Distance Challenge Entries

[creekster]

I can not abide working out indoors. I was reminded of this this morning when I was at my mid-ride water bottle fill up point. It is a hilltop community park. The sun was coming up over the ridge behind me, the coastal fog was curling over teh ridge I could see across the valley in front of me, the air was crisp and cool, and there was slight breeze bringing the sweet smell of summer foliage and the distant ocean air to my nose. You can not get that indoors. It makes riding a bike such a wonderful activity.

[SteelBlue]

the air was crisp and cool, and there was slight breeze bringing the sweet smell of summer foliage and the distant ocean air to my nose. You can not get that indoors.

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You can't get that outdoors here. I'm jealous.

[TripletDaddy]

I can not abide working out indoors. I was reminded of this this morning when I was at my mid-ride water bottle fill up point. It is a hilltop community park. The sun was coming up over the ridge behind me, the coastal fog was curling over teh ridge I could see across the valley in front of me, the air was crisp and cool, and there was slight breeze bringing the sweet smell of summer foliage and the distant ocean air to my nose. You can not get that indoors. It makes riding a bike such a wonderful activity.

Where do you lift weights? Do you lug them to the top of a hill or to the middle of a grassy meadow? I'm looking for a nice, scenic spot to lift weights. Panoramic views would be a plus. thanks.

[creekster]

Where do you lift weights? Do you lug them to the top of a hill or to the middle of a grassy meadow? I'm looking for a nice, scenic spot to lift weights. Panoramic views would be a plus. thanks.

In my garage. I raise the door and its like being outside. but to be honest, I rarely lift weights in the summer when I am riding a lot.

Just soi you'll know, using an elliptical is not weight lifting.

[TripletDaddy]

In my garage. I raise the door and its like being outside. but to be honest, I rarely lift weights in the summer when I am riding a lot.

Just soi you'll know, using an elliptical is not weight lifting.

No it isn't. Nor is riding a bike an all-encompassing "workout." So you need to be able to do both. I think there is a reason pretty much all athletes train inside and outside.

I get all the outdoors stuff you are talking about while on a board. It is nice to be outside. I don't mind being inside, though. I'd rather see women's butts than fog and ridges any day.

[creekster]

No it isn't. Nor is riding a bike an all-encompassing "workout." So you need to be able to do both. I think there is a reason pretty much all athletes train inside and outside.

I get all the outdoors stuff you are talking about while on a board. It is nice to be outside. I don't mind being inside, though. I'd rather see women's butts than fog and ridges any day.

Being so touchy, you are clearly a runner. I didnt say YOU shoudl feel the same, nor did I calim that I was presenting the unquestioned epitome of a workout. I said I didnt like to workout indoors. That was pretty simple. If you think I am an idiot, that's ok with me. Smarter people than you have thought so.

[Teenage Dirtbag]

Being so touchy, you are clearly a runner.

It hurts my feelings that you keep saying things like this.

[TripletDaddy]

If you think I am an idiot, that's ok with me. Smarter people than you have thought so.

Sorry for being so touchy. In the future, I will remain calm and not jump to conclusions.

[Babs]

I hate working out indoors. I'd rather run in Houston in August than hit a treadmill or set up the trainer. Right now I'm reduced to lifting, which is indoors by default, and which is b-o-r-i-n-g. I don't know how guys like pelagius spend so much time doing this stuff.

[happyone]

I hate working out indoors. I'd rather run in Houston in August than hit a treadmill or set up the trainer. Right now I'm reduced to lifting, which is indoors by default, and which is b-o-r-i-n-g. I don't know how guys like pelagius spend so much time doing this stuff.

I agree, I hate indoors. It has to be less than 10 degrees outside before I move my walk/run to the gym.

[Babs]

I agree, I hate indoors. It has to be less than 10 degrees outside before I move my walk/run to the gym.

with roads impassable from the snow. And even then I might consider it.

[Borg]

...runners. They're an odd bunch aren't they. 10°...snow covered roads....out running in it.

I'd much rather be on my bike, on my trainer watching a movie inside when it's snowy out.

[Babs]

I'd much rather be on my bike, on my trainer watching a movie inside when it's snowy out.

what?!! you're a disgrace to the name cyclist!!

Of course, I suppose we should make some allowance for your case - I imagine you start to rust if you're out in the elements too long.

[ERCougar]

what?!! you're a disgrace to the name cyclist!!

Of course, I suppose we should make some allowance for your case - I imagine you start to rust if you're out in the elements too long.

I told you. They're ALL like this. Pumping out miles on their girly trainers...

[creekster]

I told you. They're ALL like this. Pumping out miles on their girly trainers...

Stop being misogynistic. Don't make me put ClouSeaU on your case.

Remind me how hard you found the moutain bike relative to your running?