I'm on track to reach 6000 km in the coming months. I'm almost at 5500 now and just plan on riding easy on the weekends. Last year I rode too hard for my taste in the winter and ended up a bit depressed about riding in February. I am hoping to start fresh this spring, so I'll ride only recreationally through the winter. I want to ride my bike to enjoy the scenery and open air, not to train.
I'm using the spare time to run a lot and swim a little bit. I'm trying to spend more time stretching, and do more strength training starting November...
Overall it was a great year on the bike, especially the summer.
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10-12-2006, 08:48 AM #1
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10-12-2006, 09:21 AM #2
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Since this year I got back on the bike after a long layoff due to injuries, I started with a conservative goal of 1000 miles for the year. Passed that goal a while back, now at approx. 1300, and beginning to think that 2000 miles might be do-able. I've been averaging 50 miles a week, and figured out I'd only have to increase by about 7-8 miles a week to make a solid 2000 by New Year's Eve.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.......Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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10-12-2006, 09:26 AM #3
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Oops, my math was off a bit--I've gotta average about 65 miles a week to get in 2000 by the end of the year. Still think I can....
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10-12-2006, 09:36 AM #4
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Well, I injured my knee in the summer, so I´ve had to revise my goal downwards
I was going to ride a century this summer, so my goal is to do one next spring.
I´m intending to enjoy commuting to work until the snow starts and get fit for the Vasaloppet in March (90km cross-country ski race).
I´m so impressed by what everyone here has done this year.
Bron
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10-12-2006, 09:48 AM #5
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I've had to revise my mileage goal down as I realized I wasn't going to make my original goal of 7500 miles (last year I did 7400 and was hoping I could do 7500 this year. But, a wet winter cut into my long rides and I couldn't make it up in the summer months).
If I get can in 1000 miles by December 31st I'll have 6400 miles in this year. The weather plays a big factor in my riding at this point, so we'll see. Nancy
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10-12-2006, 09:55 AM #6
in denial
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My goal: Not get any fatter.
Oh, and this school term (ending in December) I want to commute at least every Tu-Th, if not more days per week. Rain or Shine.
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10-12-2006, 10:24 AM #7
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I already have 2,250 on my bike and I really hope to get 3,000 in before the end of the year. The only problem is to be pregnant and try to achieve this goal. But I think that if I don't grow very fast I could get there.
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10-12-2006, 10:31 AM #8
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Considering that my riding year was cut cleanly in half, ending at the end of June, I have obviously had to reassess my goals!
In the 6 months I was able to ride this year, I did 3 doubles and a 600k, close to 3000 miles total, so I am not too disappointed, all things considered.
My goal for the rest of the year is to try to be patient and heal so that I arrive in good health when I can ride in January. I'm also doing this silly marathon - but mostly fast walking, as I do notice some continuing ill effects when I push intensity level too high.
the hard thing for me will be patience at the beginning of next year, not pushing too much too fast. Patience is not one of my strong suits, so I will need to work on that!
V you can hit 300 k climbing no problem!Sarah
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10-12-2006, 12:28 PM #9
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MP- Sorry to hear that even running/walking is bothering you. I hope it's just the medication you are taking.
At the rate you were going, you would have easily surpassed most of us! But as fate would have it.....
Mend, and keep up your good spirits. Always nice to hear about you! Nancy
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10-12-2006, 10:41 AM #10
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After being diagnosed and put on medication, I had to completely revise my goals. Now I am working on stay in shape and increasing endurance, hoping to be medically cleared soon to get on the trainer and out my bike. In the meantime, running will suffice.
Jennifer
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10-12-2006, 10:55 AM #11
just call me wilma
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My goal this year was to lose weight (15 lbs), bike more than 1500 miles, to start commuting and complete a century.
So far, I have completed 2 centuries, I now commute at least twice a week, I've put over 1500 miles on my road bike (not counting commute miles)...BUT, I've gained 5 lbs!!
So, to round out the year as a success...I need to lose 20 lbs. That might be a bit too aggressive. Perhaps I'll just up my milage goals?
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