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Originally posted by Burd

Hunker down and stay dry and safe fellow Floridians! Thank goodness I'm on the bottom end of it but it's real nasty and we have tornado warnings so I can imagine how much worse it is north of here. I know there are a handful of us in here so stay safe.

One thing I know is Andrea (the name of the storm) isn't a triathlete because she is ruining our training days!! Evil lady

Originally posted by thor67


You are fine on a mountain bike...until your first race and people are flying by you on road bikes...
Actually I am putting slicks on my son's MB for his races this year, although at 10yrs old, he has voiced his opinion that he needs a road bike as well. My friggin' garage is turning into a used bike shop. Kids bikes of some sort-5. Adult bikes-4.(hopefully 5)

Originally posted by dbmata

I've recently signed up for and began training for a tri. Have room for one more?

Why this group?
I'm a homebrewer.
I'm a craft beer fan.

Originally posted by Ajokisch



So far so good up here in Jax - some heavy rain, a little wind, but nothing serious. Stay safe, everyone.

Originally posted by Qua17

So, what are three ways you would spend a one year sabbatical?

Originally posted by Qua17

Ok - I want to take a second shot at getting peoples thoughts about what they would do if they were to take a sabbatical for a year (which I am preparing to do minus the money...might have to sell my Madone 3.1 to Thor for food money )

So, what are three ways you would spend a one year sabbatical?

Originally posted by Qua17



1. Practice meditation in order to find more peace each day
2. Help my son feel better abut himself (both academically and emotionally)
3. Prepare for an Ironman

Possible replacements - work at a brewery or a bookstore.

Originally posted by Qua17



1. Practice meditation in order to find more peace each day
2. Help my son feel better abut himself (both academically and emotionally)
3. Prepare for an Ironman

Possible replacements - work at a brewery or a bookstore.

Originally posted by dbmata

I've recently signed up for and began training for a tri. Have room for one more?

Why this group?
I'm a homebrewer.
I'm a craft beer fan.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, I did get my aerobars Wednesday and went for my first ride. Seems like I can really tell a difference in the leverage I'm getting on my pedals. Didn't seem to shift as much on hills. I finally got my average speed up to just over 17 mph on my route. For the race in August I hope to average 20+. After an initial climb the course is super flat. I'm setting a goal for myself to break 1:30:00 for the race. May not be able to do it but I'm sure going to try! I'm taking the kids to daycare this morning so I can get another ride in ths morning. 24 miles today and then probably a nap! Hope everyone has a great day.

Bill

Originally posted by Burd



Sounds like the bars really help. Were they hard to control? I don't have a set and am afraid I'll be too wobbly.

Originally posted by Ajokisch



I actually passed a few people on roadies last October, my only goal is to pass a few more this year. I keep an eye on Craigslist, but nothing has come up that meets my cheapness threshold.

I love those old Trek carbon bikes, the lugged frames before they figured out monococque. I raced in high school, when carbon fiber was just coming out, and dreamed of one the way most kids dream of fast cars. Good luck in your hunt for a new ride.

And yeah, up to 4 adult bikes and 5 kids here too. 6-year-old did his first tri this summer on his little BMX (an SE, if you're a connoisseur, we have an old-school dealer here in town) and is now lobbying for a second bike.

Originally posted by Qua17



1. Enjoy life with family especially with school holidays around the corner.
2. (Assuming florida powerball win)Take trailer, bikes, and family for a drive...where ever the wind blows us for a few months!
3. Swim/bike/run more and not feel pressed for time and maybe do an Ironman

Possible replacements - work at a brewery or a bookstore.

Originally posted by thor67

Well trailer is ready to go and we are off to my wife's first triathlon! I think I am more nervous than she is!
Going to be a cloudy, rainy weekend, hope the wind stays away.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Originally posted by thor67


My 5 year old daughter is doing her first tri as well! It is great to get your kids involved at an early age! Make it a family event!
The next thing you will want is a bike repair stand with so many bikes!!

Originally posted by thor67

Well trailer is ready to go and we are off to my wife's first triathlon! I think I am more nervous than she is!
Going to be a cloudy, rainy weekend, hope the wind stays away.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Originally posted by dbmata

NAME: Dave or Stig (I used to be a DJ and that was my "name")

STORY: I've wanted to do a tri for about 10 years. Never really did it as I was a fatty. Still am, but something finally "clicked" and with minimal life changes I've dropped 20# since mid march, I had reached a peak of 265, took a few months to reach 254 in March, and then it's been coming off well since then. My goal is to drop another 30 at least. Without thinking it through too much I registered for the Coeur D'Alene tri, sprint distance taking place in August. So, I'm in it, ready or not. I'm not a strong swimmer. I can swim, but I liken it to a drunken narwhal. Other than that, I'm a homebrewer, shooter, cook, and I dabble in charcuterie. Professionally, I'm a game developer.

FAMILY STATUS: Met and married a good girl in SF. Her work has taken us from SF to Boston, and now to Spokane. We have a dog and a cat with plans for another dog.

CURRENT TRAINING: I work east coast hours, so my schedule is a little all over. 5am swim sessions 2x-3x per week. Spin class 1x-2x per week to work on fitness and stamina, 1x medium ride, 1x brick. I just need to really add in some running, and figure out where my weightlifting (which I've put on hold) fits in all this.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: I am scheduled for the Coeur D'Alene Triathlon, Sprint Distance on August 10th

2014 RACES: Depends on if I like the sprint. I have friends who have done Wildflower a lot, and have completed the CDA Ironman. If I find I like tris, I'd like to work towards the CDA Ironman.

BEER PREFERENCE: Although I'm from CA, I have the beer preferences of a New Englander. For industrial stuff, Newcastle Brown is excellent. For the craftiness, Pretty Things Field Mouse's Fairwell, Longtrail's Triple Bag, DFH's Midas Touch, North Coast's Old Rasputin, Ten Fidy, Old Chubb. I tend to like staying sub 50 IBU, and in the amber to stout spectrums. My brewing goals for the rest of the year are to make an oyster stout, a marzen, a kolsch, and a doppel bock. (We're in the process of buying a house that has a perfect bar area, where I'll run 3 taps.)

WEIGHT LOSS: I peaked up at 265, came down to 254-255 and held there a while. March 18th I decided, meh... time to fix. Since then I'm now at 232.8. (Because the .8 matters.) By the end of the year I'd like to get around 200, then re-adjust goals from there. An eventual goal would be to run in a range of 13-15% BF, and to see how much functional muscle I can put on. Not sure where my genetics can take me.

Originally posted by Qua17

Ok - I want to take a second shot at getting peoples thoughts about what they would do if they were to take a sabbatical for a year (which I am preparing to do minus the money...might have to sell my Madone 3.1 to Thor for food money )

So, what are three ways you would spend a one year sabbatical?