tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291292422012-02-05T18:03:21.904-08:00Bailey4CAFFundraising and Rider Diary for the 2008 Qualcomm Million Dollar ChallengeScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-50350818428397212272008-10-01T19:53:00.000-07:002008-10-01T21:31:43.088-07:00The QuarterfinalsThe Scott and BR Cycling Team started in May with 30 riders selected to compete for 1 prize; a sponsored ride in the Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge ride from San Francisco to San Diego from October 18 through 24. Over the course of the summer we've become friends and grown close; we've cycled hundreds of miles and climbed thousands of feet in training. One week the mysterious Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-86765773383304316672008-09-29T22:43:00.000-07:002008-09-29T22:48:19.380-07:00Lunchtime runNo HR monitor, no footpod for speed/distance; I didn't really plan to go throughout the morning, but I did have all I needed -running clothes and shoes. For the first time a couple of months I got out for a lunchtime run. What a revelation. I felt warm (not hot) September sun, heard birds, watched clouds and glided through a 4 mile lunch run today. How fast? Who cares; it was a greatScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-75082125315749986662008-09-28T12:27:00.000-07:002008-09-29T23:07:48.930-07:00Dailard Outdoor Adventure weekendThe fathers of Ralph Dailard Elementary School held our Second Annual Dailard Outdoor Adventure on Saturday 9/27 to Sunday 9/28. This free event started at noon Saturday, with Dads and kid(s) arriving at the school campus and registering, dropping off tents and equipment, the heading over to hike up Cowles Mountain; later returning for an evening hot dog/hamburgerScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-58227417018032619572008-09-24T07:17:00.000-07:002008-09-29T23:08:20.088-07:00No elimination WednesdayThe Chargers played the New York Jets on Monday Night Football this week, so XX1090, Home of the Chargers Fans and The Scott & BR Show, moved the weekly Tuesday morning elimination to Wednesday this week. Carl, Mike, Nina and I were all glued to our radios at 6:45, hoping for the phone not to ring! Unlike previous weeks, when there was a call to an Immunity holder and Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-45467941637210714232008-09-21T15:45:00.000-07:002008-09-29T22:17:35.266-07:00Redondo Up and BackMany of the QMDC riders participated in a Double Century Ride this weekend, up to Redondo Beach on Saturday, overnight hotel, and back from Redondo Beach to Solana Beach on Sunday. Some of us couldn't make that time committment, I had to work on the stairs in my long-paused California room project on Saturday. A number of people had said they planned to meet in Solana Beach Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-76211172880888330182008-09-17T09:41:00.000-07:002008-09-29T21:56:06.915-07:00Spinning at Sporting Club I got out of the house and to Spin Class early for once, able to actually warm up properly. The class size dwindled over the summer, with back to school, and changed work pace affecting a lot of folks who used to attend. I set up next to Mike H in the front row - and stayed there the whole time, since the bikes don't move. That certainly wouldn't be the case if the bikesScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-68482948081952154792008-09-16T08:18:00.000-07:002008-09-29T21:41:37.895-07:00In Studio with Scott & BR!This was an earlier-than-ever rising for on Elimination day. We met in the dark outside the Sorrento Valley studios of BCA Radio; Nina with the Immunity Pump, Brent, Mike, Momo, Carl and I with Jim Carbaugh, last year's winner of the XX1090 CAF/QMDC contest. How did poor Jim get roped into a 6:00 am rendezvous like this? No mind, we were all in good spirits, nice to see Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-74552527180603515042008-09-15T22:06:00.000-07:002008-09-15T22:14:24.218-07:00XX1090 Sportsradio in Studio with Scott & BRThe six remaining S & BR Cycling Team got an email from last year's winner Jim Carbaugh that our presence is requested at the XX1090 studios at 6:00 am sharp tomorrow morning. Give us a listen and we'll see who will be left from our remaining team, Mike Henderson, Monique Beauchamp, Brent Reman, Carl Gregory, me and Nina. But, Nina won immunity this Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-34029565956846695462008-09-14T21:11:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:26:46.615-07:00TheSix present Exceptional Athletes, Exceptional PeopleToday was the big day for TheSix's party/fundraiser hosted at Bondi Food & Beer in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. What an amazing turnout and response from our friends, families, QMDC Fundraisers, Ride Leaders, XX1090 Radio Contestants, Challenged Athletes and their friends & families. We had terrific results from our Silent Auction items, bothScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-82911809702055197622008-09-10T09:00:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:45:51.797-07:00The room is SpinningMy back was recovered enough by Wednesday to get to Spin at the Sporting Club at Aventine. Mike H was there as always, as were Kayvon, Jeffrey, Mike Mac, James, and leader Kris and leader Jessica joining, and some others whom I recognize but still know by name. Will I meet them before the end of training? I hope so. I was running a bit late, but running is a kind of warmup so Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-73893295607146629192008-09-09T07:15:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:57:37.256-07:00S & BR Rider Elimination Today was another rider elimination, a dreaded 6:45 time before starting work and today we lost Todd Northup from the XX1090 Radio Team. By now, I don't want to see anyone left be eliminated, and would gladly trade places with them. But that's the way the contest goes, as Jim Carbaugh has said many times. It doesn't make it easier. Fortunately, Todd is Fundraising and I Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-10964813138518088882008-09-07T21:26:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:59:17.436-07:00Del Dios/Circle R/395 LoopToday was my first day back on the bike for anything meaningful since early August. It was great to see everyone again, and at the start of the day I felt good, but expected a big challenge from the heat, hills, and distance. I was not wrong. I felt pretty good, but had a persistent, loud but intermittent squeaking from either derailleur cogs that earned me a new Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-80979308120619440362008-08-31T12:00:00.000-07:002008-09-15T22:06:43.965-07:00Half Ride to OceansideToday was a scheduled San Clemente and back ride on the coast, but Carl, Kevin H and I each had family commitments and planned to turn around about halfway and get back. For me, it is the combined Birthday Party for my sister Kate, daughter Emma (6), wife Diana, and son Owen (4); the actual dates are 8/22, 8/25, 8/27 and 9/9 but we try to have a big combined party on one dayScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-15013531187883168312008-08-19T08:17:00.000-07:002008-08-19T23:06:18.827-07:00Spill your coffee Tuesday. Even though I luckily won the Immunity Challenge for the Scott & BR Cycling Team last Sunday and wasn't going to be eliminated today, my morning follies (trying to connect with Producer Marty as I arrived at work, getting disconnected, hanging up because my battery runs out in 2 minutes, running to the office, spilling my coffee on the way into the building, being Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-32569192495986397972008-08-17T13:25:00.000-07:002008-08-17T20:18:59.728-07:00Recovery+Today's ride was a scheduled recovery ride, and good thing. Friday night was a late one, a rare night out for Diana and I. Our neighbor Andy is the bass player for local legends 'Buck O Nine' and put us on the guest list for their show at House of Blues that night. We had a blast and Buck O Nine stole the show, even though they weren't the headliners that evening. But, on Saturday I was Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-5505828354759564762008-08-14T18:30:00.000-07:002008-08-14T18:39:36.078-07:00Tonight's get together is an educational presentation by one of our great coaches, Fitness Professional Pat Jak, about nutrition and recovery. Unfortunately, not able to make this one but I'll be trying to get a copy of the presentation on Sunday.I should also be able to pick up my bike from Dan Plummer's new shop, Wheels On Wheels, 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, after work tomorrow. Dan's Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-65384499222530975112008-08-13T08:13:00.000-07:002008-08-13T08:15:08.730-07:00No Spinning Class for me today, feeling the effects of some late nights recently. I also need to use my lunch hour to get my bike into the shop to have my broken spoke replaced, or else no ride on Sunday!Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-49851014135121849542008-08-13T07:49:00.000-07:002008-08-13T08:13:04.536-07:00delayed post Tuesday 8/12/08 6:45 AM on the radio with Scott and BR from xx1090I was the super lucky winner of the Immunity Pump before last Sunday's ride to Fallbrook, so I knew I would not be getting eliminated from the SBR Cycling team on Tuesday. I got a call Monday night from Marty Caswell/Scott and BR Show producer, asking if I'd be available to talk to Scott and BR on Tuesday morning; I Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-13556543800093772492008-08-12T00:19:00.000-07:002008-08-12T00:46:36.455-07:00delayed post - but only by a day! Fallbrook/Live Oak Park ride 8/10/08, 85 milesI was so tired late last week, got to Spin on Wednesday but rather than perking up on Thu/Fri, I was drained. I was quite heartened to read Mari's email that it was OK, even to be expected to feel this way at the end of this build phase.XX1090 Immunity Pump challenge was a quiz again yesterday, and I was fortunate andScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-19943902645925490712008-08-12T00:00:00.000-07:002008-08-12T00:19:31.668-07:00delayed post, San Clemente up and back ride, Sunday 8/3/08, 82 mi, 4.5 hrxx1090 Immunity Challenge was a Calorie Counter - when I first saw the props for the quiz I thought we were going to have to eat as many as possible! Instead, we had to estimate how many calories were in a bucket containing packets of PowerBar Gel. Knowing that each packet has 110 calories, it was just knowing how many Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-42699355688355118812008-08-11T23:52:00.000-07:002008-08-12T00:00:11.941-07:00delayed posts, Spinning Class, 7/30/08 50 min. Lunchtime run, 7/31/08 4 mi, 30 minSpinning is always a great start to the day, and as mentioned before I can feel the benefits on Sunday rides. The intensity of spinning for 45 minutes may be equal to riding twice as long, and breaking a sweat early in the day means at least a workout's been accomplished, all before 8:30 am!Thursday I was able to Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-52255903992660965872008-08-11T23:28:00.000-07:002008-08-11T23:52:14.489-07:00delayed Post - Sunday July 27, Pine Valley Kitchen Creek Ride 60 mi, 3000'Hills and TurkeysI remember an earlier than usual rising, printing a map to Pine Valley (East of Viejas on I8), a morning drive with sun just rising in the east. It was very cool in the parking lot of Major's Diner, and I wished I had brought a sweatshirt, but the sun rose quickly as QMDC riders arrived, and it warmed. The Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-85846027437331040912008-08-11T23:12:00.000-07:002008-08-11T23:28:22.062-07:00delayed posts - from week of 7/27/08Never a good idea to put off any posting, since now I have to rely on my Garmin 50 data and spotty memory to remember back to two weeks ago. How sad is that?Diana was out of town on business, so no Spinning Class on Wednesday 22nd. But, as my Garmin remembers, I put my bike in the minivan and brought it to work, for a couple of lunchtime rides on Thursday and Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-37132717767851741632008-07-22T21:30:00.001-07:002008-07-22T21:39:32.372-07:00Today was cut down day #2; Luckily for me my phone did not ring at 6:45 and I've survived with the (now) 13 other XX1090 am Sportsradio Scott & BR Cycling Team; Ray was not so lucky. I haven't seen him since the first week, but he had emailed the group that he broke his collarbone and was recovering from that. Sorry Ray!Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-34141013281950047282008-07-21T20:32:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:24:45.523-07:00delayed post - Sunday July 20 Recovery Ride - Carmel Valley Loop 40 miI got up early to watch some TdF coverage which began at 4:30; I was up shortly before 5 tho. I chowed my usual oatmeal and yogurt, and watched the ascent of Col de Agniel, the usual silent sneaking to avoid waking my family. Luckily Carl called at 6:10 as I was preparing to roll and said email had told us to be ready to ride Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-32245340635381653152008-07-21T20:20:00.000-07:002008-07-21T20:32:12.871-07:00Delayed post, Thursday, July 17 Lunchtime trail runI got out for a lunchtime run last Thursday, a sunny, breezy puffy cloud perfect day. A quick warmup walk/jog, with some Pat Jak inspired side runs, backwards run, high-knees and butt kickers. I skipped the pushups and squat thrusts, cause the bark on the side of the parking lot's no fun on the hands. I headed down the 'goat trail' single track Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-70579679200887760812008-07-16T10:28:00.000-07:002008-07-16T11:01:05.667-07:00Spinning Class, 7:00-8:00 am at The Sporting ClubJessica filled in for Kris this week, and led us for another excellent eye-opener of Spin to start our day. She has some different music, and focused on matching cadence to the beat. The lights were low, so I couldn't see my HR monitor, maybe a good thing :)Mike Henderson, Brent, Sam and I represented the XX1090 team; Sam mentioned it was his firstScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-16373684625474150632008-07-14T21:19:00.000-07:002008-07-14T23:15:15.269-07:00Anaheim to SD Training ride - Sunday 7/13/08DarkThis day started what seemed like a moment after my last post, the alarm went off at 4:30. I had pre-staged my bike and gear in the living room and got out of the room on tiptoes - trying to disturb as little as possible. Quick kiss for my Diana, past Owen's room to avoid waking Mr. Light Sleeper 3 year old, but at least Ms. Growing-Like-a-Weed 5 Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-743725189652980832008-07-12T23:48:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:58:06.150-07:00Saturday night - should be sleeping now.Had a great day with Diana and the kids, birthday/pool party and fun.Bad news, only last Sunday's ride and Wednesday Spinning workouts this week. On the plus side, I haven't been pounding out the yard work as in weeks past. I wasn't able to squeeze in running/cross-training during the work week as I want and need to. It's a big balancing act.Got my train Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-5190277361712297592008-07-12T23:44:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:48:10.921-07:00Late post Thursday Night Torrey Pines High workout:No kitchen pass for this week, so I didn't make it. Carl reported that it was a hammer fest, Group 2 speed consistently with forays into Group 1 territory.Somone's been watching their Tour de France.My hopes are still up to attend next Thursday's Close Order Riding clinic with John; I'm sure my bike handling skills (and everyone around me) will Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-67738766398406096412008-07-12T23:25:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:43:54.189-07:00Late post: Wednesday 7/9/08 Spinning Class, The Sporting Club I actually arrived before the start of this week, although not by a lot.Kris said his knee was doing better, and was able to lead us through a spirited workout with a great warmup, and multiple sets of hills/sprints with short recoveries in between.Brent, Steve Swalko, Mike Henderson and I made up the XX1090 cadre. Kris and Jim Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-75549037512913635822008-07-08T21:52:00.000-07:002008-07-08T21:54:58.127-07:00Only 'workout' today was repurposing this near-forgotten blog from 2006 into my 2008 Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge fundraising blogsite...Scott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-1154325490962353122006-07-30T22:56:00.000-07:002006-07-30T22:58:59.853-07:00Bike: Overlook to Mission Trails/Lake Murray Loop, Sunday 7/16/06, 20.5 milesScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-1154323570022536672006-07-30T22:24:00.000-07:002006-07-30T22:59:14.616-07:00Bike: Overlook to Mt.Helix, Saturday 7/29/06, 18 milesScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29129242.post-1154322357205884952006-07-30T22:03:00.000-07:002006-07-30T23:03:25.090-07:00Bike: Overlook to Pt.Loma Lighthouse, Sunday 7/23/06, 36 milesScott Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358594930013397987noreply@blogger.com0