Training Time!!!!!

I have picked Monday February 28th as my official training start date.

The days are getting longer and occassionally a little warmer.

Besides I have spring fever so bad.

Who is up for the training?

If we start on 2/28 then
that gives us 7 weeks to train for the 25 mile Salt Lake Marathon Bike Tour
http://www.saltlakecitymarathon.com/
which is on Saturday April 16th.
This is a bike tour and is not a timed race, but is still great fun and we are accepted and respected by most bikers.

This training start date will then give us 15 weeks to get ready for the Utah Valley Marathon

http://www.utahvalleymarathon.com/

which is on Saturday June 11th.

The Utah Valley Marathon has an official Footbike division. This race is so fun and gives us the opportunity to join up with other kickers. This is also a timed event for those who want to get their names in the books for U.S. Footbiking records.

If anyone is interested in seeing the training schedules I have set up. I would be happy to send them to you if you email me. These worked really well for me when I was training for my first Marathon.

Do you kick with Music?

I love to crank up the ipod and kick as hard as I can.

I like hip hoppy music that has a fun beat.

One of my favorites right now is Taio Cruz- Dynamite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGgBYeOgi0

What do you like to kick to? I would love to know.

Tell me what songs get your heart pumping!

How do you transport your Footbike?

Typically I step out of my garage and my Footbike workout begins, but what about when you want to meet up with friends or need a change of scenery or you are going on vacation?

How do you take your Footbike with you?

Really it's easy. We have done it so many different ways. Footbikes are actually pretty small especially if you remove the front wheel and the back wheel. You can fit them just about anywhere inside or outside of your vehicle.

Bonus**** no greasy chain to worry about.

This is one of those tiny "Smart Cars" and a Footbike fits easily in the passenger seat.

Here we took four Footbikes with us on a Jeep Wrangler.

We have a Thule rack that we use on the top of our Tent Trailer that works great.
I've heard that the Europeans use a Yakima space case on the top of their vehicle and they can fit a couple inside safe and secure.

I've helped many people fit their Footbikes in many different types cars. In the trunk, in the back seat, in the passenger seat.

Where ever and however you make it work.

Take your Footbike with you and

JUST KICK IT!!!!!

Miss'n it big time!!!

Yes I am still here, just took a break from the blog because I haven't had much Footbiking to blog about.It has now been six weeks since I have been able to get out on my Footbike. I am missing it big time. I have been planning though for the new season. Getting some things organized and looking forward to start training for April when we do the Salt Lake Marathon. It is still winter here in Utah, but I am already dreaming of a warm spring and a HOT summer.

50 MILES- VIVA BIKE VEGAS

WOW!!!!!!

We did it!!!!!!

50 Miles

This was a great ride.

Personally the longest I have ever gone

on my footbike in one day.

50 miles is long,

but it is really long when the first 22 miles is

up, up, up!!!!

The downhill felt nice on our very fatigued legs.

I did the whole course with my sister Ruth.

She was great company.

Our Finish time was 5:25

Mat, Chris and Jeff all finished together at 4:45.

DEMO SALE- DISCOUNT ON USED FOOTBIKES!!!!

END OF SEASON DEMO SALE! We have a few Footbikes that have been used as demo's and so have some
scratches and dings, but are still in good shape.
We want to slim down on our inventory thus we are discounting these Footbikes.
Because these bikes are already built up we will only be selling them to locals, we don't want to break them down and ship them.

We have 1 White Track Model available for $340.00
This price is all inclusive. ($60 savings)
We have 2 Red and 1 Blue Street model available for $290.00
This price is all inclusive. ($60 savings)

July- Story of the Month

The story of the month for July

comes to you from my new friend Lendyl Thomas

whom I met in June when he came from Oregon with his wife Gwen

for the Utah Valley Marathon.

Here is his footbiking story. An Inspiration.

A Journey to Love and Thankfulness

Chances are if you are reading this you are one of two kinds of people, those that are already into footbiking or someone who is curious and wants to find out more. That’s where I found myself after a serious back injury changed my life forever. Running, biking, kayaking and mountain climbing were suddenly gone. An active life became one of stillness.
I wasn’t willing to believe this was the end though and began a long journey of searching to try and get back the active life I loved.
Well, I still haven’t gotten it all back. The simple reality is. . . I won’t. But, I am gaining ground every day and even going places I never thought I would. And, it’s all because of footbiking.
When I got started I could literally “feel” my body changing. With each ride I was getting stronger. How could something so simple and fun be transforming my life? I don’t know. I just knew it was. And, the more I rode, the hungrier I got.
A few months into it though, a mysterious illness knocked me down. But, after several months the hunger never went away. By the middle of March I began training and on June 12th I completed a footbike marathon. In September, I will be doing another.
So, if you are wondering like I was, “is footbiking right for me?” Satisfy your curiosity – try a footbike, it can change your life. If you have been injured or debilitated you may find, as I did, that a footbike is the best pain killer and anti-depressant around.
Some people say love is too strong a word. Others will tell you that saying thank you isn’t enough. What I will tell you is, I love this sport and I am thankful everyday for what it has given to me. So, join myself and others and begin your own journey.

Kicking it on the Central Oregon Coast,
Lendyl