Gary's Mentor Group - Re-OPENED for Training (Page 104)

DW - Congrats on a great race!

Working on the RR for my race.  Overall nothing spectacular from the race, no PR, etc but due to lower attendance I pulled a third in my AG.  I am pretty sure there were at least 4 in my AG.  Water was dang cold (I believe lower than 65) and came out of the water dizzy and falling over like a drunk.  Evidently quite a few people had similar issues.  Really long T1 trying to get the world to stop spinning.  Took me a couple of miles on the bike and I was back to normal. T2 was good but my run was okay and lost time at a porto stop.  But I got to hang out with a friend from RWOL afterwards and getting a 3rd place medal was cool.

First long business trip in a long time begins this Sunday. NJ to Tokyo for two days then 1 week in India. Any tips on keeping fit and healthy on the road? 

Training has been good except for swimming which has been zip. Both hotels have pools and gyms but I'm worried that work and jet lag are going to kill me just a few weeks out from the longest race I've ever done. 

I'm doing the race just to see where my fitness is at and as prep for HIM in September. I'm not putting any pressure on myself for an A performance (not that I'm remotely capable of an A performance by most standards). In any event, the goal is to finish and get a reality check on where I am at the beginning of the season. 

Goal weight by May 5 was 180, started at 203 and just around 193 now but body composition has much improved since January training began so I'm not feeling too badly about not being closer to goal. 

Hope everyone is having success in their training! 

Hi all ... have a Spring Rally bike ride planned for the morning; probably 200 riders or so. The SIL will go with the 100m group ... me, I'll go with the 100k group.

Ciao ... Dorm

Nice workout and good luck!

Keep it up, nice job!

Goodluck and enjoy!

Hey all!
Spent the week doing short rides and runs.  Next training plan kicks in today and heading out on a run here soon.  Haven't been able to make it to the pool as work is nuts.  This crazy weather has to end soon!  I would enjoy 2 weeks of upper 70 degree, rain free time.  This month Track and Field wrap up for the kids as my DD has three Saturday meets in a row (one yesterday).  DS has a couple left also.  RUnning with my son has helped push me some and I really need to do some speed work here soon.

Later

Hey all ... beaeeutiful ride this morning.  248 riders left  at 9:00 ... most did the 50k, some did the 100k and fewer did the 100 mile.  I fought a cramp about 50 miles into the ride, so for the ones in the group, I can't stress enough how key it is to stay hydrated AND fueled.  I probably ate 3-4 Power Bars, 3-4 goos and drank a lot of watered down Power Aid, but obviously not enough. 

This was my longest ride to date and I was happy with the results   SIL came in 3rd in the 100 miler ... he was very happy too.

See if this links works for my RR from Miami!

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=484278&posts=1

"Nautica South Beach Triathlon - Classic Distance"

It worked.  Great race; enjoyed the read and am excited for you.  You should move to Texas, it'll help you get ready sooner.  

Great job!  Great RR!

Nice job! I have always wanted to break 24 and the best I have ever hit is 24:36. I am impressed.

Well, week two of the new plan and trying to ramp up.  Seems like my legs are lagging a little but will get there.  Temps keep swinging here and run was a bit warm yesterday afternoon but morning temps are cool (for LA).  Spent most of my Saturday with daughter at her middle school track meet.  She did well and took third in the discus throw.

How is everyone's training?

Not sure I understand the question as your bike either uses 700's or 650's.  While I guess you could try to make them work they are not interchangeable.  My first bike had 650's and while selection for tires/tubes was a bit limited it was pretty easy to find deals on wheels.