Because this month is OWNED by the girls... i decided to bring up the thought of May's monthly friendly competition.
It will be dubbed... SwimMaster.
This will be an individual competition based on hours, not miles. Once a week, I will dubbed people who are in first and last place Big Fish, Little fish respectively.
You have from May 1- 31 to go out there and swim until you can breathe underwater!
now, go train!!!!
30 April 2007
dissecting grades
So i was staring off into my Vineman Map of the Road Leg and wondering exactly how long and % of incline those to spikes were on the route. With my trusty calculator and a ruler here is what we are looking forward to:
Spike One: about 26.25 miles in, we'll be climbing 200 ft for 1.3 miles giving us a 4.37% grade.
Spike Two: Also known as CHALK HILL, start of climb is at 42.5 but is only a 50 foot climb (measly 1%). The real climbing begins at mile 43.75 and last about 1.23 miles with a grade of 6% grade (400ft climb).
my thoughts? i've climbed worse. Rosarito's "el tigre" is 7.5% grade. Kim... you know that last hill on day one at MS150, that was 3%!!!!!
so... there you go. the two "scariest" spikes on the route.
now... go train
Spike One: about 26.25 miles in, we'll be climbing 200 ft for 1.3 miles giving us a 4.37% grade.
Spike Two: Also known as CHALK HILL, start of climb is at 42.5 but is only a 50 foot climb (measly 1%). The real climbing begins at mile 43.75 and last about 1.23 miles with a grade of 6% grade (400ft climb).
my thoughts? i've climbed worse. Rosarito's "el tigre" is 7.5% grade. Kim... you know that last hill on day one at MS150, that was 3%!!!!!
so... there you go. the two "scariest" spikes on the route.
now... go train
23 April 2007
BP MS 150 Houston to Austin
Two days of riding in a warm and humid climate doesn't always seem like the best choice on rides but when you are riding with friends and a great support system, it makes sense.
Day One
Stage 1
We started from the hotel. Nice and cool with a bit of fog. Flat.
Stage 2
We ended passing through the first rest stop and glided over the pavement at a easy 16+mph. No hills in sight.
Stage 3
Flying through the route...Sun is coming out.
Stage 4
Starting to find hills in the back country of Texas. TIME TO EAT!!!
Stage 5
Time work off those sandwiches and cookies! Lots of rolling hills from here to the end of the day.
Stage 6
More Hills...
Stage 7
Some of the hardest climbs of the day. Saw a few people get out of the saddle and walk up. I've seen worse. :P
Stage 8
Easist stage after lunch. Just a few hills but nothing to be scared about.
Stage 9
Road is a a bit bumpy. Starts out easy and into a few tiring hills at the end. Worth pushing through to get to camp!!! Finished a century!!!!!
Day Two
Stage 1
ChipSeal BITES! Six miles of this stuff. Lots of riders on the side of the road fixing flats. Reasonably flat but the ground will kill your wrists.
Stage 2
Easy rolling hills.
Stage 3
Second hardest stage of climbing. Long hills with lots of people getting off the saddle to walk. Coming into town for lunch you'll face a lot of traffic.
Stage 4
Easiest stage of the day. Shortest stage all weekend.
Stage 5
Easy long incline. Con of this stage is the wind.
Stage 6
Possible the hardest stage of the day. Not because it's the stage of riding but the hills are tiresome and there is a lot of traffic around you.
...Photo Essay...
Day One
Stage 1
We started from the hotel. Nice and cool with a bit of fog. Flat.
Stage 2
We ended passing through the first rest stop and glided over the pavement at a easy 16+mph. No hills in sight.
Stage 3
Flying through the route...Sun is coming out.
Stage 4
Starting to find hills in the back country of Texas. TIME TO EAT!!!
Stage 5
Time work off those sandwiches and cookies! Lots of rolling hills from here to the end of the day.
Stage 6
More Hills...
Stage 7
Some of the hardest climbs of the day. Saw a few people get out of the saddle and walk up. I've seen worse. :P
Stage 8
Easist stage after lunch. Just a few hills but nothing to be scared about.
Stage 9
Road is a a bit bumpy. Starts out easy and into a few tiring hills at the end. Worth pushing through to get to camp!!! Finished a century!!!!!
Day Two
Stage 1
ChipSeal BITES! Six miles of this stuff. Lots of riders on the side of the road fixing flats. Reasonably flat but the ground will kill your wrists.
Stage 2
Easy rolling hills.
Stage 3
Second hardest stage of climbing. Long hills with lots of people getting off the saddle to walk. Coming into town for lunch you'll face a lot of traffic.
Stage 4
Easiest stage of the day. Shortest stage all weekend.
Stage 5
Easy long incline. Con of this stage is the wind.
Stage 6
Possible the hardest stage of the day. Not because it's the stage of riding but the hills are tiresome and there is a lot of traffic around you.
...Photo Essay...
22 April 2007
boarding the plane... what a
boarding the plane... what a weekend... we'll write up a report later but one thing is for sure... we'll be back next year!
new word of the day...
new word of the day... chip-n-seal. definition...gravel... with a touch of oil. we're at the first rest stop and hungry... ughhh
21 April 2007
last rest stop... both of
last rest stop... both of us got a second wind. we'll see how we feel tomorrow. :)
and the uptingth rest stop...
and the uptingth rest stop... kim is starting to get fatigued but i think the snacks will give her a second wind. me- feel great.averaging 14.5
at the second rest stop.
at the second rest stop. soo many people and ol sooooo flat! kim has not fallen off the bike yet and we are averaging 15 mph. :)
20 April 2007
since i won't be able
since i won't be able to blog at my computer i'll be blogging from my phone. i'm in houston and just finished putting back together. :) cont....
15 April 2007
14 April 2007
13 April 2007
02 April 2007
Bet Reminder
Some of you may know the bets going on for Vineman.
*Last one out of the water (slowest time) has to buy the first round of drinks (alcoholic or non).
*Anyone who DNF (did not finish) has to buy dinner for EVERYONE.
Well, there's another bet between two of us. Marc and Linda. Linda thinks she can beat Marc's swim time. Marc is scared and is attempting to sound confident she can't. What do they win? Bragging rights for the rest of their lives of who is the fastest swimmer.
Now, go train! In Kimmy's case... Start Saving :p
*Last one out of the water (slowest time) has to buy the first round of drinks (alcoholic or non).
*Anyone who DNF (did not finish) has to buy dinner for EVERYONE.
Well, there's another bet between two of us. Marc and Linda. Linda thinks she can beat Marc's swim time. Marc is scared and is attempting to sound confident she can't. What do they win? Bragging rights for the rest of their lives of who is the fastest swimmer.
Now, go train! In Kimmy's case... Start Saving :p
April competition & stuff part 2
Boys vs. Girls
HOURS!!!
To update, same as last time, you pick your gender and add your hours...
BTW... Congrats to Marc for winning the March competition.
* Marc -- 432.3 miles
* Nora -- 300 miles
* Lou -- 291 miles
* BOB -- 225.90 miles
* Kimmy -- 170 miles
onto updated deadlines:
13 days till Ironman Arizona April 15, 2007 -Marc
19 days till Texas MS150 April 21-22, 2007 -Linda and Kimmy
83 days till Olympic Tri for Life June 24, 2007 -Linda, Bob
83 days till Buffalo Springs half Ironman June 24, 2007 -Marc
111 days till VINEMAN --EVERYONE
Okay... now, go workout!
HOURS!!!
To update, same as last time, you pick your gender and add your hours...
BTW... Congrats to Marc for winning the March competition.
* Marc -- 432.3 miles
* Nora -- 300 miles
* Lou -- 291 miles
* BOB -- 225.90 miles
* Kimmy -- 170 miles
onto updated deadlines:
13 days till Ironman Arizona April 15, 2007 -Marc
19 days till Texas MS150 April 21-22, 2007 -Linda and Kimmy
83 days till Olympic Tri for Life June 24, 2007 -Linda, Bob
83 days till Buffalo Springs half Ironman June 24, 2007 -Marc
111 days till VINEMAN --EVERYONE
Okay... now, go workout!
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