Vq/cc

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

you people are sick..... you have given me thoughts of trying VQ next year

Go for it Nam.

You've got time to build up your endurance slowly. I was looking at a lot of training plans for endurance racing and most of them build the length of your long weekly ride very gradually. Even just adding 30min. a week to that ride. So you don't overtrain and give your body some time to adapt. Mixed in with shorter rides for recovery, intervals, and high intensity workouts.

You can do one of the 12hr. Temecula races as a gut check and try out fueling nutrition plans and stuff. Go out there and run as many laps as you can. Doesn't have to be the full 12hours.

[sdyeti]

Not if my knee still hurts. I want to get healed up for Keyesville.

Originally Posted by Wrecker

I was MUCH worse yesterday. Today I can almost walk upright. I think the glass of wine and ibuprofen may have helped.

Who's racing next weekend?

edit: don't think that I am

Yeah, but before all this, I hated climbing too. Now, I just mildly detest it

Originally Posted by allison

You should totally give CC a try. You hate climbing, so I wouldn't necessarily suggest VQ

CC is totally do-able for you with some training (gotta figure out nutrition, etc.).

[sdyeti]

I'm riding the Yeti...dh is where I think I'll be strongest of the three races...but you never know

Originally Posted by mechmann

i smell a good healthy race coming up between the two The Path girls that will be at that race...

looking forward to it!!!!!

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I'm riding the Yeti...dh is where I think I'll be strongest of the three races...but you never know

I don't think I can even come close to being near your DH time. The Canzo is better than the Dos DH, but it's still an XC bike

[queenwilhelmina]

I actually feel fine today, other than the back of my left knee, which started hurting on Blackstar. I honestly think having a recovery drink (other than beer!) really helped out. I had 20g whey protein with about 40g maltodextrin followed by some delicioso Mexican food a couple hours later.

I was still pretty sore yesterday, but today's not even that bad!

As for you Nam - I distinctly remember you saying, "I'm not doing no f*&^ing Counting Coup! I ride for fun!"

It's ok though - even Jason (yes, my husband Jason) says he wants to do it next year!!

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

you people are sick..... you have given me thoughts of trying VQ next year

do it on a 29er and you'll feel dirty...in a good way.

[elab]

Started the CC with a beautiful morning.
Felt great climbing up to Beeks.
Yaked a couple of miles later. Wanted to quit but I was to cold so I just kept on moving.
Made it to Silverado and was revitalized by the DH.
Started feeling the cramp twinges just after Aid Station #1. This is where it really got ugly. Walked (like a weenie) most of the paved part. Started riding where the dirt starts but the twinges kept coming back. Stopped to rest.
A big smile & a hello from Queen Willie got me going again.
But unfortunately, it was more ride, walk, ride, walk, ride, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk.
Finally got to UHJ & again I was revitalized by the DH.
Caught the kid (Troy & his Dad) at the beginning of LHJ and just as they let me pass, the cramp finally and fully kicks in. I just about fell over as I'm cussing and in pain(sorry Troy & Dad). Took it easy for a minute, had a gel and some water and then took off again. Got an adrenaline rush as I figured I was close to the finish. Pushed it all the way in.
Almost fell down at the finish line as a cramp kicked in as I dismounted. Thanks for the mustard Carl.
1st CC finished in 7:46.
It was an amazing experience.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

As for you Nam - I distinctly remember you saying, "I'm not doing no f*&^ing Counting Coup! I ride for fun!"

yea i wouldn't do CC, if i'm gonna kill myself i might as well go big and do VQ

[giant rules]

I attempted to do it with my older brother and we didnt make it. we made it to the bottom of HJ and the guys said that we had 20 minutes to get to the top, so we fell short of finishing. we had a lot of fun and we were glad we did it and will most likely be doing it again next year. anybody have any training ideas that i could use with my current one to make me finish the Vq next year?

fell once and cut myself up, i didnt even notice i was cut/ had a slightly swollen ankle till going up maple springs cuz when i crashed, i was more worried making sure my bike was ok.

[Carbon Carrie]

Carbon Carrie Caboose here.......alive and well after her 2nd CC. While all you racers were out front flying off cliffs and jetting up the hills, I was participating in the social ride, stopping here and there to look at fog, creating the worlds record in peeing stops, and even enjoying a spot of tea at the Peak to celebrate sliding under the cut off times! Yes, it was a formal tea party with doilies, tea cups, little cookies, and some perpetuem tea. Yeah, you all missed it up front, we were partying it up on the caboose!!! Ride fun........cuz we endured 9 hours on our bikes.........and that's our way of doing da Counting CoupeCarbon Carrie with tea party team Jacke, Terri, Sarah, Merideth, and Todd.

PS: Merideth P. gets 1st place for being the toughest 53 yr old female to finish..I come behind her at 51. We 50 yr old ladies rule on the dirt!!!

[Sprockethead]

Check your email, I just got the results, time and placement in a Word Document.

[Wrecker]

Congrats on going out there! I think there are other posts, and people that teamed up for training, posting various training rides. I'm sure that you'll make it next year--and I'll be out there to cheer you on (as a volunteer, I hope)

[bighit8]

As tkblazer said you are all sick. Before I joined STR I never considered the VQ/CC, well I am 100% set in my mind that I will suffer in 2009.I will be doing a lot of long rides in 2008.

[allison]

Originally Posted by mechmann

hmmm... wonder if Denmo is leaning toward giving it a try...

She said no already. The 25 mile Rwanda ride was enough! But, I dunno, she did Tour de Noble

[giant rules]

thanks. that was the first time we rode probably half the trails, so we were happy with how far we made it. can you guys think of any races that would be good training races for next year's vq?

[db250f]

Originally Posted by slayer

good news: i finished the CC course

bad news: i signed up for the VQ

bad leg cramps, which i never get, at mile 11, plagued me all day.

crash on motorway ,due to leggs locking up, jacked up my rear derailluer which caused shifting problems all day.

due to those i missed the cut off at LHJ.

i'm extremely dissapointed in my performance. i've been in a fog all day. i trained my ass off for this. failure to complete the VQ never crossed my mind, because i knew i was ready. the one day my body decides to F. with me was the one day i needed it to perform. but i'll be back next year for sure. now it is time to get ready for the traverse.

congrats to everyone who gave it their all.

big thanks to the warriors and everyone who helped out.

I had the same crud happen to me last year so I know exactly how you feel! You WILL do it next year. Best wishes!!!

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

I honestly think having a recovery drink (other than beer!) really helped out.

Why must you hurt me? I thought we were friends.

Beer has B-vitamins, carbs, and a touch of protein. Pair it a PB&J or some El Pollo Loco and you've got all kinds of recovery going on. Plus, we had OMR's hair for inspiration.