The 2009 Angelo State Turkey Trot event went off well, with over 100 runners plus additional fitness walkers and the kids who ran the 1-mile event. Clay Jansa (ASU student) took overall male honors in a time of 17:20, with Courtney Hallum leading the female runners with a time of 22:03. Runners enjoyed the crisp fallweather and the tasty pumpkin pie awards. Full results and pictires are posted at www.roadlizards.org/.
The holiday season is here, which means that all of us will probably take in a few more 
calories than usual. The good news is that, with the holiday breaks, most of us will actually get in more workout time than normal (if we can push the pie plate away). Although this time of the year is for family, food, and festivities, it’s also a great time to start building that endurance base for the spring cycling and running season. I did my first good fall weather ride today – Burma Road, cold north wind with some drizzle. It’s a great feeling coming back along Burma at 30+ MPH with a stiff tail wind helping to push you along.
This is also the time of the year when we should be planning out next year’s race schedule. Done properly, your annual race schedule for important events will help dictate your training plan for the year. A good strategy is to identify your key races or events (“A” races), and then work backwards to create a training plan. For example, if you plan to peak for the April 18 Striders Duathlon event, you’ll need to allocate at least 2 weeks for peak workouts, 4-6 weeks for intensity, and 6-8 weeks for base endurance and lower end tempo workouts. That means your training plan for Striders will consist of 12 to 16 weeks of structured training, so you should start serious training in December or January. As an example, here are my “A” races for 2010. Everything else I race will be classified as a “B” event (somewhat less important) or a “C” race (simply a hard workout disguised as a race).
calories than usual. The good news is that, with the holiday breaks, most of us will actually get in more workout time than normal (if we can push the pie plate away). Although this time of the year is for family, food, and festivities, it’s also a great time to start building that endurance base for the spring cycling and running season. I did my first good fall weather ride today – Burma Road, cold north wind with some drizzle. It’s a great feeling coming back along Burma at 30+ MPH with a stiff tail wind helping to push you along.This is also the time of the year when we should be planning out next year’s race schedule. Done properly, your annual race schedule for important events will help dictate your training plan for the year. A good strategy is to identify your key races or events (“A” races), and then work backwards to create a training plan. For example, if you plan to peak for the April 18 Striders Duathlon event, you’ll need to allocate at least 2 weeks for peak workouts, 4-6 weeks for intensity, and 6-8 weeks for base endurance and lower end tempo workouts. That means your training plan for Striders will consist of 12 to 16 weeks of structured training, so you should start serious training in December or January. As an example, here are my “A” races for 2010. Everything else I race will be classified as a “B” event (somewhat less important) or a “C” race (simply a hard workout disguised as a race).
(My “A” races for 2010)
* Jan 16: Texas cyclocross championships
* April 3-4: Fort Davis Stage Race (cycling- 3 stages)
* April 18: Striders Duathlon, Texas State short course champs
* July 11: National Long Course Duathlon Champs
* April 3-4: Fort Davis Stage Race (cycling- 3 stages)
* April 18: Striders Duathlon, Texas State short course champs
* July 11: National Long Course Duathlon Champs
* December 15: National Cyclocross Champs, Bend , OR
I received an email a few days ago from a polite but irate motorist who was concerned about the unsafe behavior of some local cyclists. Here’s part of what he had to say: “I continue to be amazed at the lack of concern many cyclist have for their safety and the safety of vehicle drivers. Most recently I witness a middle age couple in full Lance Armstrong dress blocking the right lane of College Hills Blvd as they approached the loop from the south. They had several cars backed up behind them and seemed oblivious. A few weeks ago I came around a curve outside of town on a farm to market road and found the road full of cyclists. There was nothing for a 60 mph vehicle to do but come to a complete stop while a path was grudgingly cleared. It is my understanding that Texas law calls for cyclist to be single file and to the far right of any road. With the popularity of the sport growing it would be nice to see the law followed, lives saved, and vehicle drivers not being placed in the position of trying to avoid accidents with wayward cyclists.” The take home message from his comments – ride safely, stay single file on the right shoulder when a car approaches from behind, and let’s stay on good terms with area motorists!
Equipment for Sale
1. Cannondale Six 13 for sale, Kyserium SL wheels, all Campy Record, 56cm. New Richey seat post, new Cannondale BB 30 Si compact crank, 50/34, Pics avail.....perfect condition...$2000.00 neg. Contact Sandy at wawaski2000@yahoo.com.
2. 2008 Cervelo P2 SL avail, 54cm, less than 100 mi on it, yellow, perfect condition. Kyserium wheels, Terry Zero seat, aero bars, etc. $1500.00 neg. Contact Sandy at wawaski2000@yahoo.com.
3. Schwinn Super Sport road frame, 55. cm top tube, beautiful condition, red w/ silver cromoly fork, pics available, $75, mailto:%20bcullisn@verizon.net
4 2005 Specialized Allez road frame, yelloe/black, good condition, 55.5 cm top tube, carbon fork w/ headset, pics available. $150, mailto:bcullins@verizon.net
2. 2008 Cervelo P2 SL avail, 54cm, less than 100 mi on it, yellow, perfect condition. Kyserium wheels, Terry Zero seat, aero bars, etc. $1500.00 neg. Contact Sandy at wawaski2000@yahoo.com.
3. Schwinn Super Sport road frame, 55. cm top tube, beautiful condition, red w/ silver cromoly fork, pics available, $75, mailto:%20bcullisn@verizon.net
4 2005 Specialized Allez road frame, yelloe/black, good condition, 55.5 cm top tube, carbon fork w/ headset, pics available. $150, mailto:bcullins@verizon.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 6: SABA Christmas Light ride, http://www.appgadget.com/37jbpmuodnyc/main.php?view=event&eventid=1257386280671
Dec 12: Run Rudolph Run, http://www.roadlizards.org/Run_Run_Rudolph_09.pdf
Jan 2: ECVFD ½ marathon and 5-mile, http://www.roadlizards.org/RR_Flyer_09.pdf
Jan 23: Trail Running Series race #1, more information TBA, www.roadlizards.org
Dec 6: SABA Christmas Light ride, http://www.appgadget.com/37jbpmuodnyc/main.php?view=event&eventid=1257386280671
Dec 12: Run Rudolph Run, http://www.roadlizards.org/Run_Run_Rudolph_09.pdf
Jan 2: ECVFD ½ marathon and 5-mile, http://www.roadlizards.org/RR_Flyer_09.pdf
Jan 23: Trail Running Series race #1, more information TBA, www.roadlizards.org
