telegirl
11-03-2006, 03:57 AM
Last night, I decided to pop out the CycloZen DVD and hop on my trainer. We got a new trainer, which was working beautifully, and I thought that instead of complaining how dark and cold it was, I needed to sweat to the oldies and so off I went.
First, some yoga moves....ok, how the heck is he popping on and off the floor like that? And I am not so sure that my downward dog is really a downward dog, but feels more like a downward ferret.
Next, on the bike for some hard interval type training. You are supposed to keep at 100 rpm, but I'm thinking that I was more around 10 when I got into the harder gears. And he kept saying "I'm with you. I'm with you." And I kept saying "No you aren't. You are probably at home, watching Dr. 90210 and eating chips. You aren't with me!" BikeHubby kept coming down to check on me, since he thought it strange I was having a conversation with the DVD, but that's another story.
So I am pounding away.....sweat dripping....."Only one minute left!" he claims. "You can do it!" I have nothing to say, since I only have enough breath left to keep me from passing out..... "THAT'S IT! He says. "Good job. Now let's cool down." I go down into an easier gear, grab some water and start spinning....I am finally able to wipe the sweat from my eyes and explain to the DVD that I'm not so sure that I did that good of a job. As I am telling the television how I need to improve, I hear this light thunk from the back of my bike. AND WHEEEEEEE......my bike releases from the trainer and I go flying across the basement. Over some wood on the floor, barely missing the woodstove and the pool table, around some shoes, and surprisingly come to a stop without damaging myself or anything else....
Note to self: Check bike BEFORE mounting to make sure it is locked in a stable position.
On the other hand, I think that it was good cyclocross practice. But I don't think I will be able to ride over those barriers!
First, some yoga moves....ok, how the heck is he popping on and off the floor like that? And I am not so sure that my downward dog is really a downward dog, but feels more like a downward ferret.
Next, on the bike for some hard interval type training. You are supposed to keep at 100 rpm, but I'm thinking that I was more around 10 when I got into the harder gears. And he kept saying "I'm with you. I'm with you." And I kept saying "No you aren't. You are probably at home, watching Dr. 90210 and eating chips. You aren't with me!" BikeHubby kept coming down to check on me, since he thought it strange I was having a conversation with the DVD, but that's another story.
So I am pounding away.....sweat dripping....."Only one minute left!" he claims. "You can do it!" I have nothing to say, since I only have enough breath left to keep me from passing out..... "THAT'S IT! He says. "Good job. Now let's cool down." I go down into an easier gear, grab some water and start spinning....I am finally able to wipe the sweat from my eyes and explain to the DVD that I'm not so sure that I did that good of a job. As I am telling the television how I need to improve, I hear this light thunk from the back of my bike. AND WHEEEEEEE......my bike releases from the trainer and I go flying across the basement. Over some wood on the floor, barely missing the woodstove and the pool table, around some shoes, and surprisingly come to a stop without damaging myself or anything else....
Note to self: Check bike BEFORE mounting to make sure it is locked in a stable position.
On the other hand, I think that it was good cyclocross practice. But I don't think I will be able to ride over those barriers!