Dangremond's April 2009 Mentor TEAM - CLOSED (WE'RE BUSY WORKIN' IT!) (Page 15)

Well, I'm thinking about doing the Green River Challenge bike tour, probably the 38 mile option (unless I'm just feeling unbelievably great, and then I might consider the 65 mile route).

Looks like quite a few of us have races this weekend or next - good luck to all!!

Well Mitch, don't know about you, but the heat and humidity of late have really affected me, so that could be part of it - but regardless, good job on the race!

I took part in a local bicycle tour/race, part of the Morgantown Catfish Festival .  I took 2nd in the 38 mile race, but I've got to qualify that: all the "icemanscott-types" chose the 67 mile option.  It was a brutal route, more climbing than I've ever done, highest speed ever attained, longest distance (by 5 miles)  . . . but the heat and humidity were downright miserable.

And I ran out of water with 10 miles to go . . . .

Brutal - but hopefully good conditioning for the Old Hickory Lake Triathlon in Nashville this weekend.

And thanks Terps for the Father's Day wishes!  It's the best job I could ever have!

Now that's a terrific story - you need to create a race report for everyone to see (and get some inspiration)!

Great job pushing through the obstacles and finishing!

Holy sheeite!  It's forecasted to be 97 degrees at my race on Saturday.  And damn Tennesse and their central time zone.  They'll start an hour later (hotter) than a race would due north of them here in Central Kentucky.

I'm betting the over/under on weightloss post-race to be 4 pounds.

Jon, Jeff and Mitch - congrats on your races.  Jon - loved the fact that your son was setting up finish lines at your house.  Shows what kind of impact these things have on our young ones.  
As Jeff pointed out, I have yet to race and don't have much on the horizon.  Long story as to why, primarily family commitments, but that should be changing.  Looking at a couple of races in July and August.  I need to participate in the ADA's Tour de Cure in Houston in Sept.  And, closing the year with a HIM in Nov.  I'll get a draft schedule up on my logs within the next couple of days.

One other item I wanted to share with you all.  I know that I've expressed frustration, as has Grace and others, regarding weight loss and fitness.  Scott does a great job on reminding us of what a healthy perspective should be.  Here are two pictures that I'm keeping handy to remind me of the "big picture".  The first is from last year at my heaviest, the second is from this last weekend.



But, more important than just the visual - I had a Doc visit on friday morning - blood pressure, blood values, etc. all back within their normal ranges. 

So, like Mitch has said - doing this is not Easy.  But, by the same token, not doing it is not an option.

(edit: not sure if the pics are visible or not; when I edit, I can see them, but when posted they are not.  So, added them to an album.)

This is not Tri related (and a rather somber topic) ~ but it is something I hold very near to me & I would like to share.  I am a Sergeant with the Houston Police Department, and I have been with the Dept for 14 years.  Last night we lost another hero in the line of duty (shot by a suspect).  A 16yr veteran who left behind a wife, a 15yr old son and 17yr old daughter.  Please say a prayer or keep in your thoughts this officer's family during this trying and tragic time.  

Thank you!

Wow - first, my condolences for the loss of your fellow officer.  My thoughts are with the family left behind.

Second, my extreme thanks for serving the City of Houston given the inherent risks that come with serving.  Stay safe out there!

I almost want to race against Scott just so I will be extremely humbled . . .

almost . . .