Yanti & Salty MAD MANATEES Part 2 -- Full Pod (Page 63)

kgore - 2012-06-19 6:13 PM

DAWWWWW! I like snakies tooo!

 

This is Big D---now re-named 'Fideo' (Noodle in Spanish---cause she is limp like one)--we donated her to the Zoo's education Dept. she Loves all the attention! The docents all fight over who gets to take her out! Just imagine a bunch of little old, white haired ladies fighting over who gets to take out the 7 foot long snake! It makes me giggle.

In other news, I just took my bike in to get checked out/tuned up--sadly, the lbs is REALLY busy, so I don't have my bike for 2 weeks! It needs a new chain (luck it didn't break--it was VERY close!), and they have to clean out all of the cable housing--I was lucky that I could still switch ANY gears, let alone use my brakes! Anyway, they are replacing both the chain and cassette, the brake pads, and are cleaning and lubing everything---I SHOULD get it back 2-3 days before the next race. In the meantime, I am taking over Clint's bike for training--and for racing if TOTALLY necessary. I just need to switch out pedals (he has toe clips and I have an extra clipless set of pedals)and add another bottle holder. That being said, his bike is a size larger than mine, but it does at least go really fast.

bcraht - 2012-06-20 12:48 AM So, on my ride tonight, I did so, and it showed in my average speed.  Still slow compared to many of you, but I think it was my fastest non-race so far, and I wasn't going all out.  It was a great ride.  Until IT happened.  I knew it as soon as it happened.  Heard a little click noise and knew something had punctured my tire.  Yep.  A staple.  Sheeeeite.  All right, here we go.  Wheel off no problem, tube out, tube in, inflated all good.  Feeling pretty proud of myself.  Getting the wheel back on--problem.  Oh, did I mention it was my back tire.  I have such a hard time getting the $%&#@ thing to get back onto the drops without the derailleur getting in the way.  I was struggling away, knew I would get it eventually, when along comes a nice cyclist who asks if I have everything I need.  Yes, just struggling to get the wheel back on says I.  So he stops and helps me.  A bit disappointed I didn't do it myself, but it has just made me realize I need to practice practice practice.  At least I know I can deal with the flat part .

jmkizer - 2012-06-20 8:52 AM

Good work though! You would have gotten it on.

Quick question, did your remember to switch to the smallest gear before taking the wheel off?  Sometimes that helps (having the chain all the way to one end or the other).

jmkizer - 2012-06-20 8:48 AM 

Two weeks!  Are they hand making the chain links and forging the cassette for you?!  That is crazy long!

jogo - 2012-06-20 6:43 AM

ATTENTION!!  I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!  THIS IS HUGE!! (at least in my little world)

After 2 glasses of wine and a late night chat on FB, I gave in to peer pressure and signed up for....wait for it....are you sitting......a sprint tri. Yes, I said it, a TRIATHLON!!  

I had been mulling the idea around, as most of you know, from my posts.  I was thinking about a women's tri in August which would've given me 9 weeks to train for.  I talked to my buddies and all the really hot piglets on my team are doing a tri on July 8.  So pace booty trumped training.  I get to do a sprint tri, with eye candy, support of my team members at the finish line, and camp in a tent at the state park nearby. 

Now, I need some manatee wisdom.  How or what does one do to train for couch to sprint tri in 2.5 weeks.  Bring it!! I need some aggressive, dive in, intense, expedited plan.  Lets do this!!!

jogo - 2012-06-20 3:43 AM

ATTENTION!!  I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!  THIS IS HUGE!! (at least in my little world)

After 2 glasses of wine and a late night chat on FB, I gave in to peer pressure and signed up for....wait for it....are you sitting......a sprint tri. Yes, I said it, a TRIATHLON!!  

I had been mulling the idea around, as most of you know, from my posts.  I was thinking about a women's tri in August which would've given me 9 weeks to train for.  I talked to my buddies and all the really hot piglets on my team are doing a tri on July 8.  So pace booty trumped training.  I get to do a sprint tri, with eye candy, support of my team members at the finish line, and camp in a tent at the state park nearby. 

Now, I need some manatee wisdom.  How or what does one do to train for couch to sprint tri in 2.5 weeks.  Bring it!! I need some aggressive, dive in, intense, expedited plan.  Lets do this!!!

Oh, and I had to break the news to my husband this morning and it went something like this "Good morning honey, by the way, I put $150 on the credit card to reserve a camp site and do a tri. yes, I know I said I would never do another tri and I am a total bi*tch on race day and I really don't like sleeping on the ground but I had 2 glasses of wine and was feeling left out from my team so I pushed the charge button. Yes, I know I might actually have to ride a bike and swim. Ok, yes, I will figure out a way to make it up to you when I turn into evil tri woman."

kgore - 2012-06-20 12:32 PM

I know, right?? They were crazy busy/booked. I asked if they absolutely needed to keep it, he basically said that if a space opened up, then they could work on it sooner without having to wait for me to call it in, but yeah, I'm not thrilled. I called a bunch of different shops, and it was the same answer at all of them--only with either a higher price tag, or a REALLY bad feeling about their service (I'm not a very trusting individual...) I do trust this bike shop, and their reviews are pretty darn good. Its also the same one I bought the bike from, and they know it; they made it clear that they want to keep their customers. Hopefully they will prove it.

jogo - 2012-06-20 9:31 AM Swim is 500m, Bike is 11 miles, Run is 5k.   I should be able to get those distances in a couple of times a week and stick to 60 minutes/day (maybe more on the weekends).  I got to get my body used to moving again.  Easy will be the word.  Lets have some fun!!!

jmkizer - 2012-06-20 12:52 PM

Woo hoo!

Well, you have the running thing down.  Get the bike out, pump tires, ride it.  Does the bike need a tune up? (note, don't take it to Kate's place, you might not get it back in time to train!)  Also, do a brick or two -- just 10 minutes off the bike a few times.  Go to pool, swim a little bit.  Assess where you are.  Swim more.

What are the distances?

bcraht - 2012-06-20 1:01 PM BTW, I don't begrudge anyone changing their avatar/profile pic, but it really confused the HECK out of me! 

jmkizer - 2012-06-21 1:24 AM

I said the same thing to Chris but then I went and changed mine.  Oops!

TriAya - 2012-06-20 10:30 AM

People have been changing their avatars here in the Manatees? Do I need to refresh my browser?

bcraht - 2012-06-21 1:32 AM

Both Chris and Janyne. 

TriAya - 2012-06-20 10:33 AM

Chris changed his a few days ago though, no? Yes, and I had just gotten over it when Janyne changed hers...

Janyne's new one came up just now when I hit F5.

jogo - 2012-06-20 1:03 PM

bcraht - 2012-06-20 1:32 PM

Both Chris and Janyne. 

rrrunner - 2012-06-21 1:17 AM I am sooooo glad I have all of you! It's so good to know I'm not the only one who gets bitten by the why bother bug. But like the others, I enjoy training (usually)(even if my times don't improve) and I enjoy the camraderie both here and at the races. So, for now, I'll keep doing it.

jmkizer - 2012-06-20 10:42 AM

And TJ!  Didn't TJ change?!

bcraht - 2012-06-21 1:44 AM

Yes, I believe you are correct, TJ also. 

Asalzwed - 2012-06-20 3:03 PM Oh boy I can't tell you all how nice it is to have a day off! From work, from training...all of it! I also managed to make my first flight (I am flying standby) and that usually doesn't happen. Woohoo! I'm so excited to see my immediate and larger family. I promise we won't set anything on fire I am at LAX right now, which sucks but I can't complain TOO much.