triritter/William Ritter "Rock Out in 2010" CLOSED! (Page 13)

smeador - 2010-02-14 4:26 PM

I am doing TMS as well. Maybe we can meet up and say hey.

eca712 - 2010-02-14 1:47 PM

Good luck at the duathlon! I went bike shopping this weekend- didn't buy anything, but got a feel for what's out there. I'll probably bite the bullet some time in the next couple of weeks. Went swimming with a friend today and got WORKED. I've only been able to do 25 meters at a time when I swim by myself, but by the end of the workout, I did a couple of 100s, which felt pretty good (mentally, definitely not physically).

triritter - 2010-02-14 7:23 PM

awesome. which bike are u thinkin about?  

eca712 - 2010-02-14 1:47 PM

Good luck at the duathlon! I went bike shopping this weekend- didn't buy anything, but got a feel for what's out there. I'll probably bite the bullet some time in the next couple of weeks. Went swimming with a friend today and got WORKED. I've only been able to do 25 meters at a time when I swim by myself, but by the end of the workout, I did a couple of 100s, which felt pretty good (mentally, definitely not physically).

eca712 - 2010-02-14 8:21 PM

I was looking at the Specialized Dolce- it actually seems like one of the only low-end female road bikes. Might get it new, but I also saw one on Craigslist that would come with a couple of extras. But then I'd have to get it fitted, so I wonder if I should just spring for a new one. What do you think?

smilford - 2010-02-15 1:45 PMI wouldn't worry too much if it's a female specific bike, that doesn't really play much part in anything. I wouldn't let that limit my search for a bike.I think you can get better bikes than either of those.

smilford - 2010-02-15 2:45 PM I wouldn't worry too much if it's a female specific bike, that doesn't really play much part in anything. I wouldn't let that limit my search for a bike. I think you can get better bikes than either of those.

smilford - 2010-02-15 6:25 PMBetter bike for the price. It's a good time of year to go check out your LBS.. They may still have some 09s that they will take a good amount off to get them out the door. That's how I got my first bike, a roadie Felt F70 $1100 normally but I got it for $900 brand new.

triritter - 2010-02-18 6:14 AM are ya'll alive? no posts in 3 days. Must be busy having fun with your training I bet or your work place blocked BT.

TriPatrick - 2010-02-19 8:40 AM

I ignore when I get lazy.  I am going for a ride this afternoon when I get home then another ride before work tomorrow.  Ride and run on Sunday, then I will prepare my schedule for next week.  Seems my training hit a wall from a little too much crown on Saturday night and as always when I take a day off because of that, my week gets shot to hell (that and I still do not plan on racing until August).  Lazy lazy lazy.  I will overcome! LOL

In other news- I loaned uncle sam a lot of money last year and I over paid in my escrow so I should be in a position to find a new bike in April. 

Bearintheair2000 - 2010-02-20 8:47 AMSorry it's been forever since I've been able to post. I've been "away" for the last 7 weeks, and haven't been able to post. I hope all are doing great. I'll check back in when I can but know that space is precious, so I'll bow out.
Cheers,
Bear

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triritter - 2010-02-19 4:14 AM are ya'll alive? no posts in 3 days. Must be busy having fun with your training I bet or your work place blocked BT.

StrayDog - 2010-02-21 8:47 PM
Planned a race in May, I think a half marathon, possilbly a marathon. I have most of my other races down. I opted not to buy tri shoes, and to go with the cycling shoe. However, I think I will go to a shop to get them. The internet is too ambiguous. They never have my exact size in european sizing. Hope I am making the right choice with the shoes. A little worried about transition time. Maybe I should have two shoes? No, I just need to get going. Taught the kids about the history of the marathon= what the distance means  (running from Marathon to Athens). Purchased new running shoes (Brooks Trance) I like them a lot. They have a springy thingy and more "stability" and they "absorb" blah blah blah. All I know is my footstrike is clean and square when I run in them. Ooohh, I forgot to tell ya I also got one a them reflective vests so I can be seen at night. I am tired of running at night and quitting because of too much traffic. Plus the bears will be up soon and they will see me better and run off. Last year I spooked one and it kind of made me nervous about running after dark. Also, doing a lot of clean up of the trees post storm and I discovered zucchin pancakes. Okay, so that's what I have been doing.

antlimon166 - 2010-02-23 7:43 AM i went MIA for a couple weeks cause i went on vacation.  went back to florida to hang out with the wife and watch her compete in a couple of horse shows and then drive back to TX with her.  it was good i guess.  i planned on using the down time in FL as opportunity to run on some pretty nice hills, but we got weather in the 20s-40's with winds on some days to 30mph.  needless to say, i ended up freezing my off in our horse trailer and going out to eat 3 meals a day to get out of the weather.  only 3 decent days the whole trip.  one day we went to disney world, and the other two were on show days when too much was going on.  so i gained 4 lbs for the two weeks and now i'm back to the grind.

got the frost yer fanny duathlon this weekend (5k, 15m, 5k) and i had hopes of keeping a sub 8 min mile, but that aint gonna happen anymore.  just want to have fun now.

eca712 - 2010-02-23 11:02 PM Hey y'all... I am indeed alive. The paper is officially turned into the printer, fundraising auction is next week, and then (hopefully!) I'll have a little break to get a good routine going. Lately I've been squeezing in training when possible--which is to say, not often--but my swim last night was actually enjoyable! I dread swimming, but the pull buoy made it more interesting and even kind of fun. Hope everyone's doing well- and happy birthday, William! Sorry to be a loser wishing you happy birthday four days late

Hey Anthony you will need to teach yourself to learn how to harden up. The best way is just getting out there and getting it done! You can do it!