BamaDC's Mentor Group v4.0 - Closed (Page 20)

...... Nah!

Did doc give or prescribe you some eye drops to help with it? I believe mine healed up in prob 3 days with the drops and I was good to go. I guess the good thing is that I don't have to wear contacts...

...... Nah!

Sands, you didn't mention the 1 mile open water swim race (for us lazy swimmers), and why aren't y'all doing the aquathon 5k run and 5k swim?

http://www.3milebridgeswim.org/

BTW Robert I looked up the dude in your AG who put down 1:15 for his time.   Dude has done 100 fly in like 50 seconds.  Way out of our league.  We'll have to settle for second and third overall.  ;-)

WOW. Looking at these times, it looks like I'm going to get SMOKED! I'll be lucky to pull off a 3rd place spot!

Two faster folks are predicting a 1:15 & 1:20 finishing time.
Heck, there's quite a few predicting 1:00!
And what's humiliating is the guy predicting 1:43 for the 10k. (5' slower than my predicting 5k)

Hey guys,

Sorry I've been MIA!  I just started a new job a few weeks ago, so these last couple of weeks have been kind of weird trying to get into the swing of things.... especially trying to fit in training with my new schedule while still keeping some sort of social life!  I think things are settling down, but I've missed a lot of training  I'm starting to get worried for my half iron, but there's a sprint associated with it, so if I can't seem to find my groove within the next few weeks, I can probably switch down (ie, sell my half entry and re-register for the sprint)  

I have my first tri of the season coming on next Saturday, so I'm heading up to Lake Geneva tomorrow with some friends to ride some hills.  Depending on the lake temperature, we may also go for a swim!  I'm hoping to do a couple of open water swims this week in Lake Michigan as well!  I was going to jump in yesterday after work, but the air temperature had dropped from about 80 in the morning to 50 after work, and though the water was in the upper 50's, I would have frozen when I got out!

50 participants or so, about 25 of which did the long course.  I planned on lollygagging it, but they handed out timing chips and people started getting game faces on.  Damn, now I had to exert myself.  Crushed the swim - 7:40 for 600yds (distance was spot on).  Managed the 24 mile bike averaging almost 20, which was pretty good considering I had no aero bits, good tires, or a tri setup on the bike.  239w average.  Run was pretty pedestrian.  I did "win" it, for what that is worth.  Fun morning, though - beautiful weather.

I hate I missed it.  I really wanted to do the practice race.  Dadgum eye!!!!  

Good job on the win.  I imagine there was some fast folks out there, a few usually show up.  Guess I could have come out to volunteer, didn't think about that.

Question for you guys that have a wheel disk cover from wheel builder....

Can I put it on and travel with it on my bike, or is it best to put it on after we arrive at the race site?  My bike goes on a hitch rack on the back of the car.  Although, I might be able to put the bike in the car for this trip.  Any thoughts, or advice here?

I hate I missed it.  I really wanted to do the practice race.  Dadgum eye!!!!  

Good job on the win.  I imagine there was some fast folks out there, a few usually show up.  Guess I could have come out to volunteer, didn't think about that.

Question for you guys that have a wheel disk cover from wheel builder....

Can I put it on and travel with it on my bike, or is it best to put it on after we arrive at the race site?  My bike goes on a hitch rack on the back of the car.  Although, I might be able to put the bike in the car for this trip.  Any thoughts, or advice here?

I had a short race yesterday morning.  250m swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run.  Although, I have to admit, I think the run course was shorter than 2 miles.  It hadn't changed from last year but everybody's run split was fast, at least faster than I expected.  Who knows, I could be wrong.

This race is so short it's really just a training day.  It's built for beginners and was my first ever race last year so I had to revisit it.  Race report is here.  2nd overall male and 1st in AG.  The guy who won it finished about 3 minutes ahead of me.  My wife ended up taking 2nd overall female and 1st in her AG.  Very proud of her! 

Afterwards I went out for a 2hr ride that went surprisingly well.  Our next race is a local olympic distance that has a short 800m swim.  It's very popular so there should be some great athletes out there.

Question for you guys that have a wheel disk cover from wheel builder....

Can I put it on and travel with it on my bike, or is it best to put it on after we arrive at the race site?  My bike goes on a hitch rack on the back of the car.  Although, I might be able to put the bike in the car for this trip.  Any thoughts, or advice here?

I had a short race yesterday morning.  250m swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run.  Although, I have to admit, I think the run course was shorter than 2 miles.  It hadn't changed from last year but everybody's run split was fast, at least faster than I expected.  Who knows, I could be wrong.

This race is so short it's really just a training day.  It's built for beginners and was my first ever race last year so I had to revisit it.  Race report is here.  2nd overall male and 1st in AG.  The guy who won it finished about 3 minutes ahead of me.  My wife ended up taking 2nd overall female and 1st in her AG.  Very proud of her! 

Afterwards I went out for a 2hr ride that went surprisingly well.  Our next race is a local olympic distance that has a short 800m swim.  It's very popular so there should be some great athletes out there.

Good luck!

I participated in a practice race this morning.  600yd swim, 24 mile bike, and what turned out to be a 2.5 mile run.  The bike is fairly tough - 1700 feet of climbing at Oak Mountain.  The run was mercifully short as my calf is sore from a cramp the other day.

50 participants or so, about 25 of which did the long course.  I planned on lollygagging it, but they handed out timing chips and people started getting game faces on.  Damn, now I had to exert myself.  Crushed the swim - 7:40 for 600yds (distance was spot on).  Managed the 24 mile bike averaging almost 20, which was pretty good considering I had no aero bits, good tires, or a tri setup on the bike.  239w average.  Run was pretty pedestrian.  I did "win" it, for what that is worth.  Fun morning, though - beautiful weather.

Good luck!

I participated in a practice race this morning.  600yd swim, 24 mile bike, and what turned out to be a 2.5 mile run.  The bike is fairly tough - 1700 feet of climbing at Oak Mountain.  The run was mercifully short as my calf is sore from a cramp the other day.

... Crushed the swim - 7:40 for 600yds....Managed the 24 mile bike averaging almost 20....239w average.  Run was pretty pedestrian.  I did "win" it, for what that is worth.  Fun morning...

I had a short race yesterday morning.... Race report is here.  2nd overall male and 1st in AG....My wife ended up taking 2nd overall female and 1st in her AG.  Very proud of her! 

Personally, I would. If it took a hit, you can't guarantee it'll be there for you next time when/if you need it.

Plus, how old was it? Usually you'll want to replace them every 4-5yrs just from age anyways. Unless that's the LBS's way of coaxing more money out of me

Personally, I would. If it took a hit, you can't guarantee it'll be there for you next time when/if you need it.

Plus, how old was it? Usually you'll want to replace them every 4-5yrs just from age anyways. Unless that's the LBS's way of coaxing more money out of me

I participated in a practice race this morning.  600yd swim, 24 mile bike, and what turned out to be a 2.5 mile run.  The bike is fairly tough - 1700 feet of climbing at Oak Mountain.  The run was mercifully short as my calf is sore from a cramp the other day.

50 participants or so, about 25 of which did the long course.  I planned on lollygagging it, but they handed out timing chips and people started getting game faces on.  Damn, now I had to exert myself.  Crushed the swim - 7:40 for 600yds (distance was spot on).  Managed the 24 mile bike averaging almost 20, which was pretty good considering I had no aero bits, good tires, or a tri setup on the bike.  239w average.  Run was pretty pedestrian.  I did "win" it, for what that is worth.  Fun morning, though - beautiful weather.

This race is so short it's really just a training day.  It's built for beginners and was my first ever race last year so I had to revisit it.  Race report is here.  2nd overall male and 1st in AG.  The guy who won it finished about 3 minutes ahead of me.  My wife ended up taking 2nd overall female and 1st in her AG.  Very proud of her! 

The helmet looks ok but was wondering if I should get a new one.  Anyone know?