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  1. #1
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    oh that's funny!!

    sleep well.
    Sarah

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    hahaha. sleep well eventually!
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    Uh, I believe they call this one "Spinervals for the Lame and Halt", aka Spinervals 1.0, the fitness series. You guys had me so scared of Coach Troy that I got the absolute easiest one they had just to make sure I didn't start with one that would be awful. So...I'll be working my way up. Sure hope there's a brisk trade in secondhand Spinervals out there. They ain't cheap. But it sure was fun.
    "My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks

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    Humph. Glad I'm keeping you guys entertained with my future insomnia. It's good to be of use.
    "My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks

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    Hee hee. You're gonna be up alllllllll night.

    I'd have a PJ party with you but I'm heading to bed.
    Living life like there's no tomorrow.

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    Attachment 5189 thbpppthh
    Last edited by salsabike; 08-18-2008 at 01:16 PM.
    "My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks

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    late

    At least you'll have someone @ the other end of the globe who can talk to you when you're up @ some blech time!


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    Quote Originally Posted by salsabike View Post
    So...I'll be working my way up. Sure hope there's a brisk trade in secondhand Spinervals out there. They ain't cheap. But it sure was fun.
    Go ahead. Make the leap. Get the Uphill Grind. You don't need to use the same gears that ETC tells you to use. You don't need to be able to do every climb at first. Like Veronica, I like this workout; my pea brain needs entertainment to duke out the pain. So don't worry about working your way up one 'spensive DVD at a time per the difficulty rating. Look for ones that have the duration you like (many are the 45-55 min range and there is a leap to much longer sessions) and then adjust your gears or resistance or whether you stand until you gain more fitness. The structured intervals at any effort are better than too easy.

    The Team Clydesdale tape makes an excellent recovery tape or more mellow alternative to the Uphill Grind. Just remember that you can adjust your effort level to any workout. Pick ones that keep your brain happy.
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

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    Uphill Grind is an oldie but goodie. First of all, it's excellent hill training. But best of all, it's relatively SHORT in duration. I love combining it with Hillacious or even one of the leg strength-building workouts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velobambina View Post
    Uphill Grind is an oldie but goodie. First of all, it's excellent hill training. But best of all, it's relatively SHORT in duration. I love combining it with Hillacious or even one of the leg strength-building workouts.
    You know you're sick right?
    Living life like there's no tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wahine View Post
    You know you're sick right?
    You noticed? LOL

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    Hey, SK, thanks for that. Sounds like very sensible advice. Spouse would like Uphill Grind, too, I expect.

    Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
    Go ahead. Make the leap. Get the Uphill Grind. You don't need to use the same gears that ETC tells you to use. You don't need to be able to do every climb at first. Like Veronica, I like this workout; my pea brain needs entertainment to duke out the pain. So don't worry about working your way up one 'spensive DVD at a time per the difficulty rating. Look for ones that have the duration you like (many are the 45-55 min range and there is a leap to much longer sessions) and then adjust your gears or resistance or whether you stand until you gain more fitness. The structured intervals at any effort are better than too easy.

    The Team Clydesdale tape makes an excellent recovery tape or more mellow alternative to the Uphill Grind. Just remember that you can adjust your effort level to any workout. Pick ones that keep your brain happy.
    "My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks

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    Pricey but worth it (especially now )

    Last year I got this multi pack - http://www.spinervals.com/index.php?...roducts_id=199

    You'll always have something different.
    Sarah

    When it's easy, ride hard; when it's hard, ride easy.


    2011 Volagi Liscio
    2010 Pegoretti Love #3 "Manovelo"
    2011 Mercian Vincitore Special
    2003 Eddy Merckx Team SC - stolen
    2001 Colnago Ovalmaster Stars and Stripes

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    I have 3 different spinervals and my favorite one is the uphill grind. It seems to go faster then No Slackers Allowed and Suffer-O-Rama. This has been my first season with Coach Troy and so far so good.

 

 

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