Fred D Mentor Group Part III (Page 93)

bzgl40 - 2012-12-05 9:49 AM The elk are conspiring against me, keeping me off the trails.  I might start driving to a trail that have less elk hanging out at the trail head.  If they are all off to the side I'll still go by them but this morning was at least 6 right at the start and they were splitting the trail.  A few young ones there as well.  I could just see how that was going to go when they decided they should all be together on the same side...  There is another trail in my hood I can do but it is a rather large hill.  I am staying away from hills for a little bit. 

http://www.funnyjunk.com/youtube/2734908/Elk/

I've repeatedly asked to be added to their list of coaches - which is super hard to find - settings -> training log -> find a coach.

Been told "it's in the works", "it'll come with a website redesign"... right.

And, it bugs the crap out of me that some people can post whatever they want - but when a Rev3 teammate asked to post about some new Rev3 race, and was given permission, the post was removed anyway.

Can I hire someone to count for me on 1000yd TT's? That'd be super

I really agree with what you said - and I'm hoping to be in the same training hours chasing Olys by late next year. BUT it's because I have something to chase... a new challenge to hit a time that isn't self-imposed. It will take me places in triathlon if I can hit it. I think that's what I need, personally... a bar set by someone else.

I really enjoyed the Patriot HIM...it is a great course/event. The swim is a single loop rectangle in very coppery water (you could actually taste the metal, and the water was opaque and almost golden in color)...VERY rocky getting out - take your time. The bike is a two loop course through some lovely farmland as well as some lakeside riding. Not too hilly at all. The run is a single loop. I had heard complaints (prior to participating) that the road camber was tough...but living in New England - ALL the roads are cambered so it didn't seem that bad to me.

The hardest part (for me) was finding housing close to the race venue...we ended up staying about 20 minutes away which was fine (my husband brought me to the race start the morning of, dropped me off and went back to the hotel to let the kids swim the morning away). It's at a summer camp site, so there are nice facilities...the biggest bummer to my family is they didn't allow non-racers to swim in the lake after all the racers were done swimming (due to lack of lifeguards).

Once I figure out my races/goals for 2013, if it aligns I'd love to do this one again.

Elk on a run? So - do they spook when you run past them, or just stand there chewing their cud?

Have a great one all - I've got to knuckle down and create a project plan for software upgrades for my client and stop procrastinating by trolling forums.

Ha, it depends on how far away they are.  For the most part they just stand there.  The ones that spook tend to be the ones I don't see until the spook, which of course spooks me.  This area is known for their elk, so much so that we had to take a longer route to the Grand Canyon to avoid a particularly troublesome road.

That's some good stuff right there!

kcarroll - 2012-12-05 8:54 AM

bzgl40 - 2012-12-05 9:49 AM The elk are conspiring against me, keeping me off the trails.  I might start driving to a trail that have less elk hanging out at the trail head.  If they are all off to the side I'll still go by them but this morning was at least 6 right at the start and they were splitting the trail.  A few young ones there as well.  I could just see how that was going to go when they decided they should all be together on the same side...  There is another trail in my hood I can do but it is a rather large hill.  I am staying away from hills for a little bit. 

 

http://www.funnyjunk.com/youtube/2734908/Elk/

Oh my gosh! That is horrible.

(And the English teacher in me groaned at the out of "no ware." I kept picturing cutlery; or should I say, the absence of cutlery.)

I suppose since Fred's not here he can't ding me for cross-posting to TT, but finally put my thoughts together on cheating at HITS. 

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=470565&posts=1&start=1

Ugly stuff Chris, it's amazing how people will justify something like that by simply saying they are doing what the guy in front of them is doing. 

268w for the 20' test this morning.  11 watts higher than last time, awesome!  

I also have an easy 40 min run later today.

Yanti, are you there yet??

Nice job on the test.

I've got a run later this afternoon.  I'd normally bike this morning but the calves are still super tight.  In general my legs are super tight so some extra foam rolling is on the schedule as well

You wrote this very well, Chris. You had  fantastic race, and while I know that information was secondary to the purpose of your writing, I think that fact puts the cheating in a finer light. Maybe the cheating did or did not keep you out of a podium spot, but it kept someone out of  podium spot, and that should be everyone's concern.

I admire you for calling people out on it at the race and articulating it so clearly after.

CardioAbs last night kicked my hiney. Then last night, getting up so the cat could get a drink of water, I cracked my second toe (the one next to the big toe) on a floor board. It hurt like crazy last night, and this morning, the toe nail is black.

Nevertheless, I'm sure I can run on it, so I'm planning on a 4ish mile run today and 30 minutes on the trainer. Final exams start today, so I don't know if the pool is open, but if it is, I'll head there for 30-40 minutes during lunch.

We have snow in the forecast for this weekend!!!

I'm HEEEEERE!

It's cold and rainy. WTF. I did not sign up for this shyte! SPIGLET!!!!!!!

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Positive thoughts Yanti.  It'll warm up regardless but you can tackle whatever crap the Aussie's throw at you.

Nice!

YIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIPYIP

I love you guys.

It did warm up in the afternoon, but crisp air and wind, so I was bumming around all day in longsleeves, long pants, hat. People were looking at me funny.  I have not turned the AC on in my hotel room and am hanging about in fuzzy robe and socks. Brrrrr.

Hoping the weather gods smile on you this weekend Yanti. Until then, stay warm and enjoy the locals scenery.

Will be tracking you and cheering from afar. 

I set my alarm for Masters this morning, but just couldn't do it. Still a bit wheezy from the crud. I think I may try an easy trainer ride in a bit. That seems like the easiest to bail if the body decides not to cooperate.

Jennifer, I pulled the trigger yesterday and signed up for the Patriot Half. Thanks for the info. 

Hooray! You've got a couple days to acclimate, and the weather will warm a little. You will be fine!

Interesting Elaine, I just went to the list. Only 4 available coaches. IMO this would be the time of year to fill that out a bit. It won't be long before people are starting on their 2013 training plans. And you're right degree of difficulty finding it. 

Nice job Arend.  Where does that now put you CP/FTP wise?  Do you have a specific goal or number that you are trying to chase over the winter?

That puts CP at 253 - 3.37 w/KG.  I don't have a specific number, unless "as big as possible" counts.  

I may have asked this before, but my legs are telling me to ask again.

For those of you who lift weights, where do you fit that into your schedule so you're not impacting the other workouts.  i.e. I'd rather not going to do upper body exercises the day before I swim, since I know that will likely impact my swim a bit.  Same is true for working out the legs.

But I just can't seem to figure out how I can schedule everything....