Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open (Page 113)

Nicole, very sorry to hear that. Hope you're doing ok. Great attitude to look at the bright side of things!!

Gretchen,
I would like the group to continue for 2017. Never too early to think about it, it gonna be on top of us before we know it!

Stood on the beach in 47 degree weather yesterday morning. Feet were painfully going numb in the cold sand before we jumped into 61 degree water. Pleasantly surprised how well I handled it. 61 might not sound awful to most but I am notoriously a wuss with cold weather/water. Was a good start to the weekend and a good first exercise back from two weeks off after my race.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

-Matt

Sorry to hear that but hope it is for a good reason - now, now excuse for the gym!
Tomorrow is my "OTB date" as I start a 30-w plan for my first full IM. I hope this groups stays here, I know all of you now and need your support not to get burned out much earlier the day of the race.
Looking forward to a great season!
Juan

Nicole--sorry to hear. Way to look at the bright side, though!

Yesterday's long run got delayed until today for a couple of different reasons. I really wanted to get it done yesterday, but it just didn't happen. I really wished it would have happened this morning too--38F and raining this morning. Ugh. Five miles in thouh and I came to a new realization while doing tose five miles. There is a fine line between bada** and dumba**. I think i crossed that line this morning!

Nope...ice is where I draw the line! I'm clumsy enough, I don't need any added obstacles to staying upright!

Complete torture session this morning in the pool. I just couldn't seem to get my arms, legs, and lungs to work at the same time. Mondays are always rough in the pool, but usually things work themselves out by the end of the first set. Not today--today was a suckfest the entire time. Ended up getting out after 2100m and the only reason I stuck it out that long was the goal of 300K.

Hit the gym this morning for lifting session #3. Run scheduled for later this afternoon. Hoping the rain goes away by then, or I'm in for another cold, miserable workout.

I do as well. I know I have said this before, but Gretchen I admire your dedication. A little rain in the SUMMER is enough to keep me inside. Winter? No freaking way.

Back into the swing of things, although I am in zombie mode today. I had volleyball at 9:30 last night, so I didn't get home (and was still totally wired) until 11:30 or so after dropping all my friends off. Woke up at 5:15 for BodyPump to get a strength workout in. Great workout, but my eyes are heavy now. This might be a day where I take advantage of having my own office, perhaps take a little lunchtime siesta.

My exercise plan for this week:
Wednesday: Boot Camp (class at the gym)
Thursday: Soul Body Power and Soul Body Barre (classes at the gym)
Friday: November Project (mostly running) or rest day
Saturday: Masters Practice

I also have a Pho eating competition Thursday evening (yeah that's right!), which should be a fun night but will not help me wake up Friday morning.

Parking at my gym is horrendous b/c of the pool/parking garage construction, so I've considered running the mile to and from. Again, I hate the cold, so we will see how long that lasts.

Are there people who don't?

There are. Weirdos, that bunch. I know a few, and am always suspicious of them...

Run done. Not raining, but chilly (40F) and windy as heck.

Can someone explain why, if I do an out and back, I can gain more elevation than I lose?!? Is the hill my house sits on really growing? I have always said I think it gets bigger between the start of the run and the end..lol. No, seriously, if it were only 1-2', no big deal. Satellite triangulation. But we are talking about 20-30' on every run (same three routes mostly). What gives?

Morning masters swim. Coach is apparently really into distance lately. We did two 500s and a bunch of 100s (not quite distance, I know). I don't think we've done any 50s sets for weeks! I kinda miss them.

Run scheduled for later this afternoon. It looks to be a beautiful day, if a bit chilly. Doesn't matter--I need some Vitamin D!

Klagenfurt, Austria - Hope your corticoids do you well!

Juan

Will start accounting my sessions as you do, hope it helps!
Yesterday 2500m swim with 30 min run right after. Today 45 min bike and a beautfiul, sunny day (and holiday)

Juan

Week two of December's strength training is in the books. Next week starts the real work though. Just to get started and used to the routine I've been doing only one set (as per the instructions on this plan). Next week starts two sets.

Another short run scheduled for later this afternoon. Winter has finally arrived here. The high is forecast as 22. That's cold, but it is supposed to be sunny again. Honestly, as long as it is sunny, I think I could handle any temperature. I hate the cold and gloomy days.

What does everyone have on tap for the weekend? Anyone racing? Big plans? Nothing here, although I guess at some point I should do my Christmas shopping.

I am going to Masters practice Saturday morning, then picking up my packet for the 5 mile race I have next week. After that, I will head to the Army/Navy game at Ravens Stadium! Busy Saturday, but the rest of the weekend is pretty low key. Just a work holiday party tomorrow night.

Good luck to your daughter Mike!

Nicole who will you be rooting for? I'm a Marine so it's gotta be GoNavyBeatArmy! I've been to one of those games, way back in about 1992 I believe. Jealous, enjoy!!

35 minutes of Rodney Yee Yoga for Athletes DVD yesterday. And today was a 50 minute trainer ride. My first ride ever on a trainer that I just got on Black Friday. It's gonna be nice to mix in some family duty with training.

-Matt