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Real question!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a bunch of good interval-based trainer workouts for later on when I am training more intensely on the bike, but for now I am just riding about one time a week, for about an hour, mostly for x-training/recovery. I'm just wondering if you guys have some favorite workouts for the lower-level trainer rides?

Currently most of the time I just warm up, do some single-leg drills (1 min. left/1 min. both/1 min. right/1 min. both), some spin-ups (2 min. @90 cadence/2 min. @100 cadence/1 min. @110 cadence), and some overgear work (2 min. @90 cadence/2 min. overgear [slower cadence]/1 min. standing). I usually listen to the radio, so sometimes I'll just do a DJ's special and ride to the beat of various songs -- keeping it as easy or as hard as I feel at the time. That's kinda fun.

What do you do for 60-90 min. on the trainer when you don't really care as much about intensity???

Cool thanks George, I'll check those out to see if they are any different than the ones I contacted.

I know how it goes with the coaching, I ended up as a coach on my sons team for a couple seasons since no one else volunteered. 

oh my.  this story just got "a little" more awesome...  nytimes.com

Make sure you win enough to pay for the trip.

Is that what you're wearing for the race? 

OK, now you made me cry. Incredible story - thanks for sharing it.

LOVE stories like that!!!   My little guy was first alternate for his team to race that day.....they didn't need him, but maybe next year!!

I RODE the Specialized Transition Pro today!!!   I REALLY like it.   It had rippin' wheels on it, not stock, but I loved the bike.  My price is even less than I thought it would be (How often does THAT happen?)  Problem is, I may not be able to get it for months.   Let the waiting game begin.

I also got to wander around the back of Specialized, with  lots of bikes, after I signed the non-disclosure.  Totally cool.

Time to get on the old bike.  *sigh*

Thinking of all you Vegas peeps.....have a blast!!!!   Hope the weather cooperates.  Are there any bets riding?

Awesome story....Awesome Finish....Awesome determination.....A.L.S. SUCKS!!!!! 

Good luck to all the Vegas peeps this weekend.  REPRESENT!!!   Oh, and watch out for those really strong legged ones! 

 

Pretty safe bet there 

GOOD LUCK RACERS.....I will miss all of you LV Peeps....place a bet for me!

OK, I need to read that story... will try to very soon.

Meanwhile, GOOD LUCK TO ALL RACERS!! And Vegas peeps, no tigers in the bathroom, OK? Trevor, if that's your outfit, wear lotsa bodyglide so you don't chafe.

Linda -- our team had a Specialized bike deal last year, we ordered bikes in January or February. It was going to be October before most were delivered. Needless to say, that deal didn't last!

Good Luck to the Vegas Gang.

Run fast and win lots of money!

I had an AWESOME experience today with my leg and back.  Went to Atlanta to see a chiropractor that practices ART and Graston.  Small one man operation that works with athletes and was on the ironman ART roster.

Great guy, but let me tell you ... that Graston technique is incredible...I think.  Felt like that dude was scraping the top layer off all my tendons in the leg and lower back.  I feel really good right now, and he could see why I was so tight.  I hope it helps. 

Yep, it's great.  We have a good PT who does it in  Madison.  Drink lots of water to flush that crap right out of your system.  Graston can do a lot to eliminate scar tissue, but it's not a remedy for curing any muscle imbalances.  I'm guessing you know that part already

Thanks to John for helping me, I am so proud to share a picture of my favorite 10-year-old from his race last weekend. How cute is he?!! (Proud mama for sure! That's me behind him in the hat -- letting him run his own race, but there cuz he wanted me there.) We are looking for a spring 5K for him... Run, buddy, run!!!



Edited by kkcbelle 2010-12-02 5:57 PM

edit.   nevermind, i was so excited i didn't read your entire post.    :-)   awesome pic!!!!!!   you should be very proud!!!!


Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-12-02 6:02 PM

Awesome news, Barry... My husband is battling a hamstring injury that also played a part in his back going out this past weekend. He's working, for the first time, with a true sports PT (who specialized in triathletes!) on all of the problems that contributed to both the hamstring issue and the back. The guy overseeing all of his care said he was a ticking time bomb and on a collision course and was lucky he hadn't had worse injuries sooner.

Now my husband is turning to me for motivation tricks to make himself do his exercises. HTFU, Just Do It, and "How'd you enjoy spending Thanksgiving immobilized in bed," aren't working so well, ha ha!! I reminded him no one would do it for him, and that if he wanted to be running again and remain injury-free, he needed to do this work. Maybe I'll fire up some Foo Fighters for him!!

Kyla, that is so cute!  Congratulations to your son completing his race!! And to his proud mama who inspires him!

X10!!! I love watching kids run, they have the best form, just loosey goosey! He looks like a natural.