SWBKRUN Mentor Group-&quot;Off Season?&quot; What is that?!! (Page 7)

2009-04-15 9:15 AM

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Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Tracy, my wife is doing an olympic this weekend, water temp in the 50's, no thanks, I will be on the beach drinking hot coffee. I am allready worried about Mooseman on June 1st, water temp is supposed to be in the low 60's, brrrrr.

BigReub

2009-04-15 9:30 AM

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Regular

310

Seymour, IN

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Plainsman AU - 2009-04-15 9:58 AM

Don't forget to pee! (in your wetsuit)

I was running last Thursday with my IM neighbor and we got to talking about peeing during training or racing. He told me it's not uncommon for him to pee while on the bike. I told him he better pull out of line or drop back if we are riding together. If I get sprinkled we may have to fight!

SSMinnow

2009-04-15 9:45 AM

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Champion

7163

Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

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tahrens - 2009-04-15 8:33 AM

Since we are allowed to whine - I signed up for this last minute olympic this saturday and check the water temperature, 59 degrees! I'm going to die!!!!!!!

Editted for ripping rights, Tony, get your butt into the Potomac and start your OWSing. If I can be out there you can too!!!

Dang, there was just an article in the Active.com newsletter that addressed swimming in temps in the 50's but I cannot find it! I figured I would never ever swim in water that cold so why save it. YOU GO TRACY!

If anyone wants a little glimpse into Boston, these guys did a pretty good job of showing it: http://www.boston.com/video/viral_page/?/services/player/bcpid16473812001&bctid=19204768001

Only one run left in Mad Town before I get on the plane!

2009-04-15 10:05 AM

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Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Very cool Suzy. My wife really wants to qualify. Looking at the times, much easier for her than me, lol I have to finish 30 mins faster than her, doesn't seem fair....

Plainsman AU

2009-04-15 10:25 AM

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Expert

945

Auburn AL

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SSMinnow - 2009-04-15 9:45 AM

tahrens - 2009-04-15 8:33 AM

Suzy, I watched the video of Boston and became a little worried about you at the start, and I think I have a good idea for you to keep you from getting trampled.

Havin'Fun

2009-04-15 10:35 AM

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Good luck this weekend Tracy and Suzy.

An Olympic and Boston...wow, what a way to start off the season!
Inpsiring...can't wait to read your reports.

2009-04-15 10:36 AM

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Elite

4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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OMG totally off topic....You guys every tried Oil or Oregano drops? A coworker here had some she got form the healthfood store. Suppedly this superdrug.....Put 5 drops under your tongue...Voila better then echinecea(sp)......She tried it once and vomitted last night. I just did it, and kept it in. BUt wow was in distgusting.

Havin'Fun

2009-04-15 10:39 AM

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BigReub - 2009-04-15 10:30 AM

Plainsman AU - 2009-04-15 9:58 AM

Don't forget to pee! (in your wetsuit)

I was out with my husband and kids this weekend and a pack of riders came flying by us. Of course since "mommy" does triathlons my kids love to see the riders, so we stopped and watched. My kids (8, 6 1/2, 5) were totally in awe of the dude peeing on the bike. I do have to admit..he really had to go, what a stream he had going. This of course is coming from a total bike newbie...never heard of peeing on the bike until about 6 months ago (and still can't bring myself to do it). Anyway, just hope my kids don't expect to see me doing that anytime soon.

SSMinnow

2009-04-15 10:44 AM

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Champion

7163

Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

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Barry-- I like the flag, but don't think it is very aerodynamic! I have very mouse like tendencies--I can slip through the smallest cracks so no worries. Plus when you start in Wave 2, corral 18 it isn't nearly as ugly as it seems. The speedballs are all far ahead, probably close to finishing!

Tony--

You gotta suck it up! JK. I do think the disparity between the men and the women's spread is a little ridiculous, but it works in your wife and my favor so that's life! The good news is the older you get the easier it is to BQ!

tahrens

2009-04-15 11:47 AM

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Master

2436

Apex, north carolina

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BigReub - 2009-04-15 10:30 AM

Plainsman AU - 2009-04-15 9:58 AM

Don't forget to pee! (in your wetsuit)

Never having tried it myself, but I think it is easier for men to pee on the bike than women. They can direct things better if you know what I mean. Personally, I don't plan to race that competetively that it requires membership into the golden sock club. (Mile high club however.......... oops wrong topic). Seriously, I don't see how women can pee on the bike and not get it all over their water bottles.

How come Suzy gets the cool topics and I'm talking about peeing? I'll spare everyone and not post a How To video.

Redknight

2009-04-15 12:08 PM

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Master

1952

Guelph, Ontario

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Havin'Fun - 2009-04-14 5:14 PM Hey gang,
I'm new to the group and excited as it sounds this is a great group of poeple.

I am starting my 2nd year at triathlons. And, I'm having a little trouble.
OK, I'm not ususlly a whiner, but here goes. I have a 1/2 in 3 1/2 weeks and I am slow on the training.
I'm just not getting the workouts in for various reasons. I signed up for this race since it is basically the same course as my "A" race in November. And I can't seem to get motivated. However, I know if I don't hunker down I'm going to be disappointed with myself once the race is done.

Anyone have any words of wisdom? Or, you can tell me to just HTFU!
Thanks

Remeber this is said with love but GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND GET OUT THERE. NO EXCUSES!!!! WE DON'T ACCEPT THEM.

NOw please excuse me I have to go lie down for awhile

Redknight

2009-04-15 12:15 PM

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Master

1952

Guelph, Ontario

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tahrens - 2009-04-15 10:00 AM

Plainsman AU - 2009-04-15 9:58 AM

tahrens - 2009-04-15 8:33 AM

Don't forget to pee! (in your wetsuit)

ha ha ha, of course. That will need some work though because it is a beach start and it is surprisingly difficult to pee while swimming. But I'm sure I will figure it out. Just don't swim behind me.

But swimming behind you would make the water much warmer just make sure you don't swallow any water. You can just pee on the beach. Walk into the water a little ways and everyone will think the sand is wet from that. I assume you are going to be wearing a wet suit. If not disregard the previous advice.

Redknight

2009-04-15 12:32 PM

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Master

1952

Guelph, Ontario

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OK so I'm finally back up to date with the postings. Wow. Very active group here.

I'm finally back to training. 2 hours of hockey this morning and then 1 hour of kickboxing this evening. I have a question though. When I was entering my hockey on my training log I noticed a sport called hurling. I didn't realize that after drinking too much that you could go into the bathroom and workout. That's kind of two sports in one. An arm workout tossing em back then an ab workout hurling

OK so back to studying now. I'll more regualr here after my exam tomorrow.

Edited by Redknight 2009-04-15 12:32 PM

2009-04-15 12:47 PM

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Elite

4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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tahrens - 2009-04-15 10:47 AM

BigReub - 2009-04-15 10:30 AM

Plainsman AU - 2009-04-15 9:58 AM

Don't forget to pee! (in your wetsuit)

But how can a guy 'direct things?" You wearning some pretty tight shorts and things aren't moving around. And I don't it would be too smart to take a hand off the bars, to adjust to a better position. I think if you do either man or woman, it will just flow out the leg wouldn't it? I'm curious as to how people do it other that that.

fattyfatfat

2009-04-15 12:50 PM

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Champion

6973

marietta

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PB of sorts...just heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time. this is #3 buts its still very cool.

2009-04-15 12:54 PM

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Elite

4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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fattyfatfat - 2009-04-15 11:50 AM PB of sorts...just heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time. this is #3 buts its still very cool.

Yes very cool....congrats......

And for you others out there...Read John's 1st race report. Its great!!!

tahrens

2009-04-15 12:55 PM

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Master

2436

Apex, north carolina

Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! TIME TO TRAIN!

Do a very quick search of the BT forums and you'll get all sorts of hits for directions to peeing on the bike. Here is the first link that came up and it is 9 pages long.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150441&start=1

I was about to write all kinds of directions but thought twice about it. Being a new mentor group I'll spare the details and just give you the link for those that are curious. Happy peeing reading.

BigReub

2009-04-15 1:03 PM

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Regular

310

Seymour, IN

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fattyfatfat - 2009-04-15 1:50 PM PB of sorts...just heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time. this is #3 buts its still very cool.

#3 is great. The Hectic meter goes up about 5 times. But the fun meter...it simply explodes.

2009-04-15 1:04 PM

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Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

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It's always interesting getting your face in the water at the start of the race. You know everyone just peed in their wetsuit yet you still need to get your face in the water before the start.

I usually try to move over to the side. I know that it is probably pee'licious over there also but it seems to make me feel better.

2009-04-15 1:04 PM

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Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

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BigReub - 2009-04-15 2:03 PM

fattyfatfat - 2009-04-15 1:50 PM PB of sorts...just heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time. this is #3 buts its still very cool.

#3 is great. The Hectic meter goes up about 5 times. But the fun meter...it simply explodes.

2 is plenty for me thanks.

ashort33

2009-04-15 1:14 PM

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Champion

5522

Frisco, TX

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Well, this group's thread has descended into anarchy pretty quickly!

I tend to skip the pool when the heater is out and the water temp is in the low 70's, can't image 59 degrees - do they make a 10 cm thick wet suit - could you move in it even if they did?.

Don't see myself peeing from the bike. I don't need to get anywhere that fast...

Fun group so far!

SSMinnow

2009-04-15 1:35 PM

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Champion

7163

Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!

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Hey, I have a suggestion. There are a lot of new people and it would be so much easier for Steve to call us by our correct names if we signed our posts with our real first names. Just for a little while!

Trevor--I have not tried oregano, but wouldn't be adverse if I thought it had a real purpose. If you are up for it, try a green smoothie-- juice together Kale (or Chard or Spinach), Carrots, Celery, fresh Ginger and a little cucumber. Looks disgusting, but if you can drink that I guarantee it will have some immunity benefits and keep you super alkaline all day. Dare ya!

Suzy (adhering to the request above).

2009-04-15 1:51 PM

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Elite

4108

Calgary,AB,Canada

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tahrens - 2009-04-15 11:55 AM Do a very quick search of the BT forums and you'll get all sorts of hits for directions to peeing on the bike. Here is the first link that came up and it is 9 pages long.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=150441&start=1

I was about to write all kinds of directions but thought twice about it. Being a new mentor group I'll spare the details and just give you the link for those that are curious. Happy peeing reading.

OMG OMG OMG Tracy....that post forum wasn't about peeing on the bike.....It was about #2.....its actually quite funny.