Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Open For Business (Page 70)

Originally posted by whichwayisdown

Fifth, I'm in a very similar situation, and I let it screw with my head. Luckily I'm back on track now, but it was a trip for sure.

I'd say see if you can transfer yr registration to someone else or defer until next year. Then find another one you can make and sign up for that!

Originally posted by GeauxHard

So I ran to my LBS..they didn't have any more x speeds in stock :/ and the only thing they had in my size was the x lites..which he did a straight exchange for ?? I knew I picked the right bike shop...

Originally posted by Qua17



Here's how I would handle it. Two words: Drink Heavily... and then sign up for another race. 3 months is a long time to be pissed. treat yourself to something so you don't feel like you are getting hosed.

Sorry man!

Originally posted by Qua17

Came home today after an absolutely crappy day at work and asked my sons: "What would my response be if one of you was training for a race and you asked me if you should go for a ride or blow off a workout." Both my sons told me that I would kick them out of the house. So I listened to my own advice and went out for a ride. Glad I did - I had a blast! I was really hitting it hard and some of my splits were in the 17 mile an hour range, which is flying for me. I was having some much fun I might have been talking to myself on the bike. My bikes name is Billy Baroo - just like the putter - and when I am really enjoying myself I have been known to let out a "Oh Billy Billy Billy Billy!"

To reward myself I took my sons to my favorite wings place. Had a left hand milk stout. Life is good!

Originally posted by chayes



Good advice!
One thing that helps me deal with disappointments in general is to allow myself to feel sad, and then put the disappointment in a positive context. Sometimes it's because I tried something I knew I might fail at, and I'm glad I was brave enough to try. Other times I miss out on something because ultimately it's not consistent with how I want to live my life. For example I recently "missed out" on a career opportunity because it would have meant changing a few things that I really like about my life. So while I was sad about the opportunity itself, I can be proud of myself for recognizing the baggage that would come with it, and avoiding that.

In your case, I hope you can be happy with yourself for putting family above racing.
Also... not sure how to put this... but your wife and family will probably be much more supportive of your racing if you can take this disappointment in stride.

Originally posted by Snewo

Check-in: Workout #2 for the week is in the books. I did 10 miles on the stationary bike today. Low resistance, just keeping the legs honest. I still have one muscle that's sore. It seems like I'm always right on the hairy edge of being ready for the Tuesday workout. Sunday is my long run and I guess I'm pushing it just a tad too much. I'm usually ready for the next run (Thursday) and I should be again this week. Since this Sunday should be a shorter run, I'll see how I feel by next Tuesday as a test of my theory.

Shirts: Our team store is now READY! The pricing is currently set for 6-24 pieces. If we are going to have more than 24 people buying, then it could click down one more level in pricing. Here is the pricing link to show what I mean: http://www.jakroo.com/pricing/

As for our team store....

http://shop.jakroo.com/storefront/BDAS


Please post a Yeah! or Nay! as to whether you plan to purchase one with your next post. I'll use the roll call of who plans to order one to see if we will be greater than 24. I'll count up the totals over the next week. Once we have the price set, the goal is to order by March 31st and for delivery by April 21st.

Originally posted by chayes



Good advice!
One thing that helps me deal with disappointments in general is to allow myself to feel sad, and then put the disappointment in a positive context. Sometimes it's because I tried something I knew I might fail at, and I'm glad I was brave enough to try. Other times I miss out on something because ultimately it's not consistent with how I want to live my life. For example I recently "missed out" on a career opportunity because it would have meant changing a few things that I really like about my life. So while I was sad about the opportunity itself, I can be proud of myself for recognizing the baggage that would come with it, and avoiding that.

In your case, I hope you can be happy with yourself for putting family above racing.
Also... not sure how to put this... but your wife and family will probably be much more supportive of your racing if you can take this disappointment in stride.

Originally posted by b2b14

I actually learned that in NY. Met a friend I hadn't seen in years at a bar for a drink, the Irish guy next to me coin checked me and ended up buying me a beer. He told me about the black and tan thing, but we figured since I'm Irish and catholic (but mostly Italian) it was fine and all was forgiven. besides I made mine with homebrew Belgian IPA not bass

Originally posted by aviatrix802



Fantastic!! Wise (and cute) boys you've got there!! Bike porn - like it! I REALLY love that you still have your last race number on it!! Excellent.
Good for you getting out and dodging potholes! It was snowing sideways here today!

Originally posted by Qua17



Scott - Coin checked me? What's that?

Originally posted by Qua17



Scott - Coin checked me? What's that?

Originally posted by Snewo

Check-in: Workout #2 for the week is in the books. I did 10 miles on the stationary bike today. Low resistance, just keeping the legs honest. I still have one muscle that's sore. It seems like I'm always right on the hairy edge of being ready for the Tuesday workout. Sunday is my long run and I guess I'm pushing it just a tad too much. I'm usually ready for the next run (Thursday) and I should be again this week. Since this Sunday should be a shorter run, I'll see how I feel by next Tuesday as a test of my theory.

Shirts: Our team store is now READY! The pricing is currently set for 6-24 pieces. If we are going to have more than 24 people buying, then it could click down one more level in pricing. Here is the pricing link to show what I mean: http://www.jakroo.com/pricing/

As for our team store....

http://shop.jakroo.com/storefront/BDAS


Please post a Yeah! or Nay! as to whether you plan to purchase one with your next post. I'll use the roll call of who plans to order one to see if we will be greater than 24. I'll count up the totals over the next week. Once we have the price set, the goal is to order by March 31st and for delivery by April 21st.

Originally posted by Snewo

Shirts: Our team store is now READY! The pricing is currently set for 6-24 pieces. If we are going to have more than 24 people buying, then it could click down one more level in pricing. Here is the pricing link to show what I mean: http://www.jakroo.com/pricing/

As for our team store....

http://shop.jakroo.com/storefront/BDAS


Please post a Yeah! or Nay! as to whether you plan to purchase one with your next post. I'll use the roll call of who plans to order one to see if we will be greater than 24. I'll count up the totals over the next week. Once we have the price set, the goal is to order by March 31st and for delivery by April 21st.

Originally posted by Qua17
That would be a big yea for me. Thanks for all you did to make this happen! April 24 - just in time for the season opener in Hopkington on May 10. You in Jenn/John?

Originally posted by firebert



Still not sure. The Marlboro Lions the day before is looking attractive beacuse it doesn't interfere with Mother's Day, but I'm seeing what I can do. Have to smooth things over with the wife AND my mom. Mother's Day is tough....

Starting to wonder if the lake will be thawed by May 10th - haha...

And +1 Thanks Dave O - the shirts look awesome and having a storefront that will ship out to all of us individually while being priced competitively...It's awesome.

Originally posted by whichwayisdown
Tomorrow is my first spin class and I am TERRIFIED. The seats are killing my sit-bones (I'd imagine it's a combination of not being used to the bikes and being overweight) so I doubt I'll do the whole 45 minute class, but that's okay. Just another thing to get used to, right?