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Forum: Great Lakes
11-14-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

yesterday was a gift, not many days like that in...

yesterday was a gift, not many days like that in Nov in NE OHio. We rode 45 miles, by SPencer Lake then Wellington, just a beautiful day, enjoyed it immensely.

Today I'm back at the salt mines,...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-12-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

agree 100 million percent w/this, Stumps. ...

agree 100 million percent w/this, Stumps. Freedom isn't free, and it's not always someone elses son or daughter who pays the price for the freedom we enjoy and all too often take for granted, myself...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-12-09, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

thanks for the info, Dan, I will look into it. ...

thanks for the info, Dan, I will look into it. Don't especially like the name, though lol, wouldn't Giro Girls be better?

I haven't been able to get on the bike this week but I have done some...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-08-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

:) no need to aplogize, you and Tina have great...

:) no need to aplogize, you and Tina have great kids and every reason to be proud and brag on them!
Forum: Great Lakes
11-08-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

Happy birthday KDGrills! :bday: 49 miles...

Happy birthday KDGrills! :bday:

49 miles today Oberlin to New London, headwind on the way down, tailwind on the way back, love it when it works out like that:thumb:
Forum: Great Lakes
11-01-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

fixed:) It was a fun day working the rest...

fixed:)

It was a fun day working the rest stop, nice seeing you and Tina......I kept hearing what a great job you guys do at Mill Hollow!

And I had the pleasure to meet some BF'ers for the...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-29-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

quick solo ride during lunch today for 18 miles....

quick solo ride during lunch today for 18 miles. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

and.......I turned over 5K for the year w/this ride, finally!
Forum: Great Lakes
10-27-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 31,327
Posted By momof4greatkids

6x2:00 w/2 min RI, +wu & cd. It felt hard.

6x2:00 w/2 min RI, +wu & cd. It felt hard.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-26-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By momof4greatkids

those tires wouldn't happen to have been conti gp...

those tires wouldn't happen to have been conti gp 4000's because that scenario sounds hauntingly familiar!

Sorry about the blow out but it sounds like all's well that ends well. I would have...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-26-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By momof4greatkids

I won't be riding this, but I'll be working at...

I won't be riding this, but I'll be working at the Wakeman stop.

The lunch stop on this ride is the best, all homemade soups and such. May I also recommend the chicken noodle soup at the lunch...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-26-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

today, 24 mile ride, then a 2 mile run, beautiful...

today, 24 mile ride, then a 2 mile run, beautiful day, didn't mind the SW wind a bit.

yesterday 5K race in morning,(for which I was way overdressed despite the 37 degree temp at start) then 21...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-21-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

^^^^^ nice ride Dan! I too bugged out of...

^^^^^ nice ride Dan!

I too bugged out of work early, and got 58 miles down to Lodi. The rollers on Vandemark helped break up a pretty steady southerly heawind. Such a beautiful day I didn't...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-19-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

44 miles today, I think the leaves are peaking. ...

44 miles today, I think the leaves are peaking. Very beautiful w/the bright blue sky for a backdrop. Much more comfortable w/the warmer temps. Yeah, a little wind to keep us honest.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-18-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

44 miles meandering around Lorain County today. ...

44 miles meandering around Lorain County today. Totally not loving these cold temps, but it's better than the trainer.

I definitely feel the fitness fading, and that on top of the cold weather...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,697
Posted By momof4greatkids

what I do for money? registered nurse what...

what I do for money? registered nurse

what I do for love? mom to my 4 great kids.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-14-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

2x20@VO2 w/2m RI, + WU and CD. On the trainer. ...

2x20@VO2 w/2m RI, + WU and CD. On the trainer. CD cut short to make it to my daughter's volley ball game.

Someone needs to revive that trainer thread, sadly.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-11-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

Tina, you are awesome! :thumb: I had been...

Tina, you are awesome! :thumb:

I had been worrying about this one all week, I'd heard it was going to be tough. It was really tough. I guess it was a combination of the chilly weather and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By momof4greatkids

hmmm, thanks for the advice. The bike has been...

hmmm, thanks for the advice. The bike has been ridden in some bad weather, only when it couldn't be avoided, but never stored outdoors. It's just two years old.

The rear shifts fine.

I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-09, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By momof4greatkids

trouble shifting, any advice?

Once in a while my when I shift the front derailler, either up or down (it's a triple) it just won't budge. It takes almost all my strength to shift it, if I can even get it to move at all. (it's...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-07-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By momof4greatkids

post season summary

I've taken this verbatim from Joe Friel's blog. Thought it would be interesting to see your responses to the post-season summary questions as presented by Joe Friel.

Here are five questions to...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-06-09, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

sh'ya! if you see me say hi..... my bike is...

sh'ya! if you see me say hi..... my bike is distinctive, a "moto yellow" Serotta. Most days I've got a few capable male roadie types w/me;)

today I ran and did a strenth wo...no cycling.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

Tsuru, all you needed was a curmudgeon on a...

Tsuru, all you needed was a curmudgeon on a recumbent and you'd have a full house!

58.6 miles down and around Spencer. Fabulous day to be alive, and doin' fine.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 14,799
Posted By momof4greatkids

that is an unbelievable tragedy.....made me cry:(...

that is an unbelievable tragedy.....made me cry:( I feel for his parents.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-09, 05:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,301
Posted By momof4greatkids

I share your excitement! That is a...

I share your excitement! That is a bea-yoo-tee-full bike! Congrats on turning your life around!:thumb: You probably feel like you got a new lease on life.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By momof4greatkids

Screen one Speed HR-Cadence Grade-Distance ...

Screen one
Speed
HR-Cadence
Grade-Distance

Screen 2
Time of day
Avs Speed-Heading
Time-Total ascent
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,252
Posted By momof4greatkids

cycling also releases endorphins, which leads to...

cycling also releases endorphins, which leads to feelings of euphoria and elation :thumb: After two days off the bike and start to feel cranky and depressed. I much prefer elated and euphoric.;) ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 04:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
Posted By momof4greatkids

Congrats to you TC!! Keep it up! Your new...

Congrats to you TC!! Keep it up! Your new healthy lifestyle is becoming a habit. Keep on insipring others and move toward your goals! Awesome story!:thumb:
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By momof4greatkids

you done good, kids :thumb: Hope you got some...

you done good, kids :thumb: Hope you got some pics! and that you took some time for recovery.

Colleen
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 14,799
Posted By momof4greatkids

the Browns....

...Finally got a TD! Woohoo!..........and the extra point is good.

It's hard being a Browns fan these days, gotta celebrate the victories when they present themselves.:thumb:
Forum: For Sale
10-03-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 388,741
Posted By momof4greatkids

have: Terry Fly (women's) w/ti rails w/~500...

have: Terry Fly (women's) w/ti rails w/~500 miles on it.

want: Brooks B17
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,285
Posted By momof4greatkids

first I thought "huh?" then the bulb went...

first I thought "huh?" then the bulb went off...:lol:

Get better quick!
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By momof4greatkids

Fall-n-Leaf?

Anyone in for the Fall-n-Leaf? I'm going for the first time this year w/a group of friends but I'm little bit skeered...heard it was hard. :o It's reported to be really pretty, though.
...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,408
Posted By momof4greatkids

Nice to have your family along, Thomas. I'm...

Nice to have your family along, Thomas.

I'm going this year w/a small contingent from my area, and it will be my first time. I wasn't sure about it at first. Same kind of concerns others have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 06:39 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 8,039
Posted By momof4greatkids

perhaps not necessary, but nice nonetheless;) ...

perhaps not necessary, but nice nonetheless;)

Mrs UMD, well done:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 05:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,397
Posted By momof4greatkids

purdy shweet! Perfect in every detail, well...

purdy shweet! Perfect in every detail, well done, Scott.

Definitely "hot":thumb:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-17-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,160
Posted By momof4greatkids

wow, that is hard core (pun intended)

wow, that is hard core (pun intended)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,357
Posted By momof4greatkids

absolutely, do it! if you've gone 75, you are...

absolutely, do it! if you've gone 75, you are ready. It's a lot of fun riding a supported ride, you can find a new friend or two along the way and ride with them. It's a blast. You will be hooked
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By momof4greatkids

CTS LTHR field test?

Has anyone familiarized themselves w/the CTS LTHR field test as proposed in his new book Time Crunched Cyclist?

After the warm-up, it's 2x8 min w/10 min RI. Seems a little shorter than some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-09, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,303
Posted By momof4greatkids

when I rode a particularly long,, one-day ride...

when I rode a particularly long,, one-day ride this season (160 miles across Indiana) the nectar of the gods for me was a small bottle of pepsi every couple of hours. I don't know what it was, it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-09, 05:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,429
Posted By momof4greatkids

thanks, I needed that

thanks, I needed that
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-09, 05:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,429
Posted By momof4greatkids

Subway is surely the lesser of the evils, but I...

Subway is surely the lesser of the evils, but I haven't had any Subway since I read the nutrition label and found out my favorite low fat Sweet onion teriyaki chicken had almost 2gm of sodium in it. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,889
Posted By momof4greatkids

Hi Dan! Nice post. I highlighted the part...

Hi Dan!

Nice post. I highlighted the part that spoke to me, because I feel that same way quite often. And you and the Mrs are really quite amazing in what you have accomplished, and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By momof4greatkids

dude! You're living the dream, enjoy it! ...

dude! You're living the dream, enjoy it!

One of the strongest riders I've seen lately was a very thin man w/really scrawny legs. He joked that he requests #111 for tri's because it's all that...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-07-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 327,336
Posted By momof4greatkids

awesome Tina! Hang on to that form, you are...

awesome Tina! Hang on to that form, you are doing great!

I'm so sorry I missed this one:( Good job guys and girls!

I did a 30 miler, and a short run. Running is hard.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-03-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By momof4greatkids

noted.....:thumb: I should apply those rules...

noted.....:thumb:

I should apply those rules to my own life it would run much smoother.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-03-09, 05:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By momof4greatkids

get better quick Chip! Colleen ps: my son...

get better quick Chip!

Colleen
ps: my son is joing the Marines soon, any words of wisdom for him or his proud but worried Mama?
Forum: Great Lakes
09-01-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 819
Posted By momof4greatkids

(raises hand) me!

(raises hand) me!
Forum: Great Lakes
08-30-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,800
Posted By momof4greatkids

i was going to say buy more gear, but since...

i was going to say buy more gear, but since that's out....I find general sloth has a strange insidious way of perpetuating itself. For moi, assuming you are rested and not overtrained....the best...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-30-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 862
Posted By momof4greatkids

of course, that's such a pleasant way to spend...

of course, that's such a pleasant way to spend "together time":)

She taught at Keystone? I hope her position is open for my daughter who graduates w/a teaching degree next May....My kids are...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-30-09, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 862
Posted By momof4greatkids

I laughed :roflmao2: Mrs Allegheny might...

I laughed :roflmao2:

Mrs Allegheny might find this comes under the category of "be careful what you wish for"...:)
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