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[old] Debra · Post by **[old] Debra** » May 27th, 2005, 9:52 am

Re: Women's 6k - Oops, it doesn't have a #1 ranking number beside it. I'm either blind, or it was changed since yesterday! Yikes. Nevertheless, it still sits at the top of the rankings!

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » May 27th, 2005, 10:02 am

Welcome back Carla. Good to see your on your butt again. <br /><br />Dwayne

[old] whp4 · Post by **[old] whp4** » May 27th, 2005, 11:41 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Debra @ May 27 2005, 01:52 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Re: Women's 6k - Oops, it doesn't have a #1 ranking number beside it. I'm either blind, or it was changed since yesterday! Yikes. Nevertheless, it still sits at the top of the rankings! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />That's one h*** of an improvement (6k in 21:58), considering that on 12/31/04 it took her 21:54.7 to do 5k, and her ranked 5k this season is 21:38.4. Clearly a data entry error, entered 6k instead of 5k for the distance, then hit the rank button, I imagine, although I wonder if she had to get a code to enter it? If so, there must not be any double-checking of the reasonability of the result going on...<br /><br />Bill

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » May 27th, 2005, 12:35 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(whp4 @ May 27 2005, 05:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Clearly a data entry error, entered 6k instead of 5k for the distance </td></tr></table><br />It is not very likely she did it as stated : <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/Elizabeth%20McAnulty.pdf' target='_blank'>click for graph</a> <br />

[old] CAROLE MAC · Post by **[old] CAROLE MAC** » May 27th, 2005, 1:38 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(whp4 @ May 27 2005, 03:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Debra @ May 27 2005, 01:52 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Re: Women's 6k - Oops, it doesn't have a #1 ranking number beside it. I'm either blind, or it was changed since yesterday! Yikes. Nevertheless, it still sits at the top of the rankings! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />That's one h*** of an improvement (6k in 21:58), considering that on 12/31/04 it took her 21:54.7 to do 5k, and her ranked 5k this season is 21:38.4. Clearly a data entry error, entered 6k instead of 5k for the distance, then hit the rank button, I imagine, although I wonder if she had to get a code to enter it? If so, there must not be any double-checking of the reasonability of the result going on...<br /><br />Bill <br /> </td></tr></table><br />mmm so she goes from a 2.11 5k to a 1.49 6k ..........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[old] Byron Drachman · Post by **[old] Byron Drachman** » May 27th, 2005, 2:10 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Also getting to tell everyone later that yes, my bike is steel, and yes, it only has 12 gears! Gotta be my C2 engine that makes it faster than their titanium 24 gear machines! </td></tr></table> <br /><br />Hi Carla,<br /><br />Have you ever tired a good, lightweight fast recumbent? Most people who switch to recumbents from road bikes (referred to as wedgies by 'bent riders) are slower at first, but I think rowing is closer to recumbent cycling than it is to riding roadbikes. I'm guessing with your ergometer times that you would absolutely fly on something like a Lightning P-38. It might also be theraputic for the back.<br /><br /><br />Byron

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » May 27th, 2005, 3:22 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Godfried @ May 27 2005, 11:35 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(whp4 @ May 27 2005, 05:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Clearly a data entry error, entered 6k instead of 5k for the distance </td></tr></table><br />It is not very likely she did it as stated : <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/Elizabeth%20McAnulty.pdf' target='_blank'>click for graph</a> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />You can always rely on Godfried to bput a graph together. Looking at it I think she needs to update her 5K and 30mins PBs!!

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » May 27th, 2005, 11:10 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I know from the past that you don't respect wha I have to say, but at least think about it. Remember that I've been rowing for over 20 years and have competed Internationally. So I'm no smuck! Believe it or not, I do know a few things about this sport! </td></tr></table> <br /><br />I don't know where you ever got that idea. Sounds like you have been feeling unappreciated or something...if I led you to believe that, it was unintentional. If I'm offending you somehow, I'm sorry. The only thing I recall even disagreeing with you about is this whole ranking flap. <br /><br /><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Have you ever tired a good, lightweight fast recumbent? </td></tr></table> <br />No...I love my regular road bike too much...I can almost always ride that bike no matter how crummy my back's doing. I can't imagine enoying being so low down on the road!<br /><br />Hope everyone that has a 3 day weekend enjoys it!<br /><br /><br />

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » May 27th, 2005, 11:12 pm

oops, duplicate post

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » May 28th, 2005, 5:51 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Niall @ May 27 2005, 09:22 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>You can always rely on Godfried to but a graph together.<br /> </td></tr></table>Not afraid to make one for me : <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/godfried-paces.pdf' target='_blank'>click for graph</a> <br /><span style='color:red'>To put all distances in:</span><br /><span style='color:blue'>500m + 1000m + 2000m : one session</span><br /><span style='color:red'>5000m + 6000m = 30min pace</span><span style='color:blue'><br />10000m = 60min pace</span><br />

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » May 28th, 2005, 2:31 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>mmm so she goes from a 2.11 5k to a 1.49 6k ..........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm </td></tr></table> <br /><br />now, come on, all you sceptics...maybe she just felt really really good that day! or just had an extra cup of coffee

[old] Byron Drachman · Post by **[old] Byron Drachman** » May 28th, 2005, 7:02 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>No...I love my regular road bike too much...I can almost always ride that bike no matter how crummy my back's doing. I can't imagine enoying being so low down on the road! </td></tr></table> <br /><br />Hi Carla,<br /><br />I think I understand your devotion to your 12 speed road bike. I rode a (fixed gear, single speed, no coasting) track bike with front brake for almost 30 years for all training and touring. The only time I didn't ride it was in races and time trials. I'd probably still be riding it if I hadn't had a shoulder injury. I asked if you had ever tried a racing recumbent because I think they are more related to rowing than roadbikes, and I was wondering if you also found them faster than roadbikes. But asking someone to change bikes is almost like asking someone to change religions. <br /><br />By the way, I did a rather frisky 122 mile ride today on my recumbent. It was a 100 mile club ride that started 11 miles away from my house. <br /><br />At least we agree that rowing helps with cycling. If you ever have a minute or two, check out:<br /><br /><a href='http://www.lightningbikes.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.lightningbikes.com/</a><br /><br />and especially the FAQ. <br /><br />Also, you're about the same height on a P-38 as a road bike. I still think you'd fly on a P-38.<br /><br />Byron<br /><br /><br />

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » May 28th, 2005, 7:29 pm

It's a goal of mine to manage a century this year. I did do one once a million years ago--it might have been only 80 though, not sure--I was in highschool. I've always wanted to do it and to have it be an occasional thing, like rowing marathons. There's a charity one coming up in June I may go for. I am sure it won't be "frisky" for me--it'll be on the conservative side, just to make sure I can actually make it! <br /><br />I've owned this bike since I was 14. It was the first purchase of any consequence--$150!-- I ever made on my own. Of course I've ended up replacing everything on it but the frame over the years. It was originally a 10 speed, but when it came time to replace the cluster (it broke down on a trip) the only available cluster was a 6, so now it's a 12 gear. I also have 75 lb pressure knobby tires on it instead of 110 road tires because I love to bike the carriage roads (finely crushed gravel) at Acadia National Park. Just for fun, I weighed it today--it's 37 lbs (with the bag I usually carry with tools, etc--but both water bottles empty). <br /><br />The incumbents are intriguing but don't appeal to me right now. It was fun watching the videos on that link you posted, especially that crazy back-to-back tandem rig! I should think the guy on the back would get sea sick.<br /><br />Eventually my trusty old bike will have to be replaced because something will break down that isn't available any more . It was a close one a few years ago when the bottom bracket died. I went to 4 or 5 bike shops before I found one that could get the old one out to replace it. I was given several loaners from various shops while they tried the repair job, and each loaner (all lightweight models) only made me want my own bike back! <br /><br />Another slow-mo 10K tonight.

[old] AussieTaff · Post by **[old] AussieTaff** » May 29th, 2005, 3:40 am

Hi all,<br /><br />YES I DID IT (at last) <br /><br />First marathon now a done deal - 2:54:57. For those who like the numbers DF was 108, Ave pace for first 12k 2:03 then steadily wandered up to 2:04.4 as mental and physical fatigue set in. And SPM mainly 22-23 until last 10K when I unashamedly traded rate for pace (or is that pace for rate ?), up to 27 SPM at times.<br /><br />Chris, I takes my hat off to you going sub 3, very tough. And you were spot on with the 41194 metre call, but for a different reason ! It proved to be a big decision point for me - if I went sub 2:00s for the last K I could go sub 2:55 but then again every body part including brain said just gently cruise home !!! So second last 500 all over the place but last 500 - 1:50s to just get there. As Carla would say - YAHOO !! Terrible way to finish a FM though and not highly recommended.<br /><br />Downside of local gym - having to exit without the luxury of a hands and knees crawl, then get in the car to drive home (15K) before rigor mortis sets in Upside of gym - various bods wandering past enquiring if all is well, what are you doing etc. Great distraction from the heaviness of the third 10K when time and Ks seem to barely move (a corollary of the Theory of Relativity perhaps).<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Martin

[old] Bore Da! · Post by **[old] Bore Da!** » May 29th, 2005, 3:49 am

Well done mate, Serious arn't they, these marathons?<br /><br />We always say theres nothing tougher than a 2K, but it over so quick theres no comparison really. The last 10K of a marathon is just constant pain. 10 seconds feels like a minute. Respect for anyone whose done one, top time as well mate.<br /><br />Easy week for you now?<br /><br />Chris

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