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bella26 wrote:Starting Pilates this afternoon - does this count as training???

Good for your core strength = good for cycling

marinmomma wrote:

bella26 wrote:Starting Pilates this afternoon - does this count as training???

Good for your core strength = good for cycling

Pilates sucks...or to put it better...I suck at pilates!!

Guess I can only improve though. The pace of learning is frustrating though....

Left work early to go and ride my bike! Only 25kms...better than sitting at my desk

lovemybike wrote:Left work early to go and ride my bike! Only 25kms...better than sitting at my desk

Nice Julie...I'm leaving early tomorrow to go for the final fit with my new bike, it'll be too late by the time we finish to take it for a spin!
And the weather looks like rain on Sat...not sure if I want to get my new baby wet on its maiden ride

marinmomma wrote:

lovemybike wrote:Left work early to go and ride my bike! Only 25kms...better than sitting at my desk

Nice Julie...I'm leaving early tomorrow to go for the final fit with my new bike, it'll be too late by the time we finish to take it for a spin!
And the weather looks like rain on Sat...not sure if I want to get my new baby wet on its maiden ride

Good luck with the bike fit! My new bike came home during a rainy week and stayed inside til it cleared up Hope the weather is good for a ride Lisa...enjoy!

lovemybike wrote:

marinmomma wrote:

lovemybike wrote:Left work early to go and ride my bike! Only 25kms...better than sitting at my desk

Nice Julie...I'm leaving early tomorrow to go for the final fit with my new bike, it'll be too late by the time we finish to take it for a spin!
And the weather looks like rain on Sat...not sure if I want to get my new baby wet on its maiden ride

Good luck with the bike fit! My new bike came home during a rainy week and stayed inside til it cleared up Hope the weather is good for a ride Lisa...enjoy!

I remember it was rainy and blowing gale forced winds when my new bike arrived a couple of years ago. First ride I did on it was down the hallway

I'm contemplating swimming to help with treating my lower back. This does however mean I will have to do the dreaded shop for new swimmers....aaaargh! I hate buying swimmers more than buying jeans!

Because I have not been on my bike I have been running.
I have run about 3 times this week.

Apple wrote:Because I have not been on my bike I have been running.
I have run about 3 times this week.

Good on you Apple! I've been thinking of doing the same because I haven't been riding as much. I rode 76kms today but only once during the week. Was a good ride...bit cold - 0 degrees - but nice to be out.

lovemybike wrote:

Apple wrote:Because I have not been on my bike I have been running.
I have run about 3 times this week.

Good on you Apple! I've been thinking of doing the same because I haven't been riding as much. I rode 76kms today but only once during the week. Was a good ride...bit cold - 0 degrees - but nice to be out.

I'm going to start running too...to help me get through winter, although I have ridden 3 times this week, temps haven't been too bad here.

Yes running in winner is great, I love going out early
I take the dog out with me she loves it.

I've been running as well, I've had a cold for the past week, so I was back at it yesterday and it was heaP's better than I though it would be!

So why is running better than cycling in the cool weather? Is it because you aren't going as fast therefore less wind chill?

Parker wrote:I've been running as well, I've had a cold for the past week, so I was back at it yesterday and it was heaP's better than I though it would be!

Hey Parker,
I just saw a picture of you. Who is looking hot wow, you look fantastic. I am impressed.

Ross wrote:So why is running better than cycling in the cool weather? Is it because you aren't going as fast therefore less wind chill?

Not better, just easier to get up for and yes less wind chill.

Apple wrote:

Parker wrote:I've been running as well, I've had a cold for the past week, so I was back at it yesterday and it was heaP's better than I though it would be!

Hey Parker,
I just saw a picture of you. Who is looking hot wow, you look fantastic. I am impressed.

Thanks

Shouldn't have eaten the Spanish donuts today though. Will run tomorrow morning unless I get called to work.

Apple wrote:

Ross wrote:So why is running better than cycling in the cool weather? Is it because you aren't going as fast therefore less wind chill?

Not better, just easier to get up for and yes less wind chill.

So time consuming to get on the bike, I use the trainer and that's it, 1-2 hours is easy inside, you end up spending 3-4 hours outside. Wind chill as well, less of it

Got third at the XOSIZE Duathlon Dash today, race 1!!!!!


Where are you all?

Parker wrote:Got third at the XOSIZE Duathlon Dash today, race 1!!!!!


Where are you all?

That's fantastic Parker! Think we're all here but hibernating a bit during winter. Is a duathlon running and cycling?

Parker wrote:Got third at the XOSIZE Duathlon Dash today, race 1!!!!!


Where are you all?

Congratulations Parker.

I'm still getting out there on the bike, had a hopeless month in June due to rain, colds and other excuses, but July is looking better already!

I haven't gone anywhere with my jogging goals, at this stage I'll be walking in the Bridge to Brisbane in Sept. not jogging it

How is everyone else going??? The women's section has gone very quite.

lovemybike wrote:

Parker wrote:Got third at the XOSIZE Duathlon Dash today, race 1!!!!!


Where are you all?

That's fantastic Parker! Think we're all here but hibernating a bit during winter. Is a duathlon running and cycling?

Yes running and cycling, I do like it,... apart from the running

marinmomma wrote:

Parker wrote:Got third at the XOSIZE Duathlon Dash today, race 1!!!!!


Where are you all?

Congratulations Parker.

I'm still getting out there on the bike, had a hopeless month in June due to rain, colds and other excuses, but July is looking better already!

I haven't gone anywhere with my jogging goals, at this stage I'll be walking in the Bridge to Brisbane in Sept. not jogging it

How is everyone else going??? The women's section has gone very quite.

Hibernation by the looks of it.

Just a reminder tim tams do NOT make a old white women attractive... get of your butts ladies!

And thanks for ALL the encouragement!!

I am hibernating; I just got up for some chocolate. See you all in mid August.
Well done Parker on your medal, was it a triathlon.
Oh I bought a kayak and it's beautiful.

Apple wrote:I am hibernating; I just got up for some chocolate. See you all in mid August.
Well done Parker on your medal, was it a triathlon.
Oh I bought a kayak and it's beautiful.

Hey Apple, lovely to hear from you...don't go back into hibernation...stay and play with the rest of us

marinmomma wrote:

Apple wrote: Hey Apple, lovely to hear from you...don't go back into hibernation...stay and play with the rest of us

I know I should, but it is so hard with winter, I did swim today, not much though
I really need to pull my finger out and ride.

Apple wrote:I am hibernating; I just got up for some chocolate. See you all in mid August.
Well done Parker on your medal, was it a triathlon.
Oh I bought a kayak and it's beautiful.

Duathlon, tri without the hard bit

Where is everyone.
swim squad today, cycled yesterday.