Archive for August, 2010
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CASVAR 100, or LOTOJA Backwards
Posted on August 31, 2010 | 4 CommentsType: CASVAR Century Distance: 100.0 miles Time: 5:40:46 Average Watts: 146 watts Normative Power: 174 watts Total Work: 2,994 kJ Average Speed: 17.3 mph The fly fishing was great as you can tell from the photos, but the ride waiting for us on Saturday was even better. The group... -
Wyoming Fly Fishing in Star Valley
Posted on August 30, 2010 | 1 CommentI know this is a triathlon/cycling blog, but this experience was one of those that I just have to share. We did ride the CASVAR 100 on Saturday and may have been the quickest team (of course there were only 65 people preregistered for all... -
Star Valley Wyoming — It is What Jackson Hole Should Be
Posted on August 27, 2010 | 1 CommentI told you people I was headed up to Afton Wyoming to ride in the CASVAR 100 (I think it stands for the Cyclung Association of Star Valley Annual Ride) and we made it. This is a trip I am making with three of my... -
How to Climb on Your Bike Like a Goat — American Fork Canyon/Sundance Loop Report
Posted on August 25, 2010 | 5 CommentsType: Straight Uphill Distance: 43.06 miles Time: 2:56:34 Average Watts: 177 watts Normative Power: 209 watts Average Heart Rate: … Total Work: 1,873 kJ Average Speed: 14.6 mph Before I get started, this data was for the whole ride. For reference purposes, one loop of the Ironman St. George bike... -
Epic Day at Tour of Utah Stage 2 Start
Posted on August 19, 2010 | 3 CommentsThis has been one of the better days I have had this summer. I started the day out with a great 22.0 mile hammerfest with my buddy Shay. The whole time I was so stoked to be able to just be on my bike —... -
You Get Bucked Off, Get back in the Saddle
Posted on August 18, 2010 | 3 CommentsType: First Ride after the Crash Distance: 25.22 miles Time: 1:22:38 Average Watts: 156 watts Normative Power: 193 watts Average Heart Rate: … Total Work: 772 kJ Average Speed: 18.3 mph I”M BACK BABY! It was a slow ride, but it has only been three weeks since my bike wreck... -
Flexibility — Stretches for Common Leg Problems
Posted on August 17, 2010 | No CommentsThis is the second installment on flexibility for cyclists and runners. I know I have had some serious deterioration in my flexibility since I broke my elbow, but the good news is I have some fantastic stretches for this week. The focus of this week’s... -
08.12.10 — A Great Run Workout (My Favorite)
Posted on August 13, 2010 | 2 CommentsIntervals are a great way to improve both your cardiovascular efficiency and your speed and the great thing about them is you can do them in the pool, on your bike, or running. No special equipment is needed for them — all you need is... -
Flexibility — Common Leg Problems
Posted on August 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsAre you one of those people who looks like an old man when you are trying to run? To people see you on the street running and ask you if you need medical assistance? Do your legs hurt when you run or bike? Does your... -
Not so Stir Crazy 1.0
Posted on August 6, 2010 | 1 CommentType: Nice Easy Run to Make Sure I Still Work Distance: 5.0 miles Time: 42:25 Heart Rate: 161 bpm TSS: 68.0 Nice easy run around the neighborhood trying to make sure my legs still work. People, you would be surprised with what you can do with a...