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swbkrun-

Thanks for the recommendation. I know nothing new on race day. So my question is do I have enough opportunity to try salt tabs before I go or should I just increase salt in my diet plan and put salt in my gatorade? im not really a salty sweater.`

I leave on friday and this is my taper schedule. My bike is on a truck to austin so I dont have access to it.

Today- 1.5 hour Tri-yoga.. good stretching.

Tomorrow- Am 30-45 min swim

                  PM Easy 30 min Fun run with TNT Team

Thursday- Possible spin class or just easy 30-45 minutes on stationary bike in AM.

Event weekend.. we have a short bike to swim practice. nothing more.

WOW!! Thanks.

Being with TNT over the last year (St Anthony's 2007, Westchester 2007 trained but couldnt compete and now CAPTEX) (I did St Anthony's 2008 on my own) has been the most amazing experience. I know the Tri community hates TNT at the events but the training, the coaches and the people are what makes it worthwhile.

They intertwine your training with connections to the cause via small personal speeches from honor teammates (survivors who train and compete with you), trips to the local hospital and so much. The types of people you meet are amazing. I have met a group of people that I know I will have for a long time. We are part of our own Tri Team ( called TriTrain) and thier experience, mentorship and commraderie is what gets me through it all.

I HIGHLY suggest something like it if you dont do TNT. I can't vouch for the KY chapter but I am sure that they are great too!!

Thanks Again

Jess

 I know the Tri community hates TNT at the events ........... 

Why do you say that?

By the way, here is the link to my personal story page as well.

http://www.active.com/donate/letourdefemme2008/TAhrens35

Because its kown that they hate the TNT'er because they are often the largest group with the most inexperienced Team. They get in the way of the more experienced athletes who complain.  They call us amoungst other things the purple monsters.

So I might have done something stupid....I

I was talking with my trainer/frient this morning and he said he was going to sign up for IM Canada for 09, then I said I would do it with him. Oops did I say that out loud?  I am sure I can do it, the problem is that I have yet to do a race (first one in a few weeks) and I am basically off the couch this past November. I have great success with my training so far and plan to do an Oly in Aug, but would this be too soon for a full IM?

Thought or comments. I totally want to do one, just not sure if I would be jumping the gun....

Well, I just signed the hubby and myself up for one more sprint before the big O in september.  We are doing the General Smallwood Tri in Indianhead MD (the sprint, not the international) at the end of June.  820m OWS, 16miles bike, 5K run.  First OWS race so we thought it would be good practice before the olympic.  I am scared to death!  Guess I need to buy a wetsuit and find some open water to swim in.   Ben, we had joked about doing this together................are you still interested?

 I need a second job to pay for my triathlon addiction!!! This is getting expensive!

Morning all,

Well I got back to it this morning after being sick and swam 1200 at the gym.  I felt really strong and was able to breathe bilaterally for the entire workout.  That is a first for me.  Previously, I'd only be able to swim bilat for 100-150 coming out of rests and then would revert to left-side only.  Today though my stroke felt nice and slow, I was really balanced in the water and I was getting much better rotation when breathing on the right - it was like everything clicked. 

I hear you and I haven't even raced yet!  I did have a series of interviews the week before my vacation, so maybe a better job is in my future - rather than an additional job.  Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Question to everyone-

    I am a preety decent swimmer and have improved with a TI coach I saw for a little while. I have this crazy whip like kick (for my two beat kick) that I cant seem to undo. I was told that I probably brought it over from my days on the swim team and flutter kicking.

   Has anyone heard of any drills to undo this? rotate more.. etc.

    Attached is a video form a while back... dont laugh
 

Question to everyone-

    I am a preety decent swimmer and have improved with a TI coach I saw for a little while. I have this crazy whip like kick (for my two beat kick) that I cant seem to undo. I was told that I probably brought it over from my days on the swim team and flutter kicking.

   Has anyone heard of any drills to undo this? rotate more.. etc.

    I tried to attach a video but the file is too big (1.9mb).... If you think you can help I would be happy to email to you.
 

Question to everyone-

    I am a preety decent swimmer and have improved with a TI coach I saw for a little while. I have this crazy whip like kick (for my two beat kick) that I cant seem to undo. I was told that I probably brought it over from my days on the swim team and flutter kicking.

   Has anyone heard of any drills to undo this? rotate more.. etc.

    I tried to attach a video but the file is too big (1.9mb).... If you think you can help I would be happy to email to you.
 

can you post it on uTube?