SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 347)

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On a serious note,  does anyone have good suggestions for snack size meals (150-200 cal) that are filling?  I just have to laugh at plans that suggest 5 almonds and a piece of string cheese.  I can eat that while I'm thinking about what i'd lke to eat.

And w/ all of the smack talk going around about Lonestar, the pressure is building since I'm one of the head smack talkers.  I may have to pull a Lance Armstrong and get all scientific w/ the food and starting measuring everything that goes in and out. 

I was going to ask you if you knew about this. We USED to take gymnastics there. About a month ago the parent organization had a meeting explaining that none of the coaches were being paid, the new owners messed up their filing for bankrupcy (don't know if they got that done correct or not), they turned off the heater on the pool but said it was broken, the whole nine yards.  However no one from the gym told members anything, and of course they were still autodrafting all accounts.  I think the bank or the judge closed the doors.  I find it most interesting how there isn't any news coverage and obviously they aren't informing any of their members.  Sorry about your money. That really stinks.

I'm interested to see how you like this.  I can have a hard time in the winter when I loose my sun.  I've thought about vit D supplements. Keep posting your results.

Sam:

I like 94% fat free pop corn as a filling snack. I eat a whole bag at a time.

How would you measure what goes out? umm just sayin'

How about an apple and some peanut butter? Or make a good smoothie.

Fixed that for you.....

Sam--When I am watching things, I am a volume eater. Like you, 5 almonds and a piece of string cheese is a joke.  Here are some of my staples:

1. Egg Sandwich-1 fried egg in coconut oil, 1/2 piece toast, two super thin slices of cheese (optional), low cal mayo. I eat this as my second breakfast.  (est. 150-200 cals)

2. Soup-usually 1 cup of tomato diluted with some chicken broth and parm cheese top it off (110-150 cals)

3. Gynormous bowl of mixed greens with reduced fat cheese, couple of pieces of turkey and sunflower or pumpkin seeds with fav reduced fat dressing (150-200 cals)

4. Gynormous bowl of microwaved spinach with parm on top (<100 cals)

I ended up eliminating the apple/PB combo Trevor recommended because I found myself eating the apple so I could gorge on the PB out of the jar. BAD for someone 4'10".

Tony--thanks for the info.  Being totally clueless I need to go with Option A.  Putting together my own bike is a recipe for disaster.

Thanks for the info, Tony. Hmmm... now I'm thinking I might be better off driving. I'm not sure I'd still be able to walk once I got to Galveston though after 35 hours in the car. Even if I split it up over 3 days that's a lot of sitting time.

I'm not getting Lonestar emails

I think these are e-mails between Sam and John insulting one another

Yes - Tony is correct.  Besides the insults and smack we post on BT, we have our daily dose through email.  I think we figured that we would not subject everyone to ALL of our insults. 

It's kind of funny since it's like a tortoise and a snail arguing about who's faster.  Right Mr. 7:42 Buffalo Springs?

Hearing about everyone's training plan start dates is making me feel like a TOTAL slacker. I don't start specific training until the beginning of February for IMCDA, and Lonestar will be a training race for that, so ummm... save me a beer. 

Sam and Tony- Thanks for the clarification on the emails. Although Sam and John smack talk is my favorite.  

Edited by roni_runnw 2009-11-17 10:08 AM

Don't sweat it - for you ad Suzy Lonestar is training.  Tony and I have Lonestar on our radar as an "A" race.  It will be fun no matter what. 

BTW here is the message back from the other bike shop listed (Webster)

We should have our plan set by January. We will be setting assembly fees and we will be able to take in your bike, assemble and rebox it for you. This is our 5th or so year at this race. We do not ship home though. You need to have a return label printed when you ship it here.

We will send it out for you, but this is the part you have to read. You MUST get a return label printed. You want the bike to be in your name in both directions so that if something happens to it you are the responsible party. You want to be the insured party under all circumstances. It should be about $60 to assemble your bike and $40 to box it. Let me know if you have any more questions.

We will bring the bike to you also if you need us to, and we will be able to take it from the race back to the shop. All bikes will get shipped out Mon-Tues, as long as return labels are printed. We will be able to print them at the race for those who do not follow directions too. This is our 5th year so we are used to having to make exceptions.

pretty much.  oh and i fixed that for ya.

snack. honey peanut butter and celery. 

Roni you're to nice to talk sh+t to.  at least for right now.

that's key.  if tri on the run does not do this then here's your shop if you go this route.  i'm still waiting to here back from the RD.

Andy, the price keeps dropping.

Ergomo

 

I'm sure there are lots of smart responses to this already, I'm still catching up but had to respond. 

PLEASE PROMISE TO USE DIFFERENT SCALES FOR THE "IN" AND THE "OUT"

For those doing Lonestar and are worried about your bikes.... Check w/ http://www.tribiketransport.com/default.asp

They may be going down there?  I am telling you all though... If you know how to take your pedals off (REVERSE THREAD), and unscrew a few screws..... It is not hard!  Don't be afraid to try this out on your own. 

Yeah slacker. You're the only one I know who does a marathon as a warm up for a longer race.

Edited by Redknight 2009-11-17 12:15 PM

Thought  I would pass this thought along.  As stocking stuffers for both my girls I've ordered each of them a Road ID, the wrist band -size S.  I have a friend who did this for her daughter and it fits great on her little one's ankle. That way my kids have all their emergency info right there. Thought it would work for vacations as well, not just riding.  Great little tags incase you get separated at Disney or something. 

Road ID is having a promotion right now if you are interested. Use the code PCSaveOurHair9 to get 15% off.  Pretty good.