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pcsronbo006

1,584 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Dec 25, 2007 5:48 PM

My Winter Retreat

Off season rocks sometimes. I spent 3.5 hours today with my boys cleaning the garage, setting up my old bike on the computrainer, getting all the wires taped down, setting up the PC/Video interface to finally work

so now I can see the computrainer on a 36" TV instaed of a 11.1" laptop screen. BIG DIFFERENCE!

Entryway, that part is still a mess but I don't care since I don't workout there

As long as there is a path to the door... good 'nuff.

Although you can't see it behind the goofballs, the boys had their bikes (and tractor) all lined up perfectly! (and PS - that tractor is a "RACE TRACTOR" according to DS4

TV, DVD, VHS, Stereo w/ CD and Cassette. Laptop stand (music stand converted) w/ garbage bag for klenex droppings, and fridge will go online soon as I figure out something to put in it

Punching bag needs to find a better home..

Resting from a hard workout. Behind DS7 is my shelves of Tri gear. Books and stuff on bottom, water and food,etc next two shelves, and top shelf is spare parts. Came in handy today, saved about $200 in accessories when equipping my new bike!

Medals, Tires, and CR calendar. Um, maybe I need to go out there and update the month. D'Oh!

Ok - I showed you mine, show me yours!

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tithers

1,408 posts since
Nov 26, 2007

1. Oct 13, 2007 9:46 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

You don't want to see mine.

Does your wife get annoyed at all the training...my hubby does from time to time.

I love the race tractor. I think I'll need to get one of those calendars next year. I won't pose in a bathing suit though.

I'm allowed to have my bike in the living room.

mbannon

1,814 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Oct 13, 2007 9:49 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Will post pics soon, remind me if I forget.

Good photos, Ron, it's always fun to see how/where others do their tri-thing.

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pcsronbo006

1,584 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Oct 13, 2007 10:06 PM

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Re: My Winter Retreat

quote:<HR>Originally posted by tithers:
Does your wife get annoyed at all the training...my hubby does from time to time.
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I'm allowed to have my bike in the living room.<HR>

i think removing the bike from living room might help

Each year I doubled distance, until this year. At Half Iron levels (max 20hrs/wk but mostly 12-14) I could keep DW from getting annoyed. This year's focus was impacting family time virtually nil. I did this by moving 95% of my workouts to AM <or> integrating it into family event. We have a great health club w/ a kids korner that my boys love to go to. So any PM workouts, they come with and we swim after.

You're doing full iron, you are bound to annoy everyone in your life the first go around

I've seen other folks learn to adapt it into their lifestyles - several of my tribuds around here are hubby/wife Ironpeople. Usually they flip years (wife one year, hubby next).

tithers

1,408 posts since
Nov 26, 2007

4. Oct 13, 2007 10:19 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Nah-I'm surprised Don even did a half marathon with me last year.

He doesn't mind the bike in the living room-he's been known to hop on it once or twice.

really-my IM training takes no longer than 20 hours a week...MAX.

kristine25

632 posts since
Aug 17, 2007

5. Oct 13, 2007 10:32 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Ron, can you please come over and clean my garage???? PLEASE!!!!

If you are interested in seeing workout places, I took DH's new camera on a leaf hunting trip with my kids on the trail where I do almost all my runs. It is really beautiful, especially this time of year with all the leaves changing colors. Here are a couple of pics!!!

ussoccer

1,748 posts since
Dec 11, 2007

6. Oct 15, 2007 9:16 AM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

RonBo, cool stuff... you've got me thinking about my own set up, which I've been doing a lot of lately. Looks like the littlest one is laughing at you!

Kristine: Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing. Love to see those types, especially of the beautiful areas you run, and the kids out enjoying it, too. I think there's a leaf in that pile that's bigger than your daughter's head!

quote:<HR>Originally posted by tithers:
You don't want to see mine.
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Just WAIT until you see mine... or at least the vision I have in my head for the Trainer room in my new house. Will take probably until end of year to get set up properly, including with the right "paint job," but just wait. I'm very excited! Motivation will be dripping just as much as the sweat the flows. Oh yeah!

kristine25

632 posts since
Aug 17, 2007

7. Oct 15, 2007 2:08 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Thor:

Too funny that you mentioned the leaf bigger than DD 's head. I told them if they could each find a leaf bigger than their own heads, they won a prize!!! The both succeeded!!

ussoccer

1,748 posts since
Dec 11, 2007

8. Oct 15, 2007 2:42 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

quote:<HR>Originally posted by kristine25:
Too funny that you mentioned the leaf bigger than DD 's head. I told them if they could each find a leaf bigger than their own heads, they won a prize!!! The both succeeded!!<HR>

You're so easy.

triandstopme044

1,454 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

9. Oct 15, 2007 5:03 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Winter? We don't need no stinkin' winter in SoCal.

Though I'd almost trade a computrainer for nice weather.... on second thought, [i]nah[i].

Your punching bag definitely needs a better home. And maybe a little brother named Speed Bag.

Nice winter set-up. Even if it is only June in your garage.

teacherjen

469 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Oct 15, 2007 8:28 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

Ron- Why in the world would you change that calendar page? Why when there's that hot chick on that page and all...

jen

melistic

839 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

11. Dec 25, 2007 5:48 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

quote:<HR>Originally posted by triandstopme:
http://B] Your punching bag definitely needs a better home. And maybe a little brother named Speed Bag.B<HR>

2nds!!!
and love the calendar

kylemcm

265 posts since
Aug 16, 2007

12. Oct 15, 2007 9:47 PM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

I really need to change where my trainer is setup in my garage. Right now all that I can see when I'm on the trainer is the side of our old refrigerator.

Silly Sally087

1,244 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Oct 16, 2007 12:49 AM

in response to: pcsronbo006

Re: My Winter Retreat

quote:<HR>Originally posted by pcsronbo:
...so now I can see the computrainer on a 36" TV instaed of a 11.1" laptop screen. BIG DIFFERENCE!<HR>

I don't even have a television that size in my living room. Hey, mind if I hang out with your cute kids and watch television with you? I could even bring my boys over ...

Sally

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adam6

205 posts since
Nov 21, 2007

14. Oct 16, 2007 12:57 AM

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Re: My Winter Retreat

looks like mine, but only I am stuck with coach troy and no Computrainer....and no couch to chill out on after long indoor rides. Invite some friends over and 4 hours will seem like 2.

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