Shasta Report & Rec.

[jobob]

Jo: Uh, Jo? You are one of my heroes from Climbing Club!

Well, here are a couple of things to chew on:

The most climbing I've ever done on a single ride was about 6300 feet (this past weekend, as a matter of fact)

Oh, and you say it was a series of out & back climbs? Well if I were on your ride, I would have likely bailed when the going got tough. In fact, on my ride this weekend the opportunity presented itself so I cut out the last few miles to the top of Mt. Tam. Your tenacity is really something.

So there. You're my hero now. Deal with it.

[Starfish]

The most climbing I've ever done on a single ride was about 6300 feet (this past weekend, as a matter of fact)

So...you got in a PB for climbing this weekend! Yay!! And, that also tells me that with the climbing you have been getting in every month, you're doing a heckuva lot of rides!

On my ride this weekend the opportunity presented itself so I cut out the last few miles to the top of Mt. Tam.

Sometimes we live to fight another day. Yesterday, I was within 4 miles of the summit when I saw a very fit looking, experienced looking man stopped, and I asked if he was OK. He appeared fine, but had decided to head back down the hill. We talked for a minute, and I remember admiring him for the wisdom to know when enough is enough.

On the flip side, if you really think you want a little extra oomph to finish it up the next time you do that ride, you might try one of the books I read this week for inspiration. They seriously helped me, and I thought of them as I rode. http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=17777

Of course, being flat out stubborn helps. My mom used to say "You're just like your father," and my dad used to say, "You're just like your mother." So I guess I come by it naturally!

(Also, I really have to add that this ride was an amazing ride in that everything just went really well. We'll see how it goes the next time, when my guts act up, when it rains and blows, when I get my 4th flat, or whatever. That's when I'll really find out what's there. Honestly, I feel like this ride was just a plain old gift from God...just one of those great days that you can only really respond to by saying "Thank you.")

So there. You're my hero now. Deal with it.

LOL...OK, I'll deal, I'll deal!

[aka_kim]

What an awesome report! A new superhero is born (really). Congratulations!!!

[Starfish]

What an awesome report! A new superhero is born (really). Congratulations!!!

You Californians are all posting these congrats with such deceptive sweetness...when really...

Holy Cow! I just read the Marin Century thread, and read a little something about YOUR performance over the weekend! Not to mention Jo's, oh, and MP simply riding through a little nausea-inducing pain (it's just a flesh wound! ).

You guys are something else (that ride profile with its "rollers" NOT!)

[aka_kim]

Yes, we are a deceptively sweet lot.

I have renewed and increased respect for the Mt. Tam double century riders (such as that woman with the @ss thetans and Veronica). When the century route split from the double route at about mile 75 I was thinking there was no way in hell I could have gone on for another 125 miles and 8000 feet! You superheroes rock.

[Trekhawk]

WOW!!!! I think the ladies have said it all and very well. Awesome ride Starfish.

[GLC1968]

Wow, wow, wow...Starfish...you are inspiring!!!

For the past few days, I've been coming back from an injury and SERIOUSLY doubting if I could do my big climbing century at the end of September. We haven't officially registered yet (partly because of funds and partly because I think I'm procrastinating in the hopes that it fills up ). Thank you so much for this post. I am truly inspired and I've just decided that we WILL do our ride and that I'm signing up on Thursday!

I'm so glad that it all went so well for you. You've worked really hard and you totally deserve it! Congratulations!!!

(now post pictures!! )

[Starfish]

For the past few days, I've been coming back from an injury and SERIOUSLY doubting if I could do my big climbing century at the end of September. I've just decided that we WILL do our ride and that I'm signing up on Thursday! (now post pictures!! )

Only you know if the injury needs training, babying, or a real rest...be wise!

That said, I have to say that although I've sometimes been a little embarrassed to ask so frequently for encouragement and advice from TE (can I say "self-centered?" ...sometimes blatantly fishing for encouragement)...well, I highly recommend doing just that! I've needed a lot of handholding in the past few months, and it has made all the difference...I cannot overstate that.

Please tell us all about your ride and let us encourage you! PM me if you want!

Pictures to be revealed in a few days!

[IFjane]

Starfish, as someone who decided NOT to attempt my big ride of the year I admire you so much! You are brave and strong and your perseverance is amazing. I salute you!

[Starfish]

Starfish, as someone who decided NOT to attempt my big ride of the year I admire you so much! You are brave and strong and your perseverance is amazing. I salute you!

Sometimes deciding not to ride takes the most courage. One thing I LOVE about cycling is that it helps us learn so much about taking care of ourselves well, in so many ways. This has bled over into my non-cycling life, too. And thanks for the salute! I'll take it!

[sundial]

Starfish, you serve as an inspiration on so many levels. I hope I face my challenges with as much courage and determination as you have shown in your quest.

[Veronica]

I am so happy for you! Your write up is awesome and I hope I can join you next year. Revel in those goals accomplished.

V.

[Starfish]

I am so happy for you! Your write up is awesome and I hope I can join you next year. Revel in those goals accomplished.
V.

You know you were instrumental in helping me get there. Truly, if it had not been for you, I don't believe I would have made it to the start line. Thank you. And, I think it is a ride you would enjoy. Shasta is a volcano, you know!

I hope I face my challenges with as much courage and determination as you have shown in your quest.

I hope you face your challenges with as much support as I did! That's the key!

[Wahine]

Starfish!!! You rocked it. Awesome!!

You know, I think you broke my record for the most climbing in one ride.

You did a great job reporting your ride as well. I love the chapters approach.

You are a climbing queen.

[ShubieGA]

What a great accomplishment! Brag on about the stats! They are amazing! You have EARNED it! Your story is joining some others on my fridge to keep me motivated! Way to go!