Girl Passing on Left (FULL) (Page 26)

naners - 2009-01-09 7:59 PM

Anyone up to something fun this weekend?  My fiance's parents are coming in tomorrow night, and on Sunday we're going for a bbq at my parents' house.  It'll be the first time that our parents meet.  I anticipate much amusement.

maxmansmom - 2009-01-10 6:58 AM

Hey Jennifer, I'd sign up for that in a second !   Using underwater video can be so helpful (just watch a few on youtube).......

I feel like I am at times "a mess" under the water, but I'm told I look smooth above the water.  I could use help like this, so yes, I think it would be a great opportunity for you !

 

run_yc_run - 2009-01-10 5:52 PM

Part 2

Dan- my hubby (craxy biker dude) used to commute year-round and winter meant SmartWool socks with either neoprene toe covers or full shoe covers .These are from Mountain Equipment Coop- the Canadian equivalent of REI. Pretty reasonably priced at $29 (CDN). Hope you find a good solution for your cold tootsies!

Alyssa- there are oodles of Canadians who are huge fans of the walk/run method. It is the method used by most running clubs in the area for people starting running and for experienced runners looking to build endurance. Glad that you are making it out for some good runs and don't even think twice if there is any walking mixed in- as long as it is all in a forward motion! BTW very impressed with the homeschool thing- I have a huge respect for those who decide to take it on and there are so many great resources now. Do you find that there is a lot of support for homeschooling in MA?

Cheri- exciting times to be getting into a tri bike and wetsuit! While I am personally new to the tri-scene, I have tagged along wtih the hubby and friends long enough to realize that fitting whether it be for bike or wetsuit (or running shoes) is huge. When I went to find a wetsuit for myself- and unfortunately had to get to a couple of stores since they each only carry one or two brands- there were some who took you through step by step, showing how to tell a good fit and pulled and gave me wetsuit wedgies while others just let me put in on myself and then nodded in my direction to imply it looked fine. I did see a great link on youtube once that described what to look for in fit and how to properly put one on. And there are definitely differences between brands for body types too. The hubby rides a Cervelo and adores it- lucky for me there is no more room in the bed after us and the dog otherwise the bike would be there too! He picked up the bike from a website/store in SD called Nytro for a great deal!

Julie- Happy 27th Anniversay! Congratulations! That is wonderful! We still have 24 years before we hit that milestone but it's been 3 great ones so far.

Stay tuned (or tune out ) for Part 3 after dinner....we are having a cheese fondue! YUM!

lyssa-gator - 2009-01-10 6:13 PM LMAO!!! softballs!! oh too many jokes pushing their way out!!! LOL!!!!

maxmansmom - 2009-01-10 7:02 AM

OH !  My first tri will be March 7th, there is no time just yet.

We found out this past week it will be set times, 15 minutes in the pool (feet are not allowed to touch the bottom or we are disqualified), 10 minute transition to the bike, 15 on the bike and a 5 minute transition to the dreadmills.......... just go as far as you can in that timeframe.  Paperwork says it will take 1 hour for all who participate.
I hear they are also going to limit the participants........so I'll be hanging out there ALOT to make sure i'm on that list ! lol

I do have to get used to keeping my feet of of the bottom of the pool when I turn around. I have no way to count laps and I cant remember where I am so I use a few things lined up at the end of the lane so I can move them side to side.  Lately I've been using little rubber duckies that the lifeguard has for kiddies ! LOL  So out of habit I stop, stand up, move one over, then take off ....... so i am glad to know it now so I can get used to no tootsies on teh bottom

Sledge - 2009-01-10 7:31 PM

Happy Saturday evening everyone!  I just got back from taking my Mom to see Seven Pounds (awesome!), then eating a burger and drinking some wine.  Now I'm in my 'jammies, watching football.

Yvonne, thanks for the advice on the wetsuit.  I talked today with one of our local GREAT triathletes, and he was describing what a joy it was to swim in the Gulf of Mexico with a wetsuit.  He described it as "feeling like a sea otter".  It's definitely on my list.  And I'm going to look on youtube too.  I've heard nothing but good things about Cervelo tri bikes.  Unfortunately we don't have a dealer here in town (very small town), but there is one in Pensacola.  I rode my Felt road bike yesterday, though, and it felt really great.  I may be reconsidering buying a bike (although I just got a bonus from work -- that may be a good way to spend it ).  Has anyone heard anything about Felt Tri bikes?

I got a good long run in this morning, and plan a long bike ride tomorrow morning.  I think this is going to have to be my training plan -- long workouts on the weekends only.  During the week it is tough to fit everything in!

Have a great rest of your weekend!

amy mutz - 2009-01-10 1:14 PM Well I got my 30 min. swim, 30 min. bike, 40 min. run, and a 50 min. walk in, and I'm cleaned up and sitting in my lazy boy waiting for the Tennesse Titans vs. Ravens...I'm a Colts fan, but since they lost last week I'm going to cheer for the Titans... So I will be watching football and surfin the net. Julie IN - I will check out the March Tri...I live in Haubstadt, so I'm between Princeton and Evansville...not to far from you. Nicole - doesn't it feel good to have your workout done and get to enjoy the rest of your day? Jennifer - glad you have been able to stop by and tell us about your progess, definately take the swim class!!! I would jump on that one. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Amy IN

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-10 9:12 PM

wow..I didnt know that they would actually dq you for standing. I am sure you will do just fine...what is the distance you have to swim? I love you counting system...rubber duckies...that is a hoot! we need to get you a counter of some sort. Not sure if they have some type of counter available...if not, we should invent and patent one. I go crazy trying to count laps in my head.

Sledge - 2009-01-10 6:31 PM

Happy Saturday evening everyone!  I just got back from taking my Mom to see Seven Pounds (awesome!), then eating a burger and drinking some wine.  Now I'm in my 'jammies, watching football.

Yvonne, thanks for the advice on the wetsuit.  I talked today with one of our local GREAT triathletes, and he was describing what a joy it was to swim in the Gulf of Mexico with a wetsuit.  He described it as "feeling like a sea otter".  It's definitely on my list.  And I'm going to look on youtube too.  I've heard nothing but good things about Cervelo tri bikes.  Unfortunately we don't have a dealer here in town (very small town), but there is one in Pensacola.  I rode my Felt road bike yesterday, though, and it felt really great.  I may be reconsidering buying a bike (although I just got a bonus from work -- that may be a good way to spend it ).  Has anyone heard anything about Felt Tri bikes?

I got a good long run in this morning, and plan a long bike ride tomorrow morning.  I think this is going to have to be my training plan -- long workouts on the weekends only.  During the week it is tough to fit everything in!

Have a great rest of your weekend!

MDHillSlug - 2009-01-10 6:55 PM

Sportcount . It's what I use. I've got the 90040, the one that only counts laps.

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-10 9:01 PM Good job on the run and what time are we riding in the morning? I really want to get out of riding with my dh...he has me a bit worried....he keeps telling me that he has mapped out a killer loop...oh boy, that usually means we are going up, up and up some more. amd then just when you think there is no more up...he seems to find more uphill roads! doh! so, can I come ride with you!? pleeeeease!

Sledge -

Sure, you can come with me anytime.   We have little bitty hills here in Florida, which of course we call "mountains".  And my normal route is on the Air Force base range, so we get to see lots of deer, coyotes, turkeys, and an occasional bear and sometimes even a soldier or two.   It may be a little wet, so bring your jacket.  But it shouldn't be too cold tomorrow, so no need for woolies. 

I had no idea that there were bears in Florida! Can I come too?! Little mountains sound perfect!

run_yc_run - 2009-01-10 5:52 PM

Alyssa- there are oodles of Canadians who are huge fans of the walk/run method. It is the method used by most running clubs in the area for people starting running and for experienced runners looking to build endurance. Glad that you are making it out for some good runs and don't even think twice if there is any walking mixed in- as long as it is all in a forward motion! BTW very impressed with the homeschool thing- I have a huge respect for those who decide to take it on and there are so many great resources now. Do you find that there is a lot of support for homeschooling in MA?

i'm actually in washington state, and there are TONS of resources, and support groups and things here. i'm actually considered "part time" homeschool because the public school (in a distric about and hour and a half from me) has an online school that we do math/science in. they provide all the lessons and materials for whatever courses you take. most states have an "online academy" but the one here is really exceptional.
we DO have our "off" days though. my dh's weekend is wed/thurs so that's our school weekend too, meaning we have to work through the regular sat/sun weekend, which we DIDN'T today. LOL just got too busy. as long as we stay caught up, the state people don't give us too much trouble.

also, the run/walk method. i WISH i had started out that way. a canadian friend of mine started running recently and that's how she started, i can't even begin to say how smart i think that is. i started out running a mile as hard and fast as i could, as often as i could, and built from there.
today was my longest run to date, and it was 5.7 miles. the only time i walked was for about 100 yards there's this VISCIOUS hill that defeats me every time.
usually on my regular-not-long-runs i run half a mile at my comfortable pace (about 11 MM) then half a mile at hopeful marathon pace (9MM) then back to 11MM for half a mile, etc etc. i live in a pretty hilly area so even though the marathon i'm going to do may have some hills, i think i'll be ok, even if there's a really epic one, and i have to walk it a bit. like you said, forward motion is better than no motion.

i just started a new "lazyman" card today, it's all the same mileage as a ironman, and you see how quickly you can get it all done. i'm hoping i can get my first card here done in less than a month, but with no place to swim, it might be a tad longer. LOL i feel like i got a pretty good start on it today though with that 5.7 mile run!

seems like there was something else.....oh! cheri--look in the classified sec of this site, there's a felt bike on there for sale..it's PRETTY!!! it gave me super bike envy--i can't remember what the chick was asking for it, but i think it was around the $1500 mark.

oh, and the sleeping on the stomach/softball/chest envy.....ok. still with the LOLing, but lemme just say that when i lose weight, that's the FIRST place i lose it...why? i have no idea, but i went from a 38D to a 36C pretty quickly, and i could probably go down another size if i were to go buy a new bra.