I quit racing in '92-having to pay to wait around all day just sucked. But I like "training ", I like competing against self in a strictly selfish way. I do send my times to people, but only because they've asked me to.
I've been shocked at how many elite triathletes end up with pacemakers and assorted other ailments related to the heart. But it takes really sick efforts to make one, well, really sick. In between we have Randonneuring. Which is nothing more than racing when you come down to it. I love Jan Heine, and am inspired by his travels. But if/when I ever ride across France, it ain't gonna be at night. If I climb the Tourmalet, it's gonna be in bright sunshine, not just a check on a list as part of some private-parts measurement story for my friends. Cyclotouring to me, and as it applies to this group, seems to strike the right balance. Travel, good health, good scenery, good food, hopefully shared with like-minded good people. I 'm not against the extremes, but as a way of life....I don't get it. I have an ongoing dialogue with Jill Homer on this very topic. Sorry to ramble, but I think about it quite a bit. RGZ On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Grant Petersen <[email protected]> wrote: > Super neat and thanks, Michael. I love this stuff...as you've supposed. I'll finish reading it tonite. Thank you, really, for sending.. > > On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Michael Hechmer <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> A while back the Riv Reader published an article challenging the benefits of ultra endurance events. With that in mind, I offer this research report: >> http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/01/25/cardio-may-damage-heart.aspx?e_cid=20120125_DNL_art_1 >> >> I have to admit, I have long since gotten over any urge to do anything that smacks of "training", so perhaps this appeals to my preconceived desires. >> blessings, >> michael > > > -- > Grant > Rivendell Bicycle Works > www.rivbike.com > 925 933 7304 > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
