Yanti & Salty Beyond Ridiculous Manatees PART 6--CLOSED (Page 40)

Ok, hahaha here are a few photos from the Pineapple 5k:

If you look close enough you can see I am wearing a coconut bra. Also my super touristy "Maui" hat and sunglasses. Very weekend at Bernie's (If indeed Bernie lived in Maui instead of the hamptons)

And this is my friend Eric diving for the slip n' slide:

Here is Mt. Si (I've climbed it a few times) post race when the sun FINALLY came out:

*The more beer-oriented pictures are in my blog although, nothing incriminating. 

When Eric and I were on our 'long' run yesterday he said, "So, I was thinking about the whole post race all you can drink beer at the pineapple classic. I wonder if we were just part of some social experiment. You take a whole bunch of thirsty racers on a farm, enable a significant amount of day drinking and then sit back and see what happens ... "

ok Manatees, I'm trying to make a decision on what to do this weekend and need input.  I am scheduled to run a HM on 12/1, but because of the really bad things that can happen if I ignore the capsulitis in my foot, I will not be able to participate.  In fact, I can't run for whatever time it takes to get this healed.  So, I am going to be focusing on cycling and swimming. 

On Sunday there is the Horrible Hundred bike ride in our Florida hills.  The hills are not huge, but are many and are steep.  They surprise many people who think of Florida as totally flat.  Anyway, there is no way I will do the 100 as I am not in shape for that, but they do offer 2 other distances: 70 and 35 miles.  If the ride were flat, I'd do the 70 miler, but it isn't and last weekend was the first time I rode hills in about 2 months and before that it had been at least that long.  So, needless to say I am not in hill shape and am leaning toward the 35 miler.

On the other hand, it seems like a waste of time to sign up just to do 35 miles.  On the other hand (how many hands does that make?), 70 miles could be a real sufferfest and could make me really sore thus affecting the next x number of rides.   Ugh, I am conflicted.

So what says the Manatees: be smart and stick with the 35 miles - which will take me at least 2 hrs, or suck it up and go for the 70?  

I tried to paste the ride profiles, but it didn't work, so here is the ride's website for anyone interested

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/index.php

edited to add: i don't know why, but half the time I post a link here it doesn't work. 

Yes, it seems you have a whole lot of hands.

With bike-related things, I am always inclined to err on the longer side.  Especially since you just did what, 56 miles in your HM? 

I am having a hard time reading that elevation chart. I have my head completely sideways but they obviously uploaded a low res image. Is the highest hill something like 307'? 

Since you are in Florida, I assume you don't ride a lot of hills regularly? How do you feel about that? Do you think you would be extremely unprepared for them? 

i know these hills seem silly to those outside of Florida, but you'd be surprised by the number of out of staters who ride real hills who come here and are totally shocked by these hills.  You will see race reports for the full iron races in the area where everyone comments on how much they underestimated them and how they are not to be taken lightly.  Still they are "hills", not mountains and they are short (though plentiful).    I only ride hills when I do go to this area to ride and in my build up to the HIM, i rode that area on very few occasions since the race was completely flat.  So, I am out of shape; but know I could do it.  It really is a question of how much suffering will this be and do I want to suffer!

ETA:  i am leaning toward the 70.

i know these hills seem silly to those outside of Florida, but you'd be surprised by the number of out of staters who ride real hills who come here and are totally shocked by these hills.  You will see race reports for the full iron races in the area where everyone comments on how much they underestimated them and how they are not to be taken lightly.  Still they are "hills", not mountains and they are short (though plentiful).    I only ride hills when I do go to this area to ride and in my build up to the HIM, i rode that area on very few occasions since the race was completely flat.  So, I am out of shape; but know I could do it.  It really is a question of how much suffering will this be and do I want to suffer!

ETA:  i am leaning toward the 70.

So you didn't answer any of my questions lol.

But those questions aside, say it is tough and you are sore for a little bit after the ride. Say you even miss the next x rides because you haven't recovered. Is that a big deal to you? Do you feel like those missed bike rides are going to effect the next race on the horizon? 

What?! Sure i did. See the bolded parts   What you've highlighted with your questions (including the ones i've answered ) is that the real issue is whether I want to invest the time for the longer ride and deal with whatever soreness that comes.  Since my running is on hold, I have no upcoming races to be worried about.  

Thanks for making realize what the real issue is - my motivation :0

Are the courses nested?  Could you start the 70 and bail at 35 if need be?  Do you have to suffer, or can you just easy spin up the hills?  How did you cope with your hills ride last weekend?  I say if you think you will be hating the 70 three quarters the way through, do the 35.  More time left in the day for drinking beer with the 35 too. 

Well shoot, if this is a motivation issue I think we have a standard response.

DOOOO EEEEEEEEEETTTTTTT

*And yes, I sort of tricked you into that

and just to add some personal experience to this. I did a 2-day 220 mile bike ride with very very little training. (I think the longest I had ever ridden my bike was like 30 miles and I don't believe it was all at once) It wasn't particularly hilly but I would imagine it would fit in with the "Florida Hilly" category.

Anyway, the only thing that was REALLY sore was my rear/crotchial (technical term) region.  I only took a day off then was  back to training as usual. More than anything I was just sick and tired of being on a bicycle alone. 

But of course this was just MY experience and everyone is different. 

Ok, hahaha here are a few photos from the Pineapple 5k:

If you look close enough you can see I am wearing a coconut bra. Also my super touristy "Maui" hat and sunglasses. Very weekend at Bernie's (If indeed Bernie lived in Maui instead of the hamptons)

And this is my friend Eric diving for the slip n' slide:

Here is Mt. Si (I've climbed it a few times) post race when the sun FINALLY came out:

*The more beer-oriented pictures are in my blog although, nothing incriminating. 

When Eric and I were on our 'long' run yesterday he said, "So, I was thinking about the whole post race all you can drink beer at the pineapple classic. I wonder if we were just part of some social experiment. You take a whole bunch of thirsty racers on a farm, enable a significant amount of day drinking and then sit back and see what happens ... "

ok Manatees, I'm trying to make a decision on what to do this weekend and need input.  I am scheduled to run a HM on 12/1, but because of the really bad things that can happen if I ignore the capsulitis in my foot, I will not be able to participate.  In fact, I can't run for whatever time it takes to get this healed.  So, I am going to be focusing on cycling and swimming. 

On Sunday there is the Horrible Hundred bike ride in our Florida hills.  The hills are not huge, but are many and are steep.  They surprise many people who think of Florida as totally flat.  Anyway, there is no way I will do the 100 as I am not in shape for that, but they do offer 2 other distances: 70 and 35 miles.  If the ride were flat, I'd do the 70 miler, but it isn't and last weekend was the first time I rode hills in about 2 months and before that it had been at least that long.  So, needless to say I am not in hill shape and am leaning toward the 35 miler.

On the other hand, it seems like a waste of time to sign up just to do 35 miles.  On the other hand (how many hands does that make?), 70 miles could be a real sufferfest and could make me really sore thus affecting the next x number of rides.   Ugh, I am conflicted.

So what says the Manatees: be smart and stick with the 35 miles - which will take me at least 2 hrs, or suck it up and go for the 70?  

I tried to paste the ride profiles, but it didn't work, so here is the ride's website for anyone interested

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/index.php

edited to add: i don't know why, but half the time I post a link here it doesn't work. 

ok Manatees, I'm trying to make a decision on what to do this weekend and need input.  I am scheduled to run a HM on 12/1, but because of the really bad things that can happen if I ignore the capsulitis in my foot, I will not be able to participate.  In fact, I can't run for whatever time it takes to get this healed.  So, I am going to be focusing on cycling and swimming. 

On Sunday there is the Horrible Hundred bike ride in our Florida hills.  The hills are not huge, but are many and are steep.  They surprise many people who think of Florida as totally flat.  Anyway, there is no way I will do the 100 as I am not in shape for that, but they do offer 2 other distances: 70 and 35 miles.  If the ride were flat, I'd do the 70 miler, but it isn't and last weekend was the first time I rode hills in about 2 months and before that it had been at least that long.  So, needless to say I am not in hill shape and am leaning toward the 35 miler.

On the other hand, it seems like a waste of time to sign up just to do 35 miles.  On the other hand (how many hands does that make?), 70 miles could be a real sufferfest and could make me really sore thus affecting the next x number of rides.   Ugh, I am conflicted.

So what says the Manatees: be smart and stick with the 35 miles - which will take me at least 2 hrs, or suck it up and go for the 70?  

I tried to paste the ride profiles, but it didn't work, so here is the ride's website for anyone interested

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/index.php

edited to add: i don't know why, but half the time I post a link here it doesn't work. 

But if it's self defined as mashing don't you think it's probably inefficient?

And do you disagree with this? 

"The prevailing theory is that spinning is a more efficient use of your strength and energy. Many cyclists revert to mashing, however, because it feels faster. But, not only does mashing produce more lactic acid, it predominantly uses what's called fast-twitch muscle fibers, which fatigue faster than slow-twitch fibers (used in spinning) [source: Williamson]."

Ok, hahaha here are a few photos from the Pineapple 5k:

If you look close enough you can see I am wearing a coconut bra. Also my super touristy "Maui" hat and sunglasses. Very weekend at Bernie's (If indeed Bernie lived in Maui instead of the hamptons)

And this is my friend Eric diving for the slip n' slide:

Here is Mt. Si (I've climbed it a few times) post race when the sun FINALLY came out:

*The more beer-oriented pictures are in my blog although, nothing incriminating. 

When Eric and I were on our 'long' run yesterday he said, "So, I was thinking about the whole post race all you can drink beer at the pineapple classic. I wonder if we were just part of some social experiment. You take a whole bunch of thirsty racers on a farm, enable a significant amount of day drinking and then sit back and see what happens ... "

Initially I was going to say just do the 35 and have fun.  Then after some thought, I decided to change my response to 70 (DOOOOO EEEEEETTT), especially if you have some pals to do it with you to keep your motivation up and to distract you from the hills.  Plus you said you don't have any upcoming events, so if you are a bit sore for a few days, it won't matter about skipped bikes, just swim instead.  Swimming is nice recovery. 

These 'hills of Florida' fascinate me.  I must check out your race area online.  A few years ago I went to Bok Gardens where the highest point in FL is: I thought the plaque read 234' above sea level?  I sometimes visit my Dad when he snowbirds in FL, maybe I will have to rent a bike and check them out for myself! (if they are somewhat near where he is)

Oh em gee you poor thing!!! Do your coworkers still have their limbs?

ok Manatees, I'm trying to make a decision on what to do this weekend and need input.  I am scheduled to run a HM on 12/1, but because of the really bad things that can happen if I ignore the capsulitis in my foot, I will not be able to participate.  In fact, I can't run for whatever time it takes to get this healed.  So, I am going to be focusing on cycling and swimming. 

On Sunday there is the Horrible Hundred bike ride in our Florida hills.  The hills are not huge, but are many and are steep.  They surprise many people who think of Florida as totally flat.  Anyway, there is no way I will do the 100 as I am not in shape for that, but they do offer 2 other distances: 70 and 35 miles.  If the ride were flat, I'd do the 70 miler, but it isn't and last weekend was the first time I rode hills in about 2 months and before that it had been at least that long.  So, needless to say I am not in hill shape and am leaning toward the 35 miler.

On the other hand, it seems like a waste of time to sign up just to do 35 miles.  On the other hand (how many hands does that make?), 70 miles could be a real sufferfest and could make me really sore thus affecting the next x number of rides.   Ugh, I am conflicted.

So what says the Manatees: be smart and stick with the 35 miles - which will take me at least 2 hrs, or suck it up and go for the 70?  

I tried to paste the ride profiles, but it didn't work, so here is the ride's website for anyone interested

http://www.horrible-hundred.com/index.php

edited to add: i don't know why, but half the time I post a link here it doesn't work.