Ghoulie March (biking) Madness!!! (Page 28)

ironannekidd - 2010-03-08 6:30 PM Here is the pic of my turtle tattoo. The quality isn't great, I took it with my phone. As soon as I can get someone to take a picture of the shark on my back I'll post that, both kids said no.

The red is my daughters birthstone, the blue is my sons.
 

iowagander - 2010-03-08 5:38 PM

Great run Robin! I hope you had a good show to watch or some good music, because I can't imagine being on the treadmill that long. Nicely done, Ghoulie

ironannekidd - 2010-03-08 5:50 PM So my big bike ride did not go as planned tonight.

It was 58 out, but breezy. I had no tights, they were all still wet in the washing machine. I thought I'd be fine in shorts and long sleeves, I probably would have been.

I had a flat and I have more problems pumping up tires than is legal. I wanted to get out of the house by 4:30, it was more like 4:45 until I got going.

I was moving along ok, lots of hills the first couple of miles but something didn't feel right. After 6 miles I stopped to take a look and I realized the back brakes were rubbing. I adjusted them but dropped my bike in the process. I started moving again and I hear a loud pinging noise.

I stopped again at the top of the hill to take a look. It sounds like it's coming from the front but I'm not 100% sure. I also started having problems shifting. I should have taken a right and headed out to finish my ride, but I went straight and headed home.

I still need to take a look so I can ride tomorrow night. If I can't figure it out I'll have my husband drop it off at the LBS at the end of the week while it's raining.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-08 4:05 PM EVENING GHOULIES.

uber nice day.  5 sunfilled days in a row.  how FRIGGING FANTASTIC IS THAT!???!!!

geesh. you'd think i live in San Diego with TOM its been sooooo sunny here!


nice recovery swim today.  1000 yds.  500 continuous and then 5x100 IM sets.

im more than good to go for my indoor tri on the 21st.

whoop!


then it was out with a friend (that i dd the swim with) for coffee and chat. 

she just tickles my funny bone, she's soooo funny.  a new friend to me.  and im glad she's in my circle.  she used to swim w the master swim team. but took this season off to be home with her kids.  but she announced all the races at our home swim meet and we just clicked.

were gonna get together again next Monday.


having a nice chilaxing evening here at home w the boys.  DH is out working on his townhouse.  the more time he puts in, the closer we are to moving forward.  hopefully by the weekend of the 20th.


im taking my bike for a tune up tomorrow and then meeting a friend for lunch.  the weather looks rideable over the next couple of days.  im hoping to get out on Saturday to ride at least an hour or so, down at the park.

just so nice to see the sun, breath the fresh air.

spring is on the way.
stacieb

ironannekidd - 2010-03-08 4:30 PM Here is the pic of my turtle tattoo. The quality isn't great, I took it with my phone. As soon as I can get someone to take a picture of the shark on my back I'll post that, both kids said no.

The red is my daughters birthstone, the blue is my sons.
 

kcarroll - 2010-03-08 5:36 PM Hi Ghouls.  Well I ran 4 tonight and the knee did ok.  Took it slow and easy.  Ran up the hills but walked the downhills.  For whatever reason, those hurt the most.  Now hanging out in the compression tights and going to work the ITB on the foam roller.

Slow and Easy *Toppage*

ironannekidd - 2010-03-08 3:50 PMSo my big bike ride did not go as planned tonight.

It was 58 out, but breezy. I had no tights, they were all still wet in the washing machine. I thought I'd be fine in shorts and long sleeves, I probably would have been.

I had a flat and I have more problems pumping up tires than is legal. I wanted to get out of the house by 4:30, it was more like 4:45 until I got going.

I was moving along ok, lots of hills the first couple of miles but something didn't feel right. After 6 miles I stopped to take a look and I realized the back brakes were rubbing. I adjusted them but dropped my bike in the process. I started moving again and I hear a loud pinging noise.

I stopped again at the top of the hill to take a look. It sounds like it's coming from the front but I'm not 100% sure. I also started having problems shifting. I should have taken a right and headed out to finish my ride, but I went straight and headed home.

I still need to take a look so I can ride tomorrow night. If I can't figure it out I'll have my husband drop it off at the LBS at the end of the week while it's raining.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-08 5:09 PMoh yeah.

its decided.

im getting my nose pierced.

the week of my triathlon

anyone know how far in advance i need to get my nose pierced BEFORE i can swim (Melindy maybe you know....medically speaking???)


i have an UBER FAB over 40 friend at the Y...she just FRIGGING AWESOME.

her and her husband both compete in body building.  she does the womens 'fitness' competitions which is much more feminine than those muscle bound women.

anywho.

she's fabulous and gorgeous and wants to get her belly button pierced.

so were gonna go and get pierced together.

how frigging awesome is that.

i want to get a teeny tiny stone.

it'll be nice to have company.

whoop!
stacieb

ironannekidd - 2010-03-08 5:30 PMHere is the pic of my turtle tattoo. The quality isn't great, I took it with my phone. As soon as I can get someone to take a picture of the shark on my back I'll post that, both kids said no.

The red is my daughters birthstone, the blue is my sons.
 

givemashot - 2010-03-09 12:02 AM Gorgeous colors!! How long did you say you've had them? Do you have to be careful so the color doesn't fade?

kcarroll - 2010-03-08 8:36 PM Hi Ghouls.  Well I ran 4 tonight and the knee did ok.  Took it slow and easy.  Ran up the hills but walked the downhills.  For whatever reason, those hurt the most.  Now hanging out in the compression tights and going to work the ITB on the foam roller.

Slow and Easy *Toppage*

iowagander - 2010-03-08 11:14 PM

Nose piercings, belly button rings, and tattoos all in one page! Very cool ladies. Maybe one of these days I'll post my tats as well. There's another I really wanna get, but I'm definitely waiting until after my race. I've been wanting a Viking ship for a long time now, and if I can find gainful employment I think I'll pull the trigger.

givemashot - 2010-03-08 11:00 PM Sweet, Stacie. i like the look of the little tiny stones. Nice choice.

iowagander - 2010-03-09 12:54 AM Good evening Ghoulies. I just posted some pics from my ride today in my album. We had a break in the clouds long enough for some nice views of San Diego Bay from on top of Cabrillo National Monument. In the distance WAY over my right shoulder is where my office is. Good views, but I make up for it with the traffic

skrtrnr - 2010-03-09 7:49 AM

thanks so much AMY.

i kept thinking maybe i was too old to get a nose ring but then i started seeing women my age w nose piercings and i thought if they can, i can.

then ive seen a few w those tiny stones...i really like the look too.

what with my funky hair

uber cool glasses

and stylish new clothes.

im gonna have it goin' on thats for sure.

i'll be beating those cute boys off with sticks. 

should be fun!
stacieb