Milaminute and Sparco's Group - Closed (Page 13)

Heh... only if you're set up wrong.  Trust me, if you had been, I'd have been off my bike and "discussing" it with you .

LOL!  Yes, yes I am... I thought you would like it.

Yay!  Glad to hear you're getting in some training.  I need to do the whole de-clutter/re-clutter thing.  Was supposed to happen before Christmas but, ummm, well... not so much.  We can help you commit to a plan .

Oooohhh... good luck with sexy dress shopping!  That's always fun. 

okay, here's my idea.  With the way my school schedule is looking, I am going to sign up to do a sprint tri on Aug. 23.  Before that, I am planning on doing a running  series: 5k's mostly, and a couple of 10K's and a 1/2 mary in the winter. 

I thought I'd do the 20 week 2x balanced Sprint training plan (just working on base and volume).  Then do the 12 week 2x balanced Sprint plan (one that includes detailed workouts) to prepare specifically for the tri.  I need to get a VO2 max test scheduled to see where my HR training zones are (probably mid Jan.). 

Any thoughts?

It sounds reasonable to me... you will build up the running base via the sprint plans, though when time permits you may opt for an additional run if you feel like you need it, and the time required to train should be doable with your schedule.  You'll have plenty of time to ramp up the running a little bit before the half mary. 

LOL... yeah, but GyGy's a girl, she likes that sort of thing!

You got it!!!  Tri Chicks (and their male counterparts) are hot because, well, they're out their doing their thing and we all appreciate that .   I think my relay team's name says it all...

It's tough riding into the wind, sometimes more than you realize, and sometimes the gradual elevation is tough to gauge.  I sometimes do my Z2 rides on "The Silver Comet Trail".  It appears flat when you're riding but there are gradual ascents and descents and if you're not used to it or a novice rider, it will kick your tail if you're not careful.  I always give newbies a big lecture before their first ride out there as they tend to lose their mojo coming back in. The road will appear perfectly flat but suddenly your HR will spike up a bit and it gets a lot harder to maintain pace. 

Well... it's your arse, not mine .  I'm sticking with my original recommendations.  Honestly, I don't know but I probably wouldn't do it.  Cocoa butter, to me, doesn't seem like something that's a "barrier" product (ummmm... that really doesn't sound good...).  I feel like it's more of a moisturizer whereas a product like bag balm or butt paste provides a protective layer between your chamois and your skin.  However, by all means, if you think it might work for you, try it out and see how it goes.  We want a full report.  No pictures, please .

Cold toes are a common complaint.  It's why lots of folks have Toesties, Toe Jammers, etc.  Were you wearing wool socks? 

On an unrelated note, I just saw that Crank Brothers has pink pedals now.  Maybe they have for awhile but I just noticed.  I like my Speedplays a whole lot better.  Nothing says tough  like my pink lollipop pedals .

Sounds like a great plan.  I would try to work in some more run miles before your 10K.  You can either use the run portion of an Oly program, or www.runnersworld.com is a good place to find some 10K programs.  Take a look at this one: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-259-1117-0,00.html  Longest mileage is 6.5 miles.  You'll want to run that distance at least once at talking pace...

Anyone doing any Resolution Runs... or other such fun for New Year's? 

I'm doing a resolution ride of my own design.  Sometimes it's good to be your own RD... plus I think I stand a good chance of winning .

My wife and I are doing the Resolution Run 5K.  We did it to get the nice jackets.  Maybe we'll just pick up the jackets, and skip the run .

Good idea.  Can you score one for me, too? 

Too sketchy for me!

You are just so full of questions tonight .

1.  I usually have some sort of tiara in my avatar.  My standard, which will be back soon, is a pair of pink chucks with a tiara on top.  There was a brief tiara hiatus for the pink Xmas tree.  A few days ago I dumped the tree and had a tiara that said VIXEN on it.  I'll let you draw your own conclusions but if anyone asks the official word is that it was a reindeer reference .  Ohhhh... there are many different kinds of tiaras, darlin' .

2.  Wal-Mart is the very best place to buy Butt Paste as far as I know.

3. You should be OK just with just regular soaping/showering to get the butt paste off, but if your g/f wants to rub you vigorously who am I to interfere?!  You could try some baby oil if you need to (ummm... I mean for the removal of bag balm or butt paste, not the other thing... though I suppose... erm... nevermind).  Use a loofah if you must.  Just be sure it's not the same loofah you use in your aerobottle .

Yikes... as much as I love to ride my pretty bike, that would make me askeered.  Be careful out there.

Ok Sparco and Milaminute... Can I play -

I should probably be a mentor, but I need some extra motivation....

Just let me know --- I know your group is technically full...

By the way -- I know Sal -- It's my fault he did that first Marathon a few years back. (Well, ok -- I suggested -- He ran) -- I think I created a MONSTER! 

I live in TX, and Milaminute, if you let me in I PROMISE to remind SAL about the nice warm weather here in TX!

Ooooohhh... most excellent. 

I fixed that for ya because clearly I'm the boss of Sal.  OK, technically he's really the boss of me but I try to make him think otherwise on a regular basis .

We play nicely with others, so sure, welcome aboard.  Post your bio when you have time so we can get to know you better.

Thanks MILAMINUTE!  And as promised it's going to be a LOVELY 65 degrees here in Dallas today!   

As requested, here's my bio, such as it is.... (Sparco may correct any errors he sees fit) 

NAME: Uttriman/Brett

STORY: Started running about 9 years ago with a friend from my church while living in Minnesota.  He helped me along from a TOTAL couch potato to completing my first marathon (Grandma's Marathon 1999) in 7 months.  I was hooked.  Continued running marathons (Never very fast) for the next several years.  We had a group of friends that we trained with and the trip to Grandma's with our families every June became the event the gang looked forward to.  After completing 5 marathons, and at least 8 or 9 half marathons (I've lost track) I still couldn't call myself an athlete.  I was never athletic growing up.  I got transferred to Utah with a new company, and the Minnesota gang decided to start doing triathlon.  So I decided to start training with the goal of doing the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis.  I did my first tri in November of 2005 and was immediately hooked!  Got a couple of great training buddies, and managed to complete 10 sprint and 1 Oly tritahlons in 2006.  I even took first in my age group on one event!  I could finally honestly call myself an athlete which was a HUGE step forward for me.  I made my goal of being ready for the LTF Tri that year, and even BEAT most of the gang!  Was great fun.  

As far as training/racing is concerned, 2007 was NOT a good year.  I and some buddies started producing triathlon events (I'll NEVER complain about an entry fee again!!!) and so instead of spending my time training, I was working on getting bike racks built, working with venues for permits, plotting courses, looking for volunteers etc, etc, etc.  The work goes on and on....   Then I accepted a new position with a company and was requred to move to Texas, so with the races, and the stresses of the move, well, my training went south VERY quickly! (Sold my share of the race company with the move).  No races run in 2007 at all. 

Have a new training buddy now, and I'm trying to get back to TRI'ING!  I need the outlet!

FAMILY STATUS: 47 year old who's married to a wonderful wife who supports me extremely well!  She's been there for me all the way, but threatens to have me committed if I ever decided to do a full Ironman (not currently planning on that -- HIM -- maybe).  4 children, one in college and 3 teenagers at home!  Wife actually has become a triathlete as well completing her first tri in 2006!

CURRENT TRAINING: Currently recycling my first year triathlon training plan to get the weight off, and get my speed up!  Try to work somewhat equally on all three disciplines, although I tend to log a lot of time in the pool, probably because I'm slower than molaassis in December, despite the thousands of yards I put in.  I've been accused (rightly so) of being very anal about my pacing, but I've not mastered HR training at all.  I am also working very hard to learn to "MANAGE PACE"

THIS YEAR'S RACES: I was a wimp and didn't run any races in 2007.  

2008 RACES: I’m planning on a couple of sprints in March, possibly going to Minneapolis for the LifeTime Fitness Tri in July and an Olympic toward season end.

WEIGHTLOSS: I have the goal of losing the 30 lbs I've put on in the past year, plus another 10.   I feel so much better when I'm not as heavy! 
 
WHAT I BRING:  Perspective of the sport.  From a participant to a producer!  I love to encourage others.  (I've introduced at least 8 people to the marathon and helped them get to their first race, and at least 4 or 5 to triathlon).  I'm great at getting people started, but I need help getting more technical in my own training.   I'm just an average joe, who, while I am (now) an athlete, I'm not a jock.  Just an average 47 year old who needs to overcome the buldge of age and have some fun along the way!

I forgot to answer the Jenga question.  Jenga's a game where you build a tower out of wooden blocks.  Three blocks per layer of the tower.  The object is to successfully remove one block at a time and place it on top of the tower without toppling it over.  Don't be so impressed by my skill.  My chief competitors are 7 and 9 years old.