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I read and read about all the different group rides.  I figured I'd go for it.  I left work early so I could get home in time to get all set up.  Wednesday at 4:45 pm pst there is a ride called:  WKG 2for1 THE AMERICAS the info says: Whether you are recovering from a race, preparing for an event or just fancy a fun spin with friends, the WKG ‘2 for 1’ is the perfect leg loosener! Join us for 1 hour every Wednesday evening for a controlled social ride around the flat Watopia course (Zwift schedule permitting). The ride leader will look to hold 2.0 w/kg throughout the 1 hour long ride but will be happy to help anyone that has been detached from the back of the group. There will be optional sprints and a final minute sprint race, if you fancy it :) Please tag your Zwift name with ‘2FOR1’. For example ‘your name2FOR1’ I look forward to seeing you on course. How do I interpret 2.0 w/kg? 160 lbs you should hold 145 watts for the ride 150 lbs  you should hold 140 watts for th

Venturing out of the running world..I decided on Dec 6 I decided I'd try a Zwift Group workout.  I got up, booted up my laptop attached it to my trainer and TV monitor. Logged into the Zwift Screen and joined a Zwift Group work out.  Once joining I found my avatar on the 'pier' and was in the virtual world.  The warm up was nice....made the next interval and basically lasted about 38 minutes of the workout before quitting the ride.  Ok - yea not the best choice of a work out when one hadn't done ANY FTP work in some time. lol. What I learned... 1) I was able to join a group workout. 2) it's true you stay together in a group workout. 3) it was still fun to watch the avatar screen. Research continues.... Links I use constantly: https://zwiftblog.com/ - all things Zwifty....independent. https://zwiftpower.com - I LIVE in this site.  I love it...since I have registered I am able to see my time zone rides much easier.  If you hit the i - it opens up and giv

My FB posts have been all about Zwift the last month.  It's my new 'bright' shiny object in my life.  It's been fun, frustrating at times, but has brought a ton of fun and new 'friends' into my world. As usual I stalked my Tri Team, Endurance Nation, posts about Zwift.  I had looked into it back in '15 but did not have the patience.  Reading all about Zwift from our 'Wicked Smart' team members made me want to check it out again.  So much information and such as following made me a bit overwhelmed.  I like 'knowing' the answers before jumping in so started doing more research. Finding more resources. Got myself a new Wahoo Kickr to replace my Computrainer and the CT was going to take more effort on my part and Zwift already seemed complicated. So, how did I start?  I started with RUNNING!  Yes, you can run on Zwift.  It's not totally released to the public and it's not as fancy as the main app but it has a WAY smaller learning cu

Happy 7th Ironman Day!!!!  Pretty much my favorite words!!! The day Heather and I decided to join Krista in the journey to 2017 Ironman Arizona.  Photo credit to Sherpa Sjohn.  Anyone who knows me knows it's an easy sell to get me to sign up for a race.   But I already had another race on my schedule....Ironman Lake Placid!  July 23, 2017 Little behind on writing that one.....maybe I'll do a quick one for that after I have finished this one as the LP was pretty darn special!! AND NOW AZ Little behind on writing that one.....maybe I'll do a quick one for that after I have finished this one as the LP was pretty darn special!! Arizona 2016 Arizona 2017 Swim 1:33:26 1:29:19 Trans 1 11:26 6:45 Bike 6:09:14 6:12:04 Avg HR: 125 Avg PWR: 133 IF: 0.80 VI: 1.02 Avg HR: 129 Avg PWR: 132 IF: 0.71 VI: 1.03 Trans 2 8:12 8:41 Run   5:32:01 5:26:43 Run Pace 12:40 12:28 Overall   13:34:19 13:23:32  Last year I had a coach as I w