Sunday was up in the air. We didn't get hardly anything done Saturday afternoon after the race (we stuck around and helped clean up). We talked to Egg and he was willing to ride early from our house. He thought Big Tim was in, but not sure anybody else. When the Big Green Machine pulled in and the doors opened out came TKO, Mthd, Egg and Big Tim. Looks like Goose was going to get a great ride in today.
Egg asked if I was riding, - Yep. Wanted to get my domestic duties over first (grocery shopping) and I headed out of they left. Made it fast trip through Krogers and was successfully talking myself out of riding. I knew I would have hell to catch from Egg, so I hurried home and changed. I headed out - and the open road is exactly what the Dr ordered. I have missed riding. I struggled, but I deserved it.
Got home feeling so good, guys were all smiles and packed up and ready to roll out. They were telling me about our neighbor's dog breaking his chain and then the other dog getting "hit" or tapped by a car when he was chasing them. Funny retell of TKO trying to get the car to stop. Makes me angry when people don't heed the leash law - it is there for safety of the dog - get a clue people.
Sounds like they had an excellent ride also. No flats this time. We did get a little yard work done after everyone left. As I told Egg - when I start painting, he can keep Goose busy with riding.
Weather looks good for lots of riding this week. YEAH!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Second Race of the Year Equals Second Place (Again)
You just never know what you will get at the Sidney Triathlon. It has rained, been very cold, extremely hot - but I guess any day is a good day to race (right Egg?). We headed out early Sat morning having had heavy rain over night. You never want them to cancel the canoe portion - Goose loves to paddle on the river. As we crossed the bridge the water appeared to be moving fast, but not too high.
Once thing about the Sidney Triathlon, water wise they are extremely efficient. They have a rescue boat that heads out first to make sure everything is passable, they have a second one almost at the half way point that can assist if necessary.
Goose and Rick's start time was 9:08 - which is good and bad. You take re risk of people now knowing what they are doing and getting in your way. It seemed like there were many who were clueless in the canoe this morning. They were zig zagging across the river. Guess there was one run in with another canoe who has the zig zag going - they recovered and moved on.
A couple of solo runners had come into transition and I wasn't expecting Jeff and Goose so early. I was thrilled, that meant they had a fast canoe time (32:23 - fast canoe time -including solos and teams). His pass for the run was 6:35 per mile - not bad for a Grandmaster guy.
His run to bike transition was that bad (others were better, but they are younger and probably don't have that heart rate problem going). He looked good heading out on the bike and still had a smile on his face.
I didn't get them coming over the finish line. I don't think anyone expected them when they finished. I knew the numbers and what time they needed between them and Coundron/Barker - could they do it? Nope but Jeff did average 21.58 mph on the bike for a total time of 1:59:04.
As you can see - Goose and Rick are happy after the race. Rick had kissed Jeff, but missed that shot - couldn't get them to do it again. :)
This was a good race for both of them. I think it was good for Rick - he had lost his dad two weeks before and his mom is in the hospital with an infection in her heart. He has had a rough couple of weeks, I think this let his mind go elsewhere for a couple of hours.
Once thing about the Sidney Triathlon, water wise they are extremely efficient. They have a rescue boat that heads out first to make sure everything is passable, they have a second one almost at the half way point that can assist if necessary.
Goose and Rick's start time was 9:08 - which is good and bad. You take re risk of people now knowing what they are doing and getting in your way. It seemed like there were many who were clueless in the canoe this morning. They were zig zagging across the river. Guess there was one run in with another canoe who has the zig zag going - they recovered and moved on.
A couple of solo runners had come into transition and I wasn't expecting Jeff and Goose so early. I was thrilled, that meant they had a fast canoe time (32:23 - fast canoe time -including solos and teams). His pass for the run was 6:35 per mile - not bad for a Grandmaster guy.
His run to bike transition was that bad (others were better, but they are younger and probably don't have that heart rate problem going). He looked good heading out on the bike and still had a smile on his face.
I didn't get them coming over the finish line. I don't think anyone expected them when they finished. I knew the numbers and what time they needed between them and Coundron/Barker - could they do it? Nope but Jeff did average 21.58 mph on the bike for a total time of 1:59:04.
As you can see - Goose and Rick are happy after the race. Rick had kissed Jeff, but missed that shot - couldn't get them to do it again. :)
This was a good race for both of them. I think it was good for Rick - he had lost his dad two weeks before and his mom is in the hospital with an infection in her heart. He has had a rough couple of weeks, I think this let his mind go elsewhere for a couple of hours.Next up is Milton Triathlon - Rick is racing with Jeff again. Now can they perform? You betcha :)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wed Night Fun
So who would have thought Goose would pull on the rollers? That is a poll question (lol). I would vote not me especially after he didn't finish the ride last week!!! BTW -glad I didn't plan on showing up and "surprising" Egg and Goose by taking pictures - guess I would have been sitting a long time at the corner of Evanston and Peters!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Bunny Took Our Chains
Happy Bunny Easter Day to all. Egg picked Goose up at 11:30 to head to Big Tim's house. He had a present for us - a CD of the Gangsta Goose Song! Goose said he had it playing all the way to Brookville.
My thoughts were I was going to wait until it warmed up a little. I was outside talking to Egg and realized that it was already warm. They headed out and I came into change clothes.
I rode most of my route - ended cutting 2 miles off the end - I really had enough of the wind blowing me sideways. They pulled in about an hour after me. I couldn't wait to tell them about my ride - They both gave me this "look" that usually means Jeff died. They gave me this long/sad story on how he did die. Me - I gobbled it up feeling bad because I had the best ride on a particular road. Then they both grin and tell me Goose, Big Tim and Egg were on an epic ride today. Goose actually said he lost his chain today. He doesn't say that ofter. I did get to hear how Jeff's face fell at the 40 mile mark when Egg told him they were riding 52 - guess it
was the typical Goose look.
Egg didn't want to hear about my ride - he just said BLOG IT - so this is it: Decided when I was still in our plat that I was not going to let the wind affect me - and I didn't. Rode my normal route and added in the Evanston Rd East to head back West. Made my circle down by the cemetery and headed West on Evanston- that damn climb was going to get me once again today. So, I turned around and went back to the cemetery and said a few choice words (that probably shouldn't be written here) and headed back up Evanston. Egg was in my brain - telling me it didn't matter how fast I climbed, just keep it even. I did and knew that my demons (both the hill and others) were gone - along with the chain. Damn that felt good. I can say this is one of the best rides outside I have had in a long time. AND YES THE TRAINER IN THE WINTER WORKS :)
Can't wait to read Egg's blog on today's ride for them.
That bunny can keep our chains for a few more rides. This was a fun day all the way around.
My thoughts were I was going to wait until it warmed up a little. I was outside talking to Egg and realized that it was already warm. They headed out and I came into change clothes.
I rode most of my route - ended cutting 2 miles off the end - I really had enough of the wind blowing me sideways. They pulled in about an hour after me. I couldn't wait to tell them about my ride - They both gave me this "look" that usually means Jeff died. They gave me this long/sad story on how he did die. Me - I gobbled it up feeling bad because I had the best ride on a particular road. Then they both grin and tell me Goose, Big Tim and Egg were on an epic ride today. Goose actually said he lost his chain today. He doesn't say that ofter. I did get to hear how Jeff's face fell at the 40 mile mark when Egg told him they were riding 52 - guess it
was the typical Goose look.
Egg didn't want to hear about my ride - he just said BLOG IT - so this is it: Decided when I was still in our plat that I was not going to let the wind affect me - and I didn't. Rode my normal route and added in the Evanston Rd East to head back West. Made my circle down by the cemetery and headed West on Evanston- that damn climb was going to get me once again today. So, I turned around and went back to the cemetery and said a few choice words (that probably shouldn't be written here) and headed back up Evanston. Egg was in my brain - telling me it didn't matter how fast I climbed, just keep it even. I did and knew that my demons (both the hill and others) were gone - along with the chain. Damn that felt good. I can say this is one of the best rides outside I have had in a long time. AND YES THE TRAINER IN THE WINTER WORKS :)
Can't wait to read Egg's blog on today's ride for them.
That bunny can keep our chains for a few more rides. This was a fun day all the way around.
Monday, March 15, 2010
In or Out - Out or In
That was the question of the day. Sunday morning it was still raining and roads were wet. We all chuckle because Jeff will run in this kind of weather but not ride. All chuckles aside and ribbing he gets for this - when he runs, he doesn't run 25 mph - when he rides with the "gang" the mphs are high and the damp, not so warm weather, feels colder (I know duh). After phone calls back and forth Egg was riding outside today. Egg and I were both encouraging Jeff to ride outside. Reluctantly he got dressed and headed to Egg's house. About 10 minutes later I get a call from Jeff, I knew what was happening, he was coming home and wanted me to wait on him to ride trainers. He said it was a drizzle, windy and not as warm as it was suppose to get. Egg luckily had Mthd show up.
So on the trainers we were. The original plan for me was Have Mercy. With starting almost an hour late I changed to Hilacious. We both had a good ride, we pushed ourselves for hopefully the last trainer ride of the season.
We headed off to AJ's soccer game (which they won again - YEAH AJ's team). Jeff shared a thought with me that made me laugh so hard. Really Jeff - Did I need to know this? Ha ha. Also another Jeff funny - we cross over the river which was really high and running fast - Jeff's comment - He would love to be on the river right now. Hmmmm - now you can run and canoe in this weather but won't ride? Oh Jeff, never a dull moment with you :)
Sorry he didn't get out to ride, we both know he needs road time before GA. Looks like the weather will be better for this week. So I am sure he will be outside Wed. I will definitely stay in until the humidity declines - I don't like using my inhaler and I have to on days with high humidity. Spring time will be here before we know it, then we will be complaining about the heat!
So on the trainers we were. The original plan for me was Have Mercy. With starting almost an hour late I changed to Hilacious. We both had a good ride, we pushed ourselves for hopefully the last trainer ride of the season.
We headed off to AJ's soccer game (which they won again - YEAH AJ's team). Jeff shared a thought with me that made me laugh so hard. Really Jeff - Did I need to know this? Ha ha. Also another Jeff funny - we cross over the river which was really high and running fast - Jeff's comment - He would love to be on the river right now. Hmmmm - now you can run and canoe in this weather but won't ride? Oh Jeff, never a dull moment with you :)
Sorry he didn't get out to ride, we both know he needs road time before GA. Looks like the weather will be better for this week. So I am sure he will be outside Wed. I will definitely stay in until the humidity declines - I don't like using my inhaler and I have to on days with high humidity. Spring time will be here before we know it, then we will be complaining about the heat!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Sunday JDRF Indoor TT
Well anybody that knows us well, would never guess that we would actually do an "official" Indoor TT. Egg and Big Tim caught us in a weak moment and we agreed back in January. The Feb one has been postponed due to the weather - this past Sunday was the day.
We met Egg on the interstate and followed him. The plan was to get there early, warm up and watch the first group. We got there, started setting up, greeted by the some of the nicest people - took a little of the nerves away. Egg warmed us up (just like we always do) - Goose and I are creatures of habit, and the warm up worked well. Time to get the bikes ready to move forward, tried not to think to much about it. They had a crew there that set up your bike and got it calibrated. I was on the end, then Egg, Goose and Big Tim. I mentioned to Egg that my handle bars were a little loose - they had somebody to tighten them (now that was service!). Right before we started Rick (Guru) walked in. It was fun to have most of the Cows present.
At the count down, I don't think Goose and I had time to get nervous. It just "happened" and we were off. I didn't wear my glasses so I couldn't really see the screen (not that I really wanted to). I could feel when I was hitting a climb. During one of the climbs, Egg was showing a couple of guys how to take pictures - I couldn't believe it - I was just trying to stay alive and he is getting his camera ready - nutz :). In our group - Egg finished first, Big Tim second, Goose third, and I brought up the rear finishing last in our group. It was cool - people cheering everyone on - you couldn't quit.
We stayed and watched a couple other groups ride. I asked Egg if it were awful of me to want to beat someone - I didn't want to come in dead nuts last. I did beat a couple of people - not many - but that it ok.
Goose has a blast and enjoyed the TT, at first I didn't want talk (I know - people are saying Noose not talk?) After I was able to take a deep breath I felt better. We talked on the way to AJ's soccer game and both said we would do it again. Egg - you have created a monster!
It was difficult, but now we know what to expect. I guess i is the fear of the unknown that stops me from doing things. So, I can officially say to Crilli - I finally got out of my box - I didn't venture far from it, but I did. Thanks to Egg for giving us that extra push. Also thanks to Big Tim and Guru for your support and encouragement.
Now, if only spring would show itself - life would be really good.
We met Egg on the interstate and followed him. The plan was to get there early, warm up and watch the first group. We got there, started setting up, greeted by the some of the nicest people - took a little of the nerves away. Egg warmed us up (just like we always do) - Goose and I are creatures of habit, and the warm up worked well. Time to get the bikes ready to move forward, tried not to think to much about it. They had a crew there that set up your bike and got it calibrated. I was on the end, then Egg, Goose and Big Tim. I mentioned to Egg that my handle bars were a little loose - they had somebody to tighten them (now that was service!). Right before we started Rick (Guru) walked in. It was fun to have most of the Cows present.
At the count down, I don't think Goose and I had time to get nervous. It just "happened" and we were off. I didn't wear my glasses so I couldn't really see the screen (not that I really wanted to). I could feel when I was hitting a climb. During one of the climbs, Egg was showing a couple of guys how to take pictures - I couldn't believe it - I was just trying to stay alive and he is getting his camera ready - nutz :). In our group - Egg finished first, Big Tim second, Goose third, and I brought up the rear finishing last in our group. It was cool - people cheering everyone on - you couldn't quit.
We stayed and watched a couple other groups ride. I asked Egg if it were awful of me to want to beat someone - I didn't want to come in dead nuts last. I did beat a couple of people - not many - but that it ok.
Goose has a blast and enjoyed the TT, at first I didn't want talk (I know - people are saying Noose not talk?) After I was able to take a deep breath I felt better. We talked on the way to AJ's soccer game and both said we would do it again. Egg - you have created a monster!
It was difficult, but now we know what to expect. I guess i is the fear of the unknown that stops me from doing things. So, I can officially say to Crilli - I finally got out of my box - I didn't venture far from it, but I did. Thanks to Egg for giving us that extra push. Also thanks to Big Tim and Guru for your support and encouragement.
Now, if only spring would show itself - life would be really good.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sinday TT
Egg wants a blog - this is about all you get tonight: That was fun - it was hard - will do it again next year. Thanks to everyone that got us through it today (now that is an Academy Award speech with time limits). I will blog more tomorrow (Monday)
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