Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 48)

One of my training partners posted a link to a news article on FB today.  Seems the driver deliberately slowed down near a cyclist and then someone in the car whacked the cyclist in the back of the head.  Caused the cyclist to have a heart attack from what the article said.  Happened not too far from me.  Cyclist was assisted by a nurse who happened to be driving near the incident when it happened.

Normally, I'd give you a hard time about completing this RR before the IM race report, but since I won't be meeting Chris is Venice (Florida), he can't pressure me into making good on our bet, so what the hell; take your time!!   

WHAT???? Are you not racing that one?

Can't, torn rotator cuff.  my tri season is over

WHAT???? Are you not racing that one?

Maybe you can do a relay?  You can take the swim and Hands can do the run.  You can fight over who gets to bike ;-)

Can't, torn rotator cuff.  my tri season is over :(

Man, that's a pretty big step to take to avoid buying me a beer 

Are you scheduled for surgery on it?

You make me laugh!

Chris, where have you been?  She was even on the Pre-DL for it!

Evidently, I've had my head up my butt and my mind in neutral!

Man, that's a pretty big step to take to avoid buying me a beer 

Are you scheduled for surgery on it?

Just dolphin kick your way through the swim.  If the dolphins can do it, it should work for us, right?

Good suggestion, too bad I don't think I have the abs get me through the whole way!!  Plus, I can't actually ride my tri bike either 

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

It's all good! Relay with Chris and he can do the swim and the bike, you're in for the run though.  Are you good with that?

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

What is your angle on this? You know my feelings on swimming. And here I thought you were my friend...

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

I thought that you wanted encouragement to get into the pool!   Plus, you know, helping out Ann Marie and all! 

Oh yeah, I think I said that at one point, didn't I? And, if Ann Marie shows up, I get free beer!!!!

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

Family event at a race over the weekend. Was with my brother, sister, her husband and a friend of hers. First time for the last two. Back on a tri bike, so back to fastest bike split. Course isn't really hard, but does have some smaller hills on it. Another gear would have been helpful for me near the top of a few as I used the flat land gear set, but oh well. Sister loved having the hills out there in spite of training on flat ground. Realized how flat the Irongirl (and therefore Pleasant Prairie) was and the entertainment factor of this is way better. The other two were really excited to finish, especially the part about not drowning on the swim. Even though I told them the water was only waist deep at the turn (and yes, it actually was).

Family races ROCK!  Sounds like you got a good power workout in, too, with that gear set. 

So, are the newbies hooked???

Matt