The numbers are going up steadily, they just arent posting in the introductions area unfortunately.

I have seen some sites that when you register they ask right away for the new member to make an introduction, maybe we need that here? I kind of like it, at least that way the people lose their "posting virginity" right away and may feel more at ease to post

Jeff

I hope I will feel more comfortable posting someday. I am a very shy person.Waving The wave is really my security blanket.

Hi Jeff,you are on the short list.:p

Very good thank you. I am riding typically about 25 miles per day during the week and then doing anywhere between 50 and 70 mile rides on the weekends. I also have taken up running, which I have found to be an excellent way to cross train. My aerobic capacity has gone up incredibly and the power in my legs has as well from the running. So on top of the cycling I now also run 3 miles a day. May 22 I am doing my first 5K running race actually. I know I cant win, but I will be happy to finish anywhere in the pack.

The running has had an amazing effect on my legs, climbing hills with the bike used to be something I dreaded, now I look forward to them and power my way up.

I cant wait for the 150 miler, well actually it will be a 175 miler. I should be 100% ready for it no problem. That ride is July 24th and 25th, then on Aug 22 I am doing a race here called "Race the Lake" and its a 98 mile bike race around the big lake in wisconsin called lake winnebago.

Jeff

It really does. I have never been a runner, hated it actually. I started doing it, gritted my teeth for a few weeks of running and have come to really enjoy it now. One of the biggest things I have found is good running shoes, without them running is a nightmare.

Its funny, basically running and cycling use most of the same muscles, but uses them in diffrent ways and builds them up better. The running seems to push me harder aerobically, which is great, my ability to climb hills or power down long straights has gone up very well. My legs are plenty strong to do what I have tod do, but my lungs and heart are the weak points, the running is taking care of that problem for me as well.

I still weight train every other day as well, but my bigger focus these days is on building aerobic capacity and pushing my lactic threshold back as far as possible.

Jeff

Great, thanks to all of the Waving I'm now drunk off my butt. Still fun reading though.

I wonder why should i get mad at you.You havent done any bad to me.So you are fine.

Mercedes Parts