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2008-11-07 7:36 AM
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And while I was drawing my picture - Chris beat me up and onto the board for some early morning posting. 

 

Ooh ooh, I believe this is what all the young hotties are calling a "TOPPAGE" these days.  I am so hip.  :P



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2008-11-07 8:25 AM
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How is it that our tread slipped to 6th or 7th?  I was gettin a little nervous when I logged on and didn't see our thread in the top 1 or 2.   I NEVER thought I'd have to scroll down to 6th or 7th

Where is everyone?????????

2008-11-07 8:45 AM
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Revbigdog - 2008-11-06 10:22 PM evening ladies

Andy!!!

How goes it?

Going well - although I am stir crazy having been home with a daughter with an earache all day.

ugh, I empathize - been there

how old is your daughter?

Just turned 6.  In Kindergarten here.

that's a great age! (well except when they have an earache )

Mel's girls are 3 and 6 (hopefully I got that right!)

You did

 

2008-11-07 8:59 AM
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LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-07 1:10 AM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:59 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:49 PM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:47 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:46 PM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:44 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:41 PM

Yanti, I made the sig line?!?!? LOL! Love it!

It was way too funny to pass up. Oh, and see? Cat made chocolate chip cookies already for your new home-to-be

I know, and now I'm dying for a cookie! I have a feeling I'll be baking up a storm this winter

Oh, Lord. I might have to have YET ANOTHER Pop-Tart. I am addicted to those things. At least I didn't have one for dinner, unlike many of the previous days.

(It's my blog title ... Man Shall Not Live By Pop Tarts Alone ...)

God I love Pop Tarts. What flavor? Back in Michigan they have this chocolate vanilla creme one, a chocolate crust, vanilla inside, vanilla frosting with little chocolate sprinkles. The. Best. Ever. I can't get them in NY though

My favorite used to be Frosted Blueberry. Now it's Frosted Cherry. I have also recently discovered Brown Sugar and Cinnamon ... MMMMMMMMMMMM!

My deepest sympathy to those who are not able to access Pop Tarts or their favorite ones.

Mmmm. Love the Brown Sugar and Cinnamon.

x2 thats my fav.

2008-11-07 8:59 AM
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dimplespoo - 2008-11-07 1:12 AM
TriAya - 2008-11-06 11:59 PM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:49 PM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:47 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:46 PM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:44 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:41 PM

Yanti, I made the sig line?!?!? LOL! Love it!

It was way too funny to pass up. Oh, and see? Cat made chocolate chip cookies already for your new home-to-be

I know, and now I'm dying for a cookie! I have a feeling I'll be baking up a storm this winter

Oh, Lord. I might have to have YET ANOTHER Pop-Tart. I am addicted to those things. At least I didn't have one for dinner, unlike many of the previous days.

(It's my blog title ... Man Shall Not Live By Pop Tarts Alone ...)

God I love Pop Tarts. What flavor? Back in Michigan they have this chocolate vanilla creme one, a chocolate crust, vanilla inside, vanilla frosting with little chocolate sprinkles. The. Best. Ever. I can't get them in NY though

My favorite used to be Frosted Blueberry. Now it's Frosted Cherry. I have also recently discovered Brown Sugar and Cinnamon ... MMMMMMMMMMMM!

My deepest sympathy to those who are not able to access Pop Tarts or their favorite ones.

My favorite is the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pop Tart.

OOH that sounds good too, never tried those ones.

2008-11-07 9:03 AM
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Ok morning all, just caught up on all the posting you guys did last night.  I'M SO PROUND!!!! (said in motherly voice)

Speaking of, have to go get oldest from school now, will be back later.



2008-11-07 9:04 AM
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Morning Freaks......Holy i missed 9 pages last night BATMAN!!!  I need to stay up past 9:30 to chat sometimes with you guys!!!
2008-11-07 9:16 AM
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Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

2008-11-07 9:22 AM
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Whats a FOK, is that like pizza
2008-11-07 9:28 AM
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Rudedog55 - 2008-11-07 10:22 AM Whats a FOK, is that like pizza

Not sure where did you read this?

2008-11-07 9:29 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-11-06 5:12 PM

PT Freaks notes – Chapter 5


Rudy got the party started with some awesome pics from his album – I *heart* the tri pics!!!  Thanks Rudy!  Kristin jumped right in with a pic from her most recent race and a pic from IMMOO (if you look closely, you’ll see that there are actually 3 BT’rs in the pic ).  Then sadly the pics ended - we need pics!

Although as Cat says –

At this point I should warn you that a pic does not shut them up it just sets a precedent for more pics... 

Mel (Chartierm22) – while she has been known to sew, knit, bake and needle point, most recently has been making stencils of college football logos to paint on cornhole boards – she says cornhole is a fun back yard/tailgate game – sorta like a cross between bean bag toss and horse shoes (sounds fun, but the name makes me giggle!)

Chris (Chrisrunzs26)- is another fan of the ‘Last Unicorn’!  She’s out somewhere working or swimming or riding –

I hope she’s not swimming and riding at the same time – LOL!
 

Stacie (Dimplespoo)- checked in from Anchorage Alaska where she will be until the 19th.  She won’t have much time for posting due to a hectic work schedule while she is there.  I’m guessing it’s pretty darn cold up there, so send her some hugs!

Magda (Eurydice79) – is making her way through the thread, she is determined to read every single post–what a trooper!  She shared her secret to no hangover

drink lots of water before bed and take a Berocca (fizzy Vit B supplement I'm sure you have the equivalent in the US ...)
. She’s working posting techniques to get TOPPAGE and BOTTOMPAGE, Now that she’s achieved them both several times without having to edit, she’s ok with edited TOPPAGE and/or BOTTOMPAGE

Phil (1stTimeTri)- hid his disappointment well after he realized that when Cat says tata, she’s saying goodbye, not striking up a conversation about topics that might involve TOPPAGE, or Melons .  Phil is not a big fat party pooper or a skinny one either, he hasn’t been posting in the evenings so he can spend some time with the fam – .

Jenn (Jenni4) – stopped by to let the team know that she got her day started with some T.I.T.S. (ok, she said time on the bike, but that’s not as fun to type as T.I.T.S. ) btw, what’s kettlebell?

Cat (kaqphin) –we learned something new about Cat

Vodka is the ONLY form of alcohol where I’m not a glass and a half girl...
– but word to the wise, keep her away from dark spirits . She’s
thinking of cutting my USA trip down to just a few places and make people come to me... then I could potentially do the trip in a shorter (and cheaper) space of time.... 
– be prepared for lots of visitors!

Beth (lastcall2003)- had to werk a lot and didn’t get to post much, her new movie was a great hit with Mel’s 2 daughters!

Kristin (LazyMarathoner) – even Kristin has her limits when it comes to her blackberry

Now come on, I'm not always on the blackberry. It's just nice to be able to browse the web, send drunken texts and such I won't sit and post while I'm having drinks with someone I've just met. Sheesh.
I'll wait until she goes to the bathroom...
hehe!

Kendra (Pipscweek) – still flying low and getting ‘er done! (or maybe she’s still recovering from Halloween?

Rudy (Rudedog55) – had a couple of Sam Adams after the gym last night, and then after stating that he needs more TOPPAGE, posted his way to BOTTOMPAGE followed directly by TOPPAGE!  He has the quote of the day.  He got into the NYC tri!!!

Andy (RevBigDog)- if you heard a loud crash from the west, that was Rudy jumping on his rollers – heh, that sounds funny! He survived the session, but concluded that he needs to do it while his kids are asleep

they are way to curious about the moving parts
– now THAT sounds funny!

Ted (TeddieMao)- did a fine job in the pie eating contest, he came in second (very respectable ).  Lessons learned from the contest, don’t watch the other pie eaters, it’s a distraction and opens the window for the big guy from the Mail Room to sneak past you for first place. ( I hope he’s feeling ok today – egads!)

Travis (tlnewman)-  is clearly enjoying being off duty since he cracked open a coldy at 4:12, not 4, not 4:30, not 4:15, but 4:12 – LOL!

Yanti (Triaya)- ahhhh, no late night visits from Yanti, but I’m sure she wouldn’t mind my giving everyone a big {{{{{{{MELON PRESS}}}}}} on her behalf .

David (Wraith28k)- how does one summon the joker?  Shall we tell him batman is here? Lol!
 
Topics for today:
·          What’s on tap for training
·          Fruit
·          Food
·          Alcohol
·          Fruit
·          Training
·          Fruit – oh wait, olives aren’t a fruit

Rudy sums it up best

just so you all know, i think this team is awesome and i lof the way you all interact with each other and us, it makes for a fun challenge.  Thank you all!!!

Thanks Beth, and again you are awesome we're not worthy!!!  :



2008-11-07 9:36 AM
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1stTimeTri - 2008-11-07 3:21 AM
chartierm22 - 2008-11-06 12:08 PM

Hey phil,

How much time on average (during peak training days/weeks) would you say you put into each sport to get ready for IM Moo?

Each sport?  Dunno.  I have only completed one IM and didn't formulize or use a plan - I winged a lot of training.  I know that my peak was a 20 hour week about 4 weeks or so out, then ya taper.

It depends, too, on what needs improving.  Mine would be the swim, so I will focus a little more this year on that.  Most of the time will be biking - peak time will be based off how long it takes to complete the century ride.

I love the physical training, but there is more than that - there's a BALANCE of everything else, like sleep, social time, nutrition.

 

My hat goes off to anyone that can manage their life in such a way to fit in IM training. 20 hours a week, holy crap!!!

One thing to mention - the SUPPORT of MY FAMILY.  They allow me to do this.  If they didn't, there would be 2 choices - 1). Divorced or 2). Not doing triathlons.
I'm glad there's a 3rd choice, they have a problem with me being gone, but know that I am just training.  It's my happiness!  No one wants an unhappy 1TT!

2008-11-07 9:38 AM
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eurydice79 - 2008-11-06 10:59 PM

Rudedog55 - 2008-11-07 5:26 AM How long did it take to get used to riding in Aero, i find it very uncomfortable. Granted, my big gut gets in the way, and the fit needs some slight tweaking, and i am not super flexible, but my lines are good, it's just not comfy like my roadie. Is this normal?? I hope it is cause i am fast as hell on the Tri bike compared to my roadie and i don't tire nearly as quick, it is just hard to stay in aero for miles on end, with all the hills on my routes.

 

I have a road bike with clip on aeros. Its fine to ride. Saying that, my neck does hurt after a while. I mainly ride aero on flat roads without much traffic. On hills or busy roads I ride in the normal position because I feel safer.

My triceps get a bit achey after a while.

 

Different geometries with a roadie versus a "tri-bike", thus some discomfort.  I stay aero over 95% of the time, even while riding up the hills on the IM Moo bike course, and those are not fun.

2008-11-07 9:38 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-11-07 10:16 AM

Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

Here, lololo

2008-11-07 9:38 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-11-07 10:16 AM

Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

oooooppppsss my puter is slow today



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2008-11-07 9:42 AM
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LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 11:19 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-07 12:12 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-07 2:07 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-06 11:52 PM
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chartierm22 - 2008-11-06 12:08 PM

Hey phil,

How much time on average (during peak training days/weeks) would you say you put into each sport to get ready for IM Moo?

Each sport?  Dunno.  I have only completed one IM and didn't formulize or use a plan - I winged a lot of training.  I know that my peak was a 20 hour week about 4 weeks or so out, then ya taper.

It depends, too, on what needs improving.  Mine would be the swim, so I will focus a little more this year on that.  Most of the time will be biking - peak time will be based off how long it takes to complete the century ride.

I love the physical training, but there is more than that - there's a BALANCE of everything else, like sleep, social time, nutrition.

 

My hat goes off to anyone that can manage their life in such a way to fit in IM training. 20 hours a week, holy crap!!!

Yes well those of us lacking in lives choose to do Ironmans (speaking only for myself, of course). I'm looking forward to the distraction.

 

Are you doing an Ironman soon?

Ironman Wisconsin, Sept 09, same as Philthy. That's how we met, we were all jockstrapping so we could sign up in person. We worked a volunteer shift together and the rest is history

She searched me out.  



2008-11-07 9:43 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-11-07 10:16 AM

Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

Here, lololo

LOL oh my way to funny!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-07 9:43 AM
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Rudedog55 - 2008-11-07 10:38 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-11-07 10:16 AM

Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

Here, lololo

ROTFLMAO!!!! oooops!

{{BLUSH!!}}

2008-11-07 9:43 AM
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LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 11:20 PM
kaqphin - 2008-11-07 12:17 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-07 4:07 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-06 11:52 PM
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chartierm22 - 2008-11-06 12:08 PM

Hey phil,

How much time on average (during peak training days/weeks) would you say you put into each sport to get ready for IM Moo?

Each sport?  Dunno.  I have only completed one IM and didn't formulize or use a plan - I winged a lot of training.  I know that my peak was a 20 hour week about 4 weeks or so out, then ya taper.

It depends, too, on what needs improving.  Mine would be the swim, so I will focus a little more this year on that.  Most of the time will be biking - peak time will be based off how long it takes to complete the century ride.

I love the physical training, but there is more than that - there's a BALANCE of everything else, like sleep, social time, nutrition.

 

My hat goes off to anyone that can manage their life in such a way to fit in IM training. 20 hours a week, holy crap!!!

Yes well those of us lacking in lives choose to do Ironmans (speaking only for myself, of course). I'm looking forward to the distraction.

hmm there is an idea... I have no life

Plus there's the added bonus of the Ironman hotties! I worked T2 womens change tent and I would have given anything to be in that men's tent! We all drooled as we watched them run by. Very nice.

I almost signed up to help in the women's T1, but, alas, they wouldn't let me.

2008-11-07 9:44 AM
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TriAya - 2008-11-06 11:25 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-06 9:22 PM

Thats why I swim in a squad! People in my lane are all about the same speed and there's a coach telling you what to do so you don't get bored. Plus everyone is doing the same thing so you don't bump into each other, do different stokes etc etc etc

So jealous! I would love to, except in my area there's only one master's swim team to go by (even though they have workouts all day at several different pools) and the absolute minimum fee (limits you to one workout time, one pool) is $89 U.S. per month.

That's not cheap.

2008-11-07 9:45 AM
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Just a shout out don't forget to update the spreadsheet!!!!!!!!!  (hint hint Yanti and Jenn

Oh and has anybody heard from David?  His logs are looking pretty bare, I hope everything is ok.



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TriAya - 2008-11-06 11:27 PM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 9:26 PM
TriAya - 2008-11-07 12:20 AM

Whoops! Got it wrong. Maybe 'cause every time I drank Syrah, I was really snockered. (Is that a word also in Oz?)

I keep wanting to buy 2XU stuff too, (oh it rhymes!) but I confess I already have scads of tri gear.

I just love buying tri gear. I'm like a walking billboard for 2XU, only in a drunken crappy triathlete sort of way. I'm always happy to share my product experiences!

OMG you are so funny. That's sig line material right there. I'm going to see if I can't squeeze it in somewhere.

 

ED: Ooh, I gots the tops!

WHERE are you going to squeeze it, hmmmmm?

2008-11-07 9:46 AM
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Rudedog55 - 2008-11-07 10:38 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-11-07 10:16 AM

Morning Freaks!

did the morning foks catch the notes from yesterday late afternoon, before the evening chat explosion?

Here, lololo

ROTFLMAO!!!! oooops!

{{BLUSH!!}}

Ok sorry this is going to be a silly question but I just can't figure it out, what does ROTFLMAO stand for?

2008-11-07 9:48 AM
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LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-06 11:29 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-07 12:24 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-07 2:19 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-07 12:12 AM
LazyMarathoner - 2008-11-07 2:07 PM
eurydice79 - 2008-11-06 11:52 PM
1stTimeTri - 2008-11-07 3:21 AM
chartierm22 - 2008-11-06 12:08 PM

Hey phil,

How much time on average (during peak training days/weeks) would you say you put into each sport to get ready for IM Moo?

Each sport?  Dunno.  I have only completed one IM and didn't formulize or use a plan - I winged a lot of training.  I know that my peak was a 20 hour week about 4 weeks or so out, then ya taper.

It depends, too, on what needs improving.  Mine would be the swim, so I will focus a little more this year on that.  Most of the time will be biking - peak time will be based off how long it takes to complete the century ride.

I love the physical training, but there is more than that - there's a BALANCE of everything else, like sleep, social time, nutrition.

 

My hat goes off to anyone that can manage their life in such a way to fit in IM training. 20 hours a week, holy crap!!!

Yes well those of us lacking in lives choose to do Ironmans (speaking only for myself, of course). I'm looking forward to the distraction.

 

Are you doing an Ironman soon?

Ironman Wisconsin, Sept 09, same as Philthy. That's how we met, we were all jockstrapping so we could sign up in person. We worked a volunteer shift together and the rest is history

 

Ah ha! I didn't realise you knew eachother in real life

Good luck with IM!!!!

Yeah, lucky me Phil likes to give me crap, but deep down he likes me

Everyday I look in the mirror and keep telling myself that.  If you keep repeating something, it becomes true.  

Yes, I do think you are sumptin' else.  You be funny and all.  And a New YAWK HAWTie!

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ROLL OVER THAN FOKING LAUGH MY A$$ OFF

 

and while i am at it i am gonna grab some BOTTOMAGE also!!!



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