Leegoocrap's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 11)

Leegoocrap - 2010-05-27 10:52 AM

speaking of swimming. I actually got up at 5 in the morning today and got my swim in. I think it's a sign I'm getting old. Or possibly a sign that I didn't want to do a fairly long bike ride THEN go swim tonight haha. And I think, for the first time in a while, I'm actually getting faster in the pool! It's a miracle.

I mean... faster for me that is haha.

eca712 - 2010-05-28 6:48 AM Just have to share some frustration here. I got up at 6 AM so that I could get a ride in before work (after not feeling so hot last night). I drag myself out of bed, get dressed, get my bike outside, and realize that the chain fell off. Spend 10 minutes trying to fix it and wasn't able to (the chain fell off the biggest cog and wouldn't fit past the shifter (if that's the word) to get back on the chain... whatever. I give up, pissed off, and go to open the front door- locked out. Look for the spare key in the garage for 10 minutes- find nothing, have to ring the doorbell 15 times and wake up my mom, who is now mad at me. Bring the bike back inside, do some research on the internet, and get the chain back on- but now it's too late and I have to get ready for work. ARRRGGGGHHH! Sooooooo annoyed right now. And covered with bike grease. And realizing my bike chain is really dirty and I don't have anything to clean it with because the guy at the bike shop left the chain cleaner out of my bag last time. OK I feel a little better. But not really. I'm super super nervous about my race on Sunday--particularly the swim--and don't want to do it at all.

eca712 - 2010-05-28 6:48 AM Just have to share some frustration here. I got up at 6 AM so that I could get a ride in before work (after not feeling so hot last night). I drag myself out of bed, get dressed, get my bike outside, and realize that the chain fell off. Spend 10 minutes trying to fix it and wasn't able to (the chain fell off the biggest cog and wouldn't fit past the shifter (if that's the word) to get back on the chain... whatever. I give up, pissed off, and go to open the front door- locked out. Look for the spare key in the garage for 10 minutes- find nothing, have to ring the doorbell 15 times and wake up my mom, who is now mad at me. Bring the bike back inside, do some research on the internet, and get the chain back on- but now it's too late and I have to get ready for work. ARRRGGGGHHH! Sooooooo annoyed right now. And covered with bike grease. And realizing my bike chain is really dirty and I don't have anything to clean it with because the guy at the bike shop left the chain cleaner out of my bag last time. OK I feel a little better. But not really. I'm super super nervous about my race on Sunday--particularly the swim--and don't want to do it at all.

eca712 - 2010-05-28 4:48 AM Just have to share some frustration here. I got up at 6 AM so that I could get a ride in before work (after not feeling so hot last night). I drag myself out of bed, get dressed, get my bike outside, and realize that the chain fell off. Spend 10 minutes trying to fix it and wasn't able to (the chain fell off the biggest cog and wouldn't fit past the shifter (if that's the word) to get back on the chain... whatever. I give up, pissed off, and go to open the front door- locked out. Look for the spare key in the garage for 10 minutes- find nothing, have to ring the doorbell 15 times and wake up my mom, who is now mad at me. Bring the bike back inside, do some research on the internet, and get the chain back on- but now it's too late and I have to get ready for work. ARRRGGGGHHH! Sooooooo annoyed right now. And covered with bike grease. And realizing my bike chain is really dirty and I don't have anything to clean it with because the guy at the bike shop left the chain cleaner out of my bag last time. OK I feel a little better. But not really. I'm super super nervous about my race on Sunday--particularly the swim--and don't want to do it at all.

MechEChick - 2010-05-28 1:11 PM Kevin - Good luck with the swim training! That harbor swim sounds pretty cool!

Well I'm finally all connected at the new place now, been a bit out of touch the past few days.  Tapering this week is going well, though it makes me nervous to feel like I'm not doing enough. Just over one week to race day for me.

Leegoocrap - 2010-05-30 6:24 PM

First... Emily, hope the race went great for you!

I'm off to bed myself in a few (yeah... celebratin' right haha)

Got a sprint tomorrow morning... I plan to absolutely slaughter the bike course and run so hard I throw up haha.  (I suppose I have to swim 350m first however) 

Breaking in the BT tri outfit too. So I'll be all the fashionable rage!

eca712 - 2010-05-30 10:40 PM
My race was fun- even though I, uh, did backstroke the entire swim course. Hahaha more on that later- I'm just really happy I finished. It was a great day.

MechEChick - 2010-06-01 1:44 PM

Awesome job on the races!!  Hope everybody had a great Memorial Day weekend!

My HIM is this weekend, starting to freak out a bit.  Still have to get the bolts to attach my second water bottle to my bike... other than that I think I'm all gear ready, at least I hope so!!

Leegoocrap - 2010-05-31 7:57 PM

Here is the race report from the Foothills Sprint.

4th in my AG, 18th Overall. Kinda upset with myself for being overconfident with my time, but all in all a great race.

MechEChick - 2010-06-01 1:44 PM Awesome job on the races!!  Hope everybody had a great Memorial Day weekend!

My HIM is this weekend, starting to freak out a bit.  Still have to get the bolts to attach my second water bottle to my bike... other than that I think I'm all gear ready, at least I hope so!!

b2673ad - 2010-06-02 1:41 PM

Hello My life is in turmoil again.   Julie (my wife) has been readmitted to hospital with an infection as a result of her ruptured appendix.  The Dr. drained the abscess and she is looking and feeling better already.  2 or 3 days in hospital to make sure the infection is gone.  I need to swim/bike or run to help me relax and clear my mind. Low-Country splash out the window for this year. I am as low as whale on the bottom of the ocean. Thanks for letting me vent here. Kevin