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No reason to be mad. His blatant disrespect got me on the winning teamHey, how come nobody is mad at Grue?
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No reason to be mad. His blatant disrespect got me on the winning teamHey, how come nobody is mad at Grue?
Dumb idea.As for switching the mile, why can't we just choose our distance for each time period? It'll actually make it interesting as it'll be interesting to see what we need to shoot for each subsequent date.
Run whichever of the 3 distances you're ready for during those days (or all 3) and pick one to stand by the deadline.
I second the motion.As for switching the mile, why can't we just choose our distance for each time period? It'll actually make it interesting as it'll be interesting to see what we need to shoot for each subsequent date.
Run whichever of the 3 distances you're ready for during those days (or all 3) and pick one to stand by the deadline.
Another reason I like this idea is it fits the idea of how we might approach a real race. I hope I’ll be ready to try to best my PR each time and I hope a lot of you are trying for PRs too. To this end, why not let the runner decide which sequence fits him best?As for switching the mile, why can't we just choose our distance for each time period? It'll actually make it interesting as it'll be interesting to see what we need to shoot for each subsequent date.
Run whichever of the 3 distances you're ready for during those days (or all 3) and pick one to stand by the deadline.
As for switching the mile, why can't we just choose our distance for each time period? It'll actually make it interesting as it'll be interesting to see what we need to shoot for each subsequent date.
Run whichever of the 3 distances you're ready for during those days (or all 3) and pick one to stand by the deadline.
I mentioned this earlier, got shot down. Had PTSD from dating life and wife.I second the motion.
Quoting myself, because this is incredibly funny...well, the timing is at least.@SFBayDuck‘s and my medicals are clearly not checking out.
Say what?Quoting myself, because this is incredibly funny...well, the timing is at least.
I’ve been having pretty consistent upper right quadrant stomach pain for a few months. I saw my general practioner in January, labs were normal. He scheduled an ultrasound. Results were mostly normal. Then had me see a gastroenterologist in February. She had me do a HIDA scan a week ago to check gallbladder functionality. Just got the results. Looks like I’ve got a bum gallbladder functioning at 25%. Anything below 30% is abnormal and typically necessitates surgical removal. With no elective surgery’s right now, if it needs to be removed I have no idea when that happens and just hope it doesn’t start causing more problems. I’m now praying that WSER gets postponed because I’m either going to take a solid few week hit to training with surgery/recovery whenever it can happen or run with a bum gallbladder (risks? No idea.).
No fear though #teamgrue, even if you have to IR me for a few weeks, I feel like I can outperform my draft slot.
The other advantage to running these in the same order is that it will be easier to track which team is ahead.NO! 5K, then 10K, then the mile. 5K first (vs. a 10K) as we've got less than a month to prepare. 10K in May allows us to build up to the distance. Mile comes last in June - warmer weather is more conducive to the shorter distance, and the warmer weather is better for the "speed" of a hard mile. Arguably, the mile is harder to train for than the others. Also, for the mile, every second will count, so the pressure to rev it up will be strong...more drama, finishing with the mile. And no poop breaks (theoretically) for the mile.
I get all that. Would be nice to have an exemption though. My first run will be 3 weeks post knee surgery. Would be great if it could be my shortest, but this was known going into the draft. Assuming that’s why I wasn’t 1.01.The other advantage to running these in the same order is that it will be easier to track which team is ahead.
Dungeon Master, imo.What is DM? Dead mutherfrocker?
The actual 1.01 may dnf the 10k - and will certainly dq anywayI get all that. Would be nice to have an exemption though. My first run will be 3 weeks post knee surgery. Would be great if it could be my shortest, but this was known going into the draft. Assuming that’s why I wasn’t 1.01.
Worst case, you can't run the 5K and Team Grue misses out on a possibly strong time. You projected very conservatively for the 5K, though (even if your captain showed more confidence as to what you might do).I get all that. Would be nice to have an exemption though. My first run will be 3 weeks post knee surgery. Would be great if it could be my shortest, but this was known going into the draft. Assuming that’s why I wasn’t 1.01.
Like I said, BUST!The actual 1.01 may dnf the 10k - and will certainly dq anyway
I was thinking about the calculation. Do we add each guy’s times together? That will be a problem if someone can’t run all the races due to injury. The other way is treat each week separately with the winning team winning two out the three weeks. However, the latter way could be anticlimactic if a team clinches in the first two.The other advantage to running these in the same order is that it will be easier to track which team is ahead.
Yet debating what most of the rules will be after the draft is completed is a best practice here.Btw, I'm sure when the rest of the OtisWeightLossGuys stop in here and see we just held a ####### draft with predicted times and dates (with some included BMIs used to determine draft slot and VBD), they're going to go nuts.
"So you're saying picking names from a hat on Skype isn't the best way to choose who does what?"
It was said earlier, just use averages.I was thinking about the calculation. Do we add each guy’s times together? That will be a problem if someone can’t run all the races due to injury. The other way is treat each week separately with the winning team winning two out the three weeks. However, the latter way could be anticlimactic if a team clinches in the first two.
Add the three averages? That makes sense I think.It was said earlier, just use averages.
Could work.Add the three averages? That makes sense I think.
This is absolute bull####. I’m the mother ####### Tom Brady of this draft. I’m bout to go full on Steve Smith with the chip on my shoulder and carry it all the way to my gold BMF running belt and shiny white ### bust ... #####es. Y’all can kiss my ### as I’m gonna out perform my draft position by like 12 rounds.8.02 @El Floppo Hopefully he'll be out of the house and training soon.
9.01 @JAA The workout warrior.
Yes, I like this.Or, maybe take the average mile pace from each race, add them.
10k at 7:03
5k at 6:50
Mile at 6:02
Total 19:55
Makes it so the mile can make a difference.
####, I’m running these #####es on a track. #### dis nasty ### #####es picking my studly ### so late. #### this ####I say absolutely.
WHAT?!? No track? What the #### is this ####? Some teams play on grass, some play in domes. I am the greatest show turf #####es!!!I'd say not necessarily a loop - but no meaningful net-downhill, either. Also, I would say: No track usage for any of this. Not everyone has access, and tracks add too much favorable distortion.
I like this too.Or, maybe take the average mile pace from each race, add them.
10k at 7:03
5k at 6:50
Mile at 6:02
Total 19:55
Makes it so the mile can make a difference.
Awesome. I’m in for whatever.
My training tonight included 3 scoops of ice cream. Carb loading. #otisstrong
Benedict P ArnoldI’ll have to get on Strava tomorrow.
Just like Aaron Rodgers, I’m going to use my late selection as training motivation every.....single.....day!!
The original design was to take the 5K times, determine the average of all the available times, and declare a a 5K winner. Do the same for the 10K. Do the same for the mile. Yes, the risk is one team wins the first two and makes the last leg less dramatic. But we could also incorporate the above, where we add all three up for a cumulative time ...then average (or total) those, and make that a fourth leg of the competition. Benefit: A team trailing 2-0 has a chance to double up in June. Ramification: We'd then need a tiebreaker - probably a captain vs. captain HM race at some point.Or, maybe take the average mile pace from each race, add them.
10k at 7:03
5k at 6:50
Mile at 6:02
Total 19:55
Makes it so the mile can make a difference.
I thought this is what we were doing too. Personally, I like everyone doing the same event at the same time and we have a winner after each weekend. If one team is up 2-0, it's unlikely that the mile would sway things anyway. We can come up with some other way to make the last event more meaningful if it comes to that.The original design was to take the 5K times, determine the average of all the available times, and declare a a 5K winner. Do the same for the 10K. Do the same for the mile. Yes, the risk is one team wins the first two and makes the last leg less dramatic. But we could also incorporate the above, where we add all three up for a cumulative time ...then average (or total) those, and make that a fourth leg of the competition. Benefit: A team trailing 2-0 has a chance to double up in June. Ramification: We'd then need a tiebreaker - probably a captain vs. captain HM race at some point.
Captains, do you want to add this fourth element of a cumulative time as well?
Yeah...Doubtful there would be enoughI thought this is what we were doing too. Personally, I like everyone doing the same event at the same time and we have a winner after each weekend. If one team is up 2-0, it's unlikely that the mile would sway things anyway. We can come up with some other way to make the last event more meaningful if it comes to that.
Can’t I do both - running and planks?Benedict P Arnold
####### dead to me.
Highest score wins, right?-OZ- said:Or, maybe take the average mile pace from each race, add them.
10k at 7:03
5k at 6:50
Mile at 6:02
Total 19:55
Makes it so the mile can make a difference.
krista4 said:Yet debating what most of the rules will be after the draft is completed is a best practice here.
Hey, I need Gallbladder surgery too! We were destined to be on TeamGrue.SayWhat? said:Quoting myself, because this is incredibly funny...well, the timing is at least.
I’ve been having pretty consistent upper right quadrant stomach pain for a few months. I saw my general practioner in January, labs were normal. He scheduled an ultrasound. Results were mostly normal. Then had me see a gastroenterologist in February. She had me do a HIDA scan a week ago to check gallbladder functionality. Just got the results. Looks like I’ve got a bum gallbladder functioning at 25%. Anything below 30% is abnormal and typically necessitates surgical removal. With no elective surgery’s right now, if it needs to be removed I have no idea when that happens and just hope it doesn’t start causing more problems. I’m now praying that WSER gets postponed because I’m either going to take a solid few week hit to training with surgery/recovery whenever it can happen or run with a bum gallbladder (risks? No idea.).
No fear though #teamgrue, even if you have to IR me for a few weeks, I feel like I can outperform my draft slot.
I'm mixing beet juice with my bourbon now. It's go time.So you all know I’m serious about this ####, I just got on the bike for a 90 min z1ish ride.
Nooooo! So fill me in on this. How did you figure this out? HIDA scan? Then a specialist recommended surgery? Did you speak with them or do any research about any long term impacts when running, other than the potential for GI issues and epic 10K running thread poop stories?Hey, I need Gallbladder surgery too! We were destined to be on TeamGrue.
Training life with MACAm I allowed to fly to Cleveland (ugh, Cleveland) and have @MAC_32 pace me for my times? Feels like he would be more of a drill sergeant than @Juxtatarot.
Screw that old *******.As far as rules go, my vote is to do whatever @tri-man 47 wants to do. He wrote a lot of the original posts about this plus there is the whole respect your elders thing.
One year ban on foot massages for you, kiddo.Screw that old *******.
At least make it a full marathon so I have a chance. I believe we're both planning to run Monumental...If that happens to result in a 2-2 tie (but possibly a 4-0 debacle), we'll arrange a HM run-off between the captains (possibly in the fall).
Meh. I feel like most June races are gonna be canceled anyway.My captain's gonna be real mad at me if I run a half on June 7, a thought that entered my head via group text last night.