Hashers And Mashers - Part 3 - Open (Page 24)

Everyone you will be very un-shocked to hear that it turns out Mike is a very cool and very nice guy.  Good luck in the race tomorrow, bud, looking forward to your RR.

super jealous of everyone running chicago today.  perfect marathon weather, perfect city to run in, seriously one of the greatest days of my life.

#MIKERUNSCHICAGO

#OWNCHICAGO

Great job, Mike!  Consistent pace, can't wait to hear all about it.

someone in texas...i am moving to san antonio at the end of the year.  i'm in for a culture SHOCK, i think.

haha, san antonio isn't anywhere near dallas but i am a little hesitant to connect through DFW on flights.  i'll be sure to avoid touching others bodily fluids...

bonfire tonight, surprise going away party for mr. meh tomorrow!  both require lots of baking, which i'm OK with :-D

I stepped on a nail a little over a week ago and haven't really been able to do much more than walk since.  It's getting better, but it'll still be a couple days before I'm jogging again I think.

How's everyone else doing?

Hi All, My wife and I have had a pretty stressful 3 weeks or so taking care of my wife's elderly aunt.  Suffice it to say - mega stressful!  I've only been able to swim for the last few weeks and that helped a fair bit with the stress and I believe/hope I was able to help keep my wife's stress levels down to a dull roar. 

My bike computer crapped out on me last July so I finally went in to the LBS to get a new one.  Wound up getting a Garmin 510.  Too expensive but I wanted something reliable.  The old one only worked 3/4 time at best.  So far it seems really interesting (all touch screen).  I'll take it out for a short test ride tomorrow.

Joe - Hope you're not too uncomfortable with your injury and hope you heal quickly.

Mike - I read your race report when you wrote it.  Nicely done - made me want to try a marathon too.  A fellow I run with turns 70 in a few years (3) and he wants me to accompany him to run the Chicago or NY Marathons so he can qualify to run Boston for his 70th.  I like the idea but it is a long way off. (no Boston for me but it would be his 4th-ish). 

Marilyn - Are you excited about your upcoming move?  It should be a good adventure.  Out of curiosity I looked up San Antonio images and it looks pretty interesting.  Particularly the river walk.  I think it would be a good place to visit.

Gary - I think your thoughts on my swimming issues were right on and I need to just relax and not push too hard for awhile.  Aside - with regards to Oly hydration/nutrition I usually just carry two water-bottles with 60grams of Carbs per bottle for the bike ride.  I also carry two honey stinger waffles in reserve in case I feel I need them on the ride.  Then for the run I eat one of the HSW as I come out of T2 (which is hard to do without something to wash them down).  Then on the run I take water and energy drink at each Aid station.  It is pretty simple until you get to a HIM and a full IM is completely different again.  You could also leave a third water bottle in transition (with carbs) and just chug some before you head out on your bike and run.  It does slow your transition times a bit.  After the race I like to load up on pizza, chocolate milk and/or 7-Up...and those big chewy cookies....or beer.