Gthomp0419 started the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
Just curious. Besides riding, What other types of workouts do you do?
I ride 200-250 miles a week.
I do weight training 4-5 times a week.
To help with my stamina my gym has virtual classes which consistes of Rev Series. Basiacally Spin Classes.
Just looking for a variety of new ideas.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Feet of Climb Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks all for you input. BTW I am from St. Louis, MO and do not come from a metric country. My question wasn’t meant to be complicated. Just trying to get an idea of what RAGBRAI means when it references “Feet of Climb”. Day one is “Feet of Climb” at 2,616. Knowing that there are 5,280 feet in a mile. Does this mean for the 49.7 miles on…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
MY Packet came in the mail three days ago while I was out of town!! Kind of weird but I feel as though its one of the best ‘presents” I’ve ever received!!
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
MY Packet came in the mail three days ago while I was out of town!! Kind of weird but I feel as though its one of the best ‘presents” I’ve ever recieved!!!
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Getting miles in in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
I start over Jan 1 too.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
I received my email. My packet should arrive in 2 days.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic I haven't heard anything on my packet, have you? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
No email. No package. I’m sure ill be the last one….
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
“Don’t call that dog “lifesaver”, call him “Shithead.””
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Any one ever do ragbrai alone? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
Im coming alone and doing my first RAGBRAI. I will be with PBV. Looking forward to meeting new friends.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
“For one dollar I’ll guess your weight, your height,or your sex.”
“You have my last name tattooed right there under the j’s! First I get my name in the phone book and now I’m on your ass! You know, I bet more people see that than the phone book.”
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Getting miles in in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
What part of Missouri? St. Louis here.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
“Okay. It was never easy for me. I was born a poor black child. I remember the days, sittin’ on the porch with my family, singin’ and dancin’ down in Mississippi.”
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
my email dated June 20, 2016 @ 10:29 AM
“Hi Gary,
We just recently started shipping participant packages. We continue to ship the packets through June and into July before the ride.”
The rest isn’t important. It’s from Mariah – RAGBRAI Office Specialist.
Pretty cool that she sent an email just by reading my forum ?. Great follow up.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Getting miles in in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
Ive been riding in the heat here in St. Louis. I pushed myself too hard one day and it hurt. The next day it was hotter and i didn’t push as hard and was fine. I usually do 40 – 50 miles a day.
Gthomp0419 started the topic Participant Package Update in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
I received an email from a Mariah – RAGBRAI Office Specialist. I thought I would share the Cliff Noted Version:
They just started shipping participant packages. They will continue to ship through June and into July. You should recieve an email with a tracking # and when your packet was shipped.
That was great follow-up that I didn’t even…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic St Louis Peeps Check in Here in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
amen
Gthomp0419 started the topic Louisville, KY in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
Hey Louisville, KY riders. I will be in Louisville next week for my son’s baseball tournament. Ill be bringing the bike. So I’m looking for a great trail or route to ride while I’m there. The hotel is in Shelbyville. I incorporate Grant’s trail here into my rides. Its 8 miles one way so a loop is 16 miles.
Any suggestions you have will be…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 started the topic St Louis Peeps Check in Here in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
I’m coming from St. Louis. Really Webster Groves. Who else is coming from the Show Me State’s Greatest City where the Cardinals Rule??
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic 2016 Participant Package in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 7 months ago
any updates about packets?? i still haven’t recieved mine nor an email saying mine has been shipped?? should i be worried??