Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 53)

Originally posted by Rollergirl



Hi! Thanks for the invite!
My name is Nat, short for Nathalie. I live in Sweden but am originally from France and part of my heart is still in England where I lived for 8 years.

Family: a husband (sort of, not married... Yet) and a 9 year old son. We're getting a cat soon and a dog is on the cards in a couple of years

My story: done sports all my life but ones involving balls (soccer, european handball) or martial arts. Had to give up those games due to a bad knee. Not enough stability in it and I don't want to go through a big operation. So I have to choose less violent sports. Triathlon seemed like a good idea.

Qua mentionned that I am raising money for charity. Getting people to sponsor me for my race is a great way to make sure I go through with it. I have already 8 sponsors on my page, including some very good friends I don't want to let down. At the same time I am helping a cause I believe in. It's a win win situation. It's the 3rd time I do this (first 2 times were a 10k race and golf tournament).

Training: well, not so much at the moment. Had this idea about a month ago and did too much too soon and hurt myself. Hopefully it's nothing but I am getting it checked before I start again. Much slower this time, the race is in May next year, so plenty of time.

Beer: nothing beats a nice cold lager on a hot summer evening. Carlsberg is my favourite.

That's it for now, looking forward to exchanging with you!

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon

Race-pace half marathon today, running around my neighborhood with an impromptu aid station in front of my house. Ran a 2:05 (9:30 pace), so that puts me on track for a 4:30 marathon. It's a nice way to clear the cobwebs as well.

Found a good deal on an electric smoker today too, so going to do some real barbeque for the holiday.

Originally posted by Qua17



Charles - man, when you clear about the cobwebs you go to town! Way to get out there and get it done! A 2:05 HM during your training is great. Just think how fast you will run following a proper taper and with people cheering your on. I hope you are feeling more exciting about your training and situation. It sounds like a lot is going on in your life right now. Don't minimize getting a new dog. It can kind of be like having a baby - especially if it's a puppy and you are getting up to let it out during the night. I also think that being smack dab in the middle of your training should help too and you should regain that passion as your HM draws nearer.

Congrats on the TT. Excellent work!

Originally posted by Qua17

Charles - What did you sign up to do at IMWI? I had a blast helping out at the OLY tri last weekend and I can only imagine the experience will be even better considering it's a IM.

It's pretty cool that we will be doing on IM next year within two weeks of each other. We are gonna have a blast this year and I'm hoping to learn a lot from you in the coming months!

Good luck with your LSD next week. 16 miles isn't a cakewalk. Way to get it done!

Originally posted by Qua17

Hey Alex - Here is the Youtube video that I will be using to strengthen up the ITB. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ydcy3dPf__M

Sorry I'm ducking on your challenge but I won't be ducking out on doing the work. Thanks for the support man!

Originally posted by Burd

Cycling question:

Is 20 weeks long enough to prepare for a century with the goal of just finishing?  It's not a race its a tour.  They have a 15, 30, 62, or 100 mile rides and I don't know which I want to try for.  I will have an oly the weekend before so take that into consideration.  My training plan has me up to 2.5 hours the week of the ride so do I settle for the metric or add in some more bikes into the training plan and go for the gusto?  I don't want to get hurt so if it's a dumb idea to go long please let me know and keep me in check.

Originally posted by thor67

Sure 20 weeks is enough for finishing. I would also add a one long ride a week to the 2.5 hours though.

Originally posted by kevinbe

Got in my 1000 yd swim at 28:00 flat. Happy to have that done. counting laps is not my strength.

Chest and tri lift followed by a 4.4 miler tomorrow.

I checked on the HM in October, and it's $55. The full is $65. I'm going to pass on it and run a HM training run on that day in it's place. Goal will be 1:45 or Bust!