Fred D Mentor Group - Part II (Page 102)
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Champion 6656 | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II For IMC I would say Whistler. Probably super tough bike course an pretty expensive but it would be interesting to see them run it. I imagine there might be a bit of an outcry if they tried to close BC-99 though...I've done a smaller tri when they closed they hwy and the traffic was backed up! To my knowledge only really one way in and out of Whistler without driving a ridiculous amount!! I agree with the point about kelowna though...I think geographically too close to Penticton..kelowna would be cheaper than Penticton or Whistler though for sure! |
2012-09-29 12:15 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred, now that you are off power, how accurate do you find the Watts estimates that Strava calculates? I posted this here because those that are on Strava without PM. Thanks |
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Elite 3779 Ontario | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II axteraa - 2012-09-28 9:13 PM TSimone - 2012-09-28 9:06 PM Just read this tweet from Triathlete Mag. "7 communities submitted bids for IM Canada, they're down to 3: Kelowna, BC; Huntsville, Ont. and Whistler. 2013 host determined by mid-Oct." Kelowna would turn me off somewhat as it would seem like a childish pisssing contest with Penticton. Whistler would be cool and someplace I might consider for the future, but probably pricey. I know nothing about Huntsville... I agree that Kelowna vs Penticton would not be good, but I think Kelowna as a location could be amazing. The lake borders right on a massive park that could act as transition, and there are any number of routes to then ride. Huntsville is nice, but I think that they'll have to find a new bike/run route, other wise it might be a little too epic. Plus Ontario heat and humidity in July (if that's when they hold it) could be miserable. I see Kelowna is getting no love on ST either... |
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Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred D - 2012-09-29 1:30 PM I referenced this thread on ST, more as an FYI. They are having a few 'issues' over there I think. I am really proud to be part of this group and am not recommending we talk about the specifics of what is wrong with ST or BT, but rather letting you folks know I hold a very high regard for the people in this group and how they handle themselves within our little group.
It's too bad. All the knowledgeable people are staying away from both forums for different reasons but with the same result. Very sad. At least there is a cool place to hang out : HERE. I did day 1 of a 2 day Coaching certification class (first level). It is run by Tri Canada. It was interesting. I have no plans to coach but I wanted to know what I didn't know.The technical stuff was nothing new. The 'how to interact with athletes was probably more interesting. They should make it a pre-requisite to join BT or ST :-) |
2012-09-29 5:34 PM in reply to: #4433331 |
Master 2912 ...at home in The ATL | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred D - 2012-09-29 2:30 PM I referenced this thread on ST, more as an FYI. They are having a few 'issues' over there I think. I am really proud to be part of this group and am not recommending we talk about the specifics of what is wrong with ST or BT, but rather letting you folks know I hold a very high regard for the people in this group and how they handle themselves within our little group. Can't comment on that as I have pretty much backed out of the ST boards for similar reasons as here. I too enjoy this group and learn a tremendous amount from you all. I also enjoy the race-specific threads. There is one other part of BT that is fantastic as well: the State specific boards, or at least the Georgia one is. It is most often as busy as this one, and full of really smart folks, many of them long-time BTrs, but they too have pretty much retreated from the main board, for similar reasons, I suppose. My guess is that the state boards are pretty hit-and-miss though. The other one that I look in on from time to time is the Alabama group, but that thread is mostly just full of dust-bunnies and cobwebs... |
2012-09-29 5:39 PM in reply to: #4433331 |
Master 1927 Guilford, CT | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred D - 2012-09-29 1:30 PM I referenced this thread on ST, more as an FYI. They are having a few 'issues' over there I think. I am really proud to be part of this group and am not recommending we talk about the specifics of what is wrong with ST or BT, but rather letting you folks know I hold a very high regard for the people in this group and how they handle themselves within our little group.
Good stuff Fred. Solid ride today too. Saw it pop up on my Strava feed. You've got some nice climbing by you. |
2012-09-29 5:46 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Master 2912 ...at home in The ATL | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Oof. I had one of my last good KOMs stolen today: a 40 mile section that is ridden by tons of folks. I was pretty proud of that one. The dude took it by 7.5 minutes, so I am pretty sure he was in a group working, but it still bites. Ah, well... |
2012-09-29 5:53 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Yucky weather here today, rain, wind and cold so I was forced to put the bike on the trainer to ride. 1 hour and 45 mins - gross! I found out yesterday that I will be travelling for work again in a couple of weeks. It's been over 2 years since I travelled for work and now it has been 3 times in the last 6 weeks or so. |
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Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II acumenjay - 2012-09-29 7:39 PM Fred D - 2012-09-29 1:30 PM I referenced this thread on ST, more as an FYI. They are having a few 'issues' over there I think. I am really proud to be part of this group and am not recommending we talk about the specifics of what is wrong with ST or BT, but rather letting you folks know I hold a very high regard for the people in this group and how they handle themselves within our little group.
Good stuff Fred. Solid ride today too. Saw it pop up on my Strava feed. You've got some nice climbing by you. Ya agreed, that's the one thing missing from where I live. Some good solid climbing. |
2012-09-29 7:06 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II How does Strava determine segments where one can become a KOM ? Yesterday I ran through the cemetery and I got a running KOM for a pretty hilly segment. I didn't flag it as a segment, I don't even know how to. I wanted to see who else had done it and there was nobody. So how did it randomly make me the king of that one segment ? The only thing I can think is someone did it on a bike and I'm the only strava person to do it running.
Speaking of cemeteries....everyone says how great it is to run through this cemetary. I have lived near it for 4 years and never dared run there. I thought it was disrepectful and it was creepy doing it. What do you guys think ? There are lots of people on mountain bikes on the paths. Very strange. |
2012-09-29 7:10 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Had an okay ride. Just kind of cruised with the group, but also threw in some hard solo efforts. It's amazing just how slow my flat resistant tires are. Just switched back to them last week and I think I'm about .75 to 1 mph slower at the same effort. Crazy how some people will race on tires like these because they think they'll make the time back up IF they flat. I think even in an Oly I could flat on my race tires, do a quick change, and still be faster than if I had not flatted on flat resistant tires. |
2012-09-29 7:14 PM in reply to: #4433453 |
Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II axteraa - 2012-09-29 12:57 PM acumenjay - 2012-09-29 7:39 PM Fred D - 2012-09-29 1:30 PM I referenced this thread on ST, more as an FYI. They are having a few 'issues' over there I think. I am really proud to be part of this group and am not recommending we talk about the specifics of what is wrong with ST or BT, but rather letting you folks know I hold a very high regard for the people in this group and how they handle themselves within our little group.
Good stuff Fred. Solid ride today too. Saw it pop up on my Strava feed. You've got some nice climbing by you. Ya agreed, that's the one thing missing from where I live. Some good solid climbing. I always thought that Oahu was really flat. And obviously if you stick to the coastline where the major roads are, it is very flat. It wasn't until I found Strava that I noticed just how many rideable climbs there are. They aren't very popular riding routes because recreational cyclists would think you're stupid for trying...but there are at least 20 climbs of at least 1 mile averaging over 5% withing pretty close proximity. |
2012-09-29 7:23 PM in reply to: #4433481 |
Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II marcag - 2012-09-29 2:06 PM
Speaking of cemeteries....everyone says how great it is to run through this cemetary. I have lived near it for 4 years and never dared run there. I thought it was disrepectful and it was creepy doing it. What do you guys think ? There are lots of people on mountain bikes on the paths. Very strange. I haven't done it before, but know people who do. I would refer to the cemetary management or owners. If they allow it or don't mind, then I think it's fine. Ultimately, there are people that paid the cemetary owner to be buried there (it isn't a public park), so if that payment was made assuming that running/biking was not allowed, then you should repect those rules even though there isn't anyone to enforce it. I am not sure what the policy is on at the cemetary that some of my friends run through. |
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2012-09-29 8:18 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Had a nice 48 miler or so with 3 decent climbs. Rode part of it with a girl I raced with last weekend, we were both pretty tired still so just took it easy. Plan on starting barryp tomorrow |
2012-09-29 9:19 PM in reply to: #4333512 |
Veteran 337 | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred, awesome idea on the group. Still open?? Selfish confession: Did not want to read through 126 pages to find out.Thanks, always appreciate reading your posts and race reports.Brian |
2012-09-29 9:35 PM in reply to: #4433495 |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II tri808 - 2012-09-29 7:23 PM marcag - 2012-09-29 2:06 PM
Speaking of cemeteries....everyone says how great it is to run through this cemetary. I have lived near it for 4 years and never dared run there. I thought it was disrepectful and it was creepy doing it. What do you guys think ? There are lots of people on mountain bikes on the paths. Very strange. I haven't done it before, but know people who do. I would refer to the cemetary management or owners. If they allow it or don't mind, then I think it's fine. Ultimately, there are people that paid the cemetary owner to be buried there (it isn't a public park), so if that payment was made assuming that running/biking was not allowed, then you should repect those rules even though there isn't anyone to enforce it. I am not sure what the policy is on at the cemetary that some of my friends run through. It is allowed. I asked. But it's still weird and I struggle with it. On one hand it's safe because there are no cars, on the other it's strange. At one point I hit a dead end and had to walk by a bunch of tombs to get back to a path. Of course I walked where it was appropriate, but found myself apologizing to the people buried. It was just weird. |
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Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II marcag - 2012-09-29 10:35 PM tri808 - 2012-09-29 7:23 PM marcag - 2012-09-29 2:06 PM
Speaking of cemeteries....everyone says how great it is to run through this cemetary. I have lived near it for 4 years and never dared run there. I thought it was disrepectful and it was creepy doing it. What do you guys think ? There are lots of people on mountain bikes on the paths. Very strange. I haven't done it before, but know people who do. I would refer to the cemetary management or owners. If they allow it or don't mind, then I think it's fine. Ultimately, there are people that paid the cemetary owner to be buried there (it isn't a public park), so if that payment was made assuming that running/biking was not allowed, then you should repect those rules even though there isn't anyone to enforce it. I am not sure what the policy is on at the cemetary that some of my friends run through. It is allowed. I asked. But it's still weird and I struggle with it. On one hand it's safe because there are no cars, on the other it's strange. At one point I hit a dead end and had to walk by a bunch of tombs to get back to a path. Of course I walked where it was appropriate, but found myself apologizing to the people buried. It was just weird.
Hey Marc,
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2012-09-30 7:03 AM in reply to: #4433648 |
Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Fred D - 2012-09-30 7:25 AM bdesotell - 2012-09-29 10:19 PM Fred, awesome idea on the group. Still open?? Selfish confession: Did not want to read through 126 pages to find out.Thanks, always appreciate reading your posts and race reports.Brian Yes, I pm'd Ron to start a version III of this group at Jason's suggestion. At that point we should all re-intro ourselves (can cut and paste for former members). and discuss our goals over the WINTER.
Fred sound great! I am in and when its up I'll copy my bio.
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2012-09-30 7:18 AM in reply to: #4433551 |
Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II bdesotell - 2012-09-29 10:19 PM Fred, awesome idea on the group. Still open?? Selfish confession: Did not want to read through 126 pages to find out.Thanks, always appreciate reading your posts and race reports.Brian You got a German Shepherd avatar, you get my vote for entry. Not that you need it. We currently have 2 GSD's and raised and trained many more over the years. |
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Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Fred D Mentor Group - Part II Off to run...... |
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