Yanti & Salty RidiculoSnarky Almost Intelligent-Charming Manatees PART 4 - Full (Page 43)

And finally I can report a successful Channel crossing.  The kid the other guys all bagged and tormented coz of his youth and arrogance and lack of training discipline - well he did it.  The cockiness won through!  12hours and 10 mins.

He stopped training with them coz they upset him.  and now look - they are eating their words!  His quote for the day was "pain is just weakness of the mind".

Well done Richard Keir - so damn proud.

I have the night sweats going on - just makes me laugh, I wake up coz I'm cold where the sweat is drying - I've never changed my bedlinen so much!  The mood swings are dreadful though, it's only a day or so but I'm inconsolable.  Oh well - more to come I'm sure!  And to think we manage to do triathlon while going through this cr*p, we truly are remarkable.

I hate night sweats. Nothing worse than waking up soaking wet and freezing. I sleep on a towel. Seriously.

I think training makes it all better. I notice when I skip more than a day or two, my joints all start aching -- my wrists and ankles so much that I can barely stand it. I also think my emotions are more balanced when I'm training -- my husband definitely thinks so, because if I'm getting especially cranky, he will, as kindly as possible, suggest I go for a run or a bike ride. It really does help.

But, yeah. We are hard core, bad azzes, for sure.

Jo and Felicia,

Have you ever used Maca Powder? I recently read about it being a super food and great for endurance athletes. While i was checking it out I saw that it is also used to deal with menopausal symptoms.  I just bought some, so I can't vouch for its health benefits, but if you're having a tough time it may be worth giving it a try.

http://nuts.com/cookingbaking/powders/organic-maca-powder/premium.html

This link is probably screwed up, sorry.

I will give it a try!!!  Nothing to lose....

Ordered!  It says on the Australian website Maca the Hormone Regulator!!!  Alright bring it on.

A couple comments:

1) I think bryancd is back.  I've seen him post on a couple threads

2) Cool shoes Jo!

3) Here is a link for some awesome sheets! They really help with night sweats, whether caused by hormones or summer! They are pricey but totally worth it.

Now for my happy dance... I did a 32 second 25m today!!!!!!!!! I know, it's only 25m but I can really swim that fast!!!!!!!!!!!! Interestingly it had that "slow" feel again. The last time I had that Yanti said it was because I was getting more power in my pull.  Now I just have to figure out how I did it and keep doing it

A couple comments:

1) I think bryancd is back.  I've seen him post on a couple threads

2) Cool shoes Jo!

3) Here is a link for some awesome sheets! They really help with night sweats, whether caused by hormones or summer! They are pricey but totally worth it.

Now for my happy dance... I did a 32 second 25m today!!!!!!!!! I know, it's only 25m but I can really swim that fast!!!!!!!!!!!! Interestingly it had that "slow" feel again. The last time I had that Yanti said it was because I was getting more power in my pull.  Now I just have to figure out how I did it and keep doing it

In reference to the other forums, I've stopped spending much time in there as well.  Honestly the uninformed giving advice to the uninformed is an issue but more so it is the a-hole responses that you get.  Not just attitude, I expect that- I mean it is the internet, but the need to one up everyone else is frustrating to me, I spend my work days interacting with people that aren't a huge fan of what I do so I don't need the attitude/showboating when I'm off trying to improve on a hobby.

  In reference to bryan yeah he did qualify to Kona but his responses on some threads were IMHO not what an ambassador/mentor to the sport should be saying; if he doesn't care/have an opinion on a thread then why post saying "who cares" or "this is a ridiculous topic"?  Also he is back.

Just look at the IMNYC threads (between the sewage release, price and death threads), just nasty in more than a few spots from veteran posters and newer ones making assumptions before facts are known or reading articles posted.

I'm not trying to claim to be anything more than an amature but I do have some insight/knowledge when it comes to injury prevention on the bike and bike maintenance but yeah when a dozen knowledgable people give the same answer and some guy with 100 posts says the opposite it is frustrating when the OP thinks that's the advice to take.  But it's the internet you get what you get it's up to the OP to filter it to find the useful bits.

Same - I tend to read race reports more than anything.  I read My cup of Joe if it interests me.  I see on facebook that Ironman have suspended registration for IMNY next year in an effort to address feedback from the community.....full refunds for those who already signed up - sounds like they may ditch this event.  I expect to may top dollar for these new urban IM events but for my top dollar I expect a superbly organised event and a good atmosphere....didn't sound like they got that.

Iron Cowboy was less than impressed and he's the most positive dude I know.  He's done 12 races he has something to compare against!

rrunner - 2012-08-13 7:51 PM

A couple comments:

1) I think bryancd is back.  I've seen him post on a couple threads

2) Cool shoes Jo!

3) Here is a link for some awesome sheets! They really help with night sweats, whether caused by hormones or summer! They are pricey but totally worth it.

Now for my happy dance... I did a 32 second 25m today!!!!!!!!! I know, it's only 25m but I can really swim that fast!!!!!!!!!!!! Interestingly it had that "slow" feel again. The last time I had that Yanti said it was because I was getting more power in my pull.  Now I just have to figure out how I did it and keep doing it

Its been 7 days straight of 100+ degree weather here---106 today! WAAAAAH! I am in full crankenstein mode right now.

'kay, just had to share that. 

A couple comments:

1) I think bryancd is back.  I've seen him post on a couple threads

2) Cool shoes Jo!

3) Here is a link for some awesome sheets! They really help with night sweats, whether caused by hormones or summer! They are pricey but totally worth it.

Now for my happy dance... I did a 32 second 25m today!!!!!!!!! I know, it's only 25m but I can really swim that fast!!!!!!!!!!!! Interestingly it had that "slow" feel again. The last time I had that Yanti said it was because I was getting more power in my pull.  Now I just have to figure out how I did it and keep doing it

In reference to the other forums, I've stopped spending much time in there as well.  Honestly the uninformed giving advice to the uninformed is an issue but more so it is the a-hole responses that you get.  Not just attitude, I expect that- I mean it is the internet, but the need to one up everyone else is frustrating to me, I spend my work days interacting with people that aren't a huge fan of what I do so I don't need the attitude/showboating when I'm off trying to improve on a hobby.

  In reference to bryan yeah he did qualify to Kona but his responses on some threads were IMHO not what an ambassador/mentor to the sport should be saying; if he doesn't care/have an opinion on a thread then why post saying "who cares" or "this is a ridiculous topic"?  Also he is back.

Just look at the IMNYC threads (between the sewage release, price and death threads), just nasty in more than a few spots from veteran posters and newer ones making assumptions before facts are known or reading articles posted.

I'm not trying to claim to be anything more than an amature but I do have some insight/knowledge when it comes to injury prevention on the bike and bike maintenance but yeah when a dozen knowledgable people give the same answer and some guy with 100 posts says the opposite it is frustrating when the OP thinks that's the advice to take.  But it's the internet you get what you get it's up to the OP to filter it to find the useful bits.

Sorry you are so hot, Kate.  I, on the wet coast, will not complain about the (not as) hot (as you all) weather, for soon, it will rain for 3 months straight.  I imagine you feel about the heat, the way I feel about the rain.  You have my sympathies.

A couple comments:

1) I think bryancd is back.  I've seen him post on a couple threads

2) Cool shoes Jo!

3) Here is a link for some awesome sheets! They really help with night sweats, whether caused by hormones or summer! They are pricey but totally worth it.

Now for my happy dance... I did a 32 second 25m today!!!!!!!!! I know, it's only 25m but I can really swim that fast!!!!!!!!!!!! Interestingly it had that "slow" feel again. The last time I had that Yanti said it was because I was getting more power in my pull.  Now I just have to figure out how I did it and keep doing it

I guess I can just ask it in here, actually.  There have been quite a few comments recently that say this:

I actually laughed at your response, then it dawned on me that that post is probably where the rest of TT and training in general is heading for good.  The uninformed (who don't realize how uninformed they really are) educating the uninformed (who genuinely want to learn) as the experienced folks continue to be shoved aside.

or something similar.  Why is this?  What is happening here that is making the more experienced people not want to post?  Is it because their posts are sometimes 'controversial'?  (I don't consider them that, I think that anything that sparks discussion is good, assuming it is done respectfully).  Is it because they give asked-for advice, but it is not what the ask-er wants to hear? 

Lord help the rest of us if everyone with experience bails. Honestly, I've started lurking at Slowtwitch. It's mostly ridiculous bantering, but sometimes great questions get asked and the responses are good. Even Bryancd still posts over there. :-)

I'd like to hear what others, who have been around longer, think.