Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Open For Business (Page 2)

Originally posted by kevinbe 8.25 easy/slow miles at a 9:09/mi pace. 1:15:30 takes the cake with my longest effort to date. Avoiding the bitter beer penalty, priceless. On a beer note, I had a Hop Nosch last evening, a St. Bernardus Belgiun, and a Double Bastard Ale. The Hopp Nosch took the cake with the double bastard a distant second, in my oppinion. The St. Bernardus was just notty, at some 10.5%. I enjoyed it, but it's not my favorite.

Originally posted by Qua17


Hey Jenn: Thanks for joining us again this year! You came a long way in 2014 and I'm sure you will have an ever better 2015! What races are you going to sign up for? We should see if we could do a race together. I met a few BDASers last year and it was a good time. I know you live a few hours north of me but perhaps we could find a race in between Boston and where you live. With your speed, you could squeeze in a beer or two before coming back to the finish to see me cross the line.

I'm loving all the positive vibes - keep those going and let us know how we can support you.

DQ

Originally posted by Moonrocket Hi, I was wondering if I could join this group again? I totally missed last season and really missed it. I'm pretty much starting from zero again- but thinking of doing a few Xterras and a local sprint or two. I didn't swim at all last season or ride my road bike. That said I did Mtn bike a LOT and had fun but missed racing. Kate

Originally posted by sandishr OK, I have a bike question. Last year I bought a hybrid that sounded great for me in terms of multi-use and starting biking, but that was before I "discovered" triathlons. I made some tire changes for the races and was able to crank out 14-15 MPH, but obviously if I want to get competitive I'm simply going to need a new bike. I was right up there in the top swimmers and while I'll never be a super fast runner, I think with 9-10 minute miles and a good bike I can easily stay in the top 3 in my age group at the smaller races. I REALLY do not envision doing any super long races. I admire those of you doing the HIM/IM/etc., but I think I'm going to stick with sprints. I *might* do an oly, but it's not a huge goal at this point. Given that, does it make sense to go with a nice light road bike over a tri bike? I may be oversimplifying it, but isn't the point of a tri bike to put you comfortably in the aero position for longer periods of time? I'd put aero bars on the new bike anyways (I have them on the hybrid, which I rarely used but it was good to have them). Does anyone have other recommendations? Weight recommendations? My thought is that I'd probably stick with the hybrid for a LOT of my training, but do a training ride with the road bike weekly. Mostly use it for racing, but get used to it so I can maximize the benefit I'd get from it. Does this make sense? Feel free to set me straight if not. :-) Sandi

Originally posted by fifthcircle

Pardon the interruption here folks....but you are my people!

Thou hast been called to the light of BDAS.
When called, thou shall not ignore thy calling,
but thou shalt answer thy calling.
Thou shalt ............

OH FORGET IT!

BIO
Name: Kurt (aka: fifth circle, or fifther or 5th)

History:
Did several tri's back in 2009-10 (sprints and oly's). Also did a HM (rock'n'roll las vegas). I was training for a HIM in 2010, and my tri-buddy decided to no do it, so I decided not to as well. It has haunted me ever since! I have also done one "gravel grinder" ride, The Flint Hills Death Ride. 83mi of gravel roads and Kansas hills.

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Family:
Married 10yrs. Two kids, boy is 3, girl is nearly 2.

Occupation:
Stay at home dad (SAHD)

Beer:
All of it! I am a homebrewer and beer lover. Don't get me started!!!


Current Situation:
I have been a SAHD since June of 2011. Before that I was a main line cable tech. I have done no scheduled exercise since having our first child. NOT COOL! Finally decided to start back into things just before Thanksgiving of this year, and went back to my roots of the C25k. That's what started the whole thing, way back in 2008. It's coming along nicely so far.

Planned Events for 2015:
Triathlons - State Games of America (sprint), Omaha Triathlon (sprint or Olympic, have not decided).
Bike Rides - Odin's Revenge (half?), Gravel Worlds. These are my cousins idea, and I'm going to really try to train and ride with him.

If you want more, I started a blog. http://brewtridaddy.blogspot.com/

Beer geek stuff:
Saison Porter? Sounds iffy. LOL!!!
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is one of the finest beers on this planet, in the Belgian Strong Dark category.
Oak aged, I want to do more of! I have made the Blind Pig clone, and it was amazing. I am currently working on a recipe for a bourbon vanilla cherry porter, with a touch of oak aging. No time to brew lately, but some mash temp control has been ordered to upgrade my already overkill of a system.

Cheers,
5th

Originally posted by sandishr

I want to come back!!!

NAME: Sandi

STORY: I began running a few years ago, I have always swam, then took up biking last year. Got interested in triathlons around that time...figured why not...and signed up for my first sprint. I fell in love with training and did several sprints last year. I'm hooked.

FAMILY STATUS: Married to the greatest guy in the world and my personal cheerleader/support system.

CURRENT TRAINING: Trying to get back into it. I had pneumonia last month, but have started running again and plan to start biking again this week. I'm unlikely to do a lot of swimming before spring, but I'll be x-c skiing a lot. :-)

2014 RACES: Several sprints here in WA state.

RACES PLANNED FOR 15: I haven't figured this out yet as our schedule is still a bit up in the air (and I would like to make a vacation out of at least one), but my goal is a minimum of four sprints...I'd like to do six. If I can get some good mountain bike training in, I am considering a mtn bike race in September.

BEER PREFERENCE: I'm also in the hoppy pale category. An occasional really light IPA or a good amber, but a great pale is the best!

WEIGHT LOSS: Part of what I love about triathlon training is that it's kept me in good shape and at a decent weight. Hardcore training allows me to eat well and most importantly, drink all the beer I want. Which really, is the priority, after all. I've put on a few pounds this past month being sick, and my immediate goal is to drop those before the end of January.

Originally posted by Roadtoad22

Got room for another? I saw this group title and think its a perfect match!
can post bio later- have to get some sleep now
Paula

Originally posted by Moonrocket

Hi Thor! How are you doing?

Here is my Bio- I'm ready to get started!

NAME: Kate

STORY: In 2012 after having a baby and getting out of shape I decided to sign up for an Xterra triathlon as a New Year’s Resolution. I didn’t actually do the Xterra that year (I think I had a work conflict?) but had a great year and did a few sprint tris and a 70.3 relay team- which was a blast. The next year I ended up doing the Xterra, a sprint and the 70.3 relay again. Then work got crazy and I missed all of last season. I did mountain bike most weekends- but just could not fit training in. So, I am ready to get back to it. I have a new job starting when we can hire my current replacement- and am going to 4 days a week and no longer have Asia responsibilities- so will get my evenings and Fridays back- which should help me with training this year!

FAMILY STATUS: I am married and have a daughter (5) who also did a kids tri last season but has to actually learn to swim if she wants to do it again this year. (Thanks Scott- that made it really easy to just edit)

CURRENT TRAINING: Right now I am doing basically nothing. So it’s time to start slowly- to avoid injury.

2014 RACES: None

RACES PLANNED FOR 15: Still trying to work out a plan- would like to do 3 tris. That’s enough to keep me motivated but not distract too much from just having fun mountain biking on the weekends. I’m thinking of starting with Xterra Lory- but it is really early in the year and I hate cold.

BEER PREFERENCE: I’m not a huge beer drinker- but will have a few to celebrate at times. I really like Guinness after living in Ireland for a few years- but am also an IPA fan.

WEIGHT LOSS: I could use to drop 5-7 pounds that have been stuck on for a while.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I have a pretty strong swimming background so can help with questions there- but running is my nemesis so I’m not going to help there.

Originally posted by sandishr

OK, I have a bike question. Last year I bought a hybrid that sounded great for me in terms of multi-use and starting biking, but that was before I "discovered" triathlons. I made some tire changes for the races and was able to crank out 14-15 MPH, but obviously if I want to get competitive I'm simply going to need a new bike. I was right up there in the top swimmers and while I'll never be a super fast runner, I think with 9-10 minute miles and a good bike I can easily stay in the top 3 in my age group at the smaller races.

I REALLY do not envision doing any super long races. I admire those of you doing the HIM/IM/etc., but I think I'm going to stick with sprints. I *might* do an oly, but it's not a huge goal at this point.

Given that, does it make sense to go with a nice light road bike over a tri bike? I may be oversimplifying it, but isn't the point of a tri bike to put you comfortably in the aero position for longer periods of time? I'd put aero bars on the new bike anyways (I have them on the hybrid, which I rarely used but it was good to have them). Does anyone have other recommendations? Weight recommendations?

My thought is that I'd probably stick with the hybrid for a LOT of my training, but do a training ride with the road bike weekly. Mostly use it for racing, but get used to it so I can maximize the benefit I'd get from it. Does this make sense? Feel free to set me straight if not. :-)

Sandi