Kissena Women's Team - Forum Archive

Oct 15, 2013 at 03:07 PM

@Erika I think that is taking the "pre-ride" to a new level

One word on the week prior to a race (which has been covered in other threads) you can't get any fitter in the week before a race; all your "work" is around staying "open" and getting enough sleep.

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Oct 15, 2013 at 03:13 PM

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Kayt Mathers

Oct 16, 2013 at 07:11 PM

The lovely Jules Roazen has generously agreed to lead Friday's training session. 6 AM at GAP. Great opportunity for more fine-tuning of pacelines and some other drills he might have in store. Those of you who rode last week know that Jules is a great teacher, so do come out in full force!

Paige Holbrook

Oct 17, 2013 at 02:38 PM

Hi all - i've been off the bike all week due to coming down with the flu on tuesday, and I doubt I'll be ready to ride by tomorrow, unfortunately. I woke up on Tuesday to go for a ride at 7AM and was surprised at how 'sore' I felt when I was getting ready to head out...which turns out was not soreness from going to the gym the night before, but because I had a fairly high fever and major body aches. I've been resting since then and still don't feel 100% (partly because i havent really been able to eat since Tuesday so I'm feeling pretty weak). Bummed to miss out on the ride tomorrow but I think the lesson learned for me this week is to listen to your body when you're feeling run down and to rest when you need it.

Anyway - enjoy the training session tomorrow and hope to see you guys next week!

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Oct 17, 2013 at 02:47 PM

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Paige Holbrook

Oct 17, 2013 at 02:50 PM

thanks @gwynna. and good luck with your race!

Anna Maria

Oct 17, 2013 at 09:03 PM

hi folks. im feeling a little under the weather. I might come out if i feel like I wont hold everyone back. but thats not feeling too likely. im also working saturday and sunday

but...I think I might have the following 5-7 days off! which means non stop nyack runs, later park laps, or whatever else. will post in the appropriate thread

Jules

Oct 17, 2013 at 09:17 PM

Between racing and colds a lot of people are feeling a lite ground down. I'm going to focus on some skillz drills tomorrow.

Sleep is magic though, so if you need it, take it

Brendan Rigby

Oct 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM

the women of kissena are sick. i also got sick. at long last, when i sing shania twain's "i feel like a woman" to myself, it's true!

David Yang

Oct 18, 2013 at 01:57 AM

the women of kissena are sick. i also got sick. at long last, when i sing shania twain's "i feel like a woman" to myself, it's true!

This girl is on fire today.

Jules

Oct 18, 2013 at 02:49 PM

A lonely (but dry) morning in the park where @Craig and @Perlberg were the only ladies in attendance - I made a quick u-turn and snuck another 90 minutes of sleep in before the day proper began

#lemonade

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Oct 18, 2013 at 03:42 PM

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mperlberg

Oct 19, 2013 at 07:13 PM

don't worry folks. Craig and I talked about wedding planning and all sorts of other great girly things in your absence.

Daniella Shachter

Oct 21, 2013 at 07:32 PM

Hi gals.
I've been super happy with the supportive and fun rides and training I've been on so far : )
I heard there is a possible meet up tues mornings at 8. Can you let me know if its happening? Thank you!

Kayt Mathers

Oct 24, 2013 at 07:04 PM

Ladies, tomorrow is supposed to be a glorious fall day! Sir @JeffWhite has kindly accepted to mentor our Friday ritual which will include, but will by no means be limited to: cornering, holding a line, tips on handling downhills, and more tight pace lining. 6 am at GAP. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to @Jules for suggesting cornering and downhill work

Erika Tarte

Oct 24, 2013 at 07:21 PM

Hi Ladies! Just wanted to (sadly) RSVP in the negative for tomorrow's ride. I have a work conflict. BUT I will be in the park prior to our 6am meet-up, doing solo laps until about 6:15am. Hope to see you all at GAP for quick hello!

Daniella Shachter

Oct 24, 2013 at 08:38 PM

I'm in : )

Anna Maria

Oct 24, 2013 at 08:53 PM

hi all. ill be there! any one interested in staying out a little later? perhaps a ride to piermont after???

Anna Maria

Oct 24, 2013 at 09:45 PM

scratch that. but would be happy to stay out in PP till like 830.

Daniella Shachter

Oct 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Apologies! I slept through my alarm. I hope you had 'good training.
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Anna Maria

Oct 25, 2013 at 02:11 PM

Just wanted to say thanks @JeffWhite and @Kayt for a really helpful am training. I am always so very pleased when I can make it out to these friday mornings. So much great coaching and mentoring going on! Also I think I had forgotten what cold felt like, well it all came back to me. Numb toes burning in the post ride shower. Ugh.

Jules

Oct 25, 2013 at 02:14 PM

Windproof Neck Gaiter is your friend, now that the it's freezy out...

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Oct 25, 2013 at 04:24 PM

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Jeffrey White

Oct 25, 2013 at 05:03 PM

Fun ride! Intro'd Kayt and Anna Maria to an openers workout using the cut-through for short laps. Also worked a lot on attacking (anyone remember the one thing I wanted you to remember???). Outlined both the French style attack and the Perlberg special.

Daniella Shachter

Oct 25, 2013 at 05:07 PM

Omg battery operated ones? Can you send a link about them? And thanks for the tip on the foot specific Warner's. I didn't know there was a difference.

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Oct 25, 2013 at 05:20 PM

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Oct 27, 2013 at 03:03 PM

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mugwump

Oct 29, 2013 at 06:02 PM

Got this via e.mail today.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Liz Jose <liz@webikenyc.org>
Date: October 29, 2013 12:35:46 PM EDT
To: Liz Jose <liz@webikenyc.org>
Subject: WE Bike NYC Party Fundraiser, Nov 6, 7-12pm, Grand Victory, Williamsburg

WE Bike NYC (www.webikenyc.org) is having a party to support getting more women on bicycles- all women and all bikes! Please help us spread the word so we can continue to offer rides, mechanics classes, earn a bicycle programs and more for FREE!

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