Daily Archives: January 15, 2013

Only One Hill

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Fearless Leader

As a biochemist, I know that anaerobic exercise cannot be sustained for longer than a minute or two. How then is it possible that I felt completely anaerobic for almost two hours during one particular race? The event was the … Continue reading →

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Daily dose

Posted on January 15, 2013 by froglady

I grew up with little interest or inspiration to participate in competitive sports, but I did spend LOTS of time outside playing kickball and running around in the neighborhood. My mother tells me she almost didn’t graduate from college because … Continue reading →

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The day I thought I ran a marathon

Posted on January 15, 2013 by runbikeswimskate

I’ve always been an “all or nothing” person and athlete. I’ve never understood moderation in terms of athletics. I hear people talk about the importance of taking rest days, but I always thought “that’s not for me,” my body doesn’t … Continue reading →

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This is a real bike race

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Edmund Klinkerch

While the Tour de France in July gets all the publicity in this country, spring is the time for the legendary one day races termed “classics” . There are several, Milan-SanRemo in Italy, Amstel Gold race in Holland, The Ronde … Continue reading →

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