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 2010-06-30 11:16 AM in reply to: #2952922 |
Pro  4100   Wherever the trail takes me, WA. |  Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!!CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 AM *raises hand* QUESTION! I'm thinking about next year's race plans. I'm still going to stay local, as there's 7 races (including the infamous Silverman) in Las Vegas area (technically, they're in Boulder City and Lake Las Vegas, but still close enough. :-) ). I will do most of them in Sprint/Oly distances. However, I've been thinking a bit about a 70.3 race. Is it too early for me to think about it? How much training experience should a triathlete get before considering doing a half distance? How about full/Ironman? Realistically. :-) I know there's some people that did Ironman race in their first year. This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... 1st) You don't NEED any training before considering to do a 1/2 Ironman, but once you do commit you will need some discipline. Are you just wanting to finish the race, or race it sub 6? What you get out of it comes from what you put into it. You could get by training very minimal and do "ok" at a 1/2. However it could also be a major sufferfest! It all depends. I personally really enjoy the 1/2 Ironman distance. I feel like you still get to have a life while training. I would agree with Tony on the 10-15 hours (but keep in mind it is not 15 hours every week. You may hit that 3 times in a matter of 6 months). 2nd) The Ironman distance race... This is just a FULL commitment. I told John last week, once committed to this there is not a day that doesn't go by that the thought of this race doesn't cross your mind (ask Suzy, Trevor, John, Tracy- they have made their minds up on committing to one). It can be very taxing. BUT THE PAYOFF IS AMAZING! All the same rules apply from above.... You take out of it what you put into it. I would say an average of 14-17 hours a week of training here. Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) Edited by swbkrun 2010-06-30 11:31 AM |
| 2010-06-30 11:48 AM in reply to: #2953138 |
Champion 9060  Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! swbkrun - 2010-06-30 12:16 PM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 AM *raises hand* QUESTION! I'm thinking about next year's race plans. I'm still going to stay local, as there's 7 races (including the infamous Silverman) in Las Vegas area (technically, they're in Boulder City and Lake Las Vegas, but still close enough. :-) ). I will do most of them in Sprint/Oly distances. However, I've been thinking a bit about a 70.3 race. Is it too early for me to think about it? How much training experience should a triathlete get before considering doing a half distance? How about full/Ironman? Realistically. :-) I know there's some people that did Ironman race in their first year. This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... 1st) You don't NEED any training before considering to do a 1/2 Ironman, but once you do commit you will need some discipline. Are you just wanting to finish the race, or race it sub 6? What you get out of it comes from what you put into it. You could get by training very minimal and do "ok" at a 1/2. However it could also be a major sufferfest! It all depends. I personally really enjoy the 1/2 Ironman distance. I feel like you still get to have a life while training. I would agree with Tony on the 10-15 hours (but keep in mind it is not 15 hours every week. You may hit that 3 times in a matter of 6 months). 2nd) The Ironman distance race... This is just a FULL commitment. I told John last week, once committed to this there is not a day that doesn't go by that the thought of this race doesn't cross your mind (ask Suzy, Trevor, John, Tracy- they have made their minds up on committing to one). It can be very taxing. BUT THE PAYOFF IS AMAZING! All the same rules apply from above.... You take out of it what you put into it. I would say an average of 14-17 hours a week of training here. Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) Very good points. Yeah the 15 was max and that is maybe one or two weeks at that. I personally have no desire to do an IM. I personally just couldn't put in the hours to make myself happy with the finish and still be married/employed/parent. |
| 2010-06-30 12:03 PM in reply to: #2953138 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! swbkrun - 2010-06-30 10:16 AM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 AM *raises hand* QUESTION! I'm thinking about next year's race plans. I'm still going to stay local, as there's 7 races (including the infamous Silverman) in Las Vegas area (technically, they're in Boulder City and Lake Las Vegas, but still close enough. :-) ). I will do most of them in Sprint/Oly distances. However, I've been thinking a bit about a 70.3 race. Is it too early for me to think about it? How much training experience should a triathlete get before considering doing a half distance? How about full/Ironman? Realistically. :-) I know there's some people that did Ironman race in their first year. This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... 1st) You don't NEED any training before considering to do a 1/2 Ironman, but once you do commit you will need some discipline. Are you just wanting to finish the race, or race it sub 6? What you get out of it comes from what you put into it. You could get by training very minimal and do "ok" at a 1/2. However it could also be a major sufferfest! It all depends. I personally really enjoy the 1/2 Ironman distance. I feel like you still get to have a life while training. I would agree with Tony on the 10-15 hours (but keep in mind it is not 15 hours every week. You may hit that 3 times in a matter of 6 months). 2nd) The Ironman distance race... This is just a FULL commitment. I told John last week, once committed to this there is not a day that doesn't go by that the thought of this race doesn't cross your mind (ask Suzy, Trevor, John, Tracy- they have made their minds up on committing to one). It can be very taxing. BUT THE PAYOFF IS AMAZING! All the same rules apply from above.... You take out of it what you put into it. I would say an average of 14-17 hours a week of training here. Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) It's all about gettting the 'Tat' isn't it? Seriously though I do agree with you. But that is just me. I really feel that I need to do the full to prove something. But, it's to prove something to MYSELF. Maybe a bit too my family as well. But really its all about me. It might be the former fatty thing. Actually I know it is. |
| 2010-06-30 12:10 PM in reply to: #2953051 |
Master 1539  Sin City | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 8:46 AM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 10:01 AM *raises hand* QUESTION! I'm thinking about next year's race plans. I'm still going to stay local, as there's 7 races (including the infamous Silverman) in Las Vegas area (technically, they're in Boulder City and Lake Las Vegas, but still close enough. :-) ). I will do most of them in Sprint/Oly distances. However, I've been thinking a bit about a 70.3 race. Is it too early for me to think about it? How much training experience should a triathlete get before considering doing a half distance? How about full/Ironman? Realistically. :-) I know there's some people that did Ironman race in their first year. i'll take a shot a the half. and will hopefully let you know about IM in a little less than 324 days. 20hrs. 42 min. not that i'm counting. i understand silverman is a tough course. so good choice! lets put this in temporal perspective to. you really have 17 months before this race. that's a lot more time than say next spring. and you live out there so i'm thinking you can spend some time on the course. i agree with tony's weekly volume but you can certainly do a little less. and remember you will only be at max volume a few weeks. once you kinda get a feel for what its going by looking over some plans and talking to others that have been there, talk it over with your other half. then sleep on it for a few days then decide. i you do decide to go for it (i hope you do) stick around here next year and you'll have more than enough support. perusing your logs briefly, and you know this i'm sure, but work on that bike a bit more. trust me on that one. edit.. volunteer this year if you can I wasn't even thinking Silverman. ;-) I meant local as in driving distances. I'm not too far from California. I *KNOW* it's a tough course. I've ridden on a few of the hills (the Three Sisters), and I bonked (I was just recovering from a cold, so what the he-ll was I thinking?!). I'm determined to do it again. Silverman is not out of the question though. I will volunteer for Las Vegas Tri and Silverman. :-) It's just something that I've been thinking, and I wanted to know if it's "too early", but apparently not. I can do the training, I have plenty of time in my week (I don't work, so...but school can get in the way). I'm graduating next year, and hopefully after I graduate I can focus more on the training for a few months before a HIM. I'm not planning to do a HIM early in the season. Thanks! PS - my fiance is very supportive. He knows training is hard, and he never allowed any of my "not being home" or being late for dinner, or whatever, bother him. He goes with the flow. :-) Posts were added while I was editing mine. Birdy - I agree with your points. I'm NOT ready to commit full time for an IM, but I feel that I have time for training and can balance home/school/training for HIMs than an IM. There are days when I'm training, and I wish I can just go more because I feel good...but I think that's the whole point, you're SUPPOSED to feel awesome at the end of a workout. :-) Plus, I honestly don't think doing an IM will ever happen. Maybe many years down the road, but I'm not interested in it. Edited by CyborgQueen 2010-06-30 12:17 PM |
| 2010-06-30 12:14 PM in reply to: #2953309 |
Extreme Veteran 362 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! TrevorC - 2010-06-30 12:03 PM swbkrun - 2010-06-30 10:16 AM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 AM *raises hand* QUESTION! I'm thinking about next year's race plans. I'm still going to stay local, as there's 7 races (including the infamous Silverman) in Las Vegas area (technically, they're in Boulder City and Lake Las Vegas, but still close enough. :-) ). I will do most of them in Sprint/Oly distances. However, I've been thinking a bit about a 70.3 race. Is it too early for me to think about it? How much training experience should a triathlete get before considering doing a half distance? How about full/Ironman? Realistically. :-) I know there's some people that did Ironman race in their first year. This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... 1st) You don't NEED any training before considering to do a 1/2 Ironman, but once you do commit you will need some discipline. Are you just wanting to finish the race, or race it sub 6? What you get out of it comes from what you put into it. You could get by training very minimal and do "ok" at a 1/2. However it could also be a major sufferfest! It all depends. I personally really enjoy the 1/2 Ironman distance. I feel like you still get to have a life while training. I would agree with Tony on the 10-15 hours (but keep in mind it is not 15 hours every week. You may hit that 3 times in a matter of 6 months). 2nd) The Ironman distance race... This is just a FULL commitment. I told John last week, once committed to this there is not a day that doesn't go by that the thought of this race doesn't cross your mind (ask Suzy, Trevor, John, Tracy- they have made their minds up on committing to one). It can be very taxing. BUT THE PAYOFF IS AMAZING! All the same rules apply from above.... You take out of it what you put into it. I would say an average of 14-17 hours a week of training here. Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) It's all about gettting the 'Tat' isn't it? Seriously though I do agree with you. But that is just me. I really feel that I need to do the full to prove something. But, it's to prove something to MYSELF. Maybe a bit too my family as well. But really its all about me. It might be the former fatty thing. Actually I know it is. This discussion is timely as all the excitement around IMTX is rubbing off on me. No way I can do it in 2010 for reasons Tony mentioned (work/family/etc.). But within the next 5 years is still a possibility. Trevor's point is very true for me, except not so much former fatty, but more so the "clumsy, non-athletic, last to be picked for a team" thing and the excitement of pushing yourself to exceed goals you never thought were attainable. Whatever fuels the fire to get through the tough spots in training and the race...but it will be for ME. Most folks will see it as selfish, and maybe it is....but, once you start doing this....perspective changes. |
| 2010-06-30 12:16 PM in reply to: #2952721 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! TrevorC - 2010-06-30 8:55 AM
Biking to work and back really adds to the bike totals!! Thanks for translating for us non-metric types!! Good month!! FUN! Lots of July 4 racers!! Go get 'em and then party like rockstars!! | |
| 2010-06-30 12:35 PM in reply to: #2953138 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! swbkrun - 2010-06-30 11:16 AM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). tracy and i were talking about this earlier this morning. steve and tracy probably anyone around last year will tell you that i was a "little" nervous going into my first 70.3. i still have the pm's between steve an i and tracy and i. i just can't delete them. still read them once in a while, pretty funny. anyhow, tracy and i were talking about augusta on the horizon and how we're more relaxed and confident heading into it. at the half distance i have a pretty good idea what to expect and what needs to be done to keep family first. absolutely none of this happens without the families support. and i'm not just talking about jarrett. you're going to be amazed when you have children one day how much they say to you without saying anything. the biggest challenge i want my family to endure is standing around on the race course on race day because it's taking me a little longer than most to get home. and hopefully that decreases to. ha. One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) this is huge. do not feel pressured. it was my third triathlon so ignorance can be a good thing. and so can registering for it late night after the superbowl. ;-) |
| 2010-06-30 12:36 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! who is that guy in your new avatar? |
| 2010-06-30 12:40 PM in reply to: #2952379 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! SSMinnow - 2010-06-30 2:40 AM Ok peeps.....it's the day to give us the scoop on your upcoming weekend....for those racing, what're you doing? for those not racing, how're you spending the 4th of July--lots and lots of training or lazing around? DO TELL! PS...time to post your monthly totals too. Leaving today for Lake Chelan until next Tuesday then home Wednesday for one day then BACK out to the Lake. (Going to see KOOZA Wednesday night)... LAZY -yes, Training- a little, Golfing- a little, Cocktails- A "FEW" |
| 2010-06-30 12:55 PM in reply to: #2953107 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! TrevorC - 2010-06-30 12:06 PM dalessit - 2010-06-30 9:32 AM fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 11:30 AM "attempt" to be funny? i would have "attempted" to be funny if i posted the other one you sent. you know... this one. :-)  What's the funny part other than she looks like she's trying to shake her butt while she runs by crossing one foot over the other? (could also be the angle of the photo also.) Oh its not the angle. Its all about showing off what you got! I wasn't trying to shake anything, but if I get a little swag in the run I'll take it. Actually this photo alarmed me. I thought I was all done with PT and had healed up nicely. Then I saw this photo and thought, "oh snap, what is all that twisting going on?!?!?!" Guess I'll go back to the PT and see if something is out of alignment again. Suzy, any thoughts on what can be causing it? I feel more twisting in the waist when I run now but I took that as a good thing. The injury was caused last year by a twisting in the calf as a result of a screwed up hip joint and therefore my upper body was stick straight when I ran. But now this photo is telling a whole new story. It looks awful!!!! |
| 2010-06-30 1:16 PM in reply to: #2953431 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 11:35 AM swbkrun - 2010-06-30 11:16 AM CyborgQueen - 2010-06-30 8:01 This is always the Million Dollar Question right.... Keep in mind a big determining factor is what kind of base you have. Just because you are super fast in a sprint or olympic doesn't mean the transition is going to be easy. It's a whole different world once you are getting into the longer events. I can say though that I actually trained less in 08' than I did in 06'. I had a better base going into 2008 as well as experience. I knew my body much better, and I knew what to expect (and was 30 minutes faster in 08). tracy and i were talking about this earlier this morning. steve and tracy probably anyone around last year will tell you that i was a "little" nervous going into my first 70.3. i still have the pm's between steve an i and tracy and i. i just can't delete them. still read them once in a while, pretty funny. anyhow, tracy and i were talking about augusta on the horizon and how we're more relaxed and confident heading into it. at the half distance i have a pretty good idea what to expect and what needs to be done to keep family first. absolutely none of this happens without the families support. and i'm not just talking about jarrett. you're going to be amazed when you have children one day how much they say to you without saying anything. the biggest challenge i want my family to endure is standing around on the race course on race day because it's taking me a little longer than most to get home. and hopefully that decreases to. ha. One last thing- I think it is becoming the "norm" in the sport for people to feel like they HAVE TO do the Ironman distance events. It's like they have this feeling that it's hard to say you are a triathlete if you don't do the ironman. I look at Inside Tri, and Triathlete magazine, it always seems to be about going long... I am guilty of climbing this "ladder" as well, but I always looked at it as pushing your body further. (the reason I say this is because I want people to be signing up for the races for the right reasons) this is huge. do not feel pressured. it was my third triathlon so ignorance can be a good thing. and so can registering for it late night after the superbowl. ;-) It really truly is all about perspective. I just popped out to grab some lunch. Ran into an old coworker that I havent seen in a few years. Have talked, but hadn't seen. She was blown away by what I am doing. ie, 1/2 iron this weekend. She is training for a 10k and is kind of freaked out by it. I guess what I am trying to say, it that I am agreeing with John that perspectives change. I remember freaking out about Lonestar as well. The 1/2 this weekend? I honestly don't even know what time it starts. I do know its Sunday though. |
| 2010-06-30 1:18 PM in reply to: #2953124 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! TrevorC - 2010-06-30 11:11 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:04 AM fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 10:57 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:41 AM John, how hard was it to get the V-Flow properly set on your bike? i was never able to get the Plus set up to where i felt good. so swapped it for the Max. it took some adjusting. but not hard. bring a tool with you on a few rides and dial it in. it was easier to do on the road rather than the trainer too. one thing to steer clear of... people say you "must" set it up at such hand such angle... blah blah blah. john cobb said so (no he didn't). malarkey! make it so YOU like it. how long have you been trying? Just came in yesterday. I will probably start playing with it tomorrow or Friday... ETA: Thanks for the tips! Speaking of saddles...I still love the Adamo you swapped for me Andy. It's funny, because they aren't that popular up here as only one store in town carries Adammo, and they are like $200. So alot of people see it on my bike, and kind of give it a weird look. Glad you love it - just didn't fit me quite right, hence the ongoing saddle saga. If the cobb doesn't work then I am saying it is the bike and going to go get a new one...
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| 2010-06-30 1:22 PM in reply to: #2953590 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! ashort33 - 2010-06-30 12:18 PM TrevorC - 2010-06-30 11:11 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:04 AM fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 10:57 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:41 AM John, how hard was it to get the V-Flow properly set on your bike? i was never able to get the Plus set up to where i felt good. so swapped it for the Max. it took some adjusting. but not hard. bring a tool with you on a few rides and dial it in. it was easier to do on the road rather than the trainer too. one thing to steer clear of... people say you "must" set it up at such hand such angle... blah blah blah. john cobb said so (no he didn't). malarkey! make it so YOU like it. how long have you been trying? Just came in yesterday. I will probably start playing with it tomorrow or Friday... ETA: Thanks for the tips! Speaking of saddles...I still love the Adamo you swapped for me Andy. It's funny, because they aren't that popular up here as only one store in town carries Adammo, and they are like $200. So alot of people see it on my bike, and kind of give it a weird look. Glad you love it - just didn't fit me quite right, hence the ongoing saddle saga. If the cobb doesn't work then I am saying it is the bike and going to go get a new one...
Its the bike. get a new one now. Hurrry mid-summer sales are every where!!! http://trisports.com/kuota-kueen-k-sram-red.html |
| 2010-06-30 2:09 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. |
| 2010-06-30 2:15 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 1:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. Ah Rob that sucks. You weren't there very long were you? They at least give you some $$? |
| 2010-06-30 2:36 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Master 1372 Tosa, WI | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 2:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. Man that really sucks! Remember we got your back and the MG is all about rants, so no thanks are needed or allowed! Dino |
| 2010-06-30 2:39 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 2:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. sorry to hear that man. you're an incredibly positive guy... it'll all work out. |
| 2010-06-30 2:43 PM in reply to: #2953601 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! TrevorC - 2010-06-30 1:22 PM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 12:18 PM TrevorC - 2010-06-30 11:11 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:04 AM fattyfatfat - 2010-06-30 10:57 AM ashort33 - 2010-06-30 10:41 AM John, how hard was it to get the V-Flow properly set on your bike? i was never able to get the Plus set up to where i felt good. so swapped it for the Max. it took some adjusting. but not hard. bring a tool with you on a few rides and dial it in. it was easier to do on the road rather than the trainer too. one thing to steer clear of... people say you "must" set it up at such hand such angle... blah blah blah. john cobb said so (no he didn't). malarkey! make it so YOU like it. how long have you been trying? Just came in yesterday. I will probably start playing with it tomorrow or Friday... ETA: Thanks for the tips! Speaking of saddles...I still love the Adamo you swapped for me Andy. It's funny, because they aren't that popular up here as only one store in town carries Adammo, and they are like $200. So alot of people see it on my bike, and kind of give it a weird look. Glad you love it - just didn't fit me quite right, hence the ongoing saddle saga. If the cobb doesn't work then I am saying it is the bike and going to go get a new one...
Its the bike. get a new one now. Hurrry mid-summer sales are every where!!! http://trisports.com/kuota-kueen-k-sram-red.html I am sure it is partly the bike, but the engine still needs work too... Goal is fall for a new bike for EOY closeouts... Still trying to squirrel away money (100 here, 100 there) until then... |
| 2010-06-30 2:46 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 2:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. Well crap Rob, that's not good.. On the flip side, you should have some time to get some training in while you do the job search again... Remember, if life gives you lemons and you make lemonade, find some one whose life gave them potatoes and who has made vodka and throw a party |
| 2010-06-30 3:17 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Master 1478 Horseheads, NY | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 3:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. That sucks - sorry to hear it. Hopefully the job search is short. |
| 2010-06-30 3:31 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 3:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. Crap Rob, sorry to hear that. We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for that next job that pays big bucks and includes a 20 something secretary that wears low cut tops... |
| 2010-06-30 3:43 PM in reply to: #2953785 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Redknight - 2010-06-30 12:09 PM Well gang here I go again. I was just informed at noon today that my services were no longer required at the company I was working for. So it's back to the streets to find a new job. I certainly won't miss the 4 hour commute for a while. Thanks just needed a backstop for a small rant. Anyway have a good weekend all. So sorry to hear this Rob. Hope you can take a short break before hitting the pavements.  |
| 2010-06-30 3:49 PM in reply to: #2952379 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! SSMinnow - 2010-06-30 2:40 AM Ok peeps.....it's the day to give us the scoop on your upcoming weekend....for those racing, what're you doing? for those not racing, how're you spending the 4th of July--lots and lots of training or lazing around? DO TELL! PS...time to post your monthly totals too. No racing for me. Having some family over for a bbq and maybe we'll get lucky and see the sun!  I am going to squeeze my long run in before work on Saturday, and then do my swim after work so I can have the whole 4th free to partake of grilling and eating that which we grill!
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| 2010-06-30 4:05 PM in reply to: #2954127 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! kt65 - 2010-06-30 3:49 PM SSMinnow - 2010-06-30 2:40 AM Ok peeps.....it's the day to give us the scoop on your upcoming weekend....for those racing, what're you doing? for those not racing, how're you spending the 4th of July--lots and lots of training or lazing around? DO TELL! PS...time to post your monthly totals too. No racing for me. Having some family over for a bbq and maybe we'll get lucky and see the sun! I am going to squeeze my long run in before work on Saturday, and then do my swim after work so I can have the whole 4th free to partake of grilling and eating that which we grill!
Throw some yellow squash, zucchini, and eggplant on that has been sliced about 1/4" thick and lightly rubbed with olive oil and seasoned with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.... mmmmm..... good (good by itself or in salads and sandwiches...) red peppers and red onions are good too... Edited by ashort33 2010-06-30 4:06 PM | |
| 2010-06-30 5:25 PM in reply to: #2771574 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: swbkrun Mentor Group- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! Yummy, Andy!!! And I love the ribeye with port wine reduction/asparagus menu you posted earlier. We are trying to eat only grass fed beef these days, so ribeye is a special treat. I did want to post a reply to DJ re: whether it was time for an HIM or not...and I really loved Birdy's reply. It hit on a lot of things that I think happens in a forum such as this, when our friends are off doing marathons, HIM's, IM's, it makes our little sprint or olympic seem so small on the scale of relativity, but it really shouldn't. All of us are at different stages of our "triathloning". When I think of my first sprint tri in 2007 and how hard it was to learn to swim, find time to run a few times a week and bike a few times a week, I am glad I didn't know anything about BT, because I would have been so worried I was not doing enough, compared to everyone on these forums. But for me, it was perfect! I was not determined to do another race that fall, I just focused on building a base for 2008 when I was happy to complete my first Olympic. And it was hard! I thought about adding an HIM later that year, but in retrospect, am so glad I waited until last year to do my first. It gave my body time to build up even more endurance base and I actually haven't had any major injuries, just some nagging pains when I forget to roll out my calves. I am totally guilty of IM envy. That's what I call it. I tell myself everytime I start thinking about IM that it is not the right time for me. I am maxed out at about 12-13 hours a week with current training for my upcoming HIM and I actually get pretty grouchy towards the end of those weeks. I really like the HIM distance as it allows me to go hard, but not throw up hard. Also, I'd like to see how well I can do at it. We'll see in a few weeks!So, only you can answer the question if you are ready for it. If you are committed, you have more than enough time to train for it, and like John says, we will give plenty of support! |
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