July non TdF challenge (Page 15)

2010-07-13 4:30 PM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

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Nice little bike ride during lunch. Not necessarily looking forward to the run tonight though. We'll see how it goes.

2010-07-13 4:32 PM

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Elite

3460

Slackerville, USA

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Looks like I might be down to two stars by the end of the month.

2010-07-13 11:08 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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WOW! No post in like 7 hours... What is happening?

2010-07-13 11:09 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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Got in a swim and a run today... bike tomorrow... Still short a core strength workout this week... Maybe Thu I can catch up...

billsorg

2010-07-14 7:35 AM

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Expert

1246

West Grove, PA

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Good morning team. Another long drainer ride this morning. Third day in a row. I was planning a long run but didn't feel like running in the rain. Rain is moving out today, so I'll do the run tomorrow morning. With all the trainer riding, my DVR is pretty much devoid of anything watchable. Maybe time to jump on Netflix again.

I found a group of guys that does an OWS once every few weekends at a lake about an hour away. I should be able to get in a few non-wetsuit OWS's before my next race, which is a relief.

2010-07-14 9:04 AM

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billsorg

2010-07-14 9:43 AM

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West Grove, PA

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wgraves7582 - 2010-07-14 10:04 AM Swim and run in Baton Rouge yesterday.

Same planned for today but only at my local Y instead of a new one but I get jealous of other facilities when I travel - indoor and outdoor pool - sweet!!!!

Good morning, Bill! I'm with you on that. My Y is pretty much a dump. But it's right across the street from work, so the convenience outweighs the oldness, dirtiness, smelliness and grossness.

yogachic

2010-07-14 9:43 AM

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billsorg - 2010-07-13 7:48 AM

yogachic - 2010-07-12 10:31 PM

D001 - 2010-07-12 8:55 PM

Artemis - 2010-07-12 9:45 PM

ashort33 - 2010-07-12 9:12 PM

Artemis - 2010-07-12 7:43 PM 5k done today.

Nice swim!!!

Ha..I wish! It was a run. I forgot I had a race today. Swimming on Wednesday.

A 5K swim would be awesome! No way I could do it though.... That's a Longggggg distance.

Lol, I'm so bad at training for the swim (I do like to swim, but never do it), so I was thinking after my HIM, I might start training for this 5k ows race in September. But it's mainly a no-wetsuit race, so that kind of scares me

I could choose to use a wetsuit, but then I'd feel like a wimp if no one else was wearing one! We'll see - there's also a 2.5k option if I wanted, and that shouldn't be too bad since it's not too much longer than a HIM swim.

You're not alone! ... I have my first no wetsuit race coming up in mid August (water temp will be over 84, so no wetsuits allowed at all). The Philly Tri last month was going to be my first no-wetuit race and I was very anxious about it... then tragically someone died during the swim in the sprint race and the Olympic race was switched to a Duathlon. So you can imagine my anxiety level now. I did a race last year that was a non wetsuit race (but temp was <84, so they were allowed), but I wimped out and wore mine anyway. Lots of disapproving looks and comments from lots of people. As I sit here and type this, I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking about my no-wetsuit swim that's more than a month away.

I think you have plenty of time! I just did my second no-wetsuit OWS last night, and it went much better than my first one! Of course, I haven't ventured past a 1/2 mile, but mostly because it starts getting wavy the further out I go. Hopefully a few more, an I'll be able to tackle the mile swim! (Then 2 miles, then three... GULP)

yogachic

2010-07-14 9:45 AM

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I rode again to work today and am planning on going to a yoga class tonight. Then maybe a movie. Sheesh, I don't know what to do with myself... Good thing I only have 3 days of tapering left!

2010-07-14 9:56 AM

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RunningYogini

2010-07-14 10:29 AM

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Elite

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far northern CA

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I think I'm going to remain on the slacker list for the month. I didn't get my long run done due to lack of childcare. Now, my hip flexor is sore so I skipped running yesterday. I'm not going to drop out, though. My cruddy performance is not going to hinder a team.

I AM A PROUD SLACKER!!!!

RunningYogini

2010-07-14 10:30 AM

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Elite

3913

far northern CA

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Oh.....ouch!!! Add insult to injury with the slacker topage.

2010-07-14 11:09 AM

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Elite

3460

Slackerville, USA

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wgraves7582 - 2010-07-14 8:56 AM

billsorg - 2010-07-14 10:43 AM

Good morning, Bill! I'm with you on that. My Y is pretty much a dump. But it's right across the street from work, so the convenience outweighs the oldness, dirtiness, smelliness and grossness.

We have a newer one but I get envious of certain aspects. I certainly like our wellness center but I want a 2nd lap pool for our facility!!! Is that selfish?

That's not selfish at all. I really like our gym but I do have a dream list of things that would be nice. 1-Weight room is too small for the number of people that use it. 2- The locker room could use an overhaul. Its getting gross. 3-Another lap pool. I went the other evening and swam in the outdoor pool. 8 lanes and they had anywhere from 1-4 people per lane. Its been especially busy since school is out. Still, its the largest (except for the weight room) and cheapest facility that I am aware of and its in pretty good shape.
BTW-They are talking about an overhaul of the facility next year. Larger weight room is on the list, among other things.

Edited by pdbman 2010-07-14 11:11 AM

2010-07-14 11:14 AM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

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I'm feeling really guilty today. I didn't get my run in yesterday. I had some stops to make on my way home last night and by the time I got home, I spent some time with my son and then it was too late. I figured time with my son is more important since he is going off to school in 36 days.

crimefighter2

2010-07-14 12:11 PM

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pdbman - 2010-07-14 11:09 AM

wgraves7582 - 2010-07-14 8:56 AM

billsorg - 2010-07-14 10:43 AM

Good morning, Bill! I'm with you on that. My Y is pretty much a dump. But it's right across the street from work, so the convenience outweighs the oldness, dirtiness, smelliness and grossness.

We have a newer one but I get envious of certain aspects. I certainly like our wellness center but I want a 2nd lap pool for our facility!!! Is that selfish?

The Y in my town is planning a 6 million dollar expansion. With all of that, would you believe we STILL won't have racquetball courts? zero. none at all. What do we get? The $6-million project will include expanded and improved parking, a new gymnasium, day care area, larger fitness center, new locker rooms and a "tween" center, as well as expanded office space, meeting rooms and multipurpose room. Yeah, no mention of updating or improving the pool.....

billsorg

2010-07-14 12:13 PM

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West Grove, PA

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pdbman - 2010-07-14 12:14 PM I'm feeling really guilty today. I didn't get my run in yesterday. I had some stops to make on my way home last night and by the time I got home, I spent some time with my son and then it was too late. I figured time with my son is more important since he is going off to school in 36 days.

Don't feel guilty, Paul... family time trumps exercise time! My wife is getting a little peeved at my exercise regimen. I'm a morning person and get up anywhere from 5-5:30 and bike or run. Add in a lunchtime workout and by 9:30pm, I'm completely ready to crash. Since our kids are on summer vacation, they don't go to bed until 9 or 9:30... that allows for very little alone time. It hasn't become a big deal... yet. But she's made a few comments.

crimefighter2

2010-07-14 12:19 PM

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Did a 5 mile run last night - temp was mid 80's and the humidity was mid 60's. That sure tuckers a feller out. (at least it did this one) I am to do XT or rest today. Since I didn't get up this morning and do it, and I'm giving blood after work tonight - it will be a rest day. tomorrow is scheduled to be 1 mile repeats. Egads. I've never done mile repeats. Somebody say a prayer for me!

D001

2010-07-14 4:08 PM

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Champion

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Taser-World

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wgraves7582 - 2010-07-14 10:56 AM

billsorg - 2010-07-14 10:43 AM

Good morning, Bill! I'm with you on that. My Y is pretty much a dump. But it's right across the street from work, so the convenience outweighs the oldness, dirtiness, smelliness and grossness.

We have a newer one but I get envious of certain aspects. I certainly like our wellness center but I want a 2nd lap pool for our facility!!! Is that selfish?

I want a pool in my backyard. I don't think that's selfish.

(I also don't think I'll ever actually *have* a pool in my backyard. But I have lofty goals and aspirations.

)

2010-07-14 6:25 PM

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Elite

3460

Slackerville, USA

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Went for a run during lunch today. The weather is starting to warm up again.

D001

2010-07-14 9:53 PM

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Champion

23360

Taser-World

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Happy Bastille Day!

July is 45% completed. Where do you stand?

Overachievers
wgraves7582 - 47.20%
ashort33 - 45.40%
crimefighter2 - 45.10%

On Target
D001 - 43.80%
daisy2908 - 42.50%

Slackers
johnnyfulltime - 37.80%
jayhawkrichie - 37.20%
billsorg - 36.40%
LiamD - 35.40%
yogachic - 34.30%
Artemis - 32.30%
RoniS - 28.90%
abrady42 - 21.10%
toocold - 20.10%
pdbman - 18.80%
owl_girl - 17.00%
emmanem - 11.90%
chezz - 7.90%
chaderbox - 0.00%

2010-07-14 11:32 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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pdbman - 2010-07-14 11:14 AM I'm feeling really guilty today. I didn't get my run in yesterday. I had some stops to make on my way home last night and by the time I got home, I spent some time with my son and then it was too late. I figured time with my son is more important since he is going off to school in 36 days.

Right decision... I train odd hours to try to spend a little time with family...

2010-07-14 11:34 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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pdbman - 2010-07-14 6:25 PM Went for a run during lunch today. The weather is starting to warm up again.

It cooled down here last week to the low to mid 90's only problem was the humidity went up to like 60-70% Miserable....

2010-07-14 11:39 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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D001 - 2010-07-14 9:53 PM Happy Bastille Day!

Cool.... who are we beheading?

2010-07-14 11:39 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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crimefighter2 - 2010-07-14 12:19 PM Did a 5 mile run last night - temp was mid 80's and the humidity was mid 60's. That sure tuckers a feller out. (at least it did this one) I am to do XT or rest today. Since I didn't get up this morning and do it, and I'm giving blood after work tonight - it will be a rest day. tomorrow is scheduled to be 1 mile repeats. Egads. I've never done mile repeats. Somebody say a prayer for me!

Yep, that combo is tough!! Good luck on the mile repeats.... go like the wind....