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2008-08-26 4:12 PM

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Subject: rain week...

Quick question...what do you do when you have a rain week...lightning has the pool closed, damn sure not getting on an aluminum bike out in it and the house isn't large enough to jog in...I do not have a gym membership but its looking like a good thing right now...maybe hit the Wii Fit?

I hate to put the bike on the trainer as I don't want to have to change out the tire and really don't like riding it with my good tires on...all that for a couple days really sucks...



2008-08-26 4:37 PM
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Subject: RE: rain week...

If it were just rain, I would personally be out training in it. (Either Running, biking or both) We got so few days of really bad weather where I am, I take every opportunity to get out in it when it does suck.

But, Lightning Storms are a whole different kettle of fish. Throw the bike on the trainer, go to the Y or find an indoor pool with a Master's Swim Program you can jump into.

Not sure where you live but if bad weather is common, I would have a contingency plan all set up for just such an emergency.

Stay Safe

2008-08-26 5:14 PM
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Subject: RE: rain week...

Around here our rec centers close indoor pools for lightning as well since electrical charge will travel through the plumbing.

I'd suck it up though and either get on the trainer or find a rec center to join for these times.  

2008-08-26 5:15 PM
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Subject: RE: rain week...

the indoor pool is the Masters club...and they close it due to lightning...all our indoor pools close for lightning...bad weather here is very frequent...the Y just cost too darn much to join...my local gym would probably be the best option and by far the cheapest...

 

As for riding on wet roads...hmmm...the cars around here are the problem...its amazing...instant morons...just add water and they totally forget how to drive

2008-08-26 5:16 PM
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a rec center...now thats something I didn't think of...might be able to get in a pick up game...at least work some cardio with a little running...
2008-08-26 5:22 PM
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Subject: RE: rain week...
Our rec centers here are full gyms. It's where I do all of my swimming and strength (except for OWS) and I'll hopefully add some treadmill time in this winter when my foot heals. 


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