Beer Drinker Accountability/Appreciation Society - Open (Page 45)

When running I listen to a book on tape.  It does a good job of keeping me distracted.  When riding, swimming, or during races I just let my mind wander.  I find doing complex math problems, like what lap am I on 35 or 36, helps when swimming in the pool. 

You can try these on your cycle trainer....http://www.thesufferfest.com/

Also sign up for some spin classes just to break up the boredom of a lonely ride on the trainer.

For me:

• Signing up for a "yoga for the inflexible" class.
• of course the cycle trainer(also organizing some group cycle trainer rides at gym)
• running at lunch time when possible
• swim once/week...hopefully
• rowing machine
• spin classes/fitness classes
• hope to add some weights this fall.

I'll bike and run outside as long as it remains snow-free. From there I move the bike to the turbo-trainer. I don't run on treadmills because I don't really see it as running, more like rhythmic bouncing. We have an indoor track at school that I use. I also use the winter to do strength training, mostly core, butt, legs and back. I do lane swimming a lot in winter, although I hate it. As soon as its warm enough to swim open-water with a wetsuit I'm in the creek or lake or whatever. I also cross train with cross-country skiing. My wife and I do a buttload of snowshoeing in the winter. I also do spin classes twice a week. It's a nice break from the turbo trainer and its more motivating to work hard when someone is constantly yelling at you to pedal harder. 

As far as being bored on the turbo trainer, I have all the TDFs from Lance's seven year run on my laptop. The doping aside, watching him rocket past Jan Ullrich or Marco Pantani in the mountains always fires me up. My HR is topping out by the time he reaches the summit of the Tourmalet and I don't even realize it. 

As for what I think about, I don't think about much else than the activity. I find that while swimming I'm constantly thinking about my form and trying to take stock of how I'm positioned in the water. I do this for biking and running too but to a lesser extent. I don't really need to think about anything else while on the bike, I can't say I've ever been bored while riding, even the turbo trainer I don't find that boring, although I do find watching something is fun. While running I pay attention to form and try to convince myself that running is worth it. I hate running. 

During a race I've never needed to think about anything but my finish time to keep me motivated. 

This is what I need to find(see below)....funny thing, when I was in Austin in the spring we went to this brewery on a Friday night. They have a pile of picnic tables setup, music, food truck and for $10 you get a beer glass and 3 tokens for beers...Wish they did that here.(Canada)

Austin Beerworks is now selling 99-packs of its Peacemaker Anytime Ale for a scant $99.99.

You read that right. The case holds 99 12-ounce cans, or 1,188 ounces of beer — equivalent to a wall keg, which is more than a pony keg but less than import kegs or full kegs, according to Wikipedia. The brewery operates out of a nondescript warehouse in an industrial park off of West Anderson Lane, have been so far unsuccessful.

In order to contain all that heft, Austin Beerworks stores the cans in a massive seven-foot-long cardboard case that takes at least two people to carry safely and cannot, at least judging by the promotional video the company produced, be easily transported in your standard sedan.

Austin Beerworks' Twitter feed proclaims the product launch a joke — but a real one. This product exists, and Austinites can soon buy it at select stores, though the brewery hasn't yet divulged which ones. The company will be sharing the locations on its various social media outlets.

It's enough to get you to sing a slightly modified version of a popular drinking song: "99 cans of beers in a box. 99 cans of beer. Take one out. Pass it about. 98 cans of beers in a box."

Follow this link for an in-depth interview with Austin Beerworks officials about why they came up with the 99-pack promotion.

You will crush it Jennifer!! have fun!

Well off for another donut ride! 10miles out to a small town bakery for a warm donut, 10 back! Going with a group of 8 or so! Currently a chilly 44F. Time for a long sleeve shirt!

Well one challenge, that I am already involved in is a rowing challenge through Concept2 rowing machines. It goes Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

I started a  Livestrong team already if anyone wants to join. I used livestrong to lose about 100lbs. Check your gym for a rower which tracks distance and time, sign up for free logbook at:

http://log.concept2.com/log.asp

Join the team and sign up for the Fall Team Challenge (FTC)

Rowing is an awesome workout!

Lastly, I cannot get on to your race report David.

Originally posted by Qua17 Happy Labor Day! Here is my race report from Mont Tremblant. It took me forever to complete it. Now that I think back on it, one of the reasons why it took so long is because I knew when I finished it, the race journey would be over. It was an amazing experience, I would even go as far as to say lifechanging - and if you've ever considered doing one, I would encourage you to do so. I've never done anything that pushed me so hard and the self confidence it gave me was invaluable. http://beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?race... Let's all support Charles as Ironman Wisconsin is coming up on Sunday! Having "raced" with him (he is so much faster than me) I know he's going to crush it! Finally - what should our challenge be this month? Anyone have any suggestions? I'd be interested in doing something that involved eating better (I'm probably the only person who gained weight during the final month of training for an Ironman With a lot of running coming up - I've got to shed a few pounds with the hope of avoiding injury.

Back to the "real" world after a whirlwind super long (5 day!) weekend. On Friday I participated in the Disney 5k fun run through Disneyland. My wife completed her first official 5k at a brisk walk, which was a big accomplishment for her as she works her way "off the couch".

Now that it's September my first Oly is in view, only 3 weeks to go!

Congrats on the sub 3 hour Oly!