May Flowers Challenge (Page 10)

2011-05-15 12:45 PM

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Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

I just realized--if it's my birthday, then it's the Lord of Vice's birthday, too. To the minute, cosmic twins that we are.

Ugh. I suppose I should invite him to my little birthday gathering, but ... but ...

Well, he is a lovely piglet ...

He is everything I would be if I let myself slide over into the Dark Side. But he does have a beautiful son who is his salvation.

QueenZipp

2011-05-15 1:57 PM

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Royal(PITA)

14270

West Chester, Ohio

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

I did a nice easy paced ride today. If I felt my legs tighten up I backed down on gearing and cadence to let it ease. I miss going fast.....but my focus right now is just enjoying what I can do. Once these legs are fully recovered (as in no pain) I can think about intensity again. For now, I am content to be a recreational athlete.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=252325&posts=1&start=1

bodhi_girl

2011-05-15 4:13 PM

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Veteran

392

Calgary

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

I'm exhausted and desperately need a nap, but here's a link to my race report!

I'm happy with my swim, very happy with my bike (passed a lot of ppl), and as usual very unhappy with the run (I suck at running) ... but it was a good day. COLD, and very very windy, but a good day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YANTI!!!!! ;-)

2011-05-15 5:18 PM

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Master

1346

Gold Coast

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

TriAya - 2011-05-15 2:19 AM

rh8463 - 2011-05-13 7:48 AM

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-13 8:26 AM

rh8463 - 2011-05-11 8:01 PM

I was just reading a nutrition thread and people were talking about bananas. I realised I used to eat them ALL the time but I haven't had one for 3-4 months now because the floods meant ruined crops (we don't import) and prices have been at least $12 a kilo all year which I refuse to pay. I'm sad, I like bananas.

Just had to share - that is all!

I find if I don't eat a banana every 2 days or so, I get REALLY bad foot/calf cramps ... my body needs the potassium. Also if I go more than 3-4 days, I get lock jaw.

Bananas are a necessity in my world!

Hmmm, I have been getting more cramps than usual lately - maybe thats the reason. Guess I better find another potassium source!

Ahem. MELONS. Just another important lil bit of trivia ...

ha ha TOO funny!

2011-05-15 5:20 PM

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Master

1346

Gold Coast

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-15 2:30 AM

TriAya - 2011-05-14 10:29 AM

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-15 1:24 AM

TriAya - 2011-05-14 10:19 AM

rh8463 - 2011-05-13 7:48 AM

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-13 8:26 AM

rh8463 - 2011-05-11 8:01 PM

Just had to share - that is all!

I find if I don't eat a banana every 2 days or so, I get REALLY bad foot/calf cramps ... my body needs the potassium. Also if I go more than 3-4 days, I get lock jaw.

Bananas are a necessity in my world!

Hmmm, I have been getting more cramps than usual lately - maybe thats the reason. Guess I better find another potassium source!

Ahem. MELONS. Just another important lil bit of trivia ...

Ahem. I live in Canada. Melons are hard to come by during the ice and snow months. ;-)
Bananas, although also imported, are everywhere and still dirt cheap.

Yes dear but Rachel can't afford bananas right now.

I can't believe Dogbait is in my lap, pressing hard and very loudly demanding to be cuddled. This is the cat that used to shriek and run if you so much as held a hand out ... and wouldn't come down from the rafters ...

Your love conquers all, dear Yanti.

And as for Rachel - that is correct she is on the other side of the globe. Maybe I can send her bananas and she can send me melons?

Indeed - sounds like a plan! We have more than enough melons to go around over here

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=252325&posts=1&start=1

2011-05-15 5:22 PM

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Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-16 6:13 AM

I'm exhausted and desperately need a nap, but here's a link to my race report!

I'm happy with my swim, very happy with my bike (passed a lot of ppl), and as usual very unhappy with the run (I suck at running) ... but it was a good day. COLD, and very very windy, but a good day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YANTI!!!!! ;-)

Thank you!!! And a superstar bike chain CONGRATS to someone who HTFU'ed and kicked azz on a tough day in a race she was just a wee bit apathetic about not too long ago.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=252325&posts=1&start=1

2011-05-15 5:24 PM

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Master

1346

Gold Coast

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

TriAya - 2011-05-16 8:22 AM

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-16 6:13 AM

I'm exhausted and desperately need a nap, but here's a link to my race report!

I'm happy with my swim, very happy with my bike (passed a lot of ppl), and as usual very unhappy with the run (I suck at running) ... but it was a good day. COLD, and very very windy, but a good day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YANTI!!!!! ;-)

Thank you!!! And a superstar bike chain CONGRATS to someone who HTFU'ed and kicked azz on a tough day in a race she was just a wee bit apathetic about not too long ago.

I didtto that comment - nice work TR!

2011-05-15 5:25 PM

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Master

1346

Gold Coast

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Happy Birthday Yanti!!!! Mwuah ha ha ha - you are older than me Hope you have a lovely day.

Also, congrats Judi on your anniversary - I am nearly at 3 years so just aspire to get anywhere close to 18!!

2011-05-15 5:52 PM

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Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

rh8463 - 2011-05-16 7:25 AM

Happy Birthday Yanti!!!! Mwuah ha ha ha - you are older than me Hope you have a lovely day.

Also, congrats Judi on your anniversary - I am nearly at 3 years so just aspire to get anywhere close to 18!!

Perhaps ... but I will still always ACT YOUNGER THAN YOU!!! So there!

bodhi_girl

2011-05-15 5:56 PM

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Veteran

392

Calgary

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

So yes, I HTFU'd and went to the race. Glad I did, if only because my friend doing her first triathlon had SO much fun (despite the terrible weather) and had the hugest smile on her face when she was done ... this time last year she was fighting cancer and not sure she was going to make it ... I am SO proud of her! I caught her saying "I think for my next one ..." ... heehee. Her next one.

It was supposed to be sunny and 18 - it was not. It was VERY windy (40-60KM gusts, they couldn't keep the announcers tent down and all of the mats through transition blew away) which made it VERY cold when you are wet. It was 10 degrees if we were lucky ... likely colder. I've never ridden a bike in conditions like that, I had to lean far to one side just to stay on my bike and fighting the headwind was wicked. My legs were numb. But I still passed a lot of people! Woot for me!

I'm happy ... I enjoyed myself, and it was exactly what I needed to motivate me and get me ramped up for my races coming up in July and August.

Thanks Crushers for encouraging me!!!

Edited by bodhi_girl 2011-05-15 6:05 PM

bodhi_girl

2011-05-15 5:57 PM

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Veteran

392

Calgary

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Yanti, this is for you (and I'm hoping it doesn't get pulled) ..

Remember, no matter how old you get I'll always be older! Lol - actually, 35 was a very good year for me. 36 has been the best so far, but 35 was pretty awesome too. ;-)

rnihill

2011-05-15 6:06 PM

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Master

2042

Albany, NY

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Yanti - Happy birthday!!

QZ - Happy anniversary!!

TR - Congrats on your race!

I just back from a long, crazy weekend in Buffalo. Lots of family time which was great. The big events were a bridal shower for my soon to be SIL on Saturday and a 60th birthday brunch for my Dad today. I did get one run in and am waiting for hubby to come up from the basement so I can get a bike ride in tonight. Lots of unpacking to do but will get caught up later!

2011-05-15 6:16 PM

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Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

bodhi_girl - 2011-05-16 7:57 AM

Yanti, this is for you (and I'm hoping it doesn't get pulled) ..

Remember, no matter how old you get I'll always be older! Lol - actually, 35 was a very good year for me. 36 has been the best so far, but 35 was pretty awesome too. ;-)

THANK YOU!!! What a wonderful present!

Nah, it won't get pulled. Although the mods do keep a little tighter leash nowadays (probably because the site's gotten so big, with so many members), you shoulda seen some of the stuff we used to post in challenges past ... carp, you shoulda seen some of the stuff the MODS posted!

2011-05-15 6:17 PM

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Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

rnihill - 2011-05-16 8:06 AM

Yanti - Happy birthday!!

QZ - Happy anniversary!!

TR - Congrats on your race!

Welcome back, Rhoda! Glad you had a great time.

Emmanem

2011-05-15 6:39 PM

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Master

1623

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Happy birthday Yanti!!

D001

2011-05-15 7:16 PM

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Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

TriAya - 2011-05-15 1:02 PM

IT'S MAH BURFDAY!!!!!

holy carp, I can't believe I made it this far. Heck, there were times this last year I wasn't sure I was going to make it to today ... last year I was depressed, I didn't want a birthday or any fuss at all, so of course I got four parties

This year I'm just so happy to be alive and not deathly ill, incredibly grateful for everything, and quite happy to make a fuss of my birthday, if just a little. Not up to any big parties or anything, but some of the nearest and dearest will gather at one of my happy place restaurants (a simple affair, but there's lots of weird animals running around the place--monkeys, cats that do tricks, hornbills, other exotic birds, the requisite lazy street dog or two sleeping under the tables and begging for bits if they feel up to it) ...

Oh and for the record I am

Aw, gee, shucks, what's that you say? I don't act my age at all? Well, one has to preserve one's youth somehow

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YANTI!

D001

2011-05-15 7:18 PM

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Champion

23360

Taser-World

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

QueenZipp - 2011-05-15 1:17 PM

Happy Birthday, Yanti!! (May 16 your side of the world)

It's my 18th wedding anniversary (May 15 my side of the world)

Shermbelle

2011-05-15 7:50 PM

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Champion

9430

No excuses!

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Wow reasons to celebrate everywhere around here.

Had a nice training weekend here

100 miler on Friday

17 mile run on Saturday

3000 swim and 23 mile trainer ride today

Shermbelle

2011-05-15 7:51 PM

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Champion

9430

No excuses!

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Up to 37.5 % finished for the month. The bad news the month is over half over

wplummer

2011-05-16 9:24 AM

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Extreme Veteran

557

Glendora, CA

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Yanti HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!!!!!!! i hope that you have celebrated in the most scandalous way possible....and i wont believe you unless the are pic's to prove it.

RunningYogini

2011-05-16 10:58 AM

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Elite

3913

far northern CA

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

I am going to attempt a slow, short swim followed by a dip in the hot tub to loosen some of the carp in my chest. Then I will go to my restorative yoga class and lay on the floor, almost asleep, while the yoga teacher walks us through some yummy-feeling poses meant to renew my recovering body and mind.

Does that sound like a good morning to you?

QueenZipp

2011-05-16 11:14 AM

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Royal(PITA)

14270

West Chester, Ohio

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

Had a nice little lunch time run. Impressive cause I made myself stick to the 2 mile limit even thought my head wanted to go longer.

QueenZipp

2011-05-16 11:15 AM

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Royal(PITA)

14270

West Chester, Ohio

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

owl_girl - 2011-05-16 10:58 AM I am going to attempt a slow, short swim followed by a dip in the hot tub to loosen some of the carp in my chest. Then I will go to my restorative yoga class and lay on the floor, almost asleep, while the yoga teacher walks us through some yummy-feeling poses meant to renew my recovering body and mind.

Does that sound like a good morning to you?

Yes, Tracy...it sounds great as long as your lungs let you swim

rnihill

2011-05-16 11:48 AM

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Master

2042

Albany, NY

Subject: RE: May Flowers Challenge

owl_girl - 2011-05-16 11:58 AM I am going to attempt a slow, short swim followed by a dip in the hot tub to loosen some of the carp in my chest. Then I will go to my restorative yoga class and lay on the floor, almost asleep, while the yoga teacher walks us through some yummy-feeling poses meant to renew my recovering body and mind.

Does that sound like a good morning to you?

Sounds wonderful!