2015 In Review - Making Cycling a Priority

It has been quite some time since my last post.  Although much has changed my passion for cycling has become more pronounced.  2015 Was a terrific year.  I look forward to repeating many of the same rides and events and inject a few new events.

In 2015 I ...

• Swam 7 times for a total distance of 4.36 miles in 2.5 hours
• Cycled 194 times for a total distance of 3,900 miles in 290 hours
• Ran 19 times for a total distance of 69 miles in 15 hours

At this point I consider the running and swimming activities as active recovery as I need it.  My 2015 swim and run numbers are down substantially from 2014 but my cycling is up by 1,000 miles.

What happened?

Time is the issue.  Between work and other life activities I had to make a choice.  I chose cycling as it gave me the most caloric burn for the time invested and I simply love being outside on a bike.

Jason Ward finishing the 2015 Lowell 50 Gravel Race.  50 miles of dirt, gravel, sand and a touch of pavement at about 280 lbs.