August Challenge (Run,Swim,Bike, Weightloss, and/or Other) - CASUAL (Page 10)

2008-08-07 11:07 AM

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esc - 2008-08-06 6:35 PM

Got on the bike for a nice 20 mile ride today and got to experience my first 0 mph bike crash. I was coming off a trail onto the road and had to wait for some traffic to pass. I upclipped and put down my right foot the proceeded to list to the left. I didn't even have time to try and unclip my left foot. I fell ungracefully to the gound in a tangle of bike and limbs. Banged up my left hand a bit - should get some pretty colors out of it in a day or two!

Been there. Done that. Hope you heal quickly!

2008-08-07 11:08 AM

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hey trace--whats up woman?
just sent you some flair.

2008-08-07 11:10 AM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 12:42 AM

Would you all like to see where I swim and my brand spanking new running shoes!?

Okay. hehehehe. Sounds like everyone is gettin r' done! HAHAHA I got r' done too. Although it was a short run, the toe is still pissed off at me. I really am dying for longer run weekends to start, not that they ever had but that was my plan this month. I think I would benefit more from running maybe every other day, Tuesday, Thursday and then a long run Sunday. Ok enough blabbing. Oh I am planning on biking home from work on Friday! I desperately need some T.I.T.S!!

This is Seward Park. This is where probably a lot of triathletes swim. If you count the boats from the left, just the close ones, when you get to 4 and 5, inbetween them is the buoy I swim to the most. Round trip is 1/4 mile. I love it when it's this calm!!! There are a couple of swimmers in the pic, but it's a bit small. Okay I'll shut up now. Sorry.

Ma brand spanking new sneakers. Or trainers as we call them where I'm from

That lake is GORGEOUS!!!! And your shoes look a lot like mine. What brand are they?

2008-08-07 11:12 AM

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i have the same kind of shoes too, mine are asics. i LOVE them!i tend to be a bit of an underpronator, and they help a lot with my stride.

2008-08-07 11:14 AM

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lyssa-gator - 2008-08-07 12:05 PM

well, dh has decided he's my training coach. and he tells me i'm swimming this morning. LOL i guess we'll see how his "training plan" goes *evil grin*

Yeah, well my dh thinks he is my training coach, too. Yesterday as I was swimming he stood at one end of the pool telling me about all the things I'm doing WRONG with my stroke. It's not like he is a swimmer or anything. I mean, don't get me wrong - he swims - but he was never on a swim team, never been coached himself - NOTHING. I felt like saying SHUT UP AND LET ME GET IN MY WORKOUT!!!

2008-08-07 11:14 AM

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lyssa-gator - 2008-08-07 12:08 PM

hey trace--whats up woman?
just sent you some flair.

OH!!! I LOVE flair!

2008-08-07 11:16 AM

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dcrunningdiva - 2008-08-07 9:14 AM

lyssa-gator - 2008-08-07 12:05 PM

well, dh has decided he's my training coach. and he tells me i'm swimming this morning. LOL i guess we'll see how his "training plan" goes *evil grin*

my dh did that to me last year, LOL, he stopped quite suddenly, i can't remember why LMAO!! oh yeah, maybe i DO remember why *yet another evil grin*

2008-08-07 11:20 AM

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seriously though, he calls me from work to tell me that he's worked out a whole training schedule for me!! (do you think that PERHAPS he has too much time on his hands there??)

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2008-08-07 11:32 AM

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dcrunningdiva - 2008-08-07 11:10 AM

Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 12:42 AM

Would you all like to see where I swim and my brand spanking new running shoes!?

Ma brand spanking new sneakers. Or trainers as we call them where I'm from

That lake is GORGEOUS!!!! And your shoes look a lot like mine. What brand are they?

I HATE THAT LAKE! It's so MILFOILY! EWWWWWWWW! I breastroked half of Seafair to avoid touching it...grody!

When will I get my new shoes from Team Hope?

2008-08-07 11:46 AM

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I know they are asics. Can't remember what kind though.....

Rachel, the part where Seafair is, IS milfoily. Where I swim. There's none.

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2008-08-07 11:47 AM

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Isn't it funny how they (dh's) are "so incredibly smart." My dh says that I need to work on my transitions. Really?!?! He knows nothing about triathlons. And, I run a 13 minute mile and my avg. mph on the bike is about 15. I think there are more issues than my transitions. Alas, I listen to make him happy. Then do exactly as I want and practiced.

2008-08-07 12:06 PM

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My DH tells me to stop doing so many tri's. *eyeroll*

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2008-08-07 12:14 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 12:06 PM My DH tells me to stop doing so many tri's. *eyeroll*

not an option.

2008-08-07 12:17 PM

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carlacrews - 2008-08-07 12:47 PM

Isn't it funny how they (dh's) are "so incredibly smart." My dh says that I need to work on my transitions. Really?!?! He knows nothing about triathlons. And, I run a 13 minute mile and my avg. mph on the bike is about 15. I think there are more issues than my transitions. Alas, I listen to make him happy. Then do exactly as I want and practiced.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing...my swimming technique is about the last thing I need to work on...well, maybe not the LAST thing...

2008-08-07 12:51 PM

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carlacrews - 2008-08-07 10:14 AM

Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 12:06 PM My DH tells me to stop doing so many tri's. *eyeroll*

not an option.

I didn't even respond when he said that. Not even a punch.

2008-08-07 12:53 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 1:51 PM

carlacrews - 2008-08-07 10:14 AM

Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 12:06 PM My DH tells me to stop doing so many tri's. *eyeroll*

not an option.

I didn't even respond when he said that. Not even a punch.

Punches are good sometimes! I think this is one of those times!

2008-08-07 1:18 PM

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Meh. I'll save it for another time when he talks nonsense. LOL

So is anyone racing this weekend?

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2008-08-07 2:03 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 1:18 PM

Meh. I'll save it for another time when he talks nonsense. LOL

So is anyone racing this weekend?

I don't have another race until mid Sept. I'm having withdrawl.

...and it'll only be my 3rd race Didn't take long for me to get hooked.

2008-08-07 2:09 PM

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i prefer PINCHING to punching. LOL
also, rach, i LOVE that you said grody!!! my family ALWAYS says grody, i don't know if i've ever heard anyone else say it!!

my "coach" just said i'm riding tomorrow oh goodie.

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2008-08-07 2:44 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 1:18 PM

Meh. I'll save it for another time when he talks nonsense. LOL

So is anyone racing this weekend?

Yep. Turtleman Triathlon. Olympic distance swim, shortened bike (21 miles) and run (5 miles).

Last year I got a hickey. A weed hickey. A weed got wrapped around the back of my neck at the start and stayed there for the entire swim. It wasn't until the last 100 yds that I realized it was there. Got a nice hickeylike mark on my neck. After seeing that, my wife was probably wondering if that's why I enjoyed triathlons so much...

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2008-08-07 2:44 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 11:46 AM

I know they are asics. Can't remember what kind though.....

Rachel, the part where Seafair is, IS milfoily. Where I swim. There's none.

Is Danskin all goopy like that?

2008-08-07 3:43 PM

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sparco - 2008-08-07 12:44 PM

Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 1:18 PM

Meh. I'll save it for another time when he talks nonsense. LOL

So is anyone racing this weekend?

Yep. Turtleman Triathlon. Olympic distance swim, shortened bike (21 miles) and run (5 miles).

Good luck to you. I baulked my 1st Olympic. Not a good memory for me

Rachel. There is NO milfoil at Danskin. Do you want to meet for a swim at Seward Park before the race? I can make you be at one with the foily!

2008-08-07 3:45 PM

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not to be totally ignorant, but..........what's milfoil? it sounds icky, but i don't actually know what it is.

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2008-08-07 4:38 PM

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Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 3:43 PM

sparco - 2008-08-07 12:44 PM

Triathlynne - 2008-08-07 1:18 PM

Meh. I'll save it for another time when he talks nonsense. LOL

So is anyone racing this weekend?

Yep. Turtleman Triathlon. Olympic distance swim, shortened bike (21 miles) and run (5 miles).

Good luck to you. I baulked my 1st Olympic. Not a good memory for me

Rachel. There is NO milfoil at Danskin. Do you want to meet for a swim at Seward Park before the race? I can make you be at one with the foily!

YES, please!

2008-08-07 5:08 PM

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lyssa-gator - 2008-08-07 1:45 PM not to be totally ignorant, but..........what's milfoil? it sounds icky, but i don't actually know what it is.

Seaweed, only in a lake. So Lakeweed? ahahhaahaha. I don't mind it, unless when I'm swimming and it attacks me...