Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 151)

swishyskirt - 2010-06-17 6:05 PM

Dream Chaser - 2010-06-17 5:44 PM

swishyskirt - 2010-06-17 5:32 PM The training weekend up at LP was super fun and exactly what I needed to both give me the confidence to know I can do this race, and a decent kick in the rear to keep working hard.

We had some pretty solid rain on the morning of our 100+ ride, which was good because I got to experience the descent into Keene in crappy weather--so, I'll feel ready if that happens on race day. However, I did discover that my $15 sunglasses work like $15 sunglasses. Meaning, poorly. They kept fogging up, and I'll tell you, when you're careening down those hills, the last thing you want to do is remove a hand from your bars to try to (unsuccessfully) de-fog them with a finger. So I either had to do that, or try to wedge them down to the tip of my nose so I could peer over them, but then of course, deal with rain hitting my eyeballs at 26 mph. Um, ow.

Anyone have any solutions for this? Do you use swim defogger on your glasses?

Beg, borrow or steal yourself a legit pair of shades.  I spent a small fortune on my Oakleys but they never fog, when I'd several hours into a BRICK or Race the polarized lens keeps everything sharp and clear -- like objects in the road and traffic.   Go to a specialty store, spend lots of time with a sales rep, find a pair that are comfortable and will work for the bike especially, and spend the money.  Your body parts and physical well-being are worth it.  At least mine are!!!  

...What if you're really too poor for a decent pair of shades? I have drooled over a pair of Oakleys now for a good five months, but my budget is just not gonna let me spend that kinda dough.

So....defogger anyone?

Didn't you see the "beg" or "steal" part   Seriously, you gotta have something worth a few bucks that you hate or don't use that you can throw on Ebay.  Be creative.  Look around, there's gotta be someway.  Seriously, I won't put a dollar amount on my vision, especially when I'm three hours into a bike ride, fatigued, and bombing a downhill... the're more than sunglasses, they are eye protection; and ultimately body protection.  They're an investment into your well being.  Defogger needs to be reapplied every three or four times.   100% clarity and vision is priceless.

I'm done now.   

BTer of the month?  Really?  And you expect me to let you peek at my logs?

This has to be the most sarcastic and condescending post I've ever seen, and I can't believe it's directed at me in reply to an honest concern I am having with my IM training.

I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt this time and not request the mods to revoke your recent appointment, but please treat people this way.  We don't deserve it.  Training is hard enough!

re: the above post, the poster has unfair knowledge as to how much I (don't) train.  The truth sometimes hurts.

Back in December, when you posted this:

I was really pissed off at first.  Really mad because I felt very embaressed.  But I went for a Run and thought about everything before posting or doing anything.  During that Run I realized I had initially over-reacted, and that we were friends who just screwing with each other.  And I knew you really didn't mean what you said.  So I got over it.  Another reason this sport is so awesome... it has taught me to not take myself so seriously. 

And Love is unconditional.  I still Love you Charles.   See you Sunday morning at 5 AM!!      move on other Bt'ers.  Nothing to see here! 

This is the first time I've had an outside the house job and trained at the same time.  School is now out and I've just turned in my keys for summer break.  Napping season has officially begun. 

Hell no I wasn't serious!  It was supposed to come off as ridiculous, but it seems my sense of humor is a little fatigued, too.  Maybe I needed to warm up before starting the jokes.

DC and I go back a few years in this Tri journey.  He busts my balls for always being undertrained for my races, and I just bust his balls.  Kind of a Felix and Oscar thing.

BTW, I forgot about the boy band comment.  I'm very proud of that one!  Way to dig it up.

swishyskirt - 2010-06-17 5:05 PM

Dream Chaser - 2010-06-17 5:44 PM

swishyskirt - 2010-06-17 5:32 PM The training weekend up at LP was super fun and exactly what I needed to both give me the confidence to know I can do this race, and a decent kick in the rear to keep working hard.

We had some pretty solid rain on the morning of our 100+ ride, which was good because I got to experience the descent into Keene in crappy weather--so, I'll feel ready if that happens on race day. However, I did discover that my $15 sunglasses work like $15 sunglasses. Meaning, poorly. They kept fogging up, and I'll tell you, when you're careening down those hills, the last thing you want to do is remove a hand from your bars to try to (unsuccessfully) de-fog them with a finger. So I either had to do that, or try to wedge them down to the tip of my nose so I could peer over them, but then of course, deal with rain hitting my eyeballs at 26 mph. Um, ow.

Anyone have any solutions for this? Do you use swim defogger on your glasses?

Beg, borrow or steal yourself a legit pair of shades.  I spent a small fortune on my Oakleys but they never fog, when I'd several hours into a BRICK or Race the polarized lens keeps everything sharp and clear -- like objects in the road and traffic.   Go to a specialty store, spend lots of time with a sales rep, find a pair that are comfortable and will work for the bike especially, and spend the money.  Your body parts and physical well-being are worth it.  At least mine are!!!  

...What if you're really too poor for a decent pair of shades? I have drooled over a pair of Oakleys now for a good five months, but my budget is just not gonna let me spend that kinda dough.

So....defogger anyone?

RainX works well on sunglasses.  I've used it on mine.

PennState - 2010-06-17 9:32 PM I thought it was all pretty funny actually

I'm glad you're entertained.  We aim to please.  

cusetri - 2010-06-18 8:48 AM

Dream Chaser - 2010-06-17 10:11 PM

PennState - 2010-06-17 9:32 PM I thought it was all pretty funny actually

I'm glad you're entertained.  We aim to please.  

you do realize when I see you in LP, I expect nothing less than, "GO CUSE, GO CUSE, GO CUSE, GO GO GO GO !"

than, you close out with a back spin...

Born in '74 and grew up in the 1980's.  80's child at heart.  I may just bust out some Beat Street moves in LP!  I may just do the worm right across the finish line.   No Shame in my Game.

EDTIED for political correctness 

bryancd - 2010-06-18 11:19 AM

tasr - 2010-06-18 9:17 AM So are you gay's....

..not that there's anything wrong with that...

I swear I didn't mean that!  Its was the heat at EM it baked my noodle.