swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! (Page 173)

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-16 2:40 PM

in my meetings it's usually 9 of 10 are doing something else.

gdale - 2010-06-16 2:09 PM

I am sure you are the one person engaged in the meeting, right?

SSMinnow - 2010-06-16 9:22 AM Hi Kids....Today I nearly met my maker.  I was in the middle of a two car accident while finishing up my threshold ride.  Cliff's note, I was heading down the road and a guy was turning left in front of me, no problem, plenty of room.  Next car behind is also turning left, I slow down not sure if she will wait for me, she does so I keep going.  Next thing I know the car behind her is swerving around her on the left going about 60mph with blue smoke blaring from her exhaust.  She missed me by about 6 inches, but in the process hits the car turning left.  She claims her brakes failed, yet she stopped not 30 feet from where we all ended up. I was doing my best to stay upright while going into the ditch and jammed my ankle and of course that still hurts now. Waited over 30 mins for the cops to get there to give my account of the story before soft pedaling back to the car.  It's the closest I have ever come to dying on the bike and am still a little shaken by the whole thing. 

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-16 3:21 PM

if i've been drinking before the meeting then i'll tell the hotties i'm engaged or i might take my ring off and say i'm single.  otherwise i tell them i'm married but she's out of town if they want cook a steak or something. 

SSMinnow - 2010-06-16 1:23 PM

There are 10 people on this call and I bet 5 are doing something else.

Oh and you're lucky you GET TO put up with me

Back to business!

kt65 - 2010-06-16 2:43 PM

OMG!!!  That is crazy, I am so glad you are okay.  I hope your ankle is just a little bit bruised.  Gosh, it is always a wake up call that we are SO VULNERABLE out there!  No matter how careful you are, crazy things can happen.

kkcbelle - 2010-06-16 10:16 AM I'm not posting leg pics -- not my strongest body part. Right now, with my training, I'm thrilled with my lats, arms, tummy... Yeah yeah yeah, pics or it's not happening. Sorry, fellas.

I am bursting my buttons this morning, just dripping with pride for my kiddos!!! Mommy brag time!! They did their first swim meet last night. My daughter is a spaz -- strong as an ox but needs some serious technique work, LOL! She'll get there -- I'm going to do some special stroke work with her this weekend if the schedule allows. But the brag is for my son!! If anyone knew this kiddo 1-2 years ago, you would not think he's the same kid. He is still one of the tiniest 10-year-olds you'll meet (58 pounds!) but he is just coming into his own. Last week at a mock meet he did a 50 free in 1:01. Last night he cruised to a :48 for the 50 free!! He looked awesome! And he definitely had the eye of the tiger in his events, especially the 200 free relay. This is a kid who has struggled a bit athletically (he came out the end of the baseball season hitless -- but he never gave up, drew walks [and did swing plenty], worked hard, and loved every minute of the game. He nearly broke my heart at his first couple of swim practices, because he had never swum that far and you could tell it was so HARD for him. Last week he did a 900-yard workout! OMG!!! It's just so amazing to see your kids find success within themselves. I can't wait to wake him up and tell him his time (the runner whisked it away last night before we saw it)!

OK, back to your regularly scheduled triathlon programming...

GOOD LUCK RACERS!! Nothing for me this weekend, other than a good race rehearsal on Saturday morning. And lots of list-making. 

dalessit - 2010-06-16 4:37 PM Linda, I just noticed you are doing both Hagerstown and Ft. Ritchie, Sam and I are going to be there as well, our 3rd time at Hagerstown, fun race.

gdale - 2010-06-16 2:09 PM

I am sure you are the one person engaged in the meeting, right?

Terps421 - 2010-06-16 4:43 PM

Yes, Tony I will be doing Hagerstown..hopefully!  Have only the mid and small cog still so there is no way I will be able to do Ft. Ritchie with the climb up 431. I was going to go to the ows there this weekend and do some of the ride and run afterward but since the bike does not work I can't.


Ft. Ritchie is going to  be a beautiful venue...wish I could do it!  The OWS practice is only 5 bucks with kayak support and drinks and bathrooms.

dalessit - 2010-06-16 5:02 PM

LOL thats over a month away.  If you really needed to I could fix your bike by then.

Terps421 - 2010-06-16 5:10 PM

Tony, I may take you up on that! LBS Scott has had it 5 times in the last 2 weeks. 

Terps421 - 2010-06-16 4:10 PM

Tony, I may take you up on that! LBS Scott has had it 5 times in the last 2 weeks. 

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-16 5:22 PM

don't give me this that he was snooping in our inspires.  you owe me a beer for arranging all this.

Terps421 - 2010-06-16 4:25 PM LITE BEER right?

SSMinnow - 2010-06-16 1:25 PM

WHY?

And I sort of think Sam signed us up for the win, so where are her legs?

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-16 2:31 PM

right!  or anything cold.  ;-)

only good things about you tony.  actually,  there's no sarcasm there!

swbkrun - 2010-06-16 5:47 PM Latest Gear Junkie Review...

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sdalessio - 2010-06-16 5:21 PM I have a nutrition/diet question.  Has anyone read up on research of the relationship b/t insulin and HGH (naturally occuring)?   I stumbled across a few articles written by a triathlete about the relationship and timing of food. 

Basically decreasing the amount of carbs you eat throughout the day until by dinner not having any.  And consuming most of your carbs around workouts.  It interested me b/c I've been told similiar things although not explained so scientifically.  I would love any other info that anyone has to share.