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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-07-18, 08:55 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Sara, I wish you a full and complete recovery.

Sara, I wish you a full and complete recovery.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-05-18, 10:27 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Sunday, two hour endurance ride along the coast. ...

Sunday, two hour endurance ride along the coast. It was a cool day with moderate crosswinds.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-03-18, 03:22 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Warmup and 2X21' on the trainer. This was a...

Warmup and 2X21' on the trainer. This was a Roger's Session style VSC workout using his z system 2' z1 1' z2 1'z3 1'z2 1'z3' 1'z2 20"z4 repeat 3 times rest and do it again.

I do it as a fixed...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-03-18, 09:56 AM
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Posted By Hermes

I am looking at the weather and debating inside...

I am looking at the weather and debating inside versus outside. The forecast was for more rain but it appears that the rain may stay north of La Jolla / Del Mar. Although it is pretty yekky out.
...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-02-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Madera was a fun race and one of the few stage...

Madera was a fun race and one of the few stage races around. I did it twice but decided after 6 laps through the rough road sections, my back had enough. When I raced fields filled quickly and we...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-01-18, 05:51 PM
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Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Threshold climbing today. I did 3 out of 5...

Threshold climbing today. I did 3 out of 5 climbs up Soledad Mountain. The other two are too steep for me at this point. I did 26 minutes of threshold and 3.5 minutes of VO2 among other zones but...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-01-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

NorCal racing is looking weak. Madera was...

NorCal racing is looking weak. Madera was canceled. The reason is poor registration.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-01-18, 10:23 AM
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Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Tuesday, Mount Soledad 4x5 minute VO2 efforts and...

Tuesday, Mount Soledad 4x5 minute VO2 efforts and yesterday Fiesta Island - sprinters warmup plus two jumps then 20 minutes low cadence intervals in the drops followed by 20 minutes of tempo.

...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-27-18, 01:26 PM
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Posted By Hermes

In golf, keeping ones head at the same elevation...

In golf, keeping ones head at the same elevation throughout a complicated swing is essential to good ball striking. The pro teacher I was using told me that when he was a junior his father would...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-27-18, 09:26 AM
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Posted By Hermes

I think that is a great idea. My suggestion is...

I think that is a great idea. My suggestion is to go ASAP so that you have several weeks to adapt to any position changes before worlds.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-27-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10,745
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Posted By Hermes

Heathpack IMO, your position in the photo is...

Heathpack IMO, your position in the photo is perfect from a frontal area perspective. Drag force CdA is equal to the frontal area in meters squared (A) times a dimensionless number Cd: the drag...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-26-18, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Heathpack I can ride the ERO position but I...

Heathpack I can ride the ERO position but I cannot see very far ahead without putting a lot of strain in my neck when I raise my head.

My wife did a pursuit camp and but yet another aero expert...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-25-18, 10:03 PM
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Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Heathpack Great pics. It was a nice day in...

Heathpack Great pics. It was a nice day in Santa Monica but cool as well.

Okay. We picked up the car and did the paperwork. The dealer was able to purchase our car and reduce the cost of...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-24-18, 05:33 PM
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Posted By Hermes

Back to VSC today for a real workout versus a leg...

Back to VSC today for a real workout versus a leg opener. Our car arrived at the dealer yesterday after finally being released by the EPA. The best time to pick it up is tomorrow so we blew off...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-23-18, 04:52 PM
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Posted By Hermes

I love the Thai massage. I use a place in La...

I love the Thai massage. I use a place in La Jolla called the Asian spa which is a massage parlor that has Chinese female therapists. They do a combination of Thai, deep tissue and traditional oil....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
02-23-18, 03:19 PM
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Posted By Hermes

I did 7 days of Skiing the end of January and...

I did 7 days of Skiing the end of January and followed that up with an additional 8 days of altitude training. During my ski vacation, I moved my SPO2 from 89% at the base of Park City, UT to 95% at...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-23-18, 10:21 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Once a prom queen always a prom queen.:D

Once a prom queen always a prom queen.:D
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-17-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

I need to get cracking. I like your commitment...

I need to get cracking. I like your commitment to the track - Medina to Detroit is 2:45 drive. My drive to Carson is at best 1:50 - LA traffic. Last year, the San Diego Velodrome was closed so I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-08-18, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

My TSB was negative for awhile so I took five...

My TSB was negative for awhile so I took five days off and then restarted Saturday and Sunday. We rode the coast in San Diego on Saturday and then Camp Pendleton on Sunday. 4.5 hours of constant...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-06-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10,745
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Posted By Hermes

As Kristina Vogel ages, she will probably lift...

As Kristina Vogel ages, she will probably lift more weight.:D

The masters women of today are setting the bar for future generations. The younger women look at records and etc and say, I can beat...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-06-18, 10:20 AM
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Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Yep.

Yep.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-02-18, 11:01 AM
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Posted By Hermes

Happy New Year. First workout of the new...

Happy New Year.

First workout of the new year was at San Diego Velodrome - warmup, two jumps.

On New Years Eve, I did my team's "coffee" ride. The ride was an out an back 40 mile ride along...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-21-17, 09:39 AM
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Posted By Hermes

If I posted my FTP number, I would get condolence...

If I posted my FTP number, I would get condolence comments and lilies.:D

I made a conscience decision last year to give up my endurance for explosive strength and sprint power. If one makes a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-06-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10,745
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Posted By Hermes

A'jet Ug...northern Ohio weather...I remember it...

A'jet Ug...northern Ohio weather...I remember it well.

SDV workout yesterday with standard warmup, accelerations and jumps. 2x10' (3'/2' over/under) followed by 20' of 4 laps at the relief line...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-03-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Saturday was a 2 hour constant power endurance...

Saturday was a 2 hour constant power endurance coastal ride. It was a beautiful day with temps in the high 60s.

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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-02-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Thursday was an SDV workout that included warmup,...

Thursday was an SDV workout that included warmup, accelerations (seated and standing) jumps (seated and standing) and one 1/4 lap standing start. Next was a 6 lap hard effort and then 10 minutes of...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
12-01-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Boy, I need a new power meter. Mine seems to...

Boy, I need a new power meter. Mine seems to read low. This is the beauty of meters versus weights. A weight has the weight stamped on it whereas a meter could read low.:D
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-23-17, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Chuck: Sounds like a fun ride. Was the ride 106...

Chuck: Sounds like a fun ride. Was the ride 106 miles?
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-22-17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

San Diego Velodrome track workout yesterday. ...

San Diego Velodrome track workout yesterday. Warmup, accelerations and jumps then 3x10' 30on/30off followed by 20 laps of endurance.

We are having warm weather with light winds so it was a great...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-19-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Two coastal rides this weekend - 2 hours on...

Two coastal rides this weekend - 2 hours on Saturday and 1.5 hours on Sunday. The training goal of these rides was keep power on.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-18-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Hi Chuck: I have done two camps at Tuscon and I...

Hi Chuck: I have done two camps at Tuscon and I really like the area. I have done the rides you talk about and they are a lot of fun. Congrats on some great riding.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-17-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Great news on starting the PT and progressive...

Great news on starting the PT and progressive weight bearing. I put a warning sign on my ladder. DO NOT USE.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-17-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

After three days of feeling sick: coughing,...

After three days of feeling sick: coughing, congestion and fatigue, I went to the track yesterday and planned to ride as I feel. It was another beautiful day and I did the classic warmup and jumps. ...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-13-17, 10:54 PM
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Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

I have been working on strength and endurance so...

I have been working on strength and endurance so Saturday was a coastal ride and Sunday a strength training circuit. Today, was endurance loops around Fiesta Isand.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-13-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Is that fixed gear or three speed with coaster...

Is that fixed gear or three speed with coaster brake?
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-09-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

San Diego Track workout yesterday. Warmup,...

San Diego Track workout yesterday. Warmup, accelerations jumps plus 3 x 10 minute combination intervals. Fun day at the track and once again, I had the track to myself.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-07-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Yesterday was endurance work at San Diego...

Yesterday was endurance work at San Diego Velodrome. Warmup, accelerations and jumps. Then 3x(4x(3laps higher power and two laps lower power)). 10 minutes RBI.

We drove down to the gym at...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-07-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Congrats on your award Sara. And thanks for all...

Congrats on your award Sara. And thanks for all the work you do promoting racing.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

I had the same problem trying to figure out the...

I had the same problem trying to figure out the distances. I assume that they are ridden Merckx versus on a pursuit bike.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

2 hour endurance ride. Well, there was a charity...

2 hour endurance ride. Well, there was a charity ride going on along the coast yesterday so my ride was more of a Fredapalooza. My main goal was not to crash and I said so many on your lefts that I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-03-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Agreed. Lounges are brutal. I try not to...

Agreed. Lounges are brutal. I try not to recline too far.:D
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-03-17, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Yesterday 2 hour endurance ride. I met my former...

Yesterday 2 hour endurance ride. I met my former cycling friend that I encountered a couple of weeks ago for a reunion ride.

We started at Fiesta Island and rode to Point Loma. It is tricky...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-01-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

SD Velodrome today. Warmup, jumps and some HIIT...

SD Velodrome today. Warmup, jumps and some HIIT for good measure. Had the place to myself once again.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-30-17, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Got an email from SRM stating that they received...

Got an email from SRM stating that they received my power meter and it is in the queue. However, they are unable to predict when it will be repaired but they assured me that it will be done in the...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-30-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Yesterday 1.5 hour endurance ride. Continuing to...

Yesterday 1.5 hour endurance ride. Continuing to ride my backup bike while my SRM is being serviced. Another nice day although it was overcast at the coast for most of the ride.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-29-17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Hey. she rides next to me and pushes me up the...

Hey. she rides next to me and pushes me up the hills.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-28-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Allegheny Jet Nice workout. It reminds me of...

Allegheny Jet Nice workout. It reminds me of the workouts we had with my Russian coach. We had stations and had to move from workout station to station as fast as possible. After finishing, my...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-27-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Back at SD Velodrome yesterday. I had the place...

Back at SD Velodrome yesterday. I had the place to myself and it was hot but the workout was doable. I even looked forward to the windy back stretch to cool off.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-25-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

It is very hot in SoCal and today I did a coffee...

It is very hot in SoCal and today I did a coffee ride down the hill and rode along the beach trying to stay cool. We went to La Jolla Cove and back. Then I packed up my power meter to send back to...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-23-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 503,886
Posted By Hermes

Wow. Epic or dumb. If you have to ask, you know...

Wow. Epic or dumb. If you have to ask, you know the answer.:D

My yoga class yesterday could have ended badly and generated a lot of DOMS. Remarkably, I am not sore this AM and I was able to get...
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