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  1. 07-08-2010, 05:00 PM #1
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    My husband just completed a 1200K rando ride last week. Was a bit nervous the week before, since the longest ride he'd done before that was a 600K. We put it all in equation form:

    DFL>DNF>DNS

    Although with your strength in running and the bike, I agree, you will NOT be DFL. But I'd still rather be last than at home not doing it. So good for you, Oak! I'm betting a dinner in Seattle, if you ever come here, right here that you'll have a ton of fun.
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    PS - dares have very little effect on me. One of the things that pushed me over the edge was on the fourth of July, when the husband of one of the cyclists I ride with opined that I couldn't do it. That's how you get me to try anything.
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    Enjoy! We want to hear all about it!
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  4. 07-08-2010, 08:37 PM #4
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    Yay!

    Personally, I think you are going to surprize yourself when you get out there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    PS - dares have very little effect on me. One of the things that pushed me over the edge was on the fourth of July, when the husband of one of the cyclists I ride with opined that I couldn't do it. That's how you get me to try anything.
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  6. 07-09-2010, 02:54 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by salsabike View Post
    My husband just completed a 1200K rando ride last week. Was a bit nervous the week before, since the longest ride he'd done before that was a 600K. We put it all in equation form:

    DFL>DNF>DNS
    Ok, I have to bite - DNF = did not finish.

    DNS = did not start?

    DFL = ?

    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    PS - dares have very little effect on me. One of the things that pushed me over the edge was on the fourth of July, when the husband of one of the cyclists I ride with opined that I couldn't do it. That's how you get me to try anything.
    I am the same way - and looking forward to hearing all about it! You will have a great time and be so glad that you went for it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
    DFL = ?

    Dead F***ing Last.
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  8. 07-09-2010, 03:00 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    Dead F***ing Last.
    Ahhh, ok. That is what "I" would be if I tried a Tri - I can't swim (other than a pretty good back-stroke) or run more than .5 mile

    So I think you Tri-gals just plain rock - and I will stick to my bike and focus on endurance
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
    Ahhh, ok. That is what "I" would be if I tried a Tri - I can't swim (other than a pretty good back-stroke) or run more than .5 mile
    I used to say the same thing. Hang out in this forum long enough and you'll get sucked in too! It only took me 5 years to finally give in commit to it....
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