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2007-01-30 12:09 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Expert 709 | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Thanks for all the well wishes! It should be fun. Both my brother and wife are going to be doing it as well as some other BT'ers who I hope to get to meet. It's nice to hear that everyone is getting over being sick and starting in on some training. Donato, it's funny that you mentioned all of those sales, I was on the Performance website yesterday and purhcased a new riding jacket, some running tights and some Cytomax (which I've never had). A few goodies is always so motivating! Good luck to Donato and Gina this weekend! |
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2007-01-30 5:35 PM in reply to: #672840 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL elheffe99 - 2007-01-30 10:09 AM Donato, it's funny that you mentioned all of those sales, I was on the Performance website yesterday and purhcased a new riding jacket, some running tights and some Cytomax (which I've never had). A few goodies is always so motivating! Good luck to Donato and Gina this weekend! Yeah, it's fun to buy new stuff. Good motivator to train. I use Cytomax when cycling quite, but I have to admit my sports beverage of choice is Clif Recovery French Vanilla. BTW, just received more sale info - trivillage 15% off Already Reduced Apparel Prices; Save 40% - 70% Through Feb. 6, 2007 From TriVillage.com, Your Trusted Source for Triathlon Gear www.TriVillage.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Women's Triathlon Apparel - use coupon code "Apparel012007" De Soto Sports 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/DeSoto Women's - 2006 Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/DeSoto Women's - Clearance.html Louis Garneau 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/LouisGarneau Women's - 2006 Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/LouisGarneau Women's - Clearance.html Orca 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/OrcaWomen's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/OrcaWomen's - Clearance.html Pearl Izumi 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/PearlIzumi Women's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/PearlIzumi Women's - Clearance.html Zoot Sports 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/ZootWomen's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/ZootWomen's - Clearance.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Men's Triathlon Apparel - use coupon code "Apparel012007" De Soto Sports 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/DeSoto Men's - 2006 Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/DeSoto Men's - Clearance.html Louis Garneau 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/LouisGarneau Men's - 2006 Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/LouisGarneau Men's - Clearance.html Orca 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/OrcaMen's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/OrcaMen's - Clearance.html Pearl Izumi 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/PearlIzumi Men's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/PearlIzumi Men's - Clearance.html Zoot Sports 2006 Season - http://www.trivillage.com/ZootMen's - 2006.html Clearance Apparel - http://www.trivillage.com/ZootMen's - Clearance.html Also, Desoto web site should still have clearance stuff for sale. i recently picked up some cycling bibs. Good luck to you Jeff! |
2007-01-31 12:30 AM in reply to: #625451 |
Extreme Veteran 426 Bay Area- California | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Thanks for the sales update Donato! BTW, on the California threads they have some of the other BT'ers that will be at the race this weekend. It would be fun to meet. It would be my first BT meeting! Gail: sorry to hear about your cold- it's just par for our course right now. I hope you are well again soon. Jason: good luck on your next interview phase, I believe it's coming up this Monday? Sending good thoughts. Richard: I got the Vision Tech CarbonPro aeros for Christmas and I just love them. My hubby went with these because they had a wide size selection which was important because I'm so small and you need a good fit. Also, I didn't know this till my hubby researched this, but for clip on aero's, you need to get one that is compatible to your brand bikes existing bars ( mostly sizeing issue) so make sure when you get a used one that you already know it is compatible. Jon: hope your training is going well! |
2007-01-31 6:15 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Hey, everyone, I "ran" for another 5 minutes today! I took all the surgical tape off and now am just coming to terms with the very long scars that I hope will fade...but also I registered today for the LATri in September, which was supposed to be my A race last year. Prices go up tomorrow, and I'm cheap so that was a motivator, but I'm also sure I can finish it (even if I end up walking, which I did last year in the sprint). Coach J (at the clinic the other day) told me that an injury is actually a great way to force you to do months of LSD/base training, so I will take my time getting back to fitness level by September. As for aerobars, I have clip-on Eastons http://trisports.com/eaaecacl.html which I won in a Tri-club raffle (sweet!). Fortunately they are my size (small), although the fitter (my favorite coach) cut the ends so they were not in my sightline (I am really small, probably even smaller than you, Gina). I like them, but I didn't try any others so can't compare. |
2007-01-31 6:18 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Veteran 218 Davis, California | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Hey everybody! I'm back too, back from the dead it feels like. Richard and Donato, those race reports were great, they really make me look forward to actually racing one day. Gail it's really impressive to watch your blogs. It seems like I'm constantly being tripped up in my training by small hurdles but you're training all the time and your legs haven't even healed from surgery yet! Very motivating. Jeff, Gina & Donato: good luck and have fun this weekend!! Also, this coming Monday, February 5th I go through the second part of testing for the California job!! Thanks for all the well wishes everybody. This group rocks. Edited by scmikasa 2007-01-31 6:20 PM |
2007-01-31 7:37 PM in reply to: #674751 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL scmikasa - 2007-01-31 4:18 PM p>Also, this coming Monday, February 5th I go through the second part of testing for the California job!! Thanks for all the well wishes everybody. This group rocks. We'll send out some good vibes out there for you on Monday. We all hope you get the job. Yeah, our group here rocks! |
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2007-01-31 10:43 PM in reply to: #674751 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL scmikasa - 2007-01-31 4:18 PM Gail it's really impressive to watch your blogs. It seems like I'm constantly being tripped up in my training by small hurdles but you're training all the time and your legs haven't even healed from surgery yet! Very motivating. thanks for the compliment (and same to Richard, who said something similar in my inspire list)! I have different motivations than y'all -- first is that if I don't get out there and use my lower leg muscles, the incisions in the fascia will heal back the way they were (too tight) and then I'll have these lovely scars for no reason, and that would really really suck. So while you guys are really training, I am mostly rehabbing right now, which means getting out there every day. When I am training, I make sure to have regular rest/recovery days and focused, periodized weeks, but now I don't need to worry about any of that technical stuff. Plus walking is not that tiring! Second is that I am single and I work only part-time (and at home), so I have to do something other than lie around and eat and watch television! Joining the tri club was a way to meet more people, and now even walking around my neighborhood daily has led to a lot of neighborly conversation. I am surprised how many of my neighbors are home during the day! At 3 pm on a weekday they are washing their cars, using their table saws, chatting at our little market, and one lady sits in a rocker in her driveway and knits, with her cat at her feet... But most of all I really love to swim and to ride my bicycle -- I may love running too once I am actually able to do it. I am definitely a "lifestyle" triathlete rather than a race-oriented one. Especially here where the weather is so nice -- I'm originally from snow country, so I hate to "waste" sunny days, even when they come all the time. |
2007-02-05 12:07 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Regular 116 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL |
2007-02-05 12:10 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Regular 116 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Richard and Gina, You both expressed interest in recipes. Richard, you said it needs to be simple. Gina, from reading your log you sound very busy so I will post one of my favorite quick meals that is low in fat and high in protein and can be made in less than 10 minutes. Ingredients: http://www.newmansown.com/product_list.cfm?cat_id=10 1 cup of Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) or Textured Soy Protein (TSP). This you can find in the bulk section of your grocery store. It has a yellowish/beige color. It actually looks and feels like bred crumbs. This is a super food. 50-70% protein! Optional: Grated or sliced cheese How to make it: When the TVP is mixed into the sauce it takes on the flavor of the sauce and it does not taste like soy, I promise. The texture is chewy and somewhat resembles ground beef. If you want more recipes let me know. In peace, |
2007-02-05 2:45 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Okay, so I've always replied to inspirations via the "blog" button, but today that's not working -- it just takes me to whoever's training log. Any ideas? "Reply" seems to post back into MY inspire list (not very helpful frankly). I can just type my own inspiration, but then I have to cut/paste anything I'm responding to, so the msg makes sense...
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2007-02-05 4:44 PM in reply to: #680016 |
Expert 709 | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL gailg - 2007-02-05 12:45 PM Okay, so I've always replied to inspirations via the "blog" button, but today that's not working -- it just takes me to whoever's training log. Any ideas? "Reply" seems to post back into MY inspire list (not very helpful frankly). I can just type my own inspiration, but then I have to cut/paste anything I'm responding to, so the msg makes sense...
Hi Gail. I'm not sure what the issue is. Mine has been working today? Maybe throw a post up in the technical section and see if anybody's else is not working. Gina: Great job this weekend! Donato: I hope you had a good race. Jason: Good luck with the job! Richard: Great run on Saturday, inspiring! Jon: Keep up the hard work! |
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2007-02-05 11:40 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Extreme Veteran 426 Bay Area- California | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Jon, just the type of recipe I like! Fast, no nonsense and tasty. Thanks a bunch! On another note....... "breaker, breaker, do you read? we're on the look out for a suspect, male, 35-39, goes by the alias enginerd. please note this person is most likely on foot, possibly armed with a fuel belt, last known location is Golden Gate park. he is wanted for questioning on a so called race report. be advised suspect has mad get-away skills, may make a run for it, escape by water or by bike. over and out." |
2007-02-05 11:49 PM in reply to: #680585 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL ginac007 - 2007-02-05 9:40 PM "breaker, breaker, do you read? we're on the look out for a suspect, male, 35-39, goes by the alias enginerd. please note this person is most likely on foot, possibly armed with a fuel belt, last known location is Golden Gate park. he is wanted for questioning on a so called race report. be advised suspect has mad get-away skills, may make a run for it, escape by water or by bike. over and out." LOL. Gina, you are too funny. Race report is coming very, very soon. I promise!! |
2007-02-06 8:09 AM in reply to: #625451 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! TRIATHLETE FINISHES HALF MARATHON IN SAN FRANCISCO! http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... |
2007-02-06 1:05 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Regular 116 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Nice race reports everyone! You guys did great. It makes it more inspiring to workout after reading what you have accomplished. Here is another super quick meal that is nutritious and filling. Get a can of “creamy” soup and add Baked Tofu (http://www.quonghop.com/products/baked.htm). Baked tofu does not taste like regular tofu that I know is not that appealing to most people. Baked tofu is super firm and is not slimy like the regular stuff. Chop the tofu into 0.25-0.5” squares and add it to the soup. A complete meal in less than 10 minutes. Each serving of baked Tofu has 25g of protein, 3.5g of fat and 10g of carbs whereof 0 is from sugar. In peace, |
2007-02-07 7:39 AM in reply to: #679698 |
Veteran 277 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Hey thanks for posting those recipes. When I go to the store this weekend I will look for textured protein. In your store what other common items or section are they in?? I have never tried tofu because I have listened to everyone complain about how nasty it is (Here in Oklahoma beef is supreme) but if I can find the baked tofu I will give that a shot as well. Those are some protein bomb-shells. Richard |
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2007-02-07 3:07 PM in reply to: #682310 |
Regular 116 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL |
2007-02-07 3:08 PM in reply to: #682310 |
Regular 116 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL The Textured Vegetable Protein I have only seen in the bulk foods section. I assume there is an area in your grocery store where you can buy flour, pasta, beans etc in bulk? If they have TVP, you will find it in that section. Baked tofu like all other kinds of tofu needs to be refrigerated. In some stores you can find it in the fruit and veggies section. Other stores have an “organic/health” section and they might keep it there. If you can’t find these items in you local grocery store you will most likely find them in an Asian food store. I guess that these items might not be in every grocery store in Oklahoma. I travel down to El Paso, TX fairly often for work and it’s very difficult for me to find anything to eat besides a boring salad. I hope Stillwater is a bit more progressive than El Paso! In peace, |
2007-02-09 12:37 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL So have you guys tried the new Route Tracker? I just mapped one of my around-the-block walks (1.75 miles). I am going to try to attach the elevation graph here. According to the program, some of the grades are over 30%; one even says 40%. Can that be right? I am bicycling up a 40% grade every ride, when I am healthy? No way...
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2007-02-10 10:40 AM in reply to: #685373 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL I just tried the route tracker. I've used this type of tool on other sites that use the google map. It's obviously not perfectly accurate. Even on a mileage basis, it mapped the route I do around my neighborhood at 5.5 miles whearas I have run this many dozens of times with my Garmin which comes in consistently at 6.0-6.1 miles. It's impossible for google to have a big enough database to accurately measure all of that and given that Sierra Madre is so hilly and not likely thoroughly mapped out by google, I'm not suprised that it gave some funky readings. Still, you do certainly have some good sized hills over there since you're sort of at the foothills of Mt. Wilson. For fun, I plotted the block that is just west of my house going uphill. It is pretty scary steep (scary enough in a car, but seriously scary on a bike). it measured in at a 79% grade! Hill repeats anyone? |
2007-02-10 11:46 AM in reply to: #625451 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL LOL -- so practical! Aren't you supposed to say, "Hey, what a stud you are, running and cycling up those big hills on your 11-23"? I've also thought the mileage was off on those trackers, esp. if you run along the curb, but I always think it's a good thing -- means I run faster than I thought!
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2007-02-11 2:36 PM in reply to: #625451 |
Veteran 218 Davis, California | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL So I went to the pool today and thought I would see if I could swim the 750 meter distance of my sprint without resting. I started with a 50 meter warmup then rested for 30 seconds and I went for it. 17:40 later I had completed 15 laps down and back of the 25 meter pool at my gym. I guess I might have to rethink my swim goals! I want to thank everybody in this group because that made my day and I don't think it would have happened without all of your support, so THANKS! |
2007-02-12 9:15 AM in reply to: #625451 |
Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Way to go, Jason! In your honour, I am posting my Lake Mead swim picture. When you finish (because there is no doubt you will), you will have to post yours alongside mine!
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2007-02-12 9:17 AM in reply to: #625451 |
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2007-02-12 9:55 AM in reply to: #625451 |
Master 1588 San Francisco | Subject: RE: enginerd's Group - FULL Jason, I second what Gail had to say - congratulations! You've been making some impressive gains with your swim. Gail, nice picture from Lake Mead. So no where's that picture of you all gussied up? Jeff, I love the picture of you in the kilt with the family! |
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