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 2016-01-28 7:34 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master  6834      Englewood, Florida |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - ClosedOriginally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by TXTriRook 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. 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? I've gone through 2 seperate seat tests, one for my ISM and one that resulted in a Specialized Power on my road bike. Both of those test periods taught me exactly what Ben stated above. If you want to go pay $$$ for a fit, then that is not a bad idea. Try to find someone that is good, because the fit plays a big part in saddle comfort. However, I am also a proponent of making your own subtle changes to improve your fit, if you have the ability. Seat up/down/forward/back, bars forward/back/up/down, spacers, etc. You'd be surprised on the differences you can get out of the equipment you have. From there, cranks, stem, bars, etc. If the bike fit works for you, then the saddle should be one of the last parts in the equation, at least it was for me. Just make sure to change only one thing and mark where you started. My two cents, your experience may be completely different. |
| 2016-01-28 8:03 AM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | 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. Saddles are a lot "harder" on the trainer. When you ride outside, you shift around a lot more and on the trainer you are generally in one position most of the time. Even a saddle that is awesome outside can become uncomfortable for me on trainer rides of 90 minutes or more. |
| 2016-01-28 8:30 AM in reply to: Jet Black |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | 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'm sure that others will chime in on this. I saw your question yesterday but wanted to think about how to answer it because I know that your goals are pretty impressive. My finishing times are 12:42-13:36 but my age group is different than yours ;-) In the end, the only thing that I can offer is that I have never had a long run of anywhere close to 12 miles the week before and IM. In fact, I've always had a 2-3 week taper. B2B 2011 - long run one week out was 60 minutes, two weeks out was 90 minutes and three weeks out was two hours. Longest run for the training cycle was three hours Vineman 2012 - long run one week out was 50 minutes, two weeks out 75, three weeks out 90. Longest run for the training cycle was 3 hours. B2B 2013 - long run one week out was 60 minutes, two weeks out was 90 minutes and three weeks out was two hours. Longest run for the training cycle was three hours Don't know what would have been the plan for Chattanooga in 2014 but I do know that the longest run was 3 hours Vineman 2015 - long run one week out was 30 minutes, two weeks out was 90 minutes and three weeks out was two hours. Longest run for the training cycle was three hours |
| 2016-01-28 9:50 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
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| 2016-01-28 9:57 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! |
| 2016-01-28 10:01 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... |
| 2016-01-28 10:38 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc.Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... |
| 2016-01-28 10:46 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... Movies & tv shows for easy rides and Sufferfest videos for hard sections. |
| 2016-01-28 10:54 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by brigby1 Oh, and Janyne, I think you meant to say Tom, not Jim.Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... Movies & tv shows for easy rides and Sufferfest videos for hard sections. |
| 2016-01-28 11:13 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by brigby1 Oh, and Janyne, I think you meant to say Tom, not Jim. Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... Movies & tv shows for easy rides and Sufferfest videos for hard sections. You are correct. Sorry folks! |
| 2016-01-28 1:26 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by brigby1 Oh, and Janyne, I think you meant to say Tom, not Jim. Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... Movies & tv shows for easy rides and Sufferfest videos for hard sections. You are correct. Sorry folks! I wish my trainer were in my kitchen. I ride in my very cold basement, staring at a cement wall while my daughter's cat, Flufy (with one f) yells at me (I think she has seen the Biggest Loser and considers it her duty to motivate me. Of course it is all in cat, so I really don't understand her). Normally using The Sufferfest or if it's an easy day watching Netflix. |
| 2016-01-28 1:51 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Jet Black x2! I hope you did.Originally posted by StaceyK Well played!! I'm sure you replied, "So, about that raise...." 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. 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. Originally posted by Lighttower That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! 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. |
| 2016-01-28 1:53 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer I use a mix of netflix and music, depending on intensity. For 2-3 hour rides done at 70% I'm ok working my way through a few episodes of whatever on netflix to take the monotony away. Anything above 85% and I can't really concentrate on watching anything other that a countdown clock for the interval, that's when I use music, mainly repetitive dance type mixes. I also set myself little targets ie when I've had enough I'll promise myself to stop at xx km because it's a nice round number, but when that arrives it's 2h 13m xx secs, which I can't allow myself to stop at, so I push on to 2h 15 min, but then I'm at xx km and y meters etc etc. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
Wish i had some music suggestions, but when I use the trainer it is in front of the tv watching whatever i can find to occupy my time and distract me from my hate of the trainer!! That was my first suggestion -- access to computer in kitchen or time shift to get TV time. My other ideas were motivational music, which I suspect he has covered, and spin class. In the hierarchy of training, a trainer is closer to riding outside than spin class but if you get more in class... I do the same thing. A little OCD for those round numbers is a good motivator. Sufferfest is my go-to. |
| 2016-01-28 2:32 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Total subject change, and for that I apologize. I'm having trouble concentrating at work because I just found out Dad's house has its first showing tomorrow after only being on the market a week! I'm excited, scared, and nervous, but mostly excited. Can't. Concentrate. On. Writing. Code. |
| 2016-01-28 2:56 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by melbo55 Total subject change, and for that I apologize. I'm having trouble concentrating at work because I just found out Dad's house has its first showing tomorrow after only being on the market a week! I'm excited, scared, and nervous, but mostly excited. Can't. Concentrate. On. Writing. Code. good luck with the showing!!! I've spent the last couple days in heels (hells) because the brass is in town. Today they came up to see our little Santa Fe office. They just left. Immediately the heels come off and I'm checking in here. I just hope I can run later after two days in those torture devices! |
| 2016-01-28 3:22 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by melbo55 Total subject change, and for that I apologize. I'm having trouble concentrating at work because I just found out Dad's house has its first showing tomorrow after only being on the market a week! I'm excited, scared, and nervous, but mostly excited. Can't. Concentrate. On. Writing. Code. good luck with the showing!!! I've spent the last couple days in heels (hells) because the brass is in town. Today they came up to see our little Santa Fe office. They just left. Immediately the heels come off and I'm checking in here. I just hope I can run later after two days in those torture devices! Oooh, heels can be evil, especially when one isn't used to them. Good luck with running! |
| 2016-01-28 3:37 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 50 Munich, Bayern | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer I don't have a trainer of any type, so I am just thinking out loud, but some really like Podcasts and audio books. I personally prefer Trance/dance music whatever I do. Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
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| 2016-01-28 3:54 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by melbo55 Total subject change, and for that I apologize. I'm having trouble concentrating at work because I just found out Dad's house has its first showing tomorrow after only being on the market a week! I'm excited, scared, and nervous, but mostly excited. Can't. Concentrate. On. Writing. Code. good luck with the showing!!! I've spent the last couple days in heels (hells) because the brass is in town. Today they came up to see our little Santa Fe office. They just left. Immediately the heels come off and I'm checking in here. I just hope I can run later after two days in those torture devices! Melanie, good luck with the showing and with concentrating on writing code! TJ, i wear heals almost every workday, but, the heals are usually only about 1/2-1 inch!! If I wear higher I am miserable!! |
| 2016-01-28 4:08 PM in reply to: amd723 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by melbo55 Total subject change, and for that I apologize. I'm having trouble concentrating at work because I just found out Dad's house has its first showing tomorrow after only being on the market a week! I'm excited, scared, and nervous, but mostly excited. Can't. Concentrate. On. Writing. Code. good luck with the showing!!! I've spent the last couple days in heels (hells) because the brass is in town. Today they came up to see our little Santa Fe office. They just left. Immediately the heels come off and I'm checking in here. I just hope I can run later after two days in those torture devices! Melanie, good luck with the showing and with concentrating on writing code! TJ, i wear heals almost every workday, but, the heals are usually only about 1/2-1 inch!! If I wear higher I am miserable!! Good luck with the showing! Let us know how it went I had to wear heels at the place I used to work for. The best way to learn how to wear those bastards was when I had to runnn to catch the train. And it was winter and very snowy. And there was a crowd around me that also wanted to make it to the train. The other times when I can manage the balance in high heels is when I'm drunk  But that doesn't happen often anymore (thankfully!) |
| 2016-01-28 4:10 PM in reply to: Lighttower |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by jmkizer I don't have a trainer of any type, so I am just thinking out loud, but some really like Podcasts and audio books. I personally prefer Trance/dance music whatever I do. Manatees! I notice that Jim is being shy and not posting about staying motivated on the trainer. I believe that he is currently using the trainer in the kitchen listening to music, which is a better setup than my cycling buddy has riding in the cold garage, but not by a lot. Please post your suggestions. Maybe some motivational music ideas?
I also don't have any experience with the trainer. But the only thing that motivates me to the treadmil is having my tablet with me and watching Twin peaks |
| 2016-01-28 4:13 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Speaking of Twin Peaks: have you guys watched it? It was such a big deal for my generation and I think I was the only one (plus my younger brother) who did not watch it. This series was a huge obsession in Poland in 90's. I finally decided to watch it and now I cannot stop! I do not regret I did not see it when I was younger, because I would probably not notice so many fantastic things Lynch did in that movies: from shots, to edits and montage. And I really enjoy the humor |
| 2016-01-28 4:22 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by marysia83 Speaking of Twin Peaks: have you guys watched it? It was such a big deal for my generation and I think I was the only one (plus my younger brother) who did not watch it. This series was a huge obsession in Poland in 90's. I finally decided to watch it and now I cannot stop! I do not regret I did not see it when I was younger, because I would probably not notice so many fantastic things Lynch did in that movies: from shots, to edits and montage. And I really enjoy the humor Oh yeah, I watched it, but i got bored with it before the end of its run and don't think I ever did find out who killed Laura! |
| 2016-01-28 4:34 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by ceilidh Nah I do the budget remember Originally posted by Jet Black x2! I hope you did. Originally posted by StaceyK Well played!! I'm sure you replied, "So, about that raise...." 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. 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. Originally posted by Lighttower That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! 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. Besides I get paid alright. |
| 2016-01-28 4:41 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by ceilidh Nah I do the budget remember Originally posted by Jet Black x2! I hope you did. Originally posted by StaceyK Well played!! I'm sure you replied, "So, about that raise...." 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. 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. Originally posted by Lighttower That really sounds overwhelming... And I am obsessed with budgets and spending/forecasting analyses... February is almost over..! 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. Besides I get paid alright. haha |
| 2016-01-28 4:42 PM in reply to: amd723 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by marysia83 Speaking of Twin Peaks: have you guys watched it? It was such a big deal for my generation and I think I was the only one (plus my younger brother) who did not watch it. This series was a huge obsession in Poland in 90's. I finally decided to watch it and now I cannot stop! I do not regret I did not see it when I was younger, because I would probably not notice so many fantastic things Lynch did in that movies: from shots, to edits and montage. And I really enjoy the humor Oh yeah, I watched it, but i got bored with it before the end of its run and don't think I ever did find out who killed Laura! I have to agree the second season is not as dynamic as the first one. I read some reviews that said it was never revealed... We shall see.. |
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