Topic: 2007 Map Challenge
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Jim
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6.9 Years Ago
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One goal I had was to reset my map to 1-1-2007 and try to get accross the USA in one year.
We are now 1/2 way through the year. I am at 1530 miles and the total is 2830 miles. So I am on pace. I know many of you are ahead of me, and many close behind as well.
Who else is up for this challenge?
If the USA map is not challenging enough b/c you are a full time cyclist, then maybe the Canadian map.
Just a few notes. If you do not want to lose your progress on another country, you can reset the date to 1-1-2007, then set it back to your member start date. This will allow you to see where you are. I am closing in on Lincoln, Nebraska.
Let's see how many can have a good finish to 2007.
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Jim
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Excellent - Keep me posted on your progress. You should be very close to Lincoln, heading for Des Moines.
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Jim
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Alison - Just look at the date on your maps. Memorize that date (probably your member start date).
Then change the date to 1-1-2007, and you will see where you are on the 2007 challenge.
After seeing where you are, you can enter your memorized date again and you will STILL be in your province.
Pretty cool huh? Let me know wherer you are.
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Jim
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6.8 Years Ago
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Finally hit Des Moines today. Looks I am 3 weeks behind you Alison. Where is everyone else??
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Terri
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Hiya,
For 2007, I'm between Cheyenne and Lincoln-- somewhat behind ya'll! I started in July of 2006 and am on the last leg to Washington. My goal is to get there within 2 weeks. It's been a good motivator for me. |
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Gerry
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6.8 Years Ago
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Thanks Jim.... thats cool...I guess that I've already made it across the US in 07...Happy trails,
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Jim
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really cool Alison - Hope the camp was great. Figured you weren't just idle... I am just a bit past Prince George, almost to Canada's west coast. However, I have you on the start date by 4-6 months.
And Gerry - Yeah, I knew you were way out ahead. Too bad there is no return route for you. You will have to flip to the other map. :o)
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Jim
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Not much further than last time. Was entering Des Moines now I am just getting out of the circle. JC2 |
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Jim
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Keep your focus - no matter how much you have to pull in the reins. I have been trying to maintain my bike base and build my swim and run. So the miles are coming about slower now.
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Hey Jim
I have a little more than 2000 miles to get across Canada!! I haven't looked at the map in a long time. I should be able to get across Canada by mid October.
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Jim
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Pat - Is that with a start date of 1-1-2007? If so, very sweet!
I still have 1400 miles to get accross Canada, but that is since my FJ start date, not this calendar year.
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Jim
It's a start date of 1-1-07
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Jim
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Pat is a riding fool. He was training for IMFL, until a neck injury stopped him from running and swimming. Now he can focus all attention on cycling. Next year's American Team - - Team Kruegar!
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Patrick
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Alison
Thanks
Since I messed up my neck i'm riding 5 times a week putting in around 200-250 miles per week. My goal next year is to do 2-3 double centuries and to complete an Ironman i just don't know which one yet. I thinking of the full Vineman here in Sonoma Co.
This past week i finally got the ok from the doc. to start swiming & running again. Can't wait to get into the pool again!!!
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Brian
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JC2
I just found this challenge and have been watching your miles. I'm now in Des Moines and just 133 miles behind you. I'm coming for you! But for me to catch you, we have to stop riding together ;-) Great ride this weekend, eh? Impressed by the way you pushed through the pain like that, unless you were sandbagging...j/k!
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Jim
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I see ya comming! Feeling a bit better today. Must be those little white pills Pat gave me. Did he get those from Lee?
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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We should start callimg Lee (The Doctor)!!! |
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Jim
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You two are awesome!!!!
I am just completeing Illinois and entering Indiana.
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Just check the Canada map and i only have 1100 miles to go!! Hope to complete it by the end of September!!! My Start date is 1-1-07. Where does everyone else stand?
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Jim
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JUST LIKE YOU TO GO OFF THE FRONT, LOOK BACK AND YELL, "SO, WHERE DOES EVERY BODY ELSE STAND?" JUST STOP!!!
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Gerry
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Oy, OY, Oy Bloody good to complete the trip around Australia this morning. The Foster's are chilled and the shrimp are on the Barby... think I'll go to the beach.... no offense intended to any of our Australian Friends... just havin fun.... my start date was 12/19/05,
cheers mates,
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Jim
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Congrats Gerry! I started in 2005 and am just heading into Perth.
250 more miles this year to complete the US map for me.
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Hey I just made it across Canada YA YA!!!! I'll have to have an ice cold Molson beer or maybe a 6 pack!!!
My start date is 1/1/2007
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Gerry
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Congrats PK..... I'll toast a Molson's to you,
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Jim
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Pat - You're nuts - I mean amazing...
Very nice job getting accross Canada in one year. I may be there over 2 years..., I'll have to change the date soon and check it out.
I am just 44 miles away from the US Map Challenge. Hopefully I will hit is this week if I can get in a short ride during the week. Little hard now that there is 0 time after work during the week.
Our Picnic ride on Saturday will then send me over.
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Patrick
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You just have to watch out for the sleeper that he does'nt ride to the starting point this Saturday!!!
I hope you can get a ride in this week that way we can toast you on the ride for riding across the USA.
pk
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Jim
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Hey Pat - Turns out I am going to do the Cavedale loop on Friday. |
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Nice!!
I'm having no luck getting out for a ride during the week I've gone from 200+ miles per week down to 60-90 it's killing me. It looks like it should be a nice day on saturday!!! |
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Patrick
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Ron
You should have no probelm making it across the USA just do it!!!! What are your goals for next year? |
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Jim
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Great Picnic Ride today... Helped me cross the USA - Finally, now I just need to maintain, and start increaseing the running and swimming.
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Jim
Way to go!!!
Great picnic ride thanks for putting everything together. Now just remember when you start running only increase your long runs by 10% per week.(1 long run per week) build for 4 weeks then reduce your long run for one week then increase again by 10% from your longest run. It's not easy to do because you will want to increase it by 20-40% after 3-4 weeks but don't do it!!! If yo stick with it you will notice a big difference. Remember ICE YOUR KNEES.
OK enough of that have a good week.
pk
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Jim
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Thanks for the running help Pat! I really need to make more time for it. Looks like I will be stuck running in the dark as it is dark when I get up and dark when I get home.
Perhaps it is time to invest in a treadmill!
Ron - Don't fool yourself with the stamina from cycling. I found the that there was very little carry over from cycling stamina to swimming stamina as so much is technique.
I don't want you to have false expecations and get dicouraged. Stick with it (swimming that is) and it will eventually come around. I am still struggling, but I actually enjoy it now.
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Jim
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Where are you since your start date?
My start was 8-1-2005. I am still 600 miles from the end of the Canadian Map and 2,220 miles away from the end of the Australia Map.
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Gerry
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Happy Turkey day eve...this has become quite the thread, Thanks Jim for keeping it going....I guess you were throwing out the ? re start dates and distant...my start date was 12-19-2005 and this year I completed Australia.
Big Kudos to all of us for doing what we did... Patrick is something else!!!!!,
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Re: Re: 2007 Map Challenge
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Patrick
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Ron
Sounds like your hooked!!! It's such a great feeling the first time you can hang with the guys that have been dropping you for ever!! Keep up the great work.
you will be hooked when you do your first tri!! Their is no better feeling than finishing your first one. Let us know what one you're going to do.
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Jim
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Hey Ron -
Sounds like we are living a similar life.
I used to be mainly a weight lifter and had no stamina what-so-ever. My friend got me involved in endurance sports about 5-6 years ago. Started out with Mountain Biking, then Road 4 years ago,and now triathlons last year.
I too turned 40 this year and I work as a Personal Financial Advisor. My goal was to do a 1/2 Iron Man this year, which I did in September.
I also have a group I ride with almost every Saturday morning, and we also do some event rides together. Pat and Chris are in my group, you can see others on the FJ home page. Brian was on there before, and David now. Early on I was almost always the dropee, I still get dropped by many riders especially on long climbs.
But flats and rollers I can usually hang on.
This was a good idea, you might think about creating a new post for people to tell a bit about who they are.
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