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June 13, 2006
Fresh Legs and Crits
I decided at some point over the weekend that I was only going to run today instead of doing a bike/run brick, so that's what I did. I was pleasantly surprised to see how good my legs felt. I usually only run twice a week, once after biking and once where I do a "hard" workout, both of which can lead to some dead legs. Today was a nice change of pace. I ran after work when it was 80 degrees and sunny but it actually didn't feel too bad. The humidity is probably low. I ran for 42 minutes and then called it a day.
I just got back from watching my friend race in a criterium or "crit" as everyone seemed to be calling it. I'm not really sure what that word means but the race was a cycling race on a 1/2 mile track that's banked. It was awesome! It was 15 miles (30 laps) and somewhat like watching a 10K on the track only a little more exciting because there seemed to be more movement. Plus they had these laps where they would ring a bell and if you won that lap in particular you got a prize. I really think they should institute that in track and field. It would make things more interesting. :) Anyway, the whole scene was a hoot. K, the friend I went to watch was my teammate at Penn State and she too is now getting into triathlons. (she's also a dietitian so we are a lot alike) She cracks me up constantly because she is as clueless as I am when it comes to cycling and swimming. We have no idea what's going on. She really held her own against all the other women who clearly had a lot more experience though. She was in the lead with 1 lap to go but got outsprinted right at the end. I guess that's the strategy. But neither of us were sure. :) Anyway, it looked like a lot of fun, albeit scary. I would actually like to try it myself but I don't have a road bike. No tri bikes allowed! I just need to convince the bike store guy (who got K into these races in the first place) to give me a road bike for free to race. Um yeah, somehow I don't think that's going to happen. :)
Hope everyone has a great night!
Posted by beth at June 13, 2006 8:26 PM
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Criterium, Latin word, originating from greek Kriterion meaning: a means (tool, way) to judge. A means to judge. Plural: criteria. Norms or principles which guide man to the knowledge of truth and from which the certainty of cognition is derived...
How about them apples? Would you have ever thought that a multi short-lap cycling race with the occasional prize round (the ones with the bell) was beholding, in effect, the very meaning of Life? Aren't you just totally overcome with joy that you have started cycling? Make sure you see a cute old film titled "Breaking Away," an absolute must...
All the best for your upcoming tri, corrado
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at June 14, 2006 11:43 AM