Gat's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 11)

Probably both, but not necessarily at the same time.  The next time you swim you might want to do some 200's with less rest in between and then alternatively, you could increase your interval and keep the rest longer.  You could also do a mini pyramid.  50 rest 100 rest 150 rest 200 rest and then back down.  However you do it, going further and with less rest is going to make you strong and better in the water.  Most importantly at this point...congrats.  Nice job!!

Okay, I'm going to do Kona Marathon in a couple weeks.  I guess I need to get at least 1 20 mile run in during this next week for prep.  I know I have the endurance, but not sure about the legs to hold a good pace.  I've been mostly training for a half mary.  I like the course, if things go well I'll shoot for sub 4 hours, otherwise 4-4:30.  Then another marathon in July.

I'm still waiting for word on the Kona IM.

How is everyone?!?!?  It's been way forever since we've chatted.  Did everyone have  a good weekend?  I got in a ride and and open water swim.  How about ya'll???

musclemamma - love the new avatar!

MM, yes, I too like the avatar.  Got to get me one some day.

I DID IT!!!!   After almost a week off due to a cold, I'm beginning to feel better and went for a swim last night.  I did my full 1.5 K for my olympic triathlon for the first time!!!!  It was in a pool but atleast now I know that I can finish my triathlon!!!  Very excited.. and a bit sore this morning!!!

 Only negative is that I hurt my pinkie playing golf on sunday and now I'm not sure how that will affect my ability to ride a bike..

Gat, I have about a month before my race. When should I start practicing in my race clothes? I think most of my problems will be going from biking shorts to tri shorts. Should I start practicing in my tri shorts on the bike?

OK I have been gone on a family vacation and out of computer access for a week and now I am back (but traveling for work)...how has everybody comin along? ...any big races coming up?  I have my next big challenge coming up this weekend. I did manage to get in some running while on vacation so I am better prepared there than last time but my swim and bike train time has suffered.

I got some photos of my first Tri this week and boy Tri clothes are definate motivation to re-focus on the weightloss...especially mid-race when you are not focused on sucking in.

Hey guys!  Sorry, but the kids have been out of school and I've been busy w/ work.  I think I came down w/ a virus or something because my training paces have sucked recently.  A little congested and the lymph nodes in my neck are inflammed, but no fever or flu stuff so I guess I'm still a go for the marathon in a week and a half.  I'll just adjust my expectations for time.  I think I'll kick up training for about a week then do an abreviated taper.  Also I spent a bout a week focusing on core work instead of cardio, so that may have played a role. 

Sorry about not checking in on your logs, I'll get back to it soon. 

Got my run in tonight. Didn't want to. Little voice said "stay home and do a cardio tape, you can run another day". I told that voice screw you, I'm running and I can do the cardio another day!! MM

Weekend was good!  Raced on Sat... even with my recent foot problems (which I have narrowed down to a pair of work shoes oddly enough) I was pleased with the results...   I have Waconia coming up next weekend.   still a 1/2 mile swim, but longer bike and run, I am ready and comfortable.   It is a C race for me, so more of a training day.    Next A race is July 12th...

I cannot say that I found your mojo, but I have a bit flowing with my first try approaching on Sunday.  I am going to send a bit your way.  Half of the battle is to get started again.  Get at it.