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2007-03-22 10:12 PM

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Subject: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

Hey everyone,

Last year the Bear founded the exclusive 700 mile club which required riding 700 miles during a 30 day period which some of us did a couple of times. (He is currently sponsoring the March 500 mile club on the challenge forum) If I remember correctly other BTers suggested and completed other distances since some might be training for shorter distances or just new to the sport. For that reason this time I am suggesting to have a few different options so more BTers can participate and each shoot for a specific level of membership based on their current goals.

Also since the racing season is upon us and in order to have a more balanced spread for our training I am also proposing the Ultimate 822.7 Mile club which will consist of riding 700 Mi, running 100 Mi and swimming 22.7 Mi (40,000 yds) all on 30 days.
Spring is finally here and I think it is time to officially open up the application process for either the one, only and original 700 Mile club 2007 or the new Ultimate 822.7 mile club and seek to complete the necessary requirements through the month of April to become an official member!

These are the different membership levels that any of you can apply for April:
Original 700 Mile club:
·          Elite – 700 Miles
·          Master – 500 Miles
·          Expert – 400 Miles

Ultimate 822.7 Mile Club:
·          Elite – 700 Mi bike, 100 Mi run, 22.7 Mi swim (40,000 yds)
·          Master – 500 Mi bike, 75 Mi run. 17 Mi swim (30, 000 yds)
·          Expert – 400 Mi bike, 50 Mi run, 11.3 Mi swim (20,000 yds)

Each week we’ll revise the progress of each of the applicants to keep an accurate track in order to evaluate at the end of the term who meet the requirements and qualify for their membership.  What else will you receive besides becoming an honorable member of this exclusive club, well, nothing really but most likely your improvement will make you faster during the summer

Anyway, we still have 9 days before April 1st, but I want to know who might want to come out and play so I can work on the details and later on post it on the appropriate forum… I know Bear is IN (right?) who else???



2007-03-22 10:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
OH yeah (said w/ farris bueller voice)

2007-03-22 10:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

Can you do one level down from those called Veteran (or whatever?) Not sure if I'm up for 400 right now, but 300 might be doable for April.  I might be interested in the Ultimate club as well - but I NEED to base the running on time not mileage as I am ultra slow. 

Any possibility of those types of options?

2007-03-22 11:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Seeing as how biking is pretty much all that I'm doing right now, put me down for 400 for April.
2007-03-23 4:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

Actually, this would be the third annual 700 Club.

Yeah I'm in, might even shoot for a thousand. At a minimum, I'll do the 822.7 all on the bike. Running 100 might be ramping up a little too soon for me, though, as I've only been back running for two weeks, and am still tentative and cautious. As far as swimming the 40K, what's the point?



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2007-03-23 5:20 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Hey Jorge, I am in for the ultimate Elite Challenge, Cheers.


2007-03-23 5:44 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Hey you need a Donkey in this challenge.

As I'm new to this Tri thing I'll do this:

822.7 Mile club Expert level.

What fun.

EEEEAAAAWWWW!!!
2007-03-23 6:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

It'll have to wait until after Boston ........... and probably until the Summer for me.  Once I'm into my IM training I'll be up for it!

(Rick - one of the original members of the 700 club. )

2007-03-23 7:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

I'm so on it!

Ultimate 822.7 Mile Club:
·          Elite – 700 Mi bike, 100 Mi run, 22.7 Mi swim (40,000 yds)

2007-03-23 7:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Ultimate Expert is very intriguing to me.  Sounds like a balance jumpstart to some volume.
2007-03-23 7:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

Giddyup.  I'm in for Ultimate 822.7 Mile Club:
·          Master – 500 Mi bike, 75 Mi run. 17 Mi swim (30, 000 yds)

Can I run it from march 26 to april 26th?  I've got St. A's on the 29th, which I'm going to taper for, and really need the volume earlier than April.  I might have to pop down a level otherrwise... 



2007-03-23 7:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
If only this had been posted a few weeks ago, I'd be there...
2007-03-23 8:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

One thing I forgot to add on the OP and as I coach I must point out. The idea behind these challenges is not only to cram LOTS of mileage just for the sake of it. (haygosl count another one ) You should evaluate how a particular challenge fits within your long term plan and also evaluate whether the distance(s) is achievable or not. Don’t go from riding 100 Mi to 400 Mi a month; remember that the whole point of training is to gradually build up our volume/frequency so we can continue our training day after day. Please keep that in mind and use it to motivate yourself to push a bit harder of what you normal would but no so much that you are really over doing it.

We can add one last extra membership level:

Original 700 Mile Club
·          Elite – 700Mi
·          Master – 500Mi
·          Expert – 400Mi
·          Veteran – 300Mi

Ultimate 822.7 Mile club
·          Elite – 700Mi B, 100Mi R, 22.7Mi S (40,000 yds)
·          Master – 500Mi B, 75Mi R, 17Mi S (30,000 yds)
·          Expert – 400Mi B, 50Mi, R, 11.3Mi S (20,000 yds)
·          Veteran – 300Mi B, 40 Mi R, 8.52MI S (15,000 yds

Who else want to play?

2007-03-23 8:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
rkreuser - 2007-03-23 7:43 AM

Giddyup.  I'm in for Ultimate 822.7 Mile Club:
·          Master – 500 Mi bike, 75 Mi run. 17 Mi swim (30, 000 yds)

Can I run it from march 26 to april 26th?  I've got St. A's on the 29th, which I'm going to taper for, and really need the volume earlier than April.  I might have to pop down a level otherrwise... 

Sure can! just remind me once we move this to the challenge forum so I can keep track of your logs from that date
2007-03-23 8:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Good Idea.

Put me down for:

Ultimate 822.7 mile club ELITE level.

700 mile bike, 100 mile run, 40000 yards swim.

Thanks
2007-03-23 8:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Do you guys work? jeeeez o man. I thot I had a cushy job.  Have at it.


2007-03-23 8:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
rollinbones - 2007-03-23 8:25 AM Do you guys work? jeeeez o man. I thot I had a cushy job.  Have at it.
what membership should I put you down for?
2007-03-23 8:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

amiine - 2007-03-23 9:41 AM
rollinbones - 2007-03-23 8:25 AM Do you guys work? jeeeez o man. I thot I had a cushy job. Have at it.
what membership should I put you down for?

 

Is there a slow blue bike memebrship? Wink

No seriously, April 1 starts my 20 week HIM plan but I'm combining that w/ my current Half Marry plan for the next 4 weeks so I'm not sure what my totals are going to look like. I'll enjoy keeping tabs on you guys tho! 

2007-03-23 9:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
I'll play.

Based on March, I have Ultimate Veteran status covered, so I'll stretch for Ultimate Expert for April.
2007-03-23 9:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
Well I didn't do it last year but what the heck.  I will attempt to Master distance....I will try for Elite...But I know master is probably closer to what I could get.
2007-03-23 9:26 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007

I'm in

Put me down for Ultimate Expert was planning on 400 on the bike anyways  might as well  add a little running and swimming too 



2007-03-23 9:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
I'm going to try for Ultimate Veteran status in April.  I need all the training encouragement I can get.
2007-03-23 9:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
the bear - 2007-03-23 5:54 AM

As far as swimming the 40K, what's the point?



Maybe your swimming wouldn't suck as bad? (Sorry, couldn't resist...)
2007-03-23 9:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
rollinbones - 2007-03-23 7:25 AM

Do you guys work? jeeeez o man. I thot I had a cushy job.  Have at it.
I was thinking more along the lines "I've got to sleep sometime." Good luck all. I admire anyone who makes it.
2007-03-23 10:01 AM
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Subject: RE: Join the 700 Mile club or Ultimate 822.7 Mile club 2007
kenail - 2007-03-23 9:37 AM
the bear - 2007-03-23 5:54 AM

As far as swimming the 40K, what's the point?

Maybe your swimming wouldn't suck as bad? (Sorry, couldn't resist...)

Gee, aren't you the master of the obvious. So what level of the challenge are you accepting, or are you just trolling the thread looking for sniping opportunities?

Cool

What I need more than mega-yardage is instruction in technique. Unfortuanately, local resources in that area are seriously lacking. 



Edited by the bear 2007-03-23 10:04 AM
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