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 2014-04-30 8:28 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Extreme Veteran  2098   Alberta |  Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - ClosedOkay, I see all the talk of music....does everyone ride with their headphones on? |
| 2014-04-30 8:31 AM in reply to: thor67 |
423 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Not while riding, no. I used to while running but I don't even do that anymore. I find music can be a distraction. |
| 2014-04-30 8:45 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by mirthfuldragon I'll call, and raise a baseball - 5 pounds in May for me. If I lose, I'll watch an entire NASCAR race AND a Cub's game. On the trainer. Proposed rules: Official weigh-in is May 1 - pics or it didn't happen. Weight in weekly - I prefer Friday or Saturday morning, since my week is screwy due to sodium intake from long runs and rides. Again, pics or it didn't happen. What say you? It's on... Fine - if the idea of watching Nascar and a Cubs game motivates you - I'm all for it. But I will reraise you. The person who doesn't hit their weight loss goals for May buys dinner when you journey here for Quassy. Saturday morning works for me. Pics of the scale is fine as well. Done and done. Let's see what tomorrow's scale has in store for me. |
| 2014-04-30 9:13 AM in reply to: thor67 |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by thor67 Okay, I see all the talk of music....does everyone ride with their headphones on? Riding - never. Too dangerous. Running - sometimes. If I'm on the treadmill, Pandora or Netflix is running (usually a movie or some cartoons - Justice League, Batman Beyond, Transformers - I'm still a child, let's be real). Outside, for a short run, probably nothing. For a long run, depends - probably one out of three I'll play an audiobook or something. Also, bluetooth headphones are one of the greatest inventions for running with audio. I bought a cheap pair off Amazon and they're fantastic. If your computer has bluetooth or you buy a bluetooth stick, it's great on the treadmill or trainer too - no more blasting the music over the sound of the fan/wheel/belt. |
| 2014-04-30 9:16 AM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed This morning, I realized exactly how nuts I am for doing this IM stuff. My wife and I have dinner plans tonight, plus a book signing for one of her favorite authors. My coach has a double scheduled today - 45 minutes on the trainer, 1:15 run. So, alarm goes off at 4am for a brick workout. Pardon me while I go have my third cup of coffee this morning. |
| 2014-04-30 10:20 AM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by mirthfuldragon Can you use a Bluetooth stick on a TV??? I PVR a show and would love listen via headphones instead of blasting the TV. What kind of Bluetooth headphones did you buy?Originally posted by thor67 Riding - never. Too dangerous. Running - sometimes. If I'm on the treadmill, Pandora or Netflix is running (usually a movie or some cartoons - Justice League, Batman Beyond, Transformers - I'm still a child, let's be real). Outside, for a short run, probably nothing. For a long run, depends - probably one out of three I'll play an audiobook or something. Also, bluetooth headphones are one of the greatest inventions for running with audio. I bought a cheap pair off Amazon and they're fantastic. If your computer has bluetooth or you buy a bluetooth stick, it's great on the treadmill or trainer too - no more blasting the music over the sound of the fan/wheel/belt. Okay, I see all the talk of music....does everyone ride with their headphones on? |
| 2014-04-30 11:36 AM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Music: Swim: I have a set of "SwimP3" waterproof headphones but I don't use them anymore. Focusing on short drills vs. just doing lots of laps helps me stay tuned into the swim. Biking: Never, agree with the too dangerous aspect. Sometimes I do consider having just one ear for music but I have yet to do it. Run: Almost always (Bluetooth headphones) however right before my half-marathon on Sunday my phone decided to die. I was worried about how I would do on a 13.1 mile run without music but I managed to do really well and set a HM PR! Guess my running "zone" doesn't really need music. I do plan on continuing to train with music for the most part but will try to do at least one run a week sans music. |
| 2014-04-30 1:57 PM in reply to: MOlsen |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed OUCH! Moving right along on the bike when a bee hits me in the face then proceeds to sting me on my stomach. All nice and swollen and hurts like...well I'll leave that word to your imagination. Hint: It's not unicorns or rainbows. |
| 2014-04-30 2:03 PM in reply to: Burd |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Music: I have a set of JLab Go headphones with a 4g mp3 build into them (Best $50 I spent to date). Swim - They are waterproof so I swim with them on my long endurance days. Bike - If I am on a dedicated bike only path I will put them on, but only 1 ear. I leave my left ear open so I can hear if someone needs to pass. Although that never happens cause I'm fast like greased lightning! I wish, one day I'll be there  Run - Almost always. Strength days at the gym - Always. |
| 2014-04-30 8:50 PM in reply to: thor67 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by thor67 Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by mirthfuldragon It's on... Fine - if the idea of watching Nascar and a Cubs game motivates you - I'm all for it. But I will reraise you. The person who doesn't hit their weight loss goals for May buys dinner when you journey here for Quassy. Saturday morning works for me. Pics of the scale is fine as well. Originally posted by Qua17 I'll call, and raise a baseball - 5 pounds in May for me. If I lose, I'll watch an entire NASCAR race AND a Cub's game. On the trainer. Proposed rules: Official weigh-in is May 1 - pics or it didn't happen. Weight in weekly - I prefer Friday or Saturday morning, since my week is screwy due to sodium intake from long runs and rides. Again, pics or it didn't happen. What say you? Originally posted by thor67 I think it would help if we had little mini bets base 2 week chunks (all right - it would help me. Two weeks is a lot more real and pressing than a month. If you agree - I've got a good challenge. If I don't lose 4 pounds in that two week period, I will watch a stanley cup game in its entirely. If you don't reach your goal, you'll have to watch an entire NASCAR race. They have that up there in the great white north don't they? Thoughts? If I had the time, rowing would be on the schedule! Based on the fit of my pants, about 30lbs!! Of course I am shooting for July 13(not going to happen) but either way that is where I want to be! Let's do it! I will weigh myself tomorrow and check in! How long do you want to go for? July 31? August 15? pick a day and we can make it work. Do you think weekly weigh ins to keep us accountable?? Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by thor67 What? No more rowing Well the good news....got up and went for a swim with my wife. Did 3-200 freestyle/50 breast and then finished off with 350 meters straight of freestyle. Actually felt pretty good for the first time in awhile. Back still bothering me so no run/bike at lunch. Hoping back to be better tomorrow. Planning on another swim tomorrow morning. Had a good day on the calories. Have a great day everyone. Glad to hear your back in the pool and burning calories like a machine. How much weight are you looking to lose? I need to drop 30 more pounds and am looking for motivation. Wanna have a bet where the loser has to drink a 40 of Coors Light or something stupid like that? How long is a nascar race? I am in either way, but I will re re raise everyone. You have to drink a warm coors for every period of hockey David. Charles, a warm 40 of Coors after the cycle trainer...(I think I just threw up in my mouth a little thinking of that...) I am okay with Friday or Saturday weigh ins after two weeks as I know we all have busy lives to deal with. All right - it's on. Here are the particulars: 1) First official weigh in is Thursday 1. We'll take pics. 2) We weigh in on May 17 and 31 3) Goals: DQ 4 pounds by 5/17 and 4 more by 5/31 4) If we don't meet our goals: DQ - Stanley cup game and a warm coors after each period. Charles - Warm 4 of Coors on the trainer while watching both a cubs and a nascar race, Thor - What's your penalty? Anything else? |
Nascar here consists of driving the secondary roads with all the rednecks texting while driving...Kinda like Texas but colder...(Sorry Bobby!)
| 2014-04-30 8:58 PM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Music: Swim - I wish! I used to work out at a pool with a loud stereo - that was nice. Bike - I always listen to music on the bike, I don't use headphones. I slip my iphone in the front pocket of my bike shirt and use the built in speaker to play the music just loud enough that I can hear it. if I turn my head to listen behind me - I can hear cars and the music doesn't get in the way. Run - Always. I usually blast a mix but sometimes I enjoy mixing it up with Spotify - but again - never with headphones. Edited by Qua17 2014-04-30 9:11 PM |
| 2014-04-30 9:09 PM in reply to: Qua17 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Today was a big day. After sleeping off the beer tasting, which ended at almost 2, I had a myo facial release massage that lasted an hour and a half. It hurt like hell and left bruses on my cavs, lats, and rotator cuffs. Then I came home, grabbed lunch, and rode for nearly 2 hours in the rain. I also managed to ride the route of the season opener tri in 2 weeks. To be honest, the ride sucked. It was cold (40 F) windy 10-15 mph, and it was pouring. All the water kicked up the grime from the sand that had been put down when it snowed last and I had to finish my ride in the small ring. But here is the thing - we all have days like the one I had today. It's what makes us tough. It's funny - when I tell people I'm doing an IM to raise money for my son's hospital, people always ask about the race distance. But what they don't realize is the pain, suffering, and hardwork/determination that go into making it happen. Take Charles for example, he gets up at 4 am to make it happen. I don't know any other sport that asks as much from it's participants. And - it Doesn't matter if its for an iron distance or sprint - we all suffer from time to time to do what we love. And that's what we need to remember when the training and PT suck - the suffering makes us stronger people and it will help us not only on race day but when life gets hard. Prost! |
| 2014-05-01 4:06 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed |
| 2014-05-01 9:56 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 My penalty is a NASCAR race...how long is it again? And a warm light beer....My goals are pretty much the same...8lbs by the end of the month. I may need to weigh in a day or two earlier on first one as my son has a lacrosse game that weekend. I am afraid what my weight will be tonite...it will be ugly to say the least...Originally posted by thor67 All right - it's on. Here are the particulars: 1) First official weigh in is Thursday 1. We'll take pics. 2) We weigh in on May 17 and 31 3) Goals: DQ 4 pounds by 5/17 and 4 more by 5/31 4) If we don't meet our goals: DQ - Stanley cup game and a warm coors after each period. Charles - Warm 4 of Coors on the trainer while watching both a cubs and a nascar race, Thor - What's your penalty? Anything else? Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by mirthfuldragon It's on... Fine - if the idea of watching Nascar and a Cubs game motivates you - I'm all for it. But I will reraise you. The person who doesn't hit their weight loss goals for May buys dinner when you journey here for Quassy. Saturday morning works for me. Pics of the scale is fine as well. Originally posted by Qua17 I'll call, and raise a baseball - 5 pounds in May for me. If I lose, I'll watch an entire NASCAR race AND a Cub's game. On the trainer. Proposed rules: Official weigh-in is May 1 - pics or it didn't happen. Weight in weekly - I prefer Friday or Saturday morning, since my week is screwy due to sodium intake from long runs and rides. Again, pics or it didn't happen. What say you? Originally posted by thor67 I think it would help if we had little mini bets base 2 week chunks (all right - it would help me. Two weeks is a lot more real and pressing than a month. If you agree - I've got a good challenge. If I don't lose 4 pounds in that two week period, I will watch a stanley cup game in its entirely. If you don't reach your goal, you'll have to watch an entire NASCAR race. They have that up there in the great white north don't they? Thoughts? If I had the time, rowing would be on the schedule! Based on the fit of my pants, about 30lbs!! Of course I am shooting for July 13(not going to happen) but either way that is where I want to be! Let's do it! I will weigh myself tomorrow and check in! How long do you want to go for? July 31? August 15? pick a day and we can make it work. Do you think weekly weigh ins to keep us accountable?? Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by thor67 What? No more rowing Well the good news....got up and went for a swim with my wife. Did 3-200 freestyle/50 breast and then finished off with 350 meters straight of freestyle. Actually felt pretty good for the first time in awhile. Back still bothering me so no run/bike at lunch. Hoping back to be better tomorrow. Planning on another swim tomorrow morning. Had a good day on the calories. Have a great day everyone. Glad to hear your back in the pool and burning calories like a machine. How much weight are you looking to lose? I need to drop 30 more pounds and am looking for motivation. Wanna have a bet where the loser has to drink a 40 of Coors Light or something stupid like that? How long is a nascar race? I am in either way, but I will re re raise everyone. You have to drink a warm coors for every period of hockey David. Charles, a warm 40 of Coors after the cycle trainer...(I think I just threw up in my mouth a little thinking of that...) I am okay with Friday or Saturday weigh ins after two weeks as I know we all have busy lives to deal with. |
| 2014-05-01 9:59 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed April totals:
Looks like another run heavy month, I need to start balancing in more time on the bike considering I ran twice as far as I rode! |
| 2014-05-01 10:03 AM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Had a great workout this morning! Did a swim/bike brick a the gym. Started out with a 800 meter swim in 15 minutes...best swim of the year so far. Pretty happy with it considering the lack of swimming I have been doing. Put my shoes on and raced up to my wife's spin class for a 49 minute spin class! The negative is my back is still bothering me. Hoping it is gone soon. Getting old sucks. Have a great day everyone! Edited by thor67 2014-05-01 10:05 AM |
| 2014-05-01 10:58 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 Today was a big day. After sleeping off the beer tasting, which ended at almost 2, I had a myo facial release massage that lasted an hour and a half. It hurt like hell and left bruses on my cavs, lats, and rotator cuffs. Then I came home, grabbed lunch, and rode for nearly 2 hours in the rain. I also managed to ride the route of the season opener tri in 2 weeks. To be honest, the ride sucked. It was cold (40 F) windy 10-15 mph, and it was pouring. All the water kicked up the grime from the sand that had been put down when it snowed last and I had to finish my ride in the small ring. But here is the thing - we all have days like the one I had today. It's what makes us tough. It's funny - when I tell people I'm doing an IM to raise money for my son's hospital, people always ask about the race distance. But what they don't realize is the pain, suffering, and hardwork/determination that go into making it happen. Take Charles for example, he gets up at 4 am to make it happen. I don't know any other sport that asks as much from it's participants. And - it Doesn't matter if its for an iron distance or sprint - we all suffer from time to time to do what we love. And that's what we need to remember when the training and PT suck - the suffering makes us stronger people and it will help us not only on race day but when life gets hard. Prost! Well put and great work on banging out that ride despite the conditions. |
| 2014-05-01 11:27 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 Then I came home, grabbed lunch, and rode for nearly 2 hours in the rain. I also managed to ride the route of the season opener tri in 2 weeks. To be honest, the ride sucked. It was cold (40 F) windy 10-15 mph, and it was pouring. All the water kicked up the grime from the sand that had been put down when it snowed last and I had to finish my ride in the small ring. Rule #9. |
| 2014-05-01 11:34 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 May 1 Weigh In - 197. Pic on Facebook You guys are gonna love NASCAR. 5-1-2014: 176.6.  |
| 2014-05-01 11:38 AM in reply to: MOlsen |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by MOlsen April totals:
Looks like another run heavy month, I need to start balancing in more time on the bike considering I ran twice as far as I rode! April 2014: 48:45. Swim: 10:30 Bike: 16:53 Run: 14:43 Strength: 4:25 |
| 2014-05-01 12:03 PM in reply to: thor67 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by thor67 Originally posted by Qua17 My penalty is a NASCAR race...how long is it again? And a warm light beer....My goals are pretty much the same...8lbs by the end of the month. I may need to weigh in a day or two earlier on first one as my son has a lacrosse game that weekend. I am afraid what my weight will be tonite...it will be ugly to say the least... Originally posted by thor67 All right - it's on. Here are the particulars: 1) First official weigh in is Thursday 1. We'll take pics. 2) We weigh in on May 17 and 31 3) Goals: DQ 4 pounds by 5/17 and 4 more by 5/31 4) If we don't meet our goals: DQ - Stanley cup game and a warm coors after each period. Charles - Warm 4 of Coors on the trainer while watching both a cubs and a nascar race, Thor - What's your penalty? Anything else? Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by mirthfuldragon It's on... Fine - if the idea of watching Nascar and a Cubs game motivates you - I'm all for it. But I will reraise you. The person who doesn't hit their weight loss goals for May buys dinner when you journey here for Quassy. Saturday morning works for me. Pics of the scale is fine as well. Originally posted by Qua17 I'll call, and raise a baseball - 5 pounds in May for me. If I lose, I'll watch an entire NASCAR race AND a Cub's game. On the trainer. Proposed rules: Official weigh-in is May 1 - pics or it didn't happen. Weight in weekly - I prefer Friday or Saturday morning, since my week is screwy due to sodium intake from long runs and rides. Again, pics or it didn't happen. What say you? Originally posted by thor67 I think it would help if we had little mini bets base 2 week chunks (all right - it would help me. Two weeks is a lot more real and pressing than a month. If you agree - I've got a good challenge. If I don't lose 4 pounds in that two week period, I will watch a stanley cup game in its entirely. If you don't reach your goal, you'll have to watch an entire NASCAR race. They have that up there in the great white north don't they? Thoughts? If I had the time, rowing would be on the schedule! Based on the fit of my pants, about 30lbs!! Of course I am shooting for July 13(not going to happen) but either way that is where I want to be! Let's do it! I will weigh myself tomorrow and check in! How long do you want to go for? July 31? August 15? pick a day and we can make it work. Do you think weekly weigh ins to keep us accountable?? Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by thor67 What? No more rowing Well the good news....got up and went for a swim with my wife. Did 3-200 freestyle/50 breast and then finished off with 350 meters straight of freestyle. Actually felt pretty good for the first time in awhile. Back still bothering me so no run/bike at lunch. Hoping back to be better tomorrow. Planning on another swim tomorrow morning. Had a good day on the calories. Have a great day everyone. Glad to hear your back in the pool and burning calories like a machine. How much weight are you looking to lose? I need to drop 30 more pounds and am looking for motivation. Wanna have a bet where the loser has to drink a 40 of Coors Light or something stupid like that? How long is a nascar race? I am in either way, but I will re re raise everyone. You have to drink a warm coors for every period of hockey David. Charles, a warm 40 of Coors after the cycle trainer...(I think I just threw up in my mouth a little thinking of that...) I am okay with Friday or Saturday weigh ins after two weeks as I know we all have busy lives to deal with. It doesn't matter how ugly the number tonight. What matters is how pretty that number will be on the first day of June! Better work hard - those NASCAR races can be long |
| 2014-05-01 12:10 PM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by mirthfuldragon Originally posted by MOlsen April 2014: 48:45. Swim: 10:30 Bike: 16:53 Run: 14:43 Strength: 4:25 April totals:
Looks like another run heavy month, I need to start balancing in more time on the bike considering I ran twice as far as I rode! Not pretty but looking to at least triple bike and swim for May and add about 40% to run with just being more consistent. My monthly totals  swim  bike  run |
| 2014-05-01 12:14 PM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by mirthfuldragon Originally posted by MOlsen April totals:
Looks like another run heavy month, I need to start balancing in more time on the bike considering I ran twice as far as I rode! April 2014: 48:45. Swim: 10:30 Bike: 16:53 Run: 14:43 Strength: 4:25 Mark - Dude - You really kick butt in the run! While you may need more balance going forward, be proud of what you accomplished! Dam Charles - You crushed me. Nice work. Here are my numbers below. Swim 2:13 Bike: 14:32 Run 5:33 Strength 4:03 Walking 1:30 |
| 2014-05-01 12:15 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed How do I get in on the weight challenge? I'd like to drop about 2 a week as well. Let me know what my penalty would be Pic to come on Friday.Edited by Burd 2014-05-01 12:16 PM |
| 2014-05-01 12:17 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 Originally posted by mirthfuldragon Originally posted by MOlsen April totals:
Looks like another run heavy month, I need to start balancing in more time on the bike considering I ran twice as far as I rode! April 2014: 48:45. Swim: 10:30 Bike: 16:53 Run: 14:43 Strength: 4:25 Mark - Dude - You really kick butt in the run! While you may need more balance going forward, be proud of what you accomplished! Dam Charles - You crushed me. Nice work. Here are my numbers below. Swim 2:13 Bike: 14:32 Run 5:33 Strength 4:03 Walking 1:30 April: Swim - 8:23:03 - 19250y Bike - 11:07:17 - 194.41m Run - 3:17:35 - 18.2m Strength - 7:40:00 Edited by Burd 2014-05-01 12:17 PM |
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