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2013-04-08 2:28 PM
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trying to get my riding up, and lacking a running plan this month so the running is suffering - that segment could be interesting towards the end of the month.



2013-04-08 2:55 PM
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peto_primo - 2013-04-08 2:28 PM

trying to get my riding up, and lacking a running plan this month so the running is suffering - that segment could be interesting towards the end of the month.

gotta say I am digging the sig line peto..... 

2013-04-08 6:40 PM
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ashort33 - 2013-04-08 3:19 PM

van_paulus - 2013-04-08 12:31 PM Had to bail at my race yesterday after the swim , could not breathe , sounded like a purring cat , intense coughing totally was not fun . Worse of all had to head home and missed asking Macca about the unicycle.

Dude, what a bummer...

That is a bummer.  So sorry!  Did something happen in the race to cause the coughing?  You'll get 'em next time.

2013-04-09 6:12 PM
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Pink Socks - 2013-04-08 4:40 PM

ashort33 - 2013-04-08 3:19 PM

van_paulus - 2013-04-08 12:31 PM Had to bail at my race yesterday after the swim , could not breathe , sounded like a purring cat , intense coughing totally was not fun . Worse of all had to head home and missed asking Macca about the unicycle.

Dude, what a bummer...

That is a bummer.  So sorry!  Did something happen in the race to cause the coughing?  You'll get 'em next time.



A combination of no warm up in the water before & first time swimming with the wetsuit in 6 months and first time swimming on an open water course since last october . The sighting was easy
and the buyancy and paddling was fine . But my HR was very high at rest with the wetsuit on and i struggled to breathe in enough air . And then when i tried to calm down by breastroking for 10 secs i got more tight congested and tired . I finished the last 200 yards with my head out of the water . And coughed for the next half an hour . Decided i needed to call it a day and packed my stuff and headed home. I was first to turn in my timing chip .......... ahead of Macca


2013-04-09 7:25 PM
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Paul, I'm sorry and I understand.  Had a tri week and half ago and first OWS since Oct and first wetsuit swim.  Got kicked early, drank me a nice tasty gulp of water, and decided that I couldn't/wouldn't put my head in the water.  Backstroked almost the whole thing.  When is your next tri? You'll get them then.
2013-04-09 7:40 PM
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Pink Socks - 2013-04-09 5:25 PM

Paul, I'm sorry and I understand.  Had a tri week and half ago and first OWS since Oct and first wetsuit swim.  Got kicked early, drank me a nice tasty gulp of water, and decided that I couldn't/wouldn't put my head in the water.  Backstroked almost the whole thing.  When is your next tri? You'll get them then.


Thanks I am tempted to register for another Tri soon . Right now my next planned race is Super Sprint in early june with a lake swim . Followed by an OLY with ocean swim in late june . So Best Prep for me to Open water swim with the wetsuit 4-5 times to get confortable and relaxed in it and build me some confidence .


2013-04-09 9:05 PM
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van_paulus - 2013-04-09 7:40 PM
Pink Socks - 2013-04-09 5:25 PM Paul, I'm sorry and I understand.  Had a tri week and half ago and first OWS since Oct and first wetsuit swim.  Got kicked early, drank me a nice tasty gulp of water, and decided that I couldn't/wouldn't put my head in the water.  Backstroked almost the whole thing.  When is your next tri? You'll get them then.
Thanks I am tempted to register for another Tri soon . Right now my next planned race is Super Sprint in early june with a lake swim . Followed by an OLY with ocean swim in late june . So Best Prep for me to Open water swim with the wetsuit 4-5 times to get confortable and relaxed in it and build me some confidence .

 

Ah-nuld says "DO IT!!  DO IT NOW!!!"

2013-04-09 10:29 PM
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I missed four days in a row of working out.  Gonna make my goals hard to reach, but at least I am back at in now.
2013-04-10 6:35 AM
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Sorry Paul, i understand.  i did the same tri Pinksocks did and had to hold 2 different kayaks and it was just a sprint tri.  Go ahead and sign up for another, it will be easier next time.  You are a good swimmer, now go sign UP!
2013-04-10 1:07 PM
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No matter what happened, you stuck with it and finished it!

 

My first race ever was a HIM, in a foriegn country. Was also my first ever "real" open water swim except for playing in the lake with kids. First time ever with a wetsuit, you know, all the stuff folks not to do...........I did..........and finished it!

2013-04-10 8:30 PM
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Surprise! It's a RANDOM TASERING, UPDATE!
(You knew it was coming, right?)

OVERACHIEVERS
Suefesta 42.30%
Pink Socks-Pam 40.00%
KWDreamun-Karl 37.50%
ashort33 34.70%
Hoos (Scott) 33.30%

ACHIEVERS
Laffenguy 31.90%
Bobby C. 29.80%

TASER TARGETS
Chunga 23.50%
Ceilidh 22.50%
Peto_Primo 22.30%
bswcpa 22.10%
deehtz 19.40%
Mndymond 12.60%
Van_Paulus(Paul) 6.50%
Qua17 (David) 3.80%





2013-04-10 8:43 PM
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2013-04-10 10:37 PM
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D001 - 2013-04-10 6:30 PM Surprise! It's a RANDOM TASERING, UPDATE! (You knew it was coming, right?) OVERACHIEVERS Suefesta 42.30% Pink Socks-Pam 40.00% KWDreamun-Karl 37.50% ashort33 34.70% Hoos (Scott) 33.30% ACHIEVERS Laffenguy 31.90% Bobby C. 29.80% TASER TARGETS Chunga 23.50% Ceilidh 22.50% Peto_Primo 22.30% bswcpa 22.10% deehtz 19.40% Mndymond 12.60% Van_Paulus(Paul) 6.50% Qua17 (David) 3.80%

Yikes!  From  Overachiever to Taser Target in one week.  Crud...

2013-04-11 9:39 AM
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w00t!   Good thing I updated the spreadsheet yesterday.  :-)

Just don't look too closely at the individual goals -- I've had to swap out a bunch of bikes for runs -- hard to bike in this lovely April weather:





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2013-04-11 11:04 AM
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D001 - 2013-04-10 7:30 PM Surprise! It's a RANDOM TASERING, UPDATE! (You knew it was coming, right?) OVERACHIEVERS Suefesta 42.30% Pink Socks-Pam 40.00% KWDreamun-Karl 37.50% ashort33 34.70% Hoos (Scott) 33.30% ACHIEVERS Laffenguy 31.90% Bobby C. 29.80% TASER TARGETS Chunga 23.50% Ceilidh 22.50% Peto_Primo 22.30% bswcpa 22.10% deehtz 19.40% Mndymond 12.60% Van_Paulus(Paul) 6.50% Qua17 (David) 3.80%

Darn weight loss goal, dragging me down.  Nothing to do with the run being behind also Undecided

2013-04-11 11:54 AM
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Ouch , AAARRGH , AYYE , %^&(!!! I am really getting hit hard this month ...

Got a run in tuesday and a swim in today .


2013-04-11 12:32 PM
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Damn, guess I can do math!!!

 

I think we should have a group vote for the over achievers to increase their numbers!!!

Surprised

2013-04-11 5:15 PM
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D001 - 2013-04-10 7:30 PM Surprise! It's a RANDOM TASERING, UPDATE! (You knew it was coming, right?) OVERACHIEVERS Suefesta 42.30% Pink Socks-Pam 40.00% KWDreamun-Karl 37.50% ashort33 34.70% Hoos (Scott) 33.30% ACHIEVERS Laffenguy 31.90% Bobby C. 29.80% TASER TARGETS Chunga 23.50% Ceilidh 22.50% Peto_Primo 22.30% bswcpa 22.10% deehtz 19.40% Mndymond 12.60% Van_Paulus(Paul) 6.50% Qua17 (David) 3.80%

I updated my sheet. I'm better than 12.6. lol. 

2013-04-11 6:54 PM
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Laffenguy - 2013-04-11 11:32 AM

Damn, guess I can do math!!!

 

I think we should have a group vote for the over achievers to increase their numbers!!!

Surprised

I Second !!!

2013-04-13 10:42 AM
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Everyone do a HAPPY DANCE with me! I transmitted my final April 15 client tax return last night. I'm done. I'm free. HDT - Happy Dance Time!!! I updated my log and have moved from being a target to being an overachiever. Yep, yep! So put your laser sightings on someone else, Dee. I'm good for a little while.

Scott - your snow is depressing for the middle of April. We just had sleet while I was out on a run and my toes are numb. Come on Spring!

Melissa - at least you're now in the double digits!

Paul - Glad you got in a run and swim. Keep it up! I agree with Andy's advice on signing up for another tri. His "Ah-nuld" picture made me laugh.

Scott - At least you were gutsy enough to put weight loss as a goal. I knew from the get-go that would be a tough one for me so I streered clear of it. Now go run.

Have a great weekend everyone! I'm still happy dancin'.....
2013-04-13 11:04 AM
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Hoos - 2013-04-11 8:39 AM

w00t!   Good thing I updated the spreadsheet yesterday.  :-)

Just don't look too closely at the individual goals -- I've had to swap out a bunch of bikes for runs -- hard to bike in this lovely April weather:

That picture and temp looked like my run on Tuesday



2013-04-13 5:07 PM
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bswcpa - 2013-04-13 11:42 AM Everyone do a HAPPY DANCE with me! I transmitted my final April 15 client tax return last night. I'm done. I'm free. HDT - Happy Dance Time!!! I updated my log and have moved from being a target to being an overachiever. Yep, yep! So put your laser sightings on someone else, Dee. I'm good for a little while. Scott - your snow is depressing for the middle of April. We just had sleet while I was out on a run and my toes are numb. Come on Spring! Melissa - at least you're now in the double digits! Paul - Glad you got in a run and swim. Keep it up! I agree with Andy's advice on signing up for another tri. His "Ah-nuld" picture made me laugh. Scott - At least you were gutsy enough to put weight loss as a goal. I knew from the get-go that would be a tough one for me so I streered clear of it. Now go run. Have a great weekend everyone! I'm still happy dancin'.....

I"m happy dancing with Brenda.  No, I'm not an accountant and have not just finished taxes.  I just like to dance and I'm rejoicing for Brenda.  Was at son's baseball game today and started to get up and dance - 1) because I wanted to and 2) embarass the crap out of son. 

Sorry everyone else is having the lousy weather.  It's in the 80s in North Florida and we all lathered up on the sunscreen just to watch the game.

2013-04-13 10:57 PM
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I took off next week since the kids will be off Thurs and Fri - so I could do some stuff around the house as well as get some good running and riding in.  This is the forecast

  • TonightA chance of rain showers before midnight, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 11 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
  • SundayA 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
  • Sunday NightA slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
  • MondayA chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
  • Monday NightSnow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • TuesdaySnow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • Tuesday NightSnow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • WednesdaySnow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
  • Wednesday NightA chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
  • ThursdayPartly sunny, with a high near 36.
  • Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
  • FridayMostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

 I was expecting sunny and 60-70's.  I may just have to go to work instead and do it later.

2013-04-14 9:56 PM
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Made it back from my trip and am almost caught up. I'm at 47% after the 15 miles I put in today. I hope to be over 50% tomorrow which us just about right...

 

That weather picture is good and bad. I would love to have at least one day where it was like that. I live in Atlanta and we barely got below 32° this year. I don't think we have even had flurries in about 2 or 3 years now. Of course after about 2 days of that kind of Canada weather we would all be out of our minds.

Glad to be back amongst the cool folks involved in this challenge.

 

Bobby

2013-04-15 9:10 PM
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peto_primo - 2013-04-13 8:57 PM

I took off next week since the kids will be off Thurs and Fri - so I could do some stuff around the house as well as get some good running and riding in.  This is the forecast

  • TonightA chance of rain showers before midnight, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 11 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
  • SundayA 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
  • Sunday NightA slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
  • MondayA chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
  • Monday NightSnow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • TuesdaySnow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • Tuesday NightSnow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • WednesdaySnow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
  • Wednesday NightA chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
  • ThursdayPartly sunny, with a high near 36.
  • Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
  • FridayMostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

 I was expecting sunny and 60-70's.  I may just have to go to work instead and do it later.



That is certainly tough weather to train in . Making it a double challenge for you . Personally i would dial in overcast on/off drizzle and 45F for the run and 58-60F for the bike rides . But that's just me wishing.
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