Muddy Buddy - anyone interested? 06/10/07

[MrCrash]

This is for all you Thursday Night Critical Ass / Napa Marathon dropouts / budding triathletes. I did this last year and had an absolute blast.

The concept is simple. There's a 6-7 mile course, with obstacles every mile or so. Team mates switch off between running and mountain biking between obstacles. At the end, the team mates have to crawl together through a giant mud pit, right before the finish line

Free beer is provided afterwards :Port

The current list of potentials:

- Myself
- yama-emma
- Melificant
- Maron
- jenmonkey
- Dove
- bishop
- wickerman777
- Baptistro (maybe)

Anyone else? Who's in? June 10 in San Jose!

For more info, check out http://www.muddybuddy.com

:teeth

Some photos from last year:

http://www.mrcrash.com/muddybuddy/mb2.jpg

http://www.mrcrash.com/muddybuddy/mb3.jpg

http://www.mrcrash.com/muddybuddy/mb4.jpg

http://www.mrcrash.com/muddybuddy/mb5.jpg

http://www.mrcrash.com/muddybuddy/mb1.jpg

[Dove]

When? Looks like the end of the confidence course in Basic Training at Fort Knox. Fun stuff.

I'm gonna need a pa'tna though. :fart

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Dove
When? Looks like the end of the confidence course in Basic Training at Fort Knox. Fun stuff.

I'm gonna need a pa'tna though. :fart

June 10th. Just edited the original post with the date as well as the http://www.muddybuddy.com website.

I was gonna suggest we have some sort of BARF team contest, but half the fun is the chance to make an absolute mess of things at the finish line :)

[Dove]

Barring no baseball game (I don't have an updated schedule yet) - I'd be 100% up for this. I was looking over the results from last year and a couple of things I noticed.

1. I recognized a few of the names from the Boston teams, that'll make for interesting conversation the next time I'm home.

2. Why are you and your partner listed under the coed 56-65 group? Damn bro - you've aged well!

:laughing

[jtigert]

You should come down and do the Nov. Los Angeles one with me. I keep hearing about these and they sound so fun.

[jenmonkey]

Dude, I'm SO in!

See, now if you had told me about this 6 months ago I might not have flaked on the whole running partner thing. ;)

This looks like a blast!
What's the next step? Do we have enough people to do BARF teams?

-jen:ape

[frankie]

http://www.nuttybuddy.com/ :confused

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Dove
Barring no baseball game (I don't have an updated schedule yet) - I'd be 100% up for this. I was looking over the results from last year and a couple of things I noticed.

Sounds good. When do you figure you'll know?

Why are you and your partner listed under the coed 56-65 group? Damn bro - you've aged well!

It's the combined ages of the competitors. My team mate last year was 29.

Originally posted by jtigert
You should come down and do the Nov. Los Angeles one with me. I keep hearing about these and they sound so fun.

I'm tempted to, just for the party! Plenty of time to plan it out.

Then again, with your 1:30 half marathon time and your power on a mountain bike, I'm thinkin you could take it with a good team mate.

Originally posted by jenmonkey
See, now if you had told me about this 6 months ago I might not have flaked on the whole running partner thing. ;)

When you figure that none of us made the starting line of the Napa Marathon for one reason for another, suddenly it doesn't seem so bad ;)

This looks like a blast!
What's the next step? Do we have enough people to do BARF teams?

We have to register and compete as teams of two, so people need to pick partners.

Since teams have to share a bike, the most important thing is to make sure both people fit on it - a 4'11 gal probably shouldn't team up with a 6'4 guy.

I'll try to call tomorrow, just to make sure they aren't close to selling out.

After that, start training :)

Originally posted by frankie
http://www.nuttybuddy.com/ :confused

The video on that page is nuts!

http://www.nuttybuddy.com/player.html

[kubiks]

Booooo. I'd do it if I could. I can ride a bicycle, but can't run yet. Oh yea, so I went up the front side of 9 yesterday for the first time in ages on my Cannondale. Yay! So fun trying to beat all the sportbikes on the descent. Had a sketchy moment where I thought I might just highside myself, but it all worked out.

Hey, if you go down for the Nov one, keep me in mind. I should be able to run reasonably fast by then.

Dude, who ran a 1:30 half marathon? I ran a 1:42 offroad. It was hard! Hopefully doing a full marathon next year...if I don't break anything else in the meantime. That could be asking alot though.

[TeamZigen]

Heard 'bout your injury. Hope you get better. Take care of yourself.

[Dove]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
Sounds good. When do you figure you'll know?


I have a double-header tomorrow...I'll ask my coach what the deal is. More to follow.

[Hot Frog]

Dammit!!! I will be in Canada that day!!! This looks like so much fun!!! Enjoy :)

[bishop]

Hey Mike,
Im in.

[TeamZigen]

Try not to lose your keys Mike. A little harder to find them in the mud. Plus I'm not gonna be able to make it out there, to help you find'em. J/K... Have fun buddy!

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by TeamZigen
Try not to lose your keys Mike. A little harder to find them in the mud. Plus I'm not gonna be able to make it out there, to help you find'em. J/K... Have fun buddy!
Yeah, I'm gonna have to figure something out for that :)

Originally posted by bishop
Hey Mike,
Im in.
Sweet :) Added you to the list

Originally posted by kubiks
Oh yea, so I went up the front side of 9 yesterday for the first time in ages on my Cannondale. Yay! So fun trying to beat all the sportbikes on the descent.
Wanna do Hamilton sometime? That's the last of the three mountains in the Bay Area I need to conquer :)

Had a sketchy moment where I thought I might just highside myself, but it all worked out.
How do you almost highside on a bicycle?

Hey, if you go down for the Nov one, keep me in mind. I should be able to run reasonably fast by then.
We'd have me, you, and Jeff (jtigert) doing it - one more and we'd have two teams. If we got some good trail riding in too, that could be a fun weekend :)

Dude, who ran a 1:30 half marathon? I ran a 1:42 offroad. It was hard!
Remember the guy I told you about who showed up to a mountain bike ride - with sweats, a t-shirt, no helmet, sneakers (no toe clips) and a 10 year old bike - and left me and Harpo in his dust? That would be him (jtigert). I hear he's goes pretty good on a motorcycle too ;)

Hopefully doing a full marathon next year...if I don't break anything else in the meantime. That could be asking alot though.
I've only known you like a year, and you've been in the hospital.... three times for gnarly injuries? You're brutal :)

[melificant]

thanks for the pm! i'm bad about looking through all the forums, but was looking forward to getting more info on this! i am really looking forward to getting all muddy:teeth
oh, and my friends name is Maron.

[jtigert]

Mike how I have grown so much wiser, at least I wear a helmet now, well most of the time.http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/jtigert/IMG_3410.jpg

[wickerman777]

I'm totally down for this but I'll need a ride down there and back. Who's definitely going from my neck of the woods?

[kubiks]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike

Wanna do Hamilton sometime? That's the last of the three mountains in the Bay Area I need to conquer :)


How do you almost highside on a bicycle?


We'd have me, you, and Jeff (jtigert) doing it - one more and we'd have two teams. If we got some good trail riding in too, that could be a fun weekend :)


Remember the guy I told you about who showed up to a mountain bike ride - with sweats, a t-shirt, no helmet, sneakers (no toe clips) and a 10 year old bike - and left me and Harpo in his dust? That would be him (jtigert). I hear he's goes pretty good on a motorcycle too ;)


I've only known you like a year, and you've been in the hospital.... three times for gnarly injuries? You're brutal :)


Yea, Hamilton. I can do it on my mtn bike prolly in like a month or so. If I can get some good workouts in between now and then. My Effin' job sucks a big fat one and I work ALL THE TIME. I'm lucky if I can go socialize like once a month.

Oh yea, pajama boy. I remember that one.
My goal in life is to be able to smoke everyone on a mtn bike in my pj's too! :teeth

Word up on the so-cal muddy buddy. I really hope I have agility back by then though. If not, I'll just come down and ride trails with you guys. I'm pumped to get away from here for some fun trips. Let's do mtn bike camping! :cool

[kubiks]

Originally posted by jtigert
Mike how I have grown so much wiser, at least I wear a helmet now, well most of the time.

Dude, you should ALWAYS wear a helmet...esp if you think you might fall off bridges onto rocks in third world countries. Not that I would know anything about that or anything......:wow
Seriously, I'd probably be dead right now if I hadn't had a helmet on. And we were ascending (so don't just wear one on the descents).

[yama-emma]

YEAH! i wanna play... :)

the thing is... my old italian road bike may have a hard time pretending to be a mountain bike... :( :confused

I am going to start seeing if i can get my feet in shape in a month. I will start trying to run this week... :cool

[Dove]

I'm definetely in - Emma, will you be my partner? Want to get muddy, buddy?

My baseball team has a "bye" that weekend! :banana

[Dove]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike


The video on that page is nuts!

http://www.nuttybuddy.com/player.html

:rofl

That guy is NUTS!!! ...and to think, Chris Sabo was my childhood baseball hero...now he's making infomercials with crazy guys and using words like, "testicleleeeze." :laughing

[racerXgirl]

I'm a total maybe for this!

[racerXgirl]

nevermind :( I'll be in PA

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by yama-emma
YEAH! i wanna play... :)

the thing is... my old italian road bike may have a hard time pretending to be a mountain bike... :( :confused

Sweet! As long your team has one mountain bike between the two of you, you're in good shape :)

[wickerman777]

Who's gonna be my buddy:(

[Baptistro]

Jer, I need to find out if I can make it, but if so, I'm your man :thumbup

[wickerman777]

Sweet dude make it happen we will win this thing:teeth

[MrCrash]

I just got an email from Muddy Buddy registration - there are still slots available, but they're starting to fill up as the event approaches.

On that note, people should pick team mates and register!

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1394030

The team names can be fun - last year my team was "The Mudder Puckers" :)

I can edit the opening post of the thread to show the teams as well, just so people know who needs a teammate. If you've found a team mate, go ahead and announce it! Bap and Wickerman? Dove and Emma? Mel and Maron?

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by wickerman777
Sweet dude make it happen we will win this thing:teeth

I'm probably in Jer. I'll PM you in the next couple of days.

Let me get this straight, it's probably a 6-7 mile total distance, so your time is basically decided by the combined time running by the partners. The biking is more of a rest than anything else no? So, running 10 minute miles you could finish in an 1:00 - 1:10? Is that about right?

[MrCrash]

My teammate last year ran a 10K in 1 hour, 10 minutes. I ran one in 55 minutes. Our time for Muddy Buddy was 1:04 - I rode 3 sections and ran 2, while she rode 2 and ran 3.

Winning age group times were around 40 minutes.

It started with a 1.2 mile climb last year - I passed a lot of people walking their bikes up it. From there, it was mostly downhill to the finish, with some small rolling down-and-up sections.

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
My teammate last year ran a 10K in 1 hour, 10 minutes. I ran one in 55 minutes. Our time for Muddy Buddy was 1:04 - I rode 3 sections and ran 2, while she rode 2 and ran 3.

Winning age group times were around 40 minutes.

It started with a 1.2 mile climb last year - I passed a lot of people walking their bikes up it. From there, it was mostly downhill to the finish, with some small rolling down-and-up sections.

That sounds about right, 11 minute miles and 9.2 minute miles for combined approximate average 10 minute miles.

So to be in contention we each need to run approximately 6-7 minute miles for 3 miles on hills. :wow

While you were biking, you weren't passed by any runners were you?

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Baptistro
While you were biking, you weren't passed by any runners were you?

I wasn't passed by any runners, but with lots of bikers walking up that first climb, there was plenty of that going on.

A thread about a multisport event and no Roxy? Where ya at?

:)

[wickerman777]

I've got the biking thing down and my legs are strong as all hell but I haven't been training for running. Should I start concentrating on jogging for this event? I'm a hill climbing fool on a bike but I haven't ran in along time. How are you for running Bap?

[Baptistro]

I just ran 11 miles yesterday at about 10 minute miles, and my normal daily run is about 6.5 miles up and down pretty steep hills in 70 minutes, so I think we're covered on the running part. I figure if I get to "rest" between runs, I should be able to put together three - 8-9 minute miles. :thumbup

[kubiks]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
I just got an email from Muddy Buddy registration - there are still slots available, but they're starting to fill up as the event approaches.

On that note, people should pick team mates and register!

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1394030

The team names can be fun - last year my team was "The Mudder Puckers" :)

I can edit the opening post of the thread to show the teams as well, just so people know who needs a teammate. If you've found a team mate, go ahead and announce it! Bap and Wickerman? Dove and Emma? Mel and Maron?


Whaaaa. I wanna play, I wanna play. Stupid broken leg.

Mike, wanna do a beginner cyclocross race in the fall? I think there are ones where all the beginners race together (guys and girls in one race) so I could cheer for you as you're lapping me :teeth

Bap, I never knew you were a runner :cool
Do you usually do a bunch of events a year? I want to do the Pacific Trail series next year (I was hoping to do it this year, but ofcourse the broken leg thing hampered things a bit). We should get a group of people together to hit up the races each month...they are up and down the coast. and look like SOOO much fun.

[zx6roxy]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
I wasn't passed by any runners, but with lots of bikers walking up that first climb, there was plenty of that going on.

A thread about a multisport event and no Roxy? Where ya at?

:)

HERE!:wave

I'm a maybe for now....

[wickerman777]

Originally posted by zx6roxy
HERE!:wave

I'm a maybe for now....

Maybe? Grab Sonny and make the time damnit.

Was everyone planning on going down Sun morning? Or should we maybe make this an "barf" event and get some hotel rooms for sat night. Do a little socializing before the event ;)

[fawndog]

Each race features a 6-7 mile course and 5 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the 1st obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their bike, and begin riding. Teams will continue leapfrogging each other through the entire course. At the end of the race, racers will crawl through the infamous Mud Pit crossing the finish line together!


You need to do all 7 miles and all obstacles. :( weekends are for sleepin :cry

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by fawndog
Each race features a 6-7 mile course and 5 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the 1st obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their bike, and begin riding. Teams will continue leapfrogging each other through the entire course. At the end of the race, racers will crawl through the infamous Mud Pit crossing the finish line together!


You need to do all 7 miles and all obstacles. :( weekends are for sleepin :cry

The first runner will end up running approximately 4 miles and biking 3 miles, the first biker will ride approximately 4 miles and run 3. I consider my biking my "rest" time (or maybe it's just wishful thinking) :)


Steph, I just started running in January to train for the SF marathon in July, but I'm enjoying it. Had a hard time getting started due to injuries from a moto accident last July, but funny enough, my left leg feels better now when I'm walking or running than when I'm at rest. I'm still a noob, but I think I may be a lifer.

[kubiks]

Originally posted by Baptistro


Steph, I just started running in January to train for the SF marathon in July, but I'm enjoying it. Had a hard time getting started due to injuries from a moto accident last July, but funny enough, my left leg feels better now when I'm walking or running than when I'm at rest. I'm still a noob, but I think I may be a lifer.


COOL!
Yea, I wanted to do a marathon last fall, but ended up with a torn ACL, a skin graft, and a concussion (don't ask).
You're leg feels better when you're moving because you're getting blood flow (aka oxygen) to the injured parts.
Just take care of your knees if you're running alot on the streets. Mix some trails in there and some speed workouts on the track. Ever heard of Yasso 800s? They work...look 'em up on Google ;)
Congrats on finding the joys of running!

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by kubiks
Mike, wanna do a beginner cyclocross race in the fall? I think there are ones where all the beginners race together (guys and girls in one race) so I could cheer for you as you're lapping me :teeth

Who's running the Cyclocross race you're thinking of doing?? Is that just the name of the series or could I run my full suspension XC trail bike in it? I know the CCCX.org series has different CX, XC, DH, and Road classes.

The only real XC event I was planning on doing was maaaaaybe the Downieville Point-to-Point Cross Country race, but I'm open to anything.

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by kubiks
COOL!
Yea, I wanted to do a marathon last fall, but ended up with a torn ACL, a skin graft, and a concussion (don't ask).
You're leg feels better when you're moving because you're getting blood flow (aka oxygen) to the injured parts.
Just take care of your knees if you're running alot on the streets. Mix some trails in there and some speed workouts on the track. Ever heard of Yasso 800s? They work...look 'em up on Google ;)
Congrats on finding the joys of running!
Wow, that sounds so simple, it may actually work. By that token, I'm probably on pace to run my first marathon in about 4:30.

I'll check it out more accurately next Tuesday when I'm at the track. I do very little running on pavement right now aside from some paved portions of trails and the track once a week, mostly I am running hills on fire trails near my house.

Knees have not been a problem in the last couple of months until this past Tuesday, took me a full day to recover, and am just now feeling strong again.

But you should go to this thread to chat more on this. ;)

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185856

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Baptistro
Wow, that sounds so simple, it may actually work. By that token, I'm probably on pace to run my first marathon in about 4:30.

I just Googled it too - it definitely sounds like something to incorporate into my regular workouts. I *just* started running again last week after taking two months off to let my ankle heal.

I'm planning on running my first marathon later in the year, after a bunch of different multisport events. I've got some work ahead of me if I want to do a 4:30!

[Baptistro]

Mike, go to the marathon thread as well, and post. I'd be more than happy to run with you in the East Bay Hills, Piedmont High is the best track around, and probably half way between you and me, and some awesome trails right off of Redwood Road and Skyline. My normal runs are extremely sane, and should probably be done a little slower, so I'd be more than happy to run with you.

[kubiks]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
Who's running the Cyclocross race you're thinking of doing?? Is that just the name of the series or could I run my full suspension XC trail bike in it? I know the CCCX.org series has different CX, XC, DH, and Road classes.




'Cmon, you don't know what 'cross is? Aka Psycho cross?
It's the name of the sport. There are special 'cross bikes. They are expensive! Most newbs do cross races on mtn bikes. You can do one on anything, really. And then when you get serious, you look into a special cyclocross bike. The guy I climbed Shasta with races road in the summer, cross in the fall, mtn in the spring and bc skis all winter! I wish I had his life!

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Baptistro
Mike, go to the marathon thread as well, and post. I'd be more than happy to run with you in the East Bay Hills, Piedmont High is the best track around, and probably half way between you and me, and some awesome trails right off of Redwood Road and Skyline. My normal runs are extremely sane, and should probably be done a little slower, so I'd be more than happy to run with you.

Agreed - I ran there weekly with Team in Training to prepare for Wildflower last year. Great facility - hard to believe that's a high school!

When I did that sub 55 minute 10K, my heart rate was through the ceiling, averaging around 182. I generally keep it a little slower than 10:00 / mile for runs under 5 miles. As I approach 10 miles, that drops to 11:00 / mile. Like I said, lots of work ahead of me for a 4:30 marathon - the Yasso 800 method Steph referred to should help with that.

I'll head over to the Marathon thread in a bit!

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by kubiks
'Cmon, you don't know what 'cross is? Aka Psycho cross?
It's the name of the sport. There are special 'cross bikes. They are expensive! Most newbs do cross races on mtn bikes. You can do one on anything, really. And then when you get serious, you look into a special cyclocross bike. The guy I climbed Shasta with races road in the summer, cross in the fall, mtn in the spring and bc skis all winter! I wish I had his life!

I knew about the Cyclocross specific bikes - I didn't know that I could use other bikes to race those events though! I remember pushing some dude on a CX specific bike on the singletrack at China Camp. While the trails there are pretty tame, it didn't look very comfortable :)

If I find something that looks or sounds fun, I'll let ya know!

[Baptistro]

Well, I timed my run today, running 5 miles, with a 4 minute rest between miles, and got these times:

9:23, 9:15, 8:38, 8:30, and 8:28 in that order, and felt pretty good. I'm gonna try to shave 20-30 seconds per mile on race day.

[machete]

I think i'm in. we'll see about a team mate. I'm good on the obstacles and a bit on the running, but will step it up. and start riding for real. (secret riding is getting boring)

psyco cross? half road racing and half trail running?
if so, i've wanted to do that for a long time. I would be interested in knowing more about it.

[Baptistro]

You and uhmeebuh should team up dude, you guys would be in the huge category, and could possibly takke the whole thing. BARF champions :banana

[wickerman777]

Originally posted by Baptistro
You and uhmeebuh should team up dude, you guys would be in the huge category, and could possibly takke the whole thing. BARF champions :banana

But their offspring would be horrible blights upon humanity. Don't give him ideas.

[melificant]

Ok, Maron and I are a team! Still working on a name.........
we will be in the 61 age group :teeth

[machete]

I'm teaming up with a 18 y/0 thai girl...our age group will be 38! :teeth

name to come..........

[kubiks]

Originally posted by glf
I
psyco cross? half road racing and half trail running?
if so, i've wanted to do that for a long time. I would be interested in knowing more about it.

Uh no. It's on trails. It's basically a loop you do on whatever bike you have. But the loop has really technical sections. So you are forced to dismount and run while carrying your bike. It's all about getting really good at dismounting and mounting really fast. Cross bikes actually look like road bikes (hoods and cradles) however, the geometry is such that it is as nimble as a mtn bike. They are geared differently too and have beefier wheels and tires, but no suspension (cuz there's no REAL downhill or anything and you're running over the rocks).

You do this loop for a set amt of time as fast as you can (usually an hour) and basically you feel like you're gonna die. :teeth
Sounds like my kinda sport!


Anyway, you guys. You're making me so jealous.
Bap, mile repeats rock. I miss tempo workouts.
Just don't get too ambitious on race day. Too fast too soon and you'll crash and burn. You'll naturally run faster cuz of adrenaline.

Solis, when is your next newbie china camp day??? Yes, I am coming as a newbie. My legs are no where near where they used to be. I just rode Calavaras, Felter, sierra on the mtn bike. Dang, it was hard! And that used to be my "easy, wake up at 4am and go ride" ride.

[kubiks]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
I knew about the Cyclocross specific bikes - I didn't know that I could use other bikes to race those events though! I remember pushing some dude on a CX specific bike on the singletrack at China Camp. While the trails there are pretty tame, it didn't look very comfortable :)

If I find something that looks or sounds fun, I'll let ya know!

Yea dude, ride what you brought ;)

Anyway.. you know there are crits every tuesday night in San Jose, right? I figure now that you are in the southbay alot more, you might be interested. My other friend Mike was trying to get me to do a couple last year. They have a beginner category. And NO, you dont' need a crit bike (those are expensive too).
And if you want to get into track racing, Hellyre Velodrome is also a stone throw away from me. You can rent track bikes. But beware, they don't have brakes!
That's something else I've wanted to try though I feel like I need to heal before I go crashing again. :teeth

[skarkburmer]

Originally posted by kubiks
It's all about getting really good at dismounting and mounting really fast.

Oh im really good at that! Wait, were you talking about bikes or something else?

[kubiks]

Originally posted by skarkburmer
Oh im really good at that! Wait, were you talking about bikes or something else?

I KNEW someone was going to say something about that.
I'm talking about bikes, ofcourse ;)

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by kubiks
Solis, when is your next newbie china camp day??? Yes, I am coming as a newbie. My legs are no where near where they used to be. I just rode Calavaras, Felter, sierra on the mtn bike. Dang, it was hard! And that used to be my "easy, wake up at 4am and go ride" ride.

The next China Camp ride can be whenever you're ready. When do you feel like giving it a shot?

I take it your legs aren't quite ready to knock out Calaveras / Felter / Sierra on your roadbike yet?

[machete]

Originally posted by kubiks

Uh no. It's on trails. It's basically a loop you do on whatever bike you have. But the loop has really technical sections. So you are forced to dismount and run while carrying your bike. It's all about getting really good at dismounting and mounting really fast. Cross bikes actually look like road bikes (hoods and cradles) however, the geometry is such that it is as nimble as a mtn bike. They are geared differently too and have beefier wheels and tires, but no suspension (cuz there's no REAL downhill or anything and you're running over the rocks).

You do this loop for a set amt of time as fast as you can (usually an hour) and basically you feel like you're gonna die. :teeth
Sounds like my kinda sport!



uh yeah. that's what I meant. sorry, my lack of opposable thumbs doesn't allow me to explain myself very well. ;) :cry :cry :laughing :twofinger

and yeah, that's what I've wanted to try...at least untili the point of puking on someones shiiny bike! :teeth

[DeathB4mullets]

OK....I'll do it only if I don't have to wear spandex. Heck...I'll even buy a helmet.

I'll start jogging tonight, to see if my leg is any good. Looks like i got a partner, so I just need to round up a mountain bike.

Can I borrow yours Sonny? or are you gonna do this?:cool

[Dove]

I need a buddy. Anybody? Bueller?

[yama-emma]

i'm gonna buy proper running shoes and try running after work. wish me luck.

[Dove]

G' luck mate! :mstingray

[Calyel]

I think I need to go running... up a hill.

[zx6roxy]

Who wants to go running?:teeth

[fawndog]

Originally posted by zx6roxy
Who wants to go running?:teeth
Nobody hippie!! And take another lap since you caught your breath enough to talk. :twofinger

[zx6roxy]

Originally posted by fawndog
Nobody hippie!! And take another lap since you caught your breath enough to talk. :twofinger

Shut it:x

Maybe I should have YOU run on the treadmill instead of the puppy

:twofinger

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Dove
I need a buddy. Anybody? Bueller?

I thought you already had someone lined up?

[Baptistro]

sweet, it's gonna be a HUGE BARF contingent!!! UBOB in the house :banana

[wickerman777]

Still wondering if we should all get some hotel rooms for sat night. Would give us a chance to register early, have a good italian dinner ;) sat night and take our time sun morning, have a nice breakfast and all that. How many are interested.

[yama-emma]

i just got back from purchasing some new running shoes and going for my first post surgery run! :cool

its not looking great though. since i still have a bruised rib and knee from falling off my bicycle last week :cry it's hard to evaluate exactly how my feet are doing. They are cramping up quite a bit, so I am a maaaaybe for muddy buddy. I will see how things look after another week of running.

[Dove]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
I thought you already had someone lined up?

And Emma says..."i just got back from purchasing some new running shoes and going for my first post surgery run!

its not looking great though. since i still have a bruised rib and knee from falling off my bicycle last week it's hard to evaluate exactly how my feet are doing. They are cramping up quite a bit, so I am a maaaaybe for muddy buddy. I will see how things look after another week of running."

Hence, my need for a partner...pat'na. ;)

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by wickerman777
Still wondering if we should all get some hotel rooms for sat night. Would give us a chance to register early, have a good italian dinner ;) sat night and take our time sun morning, have a nice breakfast and all that. How many are interested.
I'm on the fence. With the potential for the "morning-after-Italian-dinner-glow", the run / bike itself could be tough!
Originally posted by Dove
Hence, my need for a partner...pat'na. ;)
I think this calls for a pre-Muddy-Buddy mountain bike "training ride" at China Camp!

[Dove]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike
I think this calls for a pre-Muddy-Buddy mountain bike "training ride" at China Camp!

Sounds good. :Handshake

[Baptistro]

let's do a pre muddy buddy, un-muddy buddy

we can meet up in teams and switch running/riding. What you all think?

Shit only 2 and 1/2 weeks left. I guess I should taper down.

[zx6roxy]

Originally posted by DeathB4mullets
Can I borrow yours Sonny? or are you gonna do this?:cool

He told me to tell you to swing by sometime this week and pickup the bike

Originally posted by Baptistro
let's do a pre muddy buddy, un-muddy buddy

we can meet up in teams and switch running/riding. What you all think?

Shit only 2 and 1/2 weeks left. I guess I should taper down.

It's such a short race compared to the marathon you're training for...I'd say taper off the week before;)

Focus on short and high intensity workouts

[machete]

I'm going to go ahead and go with Team "we don't give a shit, will drink, smoke and all around lazy" till race day. :teeth

and then just pound thru the course puking on my best of friends! :barf :teeth

[wickerman777]

Originally posted by Baptistro
let's do a pre muddy buddy, un-muddy buddy

we can meet up in teams and switch running/riding. What you all think?

Shit only 2 and 1/2 weeks left. I guess I should taper down.

Sun or mon please.

[Baptistro]

How about this Monday morning, for Memorial Day? If we do it in the East Bay, we can have a BBQ and pasta feed afterwards at my house.

[wickerman777]

How about.... that sounds like a good fookin idea:teeth

[DeathB4mullets]

Originally posted by Baptistro
How about this Monday morning, for Memorial Day? If we do it in the East Bay, we can have a BBQ and pasta feed afterwards at my house.

Some of us will be riding back from Lake Tahoe on Monday....

[Baptistro]

oh, then Jeremy and whoever else, can come over, run and bike, and BBQ at my place after, you guys can swing by if you get back in time :)

What of it Solis? Are you game?

[MrCrash]

The trails in the east bay hills are mostly boring fire roads. The singletrack at China Camp is much more fun, and right over the Richmond bridge! Would you guys be open to that?

[Baptistro]

sure, why not? I can pick up Jeremy at BART and we can drive over there. I don't know if we'll be able to bring two bikes though, one for sure. Send me details Mike.

[wickerman777]

I'll have my mountain bike John. Should be all we need. I need to spend some time on my feet. I jogged a mile the other day and though my endurance is fine I definitely used some muscles that weren't used to it. I figure I'll train hard right up to a week before the event then give my muscles a rest. I should be fine for Muddy Buddy but will be sore as hell after:teeth

[MrCrash]

I just got an email this morning saying that 40 spots were still open for Muddy Buddy - 39 after I registered.

If you haven't registered yet, get on it!

Teams so far:

- Bap / Wickerman (registered)
- CityBikeMike / jenmonkey (registered)
- Roxy / Sonny
- melificant / Maron

Other possible contestants:

- Dove
- Emma
- glf
- Calyel

[LuckyStar387]

I don't like to get dirty.

[machete]

Originally posted by LuckyStar387
I don't like to get dirty.

yeah, you do! :p

[MrCrash]

Can you guys do China Camp at 11 AM tomorrow?

Edit: Ride cancelled - hope you guys are able to get some good workouts in!

[melificant]

i work tomorrow :cry

i just got clip-ins! they are bad ass! and yes, i fell over on my way home from work today :cool

[MrCrash]

Has everyone else registered?

[MrCrash]

I figure I'll bump this one more time, since a lot of folks were at T-Hill yesterday. Has anyone else registered yet? A little over a week to go! :)

[zx6roxy]

some stuff has come up and we won't be able to do it.

Have fun everyone!

[yama-emma]

i cannot make it either. need more time to get my feet working properly!

get muddy peoples! :teeth

[Dove]

As much as I want to, sadly I can't. No buddy and no free time now...my rained out game from a month ago is now during Muddy Buddy. Take pics and have fun please. :teeth

[wickerman777]

Looks like it's just us guys.

[melificant]

Muddy Buddy is sold out! :cry

I'm very upset that Maron and I didn't make it in time. I had to wai t to make sure I could get the day off work, cos' normally I work Sundays. I got the ok, Maron went to sign us up and....................
........ SOLD OUT! :cry

[Baptistro]

Anyone able to take Jeremy's place and be my partner this weekend? Jeremy has tweeked his knee and can't run

[Baptistro]

:bump

[Baptistro]

We're out, but we're transferring our entry to next year. Have a great time Mike :thumbup

[MrCrash]

So Jen and I - Team "Slippery Monkey" went ahead and completed the course in 1 hour and 8 minutes. We probably could have knocked 2-3 minutes off of our time if we weren't grappling in the mud pit at the end, but since we were the only team that made it to the starting gate, we won the BARF competition by default!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3203956-slipperymonkey.jpg

[MrCrash]

My original plan was to attempt to "win" the one-mile climbing stage on the bicycle. I ran with the lead pack of four for maybe the first quarter mile, but my heart rate of 190 let me know that "ees not possible win". I dropped back to around 10th (out of 50-60 teams in our wave), and put it into cruise control.

We crossed the line sometime between 9 and 10 AM, were hosed off by a firetruck, and headed straight for the free beer with our new friends.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3203989-img_1165__medium_.jpg

[MrCrash]

With three hours of sleep, a few glasses of beer and wine, and a non-existent breakfast, I was going downhill fast. More pictures with new friends:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3203995-img_1168__medium_.jpg

[MrCrash]

We were a mess, but we weren't as bad as these guys:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3204009-img_1166__medium_.jpg

[MrCrash]

It was around 2:00, when Jen posed a question:

Jen: Dude, are you sober yet? Let's get out of here and get some food.

Me: (after standing briefly) Uh...no.

Jen: Damn Asians! Is your truck a stick?

Me: Yeah

Jen: Damn, I've never driven one of those before. It's just like a motorcycle, right? I bet I could do it. You have full coverage insurance?

Me: Aw, what the hell...

So off we went, as Jen taught herself the intricacies of driving a manual transmission, in my truck, on one of the most technically demanding roads in the Bay Area...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3204018-img_1171__medium_.jpg

[jenmonkey]

Haha!! Dude, I don't think you sobered up till like, 5pm. Totally brutal morning, AWESOME time, and I can't wait till next year so we can rock the pants off the BARFers and come in sub-1hr!!

Oh yeah - damn asians!! Can't hold their liquor! :D

But seriously, driving a stick is kinda fun... If only I had known, and didn't have to learn on mt. hamilton road... Mikey is a brave man, especially considering all the crap we wimminz are getting about our driving/riding skills over on DH's thread... ;)

-jen:ape

[machete]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Haha!! Dude, I don't think you sobered up till like, 5pm. Totally brutal morning, AWESOME time, and I can't wait till next year so we can rock the pants off the BARFers and come in sub-1hr!!

Oh yeah - damn asians!! Can't hold their liquor! :D

But seriously, driving a stick is kinda fun... If only I had known, and didn't have to learn on mt. hamilton road... Mikey is a brave man, especially considering all the crap we wimminz are getting about our driving/riding skills over on DH's thread... ;)

-jen:ape

*GULP* must......not............say..........anything.... ..............

:laughing

looks like tons of fun. mike, you looks seriously blitzed in that photo in the truck! :laughing

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by glf
looks like tons of fun. mike, you looks seriously blitzed in that photo in the truck! :laughing

You should totally do it next year! Jen and I made a short list of things to bring next time:

- Lawn chairs
- A cooler with our own drinks
- Designated drivers

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Mikey is a brave man, especially considering all the crap we wimminz are getting about our driving/riding skills over on DH's thread... ;)

Sweetheart, just keep your eyes on the road next time and everything will be fine ;)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3204223-img_1172__medium_.jpg

[JMack]

You're my idol, Mikey!!

[jenmonkey]

Originally posted by JMack
You're my idol, Mikey!!

Dude, wtf?? *I* was the one that had to learn to drive a stick on mt. hamilton to save his ass!! I think that deserves some mad props, yo.
:teeth

-jen:ape

[Baptistro]

:cry

So bummed we missed this event. I ended up doing my long run for the week and kicking my own ass in the process.

If all goes well, out entry will be put towards next year's event and we'll get muddy with you guys :thumbup

[machete]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Dude, wtf?? *I* was the one that had to learn to drive a stick on mt. hamilton to save his ass!! I think that deserves some mad props, yo.
:teeth

-jen:ape

Jen, mad props, yo! :teeth

[JnglstTICAL]

Looks like fun mikey!!

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by glf
*GULP* must......not............say..........anything.... ..............

Bah, go ahead and say it! You're talking about a gal who said "My eyes are in so much pain, I'm just about ready to trade sexual favors for some saline!"

;)

Originally posted by JnglstTICAL
Looks like fun mikey!!

Beer and mountain bikes - this contest has JUNGLETESTICLES written all over it! Gotta do it next year!

[Calyel]

Looks like fun. How was the terain? really steep or just hilly?

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by Calyel
Looks like fun. How was the terain? really steep or just hilly?

Here's a breakdown, from the website:

Leg 1: 1.0 miles, steady climb over the entire mile

Leg 2: 1.3 miles, gradual downhill, fast leg

Leg 3: 1.3 miles, downhill with a short steep section

Leg 4: 1.4 miles, gradual downhill

Leg 5: 1.3 miles: Flat to finish

I ended up going to my small ring about 1/2 of the way up that first hill, but mostly because I really attacked that first quarter mile.

[zx6roxy]

Glad you guys had a blast!:thumbup

And PROPS to Jen for learning to drive a stick on Mt. Hamilton:applause:teeth

[jenmonkey]

Originally posted by zx6roxy
Glad you guys had a blast!:thumbup

And PROPS to Jen for learning to drive a stick on Mt. Hamilton:applause:teeth

Thanks, glf and rox!! You guys have to do it next year, it was more fun than a barrel of... well, you know. ;)

And we haven't even begun to talk about Napa this year...

-jen:ape

[JMack]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Dude, wtf?? *I* was the one that had to learn to drive a stick on mt. hamilton to save his ass!! I think that deserves some mad props, yo.
:teeth

-jen:ape \

jmonkey,

that goes without saying, luv! :teeth

I'll try to do this next year and give you guys some competition!

I will partner with the big messican, GLF!!

[machete]

jmack, i'm in! we will dominate the barf class! and you can drive stick when we head home. :blush :wow :shocker :later

[jenmonkey]

Originally posted by glf
jmack, i'm in! we will dominate the barf class! and you can drive stick when we head home. :blush :wow :shocker :later

But the question is, whose stick can I drive next year?? :teeth

Oh, and no way you're beating me and mikey next year. I'm so revved up by this years' event, I've been blowing off drinking so I can go out running instead. I will not lose to another barf team. :)

-jen:ape

[JMack]

Originally posted by glf
jmack, i'm in! we will dominate the barf class! and you can drive stick when we head home. :blush :wow :shocker :later

I always drive the stick, you know that homey!

Originally posted by jenmonkey

But the question is, whose stick can I drive next year??

Oh, and no way you're beating me and mikey next year. I'm so revved up by this years' event, I've been blowing off drinking so I can go out running instead. I will not lose to another barf team.


Sounds like the gauntlet has been thrown. Challenge accepted, girlie!!

As to whose stick? We will allow you a pre-ride inspection and you can decide :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3206674-bring_it.jpg

[Baptistro]

fuck that, you guys can all go down on each other, we're gonna kick your asses :banana

[JMack]

Originally posted by Baptistro
fuck that, you guys can all go down on each other, we're gonna kick your asses :banana


:orly

We shall see!!

[machete]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
But the question is, whose stick can I drive next year?? :teeth

Oh, and no way you're beating me and mikey next year. I'm so revved up by this years' event, I've been blowing off drinking so I can go out running instead. I will not lose to another barf team. :)

-jen:ape

it's on! :ninjaryde we'll discuss stick when the time comes. no pun intended! :teeth :later

Originally posted by JMack

I always drive the stick, you know that homey!

and for the record, I didn't say MY stick, i said a stick! you're on your own with that....but I hear bap is good at it.

I don't know if we should start talking shit, with one year's worth of waiting, this could get ugly! :laughing

but it's on.

what's the prize. case of beer? massage from losers....believe me, we will beat mikey and Jen!

or a photo of the losers bowing down before the winners. :teeth

[machete]

Originally posted by JMack
I always drive the stick, you know that homey!



Sounds like the gauntlet has been thrown. Challenge accepted, girlie!!

As to whose stick? We will allow you a pre-ride inspection and you can decide :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3206674-bring_it.jpg

:laughing muddy buddy team 2008 represented right here! awww shit!

[jenmonkey]

Originally posted by JMack
:orly

We shall see!!

Funny... all the trash-talkin' goin on in this thread, you'd never guess that Mike and I were the only ones with the rocks to show and compete this year...

;)

-jen:ape
p.s. Gauntlet-toss accepted. I really think you have no idea how motivated and fricking bad-ass I can be when challenged. I am an aries, after all...

[JMack]

Originally posted by glf
and for the record, I didn't say MY stick, i said a stick! you're on your own with that....but I hear bap is good at it.

Don't flatter yourself, teammate. The stick needs to be at least 5 inches long for me to drive it :later

:twofinger

[machete]

jmack, :Punk don't make fun of my shortcomings. :cry :laughing.
:laughing

we'll see how motivated things are next year, jen :p. and btw, we will have a designated driver, cause I don't think anyone of us will want to be driving. :teeth

p.s. I worked saturday to tuesday this past weekend, and couldn't go! :x :(

[JMack]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Funny... all the trash-talkin' goin on in this thread, you'd never guess that Mike and I were the only ones with the rocks to show and compete this year...

;)

-jen:ape
p.s. Gauntlet-toss accepted. I really think you have no idea how motivated and fricking bad-ass I can be when challenged. I am an aries, after all...

Bring it, Jen!

You have no idea what a motivated messican and filipino are capable of either. Our battlecry and rallying message for this campaign will be:

drum roll ...please.....

If you're not cheating, you're not trying!!

BTW, I had to finish my Honey DO list last weekend so I couldn't make it. You ever seen a Scottish Girl piping mad? :blush

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by jenmonkey
Funny... all the trash-talkin' goin on in this thread, you'd never guess that Mike and I were the only ones with the rocks to show and compete this year...

;)

-jen:ape
p.s. Gauntlet-toss accepted. I really think you have no idea how motivated and fricking bad-ass I can be when challenged. I am an aries, after all...

Hey, I at least tried to get a replacement for my gimpy partner. JMack was too out of shape to join in the fun...... ghey :rolleyes

[MrCrash]

Originally posted by JMack
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/242/3206674-bring_it.jpg

HAHAHAHA! That rules!

Why wait til next year - road trip to Los Angeles this fall!

Originally posted by jenmonkey
whose stick can I drive next year?? :teeth

Originally posted by jenmonkey
I've been blowing

That's my team mate!

:love

[Baptistro]

Originally posted by JMack

BTW, I had to finish my Honey DO list last weekend so I couldn't make it. You ever seen a Scottish Girl piping mad? :blush

homey please... the only acceptable reason you could possibly have for not showing up was if your scottish highlander was blowing your bagpipes :twofinger

[JnglstTICAL]

Originally posted by CityBikeMike



Beer and mountain bikes - this contest has JUNGLETESTICLES written all over it! Gotta do it next year!

yeah, no shit huh? lol

[JMack]

Originally posted by Baptistro
Hey, I at least tried to get a replacement for my gimpy partner. JMack was too out of shape to join in the fun...... ghey :rolleyes


:laughing :laughing

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