Recent content by Cid

Yikes to wind!! DH and I have a 35 mile loop we love and once there was a cross wind on a stright-away that left us going a full 3 mph slower than usual. I'm sure it could be worse but to mentally push through that was tough. And I hear ya on getting thrown by gusts! Plus the wind on the...

Sorry this took so long, Netta. I've done a few supported rides and really enjoyed them. I wish my husband and I lived closer into town so we could join a club for group rides. I know I'd be faster if that happened. We just did a ride in February and I simply didn't feel like tackling the...

A roadie for 5 years! Wow!! I'm working on year two, so I don't think I'll be of much help, but I thought I'd chime in anyway. Maybe you can help me with the hills:-) . I try to put any leg work after a cycling session. If I separate it out from a cycling day my legs just can't recoup for...

How could I forget the Passion of the Christ!?! The most meaningful movie for me. We liked Shrek 2, also. I'll have to check out the original Ladykillers. CinDee

OK, I'll come out and say it...I LOVE "Elf"!! I went and bought it the day it came out on DVD and I've seen it 3 times. It is now a holiday MUST along with The Muppet Christmas Carol and Charlie Brown. Others we liked: Collateral Bourne Identity/Supremacy Napoleon Dynamite Open Range...

Hi Tracy! I'm like Annette...3 boy ages 12, 9.5, and 8. My eldest was in private school for first and second grade, but other than that we've only homeschooled. When the boys were younger it was easier for me to tailor-make our curriculm. christianbook.com is a great resource, especially for...

Hi! I use Spinervals with my road bike set in a trainer, but there are many around here and at video fitness who use spin bikes. Also, Coach Troy has people using spin bikes on quite a number of his DVDs...he tells you which gear (reg. bike) or what tension (spin bike) to use for each set...

RE: Powermuffins This sounds so great...I'm makin' them this week. The Starbucks around here sell these FABULOUS pumpkin scones that are, I'm sure, horrid for you so I'm always looking for a healthy way to get my pumpkin fix. CinDee

Yeah! That's great news...my winter will be Hardcore! I don't have any specific suggestions, but I can tell you what my favorite premixes are: Terminator (especially Gauntlet) KPC+circuit legs and abs premix Upper body and lower body splits Intervals only from IMAX 2 SB+SJP weights...

Thanks, A-Jock. I'll only be able to buy one pair, but that's okay since Cathe is only a day or two of my cardio. Going to check out the site... CinDee

Which ones did you order? I've got to buy new ones, too. It's been a while since I bought shoes for step, etc., but I think I just went for it. I also buy Spenco inserts to protect my heels. CinDee

T, you're right...it's probably a needless expense at the beginning. I'm just so used to the clips now that it drove me nuts to not have them on my mountain bike (my mb now has clips, of course:-) ). I'm finding this whole biking/spinning thing highly addictive after only 7 months of regularly...

I just checked out the spinervals site and the new workouts look GREAT! Those will hold me over until Hardcore gets here. CinDee

I'm pro-clip, too. I can't imagine trying to get the most of my pedaling without them. Chiquita, clips are shoes and pedals that connect with a "clip". There's a clip on the sole of the shoe that slides into the pedal. It can be a trick to get in and out of them but you get used to it...and...

Hi everyone! I've had time to read what everyone is up to but I just haven't had time/taken the time to post. Oh well. We started school (home-school) last week so my workout schedule is not as open as it was this summer. I'm not a morning exerciser, so it's late afternoon or after the...