"Is it even worth it ?"

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  • 20Grit
    20Grit Posts: 752 Member
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    What the hell just happened here. :huh:
  • LitheVixen
    LitheVixen Posts: 27 Member
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    Yes. It's 'worth it'. Why would you even time how long you've been going uphill? I'm guessing your initial goal was to see/enjoy the lake... Hell, I'd be walking around that lake all evening. Maybe even camp there. Sounds great.

    'Worth it' seems like such an understatement.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    You driving one of these? I'm totally at a loss here.

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  • carlosjenno
    carlosjenno Posts: 174 Member
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    I cycled to the summit of Jenkin Road four times yesterday. Twice up the front, twice from the other side.

    If you don't know what I'm talking about, Google it or search on Youtube.

    That was in the middle of a 60 mile cycle ride to and from watching the Tour de France.

    I'm still wondering what the hell possessed me...
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    You driving one of these? I'm totally at a loss here.

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    Yabba dabba doo!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    *confused* It's to early for this. :yawn:
  • Humbugsftw
    Humbugsftw Posts: 202 Member
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    I find this slightly insulting. I spend 40 minutes cycling to and from the gym 5-6 days a week, and the way to the gym involves a huge number of hills. Let me tell you, being in a car going up a hill is NOT the same thing as actually cycling up a hill.

    Not sure if troll or what?
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    If driving up hill (ears popping), close to the edge of a cliff is not worth the panic attacks you get for a chance a a nice senic route. Stay in your neighborhood and run there.

    Its all about perception.

    This ^^ IMO it would not be worth it. While a run/walk aroung the perimeter of a lake sounds lovely, if getting there was unpleasant I'd just exercise somewhere else.
  • Siannah
    Siannah Posts: 456 Member
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  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
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    Time spent in a car is never worth it! I don't even own one! Just go for your run/ride from home! This is what I do!
  • racheldeherrera
    racheldeherrera Posts: 12 Member
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    If it was on the weekend and I wanted to go somewhere different I would do it. But everyday, save the gas and find something local to do that your more willing to do.
  • fullersun35
    fullersun35 Posts: 162 Member
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    OP, you are listed in the Adopt a Noob program as a mentor. How would you respond to this question if one of the noobs had asked it?
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
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    It's only worth it if you are in a car you just washed.. I think

    Well played.
  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
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    What is your goal?

    If your goal is that particular view, then it is worth it.

    If your goal is simply to burn x number of calories, and beforehand you are terrified, then probably isn't worth it...you can burn calories in a different way without a drive.

    Ultimately, I think people do what they really want to do..
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
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    Wait, did you cycle or run/walk up the hill?
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
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    I cycled to the summit of Jenkin Road four times yesterday. Twice up the front, twice from the other side.

    If you don't know what I'm talking about, Google it or search on Youtube.

    That was in the middle of a 60 mile cycle ride to and from watching the Tour de France.

    I'm still wondering what the hell possessed me...

    http://www.strava.com/segments/3345962


    I bet it was worth it.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    I don't understand the question.
    Find another route if that one causes you such anxiety.
    See a professional for the anxiety if it affects your ability to drive.
    This honestly sounds like the mother of all excuses...

    Not sure you understand the meaning of the word "excuse"
  • KandGRanch
    KandGRanch Posts: 131 Member
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    It would be worth it to swim (or run a bike into) the lake. We're already seeing triple digits in temperature-od just veer into the water at a certain point ;)
  • ThinkInOregon
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
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    I've never noticed that driving up a hill was that much work.

    +1

    Doesn't the car, like...do the work for you? What am I missing, here?

    Well, I suppose there 'might' be some energy expenditure if you are driving a stick... maybe enough for a couple tic tac's or a lifesaver!

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