tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post6655107758713131598..comments2023-10-05T07:39:55.414-07:00Comments on average girl doing average things: Trainers, Food Logs and Skipping a Raceltlindianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404710091831392847noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post-45226438987453498872012-10-01T12:09:37.236-07:002012-10-01T12:09:37.236-07:00i was SO confused when i was trying out my friends...i was SO confused when i was trying out my friends bike on his trainer. good luck, im sure it will be very helpful on rainy/snowy days this winter! and dont worry about skipping the race :)..:danielle:..https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886287513904546117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post-51785021606759307512012-09-26T09:07:28.775-07:002012-09-26T09:07:28.775-07:00I want a trainer too, so bad. I asked my gurus at...I want a trainer too, so bad. I asked my gurus at my local bike shop and they recommended the cyclops you are looking at. They let me try it out and it's nice.<br /><br />I've never skipped a race, but every single race I've ever done I've had 2 very definite moments. The first is when the alarm goes off and I REALLY TRULY want to skip the race and go back to sleep. I have to make myself get up. The second moment is about 15 minutes before the race. I think to myself... I REALLY don't want to do this. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then it's over... lol. Weird.<br /><br />Don't sweat it... there will be more races. Races should be enjoyed not dreaded. :)carolyn mejiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550876176213138208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post-19475029878156050192012-09-26T08:40:17.061-07:002012-09-26T08:40:17.061-07:00I haven't been a big bicycle person until just...I haven't been a big bicycle person until just lately and was thinking of getting a trainer for the winter to so it is good to see what people have to say about them.<br /><br />I haven't not done a race I signed up for but have been tempted before.Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post-20936318316995746402012-09-26T08:04:10.018-07:002012-09-26T08:04:10.018-07:00I'd say jump on that Cycle Ops Fluid trainer!!...I'd say jump on that Cycle Ops Fluid trainer!! The magnetic ones suck! I'm an avid mtn biker and typically train through the winter on either rollers or my Cycle Ops Fluid trainer. <br /><br />First I tried the magnetic one because it was cheaper, but it had a terrible feel and you couldn't "coast". So I took it back to REI and got it Fluid one and I love it. It allows the free wheel to spin and it feels the most like being outside.<br /><br />I like the rollers too, but it's different kind of workout - more for smoothing out your pedal stroke and balancing.<br /><br />For years I've been using Fitday to track my calories and weight. It really helped a lot when I would go on my yearly 5 pound weight loss plan every Spring to drop the Winter weight. <br /><br />Recently, changed my diet to more of a Paleo-esque style and no longer count/track calories and somehow have managed to drop 8 pounds in 3 months.brghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299658617359329649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847128469382871503.post-31393155809825578432012-09-26T07:39:04.182-07:002012-09-26T07:39:04.182-07:00I researched bike trainers last winter then never ...I researched bike trainers last winter then never pulled the trigger since our winter was so mild. That one sounds good though! I went to a race and left at the first crack of thunder. Definitely didn't feel like doing that one.<br />You're right I am not overweight but I'm over the weight at which I run my best.<br />Good luck with the race if you decide to do it!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.com