Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 23, 2008 19:30:59 GMT -5
Anyone know any good ways to not get really bored when your riding on the trainer? Ive tried some movies and TV so far.
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Post by Aussie Rob on Oct 23, 2008 22:05:37 GMT -5
Ride with others.
COnversation passes the time, and keeps you from wussing out.
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Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 24, 2008 4:46:12 GMT -5
sounds simple enough, just gota move to the west side to come ride with you fellas
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Post by MarkD on Oct 24, 2008 7:11:48 GMT -5
A couple of things:
1. If TV/movies doesn't work, you are hurtin' !!
2. Do intervals - they make the journey go faster - here's an example:
15 minute warm up spin
Do 4 sets of 1-legged spins (each set is right leg x 2-3 minutes, left leg x 2-3 minutes)
10 minutes moderate paced spin
8 x 5 minutes hard spinning (w/ 2 minute rest intervals)
10 minute cool down
There you have it - a quick paced 90 - 100 minute workout.
md
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Post by Jack Carney on Oct 24, 2008 16:32:23 GMT -5
I was sure Tim Ritt would respond with something about porn.
Its all good baby its all good.
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Post by rogermiller on Oct 24, 2008 18:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by Aussie Rob on Oct 24, 2008 19:37:46 GMT -5
Oh, and Warren Miller movies get me through when im solo.
Rock/alternative music, and awesome skiing are gg. Makes me feel better about winter too.
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Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 24, 2008 19:42:00 GMT -5
Maybe i can get the guitar hero out and play that while im riding, kill 2 birds with one stone.
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Post by Brandon on Oct 25, 2008 7:56:47 GMT -5
I agree that the interval workouts are the way 2 go! It's worth the trip to hit the Spin or Excel in Cycling training sessions at least once to see how they structure the workouts...then structure your own at home.
I like to watch/listen to the Cavaliers, and do an interval workout similar to what Durno describes.....and change it up every session.
Who has the space on the east-side to start a weekly trainer session??
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Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 25, 2008 14:47:48 GMT -5
I may have the possiblity to start something on the east-side, as long as someone wants to lead it.
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Post by Brandon on Oct 29, 2008 12:37:54 GMT -5
Chris, I don't think I'll have the time to schedule a weekly group trainer ride...d**n school work gets in the way! But, if you'd like to get together once or twice early this fall/winter that would be cool. I'd be happy to bring along a structured workout that would be a mix of (mostly) power and cadance drills. I'll be focusing on power for most of this winter. Shoot me an e-mail or post a reply if you're interested.
-Brandon
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