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 2011-10-25 11:38 PM in reply to: #3734934 |
Champion 9430     No excuses! |  Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challengeCount me in! |
| 2011-10-26 6:52 AM in reply to: #3734934 |
Expert 1135 Delano, MN | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge As long as I can count outdoor miles I'm in! |
| 2011-10-26 8:12 AM in reply to: #3734934 |
Champion 14677  Bronze member | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge I am in. I have my steed on the trainer and ready to start some riding. I am S-L-O-W-L-Y building back up so there will more than likely no consecutive days for me. I need to keep the running up to the pitiful level I have achieved. |
| 2011-10-26 9:31 AM in reply to: #3738297 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge D001 - 2011-10-25 11:59 PM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-25 8:17 PM The password was changed to "challengeforum2". Google felt there was 'suspicious activity' and made us change the password. I'm assuming this was because someone would log on from California one minute, NY the next, and Australia right after that. help - ... how do I get into the spreadsheets these days? challengeforum
didn't work 
silly Google! don't they understand - LOL, thanks for helping! |
| 2011-10-26 9:33 AM in reply to: #3738393 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Bikergerb - 2011-10-26 7:52 AM As long as I can count outdoor miles I'm in!
I think were steering away from counting miles since most of us will be on the trainer - but we'll be counting minutes - so join in! |
| 2011-10-26 9:36 AM in reply to: #3734934 |
Expert 1135 Delano, MN | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Yeah I'm in! I was still in the summer mode thinking miles. I do want to include any ouside riding I do because I do go year round outside. |
| 2011-10-26 9:38 AM in reply to: #3738160 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge ashort33 - 2011-10-25 8:58 PM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-25 7:06 PM erin116 - 2011-10-25 5:43 PM How about instead of making it too complicated we get points for time spent riding, in 15 minute increments? Then people can choose to ride their trainers, go to spin classes or ride outside and still get points? I really like that idea, simple is always better! I just want that extra incentive for 'days-in-a-row'. It needs to be a big enough point value... i don't want to say to myself 'well if i just stay on another 15 minutes i can take tomorrow off'......
I could set that up in excel, but I am unsure if google docs supports the formulas I am thinking of. You would have to have a daily entry (like 30 days) and an idea of how you want points to carry forward. i.e each day in a row counts as an additional "point" so if you ride 3 days in a row at 30 mins, you would get 2 points for each day and then maybe an extra half point for 3 days ago and an extra quarter point for yesterday so it would total 6.75 points for the 3 days as opposed to 6 points for one day at 1.5 hours or 6.25 points for for two days in a row of 45mins... so basically if you rode everyday you would get an extra 108.75 pts (27 hrs)under that scheme. You could limit it to a certain maximum "extra points" per day of like either 4 (an hour) or 2 (30 min) which works out to a maximum "extra" of 86pts (21hrs) at the max 4 and 5 pts (12.75hrs)
or something like that... Andy - reading that hurts, I'm a designer and a right-brain-ANTI-MATH kinda girl |
Give it a shot and let me know - just don't throw out all those numbers and decimal points again or you'll be thrown off this challenge!!!| 2011-10-26 9:57 AM in reply to: #3738671 |
Expert 1083 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 9:38 AM ashort33 - 2011-10-25 8:58 PM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-25 7:06 PM erin116 - 2011-10-25 5:43 PM How about instead of making it too complicated we get points for time spent riding, in 15 minute increments? Then people can choose to ride their trainers, go to spin classes or ride outside and still get points? I really like that idea, simple is always better! I just want that extra incentive for 'days-in-a-row'. It needs to be a big enough point value... i don't want to say to myself 'well if i just stay on another 15 minutes i can take tomorrow off'......
I could set that up in excel, but I am unsure if google docs supports the formulas I am thinking of. You would have to have a daily entry (like 30 days) and an idea of how you want points to carry forward. i.e each day in a row counts as an additional "point" so if you ride 3 days in a row at 30 mins, you would get 2 points for each day and then maybe an extra half point for 3 days ago and an extra quarter point for yesterday so it would total 6.75 points for the 3 days as opposed to 6 points for one day at 1.5 hours or 6.25 points for for two days in a row of 45mins... so basically if you rode everyday you would get an extra 108.75 pts (27 hrs)under that scheme. You could limit it to a certain maximum "extra points" per day of like either 4 (an hour) or 2 (30 min) which works out to a maximum "extra" of 86pts (21hrs) at the max 4 and 5 pts (12.75hrs)
or something like that... Andy - reading that hurts, I'm a designer and a right-brain-ANTI-MATH kinda girl Yeah, we could make it easier: 5 points per 15 minutes to start. If you ride 2 days in a row on the 2nd day you get 7 points for 15 minutes, 3rd day gets 10 points per 15. Then if you skip a day you start over at 5. Something like that with a cap at 20-25 points per 15 minutes? |
| 2011-10-26 10:01 AM in reply to: #3738714 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge erin116 - 2011-10-26 10:57 AM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 9:38 AM Yeah, we could make it easier: 5 points per 15 minutes to start. If you ride 2 days in a row on the 2nd day you get 7 points for 15 minutes, 3rd day gets 10 points per 15. Then if you skip a day you start over at 5. Something like that with a cap at 20-25 points per 15 minutes?ashort33 - 2011-10-25 8:58 PM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-25 7:06 PM erin116 - 2011-10-25 5:43 PM How about instead of making it too complicated we get points for time spent riding, in 15 minute increments? Then people can choose to ride their trainers, go to spin classes or ride outside and still get points? I really like that idea, simple is always better! I just want that extra incentive for 'days-in-a-row'. It needs to be a big enough point value... i don't want to say to myself 'well if i just stay on another 15 minutes i can take tomorrow off'......
I could set that up in excel, but I am unsure if google docs supports the formulas I am thinking of. You would have to have a daily entry (like 30 days) and an idea of how you want points to carry forward. i.e each day in a row counts as an additional "point" so if you ride 3 days in a row at 30 mins, you would get 2 points for each day and then maybe an extra half point for 3 days ago and an extra quarter point for yesterday so it would total 6.75 points for the 3 days as opposed to 6 points for one day at 1.5 hours or 6.25 points for for two days in a row of 45mins... so basically if you rode everyday you would get an extra 108.75 pts (27 hrs)under that scheme. You could limit it to a certain maximum "extra points" per day of like either 4 (an hour) or 2 (30 min) which works out to a maximum "extra" of 86pts (21hrs) at the max 4 and 5 pts (12.75hrs)
or something like that... Andy - reading that hurts, I'm a designer and a right-brain-ANTI-MATH kinda girl maybe its not a right brain / left brain thang - maybe its just that women like to keep it simple BAHHHAAAHHH thanks Erin - that's a formula i can wrap my head around!!! |
| 2011-10-26 10:41 AM in reply to: #3734934 |
Expert 1135 Delano, MN | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Do we have a spread sheet started yet? |
| 2011-10-26 11:34 AM in reply to: #3738714 |
Master 1397 Granvile, Ohio | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge LOL! I concur! erin116 - 2011-10-26 10:57 AM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 9:38 AM Yeah, we could make it easier: 5 points per 15 minutes to start. If you ride 2 days in a row on the 2nd day you get 7 points for 15 minutes, 3rd day gets 10 points per 15. Then if you skip a day you start over at 5. Something like that with a cap at 20-25 points per 15 minutes?ashort33 - 2011-10-25 8:58 PM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-25 7:06 PM erin116 - 2011-10-25 5:43 PM How about instead of making it too complicated we get points for time spent riding, in 15 minute increments? Then people can choose to ride their trainers, go to spin classes or ride outside and still get points? I really like that idea, simple is always better! I just want that extra incentive for 'days-in-a-row'. It needs to be a big enough point value... i don't want to say to myself 'well if i just stay on another 15 minutes i can take tomorrow off'......
I could set that up in excel, but I am unsure if google docs supports the formulas I am thinking of. You would have to have a daily entry (like 30 days) and an idea of how you want points to carry forward. i.e each day in a row counts as an additional "point" so if you ride 3 days in a row at 30 mins, you would get 2 points for each day and then maybe an extra half point for 3 days ago and an extra quarter point for yesterday so it would total 6.75 points for the 3 days as opposed to 6 points for one day at 1.5 hours or 6.25 points for for two days in a row of 45mins... so basically if you rode everyday you would get an extra 108.75 pts (27 hrs)under that scheme. You could limit it to a certain maximum "extra points" per day of like either 4 (an hour) or 2 (30 min) which works out to a maximum "extra" of 86pts (21hrs) at the max 4 and 5 pts (12.75hrs)
or something like that... Andy - reading that hurts, I'm a designer and a right-brain-ANTI-MATH kinda girl |
| 2011-10-26 11:53 AM in reply to: #3738800 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Bikergerb - 2011-10-26 11:41 AM we're working on it - stay tuned!Do we have a spread sheet started yet? |
| 2011-10-26 11:55 AM in reply to: #3738926 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 12:53 PM Bikergerb - 2011-10-26 11:41 AM we're working on it - stay tuned!Do we have a spread sheet started yet?
and by 'we' i mean @ashort33 -unless i totally offended him |
| 2011-10-26 8:48 PM in reply to: #3738930 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 11:55 AM RedSoxChick - 2011-10-26 12:53 PM Bikergerb - 2011-10-26 11:41 AM we're working on it - stay tuned!Do we have a spread sheet started yet?
and by 'we' i mean @ashort33 -unless i totally offended him I put together one based upon my initial rambling post - take a looksey and see if you like the way it sets up. if so, I will add additional lines for the participants, if not, I will adjust... |
| 2011-10-28 10:23 AM in reply to: #3734934 |
Member 44 | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge I'm in. I agree trainer, gym, spin, outside it all should count. make the tracking simple. I am going to buy a trainer I have nver owned one. Thanks for starting the challenge. Just what I need to find my mojo.  |
| 2011-10-29 6:04 AM in reply to: #3742233 |
| Expert 691 Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge I need to have a good understanding of how this challenge works? Is it based on your goal or is it competing with everyone else? |
| 2011-10-29 6:34 AM in reply to: #3743279 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Blueraider_Mike - 2011-10-29 7:04 AM I need to have a good understanding of how this challenge works? Is it based on your goal or is it competing with everyone else? It appears that this challenge is competing with everyone else. Some challenges will have goals and teams.....some are set up more like this one. Lisa hasn't posted the full set of challenge rules yet, stay tuned cause it should be coming soon. |
| 2011-10-30 10:37 AM in reply to: #3743279 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Blueraider_Mike - 2011-10-29 7:04 AM I need to have a good understanding of how this challenge works? Is it based on your goal or is it competing with everyone else? I took a look at the spreadsheet. And, like Judi (QueenZipp) said, it appears that this is going to be a 'You versus Everyone Else" challenge. So you'll be competing against everyone else in an effort to achieve your stated goals. But also as Judi said, it's up to the Challenge Organizer to define and clarify the rules of the challenge. That way, each month's challenge can be slightly different. |
| 2011-10-30 11:40 AM in reply to: #3744236 |
| Expert 691 Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge My preference is to go after my own goals versus competing with everyone else...I am one of those guys who travels a lot for work, so 3-4 trainer rides is what I can do. So I will bail on this challenge and wish you all luck. |
| 2011-10-30 1:45 PM in reply to: #3734934 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Hi guys - SORRY, I was out of town and overloaded with work~ The spreadsheet is GREAT, Andy gets BIG PROPS FROM ME!!!! I want this challenge to a motivator for myself not put pressure on people to compete - Blueraider_Mike come back! Friendly competition is fun - I'm not going to make anyone change their signature to say 'i lost xyz challenge' etc My goal is to get on the trainer every day - will it happen? NO! but I want to see how many days I can keep it going, and encourage everyone to stay fit and ready for holiday over-consumption. Maybe next month we can recruit more peeps and create teams to compete against. It all depends on my saddle sores. OH and because I was away I haven't even gotten my bike back from the shop !! GEE WIZZZZZ (As a first-time-challenge-starter what else do I need to do here??? eeeek) |
| 2011-10-30 8:45 PM in reply to: #3734934 |
Master 1346 Gold Coast | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge I'm in Time on my bike sounds a good way to spend November |
| 2011-10-31 4:06 AM in reply to: #3744312 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge Blueraider_Mike - 2011-10-30 12:40 PM My preference is to go after my own goals versus competing with everyone else...I am one of those guys who travels a lot for work, so 3-4 trainer rides is what I can do. So I will bail on this challenge and wish you all luck. Just to throw my 2 cents in.... (and I haven't participated in a challenge in quite a while, so feel free to ignore my opinion!) I like challenges set up on a personal goal, too. We all come at this from a different point, fitness-wise, and have different training needs. I would be afraid someone with a competitive nature might be tempted to over-reach their fitness in order to "win" a "me vs. everyone else" challenge... Edited by jsnowash 2011-10-31 4:06 AM |
| 2011-10-31 7:01 AM in reply to: #3744918 |
| Beantown | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge jsnowash - 2011-10-31 5:06 AM Blueraider_Mike - 2011-10-30 12:40 PM Just to throw my 2 cents in.... (and I haven't participated in a challenge in quite a while, so feel free to ignore my opinion!) I like challenges set up on a personal goal, too. We all come at this from a different point, fitness-wise, and have different training needs. I would be afraid someone with a competitive nature might be tempted to over-reach their fitness in order to "win" a "me vs. everyone else" challenge... My preference is to go after my own goals versus competing with everyone else...I am one of those guys who travels a lot for work, so 3-4 trainer rides is what I can do. So I will bail on this challenge and wish you all luck. I love 2 cents! Andy can we add a column with the points goal and % towards the goal? I'd do it but once again i lean on my aversion to math and formulas |
| 2011-10-31 12:36 PM in reply to: #3734934 |
Expert 1135 Delano, MN | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge I did a little pre challenge ride this morning. 31 degrees with no wind. I woke up in a hurry |
| 2011-10-31 2:26 PM in reply to: #3744986 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: November 'get my A$$ on the trainer' challenge RedSoxChick - 2011-10-31 7:01 AM jsnowash - 2011-10-31 5:06 AM Blueraider_Mike - 2011-10-30 12:40 PM Just to throw my 2 cents in.... (and I haven't participated in a challenge in quite a while, so feel free to ignore my opinion!) I like challenges set up on a personal goal, too. We all come at this from a different point, fitness-wise, and have different training needs. I would be afraid someone with a competitive nature might be tempted to over-reach their fitness in order to "win" a "me vs. everyone else" challenge... My preference is to go after my own goals versus competing with everyone else...I am one of those guys who travels a lot for work, so 3-4 trainer rides is what I can do. So I will bail on this challenge and wish you all luck. I love 2 cents! Andy can we add a column with the points goal and % towards the goal? I'd do it but once again i lean on my aversion to math and formulas Will do tonight... |
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