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Just took a peak on Cheri's training log.  Well done Cheri.  Looking forward to reading your race report.

Was there anyone else racing this weekend? 

Yvonne...sorry to hear about the stress fracture.  Can you do some pool running?  What about the swimming and biking?  Are you allowed to continue with those? 

Julee...we couldn't ask for a better mentor.  Just take care of what you need to and remember we are here for you too.

Have taken a few days off of work to try to get my house on the market.  The next few days will be really busy, but will try to pop-in to see how everyone is doing.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone. 

Thank you all for being so supportive.  I really didn't mean to sound so melodramatic...  I put a lot of stress on myself, and then got doubly stressed out by the weather forecast.  Turns out everyone is affected by the heat and humidity -- who would have thought?   So I did fine, I wrote a race report, and I promise to try to not be so "drama queen" in the future!

nope but almost! she has done a few...she is strong, young and I have to hand it to her....she is proving everyone wrong like I did a few years back before joining this fabulous site. I will never forget the looks I got when I said with a cigarette in my hand...I think I will do a triathlon - I was almost 40-50 lbs bigger and smoking like a steamshovel!....and I proved all those big eyes and doubts of finishing or even starting a triathlon....and I LOVE THIS TRI STUFF!!! but yes, Nicole...you are sooooo right...this is an ironman and the GRANDADDY OF ALL TRIS and I know it will be a challenge...but if anyone can do it...she will! me, I will be on the sidelines with big sign, pina collada and cowbells in hand.

thanks Jules! I really feel badly and sometimes I sooo want to get online...but now that I got my laptop and we are wireless I will take it with me to work and try to be better!

I dont want you all to think that I left you or that I dont care....cuz that is so not true! I love you all like sisters and brothers and want  nothing better then for you to go forward and become all you have set out for yourselves!

I am sooo proud of all of you and your accomplishments...when you are happy, I am happy...when you are down...this makes me sad and down for you too! So with that said...hope everyone is having a great day/week...and that if you race this weekend that you have a very successful race and that you finish with a smile! have a great day!

I may race!? I am in the process of buying a mtn bike. My friend who was paralyzed is having one of his summer series races and we are going to go to it...it is at the mouth of Yosemite and should be lots of fun...from what I hear John (my paralyzed friend) will be there because it is his birthday and the race director is bringing him....will be great to see him... I am happy to say that I have found all kinds of great items to give to him for his race raffle.....I have had many of the people that I raced with years ago who have stepped up and mailed me some great items....(jerseys, shorts, bike frame, tires...) Tinker Juarez who many of you may not know is our Olympic bicyclists and he sent me all kinds of autographed items to raffle...I was amazed at his generosity...but he has always been super nice and very accomodating as a racer....nicest of the NICEST!

if any of you have any new items, clothes, bike, helmets, gloves...and you want to donate to this cause...we DEEPLY appreciate it.....we are trying to raise money for a van for him. He now sits inside and goes nowhere cuz his wheelchair is massive and he has no way to get out and about....

thanks! have a great day and good luck to all of you who may be racing this weekend....

Cheri right?

anyone else?

MDHillSlug - 2009-06-22 5:18 PM

MDHillSlug - 2009-06-22 4:36 PM
Thank you for your confidence in me. Unfortunately, my confidence in the bike is currently low.

I'm debating between giving it another try at adjustment based on some stuff I learned on my other forum, buying a new derailleur and hoping that solves everything, or just giving it to the LBS and hoping they can solve the problem. I really like knowing how to do this stuff myself but I've only got two more weekends I can ride this bike before my next tri so it needs to get worked out ASAP!

I did find a front derailleur that's supposed to be specific for this kind of set up but I was just told that it's usually used to solve the problem of dropping the chain to the inside, not the outside like I have.

I had my bike in the car and swung over to the LBS after work. The wonderful mechanics there took a look at it right away, made some adjustments on the spot, and returned the bike to me. Hopefully this will work.

When I wheeled the bike into the store one of the staff said "Wow, what is that? I've never seen a bike like that!" This really made me smile

its nice having a SUWEEEET bike....good for you for getting them to fix it in front of you...that way you can see what they did.

Have fun on your next ride...hope they fixed your chain throwing issues.....nothing more frustrating then throwing your chain!

Hmm... no, I raced on Saturday.  Got some hardware, though.

HI all !!!
Well I am checking in, I went back over my blog that I started back in October. I wanted to see what my first post was compared to where I am now. I cracked up!  I did go ahead and post it on my training log for today, if you want a funny read check it out !
I swear one day I'll get back to individual inspires !!!!!  Good luck, safety and good training to all of you !!

congrats! way to go Cheri!! you must have been very happy! cuz I remember you being concerned about your swim and bike portion....YOU GO GIRL!

that is WAY funny! you have come a long way baby! and you are now a triathlete!

I too will TRI do better on inspires! I used to be soo good at sending a daily one...I probably will not be able to do that again...but will try to send out at least one a week!

have a great week! sorry agan for my latest absence! I am back and with a vengeance (sp?)...I am heading to the pool today! and on my own without being pushed in! ~~that's a start, right!?

Hi everyone...

Trish - Congratulations on winning your age group in last weekends swim! that time KICKS BOOTY! and in those conditions! YOU ROCK!!! please come coach me!!!! and KIU!

Cheri - You just go...even when you say you are tired...and then there is torture Dan sessions....my hats off to you for all you do...even when you say you have no mojo - You are on incredible gal...I hope that you can rub off on me. Lord knows that I lost my mojo there for some time...and still dont feel like I am going full force!?!?

Nalani - Our newlywed...sounds like life is grand...as it should be. You are another one that never slows....even when she has a BIG wedding to plan. Thanks for all the inspires...you always seem to know when to come by...and nudge me to the pool...or just say HI! thanks...and tell that guy of yours HI~ did he change his avatar? seems he is now a red X not the monkey one he used to have....

Andria...where are you...I see you are working out like you always do...you are our Energizer Bunny that just keeps going and going and going....hope you will stop by and let us know how you are....and share your secrets on how you never stop...no matter what pain you are in! You truly are my hero....I dont see how you do it!

Nicole you will eventually get your bike dialed in...your persistence will pay off! Thanks for being a huge part of this group. You always have so much you offer us....so thanks!

Amy good to see you back...and racing! your tshirts look great! now I see why you are so busy with work...looks like you do a great job! Glad you got your clean bill of health. God does answer prayers! 

Julie - I am sure that you will train well no matter what you decide to do...I am also doing either a half marathon or maybe a full in October too...that is if I can get ready in time! lets train together! I am doing the local rock n roll...I heard it was a blast

Lyssa - saw on you blog that you are running...you go! who cares that pie pie is running circles around you...glad to see you out again.

Lisa - hoping the pool was not soooo hot today...cant believe how warm it has been there and no rain...that is soooo unusual for that area.

Helen - I am sending super good luck thought waves to you....you are going to rock your race. Have fun...remember all your training....and just go do your thing.... Will be there in spirit with you.

Dan hope your trip is going well! we miss you and your windy bike stories....hope you have nice calm weather and are doing exactly what you want to be doing on your vacation! have fun!

Scott...we miss you and know that you are lurking about...come say hi when you can!

all you others....hoping you will find your way back to us or to BT.....the sun isnt shining as bright around here without you!

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I am getting ready to head out on mtn bike ride tonight. our bike shop sets up a wednesday nite ride for all its customers/community...its amazing the amount of people who show up..All levels. We go in different groups and ride til dusk....then we head back and have good eats and a beer or two...tonight I am bringing a bottle of red wine.....

hope you all had a great hump day!