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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by snapdragen
    After I had heat exhaustion, I was told I would be more susceptible to it in the future. Does anyone know if this is true, or was I being told an "old wives tale"?
    I think there's some truth to thermostats getting buggered up. I had some severe cold damage to my hands (not quite frostbite) and after that my thermostat changed dramatically, for heat and cold. Have you also noticed a difference in cold tolerance? I do OK with the heat now as long as I allow myself to go a little slower and to get acclimated to it (didn't even THINK about it before). I've done several long rides in the 90-100F range this summer and am doing OK. But as MP notes, I think the Endurolytes have really saved my hiney.

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    The other day Jesse mentioned that they do recognize first timers at the Triple Crown breakfast. I don't know what that recognition entails ... why don't you email him or Chuck Bramwell to see?

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    I was planning to e mail Jesse. Just haven't yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
    But you'll be better for Solvang? We could go down together then. Any interest in Death Valley Fall?

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    You know, even Solvang is pushing it, so I'd better pass. He was pretty adamant about the 6 months instead of 3. So I do what I'm told. (For once!!!!!)
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    Sheesh! Yeah, do the right thing!

    There's always next year.

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  6. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
    Sheesh! Yeah, do the right thing!

    There's always next year.

    V.

    Yeah. It's the stupid anti-coagulants. He dismissed any idea of taking them for less than 6 months because apparently very bad things can happen if you stop them early, especially since mine was a full blown pulmonary embolism instead of a DVT. He was also super adamant and serious about how bad riding/crashing on the drugs would be.

    Oh well.

    I wish that the double and brevet schedules were published so at least I could plan. But I have a pretty good idea what I am going to do. Assuming my "cross-training" works out as intended.
    Sarah

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


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    Quote Originally Posted by snapdragen
    After I had heat exhaustion, I was told I would be more susceptible to it in the future. Does anyone know if this is true, or was I being told an "old wives tale"?
    Yes, it's true. I got a bad case of it on a century ride, and for a couple of years afterwards got sick from the heat pretty quickly. I remember reading about it to confirm my suspicion. It felt like my internal thermostat was damaged - I couldn't handle heat at all, nevermind doing 50 miles in 100+ degrees.

    That was 20 years ago, and since then I've learned to over-hydrate. And I have moved to a hotter climate, so I can handle heat much better now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois

    I wish that the double and brevet schedules were published so at least I could plan. But I have a pretty good idea what I am going to do. Assuming my "cross-training" works out as intended.
    You can see dates for many of the doubles here. They have posted through June of next year.

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