The "Excuses" Thread
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Naels » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:24 am
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:55 pm
Nine days, nine numbers...
Tuesday 38.2, Wednesday 40.6, Thursday 41, Friday 40, Saturday 42, Sunday 40, Monday 38, Tuesday 38, Wednesday 38
And so far the actual maximums have been exceeding the forecast.
Excuse enough?
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Max » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:21 pm
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby twizzle » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:36 pm
Nope - I've raced a crit at 37C.ColinOldnCranky wrote:Perth:
Nine days, nine numbers...
Tuesday 38.2, Wednesday 40.6, Thursday 41, Friday 40, Saturday 42, Sunday 40, Monday 38, Tuesday 38, Wednesday 38
And so far the actual maximums have been exceeding the forecast.
Excuse enough?
Mind you, my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth when I swallowed after the finish. I think I won that night, but I deserved it : at one point I had to follow a guy who was sweating so much I was being sprayed when following behind him. Not pleasant.
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:54 am
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby dynamictiger » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:22 am
Swmbo put her foot down. Told me I coldn't ride my bike to work after spin class on Friday as it was going to be too hot and I might get cramp and I have been to spin class. So had pretty good excuses anyway.Friday 40
Took a spoonful of cement and rode anyway. Friday wasn't that bad. Did get a few cramps that night from not being able to get enough water in. Oh well.
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Postby Dropbear20 » Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:28 am
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Postby DaveOZ » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:54 am
I remember one day I walked home from school and forgot I had ridden that morning. I only noticed when I got home and my bike was not in the garage. Back to school and it was still there.
I have loads of excuses not to ride today.
I'm still a bit sore after a fall last week.
I'm sunburnt.
I was raining.
It's getting darker in the morns.
My bike was too clean to get dirty.
BUT I still rode and enjoyed it.
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Postby CommuRider » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:07 am
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Postby Lizzy » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:35 pm
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby bosvit » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:09 pm
Worn one through and blew out the spare
Anyway I am working 14hr days so I can get home asap.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby KonaCommuter » Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:38 pm
bosvit wrote:If you keep commuting 5 times a week you won't have to worry about the company health fair next year. You will be a star performerKonaCommuter wrote:My excuse is that Ive already done 5 commute this week and that I had to start earlier today than usual but didn't get up any earlier. Feel a bit slack to be honest. Especially after my bad(ish) results yesterday at the company health fair (poor resting heart rate, bmi in the obese category and 112 cm waist)
I know that this isn’t an Excuse for not commuting however I took my RHR this morning and i’ve moved from having a poor resting hear rate to good bordering on excellent BMI is dropping as well albeit slowly and lost about 5cm off my waist < the grin isn’t big enough
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Postby alkhoo » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:19 am
Tuesday: 0km - Continued working at client's place.
Wednesday: 0km - More work at client's place, plus I had to go check up on the house that's at lock-up stage - almost complete - and meet with concreter.
Thursday: 0km - Worked from the office but another planned meet-up at the house with the site supervisor. Meeting didn't eventuate as we couldn't get into the house - concreter doing the driveway.
Friday: 0km - Re-scheduled meeting with the site supervisor this arvo.
Yes, not happy Jan! Hoping the 100km ride planned for Sunday will make up for it.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby KonaCommuter » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:10 pm
My excuse Thursday - knackered. Friday feeling heaps better but wanting to rest up more. Saturday, well, it’s going to be a physically tough day and a long one as well. The OT is good but it’s getting old
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby KonaCommuter » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:32 pm
Really, my legs are so very tired, and I’m feeling run down. I think that I really need to examine my diet.
But maybe I’m just making excuses
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Max » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:21 pm
That's what this thread is for!!KonaCommuter wrote:But maybe I’m just making excuses
Take a breather. It will make you feel better and you'll enjoy the riding more when you get back into it.
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Postby CommuRider » Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:11 am
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby ave a go » Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:25 am
Again, took the opportunity to bring a week + worth of work gear in with me all at once.
Back into it tomorrow and Friday though - no excuses!!!!!!
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Postby Lizzy » Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:40 am
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:17 pm
Don't blame you Lizzie, been there. Heal quick.Lizzy wrote:A facet joint in my neck that I crunckled a few years ago has decided to dredge up past unhappiness overnight Not feeling game to push my luck ...
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Postby Max » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:38 pm
I hope you feel better soon!Lizzy wrote:A facet joint in my neck that I crunckled a few years ago has decided to dredge up past unhappiness overnight Not feeling game to push my luck ...
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