the Florida Trek. Here is a description of my trip. I thought I could help my own cause and motivation by blogging my progress. To keep my inspiration up, I've created sub goals below the first official Trek level.

I hope you enjoy reading about my nearly year long "ride"!