The not too serious get fit thread

[Monster Dave]

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.

Excellent work! Keep it up and don't under estimate the value of recovery time!! 

[dropstharockalot]

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.

Thanks for the advice and the link!

[Randimus Maximus]

$30 per day charge to use the hotel gym here at Aria in Las Vegas is a bit excessive.

Really putting a damper on the exercising while here in town.

I did walk about 4 miles the other day in 100+ degree heat.  That was fun.    Reminded me of IZ's exploits at Bikram Yoga places in Scottsdale, or wherever the hell he roams (kinda like a gnome).

A short weekend is going to prevent much activity on the bicycle.  Not a good thing when a tough century ride is about 5 weeks away.

I'll manage somehow.

[djrashonal]

I'll manage somehow.

see if you can use this free gym pass at the 24hr fitness down the street

http://www.gymticket.com/gyms/NV/Las%20Vegas/?zip=89109&address=3355%20Las%20Vegas%20Blvd%20S

[Monster Dave]

There's been a significant change in my race plans for October this year. The race that I had committed to had a route that was 187 miles, but do to some unforeseen route issues, they changed the route and gave everyone 2 new choices - back it down the the 157 mile route, or go for bust and do a 234 mile route.

Needless to say, I've committed to doing the 234 mile route! So I'm in an uber-training mode for the next 56 days!

Thankfully, I have a sweetheart who's totally supportive of my goals and is helping me by driving the support car on long training rides as well as serving as my race day support!

[DW]

Good grief, I miss my bike. Didn't get to bring it on my current business trip (Singapore).  Instead, I've been running and hitting the gym hard. Weather permitting, I get to go mtb'ing tomorrow on a borrowed Kona Stinky, about two sizes too small. Combination of bike size, platform pedals, crazy suspension, and high weight should make it fun to keep up with the group. Downhills should be fun though. Too bad there aren't any. I'll be back home next weekend, and plan to dust off the Titus asap!

[Randimus Maximus]

see if you can use this free gym pass at the 24hr fitness down the street

http://www.gymticket.com/gyms/NV/Las%20Vegas/?zip=89109&address=3355%20Las%20Vegas%20Blvd%20S

I'm a member at 24hr, but thanks anyway.

Was tied up nearly all the time as it was. 

Off to Phoenix this week.  Will definitely be able to get to the gym there.

[LMT]

I rode 8 miles on my bike yesterday.  That is 2 more then the last time, and the second time in over a year.

[Monster Dave]

I put 78 miles behind me this past Sunday. It was freak'n hot. I was aiming for 100 and could have if it hadn't been 110 by 10am. After having to soak my head multiple times to cool down, I opted to call it quits quits.

[DesmoDiva]

You are a smart man!

It's always a hard decision to make to end a workout early, but listening to your body is more important.

(sometimes I need to listen to my own advice) 

[Monster Dave]

LOL, we'll I too tend to be of the "never surrender, never say die" school of thought. Fortunately, my sweetheart helped me realize that I should listen to my body and live to ride another day....she was right, and I was really glad that I didn't push it the rest of the way and end up with heat stroke.

Today is a rest day but tomorrow will be 50-70 miles. I'm 9 weeks out from my race and am really starting to see improvements. I installed some aero bars this weekend and found that the aerodynamic position increased my speed by 2-3mph, which in and of itself got me more pumped! I have to say that I'm both excited and nervous about the event. A 234 mile race isn't for the faint of heart!! It's in a location that I've never been, so I'm totally unfamiliar with the route and weather patterns except from what I've read online about previous year races. I suppose that part of the nervousness is part of what makes it exciting though and part of what gets the adrenalin pumping as the days tick by to the event!!

[Randimus Maximus]

Where is the race, Monster D?

[cokey]

Just moved into my new apartment and its 3 blocks from one of my favorite gyms..   this gonna be a good winter..

[Monster Dave]

Where is the race, Monster D?

It's the Cochise Classic and it starts in Douglas AZ.

Details: http://www.pbaa.com/!CCCC/CCCChome.html


I had an amazing training ride this morning - I put in 33 miles before work this AM and saw my average speed increased from what was only a recent personal best (overall average during training) 18.5mph up to a first time hit at 19.5mph. My goal is in the next 9 weeks to get that up to 22mph. I think that's doable if I keep on with my training routine as I have been for the past month and a half.

This afternoon's ride will be an easy ride home and put me at about 45 miles for today. Tomorrow is a planned higher mileage day, so an easy spin on the bike after work today should leave my legs still pretty fresh for the morning which I plan to hit between 60-70 miles tomorrow.

[Monster Dave]

Rode this morning and was off to a great start when at just about mile 14 I felt something "snap" on my bike and wasn't sure what it was....

....turns out I broke (and get this) my 4th spoke on the rear wheel of my bike!!! I can't figure out why this keeps happening. I guess I'm putting too much torque on it or something and they just keep snapping on the drive side. Fortunately, I'm getting it replaced for free by the mfg this weekend. So riding until Sat is put on hold. Hopefully the next one will be better.

Needless to say I only made it to 28 miles since I opted to just limp by warped wheel home slowly.