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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-10-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,863
Posted By Colonelmom

2016 in North Carolina is where I'll be… RR and...

2016 in North Carolina is where I'll be… RR and CRIT Master's women's 50+
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-24-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

First race of 2015 season Hi all its been...

First race of 2015 season
Hi all its been awhile, lots of life stuff going on.. retirement from Army, get a new job as contractor :-( get second new job as Department of the Army civilian :-)

SO...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-19-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

sarals, I applaud you.. you're out there mixing...

sarals, I applaud you.. you're out there mixing it up with the young girls.. it will make you stronger… and smarter… and you inspire me.. to keep riding… enjoying life to the fullest :) hoping the...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-17-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Glad to see most of you still on the forum and...

Glad to see most of you still on the forum and still racing…
Quick update…
Labrum tear repair surgery 25th Oct, 4 months of basically NO training.. I wasn't even cleared to be on my bike until 3...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-22-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,582
Posted By Colonelmom

all, Not due to a crash etc, potentially just a...

all, Not due to a crash etc, potentially just a lot of "over use" and mis diagnosis over the years... what Dr.s are finding out now.. what used to be considered just a "deep groin pull" is actually...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-21-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 44,759
Posted By Colonelmom

my last race before surgery... tough course.. but...

my last race before surgery... tough course.. but loved it... Jon Winters took the photo
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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-21-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 513,582
Posted By Colonelmom

I go under the knife on Friday (25 Oct) to...

I go under the knife on Friday (25 Oct) to hopefully FIX the left hip.... Labrum tear, impingement .. so if I post some weird stuff it is because I'm stuck on the couch with drugs. :thumb:
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-06-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

My second weekend of CX, I officiated all day...

My second weekend of CX, I officiated all day yesterday, mainly because of the hill, but today I toed the line with the Ws 4, a 30 minute suffer fest... The course was FAST and not very technical. I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-02-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,972
Posted By Colonelmom

From the 2013 rule book 4-3: (1) 20...

From the 2013 rule book

4-3: (1) 20 points; or,
(2) experience in 25 qualifying races with a minimumof 10 top ten finishes with fields of 30 riders+; or,
(3) 20 pack finishes with fields...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-30-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

I raced my first CX race this weekend.. it was...

I raced my first CX race this weekend.. it was one TOUGH race and it was only 45 minutes... I was at my aerobic limit for the entire 45 minutes.. I still have to work on my dismount and mount that's...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-18-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,972
Posted By Colonelmom

HEY all, I'm finally going to dip my toe into CX....

HEY all, I'm finally going to dip my toe into CX. I'll pick up the CX bike this Friday. There is a local CX training series on Tuesday nights.. any tips ... as you guys know.. I've been racing crits...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-11-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

I totally agree.. I actually feel good about my...

I totally agree.. I actually feel good about my racing.. when results are posted and they shoe the "AGE" of the gals I'm racing against...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-09-13, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Thanks... just sucks getting old and the brain...

Thanks... just sucks getting old and the brain saying go and the body says.. no :-0
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-09-13, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

I raced well on Sunday.. just don't have the snap...

I raced well on Sunday.. just don't have the snap in my legs after the two previous races to hold on to the field when there are kickers involved.. there were three short little kickers that the 1 2...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-07-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Second race much better. Sat in the entire race....

Second race much better. Sat in the entire race. Had to dig a few times because the 3 Pro cat 2 women where attaching each other. Total of 14 gals... Managed to give the gal I came down here...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-06-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

First race in the book, not completely happy with...

First race in the book, not completely happy with my results. But anytime I finish is a good day. Race was a women's open run with tHe junior's. several strong juniors but they could not hold a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
09-04-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

OK I"m doing to do it... finish the road season...

OK I"m doing to do it... finish the road season out in NC. Three crits Fri, Sat & Sunday... Friday is a women's open, Sat & Sun they have a 3/4 field that runs with the 1/2 but scored separately.....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-21-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,972
Posted By Colonelmom

AJ heal quick Tagaderm works wonders... I have...

AJ heal quick Tagaderm works wonders... I have some on my leg right now where I managed to scratch my leg getting off the bike because of my bee sting... but you can leave it on for days... wear...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-20-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Tuesday night training race.... you would think...

Tuesday night training race.... you would think "guys" would have figured out how to go three wide into a turn... since we've only been doing this since MAY... but apparently as guys get stronger.....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-16-13, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Anyone racing in NC early Sep. would like to meet...

Anyone racing in NC early Sep. would like to meet some of ya'll
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-16-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

I only changed my cadence to try and get water...

I only changed my cadence to try and get water from my camelback
To my leg. I wear just the blather under my skin suit. Suck in a mouth full of water spit it on my leg. Did not work very well
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-15-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Yeah.. regardless of what the computer was...

Yeah.. regardless of what the computer was showing.. puking.. tells the real story...
I just found out that there is an ominum in NC just a couple of hours south of here... three crits.. Friday,...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-14-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

finally a race report

All, I have been encouraged all season by your efforts... My season was short due to several factors.. mainly due to lack of events to enter that I was willing to travel for.. but this past weekend I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-24-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 32,395
Posted By Colonelmom

Sarals, I always have a Plan A and Plan B because...

Sarals, I always have a Plan A and Plan B because the other gals get a vote :-) I too have learned the importance of proper nutrition. Your body on the bike is a engine and it needs the right...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-22-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Colonelmom, small fields, wind, and much younger...

Colonelmom, small fields, wind, and much younger racers definitely make for hard races. I was feeling your pain a couple of weeks ago. Good for you for sticking it out! BTW, your time notations are...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Langley Speedway W/1/2/3 & W 3/4 The 1/2/3 race...

Langley Speedway W/1/2/3 & W 3/4
The 1/2/3 race went off at 1000 for 50 minutes with only 10 ladies on the line. This race is held on a 1/4 mile oval, only slightly banked. My goal, finish with...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-20-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

First of all GREAT job, you toed the line, you...

First of all GREAT job, you toed the line, you raced... there are lots of folks that don't even bother to get off the couch...

You are constantly looking at what went wrong... great.. but don't...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-13-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Battenkill, women's 3/4 IN a word PAIN... the...

Battenkill, women's 3/4
IN a word PAIN... the course is very demanding.. and there are no FLAT portions of the race, you're either going UP.. or down.. and I'm not a climber and you add in the DIRT...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-31-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

things said in the heat of racing are often...

things said in the heat of racing are often yelled. Hard to say it nicely when you are racing. If the gal took offense and holds a grudge, maybe she should find another sport. After all It wasn't...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-31-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

All thanks. Ex. Ouch. Next week is 50 mile...

All thanks. Ex. Ouch.
Next week is 50 mile RR and the following week Battenkill. Gonna see how these legs holdup.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-30-13, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Conquer the Canal TT, raced women's CAT 3,...

Conquer the Canal TT, raced women's CAT 3, managed to snag 2nd place.. not my fastest time, it was only 12 mile TT. I didn't get the best warm up.... my own fault and I know better, so the legs were...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,572
Posted By Colonelmom

I"m in, racing w 3/4 on Saturday.. running 25mm...

I"m in, racing w 3/4 on Saturday.. running 25mm Conti four Season, a little heavier tire, but hopefully will get through without flatting... if you read the web site, they recommend every rider carry...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-17-13, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

yeah one and the same...sounds like folks had a...

yeah one and the same...sounds like folks had a good weekend of racing
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-17-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

@sarals, chasm54 Thanks...

@sarals, chasm54 Thanks...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-17-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,458
Posted By Colonelmom

First let me introduce myself.. I will turn 50...

First let me introduce myself.. I will turn 50 this summer, getting back in to racing after a stent in Afghanistan and coming home with a torn Achilles..

Shamrock crit, W3/4; mainly single gals,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-13, 06:50 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 21,822
Posted By Colonelmom

why in the heck t would anyone think this is part...

why in the heck t would anyone think this is part of racing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-13, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,601
Posted By Colonelmom

Go to kt tapes web site they have video's for...

Go to kt tapes web site they have video's for every application. Knees you probably won't need an extra set of hands. Shoulder back. You'll need someone to help
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,601
Posted By Colonelmom

Get some KT tape, I have STAGE IV chondromalacia...

Get some KT tape, I have STAGE IV chondromalacia in my right knee, left knee has Stage III, I use KT tape to help with the tracking. IF you put it on correctly then it will stay on for a couple of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 872
Posted By Colonelmom

ok... short answer.. yes USAC has changed the...

ok... short answer.. yes USAC has changed the rule for this year...I'm a "C" official, but a racer also.

You have 15 minutes to protest the results once they are posted, you now have the ability...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,370
Posted By Colonelmom

GoPro HERo 3 silver, LG booties..

GoPro HERo 3 silver, LG booties..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 164,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Made it back earlier this month, but still not...

Made it back earlier this month, but still not really back on the bike. I sprain my ankle the end of June, and wasn't diagnosed properly, so in a "boot" for another two weeks; and even then...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-21-12, 02:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By Colonelmom

I had surgery done in winter of 2010, was on the...

I had surgery done in winter of 2010, was on the trainer after about three weeks, once I was off most the pain meds.. Initially I had to ride sitting straight up (like riding with no hands) because...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By Colonelmom

Keep doing what you enjoy... I've learned the...

Keep doing what you enjoy... I've learned the hard way... lost too many years of enjoying live waiting for "him" to join me... Now I pedal with my friends and have a blast... ON your granddaughter's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 164,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Thank-you.. my son-in-law is a Marine, Niece at...

Thank-you.. my son-in-law is a Marine, Niece at Annapolis, and son will head to WP in 2013.... dog face soldiers.... HOOAH to our brothers..
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 164,458
Posted By Colonelmom

Closing in on a ONE year tour in the Stan...and...

Closing in on a ONE year tour in the Stan...and 27 years of Army service... should be home mid August... looking to do ONE crit in NC in September... thanks for the support...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,486
Posted By Colonelmom

Did you really raise your bars 2" or 2cm.. 2" is...

Did you really raise your bars 2" or 2cm.. 2" is a huge jump... you might try a tompson micro adjustable ZERO set back seat post....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 01:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By Colonelmom

Thanks for the suggestions, sent an e-mail ...

Thanks for the suggestions, sent an e-mail

r
colonelmom
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-11, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By Colonelmom

You don't... just looking for ideas to try and...

You don't... just looking for ideas to try and make the spin bike or lifecycle bike work. BUT, when you're used to making mm adjustment, 1" adjustments just don't cut it... OR a cheaper way to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-11, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By Colonelmom

To be honest ma'am I think your going to have to...

To be honest ma'am I think your going to have to invest in one of those bike What problems are you having with the spin bike? Which spin bike models do they have at the gym there? The last two times...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-25-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By Colonelmom

check out SUFFERFEST, angles I think is what he...

check out SUFFERFEST, angles I think is what he calls his climbing work out... they are all great
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