Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open (Page 95)

2016-08-17 6:05 PM

in reply to: #5195438

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Race day forecast so far...74 degrees - yea! Heavy thunderstorm...boo.
Time for poutine....

nicole14e

2016-08-18 1:39 PM

in reply to: aviatrix802

1958

Baltimore, Maryland

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Well if the storms hold off it sounds like great weather!

What happens if it does storm? Do you all take shelter somewhere until it goes away? Or do you run through it?

Qua17

2016-08-18 1:58 PM

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Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Originally posted by aviatrix802

Race day forecast so far...74 degrees - yea! Heavy thunderstorm...boo.
Time for poutine....

You are going to LOVE IT!

2016-08-18 3:04 PM

in reply to: #5195633

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Poutine = salty goodness
Floating espresso bar = best invention ever.

MOlsen

2016-08-18 3:11 PM

in reply to: Fourteenkittens

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Central Coast, CA

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

One of the swimmers in my open water swimming group will be doing her first Ironman at Ironman Coeru d'Alene this weekend! Track her at bib number: #519 Stephanie, or if anyone is out there give her a big BDAS shout out!.

Qua17

2016-08-18 3:41 PM

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Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Originally posted by aviatrix802

Poutine = salty goodness
Floating espresso bar = best invention ever.

Yea - that cup of java mid lake is awesome isn't it!

Can we get your bib number one more time so we can track you?

Edited by Qua17 2016-08-18 3:42 PM

2016-08-19 6:58 AM

in reply to: #5158366

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

1008 and my sis in law is 777
Trying not to look at the weather, but boy it's hard not to. Just finding it ironic that the only day in a week with a half inch of rain predicted and thunderstorms is Sunday. Hahahahaha.... Monday is perfect though..

2016-08-19 7:00 AM

in reply to: #5195769

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

My error, they're predicting 1"-2" of rain....that will be fun on the downhills - particularly with the turns on Duplessis.

2016-08-19 7:58 AM

in reply to: aviatrix802

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Carbondale, Illinois

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Originally posted by aviatrix802

My error, they're predicting 1"-2" of rain....that will be fun on the downhills - particularly with the turns on Duplessis.

Only worry about things you can control. In the long run it will make you less crazy! You are gonna ROCK this IM!!!!! Good Luck!!!!! Can't wait to read the race report!

2016-08-19 7:59 AM

in reply to: drfoodlove

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Carbondale, Illinois

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Another swim logged this morning with masters--2400m. We did all our sets in multiples of 600 (12x50; 6x100, etc.). It was fun! I was up a lane today due to crowding, so it was super hard too--no lolly gagging on the rest for me today!

jmhpsu93

2016-08-19 2:05 PM

in reply to: drfoodlove

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Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Originally posted by aviatrix802 My error, they're predicting 1"-2" of rain....that will be fun on the downhills - particularly with the turns on Duplessis.

Only worry about things you can control. In the long run it will make you less crazy! You are gonna ROCK this IM!!!!! Good Luck!!!!! Can't wait to read the race report!

Good luck this weekend, Jenn! W00t!!!

Fourteenkittens

2016-08-19 3:12 PM

in reply to: #5195770

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Wakefield, Massachusetts

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Jenn, good luck in the race tomorrow. Can't wait to hear about it.

adempsey10

2016-08-19 3:15 PM

in reply to: Fourteenkittens

423	Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open Good luck this weekend, Jenn!

adempsey10

2016-08-19 3:17 PM

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423	Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open Braking in the rain is like shooting a gun. Squeeze don't pull. Brake before the turn, release the brakes into the turn. The bike has more traction than you think.

2016-08-19 4:02 PM

in reply to: #5195876

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Thanks, Alan! Yes, I actually drive that way too - just like on ice. Hahaha.
Sunday is the race, heading to the dinner and race meeting now. Fireworks tonight.
Tomorrow will be a short s/b/r probably reverse order (due to swimming to the coffee boat) then have to have our bikes and transition bags turned in between 12-4 tomorrow. They announced we will not be getting our special needs bags back this year (I took a few things out); those come with us Sunday morning. So different than other races I've done - nothing by your bike, just the bike. Hoping the weather will push on through but stay cool.

MOlsen

2016-08-19 4:08 PM

in reply to: aviatrix802

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Central Coast, CA

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Originally posted by aviatrix802 1008 and my sis in law is 777

Have a great race!

My weekend plans are not quite as grand, however they do include a trail run up a local ~1500' peak. Last week I ran up the neighboring ~1200' peak and next week I'm going to run up both as I ramp up for my next trail half-marathon in a couple weeks. The elevation chart for the "twin peak" run will be quite a sight.

2016-08-20 5:37 AM

in reply to: aviatrix802

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Jenn, have FUN!! It is going to be a wonderful day, go out there and enjoy!!

Juan

2016-08-20 5:37 AM

in reply to: Juancho

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Mike, sorry to hear about your mom - my prayers are with you and your family.

Juan

2016-08-20 5:39 AM

in reply to: Juancho

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Nicole, you do love your brother: 12h drive in a weekend! (...or the party was great!)

Juan

2016-08-20 5:46 AM

in reply to: Juancho

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Gretchen, I understand your feeling quite well, as I guess it happens to all of us: we are so target-focussed that after a race we need again -and soon- another target. After my HIM and race-road, it took me a while to go out again. Finally I am back into training, and while finding a focus for 2017, I signed up for a FULL IM in Austria next July (!) A bit scared now, but plenty of time to train it and to learn from all of you.

Juan

2016-08-20 6:00 AM

in reply to: Juancho

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Alan, amazing race! Too bad about the flats but great experience. I can´t imagine how to go up a 15% climb, I am riding this summer in places like these at 9% as almost die.... I ride with 50x34 and 11-28, what do you ride for these climbs?

Juan

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2016-08-20 6:03 AM

in reply to: Juancho

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Madrid

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

DQ, great decision at this stage: you ARE already an ironman -my wish.... - take the good part and the sense of relief, enjoy the sport!!

Juan

2016-08-20 3:11 PM

in reply to: #5195882

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Carbondale, Illinois

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Go Jenn, go!!! Good luck tomorrow!!!

2016-08-20 6:15 PM

in reply to: #5195971

1941

, Vermont

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Thanks, guys! Bike and transition bags have been turned in, dinner has been eaten and I even had a sip of wine to calm the nerves. There is nothing I can do about the crap weather rolling in but the way I look at it, I've had a lot of challenges in training this year so this is just one more thing and I'll get through it. I envision myself laughing wildly as I spin up Concepcion and hydroplane down Duplessis. I will make the best of it, we will all be dealing with the same rain and lightning.

2016-08-21 12:35 PM

in reply to: #5195980

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Carbondale, Illinois

Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation Society (BDAS) - Open

Jenn is out of the water and 90km into the bike! Splits are looking strong and even!