login
Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed (Page 47)
-
No new posts
|
 2016-01-27 10:34 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 10208   Northern IL |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - ClosedOriginally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 Sounds like my hard tail. all original Klein Attitude, I have only replaced the frame, fork, wheels, brakes and drive train. The nice thing about tearing into stuff like this is you learn a whole lot which helps when you are stuck on the side of a trail or road and need to fix something, Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by TXTriRook I hate to admit it but that thought didn't even cross my mind when I bought my new bike. Oh well, live and learn. If it makes you feel any better, if I hadn't shelled out money for the nice wheels already I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of it either. It became more of a challenge when I realized that there is so much difference in such simple machines. The levels of detail in the smallest parts matter, sometimes to a high degree. I have a Frankenstein hardtail MTB that I have built out of old parts from two different bikes and a few parts from Amazon. It has been a learning experience, to put it mildly. Even something as simple as a fixed gear became more interesting when chain angles and tightness came into play and I wasn't using standard fixed gear dropouts. Is that all? That's what I thought! Everything but the snout! Sounds like some good handlebars! |
| 2016-01-27 10:37 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Speaking of mountain bikes, does anyone here use a mountain bike on their trainer (after swapping to a smooth trainer tire)? Kevin has a old road bike dedicated to trainer use and it's finally pretty much died. The last time he took it in the mechanic said as much and he's gotten another year out of it. Anyway, he was thinking of putting his 26er on the trainer (which, sadly, would leave him plenty of bikes for outdoor use). Haven't done it, but could swap the tire & skewer out. There could be some size issue with some trainers, namely with the resistance unit coming into contact with the tire, but might not know until you try it. If it fits it should be fine. |
| 2016-01-27 11:15 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Veteran 1900  Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by jmkizer Speaking of mountain bikes, does anyone here use a mountain bike on their trainer (after swapping to a smooth trainer tire)? Kevin has a old road bike dedicated to trainer use and it's finally pretty much died. The last time he took it in the mechanic said as much and he's gotten another year out of it. Anyway, he was thinking of putting his 26er on the trainer (which, sadly, would leave him plenty of bikes for outdoor use). Haven't done it, but could swap the tire & skewer out. There could be some size issue with some trainers, namely with the resistance unit coming into contact with the tire, but might not know until you try it. If it fits it should be fine. Yes it would work fine I have used Tioga city slickers on my bike for trainer use. They do make 26inch trainer specific tires but I never have bothered. Most trainers can adjust for 700 or 26inch tires. Your only real issue is that body position will be quite different on a MTB then on a road bike. |
| 2016-01-27 11:21 AM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). |
| 2016-01-27 11:43 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. |
| 2016-01-27 12:54 PM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). Dave may have to turn in his triathlete card. Triathletes pay lots of money to change everything they just bought, don't they? Isn't that part of our DNA??? |
| 2016-01-27 1:02 PM in reply to: DaveL |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. |
| 2016-01-27 2:27 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Ok, I need some re-assurance or advice on my IM run training. Background: I've been doing BarryP since last May. For those unfamiliar & interested: http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=1612485 Overall training plan -> I use training peaks annual plan to help me come up with weekly hour targets, fill in my barryp runs and 3x masters practices and then fill the rest of the time I'm supposed to get on the bike. I built up to 40 mpw (4/8/12) by August and did that for 2 months, then had a couple of tapers/races to end the season. I basically ended up taking all of November off after the season was over. In December I started back at 25 mpw (2.5/5/7.5). I've slowly worked my way back and I'll hit 4/8/12 in 2 weeks. Run Plan: I've got it planned out to where I'll increase my long run (on barry's advice), every other week. I'll do this until I hit 20 miles a month out from the race. It looks like this: 12 weeks out: Runs of 4 miles, 8 miles, 4m, 8m, 4m, off, 12m ----> 4/8/12 (40 mpw) 11 weeks out: 4/8/12 10 weeks out: 4/8/14 9 weeks out: 4/8/12 8 weeks out: 4/8/16 7 weeks out: 4/8/12 6 weeks out: 4/8/18 5 weeks out: 4/8/12 4 weeks out: 4/8/20 3 weeks out: 4/8/12 2 weeks out: 4/8/16 1 week out: 4/8/12 So basically sticking at 4/8/12, but increasing the long run every other week. I didn't increase any of the other runs because I thought a base of 40 mpw was probably good enough and I'd be better off biking more with that time. Couple of questions: 1. Should I stick with this or should I bump up all of my runs to get me to 50 mpw before only working on my long run? 4.25/8.5/12.75 -> 4.5/9/13.5 -> 4.75/9.5/14.25 -> 5/10/15 2. Is 12 miles too long for a week out from an IM considering I'll have been running 40+ mpw for 3 months by that point? *I hope all that made sense. |
| 2016-01-27 2:37 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. I have spent a LOT of money on saddles to find one that doesn't... um... smush the nether-regions - SO JEALOUS of your adaptable undercarriage! |
| 2016-01-27 2:53 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. Bike seats HATE me with a loathing that is both terrifying and horrible. |
| 2016-01-27 3:25 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Jet Black Ok, I need some re-assurance or advice on my IM run training. Background: I've been doing BarryP since last May. For those unfamiliar & interested: http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=1612485Overall training plan -> I use training peaks annual plan to help me come up with weekly hour targets, fill in my barryp runs and 3x masters practices and then fill the rest of the time I'm supposed to get on the bike. I built up to 40 mpw (4/8/12) by August and did that for 2 months, then had a couple of tapers/races to end the season. I basically ended up taking all of November off after the season was over. In December I started back at 25 mpw (2.5/5/7.5). I've slowly worked my way back and I'll hit 4/8/12 in 2 weeks. Run Plan: I've got it planned out to where I'll increase my long run (on barry's advice), every other week. I'll do this until I hit 20 miles a month out from the race. It looks like this: 12 weeks out: Runs of 4 miles, 8 miles, 4m, 8m, 4m, off, 12m ----> 4/8/12 (40 mpw) 11 weeks out: 4/8/12 10 weeks out: 4/8/14 9 weeks out: 4/8/12 8 weeks out: 4/8/16 7 weeks out: 4/8/12 6 weeks out: 4/8/18 5 weeks out: 4/8/12 4 weeks out: 4/8/20 3 weeks out: 4/8/12 2 weeks out: 4/8/16 1 week out: 4/8/12 So basically sticking at 4/8/12, but increasing the long run every other week. I didn't increase any of the other runs because I thought a base of 40 mpw was probably good enough and I'd be better off biking more with that time. Couple of questions: 1. Should I stick with this or should I bump up all of my runs to get me to 50 mpw before only working on my long run? 4.25/8.5/12.75 -> 4.5/9/13.5 -> 4.75/9.5/14.25 -> 5/10/15 2. Is 12 miles too long for a week out from an IM considering I'll have been running 40+ mpw for 3 months by that point? *I hope all that made sense. I think in general that it's good enough so that both your swim & bike training and race day execution of them will have a substantially bigger impact than what you're looking at. With the 1 week out, maybe see how you feel while keeping in mind at that point less is probably better than more. I'd also cap off the longest runs at 2-2.5 hrs or so. |
| 2016-01-27 3:28 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. Bike seats HATE me with a loathing that is both terrifying and horrible. After only about 100 miles on the trainer I'm already planning on changing up my seat and crank. My bike came with a 170 and after trying out a 165 on the Retul bike I have a feeling my hips will be a lot happier. |
| 2016-01-27 3:34 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. I have spent a LOT of money on saddles to find one that doesn't... um... smush the nether-regions - SO JEALOUS of your adaptable undercarriage! I could probably get an entry level bike with the brand new value of all the saddles I have sitting around now! I can learn to work with a number of saddles if only riding an hour or less a few times a week, but not with how much more I'm riding. I also want better than "put up with" in this as it is supposed to be fun. |
| 2016-01-27 3:38 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by ceilidh After only about 100 miles on the trainer I'm already planning on changing up my seat and crank. My bike came with a 170 and after trying out a 165 on the Retul bike I have a feeling my hips will be a lot happier. Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. Bike seats HATE me with a loathing that is both terrifying and horrible. Trainer rides are often more uncomfortable than riding on the rode where you are moving around move, eg, off the saddle more. |
| 2016-01-27 4:31 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now?  Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. Edited by StaceyK 2016-01-27 4:42 PM |
| 2016-01-27 4:47 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by ceilidh After only about 100 miles on the trainer I'm already planning on changing up my seat and crank. My bike came with a 170 and after trying out a 165 on the Retul bike I have a feeling my hips will be a lot happier. Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. Bike seats HATE me with a loathing that is both terrifying and horrible. Trainer rides are often more uncomfortable than riding on the rode where you are moving around move, eg, off the saddle more. Adding to the almighty quote pyramid. I've had decent luck with saddles in that I've never really had issues with any. My Venge has a Specialized Romin Pro saddle, and it's quite nice. I also agree that trainer rides are more uncomfortable, particularly in the aero position. I can hold an aero position probably 3x longer on the road than I can while on the trainer. Edited by msteiner 2016-01-27 4:47 PM |
| 2016-01-27 4:52 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
| 50 Munich, Bayern | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by laffinrock Grats on your new ride, I used to name my rides too, but don't bother with it any more. I like: "Simone the Punk", let us know when it is TBD. Originally posted by TXTriRook Couldn't you just swap the cassette out yourself? I don't have a tribike or an 11 speed, so forgive me if this is a stupid question. Question for the bike experts out there. I now have 2 bikes, 1 is a 10 speed road bike and the other is an 11 speed tri bike. I have race wheels which I (aka the bike shop) put the 11 speed cassette on and plan on using on my tri bike. I'm wondering if for training purposes I can switch the wheels in and out of my tri bike and road bike without having to change anything else. I've seen online they sell chains for 10 vs 11 speed so does this mean I can't just swap the wheels and ride? Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Woohoo! :-D Do you have a race report? What was your time, did you enjoy it? I need to check your log now. So.... We went to a race expo on the weekend just to see if there were any good deals on shoes, clothes, etc., and next thing I know is I'm paying for my entry into the race. 1st HM (and first race of any kind) of 2016 & I didn't die. Yay me!
Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. A few years ago I decided to stop eating all the junk food I used to eat (I used to be a vegetarian back than) and my simple solution was to buy "proper" food. I had nothing else at home, so if I wanted to eat something I had to cook it. This worked so well, that I am cooking (or at least heating up) two different meals a day and I eat out once a day, I also eat a proper breakfast (usually oats and a 2 egg omelet) and something lite for dinner (and I snack a lot of apples/bananas/clementines and the occasional sandwich between meals). I still don't get enough calories and loose weight quite easily, luckily not in the last few weeks. I don't even remember when I last ate some chocolate, biscuit, cookie, icecream, candy etc. at home. I even cut back on PIzza. Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I usually can ride pretty much any saddle up to 70km, after that almost all saddles start to become uncomfortable. I don't even know what type of saddle I like right now. :-D |
| 2016-01-27 4:53 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
| 50 Munich, Bayern | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by StaceyK Wow o.O I am so glad I don't have your job right now. :-D You have my sympathies. Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. |
| 2016-01-27 4:57 PM in reply to: Lighttower |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by StaceyK Wow o.O I am so glad I don't have your job right now. :-D You have my sympathies. Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! |
| 2016-01-27 5:12 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed I'll add to the saddle debate...I've been breaking in a new saddle on the trainer these past couple of weeks. I thought it would be a good idea to get a more comfier saddle for my up coming race seems I'll be on it for 18-20 hours a day. It's more a olde worlde type saddle that weighs a tonne (550 grms actually), so not designed for weight weenie as such. It's been going quite well and not too uncomfortable being used on the trainer for 12+ hours a week. It's a Brookes of England B17.In other news, I've switched out my rear derailleur for a new di2 long cage to go with a 11-32 cassette. Finally built up the dynamo wheel and am waiting on a plug to be delivered so that I can get my lights wired in, and am ready to strip my old specialized allez for parts to be sold to possibly fund a new frame.I should be able to get back out on the road again soon if this !@#$ING rain stops. |
| 2016-01-27 6:50 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. I have spent a LOT of money on saddles to find one that doesn't... um... smush the nether-regions - SO JEALOUS of your adaptable undercarriage! I could probably get an entry level bike with the brand new value of all the saddles I have sitting around now! I can learn to work with a number of saddles if only riding an hour or less a few times a week, but not with how much more I'm riding. I also want better than "put up with" in this as it is supposed to be fun. If it's a short ride, then I can probably sit on *almost* any saddle out there, but I have a small fortune in bike undercarriage support lying around! I completely agree with you this is supposed to be enjoyable, and having a happy nether region on a saddle goes a LONG way towards that. |
| 2016-01-27 6:52 PM in reply to: Lighttower |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by StaceyK Wow o.O I am so glad I don't have your job right now. :-D You have my sympathies. Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. YOWZA! As much as I would love to come to Australia, I don't think there's enough money in the world to make me want to deal with all that - Stacey, you're a helluva lot tougher than I am, my poor little pea brain would have lost it a LONG time ago! Disclaimer: Yes, I already KNOW that my poor little pea brain lost it a long time ago, but if I hadn't lost it already, this would do it! |
| 2016-01-27 7:19 PM in reply to: amd723 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by ceilidh After only about 100 miles on the trainer I'm already planning on changing up my seat and crank. My bike came with a 170 and after trying out a 165 on the Retul bike I have a feeling my hips will be a lot happier. Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by jmkizer I have only ever replaced 1 saddle and thats on my current road bike. The one I got with it had a nose that curved downwards and I prefer a flat saddle front to back. Other than that I have always just used the saddle that came with the bike and gotten used to it. 10+ bikes so far. Originally posted by DaveL Still the original original seat, seat post and stem! Oh and front deraileur. Still need to reroute rear brake line. Those wheels are really heavy as well so they might be replaced. Wait! After folks like Randee have tried every saddle under the sun, you say that you changed out almost everything and your saddle works fine for you! NOT FAIR! (Of course, I think that mtb saddles are more forgiving than tri saddles but still). I'm jealous. Bikes seats and I are not friends. Bike seats HATE me with a loathing that is both terrifying and horrible. Trainer rides are often more uncomfortable than riding on the rode where you are moving around move, eg, off the saddle more. That's generally true, but the specific discomfort mentioned sounds a bit odd. The hip impingement I wouldn't expect to really change and it's more indicative of the fit. It's really something that should have been taken care of when setting up in the first place. The shorter cranks can help get a little lower without that impingement occurring, but I'm wondering about the quality of the current fit. Maybe bumping up against some other adjustment limit of the bike? |
| 2016-01-28 6:52 AM in reply to: marysia83 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by marysia83 So today my Boss jokingly told me I was fired in front of 350 people so I jumped up from my seat yelled "WOO HOO" and ran from the room. Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by StaceyK Wow o.O I am so glad I don't have your job right now. :-D You have my sympathies. Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! My assistant then followed me saying "if she's going so am I" Everyone got a good laugh out of it and he told me after that I couldn't leave, but he was concerned about exactly how quickly I started to celebrate and leave. |
| 2016-01-28 7:14 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by marysia83 So today my Boss jokingly told me I was fired in front of 350 people so I jumped up from my seat yelled "WOO HOO" and ran from the room. Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by StaceyK Wow o.O I am so glad I don't have your job right now. :-D You have my sympathies. Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Oh did I omit some details? Originally posted by johnthecat Originally posted by StaceyK If it covers a free trip to Australia sure Originally posted by johnthecat Budget turned in, now it's down to explaining the increases seeing as you have finished doing your budget -want to come do mine now? Hopefully I can get back into normal routine. Added 3 or 4 pounds over the last two weeks too. Sitting in front of a screen for 12 hours a day and stress eating on candy is not a good combo. I also seem to be extremely hungry lately after my workouts and probably have been eating too much right after my runs. Anyone have any tips on how to deal with that. It seems especially bad after longer runs and after swimming. I second Sean's statement on no blizzard here in Texas. 70s yesterday, but definitely windy. On my run yesterday I pretty much had front wind the first half of my run and then, would you not, when I started heading back it stopped, sigh. I've seen her at tax time. She may get that desperate "Doing my budget" involves dealing with 5 school principals 2 government departments 2 controlling companies 1 accountant from one of the controlling entities that I truly think still believes the only place for women is in the kitchen, and a government funding formula that takes a 5 page spreadsheet to spit out an approximation of what you might get. Then once you get it in the black you have to get it past the Board of Directors which includes 2 accountants that like to question the assumptions that you have made on absolutely everything. At the same time as doing this you also need to complete the financial reports from last year, deal with the auditors, staff 5 schools for the start of the new school year. Relocate the new staff from where ever they are to where they need to be and make sure that they have to appropriate licences and clearances to teach. Sort the school bus routes for 150 students that attend 2 of the schools. Sort the new pay rates for all staff for the new year. And answer a billion questions from staff who come back after 4 weeks of leave, all tanned and relaxed. These questions can be about anything from the latest update of the software package (that you don't use) to the new corporate branding scheme, oh and because they leave everything to the last minute of course they need to know NOW. Add into the mix that your incompetent boss left at the end of the year after taking 2 months "sick leave" and having a public rant at the end of year function (her leaving is a good thing) but they aren't replacing her, which is ok because they are putting place support for the school principals so it will all be good. Right. Then to top all this off school starts again for the new year on Feb 1. Jan 26 is a public holiday for Australia Day, so lets throw a 2 day state wide PD course in at the end of January that is compulsory for all staff to attend. But it's ok, cause to help me do this I have a salt of the earth assistant who pays the bills and deals with the majority of payroll. I do actually normally really like my job and the majority of people I work with. I would just happily give it to anyone who will take it between December and February. Sorry about the vent. I always lose a little grip on sanity at this time of the year and not being able to SBR at present as cut off one of my main stress releasing avenues. That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! My assistant then followed me saying "if she's going so am I" Everyone got a good laugh out of it and he told me after that I couldn't leave, but he was concerned about exactly how quickly I started to celebrate and leave. Well played!! I'm sure you replied, "So, about that raise...." |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK