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[Miss Behaving]

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aspman;1622359 wrote: Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series - Round 2 Raby Bay Course Description

?QTS - 400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km run.

I am so nervious and excited, i want to do a trial run full lenght but i dont want to over tax myself. what do you think? I have 3 weeks left.

Aspy, I would totally go with what Glassy said - dont try to do the whole thing, but practice the transitions. Having a tri suit will help immediateoly, but I always find getting into my shoes after the swim is a little bit tricky, as you need to get your feet dry (and sand-free if it is on a beach) but you are trying to hurry. A little trick I learned a couple of years ag was to take all my gear in a bucket which I kept beside my bike, filling the bucket with water, and spreading a hand towel beside it. Then when I finished the swim, I could put my feet into the bucket to get the sand off (putting my cycle helmet on at the same time), and then step onto the towel to dry them off. Plus is you get elasticated shoe laces, you can get your shoes on without having to bother with tying them up . It saves you all of about 30 secs :H:H.

The other thing is that when you transition from the bike to the run, your legs feel really weird. That's the one that is hardest to manage in my experience!!

[Rags]

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myhappyplace;1622470 wrote: Mmm...told Sunny it was the 28th? I must have misread...

No, we were originally talking about Friday 28th. That would actually suit me better.
How does that fit with everyone?

LEON! Aren't you one good looking little boy. :l

[Rags]

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aspman;1622479 wrote: this is the suit, grey and black, sleek and fast looking.

Triathlon Wetsuits and Swim Skins from Wetsuit Outlet

Ahhh, all quiet, sleek, unassuming and businesslike, so you unobtrusively sneak up and effortlessly glide past the pack and they don't notice till you're out in front........ not all gaudy and fluro like I'd choose.

The elasticised booties are a damned good idea. I was going to suggest a small towel and a large squeeze bottle to get the sand off your feet, but Missy'd idea is much better.

[Rags]

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Just got all our travel stuff out to check we have everything... look at where we're staying at Big White. Right in the middle of town in the building that says Black Diamond bar and grill on the front.
About 1/3 the price of staying in similar at Perisher or Thredbo.
Wanted to see if there's a gym.
Might be too much hassle as it means packing shorts t shirt sneakers on top of the boots helmets and jackets.
Plus I'll be pretty buggered after skiing all day. And I want to veg and watch the Olympics.


Chateau at Big White - RealBigTours.com Virtual Tour


And here's a pic of the studio we'll be staying at, at Silver Star... bigger than Missy's unit. (tee hee hee).

Silver Creek Lodge | Silver Star - Winter Mountain Resort


Asked Mr Rags if he was getting excited. He said not until he walks out of work on Thursday, but the teddies are pretty excited, as is Raggsy.

[aspman]

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missy i have some lovly zoot tempo 5.0 shoes with elastic laces.
they are indeed sweet as.

I cant make the 28 or the 1st I am working.
if it turns out to be the best day i can make it next time.

[aspman]

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I have been practicing t1 in the back yard with a bucket of wwater and a hand towl, and t2 when i take the kids for a ride, I ride one short lap,dismount and run with the bike, "rack it: run a lap then mout . rinse repeate.

[myhappyplace]

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aspman;1622495 wrote:
I cant make the 28 or the 1st I am working.
if it turns out to be the best day i can make it next time.

Can fit it with most days, just let me know which and I'll pass it on to Sunny. I'm not attached to the 28th, I'm flexible :H

[myhappyplace]

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aspman;1622496 wrote: I have been practicing t1 in the back yard with a bucket of wwater and a hand towl, and t2 when i take the kids for a ride, I ride one short lap,dismount and run with the bike, "rack it: run a lap then mout . rinse repeate.

I'm wondering what your neighbors are making of all of this Asp...

[Rags]

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myhappyplace;1622499 wrote: Can fit it with most days, just let me know which and I'll pass it on to Sunny. I'm not attached to the 28th, I'm flexible :H

Fairly flexible here too. The Sunday (2nd) would be good though. I can fix with my friend.

[Glass Half Empty]

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I really hate myself today. I assume that I must have done something positive sometime to someone, but all I can see is everything wrong that I've ever done.

[A Better Me]

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Rags;1622467 wrote: and also looking over a cat that another friend wants help sailing to the Whitsundays.

I thought they hated water.

Hi Fundies, so I've just tread the end of Jan & beginning of Feb. I'm now a little confused/repulsed and extremely amused (as always)...so thanks for that. The Baby Shower cakes - W.T.F.
Carry on....

[A Better Me]

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Glass Half Empty;1622510 wrote: I really hate myself today. I assume that I must have done something positive sometime to someone, but all I can see is everything wrong that I've ever done.

Oh Glassy that's no good. I get days like that - they suck. Maybe this'll help...
Positive things Glassy has done:
Makes me laugh out loud just about every time I read one of her posts.
Is an amazeballs Mum with gorgeous vego sons that clearly love her dearly.
Has taken the very brave step of addressing her iss-ues with booze (unlike 90% of the population) when it would be much easier to not.
There'll be more

[A Better Me]

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Cont....

She cares about stuff, like not hurting living things for the sake of surface "beauty"..."I'd rather be naked & ugly than cause pain to another animal" or some such. But see you could never be ugly Glassy, not with that attitude. Never.

I gotta go to work now but feel free to add to the list Fundies.
Mwuah

[Glass Half Empty]

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A Better Me;1622515 wrote: Oh Glassy that's no good. I get days like that - they suck. Maybe this'll help...
Positive things Glassy has done:
Makes me laugh out loud just about every time I read one of her posts.
Is an amazeballs Mum with gorgeous vego sons that clearly love her dearly.
Has taken the very brave step of addressing her iss-ues with booze (unlike 90% of the population) when it would be much easier to not.
There'll be more

Aww, thank you so much you lovely person, you! :h:h You are an angel!

I've really been struggling with depression this week and I was just about to take myself away from MWO for a while to see if I could sort things out. If you don't mind I may just stick around.

[nicelife]

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Taking a moment out of my pity party to add a bit about our Glassy!

She's a brill chick - no doubt.
Has an totze funny as SOH (sense of humour).
Is SMART as.
Is kind and caring - beyond words.
Has great taste 'cos she likes us!!
Is brave.
Is strong, capable, yet gentle.
Shares nicely.
Has v.swish manners - which is impordant.
Is a fab mum.
Has courage, a cat and WILL travel.
Is respectful.
Says wise shit.
Is a snappy dresser.
Is supportive.
Is a joy germ for sure.
Is a sweetheart.
Is very much loved by us Fundies!!!!!

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