The Ghoulies are STILL doing Ironman distances this month!!! (Page 8)

Wait till you get older.  I went to put my bike computer on in January and had to use reading glasses for the first time to read the ultra small print.  When I stood up, I felt like I was spinning and lost my balance a couple times.  Haven't used them since.

What do you do for a living? And where were you headed (before plans changed and you got to stay home)?

I am doing my best to NOT lurk, but it's kinda hard when all the ret of the Gouhlies are asleep when I'm awake. That's what I get for working extra shifts this week, huh? It messes with my schedule...alot.

Awww crap. I forgot what I was going to say.

Good morning Gouhlies! What's on tap today? I am getting kids off to school (late start day for the middle school), and then going to volunteer in my son's class. Then I get to ride my pretty bike! OUTSIDE!! It's gonna be in the upper 60's here!! Yahoooo! 

Did I do it?
 

Yesss!!!!! Doin' it TOPPAGE!! 

Later Gouhlies!

Good morning Ghoulies!!!

Oh that's a good one Amy!

After the cute guy is done pumping up Stacie's tires should we have him come work on your bike?

Sorry to hear this Neal. Ghoulie love your way!

I still need to work on WHEN to shift. I do know now not to try it when I'm out of the saddle.

I have been working on which gear works best for me. Finding where I can be to get the most speed without shredding my legs. It is different on my tri bike than it is on my roadie. It just took several rides and a lot of miles to find what worked for me. Keep riding and practicing, you'll find it, too.

WOOHOO for bike rides OUTSIDE!!!

I NEED to run. I am gravely underprepared for Pittsburgh.

I am so sorry, Neal!

Morning Anne, and other Ghoulies that may be out.
This is my morning check in to put the "out of office" note on my e-mail. The chores are backing up on me. I'll try to check in later.

Anne, shifting is one of my downfalls. I never seem to get into the correct gear going up hill. I end up losing all steam by being in the wrong gear. Then I have to work way too hard to keep on going.

Good morning Robin

I think you just need to practice. Put your bike in your car and head north, there are lots of hills in PA. I'll map out a route to Stacie's and by biking from my house to hers I think we can get the shifting worked out for you.

What do you think?

I'm an electrical engineer and manage a group of developers.  We have a partner in Brazil and I've been going there every few months to help coordinate things.  It's fun to visit but throws a wrinkle in to home life and training so I'm happy I didn't go this time.

Good morning ghoulies!

Yup.  Practice.  Practice.  Practice

Guess what?  I can hang in the village for awhile this morning.  I love not working

Hey Neal!

Question for you.

Do you know the name of the German triathlete who carried his water bottle in his speedo?

I can't think of it to save my life.

Morning Ghoulies! Still have my stiff neck and am thinking it is due to my new pillow It is one of the memory foam ones and I spent more $ then I normally would! Old Navy is having a sale so I am heading there with some friends, not sure what if any training I will get done, kinda feel like a rest day to me Might get some stretching in, my hips have been very tight. Tomorrow I will be doing a group ride, and Sunday we are having my sons birthday party. His birthday is on the 24th but we have our tri that weekend.  Have a good day all! Will try to check in later!

That would be faris al sultan I believe

That's him. Seems there were some mighty fine photos posted!

That would get me in "gear" for sure. Especially if we ended up at the cute guy bar for a margarita!