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    Poo Thread

    in Spray

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    The nice thing about the type 1 to 2 is, especially when you are dehydrated, they come out so clean you might not even need to wipe

     

    That's true, but I have to say that the discomfort associated with the type 1 outweighs the cleanliness factor, IMO.

     

    It's a lot harder to pick the condoms full of coke out of the type 1, too.

    Northwest Forest Pass violation

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    I have not paid a ticket yet. The first four I got I ignored, but I kept getting the letters. Last letter was five years ago.

    My solution was to grab an old set of plates off a junk car (not in my name). Whenever I pull into a parking lot I swap plates real quick, I lock the car and cover the VIN number. So far the 15 some odd tickets I've gotten have never been traced back to me.

     

    You're an example to us all.

    Northwest Forest Pass violation

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    I had a permit, forgot to hang it, got a ticket, didn't pay it, got a nasty letter.

     

    I called the number in the letter, talked to the clerk at the courthouse.

     

    I faxed him a copy of my permit, front and back, with a copy of my ticket. I was nice to him, he was nice to me.

     

    Case dismissed.

    Training while sick.

    in Fitness and Nutrition Forum

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    If the symptoms are from the neck up (stuffy, dripping nose, head cold, etc) then it is ok to train. If the symptoms are from the neck down (lung congestion, body aches, fever, etc) then it is best to lay off.

     

    Once I did not follow this adage and ran when I had chest congestion and ended up giving myself pneumonia which put me down for a much longer time than if I had just laid off for a couple of days.

     

    I am a marathoner, and I pretty much do the same thing, but I give it a couple of days to clear a bit first. Three or four days off training will not do too much damage to a marathon schedule. Getting pneumonia will.

    Unsolicited Advice - Nalgene Bottle on Harness

    in Climber's Board

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    Please do not clip your Nalgene bottle to your harness using the the little plastic lid retainer. The lid retainer is meant to keep you from losing the lid - it is not meant to support the weight of a full water bottle. You will eventually lose your water bottle, which could cause you to become thirsty...and the water bottle might kill someone as it rockets down the cliff.

     

    Really not trying to sound like a jerk - its a simple mistake that a lot of people just might not think about, but it is a simple mistake that could kill or seriously injure someone.

     

    Is this not the most uptight post evar?

    road cycling

    in Fitness and Nutrition Forum

    Posted

    What's the old rule? Ramp up by no more than 10% per week. That's always worked for me. The one time I violated it training for a marathon I immediately got shin splints.

     

    Exactly. That's what I always stuck to while running. I bought that bike, and did no less than 20-30 miles each ride the first couple of weeks just tooling around town. I'd go for a 10-15 mile ride, and take a 10-15 mile side-trip on the way home. I just liked riding it, and couldn't get myself off of it. Didn't stop to consider the potential consequences....

    road cycling

    in Fitness and Nutrition Forum

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    ALSO:

     

    Don't get me wrong - I'm waiting to get over this so I can get out and ride (and run) some more! I just have to ease into it, like I did running, and THEN start doing 40, 50, and 100 mile, multi-day trips.

     

    Someone asked about forums like this - I'll second bikeforums.net .

     

    As for expenes, yeah just like climbing, it's a black hole for money. And it's not just the bike itself. All the things you 'need' to go with it if you keep riding more and more... Shorts, pump, helmet, lights, rack, panniers, lock, gloves, fenders, the list is potentially endless. I find I like doing my own work on my bike instead of taking it to a shop, so that saves some $$$, and it's a lot more satisfying. I just take it in when they have some expensive specialized tool that I don't have.

     

    Have fun!

    road cycling

    in Fitness and Nutrition Forum

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    I've been a distance runner for a few years. I bought a bike and jumped on and started riding 20, 30, 40 miles at a time no problem. Then I developed tendinitis in my lower shin - from riding. I had all of the cardio and the muscles, but the connective tissues for the pedal turning motion didn't like it. I started out too hard. I'm now side-lined, and can't do either! I'm screwed out of doing the North Olympic marathon in June, but will probably be healed enough to to the half. I'm always cautious about run training, didn't think about biking the same way - just rode like hell. As a result I could barely walk 200 feet without going into agony. Stupid mistake on my part.

     

    Couple more weeks and I'll start the marathon training again, and start riding the bike to work again. I'll just ease into BOTH istead of ramping up all at once.

     

    Live and learn.

    Subaru body shop???

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I just about tore the rear bumper off my Outback taking a corner around a building too close. Pissed me off.

     

    :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger: :anger:

     

    Anyone know a good body shop, preferably in the North end of Seattle? I live near Phinney Ridge, sort of between Northgate/Ballard...

     

    Thanks!

     

    :kisss:

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