Team Testosterbones (Page 16)

Yes, but can you be Max?! Now that is a goal! Think about it.

No rides for me today boys, but I did get in some gnarly swim time.  I have one more ride planned for tomorrow of approx 20 miles and that will be it for me for the month.  That should put me at approx 93/60 or 155%.  Unfortunately I have to take a 2 day Pediatric Advanced Life Support class on Wed and Thurs.  I sincerely hope my miles are enough 'cause I don't wann lose this thing to some girls!

I got in a short 14 mile ride on a hilly course. 53:01 ... I can't figure out what I have to do to ride this under 50 minutes (been trying for the last year). Oh yeah, ride faster. Why didn't I think of that before.

To borrow the slogan of the early 90's Chicago Cubs, "I'm working on it."

I'm at 247.22/275 (~90%). I've got mapped out a nice long course that's at least 40 miles. I'll tackle it Tuesday or Wednesday, and it'll put me over my goal, which is good .... I'm to the point where I could use a few days without even looking at my bike. We've started bickering already. Any longer, and my bike's gonna have ME sleeping in the basement for a change.

Bump... 22 more miles for Team ..Bones! 341/250... Out early this morning while the chicka's are sleeping in for their beauty rest... Mmmmmm...love the taste of BEER!

If life doen't get in the way too much today after work I should top off my goal and have one more ride to fill the extra 20% on thursday...

Let's keep our mouths shut for the next three days and let our logs to the talking..

Bones.... It's time to bring home the bacon!!

ws

I would agree, let's just let the pedals do the talking...

Mike

Pounded out 24 this evening, that puts me at 146/100 for the month. Lets put some icing on the cake over the next two days..... GO BONES

JMD

Yea, I made it... I think I just made MY goal.... yea baby!!!!

Roy

Suffered through 17 and change last night and practically thought about throwing in the towel. I thought "Two more days, 90-few miles to go... It's not going to happen. I'm done." Then, an amazing thing happened. All of a sudden didn't care any more and I wasn't getting myself all worked up about it. So this morning, I went out put in another 21 and change with plans of riding tonight, and twice tomorrow. If I make it cool, if not, well sorry, I tried my best and I CHALLENGED myself - that's the point of all of this, isn't it?

Congratulations to everyone who's put in their miles and then some. To the rest of us, the race isn't over until the you cross the finish line, so ride strong and smart (it's hot out there) and give it everything you have

-Frank

494/500... still have about 12 to go today and about 25 tomorrow. wohooo!!!
GO BONES!
Gong from 150 to 500 is a big jump for me and it did bring a good challenge.

Amen, brother!

I thought "Two more days, 90-few miles to go... It's not going to happen. I'm done." Then, an amazing thing happened. All of a sudden didn't care any more and I wasn't getting myself all worked up about it.

Take things in stride. Extra stress never really helped anything. Good for you.

If I make it cool, if not, well sorry, I tried my best and I CHALLENGED myself - that's the point of all of this, isn't it?

Trying your best is an expectation, setting a milage target and hitting it was the goal. Another goal was to improve each person's cycling/endurance, have consistent training, focus on the bike, etc. So, even if one does not hit one goal, they make have hit a few others.

One can learn something from not hitting a goal.

I'm gonna go ride 40+ miles in RealFeel temp of 96F (yeah, woo hoo. Yippe .. and whatever other sarcastic remark I can make), so I can hit my goal and be done with it. It's strange, but I'll be more relieved when it's over than i will be proud of hitting the mark. The biggest thing I have learned is my frequency-volume-duration tolerance for the bike. It's making me take a realistic look at whether I'll be able to prepare/train for an IM. 1/2IM may be my ideal distance.

Anyway, I'm off to ride a new course on a beautiful sunny day. The skeptic in me wants to point out that it's 86F w/ 66% humidity for a RealFeel temp of 96F ... but this is the day God gave me, I'm gonna go enjoy it.

I believe I made it.
I think I said 175 K and I am at 179.
Is that correct?
let me know.
I might have to go for another ride tommorow if not!

Bump!! Way to go guys! planning on 20 more tonight to put me at 240/200

I got an additional 13 miles in which puts me at 91/60.  91 doesn't really seem like that much but that is by far the most I have ever ridden in 4 months, let alone 1 month.  I look forward to the time when a 40-50 mile ride is commonplace.  Not there yet, but it'll be here before I know it.  At least I now have a better idea of where to put my goal on the next bike challenge.

Ok Bones...got 60 in today to get to 365/471 or about 77%.  Not going to make my goal....too many personal life issues the last week or so and then bad weather the last two days.  But I'll try to get another good chunk in tomorrow to get close.  Gotta play the hand you're dealt and that's what I've done.  I'll be close so thanks to all you studs who put in extra so we can spank those Chyks!!

Wow another fast 25.4 today. That puts me at 435.7 or 124% of my goal. I have earned my bear beer. Hooray. This has been alot of fun.

Manatee express

Another 33 total for today. I'm shooting for a couple of hours before work and a nice long ride after work tomorrow

-Frank

51.47 miles today for a total of 298.69/275 (~108%). I don't really want to see my bike again till (at least) next week ... but a part of me wants to ride another 1.31 miles just to have a "300 month". Us (former) athletes are all about individual numbers. =)

I know what you mean... 26 for me tonight puts me at 246.... Can't I tool around on the bike tomorrow for four more miles???? 246/200

I just checked your logs -- damn you are fast.