Surf Fitness & Nutrition

by **bluesilver** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:16 am

Yoga is great for keeping you flexible and greatly reduces the chance of injury. So I heard, I don't do that gay crap

ok, maybe sometimes.

I put on a 30 pound pack w/camelback and go trail/mountain running.
My current runs around Seattle are Tiger Mountain and Mt. Si, which is 4 miles of switchbacks in steep terrain, one way. Gets you to your max heart rate fast and stays there. It's not easy, but very fulfilling as far as workouts go for me becuase of the scenery and the need to reach the top keeps me moving.

by nm » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:45 am

bs wrote:Yoga is great for keeping you flexible...

I suppose....

bs wrote:I put on a 30 pound pack w/camelback and go trail/mountain running. My current runs around Seattle are Tiger Mountain and Mt. Si, which is 4 miles of switchbacks in steep terrain, one way. Gets you to your max heart rate fast and stays there. It's not easy, but very fulfilling as far as workouts go for me becuase of the scenery and the need to reach the top keeps me moving.

Sounds great for the quads & glutes. What sort of elevation increase? How do you handle the downhill? (ie...knee pressure) Do you walk down? ...slow to a jog for the down?

by **grizldoldfk** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:12 am

not to derail your thread, but i'm registered for a triathalon (benifit for the local pool) and i'm the bike guy in the relay (yes-relay triathalon-you gotta problem with that?!)
it's like 12 miles.
so i'm wondering, where should i mount the basket on my bike? front or back? or both? of course wind resistance needs to be minimized, so, should i use an enclosed system? like a small igloo cooler? or, would you guys go with a wire mesh old school system?
the thing is, i need a place to put the flowers i pick from the side of the road, but i don't want them to get crushed by the beers. nor do i want my beers to get warm.
any help on this will be appreciated.

by nm » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:16 am

You know......they make cup holders for your handle bars. I'd use one of those to hold freshly picked flowers.

by **grizldoldfk** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:18 am

cool!
thanks nm!

by **buck'm** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:44 am

Why don't you dig out that pull-along stroller/basket for kids thing you have in your garage (maybe it's up river though). Rig that up to the back of your bike, pitch the cooler in there. You won't have to worry about smashing your pretty little spring flowers. And you'll even have enough room to keep las cervesas chill for the whole crew. It may add a little wieght to the ride but I'll hang back with'ya bro.

by **gills** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:07 pm

nm wrote::lol:

You know......they make cup holders for your handle bars. I'd use one of those to hold freshly picked flowers.

Griz, don't listen to NM's nonsense. This is what you need--- safety and convenience in one stunning package.

by **bluesilver** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:11 pm

The climb starts at about 700 feet in altitude and raises another 3700 feet.
From parking lot to summit is 4 miles. For the down portion .. even though I shouldn't - I do a lot of running. It can be hard on the knees, but I keep the legs bent, never stiff. This way I'm using a new set of muscles for control and stability. If I feel like I'm being too rough I slow down and walk fast.

Heres a picture, climb starts on the right slope and ends near the point in the middle of the pic

by **bluesilver** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:17 pm

Couple views from the top of Si

by **grizldoldfk** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:20 pm

hey, i think i can see the ocean from there!

thanks all for your great ideas. i might employ all of them. the helmet especially looks like a good idea. safety first, right?

and buck'm-how'd you know i have a garage?

by **Doc** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:11 pm

Griz

I don't know about your budget...
But we used to always rock these in SD...
It was my grandmas...
But you could get it up on 2 wheels...
And they are very stable...
So after many beers...
Rarely would you tip over.

Doc

by **grizldoldfk** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:42 pm

yeahhhh!

you won't even believe this, but i just found one of those on the side of the road. it's a project, but it's gonna be sweet. it had an electric motor too, but i ditched it to get back to my roots.

it's a dream come true.
just driving down the road, and there she was.
musta fell out on the way to the dump and the owners just abandoned her there. the cruelty of some people. so, i took her in. hope to nurse her back to health. and one day... maybe one day...

by **montana** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:53 pm

You need to get some highway pegs on that ride.

by **pickleweed** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:43 am

Ha, all this exersizen

I haven't exersized in over two years.

That is, unless you count smokin and chewin and drinken exersizen.

I'm real big.

Since surgery, I can barely walk and I can barely breathe.

If someone pushed me, and I fell, I'd curl up into a ball.

Like Usual.

by **budster** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:35 am

pickleweed wrote:Ha, all this exersizen

I haven't exersized in over two years.

That is, unless you count smokin and chewin and drinken exersizen.

I'm real big.

Since surgery, I can barely walk and I can barely breathe.

If someone pushed me, and I fell, I'd curl up into a ball.

Like Usual.

just as the stairs are the natural enemy of the the elderly, i highly recommend maintaining a safe distance from all potential excerizen equipment and or those who may try to lure you into physical activity.

remain alert at the watering hole friendo.

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