LSUfan4444

re: Why anyone would want to become a cop is beyond me...

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 9:46 am to N2cars

What's a sufficient alternative? Unwed mother?

re: Most expensive benign cyst in history of sports

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 8:53 am to Covingtontiger77

Now, imagine thinking Nuss is the first or ONLY athlete at LSU under the BK reign that this occurred to.

More than one transfer left for the way BK handled issues like this.

Tiger Rant

re: Royal Caribbean cruise out of Galveston

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 8:49 am to LNCHBOX

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If you get the drink package, Texas has laws that won't allow it to be active on the first day of your sailing

Thats not true on Royal. You just can only use it on beer and spirits purchased from a texas distributor so while available, it is a limited menu.

Strange Texas law could limit your drinks on the first day of your cruise

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re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:47 am to TygerTyger

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My Tri friends tell me the key to finishing an Ironman is to just motor along like a diesel truck, steady pace, keep eating and drinking, and just don’t stop.

Even the pros are doing that. Just way faster.

The elites do operate at a higher % of their maximum HR / thresholds but yeah, that's pretty accurate.

You have to ask yourself, "Can I do this all day"? Then, you have to know the answer. You have to have the discipline to tuck in the ego, be patient, you have to know what to do when you can't do what you want to do.

If you can "race" the last 10k of a marathon or the last 13.1 of an Ironman, you've executed a well designed race plan.

re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:44 am to GusMcRae

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It’s very strange what some people consider entertaining and fun.

I get that it's strange but it shouldn't be. People grow, people thrive when put in challenging situations. Yes, plenty of age group athletes get into marathons or other endurance races initially because of the health benefits. Then, you add a competition component to it and it changes slightly. Same with something like golf. Plenty of people do it recreationally, some do it (on an amateur level) more for the competitive aspect.

You can and will learn alot about yourself when properyl training, preparing and racing for these events. I've told every first time IM athlete I have known..."You can learn more about yourself in the last two hours of an Ironman than you have your entire life if you're willing to learn".

To be done properly it requires a plan. It required discipline in training. It requires being self aware of your abilities and then honestly putting a race plan together that hi lights your strengths and hides your weaknesses. Nothing ever goes 100% as planned, can you still be successful? It requires knowing your body, knowing your limits and then finding comfort in the uncomfortableness.

It's strange because that's not what people want to do anymore. They want the easy route. They want a magic pill, then want to blame big pharma. They want to live unhealthy lives and then blame the government and health insurance companies. They want to eat like shite, drink like shite, bottle up emotions, feelings, have no real outlets and then blame their co-workers, spouses, familes, etc,

It's strange but it shouldn't be.

If I could take the feeling that you get when you cross an Ironman finish line for the first time and put it in a pill, bottle or can and sell it on the open market, I'd have more money than Bezos. BUT, people have to work for it. They have to live beyond what's comfortable. They have to grow. They have to endure pain and then enjoy that pain and get ready for more.

It's not about what these athletes would rather be doing.

It's about who these athletes would be if they weren't doing what they are doing. It's about standing at the start line chasing after the person you become at the finish.

re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:28 am to Loup

A marathon nor Ironman isn't pushing your body to "extremes". Its pushing your mental limits to it's boundaries but you're doing something very comfortable for an uncomfortable amount of time.

Most age-group Ironman athletes aim to spend the majority of their race dayn Zone 2 (Endurance Zone), which is roughly 65-75% of their maximum heart rate. That's not extreme and is literally something ANYONE can do all day with enough mental training to continue through the pain AND physical training to endure the slow beating.

Marathon are a bit different but not much...most age groupers operate most of their race in Zone 3 (70%-80% of max HR) but still, its something the vast majority of people on this planet should be comfortable with BUT, doing it for an uncomfortable amount of time.

But, most Americans are now accustomed to even thinking Zone 2 and Zone 3 cardio efforts are extreme.

These people are not dying from an extreme event. They are dying because of undiagnosed underlying health conditions, lack of experience and training, lack of experience racing, inadequate experience, etc. and the more Ironman spouts the "Anything is possible" tagline the more it makes people think..."I can do that shite" and then they don't properly prepare.

re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:19 am to Archives

No lane ropes, not being able to see the bottom, no black line, no wall 25-50m away...it can screw with people. Same as fear of heights. Open water swims are crucial to just felling comfortable and for alot of people I know, it took YEARS to get over and feel comfortable.

re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:08 am to Tiger Ryno

Not being able to warm up in the water is a big reason Ive never done Alcatraz. I mean, I get they can't let people off the ferry and I have raced in really cold water before (58) but even with the small chance, I just don't see me enjoying jumping in the bay. I need to get myself ready for water that cold. :lol:

re: Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/21/26 at 7:02 am to Archives

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Came out of nowhere and completely unexplained.

Did you do any open water swims prior to the race?

re: Greek Island Before Cruise from Athens

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 12:10 pm to geauxpurple

We're considering booking Greek Isles (Odyssey of the Seas) (Rome -> Santorini -> Ephesus -> Mykonos -> Naples -> Rome) for next summer. Man, so many options it's crippling. :lol:

Not super excited to tender in Santorini and Mykonos but it's not all that bad. Always wanted to see Ephesus is (one of the best ancient sites in the world) and really like the option of being on a bigger and newer ship for our teen daughter (and possible friend she brings).

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re: Food poisoning

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 11:44 am to Lonnie Utah

Id bet it's not food poisoning but yes, it does suck.

re: Zurich may be a wet one

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 11:39 am to bstaceyau19

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Everyone needs to calm down.

Who isn't calm?

re: Zurich may be a wet one

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 11:39 am to jmorr34

When lightning is approaching, they will issue weather warnings on the scoreboards / leaderboards. At that point, it is upon the spectator to make their own decision. If you don't want to get caught in sever weather, that is your time to leave. Even though those tents are grounded, they are not contracted to withstand a direct strike.

It's not ideal but if they issue a weather warning, it's on the guest at that point because you don't have anywhere to go really.

re: Zurich may be a wet one

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 11:02 am to LSUfan4444

Just got confirmation from someone on LRA. If there is lightning, the tents are cleared. If there is rain and play is delayed or suspended, the tents will still remain open until 5pm

re: Honeymoon Recommendations

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 8:41 am to BCvol

So many better AI destinations than Cancun / Quintana Roo but I would suggest looking beyond AI's.

St Maarten, Turks & Caicos, Grand. Caymen are all superior options to me over AI's in Mexico.

In St Maarten, even though it's more expensive I like the French side. Simpson Bay Resort, Marina and Spa has one bedroom beachfront for around $400/night. Casino, spas, day trips, great food, etc.

Ocean Club East in Turks is awesome. Right near a golf course, great staff, gorgeous beach. A little more selcuded but has a spa, dining, etc.

For Grand Cayman, anything along 7 Mile beach should do but we are partial to Kimpton properties and the Kimpton Seafire is AWESOME.

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re: Zurich may be a wet one

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 8:19 am to whichyalnoaboutseven

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Severe Weather
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the PGA TOUR monitor the weather daily during tournament week. In the event of thunder storms, lightning or other severe weather, “Weather Warning” information will be displayed on the electronic scoreboards around the golf course. When these warnings appear, spectators are advised to take precautions and seek shelter immediately. The electronic scoreboards will keep spectators advised as to the length of the delay in play; however, in the event of severe weather and lightning, avoid the following areas: bleachers, tall or isolated trees, hilltops or other high areas, open fields, golf carts, lakes and ponds, metal fences, barricades, hospitality venues, etc.

During severe weather, avoid the following areas
Bleachers
Tall or isolated trees
Hilltops, other high areas
Open fields
Golf carts
Lakes and ponds
Metal fences, barricades, etc.
Hospitality venues

All that being said, most of that applies to lightning, storm cells, etc and not just rain.

re: Most disappointing aspect of this baseball team.

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 6:56 am to JTA1985

I'll say the losses; not a big fan of those and would prefer the opposite.

Tiger Rant

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re: Post your most recent miles per gallon (mpg) on your primary vehicle

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/20/26 at 6:53 am to Everyday Is Saturday

Lexus NX 350h AWD: 39 MPG combined (41 City / 37 Hwy).

re: Sold

Posted by LSUfan4444 on 4/19/26 at 8:46 am to LSUfan4444

LINK

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Tier 1 - $119 Ends 3/31 @ 11:59 PM CT
Tier 2 - $129 Ends 4/22 for W1 or 4/29 for W2 @ 11:59 PM CT
Tier 3 - $139 Available through Festival days

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