03-24-2007, 05:22 PM | #21 |
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Sounds like a cop out if you ask me. All parts can be fixed or replaced.
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When I moved away to college, I ended up not taking my bike and it sat in my parents garage for 4 years (plus the two years I was away on my mission). There is something wrong with the Shimono (sp?) shifters, as it will down shift but I can't shift back up. I'm not doubting that it can't be fixed easily, but it is actually getting it fixed and not having to spend $100 to get it on the road again. |
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Well, I say that because I know some of Mike's cycling friends who ride a LOT still have a bit of a spare tire around the middle. (they are a older than Mike though). Also, Mike gained some weight (understandably) when working the hardest part of his residency. He hardly had time to sleep, much less exercise, and he frequently only had time to grab fast food. When he started cycling a lot, he gained strength, but didn't lose the gut. Only when he started playing basketball did he lose it.
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Here is what my wife and I have planned for later this fall:
http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/indexframes.html She and her friend are going to do the marathon on Saturday, my buddy and I are going to do the ride around the lake on friday, about 75 miles or so. They also have a half marathon if that is more your style. Its perfect for us, as we will be able to share kid duty while the other is suffering around one of the prettiest places in America. I've always had a little itch in me to do a full marathon. I've been at the finish of several marathons and it is very inspiring to see some of the people stumble across the finish line, knowing that they really should have no business doing something that difficult. Alas, I'll stick to cycling - its much easier on the joints. |
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My thing is, once I start to up my training intensity, I also proportionally increase my calorie intake. 1000 calories out = 1000 calories in, any way you look at it. |
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03-24-2007, 08:06 PM | #29 | |
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A good running stroller is also a key. We have the instep 10k ultimate (a double running stroller) and a single one, a roadrunner (don't think they make these anymore, which is too bad because it is really nice). She did everything except her really long runs with the strollers while I was at work and I think that is why she did so well. If you can run 8 miles pushing a stroller, it gets a lot easier when you no longer have the stroller. Also have a time goal in mind is good. If you go out trying to keep a pace you will work harder and do better. When my wife did it she decided to try and quilify for Boston which was 3:40 for her age group. So I convinced her that shooting for 3:40 wouldn't be good, cause what if you are 5 seconds slower on your pace that day. Then you miss qualifying by just a couple of minutes. So she made her goal time a 3:30 and then if she had a bad day she still had a chance at qualifying. Well she had a good day and ran a 3:23 but that is another story. Good luck.
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