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2015-06-26 5:59 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer I agree with you Janyne, I think it's a big ruse so we don't give her a hard time about doing a 10k swim next week. Although she is here were we are almost free of mosquito born viruses (but not quite) so she may well be on the mend. Because of stupid work I haven't had a chance to catch up with them yet. Maybe today. Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! June 27-28
Wait, Yanti says she's off the DL.That means we have more racers than DLers. Keep getting better, DLers. Let's get that list down to nil! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO racers!! MR Matt, no flipping over the handle bars allowed and don't do anything that would make you the Butt of any jokes, 'kay? Yanti's just saying that because she's got a 10k swim coming up! |
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2015-06-26 6:01 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer GO MATT, KATE AND TOM! Racing Manatees!!! June 27-28
I hope that knee is getting better Erin, glad to hear the ankle is good to go Chris. |
2015-06-26 6:40 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) My friend who is hiking the Appalachian Trail was passed today at about mile 1525 by Scott Jurek. He is on schedule to beat the record -but not by much, which is awesome, but I kinda hope he doesn't. The record is currently held by a woman who completed it with way less support. I'm rooting for her record to stand. Still, this is amazing. |
2015-06-26 6:57 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Expert 2122 Next to a big lake | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by popsracer I don't know what I was thinking yesterday but I decided to run sockless. It was very warm and I guess I wanted as little on as possible but what a stupid decision. Had to cut the last mile of my run as my achilles was a bloody mess. I was hoping to run a 10k tomorrow but not so sure now. It is supposed to be very hot here this weekend. Hope everyone has a good weekend. moleskin, duct tape and socks. I don't want to hijack but on a similar note, I am going to loose a toenail (middle one) after a bike run brick workout. Its only half gone though. Debating the tape it and deal with it for a while or grip it and pull. Both will hurt but what one gets me back on good training ground sooner? I also want it to heal properly and both methods have resulted in mixed success. suggestions? |
2015-06-26 8:19 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by popsracer I don't know what I was thinking yesterday but I decided to run sockless. It was very warm and I guess I wanted as little on as possible but what a stupid decision. Had to cut the last mile of my run as my achilles was a bloody mess. I was hoping to run a 10k tomorrow but not so sure now. It is supposed to be very hot here this weekend. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Ouch! If you're determined to do the 10K, get some moleskin or something to protect that area and WEAR SOCKS. If I were you though, I'd skip it, especially since it's going to be really hot. If I wasn't really sure of all those other things working well I'd probably skip it too. Injuries like this are annoying, but the do need time to heal. |
2015-06-27 8:11 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Veteran 1100 Dayton | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Happy birthday Chris! |
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2015-06-27 2:56 PM in reply to: ponderingfox |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by ponderingfox Happy birthday Chris! Me too, happy Birthday Chris! I hope you are having a fantastic day. |
2015-06-28 8:25 AM in reply to: ponderingfox |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by ponderingfox HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! Happy birthday Chris! (Sorry I'm late) |
2015-06-28 9:17 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by amd723 Yeah but wasn't hers totally unsupported? I thought that put the speed records in different categories (supported vs unsupported )My friend who is hiking the Appalachian Trail was passed today at about mile 1525 by Scott Jurek. He is on schedule to beat the record -but not by much, which is awesome, but I kinda hope he doesn't. The record is currently held by a woman who completed it with way less support. I'm rooting for her record to stand. Still, this is amazing. |
2015-06-28 10:23 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Yeah but wasn't hers totally unsupported? I thought that put the speed records in different categories (supported vs unsupported ) My friend who is hiking the Appalachian Trail was passed today at about mile 1525 by Scott Jurek. He is on schedule to beat the record -but not by much, which is awesome, but I kinda hope he doesn't. The record is currently held by a woman who completed it with way less support. I'm rooting for her record to stand. Still, this is amazing. I'm not 100% sure, but I thought her husband supported her. |
2015-06-29 10:38 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by amd723 My friend who is hiking the Appalachian Trail was passed today at about mile 1525 by Scott Jurek. He is on schedule to beat the record -but not by much, which is awesome, but I kinda hope he doesn't. The record is currently held by a woman who completed it with way less support. I'm rooting for her record to stand. Still, this is amazing. Very cool! And yeah, I'm rooting for the woman's record to stand, too. |
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2015-06-29 10:41 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Thank you for all the Birthday well wishes. |
2015-06-29 11:40 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Edited by popsracer 2015-06-29 11:42 AM |
2015-06-29 1:19 PM in reply to: popsracer |
812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Good stuff Steve!! |
2015-06-29 1:23 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Your son sounds like a great kid and a real inspiration - evidently the apple doesn't fall farther than the tree. I had a good weekend, but I'm sooooooo tired. Swam 1,400 yds. in Friday and 1,600 yds. on Sunday. That's the most I've done this year and it felt better than I thought it would, especially after Saturday. Saturday, I tried out the bike route for my tri at the end of July. OMG. I'm really glad I did some recon. I've never done that much climbing so it was a real learning experience. Now I know that I need to back off at the beginning so I have more left for the last part of the climb. I did pretty well during the first 3.5 mi. or so, which had a fairly easy grade. Then we took a turn onto another road, which was significantly harder. Stopped at mi. 4 to catch my breath, and again at mi. 5. At mi. 5.5, I got off the bike (had to lean on DH to get my leg over the seat) and walked around a little, telling myself, "This is supposed to be fun. I'm supposed to be enjoying this. I've survived worse." Got back on the bike, made it to mi. 6, hip was starting to complain, quads were burning, I couldn't breathe, and I called it a day. Then we turned around and rode back down. THAT was fun. Got up to almost 28 mph. Wheeee! We then drove the entire climb. There's another 1.5-2 mi. up that is even harder than the middle part. We're going back up this weekend to just ride that top part, then the following weekend to see if I can make it to the top, even if I have to stop a few times to recover. Luckily the last 4 mi. are downhill. Hopefully I won't fall off my bike at T2. |
2015-06-29 1:33 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Your son sounds like a great kid and a real inspiration - evidently the apple doesn't fall farther than the tree. I had a good weekend, but I'm sooooooo tired. Swam 1,400 yds. in Friday and 1,600 yds. on Sunday. That's the most I've done this year and it felt better than I thought it would, especially after Saturday. Saturday, I tried out the bike route for my tri at the end of July. OMG. I'm really glad I did some recon. I've never done that much climbing so it was a real learning experience. Now I know that I need to back off at the beginning so I have more left for the last part of the climb. I did pretty well during the first 3.5 mi. or so, which had a fairly easy grade. Then we took a turn onto another road, which was significantly harder. Stopped at mi. 4 to catch my breath, and again at mi. 5. At mi. 5.5, I got off the bike (had to lean on DH to get my leg over the seat) and walked around a little, telling myself, "This is supposed to be fun. I'm supposed to be enjoying this. I've survived worse." Got back on the bike, made it to mi. 6, hip was starting to complain, quads were burning, I couldn't breathe, and I called it a day. Then we turned around and rode back down. THAT was fun. Got up to almost 28 mph. Wheeee! We then drove the entire climb. There's another 1.5-2 mi. up that is even harder than the middle part. We're going back up this weekend to just ride that top part, then the following weekend to see if I can make it to the top, even if I have to stop a few times to recover. Luckily the last 4 mi. are downhill. Hopefully I won't fall off my bike at T2. What kind of gearing do you have on your bike? I checked my wife's bike after her race (it's my old tri bike) and didn't realize there was a 11-23 cassette on there. She had to walk two of the steepest hills. She would kill me if she knew that I had an 11-28 sitting in my parts bin. Good that you got out to check the course. You'll get further up it each time out. Come race day it will be a piece of cake. |
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2015-06-29 1:54 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Your son sounds like a great kid and a real inspiration - evidently the apple doesn't fall farther than the tree. I had a good weekend, but I'm sooooooo tired. Swam 1,400 yds. in Friday and 1,600 yds. on Sunday. That's the most I've done this year and it felt better than I thought it would, especially after Saturday. Saturday, I tried out the bike route for my tri at the end of July. OMG. I'm really glad I did some recon. I've never done that much climbing so it was a real learning experience. Now I know that I need to back off at the beginning so I have more left for the last part of the climb. I did pretty well during the first 3.5 mi. or so, which had a fairly easy grade. Then we took a turn onto another road, which was significantly harder. Stopped at mi. 4 to catch my breath, and again at mi. 5. At mi. 5.5, I got off the bike (had to lean on DH to get my leg over the seat) and walked around a little, telling myself, "This is supposed to be fun. I'm supposed to be enjoying this. I've survived worse." Got back on the bike, made it to mi. 6, hip was starting to complain, quads were burning, I couldn't breathe, and I called it a day. Then we turned around and rode back down. THAT was fun. Got up to almost 28 mph. Wheeee! We then drove the entire climb. There's another 1.5-2 mi. up that is even harder than the middle part. We're going back up this weekend to just ride that top part, then the following weekend to see if I can make it to the top, even if I have to stop a few times to recover. Luckily the last 4 mi. are downhill. Hopefully I won't fall off my bike at T2. I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! |
2015-06-29 1:59 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! Actually, my RoadID says that because I know I have. Climbing a hill is way easier to manage than 2.5 years of constant pain and 2 surgeries!! |
2015-06-29 2:00 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Your son sounds like a great kid and a real inspiration - evidently the apple doesn't fall farther than the tree. I had a good weekend, but I'm sooooooo tired. Swam 1,400 yds. in Friday and 1,600 yds. on Sunday. That's the most I've done this year and it felt better than I thought it would, especially after Saturday. Saturday, I tried out the bike route for my tri at the end of July. OMG. I'm really glad I did some recon. I've never done that much climbing so it was a real learning experience. Now I know that I need to back off at the beginning so I have more left for the last part of the climb. I did pretty well during the first 3.5 mi. or so, which had a fairly easy grade. Then we took a turn onto another road, which was significantly harder. Stopped at mi. 4 to catch my breath, and again at mi. 5. At mi. 5.5, I got off the bike (had to lean on DH to get my leg over the seat) and walked around a little, telling myself, "This is supposed to be fun. I'm supposed to be enjoying this. I've survived worse." Got back on the bike, made it to mi. 6, hip was starting to complain, quads were burning, I couldn't breathe, and I called it a day. Then we turned around and rode back down. THAT was fun. Got up to almost 28 mph. Wheeee! We then drove the entire climb. There's another 1.5-2 mi. up that is even harder than the middle part. We're going back up this weekend to just ride that top part, then the following weekend to see if I can make it to the top, even if I have to stop a few times to recover. Luckily the last 4 mi. are downhill. Hopefully I won't fall off my bike at T2. I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! Sounds like you guys had a great weekend. I didn't do my MTB race, which worked out for the better, as I just kind of felt off all weekend. I was planning on riding 2 hours Sunday, and called it after an hour. I'm planning on taking today off and try to get back at it again tomorrow. |
2015-06-29 2:02 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by popsracer What kind of gearing do you have on your bike? I checked my wife's bike after her race (it's my old tri bike) and didn't realize there was a 11-23 cassette on there. She had to walk two of the steepest hills. She would kill me if she knew that I had an 11-28 sitting in my parts bin. Good that you got out to check the course. You'll get further up it each time out. Come race day it will be a piece of cake. I have a 12-26 cassette and 3 chain rings. Should I try monkeying around with that a month out from my race? |
2015-06-29 2:09 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by jmkizer I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! Actually, my RoadID says that because I know I have. Climbing a hill is way easier to manage than 2.5 years of constant pain and 2 surgeries!! Shut up legs! |
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2015-06-29 2:18 PM in reply to: popsracer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Congrats to you and your wife! Gotta love a 9 year old who can already give you guilt!! |
2015-06-29 2:19 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by popsracer Hope that everyone had a great weekend and that you, Chris, had a wonderful birthday. I went ahead and ran a 10k Saturday. I did the 5k at the event last year and it really was a great event. The 5k course was very flat and I assumed the 10k course would be the same. 1.5 miles into the race things were going great and I was thinking PR all morning. Turned a corner and there was a monster hill that was half a mile of straight up. It brought everyone to a crawl. Felt pretty strong and got up ok but it took it's toll and there would be no PR. Passed a few people in the latter miles which felt good and I finished strong. Not the greatest time but I'll take it. Had to hurry home as my wife was doing a sprint triathlon which started at 1:00 which I decided not to do so I could support her. It was hot but she got through it. As time goes on I think she is beginning to realize couch to tri is getting very tough. She is doing the Seawheeze HM in Vancouver with me in about six weeks so hopefully she'll take the cue and get a few miles in. Got in a short but hard effort on my bike yesterday. At about 8:30 in the evening, my son (he's nine) asked me to go on a ride/run with him (he rides, I run). I was beat and said, "Aww, I'm really tired". He says, "Yeah, I am too but I'll suck it up". How can you not refuse that? I wonder where he gets this from??? Your son sounds like a great kid and a real inspiration - evidently the apple doesn't fall farther than the tree. I had a good weekend, but I'm sooooooo tired. Swam 1,400 yds. in Friday and 1,600 yds. on Sunday. That's the most I've done this year and it felt better than I thought it would, especially after Saturday. Saturday, I tried out the bike route for my tri at the end of July. OMG. I'm really glad I did some recon. I've never done that much climbing so it was a real learning experience. Now I know that I need to back off at the beginning so I have more left for the last part of the climb. I did pretty well during the first 3.5 mi. or so, which had a fairly easy grade. Then we took a turn onto another road, which was significantly harder. Stopped at mi. 4 to catch my breath, and again at mi. 5. At mi. 5.5, I got off the bike (had to lean on DH to get my leg over the seat) and walked around a little, telling myself, "This is supposed to be fun. I'm supposed to be enjoying this. I've survived worse." Got back on the bike, made it to mi. 6, hip was starting to complain, quads were burning, I couldn't breathe, and I called it a day. Then we turned around and rode back down. THAT was fun. Got up to almost 28 mph. Wheeee! We then drove the entire climb. There's another 1.5-2 mi. up that is even harder than the middle part. We're going back up this weekend to just ride that top part, then the following weekend to see if I can make it to the top, even if I have to stop a few times to recover. Luckily the last 4 mi. are downhill. Hopefully I won't fall off my bike at T2. Sounds like you've had a great 3 days of work outs and will be well prepared for your race! |
2015-06-29 2:21 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by jmkizer I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! Actually, my RoadID says that because I know I have. Climbing a hill is way easier to manage than 2.5 years of constant pain and 2 surgeries!! Shut up legs! haha, love that! While not original, I often tell myself "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (but this may kill you)". |
2015-06-29 2:24 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by jmkizer I'm glad that you were able to use the Beer Mile video as inspiration! "People have done things harder than this. People have done things harder than this." Seriously, great effort out there this weekend! Actually, my RoadID says that because I know I have. Climbing a hill is way easier to manage than 2.5 years of constant pain and 2 surgeries!! Shut up legs! haha, love that! While not original, I often tell myself "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (but this may kill you)". That's awesome. I'm gonna have to borrow that! |
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