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 2005-06-06 11:04 AM |
Buttercup  14334    |  Subject: Team Gear GoddessesLadies, it's on. You know the men are chomping at the bit to regain their manly standing in the BT community and can you blame them? Of course not. I'm all for men with manly dispositions, as I'm sure you are too. However, we must not let our softer natures unduly influence our competitive nature. Our goal, quite simply, is to WIN. I have a few observations from the Swim Challenge last month which I believe can be instructive for this Bike Challenge. The Chycks started out strong and got in the pool immediately. We continually and steadily reached our weekly goals, whereas the men fell behind early. We took the advantage early and never lost it! Once they fell behind, it became increasingly difficult for them to recover the yards they had lost. The last week of the month they put in herculean efforts but still this was not enough to overcome their deficit. They pulled closer to their goals while Team Chyck continued to pull away and eventually exceeded the team goal. Team Chyck was incredibly supportive of team members and we kept each other advised of our goal deficits and credits, so that the stronger players could pull the weight of any team member who had fallen to injury or burnout. Finally, I believe our opponents simply underestimated our grit and determination. Let us be guided by these lessons -
If you haven't signed up for the challenge and want to be a part of TEAM GEAR GODDESSES, sign up soon! When pledging your goal, please don't make the mistake I made last month with the swim challenge (overestimating my body's ability to quadruple swimming output). This will only lead to burnout and drudgery (my shoulders have still not fully recovered). We want to keep this fun AND productive. Burnout = counterproductive. Feel free to add your inspirational message, observations and/or witty smacktalk. GO GEAR GODDESSES! |
| 2005-06-06 11:08 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Great post Captain Renee. You might also want to start soliciting opinions on what charity you gals want to designated for the guys to send their pledges to |
| 2005-06-06 11:41 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Pro 5153 Helena, MT | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Renee - 2005-06-06 9:04 AM I'm all for men with manly dispositions, as I'm sure you are too. Not me. As one who has lost a challenge, I'd like to add that pushing yourself to and beyond your limits (without injury yourself, of course) can provide new insight into yourself as an athlete. It's a valuable thing to do now and then. Ride like the wind in Laramie, WY (ie, hard and lots), Goddesses! |
| 2005-06-06 12:38 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Elite Veteran 1817  Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Great pep talk, Captain Renee! I'm psyched and ready to roll....Any of you 250 milers out there who think you will need a buddy butt kicker, I'd be happy to sign up, with ample opportunity for you to return the favor! GO GEAR GODDESSES !!! |
| 2005-06-06 1:06 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Champion 5183 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses yeah, what she said. I definitely got too ambitious with my pledge for the swim, definitely started hating it all, but like kim said, I learned a lot about myself too, and really fought some mental wimpiness. It totally helped having the chycks pm and blog everyone, I got to "know" them better, and the team part was super fun. I also solicited help from other people at teh pool to swim with me, I actually swam with someone I had been way intimidated by bc I knew it would keep it fun. for this bike challenge, I actually signed up for 2 group rides... big for me, the ultimate bike weenie. wait a minute, no, I am not a weenie, I am a GODDESS... rah.... |
| 2005-06-06 1:29 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Very inspirational, Renee! Thanks for all the good insight. I have been elevated from Chyck to Goddess. Life is just too good!!! |
| 2005-06-06 1:29 PM in reply to: #169559 |
Extreme Veteran 456 Western Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses no, I am not a weenie, I am a GODDESS... rah.... Just wanted to repeat this part. I think I'm going to be saying that this afternoon as I head out to a group ride with thunderheads looming overhead. Gwendal, whose bike odometer just broke 100 miles last week |
| 2005-06-06 2:04 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Expert 997 North Central WV | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses I am psyched too my fellow Godesses. Great speech Renee. I have a fairly tough total, but I think I can do it. I already have 42 miles for the month. As long as the rain holds out, I honestly think I will make my 350 (which Karl hasn't yet ok'd but he hasn't said no either). Let's go Girls! Edited by Malgal 2005-06-06 2:05 PM |
| 2005-06-06 2:29 PM in reply to: #169539 |
| St. Louis, MO | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Tania - 2005-06-06 11:38 AM Great pep talk, Captain Renee! I'm psyched and ready to roll....Any of you 250 milers out there who think you will need a buddy butt kicker, I'd be happy to sign up, with ample opportunity for you to return the favor! That's me!!! I'm a 250 miler!!!! Good pep talk Renee! Way to start the Gear Goddesses out right. While a good competition, don't forget you larger long term goals and how this can get you there. Ride ladies, ride! Edited by slovegreen 2005-06-06 2:35 PM |
| 2005-06-06 2:39 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Veteran 275 Colorado | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses My goal is 400 miles, so I will need a lot of inspiration. Logged 32 yesterday......but that's still a long way from 400......... Send the good (strong) vibes my way!!! Jodi  |
| 2005-06-06 2:39 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Good points captain Goddess... Keep it strong and steady wins the challenge. Anyone else in for 200 miles? Anyone else in MA or RI we could maybe ride together? I'm still waiting for Carls okay...since I just had my bike computer put on mid-month. How do we calculate the winners..... let's say both teams make their goal and one exceeds it by 200 miles or 5% and the other by 300 miles but only 4% who wins? My husband kept calling me a Mooseman all weekend since that is the Tri I did...I think I like being a Goddess better.... |
| 2005-06-06 2:42 PM in reply to: #169655 |
| Elite Veteran 1817 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses slovegreen - 2005-06-06 2:29 PM Tania - 2005-06-06 11:38 AM Great pep talk, Captain Renee! I'm psyched and ready to roll....Any of you 250 milers out there who think you will need a buddy butt kicker, I'd be happy to sign up, with ample opportunity for you to return the favor! That's me!!! I'm a 250 miler!!!! Good pep talk Renee! Way to start the Gear Goddesses out right. While a good competition, don't forget you larger long term goals and how this can get you there. Ride ladies, ride! And it looks like you'll be first on butt kicking duty - you've already got over 57 miles in for the month! To my measly 22! Tonight, WE RIDE!! |
| 2005-06-06 2:48 PM in reply to: #169665 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses KathyG - 2005-06-06 1:39 PMHow do we calculate the winners..... let's say both teams make their goal and one exceeds it by 200 miles or 5% and the other by 300 miles but only 4% who wins? We'll do it as they did the swim challenge, by averaging the individual rates of completion. For example:
Even though we only completed 100% of our aggregate goal, you exceeded your goal by a higher percentage than I missed mine, therefore we have achieved over 100%. At leastI think that's the way it's calculated. Edited by the bear 2005-06-06 2:50 PM |
| 2005-06-06 3:30 PM in reply to: #169673 |
| Elite Veteran 1817 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses |
| 2005-06-06 3:35 PM in reply to: #169724 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Ladies, I am SO impressed by your respective attitudes. What good is being a Goddess if you can't have a castle? Our very own, custom-made... (castle (320 x 240).jpg) Attachments ---------------- castle (320 x 240).jpg (40KB - 49 downloads) |
| 2005-06-06 3:40 PM in reply to: #169724 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses |
| 2005-06-06 3:43 PM in reply to: #169740 |
| Elite Veteran 1817 Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses the bear - 2005-06-06 3:40 PM Tania - 2005-06-06 2:30 PM No fair stealing my formula. That's proprietary information! sorry! |
| 2005-06-06 4:13 PM in reply to: #169441 |
Veteran 112 Minnesota | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses I'm in for 250 and could use all the butt-kicking you can give. Most of my long rides are at the end of the month so it may look close, but I NEED to get the miles in so kick my rear! |
| 2005-06-06 4:29 PM in reply to: #169732 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses |
| 2005-06-07 12:01 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Thanks to finals last month I didn't join the swim challenge, but I am PSYCHED to join the Goddesses (which in my heart I always knew I was LOL) Goal: 481.32 To date: 76.99 Edited by CindyK 2005-06-07 12:03 AM |
| 2005-06-07 5:29 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Extreme Veteran 596 ma | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Thank you Renee for a great post and inspiration. My ride is whimpy, but I have to be realistic and believe it or not 50 miles is realistic for me. I'll spare the whiney details. I'll just go with, I'm not a weenie, I am a GODDESS GO GEAR GODDESSES (I can't make mine fun with colors. I have the button, but when I click it, nothing happens. I'll look up the HTML tags and make my next post colorful). |
| 2005-06-07 5:37 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Extreme Veteran 348 Melbourne | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Hooray for the GEAR GODDESSES! I am riding tomorrow - will bring my total to 65km all going to plan. I am aiming for 280kms! I will need some pushing - if you have a minute stop by my blog and give me some love! THANKS SO MUCH RENEE for your inspirational words! We will win this one! RIDE RIDE RIDE - go girls. M  |
| 2005-06-07 7:20 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Thanks for the pep talk Captain Goddess! Since Hubby is a member of the "other" team, we have a great competition going at home too! GO GIRLS!!! |
| 2005-06-07 8:07 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Expert 767 Littleton, Colorado | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses Renee, thanks for the tips, the reminders, and the motivation! My 115 goal may not seem like a lot, but for me it is a good challenge. Any push will be appreciated! Horay for Gear Goddesses! |
| 2005-06-07 8:12 AM in reply to: #169441 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Team Gear Goddesses do we have a formal list somewhere so we can inspire each other daily? my goal is meager (150), but a challenge for me... The swim challenge did some excellent things to my training....I focused my swims, and rather than getting in and out for a quick swim, if I have the time I take it. As a result of nearly doubling my mileage in may, my average for a 400 (I'm doing all sprints this season) has decreased by about 15 sec. I am hoping for some similar results on the bike. Plus it was fun!!! GO GEAR GODDESSES (my color button doesn't work either-any advice on fixing?) |
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