Training Log Archive: silkychrome

big gravel ride!! 2 loops out of Mokane, MO. started w a group of 8, but rode mostly w a group of 4 and then 3 on the 2nd loop. beautiful day, great terrain, my body and bike feel fit!!

Event: Carnage at the Creek Non-Race
 

CAC2. this is an small/informal thing (19 non-racers) where teams are picked the night before depending on goals. jeff and i were both there but raced w some less experienced teams to help them out. my teammate rolled his ankle about 1/2way thru so i glommed on to another pair and we finished out the event. super chill pace, but good work on 1:24k nav and fun times.

Team Virtus is one amazing group of people!!

Friday MAF w MK. another awesome sunrise over STL skyline.

10:03/152
9:49/153
9:40/152
9:26/151
9:14/153
9:05/154

AVG
9:33/153

This is NOT how MAF tests are supposed to work. WU def felt adequate and even a bit faster than ideal. but the times just kept coming down. maybe i've turned into more of a diesel than i thought?

Nat Geo's Spring/Summer gear list interesting picks:

LED Lenser F1 flashlight
http://www.ledlenser.com/flashlight/pocket-size/f1
67g, 400 Lumens for 2h on 1 CR123 battery
sounds like a cool light for night-o when you need to ping CPs.
$59

Columbia Omni-Freeze Zero T
http://www.columbia.com/Women%27s-Freeze-Degree%E2...
interesting claim to "actively cool" in hot weather. useful for DK??
$60

Westcomb Crest Windshell
http://www.rei.com/product/846487/westcomb-crest-h...
5oz, Pertex reduces swishy jacket noise, and a hood. love these type shells and would be cool to try this one.
$140 (ouch!) (and, women's sizes anyone?)

Pladra Flannel Shirts
http://www.pladra.com/Bonefish-Blue_p_64.html
love the fabric choices on this!!
$90

Beta Brand Cycling Commuter Pants
http://www.betabrand.com/bike-to-work/gray-womens-...
my jeans are getting holes in the crotch. i want these.
$108

full list: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/...

EZ into work. legs are empty!!!

easy urban spin plus some errands

ez jog

myrtl because my hammies/groin hurt from the lunges

run around Laumeier and Emmenegger w Jeff and David. holy climb! who needs Pere Marquette when you have Emmenegger. tripped on a downhill but did a ninja-roll and popped right back up. i rule.

because Jeff told me to. ow.