Girl Passing on Left (FULL) (Page 41)

Sledge - 2009-01-24 3:33 PM

Well hi everyone!  I've finally returned from snow land (aka, Taos, NM).  And even though I'm not home yet, at least I finally have a few extra moments to spend some time on BT.  My dh is sitting over there fuming, though -- we only brought one computer with us and it's my turn to use it!

I haven't been doing any tri training this week, but my tri training certainly helped my skiing!  I skiied six days in a row, and never had any severe muscle aches or endurance issues.  I think all of that running and bicycling helped me prepare (beyond what I even thought!).  I'm thrilled!!!

I've read about all of the hard times everyone is having, and my heart is with you all.  Life just continues to throw us curves, doesn't it?  But character is revealed by how we deal with the curves, and you all are incredible with how you are dealing with yours.

I want to go check up on everyone's logs -- see ya!

ScotInMinnesota - 2009-01-24 3:07 PM

Let me just say as one of the husbands of one of the ladies that have went to one of those parties. Thank you! :-)

Hope your boys are feeling better.

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-24 3:03 PM

here is a random story about this race: Because I worked in an area of the finish line, I was given a special baseball cap with the race logo and race name...after the race I noticed a very very elderly gentleman who was really gimping about. As I passed him and his wife, he asked me where I got my hat...I told him it was for volunteers only and you could see his immediate disappointment. I then asked if he just ran the race and he said yes...with his cute wife all proud of him standing next to him. I immediately took off the hat and told him he was much more deserving then I - and handed him the cap....I have never ever seen someone smile as big as he...and I looked at his wife who was now crying! and almost made me cry...He asked me my name and I just told him my first name and as I was leaving he kept trying to give me his nasty old sweaty hat he ran in and his brand spanking new shirt he got in his packet...I kept refusing and told him to enjoy the hat....do you know that three days later I received the most gorgeous bunch of flowers I have yet to receive from this incredibly thoughtful man! he had called the race director and he said in his note that came with the flowers that it took almost an hour of pleading with the director - before he finally gave in and gave this gentelman my address....good thing he wasnt a stalker, eh!

 the moral of this story is....be kind...things will come back to you! I firmly believe in Karma! and even more so after this!

lyssa-gator - 2009-01-24 2:36 PM  nicole, i got those pedals yesterday THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! i have no idea how to put them on, but i'm sure i'll figure it out, otherwise i'll take it to the LBS. i'm so excited to try them! i'm pretty sure there will be bloodshed involved, as i've never used clips before, but that's part of it right? once i bleed, i'm a REAL cyclist.

run_yc_run - 2009-01-24 8:43 PM

Definitely check that you can get in and out of them easily. I know people who have thought they were loosening when in fact they were tightening- falling over at the first stop sign is not recommended as the time to realize you turned the allen key in the wrong direction. And practice. Bring the bike in and get your dh help while you practice clipping in and clipping out. While everyone falls as part of the initiation, hopefully the practice will limit the chances for you. Have fun- and no blood. please.

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-25 1:42 AM

not sure if many of you make it over to my blog...but this is one of the links my sister sent to me after her marathon last weekend...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hCuYjvw2I

too funny! and to think this is how I look after my mere few miles!

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-24 4:03 PM

it actually can be...I was working the finish line for a marathon and was shocked when I saw the first woman with blood on both her b**bs...as she ran toward me, I was supposed to drape her with a medal...but I began to back away...she had no idea why I was acting this way until she looked down and then was completely embarassed....she was very flat chested and my guess is that she had little or no support or bra on! so wear a bra! and a thick one!!! There were tons of men with bloody nipples. I truly had never seen such a thing and it was a definite eye opener!

here is a random story about this race: Because I worked in an area of the finish line, I was given a special baseball cap with the race logo and race name...after the race I noticed a very very elderly gentleman who was really gimping about. As I passed him and his wife, he asked me where I got my hat...I told him it was for volunteers only and you could see his immediate disappointment. I then asked if he just ran the race and he said yes...with his cute wife all proud of him standing next to him. I immediately took off the hat and told him he was much more deserving then I - and handed him the cap....I have never ever seen someone smile as big as he...and I looked at his wife who was now crying! and almost made me cry...He asked me my name and I just told him my first name and as I was leaving he kept trying to give me his nasty old sweaty hat he ran in and his brand spanking new shirt he got in his packet...I kept refusing and told him to enjoy the hat....do you know that three days later I received the most gorgeous bunch of flowers I have yet to receive from this incredibly thoughtful man! he had called the race director and he said in his note that came with the flowers that it took almost an hour of pleading with the director - before he finally gave in and gave this gentelman my address....good thing he wasnt a stalker, eh!

 the moral of this story is....be kind...things will come back to you! I firmly believe in Karma! and even more so after this!

dcon - 2009-01-24 9:28 PM

Hi everyone.   I took off yesterday and let all my muscles rest/recover.   I got out for a run around noon today - clear blue skies and about 40 F.    I ended up going about 4 miles and all felt great.    

Have a great weekend.   

Sledge - 2009-01-25 6:57 AM

Good morning everyone!  I'm going to go sneak in a run shortly.  I was hoping to get outside, but my dh just explained to me that we aren't staying in a very nice part of town (near the airport).  So I'll just go for a run on the treadmill.

We're going flying today!  We have a friend who owns a light sport airplane, and he's taking us up!!!  It's a beautiful day, and it should be lots of fun.

amy mutz - 2009-01-25 7:32 AM Hello all... Cheri like I already told you enjoy the flying experience for me...k! We have wonderful cold weather here again....but I'm feeling the urge to get out and train....yaya....you guys know what that means don't you!? I think my body is responding and getting stronger each day.......I'm so excited! I just told my husband that this morning is the first time in a long time that I got butterflies in my stomach just thinking about doing a triathlon...it feel good. Have a wonderful day where-ever you may be playing today!!!!!! Amy IN

MDHillSlug - 2009-01-25 7:40 AM I'm ready for a ride but I'm delaying, waiting for the temperature to break 25F. It's nice and sunny and there's very little wind so it shouldn't be too bad.

ScotInMinnesota - 2009-01-24 3:07 PM

Let me just say as one of the husbands of one of the ladies that have went to one of those parties. Thank you! :-)

Hope your boys are feeling better.

ScotInMinnesota - 2009-01-24 3:07 PM

Let me just say as one of the husbands of one of the ladies that have went to one of those parties. Thank you! :-)

Hope your boys are feeling better.

ScotInMinnesota - 2009-01-24 3:07 PM

Let me just say as one of the husbands of one of the ladies that have went to one of those parties. Thank you! :-)

Hope your boys are feeling better.

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-01-25 10:56 AM

dabnabit that is really chilly! stay warm Nicole...and have a great ride!

chipit muffin - 2009-01-25 8:28 AM

I'm wondering:if 25F is chilly...what do you call -2F?

I call it a great excuse to stay inside and take care of my legs

chipit muffin - 2009-01-25 11:28 AM

I'm wondering:if 25F is chilly...what do you call -2F?

I call it a great excuse to stay inside and take care of my legs ;)

maxmansmom - 2009-01-25 12:32 PM

CalgaryRunner posted this link http://www.goswim.tv/entries/c/12/freestyle.html on a thread about swimming.  I took a look and liked what I saw, figured I'd post here for you all to see as well.