Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread (Page 4)

2010-07-12 9:19 AM

in reply to: #2974738

Tiffin, Ohio

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Good job team! The past two years I have been in front of the rest of the team for the entire challenge. You guys are so good I am having trouble keeping up!

We have lots of storms predicted this week too so planning the rides is a bit tricky. I'll get my miles in one way or another. During a past bike challenge I was short 1 stage but met my mileage. The last day of the challenge I rode my bike in circles around my basement to get the last stage in. I didn't have a trainer and the weather was miserable so it made sense at the time. It also made me dizzy.

2010-07-12 10:59 AM

in reply to: #2974759

Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Breezy - 2010-07-12 7:19 AM Good job team! The past two years I have been in front of the rest of the team for the entire challenge. You guys are so good I am having trouble keeping up! We have lots of storms predicted this week too so planning the rides is a bit tricky. I'll get my miles in one way or another. During a past bike challenge I was short 1 stage but met my mileage. The last day of the challenge I rode my bike in circles around my basement to get the last stage in. I didn't have a trainer and the weather was miserable so it made sense at the time. It also made me dizzy.

You must have had a big basement!!!!

2010-07-12 11:01 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

I went to a Spinning workshop over the weekend called High Intensity Training. Whew! I'm tired! It was a great workshop. I have lots of new things to take to my students!

tritwinmom

2010-07-12 11:02 AM

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Master

1567

Kauai, Hawaii

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

owl_girl - 2010-07-12 5:59 AM

You must have had a big basement!!!!

We don't have basements here! Rain or shine or trainer...

2010-07-12 11:05 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Expert

1163

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Hey Team,

Sorry, I was unable to get my long ride in yesterday! I have to drive an hour away to do it, but had plans in the afternoon that were earlier than I thought (had to be there at noon rather than 2:30)... so that meant driving out to the burbs an hour each way + 2-3 hrs of riding, including stoplights, pit stops, etc + coming home w/enough time to eat & shower was NOT going to happen! But I chose my goal with enough cushion to account for surprises, so I don't think it'd be too hard to make up the mileage.

On a happier note, I bike commuted to work again today, so that's another stage down!

2010-07-12 11:32 AM

in reply to: #2975046

Tiffin, Ohio

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

tritwinmom - 2010-07-12 12:02 PM

owl_girl - 2010-07-12 5:59 AM

You must have had a big basement!!!!

We don't have basements here! Rain or shine or trainer...

I was living in an apartment complex so yes, it was a big basement.

ABrady42

2010-07-12 7:52 PM

in reply to: #2961076

Member

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

1 more stage and 45 minutes done today. Endurance ride -- uphill until the last 3 minutes.

2010-07-13 7:01 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Bike's on the back of the car, so hopefully I will get out of work early enough for a ride tonight!

2010-07-13 10:05 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Tiffin, Ohio

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Another stage done this morning. Today was supposed to be a beautiful sunny day according to the forecast last night but it turned out to be a cold, rainy, overcast day. This weather predicting stuff is a sham.

Current team standings:

1. Owl-girl
2. tritwinmom
3. Breezy
4. sledge
5. Abrady
6. yogachic
7. KOM

Kat said we should delete Clark from the team spreadsheet if he/she doesn't show by Friday.

tritwinmom

2010-07-13 11:14 AM

in reply to: #2977508

Master

1567

Kauai, Hawaii

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Breezy - 2010-07-13 5:05 AM Another stage done this morning. Today was supposed to be a beautiful sunny day according to the forecast last night but it turned out to be a cold, rainy, overcast day. This weather predicting stuff is a sham. Current team standings: 1. Owl-girl 2. tritwinmom 3. Breezy 4. sledge 5. Abrady 6. yogachic 7. KOM Kat said we should delete Clark from the team spreadsheet if he/she doesn't show by Friday.

Yeah team! We can do it!

2010-07-13 12:51 PM

in reply to: #2977508

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Breezy - 2010-07-13 10:05 AM Another stage done this morning. Today was supposed to be a beautiful sunny day according to the forecast last night but it turned out to be a cold, rainy, overcast day. This weather predicting stuff is a sham.

That's why we call them weather guessers!

2010-07-13 7:47 PM

in reply to: #2961076

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Yea, got another stage in tonight! I didn't get out of work on time, but I did get out in time.

2010-07-14 10:32 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Hi team!!! I plan on getting another stage done today!!! It'll be a very mellow ride since my hip flexor is a little sore and I am going to be racing in a sprint tri on Sunday. Have a great day everyone!!!

2010-07-14 10:39 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Tiffin, Ohio

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

I'll do my best to get a stage in today and keep up with you all. I am having some technical difficulties with my bike. Front tire blew out twice yesterday and the cycle computer has gone crazy. I think I have the tire issue resolved but the computer has me perplexed.

2010-07-14 10:52 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Expert

1163

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Commuted to work again today; another stage down! I know it looks like I'm falling behind, but that's only because I'm tapering for my HIM. If all I do for the rest of the month are just my bike commutes and my race, I will still make my goal; I'll go way over my goal if I happen to do any extra rides!

2010-07-14 10:41 PM

in reply to: #2961076

Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Got another stage done today! Why do weird aches and pains always show up during the taper week? I'm not happy about it!

2010-07-15 10:17 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Expert

1163

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Bike commuted again today. Slow & steady!

2010-07-15 12:29 PM

in reply to: #2982691

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

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yogachic - 2010-07-15 10:17 AM Bike commuted again today. Slow & steady!

And how are the nerves?

2010-07-15 12:30 PM

in reply to: #2981962

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

owl_girl - 2010-07-14 10:41 PM

Got another stage done today! Why do weird aches and pains always show up during the taper week? I'm not happy about it!

What are you racing???

2010-07-15 4:13 PM

in reply to: #2983104

Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Sledge - 2010-07-15 10:30 AM

owl_girl - 2010-07-14 10:41 PM

Got another stage done today! Why do weird aches and pains always show up during the taper week? I'm not happy about it!

What are you racing???

I'm doing a sprint tri on Sunday. It will be the 5th time I've done this particular race.

2010-07-15 4:54 PM

in reply to: #2983100

Expert

1163

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Sledge - 2010-07-15 12:29 PM

yogachic - 2010-07-15 10:17 AM Bike commuted again today. Slow & steady!

And how are the nerves?

Doing well so far! 3 days left!!

I keep trying not to think about it so that I don't get too worked up about it. I'm trying to think about it more as just another long workout, that way I don't get too stressed out!

I'm trying to stay calm, but when I realize it's FAST approaching, I get nervous butterflies in my tummy!

tritwinmom

2010-07-16 12:29 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Master

1567

Kauai, Hawaii

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Hopefully get a ride in tomorrow, may be on the trainer again since I injured my chest with a boogie board yesterday, I am thinking going over bumps will hurt. It hurts when I breath deep, didn't realize how much you breath deep while running.... Hopefully the pain lessens tomorrow.

2010-07-16 8:15 AM

in reply to: #2984411

Expert

1117

Shalimar, FL

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

tritwinmom - 2010-07-16 12:29 AM

Be careful! Don't ride if you are injured -- this challenge isn't worth creating more problems for yourself. Please?

2010-07-16 10:29 AM

in reply to: #2961076

Tiffin, Ohio

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Hey Team, Abrady needs 8 stages and 7 hours of riding by the 25th to get to Paris.
Throw some inspires towards that goal!

KOM

2010-07-16 6:33 PM

in reply to: #2961076

Master

2146

East Side of the Bay

Subject: RE: Garmin-Transitions Challenge Tread

Hey team! Hope you are all having a nice Friday night.

I realized I didn't consult my plan on my goals. While the 10 stages is doable I picked a high total for the minutes to ride. I am hoping to pick it off by doing lots of shorter rides in addition to my scheduled plan rides. I have a race on 7/25 and don't want to tire the legs too much. If I had checked my plan I would have seen that I was supposed to be in a recovery and then build week for the last 2 weeks of the tour. Oh well, live an learn I guess. I will do my best to pile some minutes on this weekend and cruise next week with shorter rides.