2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open (Page 3)

Bummer on the crash - there are only two kinds of cyclists...those that have crashed and those that will.  Glad you came out relatively unscathed.  I've been pretty luck so far, only one major one (ER visit but bike was OK ).  I've crashed more often just unclipping wrong.  

Day off for me today, sitting at a swim meet.  My daughter posted three PRs this weekend so far in what appears to be a slow pool.  

I travel this week so some hotel gym time for me.

Mike sorry totally missed the part where you were back to running!  That's fantastic!!  Keep us up on your progress between now and June (I know you will).

Dave what the ever living hell, now your car too?  I'm sorry life is just kicking you square in the balls right now.  One of my memorable 'lowest' points in life came during a really bad month, which I admit is not as bad as yours, but I've used that month to motivate me that things will get better.  In the span of 30 days, I lost two grandparents, my first serious GF in the real world (ie not college) aka the first girl that actually made me think of marriage broke up with me, and my car got stolen.  The car was the last piece.  That was it, I had nothing left at that point.  This is like 17 years ago now.  Of course life has improved since then so I've always used that as a reminder any time I hit a low point (and I've hit a few even in the past few years).

Me - still haven't got much/any working out going on, and won't any time for a month at least probably two.  Unless you count shoveling.  I am looking forward to the Tour Down Under though.  It's the unofficial start to the professional Cycling season, a 'short' 6 day/800k tour in Australia.  Starts up on the 14th.  My listings don't go out that far yet but really hoping it will be on NBCSN or the new Olympic Channel (which is where they covered a bunch of cycling late last year).

Hey Eric - not sure how the trainer search is going, but on a budget this deal is hard to beat:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-tt-01-magnetic-turbo-trainer-incl-riser/

It's a mag trainer, 6 levels of resistance that you switch with the little remote thing.  But it will get you up and running for $55 incl free shipping, 4.1/5 stars on 24 reviews.

This week's goals are about 4.5 hours on the trainer or spin bike, and hour on the treadmill, and about 4-5K in the pool.  Already behind as I missed a swim session Monday afternoon due to the freezing rain Nicole mentioned above.  I'm up in CT (just north of Hartford) for a few days.  They have one of those new ICG spin bikes with the power meters on them so I can have a targeted workout on them, plus we have a pool (15 yards) that is just long enough to do a little swimming.

Got in trainer sessions yesterday (a complete failure to do 6 x 3' @ 120%) and then this morning (a more successful attempt at 45' Z2 plus four 45" sprints in the middle).

After a very slack filled year, it's time to get back in shape! Granted a 25k trail run isn't quite slacking off, but compared to my 2016 mileage I didn't do much in 2017. My new job is also much busier so I haven't had as much time for forums. Part of my goal is to change that in an effort to stay accountable.

NAME: Mark

STORY: Started triathlons about 5 years ago after getting into running. In 2016 I went real heavy into half-marathons and completed 8 of them. This lead to a bit of burnout in 2017 and I decieded to tone it back and focused mainly on trail running. Mid 2017 I changed jobs which messed with my training schedule (at my old job I could take long lunches for runs/rides) which let to a severe case of slacking off and some weight gain. Now that Lake San Antonio has enough water in it, the Wildflower triathlon is back and I promised myself I would return and do the Olympic distance so it's time to get myself back in shape!

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 cats.

CURRENT TRAINING: Getting back into multi-sport training with short bike rides, swims, and road runs.

2017 RACES: 25k Trail run was the highlight.

RACES PLANNED FOR 18: Wildflower! Doing the Olympic distance this year.

BEER PREFERENCE: Hoppy IPA's and heavy stouts.

WEIGHT LOSS: 15 lbs at least, 20 would be nice.

WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I like endurance sports and beer.

Welcome back Mark!  Love the shirt in the profile pic btw.

Not that you can really see it, the profile pics are so small - but in mine under the wetsuit vest that I've attempted to pul off while running in that pic, you can see the bottom of the tri top version of the same.

Dave we'll have to dig up the Jakroo link for newer folks to be able to order one.  They ain't cheap for ordering one, but at least you can get one (at least you could last year) as they have the artwork saved.

Sandi!!!  Welcome back!  So good to hear from you and know that you're doing well.

Cool!! Sandi's back.  Glad you are doing well.