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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-13-13, 04:11 PM

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Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Thanks! And yes I rode the Quick 5. I don't...

Thanks! And yes I rode the Quick 5. I don't know how much it weighs but I'll take the scale out there and see what it comes to.

I will say that I was one of the very few who did the 100k with a...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-10-13, 08:59 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

I agree with the HR thing. I mash my pedals and...

I agree with the HR thing. I mash my pedals and turn it into a power workout. Cardio benefit isn't what it could be if I slowed down and spun. Maybe I could train myself to get my mph back up...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-10-13, 08:40 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

I would get more cardio for just the reason you...

I would get more cardio for just the reason you mentioned... faster! To get a good cardio workout on my hybrid I have to gear down and spin way faster than I normally do. That means going slower...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-10-13, 07:21 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Next year I am aiming towards getting a road...

Next year I am aiming towards getting a road bike. I think I would be able to get a better cardio workout with a road bike and be able to more easily do the 100 mile century rides. For now with the...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-10-13, 07:08 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

The 100k on July 4th went great! Killed my legs...

The 100k on July 4th went great! Killed my legs but well within doable.

Here my blog write up: http://www.280dude.com/2013/07/05/100k-ride-vandalia-butler-freedom-tour-2013/

We got out the...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-10-13, 06:59 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Here I am! Thanks for the concern! Posting...

Here I am! Thanks for the concern! Posting about it now.

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 07:13 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

This sounds good. And as I predicted my evening...

This sounds good. And as I predicted my evening just got booked so I'll be doing all this in the dark. However I'll do it because 1) It's fun and 2) It will make Thursday better.

Thanks for all...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 03:52 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Thank you! I'll come back and tell everybody all...

Thank you! I'll come back and tell everybody all about it.

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 03:51 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

That sounds fair. Push as hard as I can then let...

That sounds fair. Push as hard as I can then let the recovery work. I think I will see if I have the time (I'll make the time) to do that.

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 03:50 PM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Don't think two days out is enough rest to...

Don't think two days out is enough rest to recover from a long one?

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 11:01 AM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

I agree with that and am just trying to get to...

I agree with that and am just trying to get to "best I can" in that time. I think you are right that if I try and get into proper shape all I would do is deplete my legs. The goal here would then...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

06-30-13, 08:24 AM

Replies: 25

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

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Posted By WonderMonkey

Leading up to the 100k on Thursday

I'm not ready for it but I will be able to finish it. I did a 50 miler at the beginning of the month and then was off the bike for three weeks due to fastpitch softball season (I coach), work,...

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