Jul 30, 2013 at 02:34 AM
Why the exhale?
Prospect Park Weekday Morning Training
Jul 30, 2013 at 12:17 PM
The exhale gets you to contract your abs and also gives you a real start to your push for sprinting.
Aug 05, 2013 at 08:14 PM
Hi all, planning on starting up with the group on Tues and Thurs; After doing triathlon training for the lsat 4 months as well as a nasty bike crash looking to do more bike training. Do we have a workout plan for this week or is it the same as the last? Also, when do most get to the park? Thanks!
Aug 05, 2013 at 09:18 PM
This week and next repeat the workouts from last week. You're tying to do each effort better than last week. For the sprints you want to leave nothing ninth tank. For the TT efforts, you want the second as good as the first.
Aug 06, 2013 at 05:24 PM
I was my fashionably late self this morning but caught up to Kayt & Jay. We did a few more sprints together and then Jay and I rolled around for an extra lap. Beautiful morning out. We also saw Big Foot, no, no I mean David Gardner getting in some TT/Tri bike training. That man can haul and is perhaps why sightings are so rare.
It's also nice to put in some really hard efforts after having taken the last couple of weeks on the easy side. I certainly feel my legs this afternoon.
Aug 07, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Blergh - first morning out in a while. Ran into Eric M crushing some laps and I think I saw Bruce not far behind. Did some stuff that made me want to fomit.
Giant industrial machinery laying down asphalt by Kondatoridactylanation so I couldn't even get coffee.
Giant industrial machinery laying down asphalt by Kondatoridactylanation so I couldn't even get coffee.
Barbaric.
Aug 07, 2013 at 02:31 PM
Yep, Eric and I did the two lap, 3 hill, stop at the playground TT. He wiped the tarmac with me. I only stayed for one.
My seatpost is squeaking on the Orbea so it's time for a clean and slight overhaul (but NOT by any means an end of season cleaning! We are just not there yet.)
We also watched Eddie crest the hill and yell at a jogger, and when she said something back to him, he turned and growled. It was entertaining, in a hey-this-guy's-gonna-get-us-kicked-outta-the-park kind of way.
Aug 08, 2013 at 04:11 PM
Late start this morning, my last set of hard efforts before Tokeneke. Didn't see a soul until Ed from United rolled up.
Aug 13, 2013 at 04:16 AM
will try to wake up early for some tempo riding.
Aug 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM
I was out this morning, albeit closer to 7, and was saddened to see not one Kissena out and about. August doldrums, perhaps? Or maybe it's just a function of my tardiness.
For anyone coming out tomorrow morning, just a head's up that I've invited a strong rider to join the session. She recently placed tenth at the Tokeneke Classic in CT in the Women's Cat 4 field, and that's after she lost her chain on a climb. She's heard me rave and rave about Kissena, so I'm hoping she'll have the opportunity to hear about the team from someone else for a change 
Hasta mañana!
Hasta mañana!
Aug 14, 2013 at 11:19 PM
@Kayt - I'd love to join you guys, but unfortunately I'll be prepping for the long drive up to Maine. Hopefully the nice weather will bring out a good contingency of Kissenas...
Aug 14, 2013 at 11:23 PM
I'll do my best to join you
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:18 AM
I've missed the last two weeks because of work and seriously in need of a good ride.
Was trying to get out tonight but ran out of daylight. I'm definitely in for tomorrow morning @Kayt. 6AM at GAP?
Was trying to get out tonight but ran out of daylight. I'm definitely in for tomorrow morning @Kayt. 6AM at GAP?
Aug 15, 2013 at 01:41 AM
Sorry that I can't make it tomorrow because I'll be in France....:)
Aug 15, 2013 at 03:42 AM
Aug 15, 2013 at 04:10 AM
@Kayt - I'm heading out to Floyd tomorrow evening for my merciless combined-field beating, otherwise I'd find a way to make it out at 6. This time of year, the 6 a.m. crew is going to be thinner than, say, June. I'd say your best bet is to rally up a good weekend ride turnout. Or get involved in 'cross!
Aug 15, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Thanks @Jeff! Working on getting involved in cross, and actually posted a "want ad" in the marketplace thread for any leads on a smaller CX bike this morning. Until I find a suitable steed for the muddy courses, the weekend rides to Piermont are my jam.
Aug 15, 2013 at 09:54 PM
You're extremely motivated Kayt and such a good influence, and I'm ashamed to say I haven't done any Kissena riding in two to three weeks though I've been riding my other bike to work every day. I hope to have a reasonably consistent presence on Sat/Sun rides through the fall, hopefully people continue with them!
Aug 16, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Good times this morning; slept through my alarm but made it out for a few social and very nicely ridden laps of paceline with Kayt, Patrick, Eric M and Kayt's friend Ericka (sp?) who rocked her way to 10th at Tokeneke with a slightly "Froomish" bike position...
Aug 16, 2013 at 01:21 AM
Aw man, i miss having my ass handed to me by fellow kissena's, all by 6:45 am. Crazy travel schedules haven't made early AM's an option, and it's not letting up any time soon. dang.
Enjoy it out there, the weather is beautiful.
Aug 19, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Ready to get back on the bike this week after a pretty long hiatus of being sick, busy work/life sched, and general lack of motivation. See you all at the park in the morning.
Aug 19, 2013 at 07:35 PM
I'm down for Tuesday and Thursday this week. I've never done intervals, so here goes nothing!
Aug 19, 2013 at 10:48 PM
I'm going to put forth a mighty effort to come out, see you guys at 6:00 AM.
Aug 19, 2013 at 10:50 PM
I'm in. See you in the morning.
Aug 20, 2013 at 01:42 AM
I'll do my best to be there!
Aug 20, 2013 at 11:11 PM
I'm going to try to make it to pp thurs 6am. hope to find you guys
Aug 22, 2013 at 04:19 PM
It was a good ride this morning, with Kayt, Eric, Jim, Patrick, David, and Jules on his cross bike with big, whirring tires.
We did laps and hit the uphill hard. The sun wasn't up yet when I left the house, but my blinky lights kept cheery company on my ride to the park. Once it got light out, there seemed to be a pretty good crowd of casual, tri and racer cyclists riding about.
It was good to see you all, it's been a while since I went out on an early morning PP ride.
And then I rode into work in the rain. I think I need to keep a spare pare of shoes or sneakers in the desk, just in case.
Aug 22, 2013 at 04:48 PM
Good times indeed. First trip out on "The Pork Chop Express" for the season and I loved every minute of it...
I finally found a good way to keep people from joining the back of the paceline; just drift to the back and swing a leg over with some frequency...
Aug 22, 2013 at 04:49 PM
Now all I need is a Pink Bike...
Aug 22, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Must have just missed you all this morning. Was about 10 minutes late and did laps with Jeff Condon at the exact same time as you. We were probably on the opposite side of the park the entire time.