320 miles of twisties, freeway, and city riding on the S2R 1K today

68 miles in the Texas heat today.  Even starting early this morning didn't help much.  Did some intense hill repeats and still managed to have a 15+mph pace overall.

Hmmm.  The Centurion 50-miler kicked my butt today.  Pretty darn hot. 4K climb in the first 30 miles.  Cramping in my quads along the way.  I finished, however.

In the early part of the race, I spent about 7 miles or so on Davis Phinney's wheel.   

In the early part of the race, I spent about 7 miles or so on Davis Phinney's wheel.  
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I used to work for that guy's cousin. I hear he's pretty good.

One of those days where you might have been better off just resting.  Went out for a 40 mile ride, but just didn't have the legs.  Managed to do 30 before packing it in and getting a recovery meal in.  Kinda strayed from the normal diet yesterday and definitely felt the lack of energy today.  Looking forward to my rest day tomorrow and then 70miles on Sat

My week-long vacation of riding the Duc all over creation, going to shitty bars for loud rock shows, getting sunburned at IMS and playing Nerf guns with the kids has come to an end.  I expected to be up about 10lbs from all the beer and track food, but I'm actually down two pounds.

I'm guessing that was muscle loss, and will reveal itself in painful fashion when I go back to kickboxing tomorrow.

Rode an 85 mile training ride this past weekend. Next weekend will be 95-110 miles.

I also ride Mt. Lemmon for the first time. It was amazing - now I know why Armstrong used to train there. Though round trip my ride was only 36.9 miles, in  half that distance, I went from 1000 foot elevation to 6000 feet to arrive at my goal of the 1/2 point called Windy View Point. From there there's only 11 miles to go to the top. But seeing as it was my first ride up, I was fighting the lactic acid buildup in my legs. It was amazing though. I was so proud to have reached my goal especially after having to fight myself psychologically and to push through the pain and punishment of such a challenging climb. It almost brought a tear to my eye to have made it! 

Dave, great work on that 85 miler.  Sounds like a real intense hill climb!

I had a great ride this past weekend.  80 miles at 18.0mph.  Won't lie though, I was pretty tired afterward

I have 4 weeks until my 2nd century ride this year and then another 3 weeks until the 3rd century.

Just finished a 6.5 mile run in 54 mins.  That was the longest distance I've run in over 6 years.  5 months until my full marathon   

My car has been parked for almost a week.  I've been riding my (pedal) bike everywhere, work, farmers market....

I'm back to running pain free. 

Aiming for a 5k in Sept. 

Would really like to get in a 50mi ride before putting the bikes away for the winter. 

1st day back to Muay Thai = not too terrible.  Cardio not quite where it should be, but I'll attribute that to the week off.  Other than that, not bad.

Question for the runners - the tops of my feet have been irking me... basically the point where my ankle meets up with the little bones and tendons in my foot.  Not down by the toes, but closer to where the top lace of a running shoe would rest.  I imagine I probably kicked poorly at some point and bashed this part of my foot one someone's shin or ribs, thus creating the soreness and Rice Krispies sounds I'm getting from the feet, but I suspect it has something to do with the running I've added to my routine.

If anyone has encountered anything similar and has any input (causes, how to treat, how to eliminate, how to prevent recurrence) I'd be greatful.

Thanks in advance.

Quote from: dropstharockalot on July 29, 2010, 05:28:06 AM
1st day back to Muay Thai = not too terrible.  Cardio not quite where it should be, but I'll attribute that to the week off.  Other than that, not bad.

Question for the runners - the tops of my feet have been irking me... basically the point where my ankle meets up with the little bones and tendons in my foot.  Not down by the toes, but closer to where the top lace of a running shoe would rest.  I imagine I probably kicked poorly at some point and bashed this part of my foot one someone's shin or ribs, thus creating the soreness and Rice Krispies sounds I'm getting from the feet, but I suspect it has something to do with the running I've added to my routine.

If anyone has encountered anything similar and has any input (causes, how to treat, how to eliminate, how to prevent recurrence) I'd be greatful.

Thanks in advance.

No expert, but if it were me: X-rays if you feel it warrants it. Next stop running for a few weeks to let heal the slowly start running again. 10-15min every 4 days for a few weeks, then step up to 30min and up from there.

Also get the book, Chi running linky. IIt really helped me have a form to practice while running. Just like you wouldn't kickbox with out instruction, why is running different. I have a copy at home, if i can find it ill send, But itll be a month before im home.

Just set a PR 519 miles in the month of July.  I'm going to take a few days off to relax and get ready for my next century ride in 4 weeks... the Hotter than Hell Hundred

Oh yeah, working towards my marathon distance as well.

Nice work B!

I rolled about a hundred this weekend.  80 on the roadie and the rest bombing around on the MTB yesterday afternoon. 

Saturday's 50-miler had about 4K in climbs.  It was a struggle for sure, but I was at a much steadier and faster pace than last May when I was last on that road.

My wife has been training for the Pelotonia race in Columbus coming up in a few weeks.

She is definitely at a disadvantage as she is riding a mountain bike, but she'll be there to finish the 46mi loop which she has signed up for.

All proceeds go to a 100% cancer research foundation here. I think it is the Lewis Center which I believe is run by Ohio State Medical School.

Last year Lance did the race, not sure about his commitment this year.

As  I am not riding, I am going to volunteer at water stations or wherever they place me.

Being on a mountain bike does not necessarily mean a disadvantage.

In '09, a couple on our Team in Training group road the Century at Tahoe on MTBs.  They hauled ass.