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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2013 - 03:40pm PT
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50k mtn bike ride often paved and sometimes technical.
From "Negro bill" (William Grandstaff) canyon along the grand (colo) river to the bike trail north. Up the hill (grunt) to the Moab brand trails and beyond a short way up the Gemini trail,. A little "E-Z" action and back down the hill to Moab, including a (mercifully brief) stop at the slackline park!
Taking time out to smell the flowers;
Link
http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_workout?w=293778531
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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I've done a few 90 mile plus bike rides over the years, but never had broken the 100 mile barrier. So last week I put on my favorite bike socks and gave it a go. Davis to lake Berryessa then down to Napa valley and back to Davis. Nice ride. Legs could have taken a lot more, but my feet were cramping up much of the way which meant I was glad when it was over.
The loop I took was actually 95 miles or so, so when I got to town I turned around and headed back out to make up another 5 miles. Arrived home still a bit short so I went around the block two times until the odometer clicked over to the big 100. Next goal a double century. But it will take a bit more training. Ha
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2013 - 12:16am PT
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Nice work! Especially for just wearing socks!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Did that Smith Rock 15 mile trail run - splatted in front of the second aid station. Grandma got up and kept going.
Ran the Happy Girls Half in Bend and took my age group. Not happy with the time, but happy to have negative splits.
Now the weight lifting season is over, and I hope fresher legs let me train and run faster. Got in 8 miles with a big hill today instead of jogging post weight lifting....
I like working on my strength and power. The trainer thinks my refusal to take a true day of rest leads to cumulative fatigue. I seemed to have a good second half of the year once I suspended going to the gym. Looking forward to the change of seasons.
Next race will be the brutal Fueled by Fine Wine. This course does not result in fast times. It does generally yield a nice bottle for age group people and many coupons for free wine tasting. Lovely romp through the rows of vines.
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Jun 12, 2013 - 05:57pm PT
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I decided to finally "check in" on this thread for the first time, as I just started using Strava app (on iPhone), and it's a hoot!
Here's a solo road-bike ride I did today:
http://app.strava.com/activities/59985826
Still had 37% battery left. ;-)
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Jun 12, 2013 - 06:57pm PT
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Of course I'll do Hood to Coast again - but my team's application was not chosen in the lottery this year. Sleep deprivation contests are my favorite. THe Cascade Lakes Relay will be an interesting relay change of pace. I'm thinking that the smaller field and more remote course will give it a different kind of charm. I hope we do get routed to see many lake views.
I had knee surgery 14 years ago. They said I would never run again. That translates into one marathon every two years instead of two per year. Sully, you can reclaim the runner inside you again.
Fabulous run today. The Rose Garden is all a-bloom. 8 miles including the Arboretum and the Rose Garden. For an 8 mile city run, 5 miles are on trails or park streets with virtually no traffic.
Legs are starting to feel more lively. Today I enjoyed it instead of lived through it. Celebrate. Happy dance.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Jun 12, 2013 - 07:42pm PT
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I've been getting in shape doing laps to the local taverns but it does take its toll.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jun 27, 2013 - 05:23pm PT
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Biking alot this summer. Enjoying it tons...easier on knees than my beloved running. Trying to get at least 2500-3200 feet in every couple days.
This morning, HOT, 2800 feet of climbing around Lower Mt. Madonna...with a stop at Gizdich Ranch of course! This is a short but steep ride (20 miles). On cycling GPS "laps" are in 5 mile increments.
Susan
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2013 - 06:41pm PT
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Staying after it but not reporting much. Averaging over50 miles a week, did a 36 mile bike ride day before yesterday. Hiking a lot at work...
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salad
climber
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Jun 27, 2013 - 07:54pm PT
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I've been lazy since the Zion traverse, but last weekend did 26.2 from Lake Hodges to Woodson and back. It was 26 exactly, so we did .1 each way to the gas station to grab a beer.
No sooner did we open it did 5-0 pull up... oops.
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John Duffield
Mountain climber
New York
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Jun 27, 2013 - 08:09pm PT
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32.3 miles run so far this week, 2 hours swimming in the ocean. Training for Sat/Sun back to back 10ks in less than 4 weeks. Try to PR the second. The heat always kills me in July races, I'm trying to train above the HM level to compensate.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jun 27, 2013 - 08:54pm PT
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I'm near the end of the second week of Insanity. It hasn't killed me and it has make me stronger!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2013 - 09:17pm PT
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Funny,I'm near the end of 56 years of insanity...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 27, 2013 - 09:35pm PT
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Summer doldrums......in Ouray for the next month. Aerobic and climbing on alternate days. First time I am doing something that can be construed as training.....shhh!
The aerobic is a hike that starts at 7,700 and goes 2,800 vertical (short version) or 4,700 (long version) steep! Climbing is sport on three different types of rock.....outdoor gym. Might even project a route.....first time for that.
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Fat Paul
Trad climber
Right Coast
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Jun 27, 2013 - 10:03pm PT
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Rehabbing a groin pull but still logging slow miles. Doing a 5 mile race on the 4th of July to see what progress has been made. Looking to meet up with those who will be doing the Moab trail race in November. I am planning to do the half marathon, and want to climb some routes the week following if anyone is interested.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2013 - 12:13am PT
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Keep in touch!
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Jun 28, 2013 - 01:57am PT
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Aerobic damage control continues with xc ski training which involves running, hiking, climbing, summer skiing, roller skiing, biking, beer drinking, and eating.
One of these years I'll get fit.
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Jun 28, 2013 - 07:59pm PT
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500 mile bike ride on a 100 lb heavily laden touring bike, across Colombia toward Ecuador. So far most has been downhill (ha). Bogota is at 8500 feet, and I had to drop down to 1000 feet elevation. NOW the climbing starts. I hate to think what this is going to do to my lungs. Quito is at 9000{ plus. :)
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Jun 28, 2013 - 08:15pm PT
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Bought a heart rate monitor the other day, holy moley was I out of touch on the data. I recommend everyone to step up and get one. Good news, the silly watch thinks I'm 25 due to max heart rate and shagocious durability.
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