Monday, January 28, 2013

Schedule for Week of 1/27


Crazy weekend, Jaxon was baptized and we had a lot of running to do. Sorry this is a day late, and so short, but look for a longer post next week!

Heads up, we'll be starting early at LA Fitness on Friday and having a party after class!

Spin Schedule
Monday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am
Tuesday - Rivers Club @ Lunch, working to find a sub
Wednesday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am, Rivers Club @ Lunch
Friday -LA Fitness @ 5:05 am


Race to Anyplace Update
You may have got the memo last week that more riders are officially registered for the race! If you plan on riding, don't wait to book your seat, log onto the race website and sign up today (get detailed instructions here). Remember, there's only room for 24 total!

Riders
  1. Ken P. *Registered
  2. Kelly P. *Registered
  3. Christina T. *Registered
  4. Jack R. *Registered
  5. Jim T. *Registered
  6. Gary H. *Registered
  7. Eric Fingal *Registered
  8. Vicki D. *Registered
  9. Mia R. *Registered
  10. Janice B. *Registered
  11. Mary Jo D. *Registered
  12. Jill G. *Registered
  13. Gary M. *Registered
  14. Chuck E. *Registered
  15. Scott Replogle *Registered
  16. Lisa R. *Registered
  17. Nate F.*Registered
  18. Dave Hoffman *Registered
  19. Jody M.
  20. Matt W.
  21. Gary E.
  22. Chris D.
  23. Candi
  24. Mary Lynn M.
  25. Brian Robinette
  26. Bill Wolfe
*Did I miss your name? Email me at kenpresutti@gmail.com and let me know so I can get you on the list!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

The Weekly Update 1/20/13

What up Space Monkey Mafia!?! Hope you all had a great weekend and were able to get out and do some running or biking in the fairly warm weather on Saturday (if you weren't caring for a new born, which FYI is also awesome!).

Looks like we're in for quite a cold spell over the next few weeks so your best bet is to stay indoors and show up to one of my classes! The schedule's below. We'll do a mix of Race to Anyplace training at LA Fitness and other interval training at the Rivers Club. An important note about the Rivers Club is that I won't be able to make it to class this Tuesday. I will do my best to find a sub and keep the team posted via twitter & facebook. I also know that Nancy is looking for a sub at the Rivers Club for her Monday afternoon class and I haven't heard if she's found one yet either.

Spin Schedule
Monday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am
Tuesday - No Rivers Club @ Lunch, working to find a sub
Wednesday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am, Rivers Club @ Lunch
Friday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am


Race to Anyplace Update
You may have got the memo last week that more riders are officially registered for the race! If you plan on riding, don't wait to book your seat, log onto the race website and sign up today (get detailed instructions here). Remember, there's only room for 24 total!

Riders
  1. Ken P. *Registered
  2. Kelly P. *Registered
  3. Christina T. *Registered
  4. Jack R. *Registered
  5. Jim T. *Registered
  6. Gary H. *Registered
  7. Eric Fingal *Registered
  8. Vicki D. *Registered
  9. Mia R. *Registered
  10. Janice B. *Registered
  11. Mary Jo D. *Registered
  12. Jill G. *Registered
  13. Gary M. *Registered
  14. Chuck E. *Registered
  15. Scott Replogle *Registered
  16. Lisa R. *Registered
  17. Nate F.*Registered
  18. Amy H.
  19. Jody M.
  20. Matt W.
  21. Gary E.
  22. Chris D.
  23. Nicole B.
  24. Candi
  25. Mary Lynn M.
  26. Brian Robinette
  27. Bill Wolfe
*Did I miss your name? Email me at kenpresutti@gmail.com and let me know so I can get you on the list!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Accepting the Unacceptable

My Thoughts on the Lance & Oprah Interview

At least one statement that Lance Armstrong made last night in his interview with Oprah was true. There was no way that he could have won his 7 titles without doping. In all honesty, no one could have in those days and to many, that was all the more reason to do it.

I don't necessarily agree with that justification, but I do find myself asking what I would have done if I were in Lance's situation. If I had dedicated my whole life to cycling and knew I was the best, could I have sat back and let all the other dopers ride past me? I'd like to think that I would have made the right choice and said "sure, let the cheaters pass" but then again, I have a pretty competitive personality myself.

From an early age Lance knew he was not an average rider. His physiology, ability to uptake oxygen, and explode on command were apparent long before his PED use began. Imagine having that much potential but being forced to watch less talented riders go by. For top riders of the day this scenario was simply not an option so the doping culture took off and spiraled out of control. As Lance put it, doping was just an accepted practice. It was like putting air in the tires and filling up water bottles.

I think a good way to understand just how accepted it was is to go back through the books and try to find a clean runner up to award his stripped titles to. Most who would now be considered the actual, 'clean' winners actually finished in 10th place or higher. Check out this article if you don't believe me (start on paragraph six if you're pressed for time).

While part of me says since everyone was doping Lance's mistakes are forgivable, I do not think they are justifiable. In fact, I can forgive him for the doping, but not for the lying. Lance launched a full court attack on anyone insinuating he was a doper, smearing their reputations and pressing lawsuits.

As a fan, I felt the need to repeat his fierce denial of any wrong doing. If a friend called him a cheater I'd fire back with a number of "he's never failed a drug test" lines or "this is a hearsay witch hunt!" My favorite line was, "You can't ban him until there's a positive test. If one shows up then fine, ban the hell out of him, but until then he can't be touched."

Looking back at those words, it seems as if I should support the life ban Lance was hit with. For some reason though I just can't bring myself to do it. I remember thinking how mad I'd be if I defended him all this time and he turned out to be a doper, but I'm not actually as angry as I wish I was. Sure, I think the guys a jerk and a liar. After listening to part one of his interview I don't even think he's sorry, but there's something inside me that still wants to see him race. Something that wants to see the life ban lifted and see what he does as a pro-triathlete.

The guy is still super human, with or without the drugs he would be dominating Ironman championships. We'll see what he says in the second part of tonight's interview. I really hope he says something tonight either makes me believe he's truly sorry or turns me anti-Lance, but I don't think it's likely. Regardless  Lance's saga is far from over.


Thursday, January 17, 2013

The Space Monkey Mafia 2013 Race Team UPDATE


More riders are officially registered for the race! If you plan on riding, don't wait to book your seat, log onto the race website and sign up today (get detailed instructions here). Remember, there's only room for 24 total!

Riders
  1. Ken P. *Registered
  2. Kelly P. *Registered
  3. Christina T. *Registered
  4. Jack R. *Registered
  5. Jim T. *Registered
  6. Gary H. *Registered
  7. Eric Fingal *Registered
  8. Vicki D. *Registered
  9. Mia R. *Registered
  10. Janice B. *Registered
  11. Mary Jo D. *Registered
  12. Jill G. *Registered
  13. Gary M. *Registered
  14. Chuck E. *Registered
  15. Scott Replogle *Registered
  16. Lisa R. *Registered
  17. Nate F.*Registered
  18. Amy H.
  19. Jody M.
  20. Matt W.
  21. Gary E.
  22. Chris D.
  23. Nicole B.
  24. Candi
  25. Mary Lynn M.
  26. Brian Robinette
  27. Bill Wolfe
*Did I miss your name? Email me at kenpresutti@gmail.com and let me know so I can get you on the list!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Week of January 13

Regular week!


Spin Schedule
Monday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am
Tuesday -Rivers Club @ Lunch
Wednesday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am, Rivers Club @ Lunch
Friday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am

I'll also likely be looking to get a run or some type of other workout in on Monday, Thursday & Friday around lunch time and am always looking for someone to join me. Let me know if you feel up to it!

Friday, January 4, 2013

Week of January 6


Finally, we are back to a regular week! Sure the gym may be a bit busier these days, but don't worry, it's likely to return to normal in a few weeks!

With that in mind, if you see someone new, instead of laughing and thinking to yourself 'you'll be gone in a week,' take the high road! Say hello, encourage them to join a class, maybe even get a phone number (but only if you're single).

Anyway, hope to see you at one of the workouts this week!

The Space Monkey Mafia 2013 Race Team UPDATE
We have a few more riders, including Gary M., officially registered for the race! If you plan on riding, don't wait to book your seat, log onto the race website and sign up today (get detailed instructions here).

Riders
  1. Ken P. *Registered
  2. Kelly P. *Registered
  3. Christina T. *Registered
  4. Jack R. *Registered
  5. Jim T. *Registered
  6. Gary H. *Registered
  7. Eric Fingal *Registered
  8. Vicki D. *Registered
  9. Mia R. *Registered
  10. Janice B. *Registered
  11. Mary Jo D. *Registered
  12. Jill G. *Registered
  13. Gary M. *Registered
  14. Amy H.
  15. Jody M.
  16. Nate F.
  17. Matt W.
  18. Chuck E.
  19. Lisa R.
  20. Gary E.
  21. Chris D.
  22. Nicole B.
  23. Candi
  24. Mary Lynn M.
*Did I miss your name? Email me at kenpresutti@gmail.com and let me know so I can get you on the list!
    Spin Schedule
    Monday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am
    Tuesday -Rivers Club @ Lunch
    Wednesday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am, Rivers Club @ Lunch
    Friday -LA Fitness @ 5:45 am

    I'll also likely be looking to get a run or some type of other workout in on Monday, Thursday & Friday around lunch time and am always looking for someone to join me. Let me know if you feel up to it!