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Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:07:20 GMT

Paul, hope you are enjoying the new bike. As for heart rate, long hard climbs always get my rate up. Stopping isn't an option in the middle of a climb.

5 good miles this morning with aborted plans to ride tonight. I feel exhausted and think I'd have been a road danger had I gone out as planned. Thinking about a September half marathon as the Army Ten-Miler is already closed.

Ks, I wish you the best in Boston! Do we know your number?

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:47:47 GMT

I love this group. I finally went out and did some speedwork this morning on the trail in the rain. You guys make my heart beat faster. I think it's time for me to pick a goal race and come up with a safe training plan.

Ks, are you starting to count the hours?

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:15:14 GMT

"It sucks to get old"...........I think it's better than the alternative!

Ks, it's just that kind of day. I'd be happy to send some of my hills your way. No, wait, you'll be getting some in Boston.

I ended up doing 90 minutes, hard, of pool running yesterday evening. My legs felt spent this morning.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:33:30 GMT

Congratulations! What's next on the race list?

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:57:58 GMT

30 rolling miles, terrain that is, on the bike.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:33:10 GMT

In times past, there have been lots of discussions about asphalt vs. concrete and hardness. Concrete is harder, but I think the cushioning in my shoes helps to minimize that difference. The road, softer, slopes down to left if you run against traffic, so you are running on an uneven surface and you're always off-kilter. My shoes can't adjust for that variation. Trails are rough and can cause other problems. I just have to choose my poison and run with it.

I can't believe I just wrote that.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:43:41 GMT

Paul, the law may state that you are supposed to use a sidewalk if one is available. The officer may be technically correct. I offer that only as information, not telling you what you should do.

Sierra, hope you are feeling better. As I'm returning to the road after an injury, I do run 3 times a week and am now up to 45 minutes for each session. I increase 5 minutes every 2 weeks and pool run or cycle on other days. I started riding a road bike last year and just bought a new one after convincing my husband it was medically necessary. My big ride at the end of the month will, hopefully, get me over the mountain to meet some friends for dinner. It's only 34 miles, not a race, but involves lots of climbing. Every ride here is very hilly, but this one will be more intense with greater changes in grade. A favorite easy ride here includes one 4 mile climb with a 6% change in grade.

I ran for 45 sluggish minutes yesterday. You'll find me in the pool today and on the road tomorrow when our temps will rise into the 60's with little wind predicted.

Ks, don't forget to include the fashion details in your Boston report.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - April

guest — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:36:16 GMT

Ribs, bikers? No way. Cyclists wear spandex and shave their legs. No contest.

It's been great to read of all the training, racing, and ensuing arguments. Even better to read about all of the spouse success.

I'm now up to 45 minutes on the road, 3 x week, and mix up the other ones. I did buy a new bike. KS, this on is all Dura Ace and I'm going to have to work lots harder to not look like a poseur on it. I've done one climb with no ill effects and hope to work up to a big ride planned for the end of this month. As for participating in events other than running ("Runners only run."), I say, "Why be mediocre at one event when you can live up to that expectation at three of them?"

KS, best wishes for the home stretch to Boston.

Fred, thanks again for keeping us going. Where are all the other MIAs?

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing-March 09

guest — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:34:05 GMT

Gotcha!

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing-March 09

guest — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:56:42 GMT

I don't run anymore, I only ride my new bike.

PS Check the date!