bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 63)

Gentlemen... I'm so glad this week is over!  I spent the week getting packed up and moving to our new home.  It was a bit^h  but it's done.  

I managed to get in my rides (even if I didn't log them) and also had my first flat (god did it suck.  Not only did I get a flat - but my pump didn't work and then it started to rain... brutal).  But I'm proud to say that before my back tire went, I was able to get up the mountain that I failed to finish in June. So, I feel pretty good as I get ready for my taper.  

So, I don't know if I told you about this last week, but when my wife heads south to visit her dad, I'm gonna head up to Canada to visit Montreal and Quebec City to try some tasty ice cold beverages.  It will be hard not hanging out with my father in law (hear that sarcasm), but I think I will manage to a decent time.  My goal is to try or sample 20 new beers over the course of 3 days.  Does it get any better!

Went swimming this morning...should have stayed home and drank coffee. Brutal, lifeless workout. 

Kind of in the tank lately. Having trouble staying focused!

Foot has been bugging me for the past 2-3 weeks. Have not run other then the race in the past 3 weeks...might have to break down and go see doctor sooner then later. My season ending September sprint tri has been cancelled and now I am unsure whether to do the Oly Aug. 19. Price goes up tomorrow. 

I need to win a lottery.

Went swimming this morning...should have stayed home and drank coffee. Brutal, lifeless workout. 

Kind of in the tank lately. Having trouble staying focused!

Foot has been bugging me for the past 2-3 weeks. Have not run other then the race in the past 3 weeks...might have to break down and go see doctor sooner then later. My season ending September sprint tri has been cancelled and now I am unsure whether to do the Oly Aug. 19. Price goes up tomorrow. 

I need to win a lottery.

Went swimming this morning...should have stayed home and drank coffee. Brutal, lifeless workout. 

Kind of in the tank lately. Having trouble staying focused!

Foot has been bugging me for the past 2-3 weeks. Have not run other then the race in the past 3 weeks...might have to break down and go see doctor sooner then later. My season ending September sprint tri has been cancelled and now I am unsure whether to do the Oly Aug. 19. Price goes up tomorrow. 

I need to win a lottery.

OK - Just a quick update... 

1) Enjoy your beers, go easy on the poutine! I'm leaving in 30 minutes for what I am calling the Tour de la Bière Canadienne.  My goal on this trip is to try 25 new beers. Here is the itenerary:

Wednesday - Visit Alchamist Brewing Co, then onto Montreal for stops at the city's 5 best brew pubs.  
Thursday - Quebec City - again 5 best brew pubs
Friday - Portland, ME - Maine Brewing Co and Allagash.  

2) I moved this weekend and can't find the damn scale... Disapointing since I think I lost at least a couple of pounds thanks to the fact that I burned an extra 15 hundred calories packing boxes and moving crap.  Good luck to you guys during the last week of the contest.  Even if you come up short - losing weight this week moves you closer to your goal (I've stored up a 3,000 calorie deficit I plan to use sampling delicious canadian beer).  I also found out about a bike sharing program called Bixi where you can rent a bike for 30 minutes at a time to get around the city instead of sitting on your taking public transportation.  More riding = More beer.

3)Great job, one of those, "wow, bet you never thought you would be doing this 15-20 years ago!" My training is going well.  I'm really falling in love with my bike.  Now I just need to get faster.  Yesterday I did a 25 mile ride with 800 feet of elevation gain and average 15.7  Not bad - but I know I can get faster.

4) I am going to buy some training videos this winter like spinervals or sufferfest...Darren have you used any??Suggestions?While I am away, my bike is getting serviced to be ready for my century next week.  Pretty stoked when the repair guys says - "Boy - it looks like you put a lot of miles on this bike."  Yes I did.

I will check in on Saturday.  Any suggestions for my taper.  I want to be fresh for my century on the 11th.

OK - Just a quick update... 

1) I'm leaving in 30 minutes for what I am calling the Tour de la Bière Canadienne.  My goal on this trip is to try 25 new beers. Here is the itenerary:

Wednesday - Visit Alchamist Brewing Co, then onto Montreal for stops at the city's 5 best brew pubs.  

Wow!  More power to you, but I think I would have to throw in the towel after DAY1!
Thursday - Quebec City - again 5 best brew pubs
Friday - Portland, ME - Maine Brewing Co and Allagash.  

2) I moved this weekend and can't find the damn scale... Disapointing since I think I lost at least a couple of pounds thanks to the fact that I burned an extra 15 hundred calories packing boxes and moving crap.  Good luck to you guys during the last week of the contest.  Even if you come up short - losing weight this week moves you closer to your goal (I've stored up a 3,000 calorie deficit I plan to use sampling delicious canadian beer).  I also found out about a bike sharing program called Bixi where you can rent a bike for 30 minutes at a time to get around the city instead of sitting on your taking public transportation.  More riding = More beer.

3) My training is going well.  I'm really falling in love with my bike.  Now I just need to get faster.  Yesterday I did a 25 mile ride with 800 feet of elevation gain and average 15.7  Not bad - but I know I can get faster.

Nice Ride!

4) While I am away, my bike is getting serviced to be ready for my century next week.  Pretty stoked when the repair guys says - "Boy - it looks like you put a lot of miles on this bike."  Yes I did.

I will check in on Saturday.  Any suggestions for my taper.  I want to be fresh for my century on the 11th.

Suggestion.  Avoid Brew pubs on Taper week.  I'm glad to see your enjoying your summer with the right mix of Family, Fun and training.  Nice work.

Suggestion.  Avoid Brew pubs on Taper week.  I'm glad to see your enjoying your summer with the right mix of Family, Fun and training.  Nice work.

Carb loading, that is what he is doing....no, really!

Well off to the Shushwap after work today...900km(540miles approx.) returning Tuesday...no cell service. All I am taking is my wetsuit for some swimming, no bikes, no runners, just wetsuit and beers!

Have great long weekend everyone!

Sounds like an enjoyable time.

Lining up for the first one on Sunday.  Hard to imagine it's already time, but then when I look back on it, I've been at it for about 9 months now.  Looking for a 6:00:00 finish or bust.  Hoping temps stay down in the low 90's or below.  22 oz. of Mirror Pond Pale Ale waiting for me at the finish line, on ice.  Looking forward to that.  Thank you all for your inspiring words and stories you've shared about your experiences on here over the last many months.  It's all been very helpful.

Well off to the Shushwap after work today...900km(540miles approx.) returning Tuesday...no cell service. All I am taking is my wetsuit for some swimming, no bikes, no runners, just wetsuit and beers!

Have great long weekend everyone!

Sounds like an enjoyable time.

Lining up for the first one on Sunday.  Hard to imagine it's already time, but then when I look back on it, I've been at it for about 9 months now.  Looking for a 6:00:00 finish or bust.  Hoping temps stay down in the low 90's or below.  22 oz. of Mirror Pond Pale Ale waiting for me at the finish line, on ice.  Looking forward to that.  Thank you all for your inspiring words and stories you've shared about your experiences on here over the last many months.  It's all been very helpful.