The Giretto d’Italia ride in Italy

I posted this at my other site. Very cool.
http://www.indoorcycleinstructor.com/?p=797

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Meet LTF Nutritionist Tyler Young Podcast

Tyler Young is our new nutritionist for both the Minnetonka and Eden Prairie Lifetime Fitness clubs. I had a short talk with her. Listen as Tyler tells us where she comes from and what services she can offer you.

-Tyler Young Podcast- Click to listen or right click "save target as" to download.

I started a new Podcast

I know I have been neglecting this blog. And I will continue to until we move back indoors this fall.
My new podcast is at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com
Check it out if you have time. It's focus is on finding "a Spark of Inspiration" to bring back to my class each week.

Volunteer with us at the Miracle Kids Triathlon

If you haven't listened to Tony Schiller describe the Miracle Kids Triathlon click on the play button to the right.

They need volunteers for both events. I'm planning to help and it would be great to have you there.
Here are the details, They need
Helpers at Lake Nokomis, July 19th, 10am-2pm
Helpers Friday Set-up at Lake Ann, August 15th, 3-7pm
Helpers Race Day at Lake Ann, August 16th, 6am-noon


Send me an email and we can plan a car pool - trainingtunes04 (at) yahoo.com

Podcast with Tony Schiller, director of the The MiracleKids Triathlon

If you have had any interest in Triathlons over the last 20 years you have heard the name Tony Schiller. He has dominated Multi-Sport endurance racing here in MN, winning last week's Minnetonka Triathlon (at 50 years old). Tony's passion for racing and a desire to help Kids lead to the creation of The MiracleKids Triathlon - one of the largest Kids triathlons in the world!

Tony is the Director of the race and it is a great pleasure to have him on my first Podcast!

MS 150 Ride

For some reason the ride seemed harder than last year. Maybe it was my training, I hadn't had much time to ride this spring. Oh well, we made it.

First ride

We're going downtown to watch the

Minneapolis Downtown Classic

Stage 4 - Minneapolis

6:45 PM – Women's Pro/Elite Race: 40 minutes
7:45 PM – Men's Pro/Elite Race: 60 minutes
9:00 PM – Expo closes

Our ride will go east on Minnetonka Blvd and then catch the commuter trail into Minneapolis. We can watch a little of the Women's race and then head back. Total distance will be about 3o miles. I know I said 20 but it's very flat and there will be a long break in the middle.

Friday night rides start...this Friday the 13th

Amy and I are excited to lead these rides! We hope you will join us.

Here are some details and things we think you should know.

• This is an organized group ride. Yes, there are a few rules to keep everyone safe. We will go over them before we leave.
• THIS IS NOT AN ABSOLUTE BEGINNER RIDE. To participate you need to be confident riding with others and able to maintain an average 15 MPH pace. Well maintained road bikes are preferred. If you have a cross bike or MTB come for the first night, give it a try and see how you do.
  
• I'm planning on about 90 minutes - 20 miles +or-
  
• Everyone needs to sign a liability release that will be kept on file. Let us know if you have already signed one at another LTF club.
• We need to have your emergency contact info at the club, just in case :)
  
• Everyone needs to have PERSONAL ID with them during the ride. A piece of tape with your info stuck inside your helmet works great.
• We will meet in the BACK PARKING LOT of the Minnetonka LTF
• Rolling out at 5:30 sharp, unless Amy and I are late getting there.
• If the weather looks threatening, or is raining, stay home, we won't be riding. I will let the front desk know by 5:00pm each Friday if the ride is canceled.
  
• Please bring a spare tube for your bike. I'm happy to assist you with any repairs on the ride.
• Please email me with any questions.

John & Amy

A small request...

Please sponsor Amy and Me for this years MS150.

If you have enjoyed the indoor endurance rides I've lead over the past two years and have thought to yourself; " Wow these long classes have really helped me stay in shape this winter. I wonder how could I help John sometime?"
Here's your chance.
Amy and I are planning to raise $1,000+ this year.
It's very easy to donate with your credit card.
Just go here to donate for me.
Or you can donate for Amy here.

Neglect is a bad thing...

I know, I Know, its been a long time sense I updated this>>>

This Saturday (4/26) Michelle has a 2 hour endurance ride that starts at 7:15 at Minnetonka

I will be at my lovely bride's class at EP at 7:30. If there are people who want to go longer I will extend the class for an additional hour.

Sunday's Weather Wienie ride is on for Sunday, 2 hours that starts at 8:00

For those of you doing the Ironman, all I can say is GOOD LUCK and DRESS WARM!

Sunday: Mainly cloudy with a mixture of rain and snow showers developing in the afternoon. Cold. High 43F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 30%.

I suggest starting early when its just cold...

Make the commitment now! MS 150

Register before the fee rises!

Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride

Register by Dec. 31 for only $25
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Experience the biggest two-day ride in Minnesota. Take on 150 miles from Duluth to the Twin Cities featuring the beautiful Willard Munger Trail.

Start in Proctor, spend Saturday night at Grand Casino Hinckley and ride to a festive finish in the Twin Cities. Join us again for the best-supported weekend ride in Minnesota, attracting more than 3,000 riders and 800 volunteers.

Register at bikeMS.org or call 1-800-344-4867.

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