Thursday Night Chat Notes...

> hey katie
Hi Dan
> hey rebecca
> whats the word
Hey Dan and Katie
just got back from a hard physical therapy session and a good swim so I'm great but exhausted, you guys?
> Niiice... I am tapering for this weekend, so I am just chillin like a vilian
this was a get ready for trip day for me so nada...
> taper is kind of a love-hate relationship for me
> katie where ya headed to again?
> hey rob
Dan- Heading to Banff for a week
> and katie the rowing machine
Hey Dan
hi guys
> banff? is that anywhere near BFE?
> lol
Alberta
> oh nice
May 2nd is my big day
> do tell rob
I got a half in cicncy
> hey andrew
> very cool
hey
good luck Rob...that's exciting
> has work calmed down a bit for ya rob?
> andrew,,, still workin p90x?
Some what but I am still behind in training and a bit worried
> ahhh... no worries bro, u will do great
not this andrew.. i'm just runnin like forrest gump
if you can do 1/2 the distance you'll be able to gut out the whole race
As long as I finish...my daughter is running with me
> i know a few folks were runnin a few late so we can just rap for a bit if thats cool
> andrew whats your screen name?
andrewm
> lol
> thats who i thought... werent u doin p90x
no not me
> maybe not
> haha just going from 5k to marathon in 2 months right?
yea
> hey KERNIE!!!! Great so see you dude
that's hardcore
anyone doing the 100 push up chanlenge?
I finally made it!
> I put it on the back burner
> will hit it hard after my race this weekend
I had to stop the 100 pushup when i joined the Y and started working out like mad............overkill.
I saved the web page
i saved it too
> i am up to 40
> but a long ways to go
not really following it, but i can do way more now than i could before
> Bill aka (Mcarthur) is tearing it up
> he is up to 60-70 at a clip
wow
wow that's crazy
yikes!
wow i was 20 something the last time I could do that
> we'll give it about 5-6 more minutes for folks to get here then we will get started
hi bill!
> haha thats awesome
heya
> speak of the devil
> whats up bill
just got home from the gym :)
> we were just talkin bout your sick push up
> dude
> WHAT DID YOU DO AT THE GYM TAPER_BOY????
easy one... 30 minute light jog
> Bill is running his 1st marathon saturday and probably did a squar workout
> ok good
> squat
wow bill that's great your first............
yepper... it's actually on sunday
good luck Bill
> bill is the chewbacca dude on the forum
I just have a 5K sat......
> thats cool kernie
Oh............gotcha.  Chewie...........
> you should hear him ROOOOOOOAR
lol
I guess.  Trying to cross-train so I can do the half on may 15 in cleveland.
LOL.
> he'll let a big one out for us at mile 22 when his body wants to shut down
knees are so finicky.............UGH........so what's the equivalent of 22 in the half?
> uhhh
> 10
great.
> ish
I'm nowhere near that yet.  Stupid knees.
> could be 2ish depending on the day
> 3 more minutes then we will start
> "Send in the clowns"!!
I'm gonna have to walk part of it at this rate.  maybe 3 miles of it.  Not happy camper about that.
crazy Dan.
> wait, we're all here
it's not bad to walk part of it Kernie, in fact I plan my walks and run 12 minutes, walk 1 the whole race
> run when you can, walk when you must, crawl when there's no option
really rebecca, even a marathon, or just the half or all races?
or basically, walk through the water stations, makes it easier to drink and comes at a regular interval
yuck dan crawling reminds me of your crazy 100 mile recount.
i've done 1/2s and 10ks and i've used that for both
> kernie, TONS of people do walk / run
been really successful for me
> Bill how r u feeling?
rebecca i have learned to walk in the water stops otherwise with my asthma i just make it so bad on myself.  cannot drink and run.  lungs get jacked.
i'm afraid if I start walking I might not be able to crank it to a run again
> i hear ya on that andrew
as the miles creep up i do have to count myself down into starting the run again
ok good makes me feel better.  i was really feeling like a loser..........i work with some hardcore runners who do NOT walk
> hardcore runners?
nervous... everytime i think of 26 miles i get a jolt of adrenaline, so i've been trying not to think about it
andrew that's sort of where i come from..........but i always manage to run again.  i have used walking before.
> they make fun of u tell em to call me
> lol
my thing is a want to be able to floor it across the finish line so i use the walking earlier to allow me to do that
yes Dan.  Stupid egotistical dudes who have never been out of shape.l
> HEAR YE .... HEAR YE/...
lol dan .
> LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED
> ok for those of u who have never been on during a chat, heres how it works
> when I am typing or asking a question or have more to say, u will see....
> When a question is asked, we will go down the attendees roster to the right
> sound good?
> OK..
fine
k
k
yep
k
> Thank you guys for beeing here tonight...
> we have a lot of good things to talk about...\
> I am not sure who here knows about the Post Op PRs race team or not, but I want to shed some light on it...
> what it entails, and what it takes to be on the team....
> before that, lets go down the list and have everyone tell a little about themselves, how things are going with training, etc... struggles, and upcoming events... KATIE take er away
Training for 5k, and more with 1/2 this fall.
Training behind
will get on trak after trip
> sounds good... so i dont interupt, when you are done just hit !
> rebecca?
currently rehabbing a hip/foot injury after completing 2 1/2 marathons. I have the Disneyland 1/2 scheduled for Labor Day weekend
OKAY... LOL. Done.. Multitasking...
!
> katie the rowing machine...
had my first race last weekend, 4 miles. have the greater hartford 1/4 two weeks from saturday, possible half in june - definately one in sept though
and the warrior dash in oct!
> nIIIIICE
> Rob T bring it
i have ran 1 5k finished...
training for the flying pig half in may, my daughter is running with me...
behind in training but finishing is my goal!
> Veryy cool... Drew
first 1/2 in two weeks.. looking to get into cycling after that more, and a full in fall
> sweet
!
> kern
ok have only completed many 5ks have one this sat but training for Cleveland Rite-Aid half may 15.........scared to register, last time i did i got injured.  having knee issues so cross-training!
> sign up dude... u got this! Big Bad Bill
first full marathon on sunday in Atlanta, running with my 69 yr old dad,
1/2 iron man on may 16th in orlando,
doing RAIN (race across Indiana) bike race in July, 160 miles
think i'm doing one of those 24-36 hour relay races in the fall...
will do a bunch of sprints/5ks/10ks mixed in...
!
> That a boy! You are makin a difference bro
> rob...
Keeping up the senior effor, I have 5 halfs scheduled in 2010, 2 duals, 6 centuries, 1 150, and a couple of 10 milers.  Thank goodness for a great chiropractor!
> hahaha. Rob you continue to inspire...
just tyring to keep up with the dans
> As for me, I am running a 50 mile trail run on Saturday, hoping for sub 9 hours.....
> August swimming from Spain to Africa for Childhood Obesity...
> Hoping for Ironman AZ in Nov with a media slot...
> a couple half Ironmans and...
> I want to qualify for RAAM for next year...
RAAM?
> Race across America.... So Cal to boardwalk in Atlantic city, NJ in 11 days on a bike
dear lord
> lol
you're kinda insane..
> other than that, not much going on!
gulp
i met some guys that did that race, they have a diabetes team
> OK... SO LETS TALK ABOUT SOME UPCOMING EVENTS...
> awesome Rob...
> TODAY, I was asked to be a speaker at the OH Convention in Houston in Nove 5th & 6th...
> Would love to have a bunch of us there to rep the athletes...
> Anyone interested in comin down to Texas?
> we could make it a fun / training weekend too
> speak up anyone
> if not, its all good
> just throwin it out there
you can actually breathe in houston in nov
That sounds like fun. I might be interested depending on flight/finanes
no trips for me right now
that is a long way..........since i have a conference in my backyard as it were aug 21
sounds like fun, but i would need to check my schedule and finances
it would be a money thing for me...depends
i'll have to work it into my other trips this year, but could be doable
short flight from here in AZ though
BUT i would love to come rep the athletes nonetheless if it were financially viable.
i'd have to check, would be fun
> ok cool....
> we can talk about it more... I will line up some group discounts for hotels and will be getting a coupon code for the convention for us, so stay tuned for more details...
> Who here is NOT planning to do a 1/2 marathon by the end of this ear?
> year
I am planning on it, but having knee issues. Should be good to go though
> AWESOME....
> So here is the deal....
> The OH Post-Op PRs forum was created for...
> excercise related support and general Q & A...
> The "Race Team" Post Op PRs we be rolling forward VER Shortly....
> we will be having a seperate website that is being developed now...
> we are gaining sponsorship...
> and our goal and purpose is to spread the good word about being healthy, using WLS as a tool, and proving to anyone, that ANYTHING is possible...
anything?
> the way we will prove it is by RACING!!!....
> hang tite...
> so...
> in previous Chat's we have determined that the requisite for being on the team are the following:
> 1) race in at least a half marathon in 2010 if u run...
> 2) Cycle a Century (100) mile ride if u bike...
> 3) Swim 2.4 miles if you swim...
> 4) Will committ to wearing our team appearell at all events...
> 5) Have a desire to be on the team...
> 6) serve as a beacon of hope to others who are struggling in any way shape or form...
> 7) finally, be committed to the cause.
> Make sense?
yes
i'm on board
yup
yep.... but what about the new guys/gals that are just starting out?
one question
> ok bill, lemme adress that.... rob shoot...
do have to complete BEFORE you become a team member or is committing to a race enough?
> Bill... this team is something to "Aspire to"... Everyone has to start off somewhere, and we want our team to be for those dedicated to pushing themselves...
> No ROB...
i c
> If you plan on doing a half marathon in 2010 u r in, if u have an injury and couldnt do it, thats ok...
> but if u did not have an injury and did not complete your half, there will not be an invite for 2011... make sense?
yep
than I am in isgned and paied and everyone I know knows I am running May 2
> Bill, we want our group to stand out...
damn I can't type
> you could go to almost every forum on OH and find someone who walked a 5k over the weekend...
> that's not what we want this team to be about... we need to push the envelope...
> if we are gaining BIG corporate sponsorship, we need to bring BIG results to the table...
k
> But completing a 5K is a noble and awesome thing... thats what the OH Post Op PRs forum is all about
> So lets go down the list and get thoughts and interest... Ketie
> katie
LOL. Yes, interested. Working up to the 1/2 for this fall.....
> awesome...
> reb
sounds good and i'm in!
> sweet. kat
I'm in
> drew
i wanna be like Dan.. i am in
> kern
> lol
i am in, half in may another in fall.
> billdelicious...
most of the way there... i am a member of a local tri club as well, and may not be able to race only under the post op pr group (but i'm not totally committed to the club)
> ok, thats cool...
> Rob
> just get a tattoo then Bill!
I'm in, although not sure I can wear team logos on bike rides, since I have a corporate sponsor for some of the rides
lol
> ok rob t
I would like to represent the team in Cincinnati this spring! And I want the medal:)
> tattoo for bill and Rob... dually noted
> FANTASTIC YOU GUYS>>>
> ok ...
> So here is a couple thoughts....
> It costs money to run a group, have logo's, upkeep of website, etc...
> who would be opposed to having membership dues of $20 p/ year being the ante?
> of course I understand $0 is better!
I am ok with that
sounds fine with me
Does that inklude the shirts/et. ???
> LOL... no
do you take a post dated 3 party check?
Sorry my "see" is broken
sounds like a bargain
> but... i am working on sponsorship that will cover the cost of shirts
i'm ok with $20
> ROB T... you bet!
> lol
np w/ the 20
> k
> NEXT TOPIC....
what kind of shirts............that was my question.....
> MUDDY BUDDY!!!!
> Oh...
sorry i was late.
> Dry Tech... they will def be Pimped
> OK MUDD BUDDYY (I will come back to shirts Kern)
> Who is wanting to run Muddy Buddy?
ME
me
> hey Jet
me
hi
> Get a pen!!!
> here is our group Coupon Code
sorry I forgot starttime
i want to...got myself a bike and possible partner
> POSTOPPRS
> Put that in for the coupon code....
> it's a $10 off coupon code....
> was hoping for more, but here is the thing...
> i am close with Bob Babbitt... the guy who owns Muddy Buddy, and I have been interviewed on his podcast on competitor radio....
> He wants all of our team members who are racing to have a brief BIO on their website!!!
> I think this could be a great way to get in the public eye and spread the word... and have a lot of fun at the same time
> So....
> Use that code, and let me know when you have registered
was planning on running it with my dad, is that cool?
> heck yeah
> the more the merrier
our partners don't have to be post-op right?
> nope
> OK...
> Next subject....
> TEAM LOGO...
> I am assuming you all have seen it... wanted to get your thoughts..., Katie:
> yoo hoo...
> ok rebecca
Love it!
> katie..
not the droopy saggy one...the other one right?
> lol yeah
> the other one
k, then i'm down!
kool
> kern
sorry haven't opened another window yet
> bill
i like it
> i know u shared some thoughts with me about it
> rob t
love it!
> jet
> hellooooooo
> rob?
I was a bit surprised at so much emphasis on the "big" before, love the top
how did u get my picture?  i like it
> lol
Sorry. Looks good. Remember...multitasking..trip tomorrow LOL
> jet r u ok with it?
> i wanted it to tell our story
I have reservations............very male.............and emphasis on the big person vs the people we are now?
> the person wearing the shirt is who we are now... dont need to put it on a shirt
> the person on the top running is a chic
I get they why, just think he's too big & out of proprtion is all
> ok cool
> if we had it be a chic, there would prob be a lot more offended women
> lol
yeah true.
LOL!!
> the big person a chic i mean
sorry.... killed my session and had to rejoin
> np bill
are you kidding, looks like i did before!
Akk of us were out of proportion. i ran in a shirt with my before picture and got a lot of encouragement from people who were amazed at the transformation,
but i think the before person is bigger than it should be....
> ok i appreciate that
> ...
> the general concensus is good and the folks at Con Agra foods have taken a liking to it
> ...
> some good sponsorship opps in the future...
i think it's my vanity talking .  i may have to shut it up.  :-)
> ok so here is the deal....
> in the next 2 weeks we will be roilling out the website...
> we will be getting shirts, whether sponsored or not, we need to get them ordered....
> I will have some pricing for you all on shirts....
> I understand everyone is in a different financial situation....
> but I want to make sure we all have uniform or matching shirts...
> so here is the thought...
> We will have 3 shirts to choose from...
> Black dry tech with white & grey on it...
> white dry tech with black & grey logo....
> and PINK dry tech with white and black logo for the womens....
> Does that sound good? Katie?
or the men
Does it have to be pink??
> no
i was more concerned about sleeve length than color.
> black or white
I don't do pink...
blak/white fine..either
> Katie do the three options work for u?
> rebecca?
are we looking tshirt only or tank/singlet too? it is muy caliente here in AZ
i ran in a tank for a january 1/2 :)
> tshirts later... these are racing shorts...
> we can do tanks and half sleeve
k
> shirts i meant
i figured
> katie
> andrwe?
yeah, would they be fitted or loose though? i still don't know what size i wear
> ew
> whatever size u want
> drew what say u?
> kernie?
got lost here in the noise
> colors work for ya'll?
black is hot
in a good way
> yeah
ok by me since we're talking shorts.  i def want tank when shirts are discussed.
> ok
> rob
> u in for the pink
> ?
sure why not...
> jet n bill?
I like those color options
> we good?
fine w/ me
> AWESOME>>>
> OK ....
> So the shirts I am guessing will be $20 - $30 each af we do not get sponsorship for them... Is that ok with everyone?
yes
k
k
yes.
I am good
yes
k
ya
> ok I WILL BE PLACING AN ORDERwithin 2 weeks so be prepared to oorder...
> I can pay with my PayPal Account and you all can send me the money if that works?
will depend on what kind of shipping costs are involved since I'm in Canada
shorts and shirts Dan?  or just shorts to start........
> we will fuigure it out Jet
> we can do shorts too
dan that's fine.............one paypal to another is easy.
I will be gone for a week to a week and a 1/2 ok to order at the end of two weeks?
> We will prob have another chat next week and I will have the different shirt and shorts options for u guys to look at
> sure Katie
> AWESOME YA'll....
hey if we do shorts lets put the log on the bum...like "Juice" only not
> uhhhh
will you have some visual aids? LOL.
> ROB T YOU WORRY ME....
aaand he wants the pink shirt?
> Pink Shirt And verbage on your booty
I get that a lot
> LOL
> OK LASTLY.....
I want piktures of rob in shorts and pink shirt
> I want you guys to know how excited I am for this team... I REALLY believe we can be a tremendous force for good...
> I would encourage you all to spread word of us, our story and try to encourage everyone around you...
> you know the best way to do that?.....
> By doing what you are doing... BEING AN EXAMPLE....
win?
> I am proud to be associated with u all....
> before we close shop let's go around and see if anyone has anything else they want to talk about or discuss....
> Katie?
I will do my best as I am sure we all will...you set the bar pretty high Dan
> Rebecca... anything?
i'm good, thanks for organizing all of this Dan
> katie?
nope, i'm good
> you are welcome rebecca, my pleasure
> drew...
y'all are all my heroes, I'm not worthy.. very honored to hang out with y'all
i'm good, gotta run. Talk wit you later all
> kern...
> drew u r the man...
> later Katie have a great trip
Well..........nervous about being out of the closet about POSTOP.........since I hate giving credit to my tool.  Even though I speak at seminars.  But I'm like the only bandster, right?
glad to be part of the group...do they still do the ECO CHALLEGE RACE? that would get some press!
i'm a bandster
I am a bandster as well
> press will come in time....
So I guess I have to get over that.......................I imagine you want us to use facebook to spread the word too?
Really Jet I thought I was alone.  :-)
> Oh......
> I HAVE SET UP A POST OP PRS GROUP ON FB....
oh man, another reason to go on fb..
> SEND ME A FRIEND REQUEST AND I WILL HAVE U JOIN
you're already my friend on FB Dan.
> Jet, anything else to add?
> lol i know kern
I'm good as well
> rob?
i sm excited and motivasted...looking forward to have some compatriots.  thanks for getting us organized.,  gotta get to bed.
> later rob... thank YOU
rob u r THE man...........crazy schedule!
> Bill... parting words to our marathon virgin
> from
> Bill?
just happy to be here.... will have to work out the details personally, but i think this team can do a lot of good
> for sure
> OK GUYS....
> I am working on my certifation as a USAT Triathlon coach, and Master Certified Personal trainer....
> If you ever need help with anything, hit me up ANYTIME...
> Help with nutrition, training whatever... not looking for money
> just trying to help if u need it...
> ANYWAYS GUYS....
one quick question... what ever happened to chad?  haven't seen him in a while on the forum
thanks Dan
thanks that is something that would help me a lot I am struggling with starting wieght training
> I appreciate you all, lets have an awesome weekend, I look forward to the race reports and forward to writting my own of my 50 miler...
> Bill...
best of luck
> Chad is having some personal things going on and is ver occupied, but very much in the game
> HAVE A GREAT NIGHT GUYS and I will post this chat in the forum
seth was having issues with java
> ugh
cool
he posted on the group
> ok guys
> no worries
good night all
> thanks again for being here
later

Well...errr...and ugh.

I'm contracted to wear saucony @ my tri races. I'm also sponsored by skirt.

Does this mean I'm kicked off the team. What if I wear the jersey w/ a skirt on a non-tri race?

Sherry.... Did those kids SLAP you with their Jazz Hands???LOL... Obviously for the folks who have sponsors, there are exceptions... LOLOLOL @ "Kicked Off the team" I luv ya man!!!

Who is this Sherry person anyhow.

Haven't seen you around here in forever.


How is the getting back in pre-baby shape going?

Scott

All,

Sorry I missed the meeting, had to get in my only run for the week since 4 days of the flu and 30K on Saturday. So to reiterate for me. I'm registered for Lousiville IM this year, Running marathon on the 27th and will run a 50 miler before the end of the year. Of course will pull several centuries and just swam 2000 meters tonight. So I should be good for team qualifications.

I'm cool with clothing / costs.

Dan, let's get together as I will be traveling next week. We need to get some design decided on the website. Once we get that down, it should only take me a few days to get it ready for a programmer to turn that baby on.

Thanks all.

Jeff Benintendi

"Where you gonna put a tree that big Clark? "Bend over and I'll show you!"

Dan and all,

I love the idea of wearing a logo, but I ONLY wear compression tanks when I run, NEVER a shirt.  It just doesn't work for me and my chafing issues.  I like the pink color, though.  I guess I could wear it before and after races, just can't handle it during.

Linn

Couldn't you wear your compression tank under a jersey>?

Dan - Really?   I have to jump in and say I would pass the freak out!  I get way overheated easily..........but she may not have that issue.  Just sayin'.

I'm gonna figure out the wearing part.  :-)

That's why I asked the question...

If I wore that belt/support you wear I would pass out.  :-)  Everyone is different though.