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Reeotch

Trad climber

4 Corners Area

Jul 1, 2013 - 07:47am PT

OK, I'm about to register for my first century ride. Its in Flagstaff on 7/20. I'm going to try to ramp up my training, and try to get a few 50+ mile rides in.

I'll be using my Easy Racers recumbent. These things are ideal for long distance riding since your body is in a much more natural position.

I'm a little concerned. Last time I did a long ride (45 mile mt bike ride with lots of climbing) I developed horrible cramps in my legs after about 2 hours. Not fun at all. I put it down to going in dehydrated, and pushing too hard in the early part of the ride.

Ok, I'm off to get a long ride in this morning before it gets too hot . . .

Edit: Whew! 42 miles, 3 hour ride. I'm ready for a nap . . .

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jul 1, 2013 - 09:53am PT

Insanity's Polymetric Cardio Circuit is on tap for this afternoon although so is 94 degree temps. A sweat feast is insured, I suspect.

Seamstress

Trad climber

Yacolt, WA

Jul 1, 2013 - 03:04pm PT

I was a tad disappointed with my slog up St. Helens yesterday. My feet got so hot, I was not moving well and needed to rip my shoes off, bury my feet in snow.

TOday is suppoed to be wicked hot. I went for my run very early - lunch at 9:30 today!!! TO my surprise and delight, my legs felt pretty fresh. Instead of staying in the sun by the river, I opted for the hilly Washington Park route. 8 miles felt great, no legs of lead. I recall many times when the day after a volcano slog, I suffered through a flat five miler.

Verdict - aerobic capacity OK. Anaerobic capacity - lacking......

Reeotch

Trad climber

4 Corners Area

Jul 1, 2013 - 03:14pm PT

Plenty of fluids, Hudon. I felt a little woosey after my 3 hour ride, and it went from 6:30 - 9:30 AM. The temp hadn't hit 90 yet. I let myself get a little dehydrated.

Climbing has ruined me. It has taught me how to go without water (you went without water because there wasn't any. It was your punishment for moving too slow)

I can still do it, but I always pay the price later.

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 1, 2013 - 04:01pm PT

My goal for 7/1/13 was 1000 miles, and I'm at 963. I'll take it.
Only 97° here in Moab and a five mile work trip left to go, today!

John Duffield

Mountain climber

New York

Jul 1, 2013 - 04:28pm PT

One of the things I like about running, is the immediate gratification.

I ran 11 miles the 23rd, first double digit since March and my body was freaking out for the next 30 hours.

Ran 12 yesterday, one week later, and it went down nice and clean. Yardwork after.

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jul 1, 2013 - 04:49pm PT

Yes, don't worry about that, I'll be drinking before, during and after!

Reeotch

Trad climber

4 Corners Area

Jul 3, 2013 - 12:59pm PT

Oh yeah, 50 miles in about 3:50. I feel much better than I did on Monday after a 42 miler. I even had some juice left in the final 10 mi.

So, this century ride is on Saturday 7/20. I'm thinking I want to push my mileage up to at least 75 mi. If I can get at least 2 of those in before the event, I shouldn't suffer too bad on century.

Question: How many days rest should I get between my last long training ride and the main event?

I'm thinking 2 or 3.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jul 3, 2013 - 01:35pm PT

You should have seen me sweat yesterday, it was simply impressive, even if I do say so myself!

Your now that saying " that which does not kill me, makes me stronger"? Well, I sure fricken' hope so!

salad

climber

Jul 9, 2013 - 07:20pm PT

day hiked whitney and muir yesterday from the main trail. not really exciting but a good workout nontheless.

weezy

climber

Jul 11, 2013 - 06:00pm PT

tues: hike-a-biked 1800' in 2.3 miles, about hour and a half up, thirteen minutes down.
weds: biked 10.5 mile loop, just under 2000' of climbing
yesterday: summited tuk no (12048 ft), 2k vertical

my poor little dog is tuckered!

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2013 - 06:06pm PT

Bravo Sully!!

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Jul 11, 2013 - 06:10pm PT

i love chopping wood.
that's my digs.
i hate running.
but i'll go bust through 20 rounds
in a sesh,
especially satisfying in these heat waves.
my wood crib is bulging,
and winter is still months off.

goatboy smellz

climber

Nederland-GulfBreeze

Jul 11, 2013 - 06:12pm PT

I'm impressed with you runners, my Mom was a fan for over 60 years before she stopped.

Osgood–Schlatter disease made me hate the sport at a young age and I've never got over it, so I started cycling and got over it.

How come you never see runners smile?

Oh sure they smile when they stop running but never during, always that painful expression.

I pass cyclists, rollerbladers. skaters, we're all smiling, runners look like they are passing a gallstone.

Seamstress

Trad climber

Yacolt, WA

Jul 11, 2013 - 06:33pm PT

Running = Joy most days.

Now I am hyperventilating. Why? Beacause I went down to the locker room for my mid-day run and discovered that I forgot to pack shorts. Now the whole staff has to suffer because I did not get my prescribed stress relief run yet.

Tapering down this week. Sunday is Fueled by Fine Wine, a lovely 1/2 marathon through brutally hilly vineyards. 10 for scenery and torture. Also will score a 10 for obscenely early race. By 9 AM, I will be over the finish line and at the tasting tent with my souvenir wine glass.

I guess it will be 5 miles this evening, 4 miles tomorrow, rescue drill on Saturday, then 13 miles of sidehills through steep jory soil....

yosemite 5.9

climber

santa cruz

Jul 11, 2013 - 07:21pm PT

Running is akin to freedom.

John Duffield

Mountain climber

New York

Jul 11, 2013 - 08:24pm PT

I've got back to back 10ks in just over a week and have been doing a lot of speedwork and have run the past 7 days straight. I crashed at a pathetic 3.3 miles today. May RD 2 days and run 13 with the group Sunday or try again tomorrow and only do the 7 Sunday. Need to taper a bit for the 2 races.