Beer Drinkers' Appreciation Society (BDAS) 2020 Version - ALWAYS OPEN (Page 4)

Hit the trainer for an hour this morning and then will do a short run this afternoon. Finally got my torque wrench ordered and am ready to install my new saddle. Doh...it doesn't fit the type of rails I have. Dang...back to square 1. Now I need to find a new saddle asap, as just two rides on the trainer this week have solidified the idea that I cannot continue on the current one!

I'd like to do one of those saddle fittings, where they measure your ischial tuberosities (sorry...I'm a bone person, I cannot call them "sit bones") and then fit you to a saddle of the appropriate width, but I have no idea what that is called or where one goes to do that. Anyone know? I live in the sticks, but I'd be happy to drive a few hours to make my butt (and other parts) feel better for the many, many hours I'll be training this season.

I ride on Zwift including some of the structured workouts, but haven't tried a race yet. I keep thinking about it - but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

First lesson I've learned about mentor groups - pick a name that grabs people.

Haha they actually do a really good job of keeping things safe! I've done it a bunch and it's SO FUN. Last night was great, and everyone is really nice and helpful. Although you definitely end up standing around a lot. If I wasn't doing dry January I may have found myself a bit tipsy out of boredom!

Gretchen, you may get something like this soon! They are popping up everywhere!

I am pretty sure most people would not object to that! I certainly wouldn't!

Do what works for you! If you are more likely to get in 3 runs than 2 swims, do it. At least that's my opinion. I find the more complicated my training plan is, the less likely I am to stick to it at all.

I like to keep busy!

Welcome, Rob!

I skipped my workout this morning b/c I was at my axe throwing late last night. Wasn't going to get a workout in (heading up to PA for the PA Farm Show tomorrow!) but think I'm leaving a little later now so might try to get a run or swim in before.

Also haven't done yoga in the last 3 days, but gonna aim to get some in tonight. Oh and my new mat just arrived for my office, so next week, it's on! Lunchtime yoga every day (or at least most)!

My bike shop has the Specialized memory foam measuring device. All I did was sit on it- I bought a saddle from them so they didn't charge anything for the measure- granted this was for my mountain bike. I needed a much wider saddle than I was using. It was very nice to no longer have to visit my dermatologist to deal with skin issues from a poor fit saddle. Maybe call around to specialized dealers to see if they have the memory foam thing you can sit on- they seem to have cornered that market. There's a picture of it at the bottom of this article https://funfitnessafter50.com/i-never-thought-id-buy-a-high-tech-bic...

It's really low tech. I think you could do it yourself with anything that leaves an impression- here is a thread on how people did it that look about as legit as the memory foam device in practical application. https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/9815/is-it-possible-to-...

Sure :-) This reminds me of some the reasons I got for kids missing quizzes when I was a TA.

Although the Ax throwing sounds like a blast! Do you actually have it spiral away from you like in the video?

I got a short stationary bike ride in today. Kind of crazy day - and I had hoped to ride 30 minutes but was going to be late so figured 25 was better than zero!

Welcome to the group Rob!

Thanks for those links, Kate! Certainly going to give the home methods a shot!

Medium run today, followed immediately by a thrashing session in the pool. My last swim was my last race, as evidenced by the fact my goggles are in my tri bag at home (ugh). Anyway, I’m going back to masters on Monday, so I kinda thought I should make sure I still knew the mechanics. I didn’t drown. I call it a success.

Mike—I don’t know how you do a session and then hop in the pool all the time! I was so worried I was going to cramp up! Our pool is kept at NCAA regulation (which I think is 68-72F—something the old ladies are always complaining about!!)

LONG Saturday here. 90’ on the trainer, followed by some panic straightening of the house, then meeting with contractor. Next was short run and strength training. Then back home to move all the furniture out of our sitting room so the contractor can start redrywalling on Monday. Where does one put all of the furniture from one room in a completely furnished house?!? We are finding out!!

7am on Sunday and I’m up for my masters swimming groupI know a lot of triathletes train in the morning but I am not one of those. This is very out of character for me. But I want to swim with this group, so.....
I might fall asleep and drown so if I don’t come back, it was nice knowing you...

Oh Mike. You spent money to watch that atrocity?!? I’m soooo sorry. That was a pitiful showing by the Ravens.

Long run for me today. I found the sweet spot where it had finally stopped raining and the temperature was above freezing. It makes for a nice change to run outside after a couple of days at the indoor track due to pouring down rain.

So how did we all do on those weekly goals?

Mine were to hit 6 workouts and eat clean(ish)

6 workouts were hit (3 swims, 1 run, 1 ride, 1 strength)
Eating clean worked well Monday to Thursday, not so good at the weekend but OK.

Next week, same goals for me (2 swims, 2 rides, 1 run, 1 strength)

Did ok on my goals;
Planning is easy I'm following a Oly distance plan I've done before, but I've got more than half of it written out in my calendar, so now its official, starting tomorrow.
Didn't quite get back into "regular" but I did do 2 runs, 2 bikes and one swim if you count the 300 yards I did around the springs this morning after a nice 5 mi. trail run with my wife.
Eating wasn't awesome, but it was better than it has been. I'm going to meal prep tonight so this week should be good.

Goals for this week:
-Finish putting my training on the calendar.
-Hit 80%+ of my workouts for this week.
-meal prep and eat good.

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Hit two sets of goals this weekend:

1. Did all 3 of my workouts - long bike, long run, and swim
2. Bottled a batch of Sculpin clone and brewed a new batch of a hopped-up Amber.

Rest day tomorrow - the first in 14 days.

Goals for the week (Jan 7,2020):
1.) meal plan and grocery shop—done!
2.) hit every workout coach plans this week-done!
3.) get back on the grain free train (so far, so good)-done!

Goals for Jan 13
1.) hit all workouts coach plans
2.) swim 2x
3.) grain free all week, even date night

Sounds pretty much like last week.

Thought you had got rid of me didn't you?
Back from my summer break, and back infront of a computer so I thought I'd track you down.

NAME: Andrew / Bullfrog

LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand

EXPERIENCE: I have been participating in endurance sports for about 10 years. Initially running to help lose some weight, then into Half Marathons before finding my way to Tris. I've completed multiple HM's, 12 sprint tris, 1 oly tri, 3 70.3's and 1 Ironman, 3 years ago. I've always lacked long term consistency, and my results/weight/and fitness all reflect that. My grand plan is to fix that consistency issue and make some real improvements to my fitness and health over the next few years.

FAMILY: Married with a 2 year old son, and a spoiled dog/running partner.

TRAINING: Currently 8 weeks away from Ironman NZ. Feel terrified and under prepared. But when I look at my training over the last 6 months compared to what I did prior to my previous Ironman, I am well ahead. I'm following a training plan from the 80:20 Trialthon book, so just need to trust that I guess.

RACING: Ironman NZ on March 7. Also have some HM's over the summer with a friend. Mrs Bullfrog said no Ironman next year, so either running, or 1 or 2 70.3's will be the focus after March.

MY MENTOR/MENTEE EXPERIENCE: I've been lurking around BDAS for a few years now. I'm not the most prolific poster, but I do appriecate the feedback and accountability you can get here. Also I don't have any friends or family in real life that are into Tri's, so it's nice to be able to chat with people who share the interest/obsession.

FAVORITE BEER (BONUS SECTION): Mac's Hop Rocker Pilsner is whats in my fridge at the moment. But like to experiment with what ever is on tap when out and about. Typically pilsner or pale ale.

It's nice to see lots of old faces, and some new ones for another go around...

Gretchen Congrats on entering the full distance, Exciting. August is a long time out, when are you going to start focusing your training on it?

Me I've just finished 2 very solid weeks training, So reasonably happy with how things are going.
wk 1: 3 bikes: 5 hr 15, 4 runs: 3 hr 45 just under 9 hrs total
wk 2: 1 swim: half hour, 4 bikes (1 was a short commute so barely counts): 6 hr 15, 3 runs: 3 hr 50. 10 and a half hrs total.

This week is a cutback week in the plan my goals for the week:
Goal 1: Swim 3 times
Goal 2: 7 hours plus for the week total
Goal 3: Get the TT bike out of storage, clean, service etc. for first ride in 2 years the following week.

Have a good week everyone.