Ghoulie March (biking) Madness!!! (Page 10)

deehtz - 2010-03-03 8:00 PM Last weekend I got to go to some bike shops and test out some rides.  This Saturday I am getting  bike fit measurements, and will test out some more bikes.  FUN!!!

skrtrnr - 2010-03-03 8:12 PM starting to get squirrely for the indoor tri at our Y on the 21st.

FUNNY WHAT A LITTLE LIFTING OFF OF ALL EXPECTATIONS WILL DO TO A PERSON.

i made a commitment to myself at the start of this thing.....if/when training turned into a HAVE TO RATHER THAN A WANT TO i would find another pursuit.

remember.  i do this for FUN.

seems that laying off the expectations/laying the plan aside/doing what i feel like doing when i feel like doing it for as long as i feel like doing it is helping TONS.

i even got me a bonafide CHRISSY WELLINGTON VERSION, TYR SPLICE TRI SUIT just for the occasion


need someone to cover my shift that day i usually work Sundays.

ive been covering everyone elses so it shouldnt be hard.

hopefully someone will step up soon......dont want to miss out on all the TRI'IN FUN!

stacieb

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 5:01 AM I have to give a big shout out to my son today.

My baby boy is 10 today!

If I was at home I'd post a picture, maybe later this evening I can do that.

No Hot Pockets for dinner either.

He saw a commercial that they have Star Wars toys in Happy Meals at McDonalds. Guess where we're going.

That's ok. Whatever he wants today. My daughter and I made a cake last night. She decorated it then with my husband. He can icing a cake better than I can.

Cake tonight at my house if you want any.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 4:58 AM Good morning Ghoulies!!!

I'm still not 100% but I am feeling much better today.

There will be a short run this afternoon. It is only the 4th day of the month and I have already fallen behind on all my goals

The good news is we are supposed to have a beautiful weekend and I will be home alone on Saturday so there will be a bike ride outside!!!

Now, on the note of riding outside. What would my bike riders here wear guessing the temp should be 45-50 degrees while I'm out there?

disturbed275 - 2010-03-04 7:24 AM

Glad you're feeling better.  As for the ride it's been so long since I've ridden in the cold that I know I'll get the layering wrong.

I'd probably go with tights for sure, a long sleeve base layer, a wind breaking outer layer, gloves, and a hat under the helmet.  Oh and shoe covers if you have them or a nice thick pair of socks.  I don't know about you but my feet are always the first things to get cold.

kcarroll - 2010-03-04 8:45 AM Morning Ghoul's.  Got 2200 in the pool this morning.  It is going to be a beautiful day here today and I'm thinking about sneaking out early to run hill repeats tonight.  Will see how things play out at work.

I got a nice bike interval session done last night.  Wore my Ghoulie shirt just to try it out.  Will save it now for when I need race mojo.

kromanowski - 2010-03-04 8:49 AM Morning All!  I ran outside last night...just 3 miles...I let the sun fool me into thinking it was warmer than it was...luckily I dressed as if it was cold, but the wind coming off the ice bergs on the lake really stung!

kromanowski - 2010-03-04 8:49 AM Morning All!  I ran outside last night...just 3 miles...I let the sun fool me into thinking it was warmer than it was...luckily I dressed as if it was cold, but the wind coming off the ice bergs on the lake really stung!

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 6:01 AM I have to give a big shout out to my son today.

My baby boy is 10 today!

If I was at home I'd post a picture, maybe later this evening I can do that.

No Hot Pockets for dinner either.

He saw a commercial that they have Star Wars toys in Happy Meals at McDonalds. Guess where we're going.

That's ok. Whatever he wants today. My daughter and I made a cake last night. She decorated it then with my husband. He can icing a cake better than I can.

Cake tonight at my house if you want any.

kcarroll - 2010-03-04 8:56 AM

Hi Katie!!! Good for you for getting out there even with that lake effect wind. 

I am at the point where no matter what the thermometer says I am running outside. No more treadmill period until next winter.  The cabin fever is at a boil.  Wish I could say the same about the bike though.  I guess if I went and bought the right stuff I'd be more inclined.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 8:58 AM

I'm making a quick stop after work tomorrow. Can you be in Camp Hill by 3:00?

I want to ride outside this weekend, but I DO NOT want to be cold the entire time. My feet and hands are my main concern.

kcarroll - 2010-03-04 9:10 AM

That would be Camp Hill in BFE, right?  I'm sure my gps can find it.

BFE *toppage*

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 9:17 AM

It's north of BFE, yes.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 9:46 AM I wonder where Bill is today.

BIIIIIILLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You there?

skrtrnr - 2010-03-03 5:22 PM im gonna be rockin' it out like CHRISSIE.

kcarroll - 2010-03-04 10:00 AM

Didn't he say something yesterday about going to Rochester or Syracuse or some other cold upstate NY city?  Knowing Bill, probably by bike.  Or, it could be a figment of my imagination and he has the day off and is out skiing somewhere.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 2:58 AM Good morning Ghoulies!!!

I'm still not 100% but I am feeling much better today.

There will be a short run this afternoon. It is only the 4th day of the month and I have already fallen behind on all my goals

The good news is we are supposed to have a beautiful weekend and I will be home alone on Saturday so there will be a bike ride outside!!!

Now, on the note of riding outside. What would my bike riders here wear guessing the temp should be 45-50 degrees while I'm out there?

ceilidh - 2010-03-03 7:24 PM hey my wonderful Ghoulies! I miss being in the Village. I tried to catch up but there is no way. I'll be home Friday evening and catch up on Sat. Tom, I am sorry about the loss of that fine young girls life. The horror makes my stomach turn. Thank you so much for caring and giving good advise. I have mace but currently can't find it. A lot of good that would do, eh. I will find it ASAP when I get home, My family thanks you in advance.

Ann, I have my shirt, I haven't' seen it. My DH tells me it is very cool. Of course I know it is. This weekends run will be in it. Photo, even of me who hates photos.

I am still in Raleigh, another day of training to go. (FWIW, I don't sleep during the training  and I could teach this one but I try to not be annoying to the person who has to teach it either- my attention span is somewhat lacking). Workouts have been sporadic as I have actually, for a change, been enjoying spending time with coworkers and the ability to workout here has been challenging.

Catch up on Friday!