Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Open For Business (Page 35)

Originally posted by b2b14

ok guys this is my worst stent ever. the surgery has left me unmotivated. i still cant swim, bike or run (or lift) I can and have been drinking beer. I can at least shower as of today so I am planning to walk 2 laps at the lake (prob jog the uphills) tomorrow. I promise to do better with the group going forward.

I like the ideas for shirts so far but +1 on the 4th square, but I like the kona idea.

On a positive note my Belgian IIPA turned out good and the Bourbon Barrel aged BIIPA was great. (same batch split in 2) . Apparently according to my wife i promised my anesthesiologist one of each since he is a home brewer.

Originally posted by Snewo



I love the drawing, he's very talented. I decided to grab a blank cycling jersey and throw some items on it to see if we can get a layout that meets what everyone wants. I realize that this may be a little busy, I'm just throwing something out to get us talking. Without a doubt fifth's BIL needs to be the center of focus.


-Snewo

Originally posted by Qua17

Just checking in.... I know I'm supposed to be a good example to the group - but I am having a difficult time these days with sustaining my motivation. Ever since the end of my IM in August of last year, I haven't felt the same fire as I have had in years past. Plus, work these days blows which saps my energy more.

I'm not posting hoping to garner sympathy - just putting it out there as a way to explain my less than perfect participation and hoping to let others know that they aren't the only ones fighting the good fight. Hoping tomorrow I wake up with the switch back on...

The group is doing great and I'm proud to be a part. You guys rock!

Originally posted by Snewo



Me too, I updated the shirt with the new BDAS Dude...

Originally posted by sandishr

Hi all,

It's been about a month....sorry for dropping off the face of the earth. Unfortunately after my last post, things went from bad to worse to pretty horrid. The uveitis was determined to be caused by a virus...basically, think herpes/cold sore/shingles, if you've ever had the chicken pox virus you can get shingles/cold sore/etc....in this case, the virus emerged through my optic nerve and essentially destroyed the retina in my left eye. We've been in a month long fight to save what very, very little vision remains. The virus was incredibly aggressive in my case, and I've been on a regimen of incredibly high levels of oral antivirals and antiviral injections in my eye every three days. A common result of this is retinal detachment as the retina is so degraded it basically starts fraying away from the eye, and about ten days ago it became apparent my retina was indeed starting to go, so I had surgery last week to attempt to save what little retina they could. I've basically been grounded for four weeks...slow walking is all I've been permitted. And let me tell you, it's not going over well. I haven't been this inactive in years.

Next meeting with the surgeon is tomorrow, when I'll get some idea as to a recovery schedule, activity wise. I'm determined to maintain my goals and start up a recovery program and exercise schedule as soon as I possibly can. Fortunately, my right eye has thus far been unaffected, so I should be able to eventually return to a fairly normal, if different, life.

Realistically, the physical recovery may be the easiest part. I'm going from being a fully sighted person to a mono-sighted one, and there will be a whole barrel of challenges that go along with this. But I will be building a full recovery program into the next year. Starting up and maintaining my tri training feels like a critical part of the psychological recovery for me.

One question I think the group may be able to assist with...I've basically been scared into ALWAYS wearing protective eyewear. Since I only have one remaining sighted eye, the motto is to preserve it at all costs. This means protective glasses for cycling and running...something I've never bothered with before and honestly....I freaking hate protective eyewear, even sunglasses, so this is something I am going to have to seriously have to work on and research. I know many athletes use these....recommendations? I'll want something comfortable to exercise in, comfortable to sweat in, etc. etc. I may need multiple different options, so please feel free to chime in with what you like and why.

Hope to catch up with all of you!

Sandi

Originally posted by Qua17


I know I keep making suggestions - and I'm sorry to be a P.I.T.A... but I think it would look even more cool if we swapped the front for the back - so fifth's BIL's sketch is on the front with BDAS and Powered by Hops on the back.


Thoughts?

Originally posted by Snewo

I'm trying to work everyone's wishes into this version. How about now? I'm assuming we could move the layout over to a tri top instead if that's what people want.



-Snewo

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon



Clipless pedals are a game-changer.

The first time you ride outside, you will fall. Buy a set of knee pads and wear some gloves. It took 18 months for the knee scrapes to fade for me - getting old means we heal really slow for scrapped knees. Find a big, open parking lot, and ride in circles at a medium-slow pace, and just practice clipping out - like 50 or 75 times per side, all while pedaling in a circle. It's not hard, but it is a learned-skill.

Also, bike shoes are so much nicer because the soles are so stiff that they transmit power smoothly, without the insoles absorbing it.

Originally posted by sandishr

Oh, I have the Home Depot/Lowes/etc. protective gear right now. Honestly, while functional they are very uncomfortable. I'm looking specifically for protective eyewear for athletes. I'm sure it exists...I've just never been a runner or cyclist who cared about sunglasses or other protective eyewear, but am now needing to!

Sandi

Originally posted by SoberMike

I was supposed to swim yesterday before work, but it was sunny and nearly 70 degrees out. When Mother Nature throws a day like that at you in February it would be simply rude not to take advantage of it. So, I got in a 32 mile ride and will do my swim in the morning on the way home from work. Somehow its easier to justify being inside at 6:30 am when its 30 degrees out. Also- loving all the ideas for the shirts. I have yet to see one I don't like.

Originally posted by acdkayak

Name: Anne

Story: Last July while picking up my 8 year old daughters race packet for a kiddie tri, I had an overwhelming desire to sign up for the adult super sprint. I talked myself out of it because I had not done any exercise in about a year, and weighed in at 220 and am only 5'4". Instead I found a race the next week that i knew i could walk the run leg, and knew i could cycle. I went to the pool that night and decided if i didnt drown swimming the distance for the race leg, i would sign up. I didnt drown.

Family Status:
Married with two daughters (9 & 7) and a 17 yo son from previous marriage.

Current Training:
Run focused over the winter. Spin classes for winter cycling...not much swimming since last season ended.
In March I start back with masters 2x a week. As weather warms Iwill cycle more as the world around me cycles.

2014 races:
A couple of 5ks and 2 local super sprint triathlons and 1 small duathlon.

2015 races:
Many. We have lots of local super sprints and sprints that I plan on using for training. I also have 2 century bike rides scheduled. I kick off the season with a half marathon march 14th., cherry blossom 10 miler in april, and the lincoln half marathon in may. My first season culminates with the Miami 70.3 in October.

Beer Preference:
Ok..my husband is master brewer and we are part owners of a microbrewery....that being said i have a rather wide palate and enjoy most beers . Currently my favorite is an IPA that has some neat tropical overtones.

Weight loss:
Remember i said that i started this at 220? I have only weighed myself once since then...around october, and had lost 30 pounds. While i need to lose significant weight, my goal is to improve times and endurance and feel good. I will weigh in again at the end of march as that is my self determined start of my season. Someday i would like to see 135 again...till then i just keep training and eating what works.

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon



Use of a logo on apparel is governed by licensing and is a no-no. There's an argument for fair-use, since use as to a tattoo on a caricature does not imply any level of endorsement, and the level of use is so low that it'll probably escape notice. Legally, I would advise as to not use the logo.

Personally, I also disagree with it - and I have a Moo-dot tattooed on my calf. [img] https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10386769_1... [/img]

I'll get on my soapbox for a moment - and I don't have a lot of room to talk here without being something of a hypocrite (with two IM-branded races and well over $1,000 in race fees paid alone, and likely at least two more coming up) - but I really don't like how much WTC's Ironman has become the defacto name for triathlon, especially among triathletes, who should all know better. I love Ironman Wisconsin, and I'll probably drive up there several times to ride the course with friends this summer - but when it comes to race quality, I preferred Rev3 and I hope Challenge keeps the standard.

Check-in at IM Racine involved four hours of standing in line, basically to sign a waiver that I had already agreed-to online; IMWI was almost as bad. The post-race food was medicore. Sure, the crowds make you feel something akin to god-hood, but the race-system itself could be made so much more efficient. There is no logical reason it should take that long to do anything, and it has to be a choice by the organization. Quassy and Dells both took me less than 10 minutes to check-in for.

That being said, unfortunately, if I do run a full-distance race this year, it will be an IM-branded race, because 11 more qualify me for a legacy slot and a trip to Kona.

Originally posted by sandishr

Hi all,

It's been about a month....sorry for dropping off the face of the earth. Unfortunately after my last post, things went from bad to worse to pretty horrid. The uveitis was determined to be caused by a virus...basically, think herpes/cold sore/shingles, if you've ever had the chicken pox virus you can get shingles/cold sore/etc....in this case, the virus emerged through my optic nerve and essentially destroyed the retina in my left eye. We've been in a month long fight to save what very, very little vision remains. The virus was incredibly aggressive in my case, and I've been on a regimen of incredibly high levels of oral antivirals and antiviral injections in my eye every three days. A common result of this is retinal detachment as the retina is so degraded it basically starts fraying away from the eye, and about ten days ago it became apparent my retina was indeed starting to go, so I had surgery last week to attempt to save what little retina they could. I've basically been grounded for four weeks...slow walking is all I've been permitted. And let me tell you, it's not going over well. I haven't been this inactive in years.

Next meeting with the surgeon is tomorrow, when I'll get some idea as to a recovery schedule, activity wise. I'm determined to maintain my goals and start up a recovery program and exercise schedule as soon as I possibly can. Fortunately, my right eye has thus far been unaffected, so I should be able to eventually return to a fairly normal, if different, life.

Realistically, the physical recovery may be the easiest part. I'm going from being a fully sighted person to a mono-sighted one, and there will be a whole barrel of challenges that go along with this. But I will be building a full recovery program into the next year. Starting up and maintaining my tri training feels like a critical part of the psychological recovery for me.

One question I think the group may be able to assist with...I've basically been scared into ALWAYS wearing protective eyewear. Since I only have one remaining sighted eye, the motto is to preserve it at all costs. This means protective glasses for cycling and running...something I've never bothered with before and honestly....I freaking hate protective eyewear, even sunglasses, so this is something I am going to have to seriously have to work on and research. I know many athletes use these....recommendations? I'll want something comfortable to exercise in, comfortable to sweat in, etc. etc. I may need multiple different options, so please feel free to chime in with what you like and why.

Hope to catch up with all of you!

Sandi

Originally posted by sandishr Oh, I have the Home Depot/Lowes/etc. protective gear right now. Honestly, while functional they are very uncomfortable. I'm looking specifically for protective eyewear for athletes. I'm sure it exists...I've just never been a runner or cyclist who cared about sunglasses or other protective eyewear, but am now needing to! Sandi

Originally posted by aviatrix802


-Snewo