kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 51)

jarvy01 - 2012-05-15 12:45 PM I got Chrissie's book a few days ago.  I've read half of it.  She seems like such an interesting, kind person.  I wasn't familiar with her backstory at all before starting the book.  I have to say I was shocked to hear she struggled with eating disorders.  I know many female athletes struggle with them, but I wouldn't have thought she'd be one of them.  I loved reading about her early days of training (before Sutton)......wearing the wetsuit that was too large, slipping on the pool's steps, gluing on the pedal, etc.  I smile every time she calls herself Muppet.  LOL  Good stuff.  Anyone else reading it right now?  

jarvy01 - 2012-05-15 12:45 PM I got Chrissie's book a few days ago.  I've read half of it.  She seems like such an interesting, kind person.  I wasn't familiar with her backstory at all before starting the book.  I have to say I was shocked to hear she struggled with eating disorders.  I know many female athletes struggle with them, but I wouldn't have thought she'd be one of them.  I loved reading about her early days of training (before Sutton)......wearing the wetsuit that was too large, slipping on the pool's steps, gluing on the pedal, etc.  I smile every time she calls herself Muppet.  LOL  Good stuff.  Anyone else reading it right now?  

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-15 1:22 PM

I'm about half way through as well.  Also reading Amanda Beard's book -- Jen, youd like that one as well.

uhcoog - 2012-05-15 1:11 PM

I have an A race in the fall that I'll probably get more excited about as it approaches.  It's a local half iron race.  There is something to be said for the friendships forged and the camaraderie amongst a group of people that train for an event like an Ironman together though.  Also I had planned to put in for IMTX up until a conversation about family planning with Cindy a month or two ago at which point that was put into limbo.  As the opening of registration approaches I guess I still haven't wrapped my head around the fact it's probably not going to happen.

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-15 10:22 AM

I'm about half way through as well.  Also reading Amanda Beard's book -- Jen, youd like that one as well.

jarvy01 - 2012-05-15 1:24 PM

I know you are disappointed.  I am sorry, Scott.  It sounds like you have an amazing support network, and I hope they'll be there for you when it is your time to race IM.  

Fit4Infinity - 2012-05-15 2:37 PM

I finished my copy last week, loved it.  Enjoyed getting to know Chrissie.  Never did figure out why she was called mupput.  Are all muppets some what un-coordinated.  Did anyone else notice how she lives her live in 5 year cycles?  What an amazing woman!!!

jarvy01 - 2012-05-15 2:19 PM

I read Amanda's book last month.  I think her ghost writer could have done a better job, but her story is very interesting.  

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-15 11:47 AM

Muppet is just British slang for a klutz.  Several times during the TdF last year, Mark Cavendish made comments about "right muppets in the peloton" in reference to guys who couldn't control their bikes and caused brashes.

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-15 12:20 PM

Kristi became a pro last fall by competing at an event with a pro prize purse of over $25,000 but with a very small amateur field.  Under USAT rules there are lots of ways to get your pro card (including having a pro card from USATF, USA Cycling or USA Swimming or placing in the top 5 of your AG in Kona or Las Vegas).  One of the ways is place in the top 3 amateur overall in an event with a pro prize purse of more than $25,000.  Kristi came in as the 3rd overall amateur at the Nickel City Tri in Buffalo, New York last fall with a time of (I believe) 2:27, and thus earned her pro card.  Note just because you earned a pro card does not mean you have to take your pro card.  There are lots of individuals (Bryan for example) who have qualified for pro cards and have decided to remain age groupers.  My friend Amanda earned her pro card (3rd amateur female at IMLP) but has not taken it because she doesn't feel that she is ready to compete at the pro level yet. 

Once you have a pro card, you can request that USAT place you on the potential start list for ITU events.  Kristi put her name in for the San Diego race.  There was essentially a strange series of events that led the U.S. to get 10 slots and the final slot rolled down to Kristi.  As I said on my post, she got the slot fair and square, the rules are just really bad (for example other girls who actually had ITU points were not made aware of the roll down).  Problem is, while she got the slot "legally" from USAT she shouldn't have been there and her decision to start the race put other athletes in danger (see Hunter Kempter in Myrtle Beach last year). 

 

jarvy01 - 2012-05-01 9:18 AM For the women here -- I ordered SOAS tri shorts and tri top.  They fit perfectly and feel super comfy.  Shorts are pretty short though, so if you like them longer, then this brand isn't for you (they only have the one option for inseam).  I ordered the set with the hot pink accents and polka dots down the sides  Anyway, it's a newer line of clothing, so I thought I would share my experience.  

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 9:08 AMSo is there any way to keep tabs on how full an Ironman event is?  I got the go ahead last night after a long talk for IMTX AS LONG AS there isn't a due date for May. So I figured I'd wait as long as possible to make sure.

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 9:08 AM So is there any way to keep tabs on how full an Ironman event is?  I got the go ahead last night after a long talk for IMTX AS LONG AS there isn't a due date for May. So I figured I'd wait as long as possible to make sure.

karen26.2 - 2012-05-16 8:31 AM

I'm not aware of a way.  With the non-IM fulls, you can usually email and find out, or they sometimes have posted on the website.  But for IM, I don't know how you'd know.  I've usually looked at when it sold out in prior years.

ETA - can't you just "play hard to get" for the one or two month window that would put May as a due date.

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 9:08 AM So is there any way to keep tabs on how full an Ironman event is?  I got the go ahead last night after a long talk for IMTX AS LONG AS there isn't a due date for May. So I figured I'd wait as long as possible to make sure.

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-16 8:46 AM

It was a few months last year.  Maybe as late as January.

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 9:52 AM

Yeah it was December.  I just remember finding out that there were a few hundred spots left and there was a rush on entries.  Just didn't know if that info is readily available.  Not that I'm opposed to taking a Foundation spot and fundraising the difference.

karen26.2 - 2012-05-16 9:31 AM

I'm not aware of a way.  With the non-IM fulls, you can usually email and find out, or they sometimes have posted on the website.  But for IM, I don't know how you'd know.  I've usually looked at when it sold out in prior years.

ETA - can't you just "play hard to get" for the one or two month window that would put May as a due date.

kidtri33 - 2012-05-16 9:20 AM 40 min training ride this morning. Was suppose to be an hour but I let time slip this morning and had to rush out for an interview I have this morning for a new job. Have a great day everyone!

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-16 8:53 AM

Is any male capable of "playing hard to get?"

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 9:08 AMSo is there any way to keep tabs on how full an Ironman event is?  I got the go ahead last night after a long talk for IMTX AS LONG AS there isn't a due date for May. So I figured I'd wait as long as possible to make sure.