Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 15)

Originally posted by Qua17


Alex - like I said in my post on Loseit - you are my inspiration. The grit and determination you have shown this year to keep going no matter the obstical... We all could take a page from your book.

Keep it up...

Originally posted by Burd



I hear ya...it's Africa hot here. I'm all the way south west near Fort Myers. On the gulf side we don't get the wind like the east coast. We are far enough south that the palms get coconuts. I think the coconut line stops in Sarasota or near there.

Originally posted by Qua17

Hi All:

I got in the pool this morning for a short swim. My shouldier is hurting me again but I still wanted to get the workout in - so I shortened it by 25% My sholdier aches as I type this and I'm hoping that a weekend without swimming will heal it right up! Gonna get in a long run this afternoon. I'm gonna pretend I'm Alex - with the temps getting close to 90 and a ton of humidity - it shouldn't be too hard.

Question - Has anyone figured out how to add a table to a forum post so we can add our weekly goals? If so, please let me know. If not - what ideas does the group have to post the goals? (for those of you who are just joining us - every week I post a table and everyone fills in their goals and the reward they will give themselves for achieving that goal. It's a great tool to let us support each other."

Finally - today is the day when I'm hoping to come to some sort of agreement with my boss. Please pray that we are able to come to some kind of compromise. Thanks!

Originally posted by bobddsmd



I certainly agree that Alex has been an ispiratation. You have been determined, smart, listened to others and to your body! Great work!

Originally posted by bobddsmd



I certainly agree that Alex has been an ispiratation. You have been determined, smart, listened to others and to your body! Great work!

Originally posted by Burd



I hear ya...it's Africa hot here. I'm all the way south west near Fort Myers. On the gulf side we don't get the wind like the east coast. We are far enough south that the palms get coconuts. I think the coconut line stops in Sarasota or near there.

Originally posted by Burd

Did my first ever brick today. That was hard but super fun. Makes me really excited to do my first race.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, I've been at this a week now. Kind of a spontaneous decision to train for a tri, but I had to have a goal. Very hard to keep up the running and biking without something to shoot for. How hard? I haven't run more than 20 run miles in a month all year and hadn't ridden my bike at all! I feel like a slug!

However, I'm feeling really optimistic at this point. I'm sure I'll get a reality check sooner or later, but I'm hopeful I won't lay a complete egg if I actually enter the sprint tri I'm considering in August. Rode the bike three times this week. 17, 24 and 24 miles. On the third ride it felt like I was going to have a terrible ride. My legs burned the entire time and there was a lot more wind than the other two rides as well as 1/2 gal. of water in my camelback. (Ya'll talk about Florida humidity, we do it pretty well here in Mississippi!) Well, to my suprise I rode an even faster time! And then today I went out for a short, easy run because my legs are shot!!! But again, I ran my fastest pace since April. Expected to pace between 8:30 and 8:45 but ended up sub 8:00 for 2.25! Like I said, I'm sure reality will hit me soon but I'm super excited to see improvement so soon.

Thanks again for everyone's encouragement!!!

Bill

Tonights Selection: Sam Adams Alpine Spring. What are ya'll having?

Originally posted by SportzVision

I love my new smart phone, problem is I do not download to this site because I can track it all on my phone. Does anyone know if we can sync to the site with an app?

10.5 mile hike with my kid this weekend. A lot of fun until we decided to jog and I fell...my daughter said I looked extremely graceful as i flew through the air...I did land on my tummy and chest without injury so it must have been.

Sciatic pain down my leg has been hurting for over a month. Seems like I hurt it at one point and now the pain won't stop. Sitting for extended periods kills and really makes the drive to work and home especially really bad. Stretching seems to help easy the pain any other suggestions? Do you see a doc over this or is it a part of life? I wonder if I go see the doc if she will prescribe physical therapy, that wouldn't be so bad.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, I've been at this a week now. Kind of a spontaneous decision to train for a tri, but I had to have a goal. Very hard to keep up the running and biking without something to shoot for. How hard? I haven't run more than 20 run miles in a month all year and hadn't ridden my bike at all! I feel like a slug!

However, I'm feeling really optimistic at this point. I'm sure I'll get a reality check sooner or later, but I'm hopeful I won't lay a complete egg if I actually enter the sprint tri I'm considering in August. Rode the bike three times this week. 17, 24 and 24 miles. On the third ride it felt like I was going to have a terrible ride. My legs burned the entire time and there was a lot more wind than the other two rides as well as 1/2 gal. of water in my camelback. (Ya'll talk about Florida humidity, we do it pretty well here in Mississippi!) Well, to my suprise I rode an even faster time! And then today I went out for a short, easy run because my legs are shot!!! But again, I ran my fastest pace since April. Expected to pace between 8:30 and 8:45 but ended up sub 8:00 for 2.25! Like I said, I'm sure reality will hit me soon but I'm super excited to see improvement so soon.

Thanks again for everyone's encouragement!!!

Bill

Tonights Selection: Sam Adams Alpine Spring. What are ya'll having?

Originally posted by kevinbe

Since I have nothing tri related to report...


While watching the Blackhawks move on to the Western Conference Finals against the Kings on Wednesday, I had a Total Domination IPA from Ninkasi, a IPA from NO-LI, (local Spokane Brewer), and an APA from Alaskan
My opinion:
I despise Alaskan, and after having the prior two beers, which were tremendously bitter and hoppy , I had the Alaskan (on my bro in laws recommendation) which was over carbonated and not that good.
The Ninkasi is very good. They make a IPA called tricerahops which is dynamite. The total domination is there other IPA, and it's a fine drinker.
No-Li is a great local brewery (formerly Northern Lights). Their Crystal Bitter is outstanding. The IPA was decent.

Ninkasi was the clear favorite. It's on my short list of favorite IPA's.

Originally posted by kevinbe


Bill-

Are you following a training plan, or going on your own. 24 mile training ride is solid for a sprint distance. 8:00 pace is great. You will do outstanding if the event is in August. You're "already there" to finish. Keep up the training, and you may podium finish!

I'm having a Vodka beverage tonight.

Originally posted by Qua17


Looks like you are getting stronger and faster. The only thing you have to do now is SIGN UP FOR THE RACE! You will be glad you did.

What did you think of the Alpine Spring?

Dave

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Since I'm new around here, I've missed a few things. Whats the challenge everyones referring to?

Bill

Originally posted by NeverTri'd


Dave:

If things go well through June I'm going to commit to the race. Being my first, I'm real nervous! I just want to make sure I know what to expect and how to prepare for everything (setting up, transitions, equipment, pacing etc.). I also want to make sure I put forth a good effort. Don't want to look like and perform like a newbie! Sure its prideful, but I don't want to "just finish". I want to do well.

Alpine Sping was excellent! Light and not bitter. Good stuff.

Bill