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by a_beacher
Fri May 08, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: Do you carry a spare tire on long training rides??
Replies: 13
Views: 2436

I don't carry a spare tire either. Just the standard things to fix a flat (like Trix...I have no clue what to do with them YET!!) I have made a promise to myself to practice changing a flat. I also have $$ and my phone. However, a phone won't help me because my DH has told me that I need to learn ho...
by a_beacher
Thu May 07, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
Topic: pasta w/broccoli, edamame, & walnuts
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Mmmm...this looks yummy and easy. Plus I usually have most of those ingredients in my house.
by a_beacher
Thu May 07, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: If ever there was a need for GPS...
Replies: 2
Views: 1038

Wow! Thanks for sharing that Terri!
by a_beacher
Sat May 02, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Yay for Saturday!
Replies: 71
Views: 5389

cgraham wrote:
In less happy news, we got a call this morning that my father in law is unconscious and in the hospital - the day after he turned 86. This doesn't look too good, and everybody is pretty much bracing for the worst.


Oh very sad news! Hang in there!
by a_beacher
Sat May 02, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Yay for Saturday!
Replies: 71
Views: 5389

OMG...I feel awful. I spent the entire night puking. Ugh. I was supposed to go for 70K ride with a friend this morning and it was my day to plan the route. I couldn't really call her at 3 am :shock: to tell her that I wasn't riding. So, I emailed her and sent a text messages. However, I worried that...
by a_beacher
Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: 2009 Tour de Dufflet, May 31!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3395

Oh so very tempted to do this! :D
by a_beacher
Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: RMers take three race victories in 7 days.
Replies: 44
Views: 5324

Cool to see it all together in one thread! (thanks Dave).

Congratulations Maniacs on some very impressive results.
by a_beacher
Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

OK so today was the first day I've been out on my bike since I started this thread and I had a great ride. I thought I'd fill you in because this thread has helped me. I honestly believe that part of my problem is confidence. It's easier to go slower. Today my attitude was that I was going to ride H...
by a_beacher
Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: Interesting site - Cycling
Replies: 1
Views: 918

Re: Interesting site - Cycling

If you go to the right hand side it has a tool kit with lots of little calculators, etc. (different things we've talked about like - stroke/gears/weight) http://www.analyticcycling.com/ Wow, very interesting. I'm sure that site could keep us talking/debating for weeks. Interesting link I found ther...
by a_beacher
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

Wow...this has been a very interesting thread. I enjoyed reading about everyone's different experiences and thank you very much for your input. La is right that I have extra pounds to get rid of (no offense taken sister). I will continue to work on that but will also increase my overall fitness and ...
by a_beacher
Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:58 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Hump Wednesday
Replies: 72
Views: 4860

Went to Kettlebells class last night. (it's been months since I did a class). They were doing the class "Russian Style" which means heavy weights for 3-5 reps and move on.
It was very challenging. Ohhh those Russians.

Today is a step class followed by a 30 minute run home.
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

I can't thank everyone enough for their input here. La - your #1 makes a lot of sense to me. As you know I'm working on my weight and we all know that's going to take time. So, I'll continue to eat well and exercise and hopefully I can shed a few more pounds. In the meantime, I'll ride with the fast...
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
Topic: Favorite slow cooker/crockpot recipes
Replies: 73
Views: 10229

Take frozen chicken breasts and place in slow cooker with maybe 1/2 Cup warm water and cover with salsa. Cook on high for a couple of hours until chicken can be "shredded". Once the chicken is done, it is ready for any mexican dish of your liking - chicken chili, chicken tacos, chicken burritos - y...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

Yesterday's ride was a bit demoralizing. I went from leading and pulling a lot last year, to pulling very little, and drafting a lot yesterday... :? I wonder if the 4 or 5 extra pounds I'm carrying made the difference? It was windier than hell... I've been doing lots of strength training over the w...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

Re: How do I learn to ride faster.....?

What's your goal? To be fitter for commuting, to road race, to do triathlon? Mark - Hijack away...this is very interesting. Greg you asked what my goal is. I would like to be able to keep up with the group I cycle with. (not a very lofty goal eh?). I rode with them yesterday and I was in the middle...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

I think it is quite like getting faster at running. I do tempo type rides where I ride at "comfortably hard" effort for up to 120 min to build endurance. I do hill repeats and/or sprint intervals - at nearly all out effort for 5-10 minutes to build power. I do LSD rides to build aerobic base. I'm n...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

The best I can suggest is get into a controlled situation where you can just hammer - track, bike lanes, out in the country - and not have to worry about the cagers. This is exactly my plan. Currently we are riding outside 3 times a week and one of those rides is shorter in time and distance so I m...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

While riding with a faster group helps ultimately you are probably trying to develop your ability to time trial, which is purely individual. Getting faster at biking works a bit differently from running. You need to find what type of riding suits you best and do repeated bouts of that at speeds fas...
by a_beacher
Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

Madame Bourette wrote:Ride with a group faster than you.


Ha...I did that yesterday and that's when I realized how slow I was. LOL
It did make me ride faster than I would have if I was riding alone....so you are right!
by a_beacher
Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: How do I learn to ride faster.....?
Replies: 104
Views: 11819

How do I learn to ride faster.....?

OK Maniacs, How do I learn to ride my bike faster? I want to increase my overall average speed and need your help. Do I ...do speed-work? ...build muscle/strength? ....just keep riding and it'll come? ....All of the above? I've been a recreational cyclist and bike commuter for years but never traine...
by a_beacher
Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Which ATB picture looks better, A or B? **link fixed
Replies: 52
Views: 2614

photo A - I love the intensity on your face. Glare Smare!
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Rest or not to rest.....
Replies: 5
Views: 2145

Alright ladies, I went.
Aerobically I was strong but I felt weaker when we got to the "jumps" & "isolated running". I stretched well and now I'm off to find my bathtub.
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: The Scenic Route
Topic: Beginning again
Replies: 33
Views: 13271

Just as there are seasons to our life...there are seasons to our running life. WOW...Jo-Jo that really hits home with me. I'm currently not "in season". LOL :P slight inside joke here that I'm sure Annette will appreciate... kinda like...grapes ripening on the vine.... we will become fine wine in o...
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: The Scenic Route
Topic: Scenic Route Poll
Replies: 48
Views: 15499

I'm low key. I have no current running goals, I just run when I want. This makes me happy (for now).
by a_beacher
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: The Scenic Route
Topic: Beginning again
Replies: 33
Views: 13271

Jo-Jo wrote:
Just as there are seasons to our life...there are seasons to our running life.



WOW...Jo-Jo that really hits home with me. I'm currently not "in season". LOL :P

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