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tri-chic - 2010-06-09 5:06 PM

#@!$%###@@!!!!!!!!..................Read any language you want into it and you'll be f'in close.

Sooo, upset.  After weeks, months etc.. of no running and lots of $$$ for PT I got to do a 2/3 yesterday with instructions that if it didn't hurt I could start out 3x a week with a 1/4 and build from there.  Guess what is aggitated today. Yep, same old stupid knee.

I feel sick.  Looks like I'll just be a cheerleader in LV.

Now I need to find the money for prolo since I spent it on school. ugh!

Sorry for the whine fest.  I'm just fustrated.

ashort33 - 2010-06-09 7:07 PM

No need to apologize...  We have all been down this road...  Keep your chin up - the problem is not unsolvable...  As for LV - we will get you a super soaker so that you can spray John down as he runs by...  Maybe he'll wear a white shirt for everyone 

Redknight - 2010-06-10 8:03 AM

Shouldn't we get something larger than a super soaker for John. Then again maybe he could slow down.

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-10 8:09 AM

spray andy down!!! he's got bigger boobs than anyone in this group racing out there!!!!

trying1 - 2010-06-10 6:58 AM Greetings from Asia.  I'm on a road show this past week in Hong Kong and Singapore and looking forward to coming home and Racing!  I have a race on Sat (in the US).  My first tri of the yr (a sprint) and it's fast.  Very flat..  I'm planning to use it for our virtual tri, that is, if I don't fall asleep during the race (don't worry team, I already have a very good time on the swim and decent times on the bike and run).   I hope that my flight doesn't get delayed..  I literally get in from a 23hr flight 10 hrs before the start of the race.  Hopefully the adrenaline of the race will make my tired body feel awake, I forgot what it's like traveling to several places in short periods of time and not letting your body adjust to the time change..  

 

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-10 8:09 AM

spray andy down!!! he's got bigger boobs than anyone in this group racing out there!!!!

trying1 - 2010-06-10 6:58 AM Greetings from Asia.  I'm on a road show this past week in Hong Kong and Singapore and looking forward to coming home and Racing!  I have a race on Sat (in the US).  My first tri of the yr (a sprint) and it's fast.  Very flat..  I'm planning to use it for our virtual tri, that is, if I don't fall asleep during the race (don't worry team, I already have a very good time on the swim and decent times on the bike and run).   I hope that my flight doesn't get delayed..  I literally get in from a 23hr flight 10 hrs before the start of the race.  Hopefully the adrenaline of the race will make my tired body feel awake, I forgot what it's like traveling to several places in short periods of time and not letting your body adjust to the time change..  

 

DougRob - 2010-06-09 10:50 PM Changed my profile picture to one my wife took last weekend:

SSMinnow - 2010-06-10 10:33 AM Hey Doug--are those wheels 650s?  I swear that bike looks like it would fit me!

tahrens - 2010-06-09 9:41 AM 
Linda and Doug, are you swimming on Sunday?  It is part of the fs series of Trysports Triangle Swim Series and it goes out of Jordan at the Duke Half race location.  Plenty of spots still left and a good safe way to get some open water time in.

SSMinnow - 2010-06-09 5:53 PM Hi All.....

Given that Kyla and Linda both have IM's in a couple of weeks, I was hoping the IM'ers in the group could talk about the special needs bag, especially for the bike.  How does it get handed to you? is it typically at the half way point? what should go in it?  It's all the thing outside of actually doing the swim, the bike and run that have me wondering what the heck?

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-10 10:25 AM suz i don't think anyone here has done longhorn.

kt65 - 2010-06-10 8:51 AM

Oh, didn't realize BQ was the big goal.  In that case, there is a beautiful race that I've always wanted to do called Avenue of the Giants that is pretty flat but run mostly along/under the redwoods.  I think they only have about 500 entries and a few people I know who have done it just rave about it.  They have both BQ'ed at that race.  It is held in May, I believe.  And Suzy's right, Big Sur is probably not a BQ course but wow, I'm glad to have experienced it.  That part of our coast is one of the jewels of northern california.

Stan!  Nice to see ya!  Good luck on your race...sometimes I have the most awesome runs the morning after a long flight, so hopefully, you do, too!   
 

velcromom - 2010-06-10 12:02 PM Since I'm not a post-padder (ummmm) I'll make this one post!

I've only done the one IM, but at WI, SN bike bags are at about mile 52.  A volunteer was down the road a bit to take numbers and ask if you wanted it.  By the time we hit the area, a volunteer was holding the bag for me.  I stopped, but didn't dismount.  He asked me what  I wanted out of the bag, helped me swap out my bottles, gave me my lifesavers and PB&J and wished me luck!  Probably cost me 90 seconds.

Second, I need technical help - I can't get into the google docs.   For some reason, whenever I go to google, it logs me in as my e-mail address, and I can't find a place to enter a username to get to the VT spreadsheet.  No clue as to what I'm doing differently.  Problem is, I can't smack talk if I don't have current data.   It's a real issue!!!

Finally replaced my bike shoes.  Having serious feet problem exacerbated by too-small shoes.  I really like how my shoes work, except for that full-size-too-small problem.   Having a real hard time rationalizing $260 to replace them, but afraid to try anything new this close to CdA.  Sister-in-law to the rescue!  Her marketing department had a pair of this year's model that they've used for demo.  1/2 size bigger than I thought I needed, but I got them for $20!!  The size is inked on the back, but heck, I race with my age inked there, too!  One problem down.  These fit GREAT.

Moving my cleats over is tough - screws are worn way down, and my clips seem much looser.  Lots more play in my speedplays!  What's the life expectancy on pedals/clips?

Finally, on close bike watch.  There's a crack in my cross bar.  Not too big, and it's horizontal, so apparently not as big of  risk.  I don't have time to replace before CdA, that's for sure.   BUT, I get to start thinking about a new bike!!!!  Especially since the crack is right where hubby dented it 2 years ago - with a uhaul - before I started riding it!!

Specialized Transition looking sweet.....any comments?  I'd like to stay Specialized for the huge price breaks, and would love to hear from people riding any of their bikes!

Thinking good thoughts for all of the racers this weekend....and really starting to look forward to meeting BTers and MGers in CdA!!!

velcromom - 2010-06-10 12:02 PM Since I'm not a post-padder (ummmm) I'll make this one post!

I've only done the one IM, but at WI, SN bike bags are at about mile 52.  A volunteer was down the road a bit to take numbers and ask if you wanted it.  By the time we hit the area, a volunteer was holding the bag for me.  I stopped, but didn't dismount.  He asked me what  I wanted out of the bag, helped me swap out my bottles, gave me my lifesavers and PB&J and wished me luck!  Probably cost me 90 seconds.

Second, I need technical help - I can't get into the google docs.   For some reason, whenever I go to google, it logs me in as my e-mail address, and I can't find a place to enter a username to get to the VT spreadsheet.  No clue as to what I'm doing differently.  Problem is, I can't smack talk if I don't have current data.   It's a real issue!!!

Finally replaced my bike shoes.  Having serious feet problem exacerbated by too-small shoes.  I really like how my shoes work, except for that full-size-too-small problem.   Having a real hard time rationalizing $260 to replace them, but afraid to try anything new this close to CdA.  Sister-in-law to the rescue!  Her marketing department had a pair of this year's model that they've used for demo.  1/2 size bigger than I thought I needed, but I got them for $20!!  The size is inked on the back, but heck, I race with my age inked there, too!  One problem down.  These fit GREAT.

Moving my cleats over is tough - screws are worn way down, and my clips seem much looser.  Lots more play in my speedplays!  What's the life expectancy on pedals/clips?

Finally, on close bike watch.  There's a crack in my cross bar.  Not too big, and it's horizontal, so apparently not as big of  risk.  I don't have time to replace before CdA, that's for sure.   BUT, I get to start thinking about a new bike!!!!  Especially since the crack is right where hubby dented it 2 years ago - with a uhaul - before I started riding it!!

Specialized Transition looking sweet.....any comments?  I'd like to stay Specialized for the huge price breaks, and would love to hear from people riding any of their bikes!

Thinking good thoughts for all of the racers this weekend....and really starting to look forward to meeting BTers and MGers in CdA!!!

velcromom - 2010-06-10 1:02 PM Since I'm not a post-padder (ummmm) I'll make this one post!

I've only done the one IM, but at WI, SN bike bags are at about mile 52.  A volunteer was down the road a bit to take numbers and ask if you wanted it.  By the time we hit the area, a volunteer was holding the bag for me.  I stopped, but didn't dismount.  He asked me what  I wanted out of the bag, helped me swap out my bottles, gave me my lifesavers and PB&J and wished me luck!  Probably cost me 90 seconds.

Second, I need technical help - I can't get into the google docs.   For some reason, whenever I go to google, it logs me in as my e-mail address, and I can't find a place to enter a username to get to the VT spreadsheet.  No clue as to what I'm doing differently.  Problem is, I can't smack talk if I don't have current data.   It's a real issue!!!

Finally replaced my bike shoes.  Having serious feet problem exacerbated by too-small shoes.  I really like how my shoes work, except for that full-size-too-small problem.   Having a real hard time rationalizing $260 to replace them, but afraid to try anything new this close to CdA.  Sister-in-law to the rescue!  Her marketing department had a pair of this year's model that they've used for demo.  1/2 size bigger than I thought I needed, but I got them for $20!!  The size is inked on the back, but heck, I race with my age inked there, too!  One problem down.  These fit GREAT.

Moving my cleats over is tough - screws are worn way down, and my clips seem much looser.  Lots more play in my speedplays!  What's the life expectancy on pedals/clips?

Finally, on close bike watch.  There's a crack in my cross bar.  Not too big, and it's horizontal, so apparently not as big of  risk.  I don't have time to replace before CdA, that's for sure.   BUT, I get to start thinking about a new bike!!!!  Especially since the crack is right where hubby dented it 2 years ago - with a uhaul - before I started riding it!!

Specialized Transition looking sweet.....any comments?  I'd like to stay Specialized for the huge price breaks, and would love to hear from people riding any of their bikes!

Thinking good thoughts for all of the racers this weekend....and really starting to look forward to meeting BTers and MGers in CdA!!!

velcromom - 2010-06-10 1:02 PM Since I'm not a post-padder (ummmm) I'll make this one post!

Moving my cleats over is tough - screws are worn way down, and my clips seem much looser.  Lots more play in my speedplays!  What's the life expectancy on pedals/clips?

I had a similar issue with my old Time shoes/pedals/cleats. The only thing to do would be to get ascrew removal tool. They are a PITA to use. I would instead follow Tony's suggestion and get new cleat. If the screws are that worn the cleats probably should be replaced now anyway.

Finally, on close bike watch.  There's a crack in my cross bar.  Not too big, and it's horizontal, so apparently not as big of  risk.  I don't have time to replace before CdA, that's for sure.   BUT, I get to start thinking about a new bike!!!!  Especially since the crack is right where hubby dented it 2 years ago - with a uhaul - before I started riding it!!

I would have my LBS look at it. It could compromise the integrity of the frame and be very dangerous!

Specialized Transition looking sweet.....any comments?  I'd like to stay Specialized for the huge price breaks, and would love to hear from people riding any of their bikes!

Obviously I ride a Specialized Transition S-works. I love the bike! It comes in three sizes but with those sizes it can accomodate the majority of riders. It is very stiff, light and responsive. I would not hesitate to recommend them and since you have an in I doubt you will find a comparable bike at anywhere near what you will end up paying!

Doug

Thinking good thoughts for all of the racers this weekend....and really starting to look forward to meeting BTers and MGers in CdA!!!

dalessit - 2010-06-10 10:40 AM

Get new cleats.

Is your bike carbon and has a crack in it?  I personally wouldn't ride it, super dangerous if it fails when you are at speed.

As far as the specialized goes you should go for fit first but if you are getting a huge discount you can make almost any bike fit you if you really want to : )

kt65 - 2010-06-10 2:28 PM

Unless you are one of the twins.  boo hoo.  I love the look of Doug's bike but their smallest size was WAY to big for me.  After looking at Doug's position, I realize I am halfway to aero right now   Which is okay, but hopefully I can gain some additional flexibility over the next 6 months or so and get re-fit to take advantage of aero.

Oh, and Linda...get new cleats!