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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

I did 5.9 miles today. I was flat out on energy....

I did 5.9 miles today. I was flat out on energy. It wasn't hot at 87 degrees, the head wind was 5-6 mph, Humidity was 50%. I just could not put on any miles. My ride time was 40 minutes. I had two...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

Didn't ride today but did an upper body workout...

Didn't ride today but did an upper body workout instead. Apparently yesterday I reached my anarobic threshold and for the rest of last night my metabolism was like a run-a-way train. I had the AC...
Forum: Southeast
05-04-12, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Ron let me get some more ride time in before we...

Ron let me get some more ride time in before we do that. That Stone Mountain track scares me a bit. I'll let you know. I had a good run for the first one.
Al
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 10,913
Posted By Retired

I really feel for you. All you can do is put out...

I really feel for you. All you can do is put out your own APB. Homeowners and renters should both cover contents, check with your agent.
Forum: Southeast
05-03-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Bikegeek57: glad you made it out of hibernation....

Bikegeek57: glad you made it out of hibernation. Today was my first day on my bike since last year
and my metabolism is like a run-a-way train. My endorphins are swinging from the chandelier !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,083
Posted By Retired

I'll be back in 3 months.

I'll be back in 3 months.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

11 miles for my first time this year. My goal was...

11 miles for my first time this year. My goal was 10 and I would have settled for 6 but ended up with 11. It was great to get back on the road. After about 2 miles I got this second wind and it was...
Forum: Southeast
04-30-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Ron, Hay Ron. Let me get out a few times and I...

Ron,
Hay Ron. Let me get out a few times and I think we are going to do that this year. How much (cost) to get into SM? Any senior discounts? I would drive there. Something to think about. I know I...
Forum: Southeast
04-30-12, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Well I'm back after a long while. I was just...

Well I'm back after a long while. I was just waiting for the pollen to die down. Got my vintage steel all shined up, made all the checks and everything is set to go later this week. I want to get in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

I did 6.9 miles today. Temp was 92 deg159975rees,...

I did 6.9 miles today. Temp was 92 deg159975rees, Humidity was 58% with a S wind at 3 mph. I called it early due to saddle problems.
I did catch these shots though.

159974
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,379
Posted By Retired

Ouch. Glad to hear your ok. Best of luck on the...

Ouch. Glad to hear your ok. Best of luck on the the sprint.
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Retired

Good point, thanks for that. I may be able to...

Good point, thanks for that. I may be able to afford a Y membership towards the end of the year in order to do that. Today I got out and walked a mile and kept it well within my safety level. I was...
Forum: Triathlon
07-11-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Retired

Dalai, Point well taken. Is the cutoff point...

Dalai,
Point well taken. Is the cutoff point the same for all sprint tri's?
Thank you for that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,499
Posted By Retired

Where are you guys watching this? All I get is...

Where are you guys watching this? All I get is Universal Sports on HDTV and all they have is Ping-Pong.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By Retired

Great camera work as well as the music. Really...

Great camera work as well as the music. Really interesting. Well done!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By Retired

Point well taken.

Point well taken.
Forum: Triathlon
07-11-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Retired

CJ, First of all thank you for your support...

CJ,
First of all thank you for your support and suggestions, since it was the only responce I got. However it was a good one. I did check out your suggestions. Here is what I found. The CAF goes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,877
Posted By Retired

Keep it up. The day I have to worry about Bears,...

Keep it up. The day I have to worry about Bears, and there has been a few here in Atlanta. Mind you, I said a FEW and not very often. I'll just worry about stray dogs.
Great Pic's.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By Retired

Lenny, I really love this. You do this so...

Lenny,
I really love this. You do this so well. I love to see other areas where people ride. Now you got me taking my camera when I ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

Today was just bad JuJu. I ran out of energy too...

Today was just bad JuJu. I ran out of energy too fast. I had made a saddle adjustment that didn't work out. It was 95 degrees and just could not catch my breath and then 2 stray dogs showed up on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

Ron, I didn't know I was supposed to, but to...

Ron,
I didn't know I was supposed to, but to answer your question, no I haven't. That road is mostly Semi traffic and they just drive on the other side of the road. It's wider than it looks. This is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-10, 07:52 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 8,020
Posted By Retired

Good question. Anyway: Jul-Dec 2009- total...

Good question. Anyway:
Jul-Dec 2009- total miles 242.82 miles
Jan-Jul 8 2010- total miles 224.52 miles
I also do weight training.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,272
Posted By Retired

It's a no brainer. I've had 6 of them in the...

It's a no brainer. I've had 6 of them in the past. It's longer than a regular stress test that's all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,353
Posted By Retired

Today I rode in 92 degree heat. I didn't go fast,...

Today I rode in 92 degree heat. I didn't go fast, drank a lot of water, but after a certain temp you just can't catch your breath. Extreme heat ( over 95) does not bother me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

158795158791158789 I did 10 Miles today. It...

158795158791158789

I did 10 Miles today. It was 92 when I started. As you can see in the pic to the right my road is partially shaded. The middle pic is of the road towards the end of that long...
Forum: Triathlon
07-06-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Retired

CJ, Thanks for that lead. I did check it out....

CJ,
Thanks for that lead. I did check it out. They go by the Paralympic Committee classifications. So I looked up the Paraolympics. They have a group which includes all those that do not fit into...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Retired

I need some help

I need some help. I am currently on a fact finding mission to assess if I would be able to do a Triathlon. I have not begun any training except for my cycling in an industrial park, and weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-10, 08:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,514
Posted By Retired

I've gained 5 lbs in the past month, although I...

I've gained 5 lbs in the past month, although I have been pumping iron more, so I think it muscle (I hope). I also notice a lower HR on my rides for the same distance and a higher VO2 Max.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

Beautiful day yesterday. I did 10 miles with an...

Beautiful day yesterday. I did 10 miles with an Ave HR of 100. My VO2 Max was 62 and I pumped out 144.76 Watts. Nothing earth shattering, I know. I also finished the President's Physical Fitness...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-10, 01:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 772
Posted By Retired

If I were you I'd wait till I'm 6 months post HA....

If I were you I'd wait till I'm 6 months post HA. Beta Blockers really slow me down and keeps my heart rate at a snails pace. Wait till you see what meds they will put you on and then decide. I'd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 772
Posted By Retired

A TRI BIKE!? See you in Hawaii Ironman

A TRI BIKE!? See you in Hawaii Ironman
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Retired

What does NYS require? a ACE or NASM to get a...

What does NYS require? a ACE or NASM to get a license?
What kind of education they have can have a great impact on the quality of training you get. On that first day Free Trail I'd be doing an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 772
Posted By Retired

Been wondering about you. Gald to hear your EF...

Been wondering about you. Gald to hear your EF bounced back to (at least) 60. That's better than 30. The cycling will help your heart alot.
Figure it this way; every day spent above ground is the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Retired

Gym shorts or no gym shorts; what kind of...

Gym shorts or no gym shorts; what kind of certification does she have? Have you checked?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Retired

Wow! Lucky you. It would depend what your goals...

Wow! Lucky you. It would depend what your goals are. Good luck with that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,238
Posted By Retired

I have no problem in hot or humid weather where I...

I have no problem in hot or humid weather where I ride is because it is partially shaded. The only time I don't ride is when there is a smog alert which we have had the past few days here in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By Retired

I have a Sportline HR wrist type. I paid $50...

I have a Sportline HR wrist type. I paid $50 bucks for. It died 6 months after I purchased it. I called customer service and they sent me 2 more. The second one died a month after the first and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,594
Posted By Retired

I've gained 2 lbs this cycling season. I was...

I've gained 2 lbs this cycling season. I was hoping it was muscle mass. It's not my waistline that's for sure. I'm on a 2000 calorie diet and I watch it like a hawk.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,770
Posted By Retired

Impressive. Well done! and yes, it's all about...

Impressive. Well done! and yes, it's all about goals.
Thanks for posting that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-10, 08:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,945
Posted By Retired

No, I've never seen a sign like that. I hear of...

No, I've never seen a sign like that. I hear of Coyotes here in Atlanta alot. I saw one a mile away from my house. I wish they were in my neighborhood for Animal Control assistance.

A while ago a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,789
Posted By Retired

I haven't been around that long to make any...

I haven't been around that long to make any judgement so I don't see anything wrong with it. One thing that is obvious is DnvrFox's leadership qualities. That is evident.
Sure, there are a lot of...
Forum: Southeast
06-13-10, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Welcome avosough, Your right they are...

Welcome avosough,
Your right they are overpriced. What I did was look in Pawn Shops. It took me about a month and I found an 86 Nishiki Olympic in very good condition for $30. I just wanted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,281
Posted By Retired

I'm too slow to ride with anyone but in the...

I'm too slow to ride with anyone but in the Industrail Park where I ride when I do my ave is 10.4. But it is kind of meaningless because my EF is only 30 so any stats I see I'm usually not included.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Thanks. I appreciate that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

I did 16.618 miles, the most I've ever done. It...

I did 16.618 miles, the most I've ever done. It was 89 degrees and the humidity was 79% with a light wind of 3 mph. Mostly Z2 with a pace of 10.4. VO2 Max was 67 and the Watts was 166.92. Ave HR was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,210
Posted By Retired

Hay, don't feel bad. I remembered to take...

Hay, don't feel bad. I remembered to take everything (well almost) the other day but locked myself out of my house!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

DnvrFox, I can tell your Brother in Law has...

DnvrFox,
I can tell your Brother in Law has heart failure just like me. Here is where cycling has helped me. When I first started to ride my bike I started to bring up clear sticky mucus; a lot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,128,157
Posted By Retired

What a day! I am so thrilled over these stats I...

What a day! I am so thrilled over these stats I cannot wait to see my Cardiologist in Aug.
Today I did 14.364 miles, Max Speed 18.7, Ride time 01:21:46, Temp 82 degrees, Humidity 79%, Wind SSE 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-06-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 741
Posted By Retired

Well done, and your the better man for it.

Well done, and your the better man for it.
Forum: Southeast
06-05-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,813
Posted By Retired

Bikegeek57, Did I spot you in Henderson Mill...

Bikegeek57,
Did I spot you in Henderson Mill (what used to be the High School) parking lot last Sunday?
The guy I saw had rack on the back of the bike.
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