Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Open For Business (Page 93)

well done alan.

I got some of my stuff from a web site called the . They have some deals from time to time, but it is hit or miss. I also ordered some on amazon. I have tried several zoot/surgio/x2/cwx but the ones I like and will use from now on are Orca 226.

brick for the day is done.

Edited by b2b14 2015-04-21 8:10 AM

Amazing! Nice job, Alan, these are awesome photos, and it's great to hear you are doing so well!

Well done Alan!

Back home and back into my routines, modified slightly by jetlag. Sunday was travel all day (44:45:xx to get home door to door--long trip) and then yesterday I was just so beaten up by the travel that I took a rest day. Up bright an early this morning for my normal spin class (139/400). Happy to find that even without having been within 100yds of a bicycle in over a month, I feel good after my class. Feeling like I won't fall off the bike during my tri this weekend. Tomorrow I MUST get to the pool. It is only 150m swim, but I want to make sure I remember how to swim before the race. My parents are coming to watch, so I don't want to embarrass myself!

Happy Training!

Happy day yesterday when I saw my FedEx package in my office here in Madrid, Spain....and got my bike shirt, niiiiiiice! Fits perfect! Will post a picture with my first ride. (thanks again, Dave)

Alan, great race pictures and seems that your strategy of moving by cycling with the juniors will get you to the Canadian team, very smart.

Juan

Alan, I use swim caps all the time, have tried silicone, rubber.... and I end up with hair absolutely wet.

By the way, impressive speed in your race (41km/h !!) - my PB was in my last Oly in October, all flat, joined a very fast group as drafting was allowed and made 37 km/h, still a lot to improve.

Juan

Afternoon everyone!

Still in quite a bit of pain, Pectoral and Lat is giving me the most problems now, wrist is feeling a lot better, swelling went down and my range of motion is much better. My shoulder area on the other hand hasn't shown much improvement, and gets absolutely brutal after extended periods of being stationary. Got some prescription anti inflammatory and lidocaine patches from a family member that are giving me a little relief though..

Killing me not being able to do anything as days until my race tick off.. :/

Ok, been away from here for way too long but...

The new BDAS jersey arrived today and had to take it for a spin...

And, just saw this on FB, maybe we should reconsider those CLP's.

FDA Finds Thousands of Coors Light Beers Laced With Cocaine Nationwide

http://www.americanbikertalkradio.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1341...

Edited by cwpeters 2015-04-21 7:39 PM

I know!! I don't even want to get caught in the rain with the bike shirt! LOL Ladies - opaque/dark jog bras! LOL

Everyone I've shown it to has really liked it! It came out well and frankly the quality is better than I expected. The gripper around the bottom will not let it creep up at all from what I can tell.

Now if I could just get a day to actually ride outside.....

Niiiiiiice.....and how many flight crews enjoy a CL on an overnight...or anyone potentially subject to random drug testing..that could be very interesting to explain.

Lots of friends are in Anna Maria right now!! It's killing me we didn't travel down there this year! We WILL be there next year. - already looking at houses to rent....friends keep posting their beach pictures. > LOL

I guess they just have to try to get people to drink it anyway they can...

Check-in - I have still been struggling with finding a routine, but I think I am finally getting back on track. I swam 800m last night (5x100 and then 1x300 with pool buoy). Felt okay, but definitely need to start getting back into the pool more often now that my shoulder is better.

Woke up early today and went on a short run (2.19 miles at 9:21 pace). Felt tired and out of breath. Will run again on Friday and increase the mileage. Glad I went though...finally getting back into it!

Hey Guys,

First off, I am sorry about my absence, I am going to try and get caught up on posts, No good reason, life got in the way. I need to get with it and incorporate my training into my life. I have been doing some exercise sporadically at work and lots of walks but no real training to speak of.

Second, Got my shirt today from the nice folks at Fed Ex and it looks awesome! thanks again Dave for all the work you have done on this, isnt it cool that we have shirts that will be worn in three coutries Canada, Spain, and USA (am I missing anyone?) I think it is safe to say that BDAS is a Global organization now!!!

Lets get our bike shirt photos going!!!

Inpirational buddy! little late on this but a huge CONGRATS all the same!

I went swimming...and I didn't drown! What a relief! I always feel like a lead ball when I get back in the pool after an extended absence. Today, not so much. I actually had a pretty good swim today and practiced 150yd repeats trying to get a good handle on what my goal time should be for my race this weekend. I'm ready for that sucker now, I think! Run this morning with the pup (2.6mi). I felt awesome the whole distance, like I could go forever and ever. When I got home, I realized that was because I was running S...L...O....W. I'd blame it on the dog having to stop and pee on every blade of grass since she hasn't been out since before I left for Egypt, but that would be a cop out. Don't know why I was so slow. It did feel good though!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

So just wanted to give you guys a heads up, I'm in the market for new tires, and got an email from specialized last night, buy one of the promo tires, and get the other free. Thinking about picking up a set of SWorks Turboss for $55. Less than half the cost of a set of GP 4000II's

http://m.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/road-tires/promotional-tires

Great deals if you're looking for a set of racing/training tires.

Sorry I've been absent the last week. It's been a bit of a disaster. Traveling for work last week, my friend's mom died unexpectedly, my wife bought a new car AND a new road bike (each requiring multiple trips to the dealership/bike shop), and as a result I haven't worked out since Sunday morning and won't be able to until Sunday morning again!!!!!

Alan, Charles, Scott, Alex - you guys have me looking at upgrades for my road bike. It is 2006's finest, but who doesn't want aero wheels and bars....... I won't be getting anything for a while, I'd like to see how I do with what I have first - but I love the eye candy and all the info is great!

Devon - SO SORRY about the crash! Glad nothing's broken though. Heal up soon!

Stickers - YEAH! Dave O that image is awesome!!!!

Gretchen - "what'd you do today? Usual, ran some laps in the desert after excavating a couple mummies. You?" WOW!

Dave Q - Loving the bike therapy math! I am absolutely dying to get out on mine. I saw the city street sweeper cleaning the beaches off our roads getting ever closer to my house. Soon....

BDAS Shirts - I went with the tri top since I didn't have one, and I have a few cycling jerseys. So happy the store is open so I can then splurge on a cycling jersey next time I'm feeling rich!
Tri top - I went with the sizing from jakroo's site, even got a tailor's tape measure out and figured out my chest size and everything. Came in Monday. I had to google 'Are tri tops supposed to run small' because holy s is it tiny. But by all accounts since you need to swim and bike in it and therefore be aero, it's supposed to stick to your skin like a two size too small wet t-shirt. And boy does it... Saw a bunch of comments out there like 'if it's so small that you have to be careful not to rip the seams when putting it on, it's the right size'. This is definitely the case for me! If it helps anyone - I'm 5'11", 175, 41" at the chest (probably bigger at the belly!!), and I got a M. It's actually not uncomfortable at all, just spandex skin tight.

Tried to get a pic but... I need someone else to take it for me. Every shot I got had the phone in it, and when I tried the camera flip thing all I could get was an area the size of my face. Selfie sticks are really annoying but I can see the purpose! Will have to suck up the ego and ask the wife to take a pic for me... At this rate I'll be the first one posted!

Kate - on the 'nothing to give' days... Yes I have them, sometimes at least once a week, sometimes more. I'm with Dave O, give it what you got and move on, and blame nutrition or sleep. Training for me at leat is my stress break, I can't stress over a bad workout or I'll end up a cardiac patient...

Alan GREAT pics of the race! Totally love stuff like this. With the race report and the pics it's the next best thing to being there to see it!

Dave O - the triathlete's guide to recruitment is hysterical!!

I think that's everything. I'm absolutely hating this week. I did manage to get in a good stationary bike/weight workout in the tiny hotel gym last Thursday, missed Friday while traveling back home, got in my usual Saturday double and Sunday spin, and then whomp - life. Or in yesterday's case, death (wake). Tonight is shot, tomorrow is shot except the outside chance I can get to the pool after 8, Friday is shot, Saturday is a family day trip so had to cancel my usual double..... I'm going to be absolutely miserable in a taper week - this S U C K S !!!

I got a tri top. Its much different than my Desoto tri top. Huge arm holes, and pretty darn small. I'm 5'11", and still pretty chunky (230lbs). I think it'll be OK in about 20 more pounds of lard gone. God willing I can get that done in 14 weeks.

Oh crap!

LOL!!!!

142/400--spin class. Our instructor was having her semester review to see if she will get a contract next semester. It was brutal by her standards--I loved it!

So, race coming up this weekend. Question for you all. Speed laces on my bike shoes...good idea? Is the time I will gain by not having to tie my shoes greater than the time I will lose due to reduced efficiency of the up-stroke?

I have used probikekit for my tires. They are in the UK but always shipped within 2 weeks. As a matter of fact I'm waiting on my stem from them. The GP4000 II are $44.15 right now but usually go on sale in the mid $30 range. Sometimes they will even toss in a 10% coupon on 2 tires. If you are not in a rush check them out. Sign up for the newsletter. Free shipping on $79+ is nice also. The sale price would put you close to the SWorks.

Edited by Burd 2015-04-23 9:24 AM

got in my 1:15 run today. avg 9:15 min miles which is not bad. Getting ready to move into the next phase of my training. Having trouble finding my motivation with my first race not until mid july. thinking of picking up a sprint just to race.