The workout thread

[Copper]

I played golf yesterday
I played today
I'll play tomorrow

[Aqua Letifer]

Those are some legit numbers, Klaus.

As for me, I've lowered my resting heart rate 23% in the past month. My jump-rope workouts get my heart rate up to about 150-165.

What I'm really excited about is that now my legs are in shape. I can switch off between different motions to give some muscles a rest, then switch back, but I don't have to stop and take a break. I can go about six times longer per set with this strategy.

[Klaus]

Sounds pretty cool. I still haven't made any progress on my jump-rope, sadly. Maybe I'm just too clumsy.

[LuFins Dad]

Sheesh, Klaus! Between those type of numbers and all the flattening the curve you’ve been doing, your cardio is incredible!

[Klaus]

@Copper said in The workout thread:

I played golf yesterday
I played today
I'll play tomorrow

Any progress? I know little about golf, but there's some kind of scoring, no?

[Klaus]

@mark said in The workout thread:

I'm putting my bike on up on the rack today. Need to clean, lube and adjust.

Please post a photo! Can't remember what your bike looked like.

[mark]

Ugh.

https://www.bikeirvine.org/news/2020/4/1/riding-in-the-time-of-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3nNOlYZXVDBYh4Vh7U7ZVXqAA8jNAUG2E31VhXJuo6tV0e40kiLJYuSKI

[mark]

[Klaus]

Well, but I don't think there's a reason to not ride alone.

Actually, I had a tail sucker today for 10min or so. I coughed extra loud, but to no avail.

[Copper]

@Klaus Yes, there is scoring.
And, yes, there is progress.
Roughly, positive progress on the even days and negative progress on the odd days.

[89th]

Nice biking!

Nearly every day I go on a 3-4 mile jog with my daughter. Running stroller and all. Usually along a path near a creek. I enjoy the time with her. She looks for owls and squirrels and really really enjoys throwing small rocks into the creek.

[mark]

My bike. Full carbon fiber frame, handlebars, seat post, wheels, pedals, most of the SRAM Red group set, (Force Rear Derailuer because I couldn't afford the Red at the time lol) Brakes are from a different company that offered a lighter alternative to Red brakes at half the cost)

Man this is getting my excitement up to go riding...

[Klaus]

Really nice looking bike! Some observations:

• The saddle seems to be rather low compared to the handlebar. Also, the stem looks relatively short. Looks like an "endurance bike" kind of setup, correct?
• what kind of cassette do you have at the back? Is that an 11-28? This also seems to be a short-cage derailleur, right?
• I like the semi-internal cable routing. Best of both worlds.
• That drivetrain is really filthy right now I'd even consider to replace the chain.

[mark]

Endurance, yes. Had a professional fitting done after I built it. It fits me perfectly. Have done many century rides on this bike.

I'll have to check but, 11-28 sounds right.

Yes, filthy. The chain is actually pretty new as I broke the ultra lightweight chain I had on a 55 mile ride one day. It was the second time Mrs. Mark had to come rescue me.

Need to degrease and relube.

[Klaus]

And in the front that looks like a 50-34. Looks ideal for flat and moderately hilly terrain. Over here, there's lots of hills, hence I've chosen 50-34 with an 11-34 cassette.

Those break pads look unusual. What material is it?

[mark]

cork

The carbon fiber rims require it.

[Doctor Phibes]

Just got back from a shortish ride - my computer isn't linking to Strava for some reason, but went for 55mins, and did 15 miles, so not quite as nippy as Klaus - of course, my ride was uphill both ways.

Cycling when I should be working is even more fun than just cycling, but now I feel guilty so I need to work later.

[Klaus]

Yes, I think it's quite nice to go for a ride in the middle of a work day, when the weather is nice.

What kind of terrain do you have around your place?

Care to share some photos of your ride? I'll post some of mine after a little cleaning session

[Catseye3]

Not doing much; mostly reading and sleeping. Still not feeling very well. Not deathly sick, but bleah. Proud to be the TNCR Sloth.

[George K]

@Catseye3 said in The workout thread:

Not doing much; mostly reading and sleeping. Still not feeling very well. Not deathly sick, but bleah. Proud to be the TNCR Sloth.
Remember sloths are cute.

We're all sloth-ey these days but only some of us are cute.