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 2004-08-12 5:34 AM |
Extreme Veteran  356   Dorset |  Subject: Thursday August 12thMorning all...why is it that cars seem to think bikes a) can stop very quickly and b) that we are really slow? I was going downhill at about 30mph yesterday and some idiot decides to pull out and cross both lanes into his drive, i had to slam my brakes on an narrowly missed imbedding me and my shiney new bike in his crappy car. Oh well  |
| 2004-08-12 7:35 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Expert 636 Torrington,CT | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Good morning all...plan to swim and pilates today. In response to the car vs bike...I think the problem today is everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere, anywhere, while their eating, reading, phoning, applying makeup, etc. in the car. This leads to mighty rude and careless people on the road in large metal attack vehicles. Just remember their bigger than us, so we need be extra careful while biking. Evelyn (>: |
| 2004-08-12 7:45 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th a swim and a run on tap for today. I'll run on the treddy again and see how the knee feels with the new running shoes before taking it outside. |
| 2004-08-12 7:50 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Expert 1166 Colchester, CT | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Good morning everyone, went to spin class this morning and did a 30 min. core workout after. Going to the pool at lunch for about 1500m. About the car thing, I agree with evelyn, I think it's because everyone is in such a hurry these days, and so distracted while trying to drive. I can't tell you the amount of times I've almost been hit while running when I run past the Dunkin Donuts at 5:00 in the morning. A good reminder to be extra careful out there. Have a good day everyone. Chris |
| 2004-08-12 8:16 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Whenever I see a car about to cross my path, I get up out of the aero position, sit high, make myself as visible as possible and put my fingers on the brakes just in case. All of the crash stories have given me a healthy dose of caution. And, like Machievelo, I wear very bright colors so I'm easily seen by a distracted driver. I've also yelled at a few folks who didn't look like they were giving me the right-of-way. Oh, and today is a rest day. Its raining here and should continue all day, great cave day. Edited by Motivated 2004-08-12 8:19 AM |
| 2004-08-12 9:28 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Elite 3088 Austin, TX Gold member | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th It's not exclusive to cycling. You wouldn't believe how many people apparently fail to see me on my candy orange motorcycle. People have just become too used to doing everything but paying attention while driving. Bikers and cyclists don't have a choice. One moment of distraction could kill us. Be safe and ALWAYS pay attention. Anyway, today is a running day for me working on hills. I'm doing the Muddy Buddy race in October and the course is pretty intense. OT, I had my first swim training yesterday and was very encouraged. I've never received instruction other than the very basics as a kid and definitely haven't swam regularly ever in my life. I haven't started training yet, because I didn't want to burn bad habits into my muscle memory. My coach made several changes to my stroke and gave me a set of drills to do. She said she saw a huge improvement in my stroke in just the hour we worked on it (endless pools are great!). She said with how quickly I picked up things last night and the fact that I had an okay stroke to begin with, she's confident I'll become a solid swimmer pretty quickly. I've always felt fortunate that I have good body awareness. It lets me see technique and come pretty close to copying it right away. Good day all! |
| 2004-08-12 9:29 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Extreme Veteran 493 Greer, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Rain, Rain, and more Rain. I don't mind running in the rain, but not in a torrential downpour. Therefore, I did my 5 mile run on the treadmill this morning. It also appears that I'll be doing tonight's scheduled bike on the trainer as the remnants of TS Bonnie move through. |
| 2004-08-12 9:59 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Elite Veteran 748 northern Illinois | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Well, I'm officially back in the saddle today. The girl-child has graduated and moved her little self to Portland, Oregon. We got a call that they'd arrived safely last night. The grandmothers have gone back to their respective houses. Now, except for the boy-child and HIS college room-mate who are both here, it's back to normal. And pretty much the only way I know they are here is that the refrigerator is chronically empty and there are 6 pairs of ENORMOUS shoes on the floor of this room. I can live with that. And, anyway, they'll move back to school soon. So, I can start training again. I'm thinking running tonight and yoga this morning and maybe weights. But I don't know where weights will go in the schedule, so I probably won't get to that. Cue the Gene Autry music.... "Back in the saddle again.... Toting my old 44......" Andrea Edited by Andrea 2004-08-12 10:00 AM |
| 2004-08-12 10:12 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Extreme Veteran 356 Dorset | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th maybe we could attatch somesort of missle rack between our aerobars and blow bad drivers off the road? Actually the thing that annoys me the most is people 9usually ones with expensive cars for some reason) who park in cycle lanes. What I really want to do is get a big ass blow torch and cut their car in half as if a bike had rode straight through it...just a thought  |
| 2004-08-12 10:21 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Veteran 540 Philadelphia, PA | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Just got great news from the physical therapist that I can get back in the pool ...only 4 laps but I will take anything b/c it's been 5 weeks already ( separated shoulder) also planning on a 6 mile easy run |
| 2004-08-12 10:42 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Veteran 172 Memphis, TN | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th 8 miles this am on the bike. i don't like cars at all while i'm riding. fairly new to road riding. do you get use to it? |
| 2004-08-12 10:55 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Member 36 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Hi all! I have my first sprint triathlon this evening. Nervous stomach....but excited!!! 400 y swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run Wish me luck!!! |
| 2004-08-12 11:01 AM in reply to: #46828 |
Extreme Veteran 356 Dorset | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th yep u do quite quick don't worry |
| 2004-08-12 11:01 AM in reply to: #46722 |
| Member 17 Washington, DC | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th 2.5 mile run this morning. I will try to get some weights in this evening. I also signed up for a 5K last night since I decided I needed a little motivation. |
| 2004-08-12 11:05 AM in reply to: #46839 |
| Member 119 Calgary, Alberta | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th I'm having a rest day jreednd - 2004-08-13 8:55 AM Hi all! I have my first sprint triathlon this evening. Nervous stomach....but excited!!! 400 y swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run Wish me luck!!! GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!! |
| 2004-08-12 11:06 AM in reply to: #46796 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th ginger ninja - 2004-08-12 8:12 AM maybe we could attatch somesort of missle rack between our aerobars and blow bad drivers off the road I like this idea! I'm doing the Stroke & Stride tonight in Boulder (750 or 1500m swim, then 5K run). I'll likely do the 750 m swim b/c if I stick it out for the 1500, I'll surely come in last. Then, I'm going out for a margarita - woo hoo! |
| 2004-08-12 11:11 AM in reply to: #46722 |
Extreme Veteran 508 Kennesaw, GA | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th I wimped out of my bike ride this morning. It was raining and the thought of a very dark, wet, 5am ride just didn't get me out there. I'll try to make it up the evening. |
| 2004-08-12 11:30 AM in reply to: #46722 |
| New user 13 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Got 10 miles in on the bike this morning. It was awfully cold out. Have a great Thursday! |
| 2004-08-12 12:59 PM in reply to: #46722 |
Extreme Veteran 322 Bay Area, CA | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Hit the gym this morning, did 1000 yd swim, 45 mintues on the bike, and 2.5 mile run.. First tri is in 10 days.... Felt pretty good putting all 3 together for the first time.. |
| 2004-08-12 1:40 PM in reply to: #46722 |
| Member 82 Chelan, WA | Subject: RE: Thursday August 12th Planning an hour long bike today over lunch. I live in a small town that isn't very bike friendly. An acquaintance of mine always seems to veer closer to the shoulder when he sees me. I don't think he recognizes me in my helmut, but even though he's a nice guy, I've lost a little respect for him. Makes me want to get cyclist friendly bumper stickers to plaster on my car. I'm having a really hard time getting back in the swing of things since a minor surgery last Wednesday. I'm hoping today's ride will be an improvement. It really couldn't get any worse than my Mon. and Tues. workouts. Edited by CherylAnn 2004-08-12 1:40 PM |
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