2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open (Page 15)

2018-02-23 1:26 PM

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Originally posted by MOlsen

This morning was long course swim of 1200m in the pool and yesterday I managed a quick 2 mile run in the morning. Tomorrow I'm looking forward to going in a ride on my new bike

It's been a quiet week here, hope everyone is doing good!

Wait...WHAT??? Pictures!!!!!!

aviatrix802

2018-02-24 11:35 PM

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1941

, Vermont

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Congrats on the weight loss, Eric!

Bike porn, Mark...we want to see it!

aviatrix802

2018-02-24 11:38 PM

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1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Hotel-gyming it too. I’m in Columbus, OH for the next three nights. Got in a bit later tonight so no run but did have a couple of beers with dinner. : Bell’s Stout and another ... blanking on the name....blah.

2018-02-25 8:35 PM

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Mark, we need to see the bike p0rn! Don't hold out on us...

Took the little man for his 2nd run in the stroller on Friday. Same route as last time along the waterfront, but made an effort to slow down and try to keep more of an even pace. Much more enjoyable for me than going quick. Also got a 45 minute long(ish) run on Sunday, longest of the year so happy with that.

Only 4 runs total this week, but got over 2 hours for the first time since before Christmas so happy. That's 2 weeks in a row I'm happy with things... long may it continue.

2018-02-26 6:46 AM

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Originally posted by bulfrog Mark, we need to see the bike p0rn! Don't hold out on us... Took the little man for his 2nd run in the stroller on Friday. Same route as last time along the waterfront, but made an effort to slow down and try to keep more of an even pace. Much more enjoyable for me than going quick. Also got a 45 minute long(ish) run on Sunday, longest of the year so happy with that. Only 4 runs total this week, but got over 2 hours for the first time since before Christmas so happy. That's 2 weeks in a row I'm happy with things... long may it continue.

Progress over perfection. Well done. Pacing doesn't really matter much when you're base building anyway.

2018-02-26 6:49 AM

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Got in 45' on the treadmill with about 15' of it jogging...still experiencing some soreness in my facet joints which hopefully will be fixed when we electrocute them this week. I think they're sore because they're scared.

I was TOAST yesterday, really run down, no energy. The weather isn't helping as we had our 4th or 5th rainy day in a row, but I'm thinking these races are starting to take their toll. Two more this week then my mini race season is over and I start my cycling build after I recover from the procedure.

2018-02-26 9:50 AM

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Baltimore, Maryland

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I have been a bum but hope to get back into a routine this week. I second Mike on the dreary weather we've been having. Makes motivation very difficult. I am going to Puerto Rico in 2 1/2 weeks though so need to get ready to be in a bathing suit for 5 days straight!

MOlsen

2018-02-26 11:20 AM

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Sunday I went for a long trail run for about 11.5 miles, legs are still a bit sore so I'm just going to go for a swim after work today. Took my new bike out for a ride on Saturday and boy is it fun and fast! So light compared to my heavy commuter bike it almost felt like nothing was there at all. I'm looking forward to putting many miles on this beauty:

Mark's new ride

2018-02-26 1:36 PM

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Originally posted by MOlsen

Mark's new ride

Ooooo!!! Pretty. Aero road bike?

2018-02-26 2:04 PM

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Carbondale, Illinois

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Hi All! I'm back from my conference in Seattle and while I wasn't all that great in the workout department, I did try eight new brews. I believe I've already told you about two.
The others were Bad Jimmy's Coco Vanilla Porter (good on first sip, but then cloyingly sweet afterwards with a weird aftertaste),
Elysian Dragonstooth Stout (very good and dark),
Iron Horse Irish Death (good, but could get old after a pint),
Snoqualmie Steam Train porter (nice, dark, would drink again),
Harmond Pugett Sound Porter (ehhhh...it was okay, but I think if it had been the first beer of the night instead of the fifth, it would have not made the cut).
The last one was also called Elysian Stout, but I don't know if it is the same company or not. I drank five, so I think I liked it (although I wasn't so happy when I got up the next morning!).

Back at it this morning with a very slow and unusually pathetic run. I don't know what was going on, but it just didn't feel good. I followed it up with some yoga in keeping with my "try not to get hurt" mantra this season.

2018-02-26 2:19 PM

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Auckland, North Island

Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Originally posted by MOlsen

Mark's new ride

Ooooo!!! Pretty. Aero road bike?

Very pretty...

But, for proper bike p0rn the photo should be from the drive side, and the chain in the big boy ring

Enjoy your new ride.

sandishr

2018-02-26 7:16 PM

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Darn Gretchen, so sorry I missed you in town! I could have taken you brewery hopping!!!!

I've been away from everything, on a bit of vacation. fortunately we got snow, so I got to spend some time on the runners with the dogs. Only ran once....so now I need to get back to it!

Goals for the week: 3 runs, 2 swims, 1 pilates class, 1 chiropractic adjustment!

Sandi

aviatrix802

2018-02-26 10:26 PM

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1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Got two runs in this week so far (though today was a short 2 miles). Long, long day tomorrow so I doubt I can swing it. I get about 24 hours at home this week (rough one considering it’s the boys’ vacation week). I switch bases the first of the month so I have to move my stuff from my NY crashpad to one in DC and still try to get Home long enough to see my family, do laundry and pick up the dry cleaning. I am very happy that the place I stay in DC has a very decent gym so I’m fired up for the days I sit reserve there.

2018-02-27 9:34 AM

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1958

Baltimore, Maryland

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Back on the wagon! Went to a cycling class this morning, going to boot camp tomorrow, and hopefully catching the tail end of masters practice after my swim lessons tomorrow. Also have 1-2 football games tomorrow night, so it's going to be a busy day! Now that my knee is better I need to bring my new trainer in the house and try it out (in a doorway so I don't die, lol). Hopefully it's not nearly as hard as it looks!

2018-02-27 12:49 PM

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Carbondale, Illinois

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Lunchtime swim today. I'm going to have to find a new time to swim. I keep running into people I know...talkers. Today was 15 min taking with a guy in plant biology about a possible joint research project. Good conversation, needed conversation, but seriously, why did it have to take place in the pool?!?!?

Doesn't really matter, in two weeks I'll be off to Egypt for a couple months, so no swimming! *sigh*

2018-02-27 1:25 PM

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Zwift race again today, got smoked as usual. I feel better afterwards, though, so at least that is progress. Final race of the mini-season Friday morning.

Got in about a mile in the pool yesterday, felt pretty good during the main set considering my lack of swim volume this month.

MOlsen

2018-02-27 2:26 PM

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Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by bulfrog

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Originally posted by MOlsen

Ooooo!!! Pretty. Aero road bike?

Very pretty... But, for proper bike p0rn the photo should be from the drive side, and the chain in the big boy ring

Enjoy your new ride.

Yup, it's a carbon fiber aero frame road bike and I added the aero bars so I can ride in a tucked position. The geometry isn't quite as open as a true TT frame however it's still comfortable when riding the bars. And yes, I realized when I posted the picture that I forgot to shift up to the big ring

Yesterday I swam for 1300m, closing in on the 1500m target for my Oly later in spring. Some wintery weather is finally hitting my part of California so I may not get as many outside workouts as I'm used it.

2018-02-28 8:19 AM

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Nice early morning run in a light rain at 50F--couldn't be better running weather, if you ask me. Of course, the dog got sprayed by a skunk on Friday night. Even if you get the musk off right away and the smell goes away, whenever she gets wet again it is like she just got sprayed. By the end of the run, I thought I was going to pass out from the odor!

Followed up with 15' of yoga to stretch out the body.

Today is my wife's 40th birthday. She doesn't know it yet, but I'm getting her an iPhone X. She is a gadget hound and just can't stand that she doesn't have the newest, latest, greatest phone.

2018-02-28 8:41 AM

in reply to: drfoodlove

1958

Baltimore, Maryland

Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Nice early morning run in a light rain at 50F--couldn't be better running weather, if you ask me. Of course, the dog got sprayed by a skunk on Friday night. Even if you get the musk off right away and the smell goes away, whenever she gets wet again it is like she just got sprayed. By the end of the run, I thought I was going to pass out from the odor!

Followed up with 15' of yoga to stretch out the body.

Today is my wife's 40th birthday. She doesn't know it yet, but I'm getting her an iPhone X. She is a gadget hound and just can't stand that she doesn't have the newest, latest, greatest phone.

Fun! Happy birthday to your wife!

2018-02-28 8:45 AM

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Baltimore, Maryland

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I went to boot camp this morning and DIDN'T DIE! I honestly did not expect to make it through the workout since I haven't gone in a month and a half (and haven't done a burpee in as much time).

Today is a day from hell (work, swim lessons, quick swim possibly, need to fit in dinner, then 1-2 football games, not going home at all). It's good stuff but I am already looking forward to being in my bed tonight!

MOlsen

2018-02-28 10:17 AM

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Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by drfoodlove Nice early morning run in a light rain at 50F--couldn't be better running weather, if you ask me

It was about 35F and sunny for my 3 mile run this morning, I wouldn't mind a few extra degrees so my hands don't freeze! Swimming later today after work and the water will probably be warmer than the air.

2018-02-28 1:14 PM

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Carbondale, Illinois

Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by MOlsen

Originally posted by drfoodlove Nice early morning run in a light rain at 50F--couldn't be better running weather, if you ask me

My last race last year the water was 27 degrees warmer than the air at race start. Water was 67F, air was 40F and I can tell you the first hour of the bike (HIM) was absolutely miserable.

2018-02-28 3:32 PM

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Originally posted by drfoodlove

Originally posted by MOlsen

Originally posted by drfoodlove Nice early morning run in a light rain at 50F--couldn't be better running weather, if you ask me

My last race last year the water was 27 degrees warmer than the air at race start. Water was 67F, air was 40F and I can tell you the first hour of the bike (HIM) was absolutely miserable.

I know that's awful on the bike, but it is just awesome swimming outdoors in a heated pool when it's chilly outside. So Gretchen I'm talking 80*/40*, not 65* water!!

2018-02-28 8:34 PM

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Subject: RE: 2018 Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Always Open

Originally posted by MOlsen
Yup, it's a carbon fiber aero frame road bike and I added the aero bars so I can ride in a tucked position. The geometry isn't quite as open as a true TT frame however it's still comfortable when riding the bars. And yes, I realized when I posted the picture that I forgot to shift up to the big ring

Ok, we will let it go this time... But only because I'm somewhat jealous...

2018-02-28 8:37 PM

in reply to: bulfrog

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Auckland, North Island

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Not much to report from me so far this week.

2 short runs is all I have to show so far. And the forecast for the next few days is pretty wet too, so it's going to be a test of my motivation to improve things to end the week.