kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 - CLOSED (Page 84)

Thanks Kelly. I will keep riding and see if things get better. I tried to use my tri shorts as Karen suggested - worked great on the outside run, but this mornings trainer ride, hurt again.

Finally got an appointment with my pulmonologist!!!  I hope I get a new treatment protocol.  Appt. is next week.  With the weather changing dramatically, I've been struggling with my allergies, asthma, and eczema lately.  Yippee!

Calling my doc to see if I get the go to run again today  Wish me luck, friends!

Congrats on the new bike Scott. Can't wait to see it.

Good luck with the foot Jen. I know how bad it sucks to be restricted to doing the things you love

Yesterdays Mountain Bike Time Trial was good.  being released 30 seconds apart, and then chasing down and passing 5 people that were released before you is always motivation to push more.  Finsihed 3rd in my class, and only 15 seconds off first place.

Next Sunday is my next MTB race, and back to regular format where everyone starts together.

have a great day!

nevermind, i am getting all screwed up with all the new bikes and people changing things, lol

Jen, did you just slap on aerobars or did you get a forward seatpost also??

I put on Profile Design Jammers.  I really didn't want to modify position too much.  I did move my seat forward a bit, but no, I didn't get a forward seat post.  I am going to take my bike into a different shop (where I'll also be being new shoes ) and try to get schedule for a new bike fit.  After reading up on the shorty bars, it seems there are mixed comments about the seat post.  Opinion?  The setup seems comfortable.

after never riding aero you spent nearly 2 hours aero.  thats why your neck and back hurt.  i would say ride 5 minutes in aero/5 minutes not until you get comfortable.  but yes, you need to get fit.

Morning, peeps.  I was up at 4:15 to get to the pool for a swim.  Started a new medicine yesterday and felt like I was going to vomit the entire workout.  Whew!  I have some strength training to do later, but that's it for the day.  

Agent is coming to take pictures of the house for zillow.com, so I have to use the next 6 hours to my advantage.  Trying to keep the house straightened with 4 kids running around is torture.  Conrad is on spring break, too, so it's even worse right now.  

This week is ridiculously over extended for me.  Trial all week, training as normal and then the 1/4 Marathon on Saturday.  We're looking at hitting $20,000 in funds raised for the Blazeman Foundation this year. 

Kelly, what fundraising method are you using to generate that much of a profit? Is it all registration fees and some small sponsors? That's impressive.

I am moving along nicely with being an RD for my first 5k (actually 3.5 miler) for the non profit I am involved with.  Thanks to Kelly for some help with getting that started by sharing her budget for her race.  I am looking at Sept 16th. And have finally secured a nice course around Alexanders Lake. We actually decided to make it a 3.5 mile run as we really wanted to use this course that no one else has ever used. So yes, we'll be advertising it as such. And thanks to Bryan, he hooked me up big time!!

New Rig:  Planned upgrades to FD, crank and wheels in the near future.

Nice bike, get Kelly's cranks on that thing

what wheels are you looking at??

Did you get the all clear from the Dr. for running?

Also, I will wait another week for weight numbers, maybe we will do every 2 weeks and give people a chance to make significant changes???  

Does anyone else have trouble getting motivated for hard workouts (lung burning, puke inducing speed workouts, or leg burning, energy sapping hill workouts) or are you all just machines?

OK, I am head out for 1:30 in hills very soon ...little breeze, yay, but may rain, and 45 degrees, waaaa (yes, in Chicago a week ago we were at 88 degrees, yesterday down to 30's)

I sent my Dad a pic.  No response.  We'll see when I talk to him this week.  Always a coin flipper with him. 

I aim to drink while in the bars.  I have a feeling it's going to take a lot of practice.

I get psyched for hard workouts.  I love them...... well except in the pool.  LOL.

Scott- Love the bike!  

Carrie - Yes, I got the green light from the doctor.  I'm going on a short, easy run tomorrow.  Gonna start slowly.  

As for the hard workouts......love them on the bike and in the pool.  On the run, well, that's a different story.  It really takes a lot of positive self talk.  

Kelly - that is awesome!!! Can I ask, do you have a personal connection to the Blazeman Foundation?

Nice finish rizer!!

Scott - NICE ride!!!! Love the colors!

Jen - I'm glad you asked about aero - I just started riding in aero also and it is definitely a different neck position to get used to. Seems like you also use more of your upper quads - at least for me! Hope you adjust to the new meds soon and feel better! Congrats on your house being on the market - now the stress of keeping it 'show ready' starts - nearly impossible with 4 mess makers (if they are anything like mine!!LOL)