Keep in mind sunrise is at 6:08 tomorrow, when the temperature will be a frigid 77 degrees....
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 4:52 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Smith Doss Subject: [Gyros: 17449] Risk vs. Reward: using the metaphorical scale Active outdoor people (this is not the same as competitive, and/or professional athletes) always face this dilemma: do I exercise when the heat is in the lunatic fringe, or, should I take it inside where my air conditioner is? Accordingly, we all utilize the metaphorical scale where on one side we have "Risk", and, the other we have "Reward". As we list all of the risk factors we toss them in the risk basket on our scale. We then list all of the rewards and toss them in the other basket. The side that the scale leans to is the deciding factor. RISK: Heat stress REWARD: Time in the saddle In most cases the risk of experiencing a heat stress related issue is far outweighed by quality time in the saddle. But, this is not most cases. The heat index is in the dangerous zone, and outdoor activities should be limited if not necessary. You do not gain much in your training, in fact, you use most of your energy attempting to sustain your core temperature. Great for acclimation, but, do we really need it? Not at the levels that we ride at (nothing personal). Eliminating the heat factor by going indoors allows for more energy for your ride. You would receive a better training effect if you train indoors. Pure logic makes this a no-brainer. SUMMATION: Based on this evidence, it is clear that the scale leans toward RISK, and, it is time to set up the Fluid trainer and ride indoors. REALITY: I am heading out to ride. Screw the trainer. I never said that cyclists used logic when we are faced with that 2-wheeled conveyance. ---- Smith Doss <[email protected]> wrote: > In general the ride is on for tonight. We are on the fence depending > on how bad it will be to breath tonight. I'll try to send a note out > around 1630 to 1700 to say if we will be there. > > Smith > > -- > > Smith Doss and Claude Monnier > > Personal Web Page http://wetandem.dyndns-home.com/ > > Southern Tandem Rally http://www.southerntandemrally.com > > > > On 7/12/2011 10:43 AM, Chris wrote: > > Assuming we don't have rain and the only issues are the 100-degree > > temperature, dangerously bad air quality, and generally unhealthy > > riding conditions, is the normal Tuesday night ride still on? > > > > -- > You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To > unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1516/3760 - Release Date: 07/12/11 -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
