Ghoulie March (biking) Madness!!! (Page 11)

disturbed275 - 2010-03-04 4:19 AM

Happy birthday to your son!  Hope he has a great day.

Glad he decided on something other than hot pockets.  Although I might go for the hot pockets over McDonalds. 

deehtz - 2010-03-04 10:19 AM

At least at McDonalds, you can get the yummy fries!   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE 10 YEAR OLD!!!  Double digits, whoo hoo!!  That is always a milestone in my family.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 7:31 AM

And chocolate chip cookies

I'd rather have cookies than cake

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 3:02 AM

WOOHOO!!!

What are you leaning towards getting?

deehtz - 2010-03-04 10:40 AM

LOL    Leaning too many ways!!   I started out liking the Specialized Dolce Elite, then Felt ZW series, now I am looking at Trek and Giant.  I hope to know a lot more after my fitting.  As far as components, I would like at least Tiagra shifters and rear derailleur.  I could really feel a difference between Sora and Tiagra.  Unfortunately, I probably can't afford 105s.  Oh well.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 7:51 AM I have been jumping back and forth between threads in Tri Talk and COJ and I just can't believe how much people have their panties in a bunch over post count, rank, stars and such.

At the end of the day does it really freakin' matter?

Don't give me a rank, don't give me stars, don't give me a post count. Let me come here, post what's on my mind. Enjoy my time here. Learn about nutrition, intervals, swim technique, whatever else. Chat with the AWESOME GHOULIES!!!! And other than that who really cares?

Winter has gone on way too long. It is time for people to get outside.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 7:54 AM Hey Dee...

Want to meet Kim and I north of BFE tomorrow to go to the bike shop?

We'll be there around 3:00. I'll have cake, I can get a few extra cookies at McD's tonight, too.

deehtz - 2010-03-04 11:11 AM

Cool ... count me in!!

BTW  ... did you get out for your run yet or was that for the afternoon?  I will head out for a 4 miler when the fog lifts ... probably in about an hour!  That reminds me ,  I need to eat breakfast.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 8:15 AM

I will run when I get home.

My plan for the day...

Get home change quick, run hard 3-4 miles (may not be real hard since I've been sick)
Get home grab car keys, go down the road and pick up the birthday boy and his friends and bring them home
Boys will be playing video games downstairs while I shower and wrap presents
When my husband gets home we'll grab the boys and go back down the road
Pick up my daughter and the in-laws van and head to McD's
After dinner go home for cake
Depending on time maybe let the kids play a little longer
Get the friends home
Get my kids settled down and off to bed

That's the plan for the day. We'll see how it all works out.

deehtz - 2010-03-04 11:21 AM

WOW!!  Sounds fun, but tiring!   Good luck 

deehtz - 2010-03-04 11:41 AM Sounds like a nice weekend.   especially the long bike ride

As soon as I get home tomorrow from work, we will head to the city (about 1 1/2 hour away) to spend the night with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.  Saturday my B-i-L will take me to a few bike shops while DH works on a project for his brother's business.  Back home Saturday night or Sunday morning if project goes well. 

If I get home in time, I will meet a couple of gals at the Y on Sunday to do a "practice tri".  500 yds in the pool, 12 miles on a stationary bike, 3 miles on the treadmill.  Should be a kick! 

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 8:43 AM

Are you going prepared to buy a bike or are you just still looking?

The practice tri sounds like fun!

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 4:19 AM I need a new job. This is no longer a want, it is now a need.

My job is not stressful. The conditions I work in and the people I work for are.

I have to find something else.

That's all I have to say about that.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 10:47 AM

I have a cheap road bike with Sora shifters. I wish I had better, sometimes they have a mind of their own.

Sometime this summer I will be purchasing a bike and it will have better components.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 11:28 AM

Yeah. Thankfully tomorrow is Friday. We have a busy night tomorrow also.

Stop by the LBS on the way home
4 mile run when I get home
Shower before the husband gets home
When he's home we'll go pick up the kids then we're meeting friends at Pizza Hut
After pizza we're going bowling with my sons friends for his birthday - not doing much tonight since it's a school night

I have the house to myself all afternoon on Saturday so I'll be going on a long bike ride then.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 3:57 AM

Yes. Yes I do.

BUT

Where will you be in your studies in 2011. You already have tremendous workouts, but will you be able to do the workouts and keep up with school next year?

Ironman's will always be there. School comes first at this point in time.

I know that was no help at all, but the decision is yours to make, not mine.

kcarroll - 2010-03-04 12:44 PM

Leave some time for a nap.  You're going to need one!

deehtz - 2010-03-04 11:59 AM

I have some money saved for the bike, so if I love it and it's in my price range, I'm good to go.  But this is a big purchase for me, so my mind is little reluctant to make the commitment.  It's weird... I am excited to get the bike but afraid of making a wrong choice as far as fit and quality. 

Plus even tho I have the money, part of my brain keeps telling me all of the more "practical" ways I should use that money.  However, I am pretty good at ignoring "practical". 

ironannekidd - 2010-03-04 12:46 PM

Oh that is already in the plans. I will be pulling out on my bike while they are pulling out in the truck and they will be gone much longer than I am.

Nice outside bike ride, hot shower, nap in a quiet house. Cross your fingers and toes that it works out that way.