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hippotude - 2011-01-24 6:55 AM

I know driving 45 minutes to a pool sucks...but if that is the only option then you might want to consider it until the other pool becomes available.  Tif and I drive 45 minutes to our pool...it make for a long day after school but it is worth it in the long run to keep the swim fittness.  Just some food for thought.

roadrhino - 2011-01-24 8:37 AM

Random question for the group:

This sunday I plan on completing my first stand-alone running event (aside from a "fun" 5K I did a few weeks ago). It's a half marathon. In my mind I've already done 1 half mary (as part of 70.3), but folks insist this is a whole different experience.

So, the question is, for vanity purposes only, should I purchase and put a "13.1" sticker on my vehicle to go along with the 70.3? Or is 13.1 too miniscule compared to 70.3 and even 26.2?

One of my thoughts is that it is a tribute to my accomplishments and a bit of bragging rights in a parking lot full of coworkers who are sedentary and call me crazy on a frequent basis.

My other thought is that I would look like a tool to those who have done longer distances, when I have 2 "half" stickers adorning my window.

Although I do completely intend to do the 26.2 and 140.6 and will definitely put both of those stickers on my truck.

What say you, MG peeps?

KeriKadi - 2011-01-21 5:46 PM Funny Thomas


Along the lines of what I get to see in the locker room and the whole discussion on nudity and what is appropriate, this is my gem of the day.

I had to swim at a different pool I've only been to once because of low temps.  I get there and the lobby is FULL of geezers and I'm thinking this is good they are on their way out after their sit and stand silver sneakers class and their aqua exercise class. 
I get to the pool and it's like a scene from the movie Cocoon!  The place is packed!  The good news is most of them were in the open aqua class and not in lap lanes except for the 70 year old dog paddling woman in my lane wearing her Ironman swim cap.

I get my swim in and once in the locker room have to wait for a shower.  They are everywhere.  It's like a cocktail party for women over 65 at a nudist colony!  Yikes!  I hear one woman talking to another about this face mud that is wonderul and she starts lathering the other woman.  I manage to duck into the shower but when I come out she is standing there ready to cover me in mud!  There is no personal boundary space and she is STILL naked!

I wish I could take my eyeballs out and wash them off!

Ken is going to be so very disappointed when he downloads my tri bag cam.

roadrhino - 2011-01-24 9:37 AM

Random question for the group:

This sunday I plan on completing my first stand-alone running event (aside from a "fun" 5K I did a few weeks ago). It's a half marathon. In my mind I've already done 1 half mary (as part of 70.3), but folks insist this is a whole different experience.

So, the question is, for vanity purposes only, should I purchase and put a "13.1" sticker on my vehicle to go along with the 70.3? Or is 13.1 too miniscule compared to 70.3 and even 26.2?

One of my thoughts is that it is a tribute to my accomplishments and a bit of bragging rights in a parking lot full of coworkers who are sedentary and call me crazy on a frequent basis.

My other thought is that I would look like a tool to those who have done longer distances, when I have 2 "half" stickers adorning my window.

Although I do completely intend to do the 26.2 and 140.6 and will definitely put both of those stickers on my truck.

What say you, MG peeps?

bzgl40 - 2011-01-24 9:54 AM

Might I add that there is plenty of time between now and the 31st for a few swims as well.  Get your arse in the pool.  But then yeah, if you have to drive 45 minutes you have to.  Especially if the swim is not a strength for you and your planning on an Olympic or HIM.  You can't just shove that swim training in at the end.

roadrhino - 2011-01-24 8:37 AM

Random question for the group:

This sunday I plan on completing my first stand-alone running event (aside from a "fun" 5K I did a few weeks ago). It's a half marathon. In my mind I've already done 1 half mary (as part of 70.3), but folks insist this is a whole different experience.

So, the question is, for vanity purposes only, should I purchase and put a "13.1" sticker on my vehicle to go along with the 70.3? Or is 13.1 too miniscule compared to 70.3 and even 26.2?

One of my thoughts is that it is a tribute to my accomplishments and a bit of bragging rights in a parking lot full of coworkers who are sedentary and call me crazy on a frequent basis.

My other thought is that I would look like a tool to those who have done longer distances, when I have 2 "half" stickers adorning my window.

Although I do completely intend to do the 26.2 and 140.6 and will definitely put both of those stickers on my truck.

What say you, MG peeps?

bzgl40 - 2011-01-28 6:05 AM Hey peeps.  Today I got to go throw down a quick swim and then I am off to meet the real Kim.  Sounds like she's enjoying Tucson, and not just cause NJ got 18 inches of fresh new snow.  lol.  Then tomorrow I am off to New Zealand.  Yeah.  I hear the weather is going to kind of bite while I'm there but I'm sure Tina and I will find plenty of things to do in the rain...and see the sights as well.    I expect you all to behave and get lots of awesome training in while I am gone.

bzgl40 - 2011-01-28 7:05 AM Hey peeps.  Today I got to go throw down a quick swim and then I am off to meet the real Kim.  Sounds like she's enjoying Tucson, and not just cause NJ got 18 inches of fresh new snow.  lol.  Then tomorrow I am off to New Zealand.  Yeah.  I hear the weather is going to kind of bite while I'm there but I'm sure Tina and I will find plenty of things to do in the rain...and see the sights as well.    I expect you all to behave and get lots of awesome training in while I am gone.

Emmanem - 2011-02-03 10:33 AM Hello???  Been quiet around here lately.  What's everyone up to?   Got my first 2 hour ride in this week.  Running's going really well too.  Ran 2.2 miles in 24 minutes yesterday... fastest run ever for me.  Still working on the whole swimming thing, there's supposed to be a place near where I live with a pool so I'm going to look into that until Clemson fixes the pool.

roadrhino - 2011-02-03 2:26 PM

Everyone in Texas is frozen.

Nik & I just finished the Houston Half Marathon...both of us setting PRs, and Nik almost breaking the 2 hour mark. This week has been mostly light active recovery, and switching up some workouts to accomodate the weather (supposed to swim tonight, but having to drive 45 minutes each way on potentially icy roads will prevent us from going). Weather is supposed to warm up  this weekend, so we will get our long bike in on Sunday, and switch Sunday's run to Saturday, since running in the cold is not miserable for me.

Oh, now tomorrow is an official snow day for us...just got the email...not sure whether to be happy or sad. If we have to make up the day, I will most definitely be sad. Otherwise, yea!!!

Congrats on your accomplishments, Emma...awesome job getting in a 2 hour bike session...keep it up!

Emmanem - 2011-02-04 9:08 PM So I asked about pools near Clemson on the SC forum and they suggested a place called Clemson Central Rec Center... just looked it up and its 2 minutes from my apartment complex.  I didn't even know it existed and its that close!!  Going to check it out this coming week hopefully

Newtons1st - 2011-02-08 1:48 PM

http://minus5mc.zenfolio.com/p213723771/e3d386ce5

Cool bar we went to. Everything is made of ice and its 15 degrees inside.

bzgl40 - 2011-02-08 3:15 PM Hey peeps. I'm in Australia waiting on my flight home so I thought I'd drop in and say hi. Tina has been in new Zealand so long she's talking like a kiwi. First time I caught it I laughed my arse off. Got lots of hiking in, even more sightseeing, and way too much eating. A couple of runs for giggles. All trail runs with mountains staring at me. I did get sick that put me out for most of a day but it was pouring rain so I guess I timed it well. Still not 100% but hope by tomorrow I can run or bike. Now we have 3 days to completely pack the house before Tina goes in the field again. No rest for the jet lagged. Lol

Newtons1st - 2011-02-09 10:19 AM Oh Joy another ice and snow extravaganza here in Dallas. If it was jsut snow it would be fine but a nice sheet of ice will kill a run in a hurry.