the weather here has finally broken, which is so nice! I did a brick last night and my run was actually a run - still warm but being able to breathe must have made the difference. I opted to sleep this morning and will run tonight (since I'm off schedule as far as mornings/evenings).
I ship out to WY for 5 days tomorrow morning - meeting Dan's family. His parents, grandparents, and at least one aunt live there. his brother and family are coming to town. I think some other fam may be traveling to... I didn't realize this would be such a reunion. Gulp. I'm sure we'll get some running and swimming in... biking, well, no. That's okay. In any event, I think they've got a computer but I'm not sure how much alone time I'll have to play on it... hopefully my iPhone will work. I'll be thinking of you all.
Good luck with the "Meet the Family" weekend Becky! Eeeeek is right! I'm sure it will go well.
Couldn't get Linda & Keith out of my head on my workouts this morning. Still just sick about it all. We've had just toooooooo many close calls around here this year. It's really scary. I'll be descending with extra care in Madison at Moo Camp!
Finally- Heads Up. Tomorrow we start a new "What it takes" thread for July. These months are just flying by!
Becky -- good luck meeting the family! That's a huge trip!
Hugs to Linda, and riding extra cautiously and respectfully for Keith.
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This Ironman training must be good for me. I seem to be extra-creative lately. I'm enjoying making beautiful food and have been drawing new quilts in my head all the time.
Since my bout of Ironman nesting seems to be focused on product, I've also recently discovered the superiority of men's razors. Dear Gillette, please start making your Mach whatevers pink and selling them to me. Wow. Good stuff.
Dermatologist visit the morning to check out my sunburn. Lots of paperwork and annoying waiting (only copies of U of Chicago and Bride magazine in the waiting room. Really?) to get a recommendation I wear sunscreen with zinc. That's good, but I couldn't seem to extract a brand out of the doc. Anyone have a good zin-based sunscreen recommendation?
@Beth- my dermatologist recommended Blue Lizzard and Nutragena on face. I have also use Bullfrog with much luck as well. I will bring both to camp too if anyone needs them and doesn't want to mess with on plane.
Dead dog tired- passed up the exit ramp to the gym by 2 exits this morning so bagged it for present and will hit it tonight. Had to take bike in for new cables so hoping to make a mad dash late this afternoon before bike ship closes and ride, sally, ride......
Praying for peace and clarity of mind for Linda as she makes the numerous decisions over the next few days. Hoping Keith is comfortable and resting!
@ Becky- think it's a super special compliment that Dan wants you to meet the family!
Becky: Have fun at the meeting the parents! You'll be great---if they don't like you then they're nuts.
Beth: Zinc sunscreen...My favorite is Badger. I get in the hippy section of my grocery store---not many non-mainstream places to shop here in Rochester, NY. It will go on really, really white compared to non-zinc sunscreens. Just keep rubbing and working it into your skin and it won't be quite too white.
Suzanne: That's crazy what happened to your tire and tube. No more bike problems until after your race!
I can't stop thinking about Linda and Keith Patch. I'm so so grateful that he's alive, not paralyzed, and didn't need a craniotomy. Having seen way too much trauma, I think about cycling accidents alot---not just how to prevent them as a cyclist and motorist---but I frequently go to that dark place and wonder what I would do if I was paralyzed, a quadraplegic, lost my limbs. Of course, I've got all the medical stuff figured out but emotionally I think about what it would be like if I couldn't ride my bicycle or even walk or go to the bathroom by myself anymore. Would I give up my rides and runs in the sunshine for that possibility? Certainly not. I wouldn't even give up the rides and runs in the snow and horrible weather for it. Instead of living in fear of bad possibilities---what else can we do but be as careful and vigilant as we can and look at every ride, run, swim (even the ones with power outtages and bonkings) as a gift and celebration of what is joyful and glorious with what we do in our lives.
Kit, would that grocery store be...WEGMAN'S??? Happy sigh.
I think I figured out what happened with the tire. Eric and I finished the ride and I dumped my bike into my car. Then Tracy rolled up and we wound up chatting for 30 minutes in the parking lot. I think my tube must have exploded in the car-slash-oven. Should I be worried about the integrity of the remaining tire? I checked it over and it seems fine...rode it Sunday and today with no problems.
thanks, guys... I don't know if I'm nervous or not... I just kinda want to get it done - get there and hope I can relax. I'm certainly never relaxed around my own family (that's probably what's causing me some anxiety).
@Suzanne - interesting thought... that could be... especially if the tires were pumped to the limit. makes sense.
@Kit - agreed... that's sort of my feeling on my one thing... I broke my neck as a kid (nearly paralyzed), my retina detached a few years ago and I couldn't even ride my trainer let alone run for months (after that recovery I ended up running a marathon unintentionally bc the opportunity presented itself... and then had my crash last year and couldn't do squat for months ... then my crazy hand injury. All the stuff I've been through just makes me more determined to do what I can while I can. Doing an IM was never on my list, but after my crash I realized that I don't want to regret waiting or sitting it out because one can never know when the opportunity will be gone. I dedicated my workout last night to Keith... wouldn't let myself cut it short or drop out of Z4 on the bike... and I followed it up with the brick. I thought of what happened and what I could do and was thankful. And I got it done. Looking forward to the run tonight, too!
oddly I'm an advanced member now... I guess it's all based on the number of posts... because it's doubtful I know what I'm talking about being new to EN and relatively new to the sport in comparison... that just tickled me for some reason. Ok, back to work - kind of cool, working on open Internet/broadband plan objective of the "need for speed."
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@Gina - thanks for the updates re: Keith!
the weather here has finally broken, which is so nice! I did a brick last night and my run was actually a run - still warm but being able to breathe must have made the difference. I opted to sleep this morning and will run tonight (since I'm off schedule as far as mornings/evenings).
I ship out to WY for 5 days tomorrow morning - meeting Dan's family. His parents, grandparents, and at least one aunt live there. his brother and family are coming to town. I think some other fam may be traveling to... I didn't realize this would be such a reunion. Gulp. I'm sure we'll get some running and swimming in... biking, well, no. That's okay. In any event, I think they've got a computer but I'm not sure how much alone time I'll have to play on it... hopefully my iPhone will work. I'll be thinking of you all.
Couldn't get Linda & Keith out of my head on my workouts this morning. Still just sick about it all. We've had just toooooooo many close calls around here this year. It's really scary. I'll be descending with extra care in Madison at Moo Camp!
Finally- Heads Up. Tomorrow we start a new "What it takes" thread for July. These months are just flying by!
Becky -- good luck meeting the family! That's a huge trip!
Hugs to Linda, and riding extra cautiously and respectfully for Keith.
----
This Ironman training must be good for me. I seem to be extra-creative lately. I'm enjoying making beautiful food and have been drawing new quilts in my head all the time.
Since my bout of Ironman nesting seems to be focused on product, I've also recently discovered the superiority of men's razors. Dear Gillette, please start making your Mach whatevers pink and selling them to me. Wow. Good stuff.
Dermatologist visit the morning to check out my sunburn. Lots of paperwork and annoying waiting (only copies of U of Chicago and Bride magazine in the waiting room. Really?) to get a recommendation I wear sunscreen with zinc. That's good, but I couldn't seem to extract a brand out of the doc. Anyone have a good zin-based sunscreen recommendation?
Dead dog tired- passed up the exit ramp to the gym by 2 exits this morning so bagged it for present and will hit it tonight. Had to take bike in for new cables so hoping to make a mad dash late this afternoon before bike ship closes and ride, sally, ride......
Praying for peace and clarity of mind for Linda as she makes the numerous decisions over the next few days. Hoping Keith is comfortable and resting!
@ Becky- think it's a super special compliment that Dan wants you to meet the family!
Gotta run- loads to do!
Beth: Zinc sunscreen...My favorite is Badger. I get in the hippy section of my grocery store---not many non-mainstream places to shop here in Rochester, NY. It will go on really, really white compared to non-zinc sunscreens. Just keep rubbing and working it into your skin and it won't be quite too white.
Suzanne: That's crazy what happened to your tire and tube. No more bike problems until after your race!
I can't stop thinking about Linda and Keith Patch. I'm so so grateful that he's alive, not paralyzed, and didn't need a craniotomy. Having seen way too much trauma, I think about cycling accidents alot---not just how to prevent them as a cyclist and motorist---but I frequently go to that dark place and wonder what I would do if I was paralyzed, a quadraplegic, lost my limbs. Of course, I've got all the medical stuff figured out but emotionally I think about what it would be like if I couldn't ride my bicycle or even walk or go to the bathroom by myself anymore. Would I give up my rides and runs in the sunshine for that possibility? Certainly not. I wouldn't even give up the rides and runs in the snow and horrible weather for it. Instead of living in fear of bad possibilities---what else can we do but be as careful and vigilant as we can and look at every ride, run, swim (even the ones with power outtages and bonkings) as a gift and celebration of what is joyful and glorious with what we do in our lives.
I think I figured out what happened with the tire. Eric and I finished the ride and I dumped my bike into my car. Then Tracy rolled up and we wound up chatting for 30 minutes in the parking lot. I think my tube must have exploded in the car-slash-oven. Should I be worried about the integrity of the remaining tire? I checked it over and it seems fine...rode it Sunday and today with no problems.
thanks, guys... I don't know if I'm nervous or not... I just kinda want to get it done - get there and hope I can relax. I'm certainly never relaxed around my own family (that's probably what's causing me some anxiety).
@Suzanne - interesting thought... that could be... especially if the tires were pumped to the limit. makes sense.
@Kit - agreed... that's sort of my feeling on my one thing... I broke my neck as a kid (nearly paralyzed), my retina detached a few years ago and I couldn't even ride my trainer let alone run for months (after that recovery I ended up running a marathon unintentionally bc the opportunity presented itself... and then had my crash last year and couldn't do squat for months ... then my crazy hand injury. All the stuff I've been through just makes me more determined to do what I can while I can. Doing an IM was never on my list, but after my crash I realized that I don't want to regret waiting or sitting it out because one can never know when the opportunity will be gone. I dedicated my workout last night to Keith... wouldn't let myself cut it short or drop out of Z4 on the bike... and I followed it up with the brick. I thought of what happened and what I could do and was thankful. And I got it done. Looking forward to the run tonight, too!
oddly I'm an advanced member now... I guess it's all based on the number of posts... because it's doubtful I know what I'm talking about being new to EN and relatively new to the sport in comparison... that just tickled me for some reason. Ok, back to work - kind of cool, working on open Internet/broadband plan objective of the "need for speed."