HILDEKQ'S Magnificently Motivational Mentor Group - CLOSED!! (Page 60)

Thanks for the pic-posting tips, Hilde, and for helping me show off my bike! Ain't she purty? (And fabulously comfy, too, I must add-- LOVE riding!)

I recently got a Polar RCX5 (the spiffy multisport one with GPS) to replace my Garmin as the bike sensor for the Garmin didn't survive the accident-- will pass on the Garmin to my brother, as he's just getting started. I *really* like the Polar-- has more bells & whistles than I've figured out yet, but the interface is really lovely and clear, and I can make the output info as simple or as complex as I like. I also like the HR training zones, so I can tell where I am vs where I'm supposed to be. So far, so good!

Oh no.... we have an Ironman, a marathoner and now we're about to add ANOTHER marathoner????  Egads, let's hope they all don't get swelled heads and look down on us Sprinters and 5K racers!!

So happy to hear you are looking forward to the race, Tammy!!!  Someone better warn SF to stock up on donuts!

CRAP OH CRAP!!!  Just found out they cancelled the swim portion of my tri TOMORROW due to low lake levels (due to drought).  It was only 300 yards, but still... I think I'm just not gonna mess with it, I am STILL battling this stupid cold, going on almost 3 weeks now, and I can run and bike at home AND get to sleep till a normal hour.  I really was looking forward to it, but I wanted to TRI not DU!  I'm disappointed....  they were sooooooo disorganized last year, I can't imagine what a cluster F**K they'll make it.  How will they start everyone, a mass start??  It start with a huge UPHILL!  Recipe for disaster... dammit.

Gin n Tonic - 2011-09-23 5:16 PM Can't wait to run with the Hilde this evening in this much appreciated cooler weather... Whip me, whip me now.....that's how the movie went right?  I'm down

It may have but I don't believe that a fanny pack was involved.  

Good to see you out and about (or aboot as they say in Canada) again!

Drive by "Have a happy weekend all" from me.  I'm still alive, I'm still gutting my place to make room for the arrival of our little freeloader, and I'm trying (and often failing) to watch what I eats so I can lose weight.

I hope everyone is well and finally stays healthy!

Hey all, check out this pic I took on my iphone here in Berlin at the marathon of the leader!  It's very ghostly...he was running so fast I could barely capture him!!!  I dont get it, how can a human sprint for 26 miles.....

If you haven't been to Berlin, you have to go.  What a beautiful city!!!!

Brad

I knew you were in Germany for a number of years, but you didn't tell me your were a famous Oktoberfest band..damn...those must have been out of control days!! haha  I'm pretty sure I was drunk for 3 days straight! haha....wow - didn't know I could still do that!

Awesome bike porn Alex - glad you got a sexy new ride.  When you bought it did you get the extra guarantee that it would make you 2 mph faster for an average!!  Another nice bike paraded naked on here!!! I gotta get me a new one soon...I feel left out..haha.....Can't wait to hear the ride reports!

Turtle, nice job on the 21 miles - that's incredible!!!  And you're right - no injuries....that calls for a crazy dance.  You're gonna do great and add to the incredible list of accomplishments for MMMers.

Kati, nice job on getting some new toys for the sport!  I had a polar a long time ago with just a simple HR function - good for the pool since it was water proof.  I can't wait to see the picture of you in a fanny pack...with a camelbak on too!!!  SEXY!! Maybe some compression socks for the 5k too...oh yeah, and a headband...a fuzzy one.. LMAO

Hilde, sucks on your Tri, but you're right with the cold and stuff probably not a horrible thing to not happen.

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So guys, I'm back at home!!!  Two weeks of being gone is a long time for me....I really missed my family a lot, but at the same time really enjoyed my time without them....if that makes any sense.  It was a nice break from everyday grind and I had lots of new experiences too.  I think i may have gained about 10lbs due to all the pork and beer - I haven't drank that much beer in a LONG LONG time.  I will step on the scale tomorrow to begin my crying!!  I've spent about a month pretty much doing nothing and I'm totally out of the groove - i hope I can get back in without too much resistance. haha.  My right ankle is still messed up and painful, so I guess I'll get an MRI and see what I did...dunno...So running is out, but no reason why strength training and biking and swimming is out...So lots of options and that shouldn't stop me.  Just gotta get my head wrapped around it all again....may be hard, but I think I have the will power.  Maybe the long time away is a good thing?????  So, off to cook this kiddos some breakfast and then I'll try and get to some inspires....I missed working out and blogging on here - you guys have been doing some cool stuff.......Especially our new IRONMAN!!!!!!

Brad that is an AWESOME picture!!  So cool to see that kind of double exposure...

And I have  come into the real world of cell phones and upgraded my Alltel flip phone for an iPhone 4!!  Whoo hooo... LOVE it, still figuring it all out, but the apps are fun!

A Hilde Shirt

A Turtle - Janet shirt!

A wilson shirt!

Wilson -

Love the shirts!  Of course in my case the "bad" part should be taken literally.

Love the shirts, Wilson! One of my faves I saw at a race last year had printed near the hemline on the back: "Does this shirt make my a$$ look fast?" Hilarious!

Running in the rain last week was actually kinda fun...but I'm looking forward to getting back in the pool on campus days; meetings have been all over the blinkin' place! (Oh, and Wilson-- the new ride makes 18MPH feel utterly effortless-- can't wait to get on a bike path that will let me REALLY let 'er rip!)

Hope everyone has a great week!

Gin n Tonic - 2011-09-26 11:31 AM Brad, that picture is SO awesome!!!!  And Wilson, keep joking about this fanny pack and queer socks business...I'm cooking up something really good for you buddy! 

I like a good stew!!!  YUM YUM....LMAO!