Traildoggie
Cathlete
Hi all, I'm back. gone for 4 days and busy! We didn't hit the best weather, but this was the time we had, so we went anyway. did all we intended.
I didn't report it, but before we left I did the other half of burn sets, and also
Afterburn. I had not done it in a long time so did the premix with just one run thru each section, followed by Core 1. a very nice workout in under 45 minutes. it was not anywhere near as hard as I seemed to remember. not easy but certainly do-able. I've strengthened my core substantially and things I thought were difficult aren't bad anymore.... especially things like mountain climbers.
we started with a desert walk of 2 miles to look at a large field of blooming hedge hog cacti. very pretty. then to a state park near Grand Coulee dam. there is fascinating history of glacial lake Missoula breaking thru an ice dam ( multiple times, a long time ago) and causing the massive distinctive erosion, carving out the coulees. it was fairly recently recognized as the cause of the unusual topography there. the state park has as its center a large rock formation that was left behind. we climbed up there ( there's a trail) lovely and interesting, but windy as all heck, guessing steady 50 mph on the top. not ideal for looking at wildflowers! moved on to another area that's a xc ski area in winter but in spring/summer/fall is mountain bike heaven. we rode for several hours two days in a row. it was tough but fun. cold and windy, no one but us riding. the uphills on a mt bike will work thighs like nothing else. camped in the parking lot, again cold and windy but clear. then on to another park, again the only ones there. xc skied for a couple miles, and then home. there are real advantages to going when weather is less than ideal. weather is turning warmer now and we plan a garden weekend to avoid the mob scene that 70+ temps will bring.
Love LOVE Italian food ... but I limit the frequency and quantity. I don't want to look like either Ina or Lidia either.... I have several of Ina's recipes..... and will say that serving size is a big part of the problem. usually her portions are enormous.
DH and I went to work on my road bike. the first thing we did was level the seat..... it was tipped up in front. not a lot, though. we checked the seat height etc, and everything else seems to be spot on. I hope I can ride once or twice this weekend to see if that helps with the saddle sore business. I hate to be a wimp... I get so sore, something must be fixable. my neighbor bought a new bike that's partly carbon fiber and loves it, so maybe that will be next. she was able to ride more often and longer right away so maybe you get what you pay for.
Welcome iron girl. If you have any suggestions/ideas on getting a road bike seat more comfy, please chime in. this has been a ongoing problem, just can't get past about 2 hours without misery.
Joan, check in more often... sorry about son and DIL but it has sounded kind of hopeless all along. hopefully they both will be able to resolve this amicably and get on with their lives. Yours too, Josie.
I didn't report it, but before we left I did the other half of burn sets, and also
Afterburn. I had not done it in a long time so did the premix with just one run thru each section, followed by Core 1. a very nice workout in under 45 minutes. it was not anywhere near as hard as I seemed to remember. not easy but certainly do-able. I've strengthened my core substantially and things I thought were difficult aren't bad anymore.... especially things like mountain climbers.
we started with a desert walk of 2 miles to look at a large field of blooming hedge hog cacti. very pretty. then to a state park near Grand Coulee dam. there is fascinating history of glacial lake Missoula breaking thru an ice dam ( multiple times, a long time ago) and causing the massive distinctive erosion, carving out the coulees. it was fairly recently recognized as the cause of the unusual topography there. the state park has as its center a large rock formation that was left behind. we climbed up there ( there's a trail) lovely and interesting, but windy as all heck, guessing steady 50 mph on the top. not ideal for looking at wildflowers! moved on to another area that's a xc ski area in winter but in spring/summer/fall is mountain bike heaven. we rode for several hours two days in a row. it was tough but fun. cold and windy, no one but us riding. the uphills on a mt bike will work thighs like nothing else. camped in the parking lot, again cold and windy but clear. then on to another park, again the only ones there. xc skied for a couple miles, and then home. there are real advantages to going when weather is less than ideal. weather is turning warmer now and we plan a garden weekend to avoid the mob scene that 70+ temps will bring.
Love LOVE Italian food ... but I limit the frequency and quantity. I don't want to look like either Ina or Lidia either.... I have several of Ina's recipes..... and will say that serving size is a big part of the problem. usually her portions are enormous.
DH and I went to work on my road bike. the first thing we did was level the seat..... it was tipped up in front. not a lot, though. we checked the seat height etc, and everything else seems to be spot on. I hope I can ride once or twice this weekend to see if that helps with the saddle sore business. I hate to be a wimp... I get so sore, something must be fixable. my neighbor bought a new bike that's partly carbon fiber and loves it, so maybe that will be next. she was able to ride more often and longer right away so maybe you get what you pay for.
Welcome iron girl. If you have any suggestions/ideas on getting a road bike seat more comfy, please chime in. this has been a ongoing problem, just can't get past about 2 hours without misery.
Joan, check in more often... sorry about son and DIL but it has sounded kind of hopeless all along. hopefully they both will be able to resolve this amicably and get on with their lives. Yours too, Josie.
and have been working out with Cathe since 1994. Love her style and enthusiasm. Your husband is correct about adding in weights. Once I started incorporating weights in my routine it changed by entire physique. Love the results. Like garance mentioned we are doing STS. I am in recovery week from Meso 1 and garance is right behind me. STS is such a great program and worth every penny. I wish I had purchased it sooner than I did. Cathe has deal of the days with her dvd's and this week she had STS for $179 plus I think you can still use her coupon to get 15% off. Such a great deal. I am sure it will come around again. 
