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chichitao - 2010-04-12 7:54 AM My last mentor (props for Ken), would throw out a weekly question just to get everyone thinking and discussing and I liked that idea. 

So, what is everyone's favorite triathlon event and why?

chichitao - 2010-04-12 8:54 AM My last mentor (props for Ken), would throw out a weekly question just to get everyone thinking and discussing and I liked that idea. 

So, what is everyone's favorite triathlon event and why?

Tim (T2?) - It's not about the commitment, I'm all about racing!  We're just in a tough financial place right now, so if I'm going to register for a race, I have to be absolutely sure that our bills are taken care of first.  There are some months where we're wayyy too far in the red.  I think we're definitely going to do one in Springfield, IL in July, since my parents live there and we won't have to pay for a hotel, and could possibly get my dad to give me gas money. (It's nice still being a daddy's girl...) 

chichitao - 2010-04-12 7:54 AM My last mentor (props for Ken), would throw out a weekly question just to get everyone thinking and discussing and I liked that idea. 

So, what is everyone's favorite triathlon event and why?

tmoran80 - 2010-04-12 11:35 AM Does anyone own or use a bike trainer?  What is the difference between a magnetic and fluid trainer?  I am looking ot purchase one in the next few weeks for when i can't get my ride in during the day and have to ride at night but I was not really sure what to buy.   Any help would be appreciated - thanks

chichitao - 2010-04-12 6:13 AM And yes, a week ago Sat I was out running in my neighborhood and got bit on the back of my right knee by a dog.  The owner had the dog loose in the front yard.  I was across the street and had already passed the house and never saw the dog until it was about 3ft away from me.  Took about 5 days for it to stop bleeding and is now almost fully healed.  Ended up missing 1 day of work and 3 days of workouts.

My rant about having dogs on a leash has become a big issue in my town/neighborhood.  It is a very animal friendly town so a lot of dogs and a lot of them off leash.  But b/c of that we see a lot of dog bites.  It has gotten to the point where my wife and some friends are too afraid to run down our own streets anymore.  I am not going to let it stop me though.  I think it is truly difficult to say whether a dog will or won't bite.  The dog owners of the dog that bit me said their dog has never done this before and has always been a good dog.  Don't know whether that is true or not, but for whatever reason that dog snapped that day. 

Just remember that even though you have control over your dog, runners don't know that.  My wife sees a big dog now off leash (she is small at only 4'11) and she will turn around and go another direction.  She doesn't know whether that dog is a good dog under control or not.  It gives her a lot of anxiety. 

So if anyone does have a dog off leash, I just ask that you be extremely careful and watch them like you would a child.  And be prepared to accept the consequences (medical bills, court, dog removal, etc) if something were to happen.

It's still pretty fresh and I am still pretty upset.  **off soap box**

chichitao - 2010-04-12 5:54 AM My last mentor (props for Ken), would throw out a weekly question just to get everyone thinking and discussing and I liked that idea. 

So, what is everyone's favorite triathlon event and why?

chichitao - 2010-04-12 1:40 PM Going to leave this up to the group...

Got approached and asked by another person to join our group today (guess they saw everyone jumping in with gusto on the forum).  I don't know the person and don't want to say the name right now, so there won't be any "they are my friend so let them in".  We are a pretty full group and I don't want to skimp on being able to help everyone and am afraid that might happen if we add more....but, what is one more person?  I'd like to help as many as we can.  There are both sides of the argument.  That said...what say you?

If you would rather, you can PM me a yes or no (click the PM button at the bottom of this msg).  Sooner than later if possible so I can let him/her know.  Thanks!

chichitao - 2010-04-12 7:54 AM My last mentor (props for Ken), would throw out a weekly question just to get everyone thinking and discussing and I liked that idea. 

So, what is everyone's favorite triathlon event and why?

SoccerGK - 2010-04-12 3:18 PM


I'm surprised nobody has said this yet, but BIKING!!! I love love love it.  To me, it's a lot easier than the others!  I hate running because I've always been a sprinter, Swimming is okay, but I can't breathe whenever I want.  And biking is relaxing to me.  I always feel refreshed after it, never exhausted. 

On a side note: I'M LEAVING TO PICK UP MY NEW ROAD BIKE IN LIKE 5 MINUTES! YAY!!!

chichitao - 2010-04-12 6:15 PM Yes, give us some pics if you can...we all like pictures!

And today is a perfect example of why I like these groups.  I got home and had zero motivation and was tired from a busy day and not sleeping well lately.  But I thought of this group and didn't want to let anyone down and have a big goose egg on my calendar today (especially after taking yesterday off).  So i left the house and got a bike and swim in.  It wasn't my best performance ever and I had tired legs, but I got it done.  There is no way I would've forced myself out the door without the group holding me accountable, so thanks!  Hope everyone had a good day!