Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda TDF Challenge Thread (Page 6)

Stage 7 Done

I did 16.10 between Road (11 miles) and trainer (5.10), which leads me to the story.

I am now becoming convinced that it is the bike that does not fit me.  The more I ride it I realize how crunched up I am, which is starting to hurt my knees, seat position (realized today that I'm constantly pushing back and forth, and think it might even be effecting my breathing.  I don't want to sell it because I really like it and my wife is going to kill me but believe it is likely what I will have to do if I can't get it dialed in.  (Don't want to spend a fortune trying to Make It Fit)  I have decided that I need to change my goals but have done so in the fairest way possible so as to not give myself or the team a benefit.  I took my total time and miles to this point, then got my average speed and multipled that by the number of miles I had left to reach my goal, which meant I have 8 Stages and 7:45 Hours to complete (total of 15 for 10.75).  I have changed the document and PM'd kagphin to tell her but don't see it being a problem because it's the same goal just converted to time.  I did this so that I could do trainer rides, spinning, and stationary bike at the gym to get in the hours. I just don't want to injury myself until I get this bike dialed in or get something different.  I hope this doesn't upset any of yall.

Either way looks like you have some time in the saddle ahead of you.  Hope you can figure out the fit and make that bike comfortable

Good for you!!!   Looked like they were going to be short or you were going to be way over on mileage - 5 stages and 60 km left-

hey based on what you've been doing, you could knock that out tomorrow 

Stage 8 Down

1 Hour of Spin, which ended up being a nice workout.

Way to go everyone. I was really happy for the Gamin Stage win too.

Stage 7 down. 127 miles/10.5K feet. That hurt. I'm wiped. 81% and 60 to go this week. I have 45 scheduled Tuesday. I won't let the team down. I'll get my miles... but I don't see that Tuesday.

When I felt like whining today, I would ride by someone... or worse someone would ride by me that did that ride the day before... The Double Triple Bypass. Some people just are not right in the head.

Awesome job! I bet you are hurting, you basically rode a real deal Tour stage!

Congrats on the finish - way to go

I am BACK!!!  I got 35 miles in this morning.  The pain is very dull, but overall my foot feels better.  It has been a LOOOOOONG week, but I was happy to see the trainer this morning!!  

SWWWEEEEETTTT !!!  - Wait, you did 35 miles on the trainer?  You are an animal !!!

That is so good to hear! Keep getting better.

You are one tough Momma!!  I don't know if I could d0 35 miles right now with two good feet.  Nice Job

O' and Primo stopping worrying I'll get to 100 %, your not saying it but I know you're thinking it

I know you will get there!!   - So what are you doing about the bike?

Actually I think I might get to trade this one to the guy who bought my Giant and he will give me the old one back and a few dollars.  He was on the smaller end of the Giant so this one might fit him perfect and he has now really got into Tri's and is looking at TT bikes, so could be a Win Win. 

Stage 9 Done

15 Minutes of Spin, 35 Minutes Stationary Bike = 50 Min.

I have an injury to report. I managed to hurt my back at work last Fri. I did get a ride in on Sat but my back is now so seized up the only thing I have been riding is the couch. I am not sure how I hurt it or when it will be good to ride. I am so sorry I have never not completed a Tour not since the start of them. I hate to let everyone down but right now I can't even get up and down with out the Hubbys help. I will let Kat know and see what do do about it. If I get some better I'll let everyone know and ride but as of right now. I am out of the Tour.  Again I am so sorry

Chris

This is getting ridiculous.....    Ecozenmama and ChrisRunsz26 - I think we need to decide among us who is Ryder, who is Tommy D and who is Johan Van Summeren..... 

So sorry to hear about your injury!!!  Get some rest, and keep your spirits up!  

I am under 100 miles left to go after this morning!  Woohoo!!!  

I will likely be the next after doing so little and now bascially knocking out 8 Stages of 1 Hr in roughly eight days to get to my goal.    It's my own fault though, so now I need to get off this computer and go put in my Hour today.

Team Garmin - Band-Aide - Monkey Blood - Splint

Stage 10 Done

1:15 on the bike: 30 Min. on road for 8.69 miles followed by 45 Min on trainer for 13.48 miles = 22.17 Miles