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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() While in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, we made some new friends. Here they are with Peggy...
We had a nice room at the stern of the ship with a big balcony. Here is my morning view in Cabo... Getting the laps is was easy... sort of... Three laps to the mile...around deck #3, running on the level under the lifeboats... It was such a healthy get away, we are doing it again 1/10/09 if anyone wants to join us... Best to all, Emerson
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() abud7373 - 2008-03-16 5:25 PM Thank you for posting the photo. It is great. ps it's Cavan and Izzy ![]() Got it and fixed it... EK |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yeah, I know. Too much work and not enough play/training in my life these days! Julie - Loved the pics of your bike ride! How did the mountain bike race go? (The sausage finger is still... well, it's still fatter than any of my other fingers. But I still don't think it's broken. At least, it doesn't hurt like I'd think a broken bone would.) Pam - Enjoy your Spring Break! Emerson and Amy - How cool is it that you got to meet one another and your families! Great picture of all of you! ![]() Emerson - CONGRATULATIONS on your PR! A cruise and a half-marathon??? Wow, you've been busy! Great pictures! I especially liked the one of Peggy with her new friends! Ooops, I'm cooking up some chicken, and I think it's starting to burn! Better go check! ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() That is one beautiful group between Amy and her family and Emerson and Peggy! A little jealous that part of our group got to meet up. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Nice job on the PR Emerson! Got in my first run OUTSIDE today!! It was amazing...but different muscles are sore |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I love the pictures, everyone looks so happy. Amy what a lovely family! And Emerson you have a very bright eyed courageous wife, after all she's been through she has a beautiful smile on her face and I bet she brings joy to many, that's what you call a survivor and a wonderful example of what life is all about. Amy the kids are soooooo cute, enjoy every min. you have with them as they grow, it goes by soooo quick, and thank the husband for being a supportive spouse, I have one also but many women don't. Emerson I love the photos of the water and cruise ship, I love to travel and hopefully we will meet up one day. Enjoy joining the real world again. ![]() Amy IN |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-10 9:46 PM medic0020 - 2008-03-08 9:43 AM Well--somehow I survived my 4th half-mary. It was ridiculously windy out there. Going out of downtown, the wind was head-on. I really hoped that meant that we'd have it behind us for the 2 mile uphill to finish the course. No such luck! I blew up during mile 11 thanks to the hill and wind. I had been on track to beat my PR by about 4-5 minutes. I still squeeked in about 30-40 secs under but it was close. Hope you guys are all having a great weekend. I'll be recovering today and then teaching a transition clinic to about 35 people tomorrow. We're doing a group ride of the sprint course afterwards. Hopefully, 2 laps, so I'll get in about 25 easy miles to loosen my legs up. Good job on the race this past weekend! and transition training...can you video tape? I am in need of such practice! what are some of the pointers you can give to this rookie!? hope your day off was restful! you are another one of those fab cheerleaders...and I am not sure if you have missed a single day of inspires...thanks captain!! means a lot! Let's see--some basic tips -Make life easy. Simple is better. Tri shorts/top are much easier than trying to put dry top on wet body -Yankz or some other elastic/speed laces make T2 (bike to run) much easier -Race belts are cheap and easy (like some of my friends -I'm also a big fan of chip straps. They are neoprene and hang onto your chip while not cutting into your ankle If you buy the 3 things I suggested, you might spend close to $20. It's well worth it just for the ease of use/reduced wear and tear on your body. PRACTICE!! You feel like an idiot but practice a couple of times going thru the transitions, including how you are going to lay out your stuff. When you walk up to your spot, the first things you should be able to grab are for T1 (swim to bike). Put on your helmet/sunglasses first, then socks/shoes/etc. When you come back, take off helmet last. Saves you from any major penalties |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() etknowles - 2008-03-16 6:27 PM While in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, we made some new friends. Here they are with Peggy...
We had a nice room at the stern of the ship with a big balcony. Here is my morning view in Cabo... Getting the laps is was easy... sort of... Three laps to the mile...around deck #3, running on the level under the lifeboats... It was such a healthy get away, we are doing it again 1/10/09 if anyone wants to join us... Best to all, Emerson
At quick glance, i thought it was rude that someone was yanking Peggy up by the hair. Shows why I occasionally need to slow down and not multitask so much. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() medic0020 - 2008-03-17 2:14 PM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-10 9:46 PM medic0020 - 2008-03-08 9:43 AM Well--somehow I survived my 4th half-mary. It was ridiculously windy out there. Going out of downtown, the wind was head-on. I really hoped that meant that we'd have it behind us for the 2 mile uphill to finish the course. No such luck! I blew up during mile 11 thanks to the hill and wind. I had been on track to beat my PR by about 4-5 minutes. I still squeeked in about 30-40 secs under but it was close. Hope you guys are all having a great weekend. I'll be recovering today and then teaching a transition clinic to about 35 people tomorrow. We're doing a group ride of the sprint course afterwards. Hopefully, 2 laps, so I'll get in about 25 easy miles to loosen my legs up. Good job on the race this past weekend! and transition training...can you video tape? I am in need of such practice! what are some of the pointers you can give to this rookie!? hope your day off was restful! you are another one of those fab cheerleaders...and I am not sure if you have missed a single day of inspires...thanks captain!! means a lot! Let's see--some basic tips -Make life easy. Simple is better. Tri shorts/top are much easier than trying to put dry top on wet body -Yankz or some other elastic/speed laces make T2 (bike to run) much easier -Race belts are cheap and easy (like some of my friends -I'm also a big fan of chip straps. They are neoprene and hang onto your chip while not cutting into your ankle If you buy the 3 things I suggested, you might spend close to $20. It's well worth it just for the ease of use/reduced wear and tear on your body. PRACTICE!! You feel like an idiot but practice a couple of times going thru the transitions, including how you are going to lay out your stuff. When you walk up to your spot, the first things you should be able to grab are for T1 (swim to bike). Put on your helmet/sunglasses first, then socks/shoes/etc. When you come back, take off helmet last. Saves you from any major penalties I agree with all the advice that Eric gave but I totally support more than anything the transition practice. I will actually add it to the end of a bike workout for the last four weeks before my triathlon. Ron has a nice way to give yourself credit for practicing in the transitions in the sports area. It is actually just really nice to also teach your legs how to do it. GOOD LUCK!! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() medic0020 - 2008-03-08 10:43 AM Well--somehow I survived my 4th half-mary. It was ridiculously windy out there. Going out of downtown, the wind was head-on. I really hoped that meant that we'd have it behind us for the 2 mile uphill to finish the course. No such luck! I blew up during mile 11 thanks to the hill and wind. I had been on track to beat my PR by about 4-5 minutes. I still squeeked in about 30-40 secs under but it was close. Hope you guys are all having a great weekend. I'll be recovering today and then teaching a transition clinic to about 35 people tomorrow. We're doing a group ride of the sprint course afterwards. Hopefully, 2 laps, so I'll get in about 25 easy miles to loosen my legs up. Eric, Somehow I missed your 1/2 marathon. Congrats on the PR. I think your race rolled off your blog before I got back to from the trip. Way to keep at it when the road was tough!!! Keep the faith, it gets better every time! EK |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey guys....I am back from my mtn bike race. I did really well... I posted two different results... one for downhill and one for cross country.... thanks for all your inspires....IT SURE HELPED!! Hope you will visit the log and leave me a comment or six! Hope you all had a great weekend! and thanks for the transition info Eric....I am going to start practicing that...know it can only help!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() etknowles - 2008-03-19 12:23 PM Check out the following link for some cycling related safety info.
that is really funny....definitely was not paying attention as I missed the....you know what! don't want to spoil it for the rest of you!! speaking of the rest of you!....where are you!?!?! I am missing all the love! Amy INDIANA, AMY San Diego, and Dee thanks for the comments that were left on my race report....Amy IND there is not a day that goes by that you have not left an inspire! I think that there should be some type of BT award for the person who most inspires you!! YOU WIN! thanks! Amy San Diego...you crack me up....I am all out of Chuck...got to go to Trader Joes...time to get a case or two! Dee....thanks for knowing when to stop by! I appreciate the kind words! My dad is still in the hospital and they are running EKG and stress tests on him....hoping he gets out soon...but would rather him be there where he is being watched...plus you always put a smile on my face...and lord knows that I need that these days! Eric....you are second on inspires! you are pretty much daily...but I know how hectic your job can get...so thanks for the sporadic inspires...I truly appreciate each and every one of them! any babies popping out of your patients lately!? that was crazy!!! Mike...hope you are not shovelling snow....seems like you have had more then your share of snow shovelling....time to get that swim suit out and hit the pools....no?!!? Amy Indiana...explain the new avatar....is that your pet? Pam...your calendar is nothing but pink...and I am not talking girly pink...I am talking way to work out pink! kiu! you are just a non stop triathlon machine!!!! rub off on some of us! will ya!?! Emerson...still waiting on you to post more pics from your cruise...I never saw the first ones...my own fault for being so durn busy but want to see all the fun that you had while away from your bt family! see you in a few weeks! well more like a couple weeks...get in on the 10th....will be there with my mom, sister, daughter, niece and we will all be cheering on the bro! hope to see you while there!! Hope everyone has a great rest of the week. I will try and stop by more...I have been a bad girl...but promise to check in daily from now on! and you!?!?! Night everyone....sleep tight! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crea0029 - 2008-03-19 1:35 PM So I need the advice of the smart ones in the group (which is everyone ![]() go for the gusto...do the 62 miles...you can do that. My sister who has not ridden a bike in over 30 years (which was I would imagine before you were born!!??!) just started riding since I began training for triathlons and she was given my sister n laws bike that passed away....she just did a tour de Houston last weekend. She rode 70 miles....this was with the help of the past month and a half of spin classes and an occasional weekend ride of maybe 15-20 miles on the weekend...so, if my old sis can do it....my young sis (you) can do it! go get em tiger!!!! |
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WOE IS ME!!! no love!!!!!! no responses!!!! keep finding us on the second page!!?! WHERE IS EVERYBODY~!? |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() crea0029 - 2008-03-19 4:35 PM So I need the advice of the smart ones in the group (which is everyone ![]() Yep, here's my advice! Do the 62 miles! Worst case, you decide it's time to stop before you get to 62, and decide to try it again next year.... Best case, you challenge yourself and hit that 62 goal - and you prove to yourself that you can do it! ![]() |
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WOE IS ME!!! no love!!!!!! no responses!!!! keep finding us on the second page!!?! WHERE IS EVERYBODY~!? Julie - is that your new bike? ![]() Here's mine. Some guy figured out how to bike while still in his office chair. This might be a good deal for those of us who are working lots of hours! ![]() |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() D001 - 2008-03-20 8:17 AM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-20 10:15 AM Julie - is that your new bike?
WOE IS ME!!! no love!!!!!! no responses!!!! keep finding us on the second page!!?! WHERE IS EVERYBODY~!? ![]() ![]() yes that was my bike...and for some reason I just could not get anywhere...so I decided to ride my new cross training bike.....
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-19 11:58 PM crea0029 - 2008-03-19 1:35 PM So I need the advice of the smart ones in the group (which is everyone ![]() go for the gusto...do the 62 miles...you can do that. My sister who has not ridden a bike in over 30 years (which was I would imagine before you were born!!??!) just started riding since I began training for triathlons and she was given my sister n laws bike that passed away....she just did a tour de Houston last weekend. She rode 70 miles....this was with the help of the past month and a half of spin classes and an occasional weekend ride of maybe 15-20 miles on the weekend...so, if my old sis can do it....my young sis (you) can do it! go get em tiger!!!! Okay...so I have two votes for the 62 miler....anyone else have any votes for my choice? 30 or 62 miles? |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() boo hoo! boo hoo! noone around AGAIN!!!...BELIEVE ME - I know we get busy and we all have lives...but when someone asks for help (pam)and only two of the eight answer...and I keep finding us on the second page....maybe it is time for medic0020's group to disburse and find new mentors teams?!? I love you guys...but I also need kicks here and there...and I can't even get some of you to kick me lately...we already lost Chris and Nate to who knows what/where?....don't need any more MIA team mates!! COME BACK!!!! I hope to see more action on this thread. Pam hope you get your answers...you may try posting a thread with the question under my cup of Joe...if you do not get the help you need here. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-21 5:32 PM NO RESPONSES????????????????? ![]() Hmph. I replied. (I told her to go for the 62 miles.) And now I'm replying to your reply. If you want, we can keep replying to one another's replies, too. Pretty soon, we'll have replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies. Or something like that. LOL |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() D001 - 2008-03-21 5:08 PM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-21 5:32 PM NO RESPONSES????????????????? Hmph. I replied. (I told her to go for the 62 miles.) And now I'm replying to your reply. If you want, we can keep replying to one another's replies, too. Pretty soon, we'll have replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies to replies. Or something like that. LOL ![]() That would be really funny and I would laugh really hard.... I am starting this fun fest
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