Atl_runner's group - full for now. (Page 11)

So how was everyone's June?  I had my biggest month ever.  Though every month since I first started back in Feb. has been my biggest month ever.  Now I just need to work on getting my run time up.  THat should be easy enough now that my shins are improving. 

Unrelated, but I also did my biggest continuous swim of my life yesterday.

Happy about that.. Running miles could have been higher. Things are on track.

I'll be racing the Peachtree Road Race on the 4th. Anyone else racing that day?

Peachtree here as well, but that really isn't a race!

Bike: 23h 7m 57s  - 411.36 Mi
Run: 10h 45m 55s  - 71.87 Mi
Swim: 7h 22m 26s  - 23730.42 Yd
Cheerleading: 7m 
Transitions: 1h 

Numbers are bigger than May but smaller than they should be.  I probably had 40 hours of work on the house in June in addition to the regular lawn mowing and yard work...  July should will knock this out of the park!

Great job on breaking the 10 mile barrier Greycat!! Awesome.

Kimje, your totals are always impressive, and considering the schedule you carry, that makes it all the more impressive.

Everyone else is looking good as well. Jonathan22, one would think you are the one training for IM. PeterAk.. keep up the great work. You are well on your way.

Lil Turtle: Great job. Each month is a milestone for you, and that has to feel good.

Good grief, I looked at everyone's monthly totals and I have to say I feel a little inadequate  (sadly, it's not the first time).  Despite being a "beginner" group, this is certainly a dedicated group.  The level of consistency in training is inspirational, especially considering how busy life seems to be for everyone.

I was just talking to someone about this the other day....  I think the best part about starting out as a total beginner is that I see so much huge improvement all the time.  I constantly get to amaze myself with what I am able to do.  Like my swim....I was originally going to do 800 b/c that's the distance for my tri swim (750 actually...just found that out) but then I figured what the heck I'll go for an even 1000.  It was so great b/c I still had energy to spare when I finished the 1000, and just a month or so ago when I did my 800 I barely made it and was too exhausted to move at the end.  My running is almost back to where it was prior to shin splints....and then look out!

Now I just need to figure out how to get faster....I'm noticing that even though I was close with some of you timewise you are still waaaaaaaay ahead of me in distance!  I'm taking a swim lesson on sunday so hopefully that will help. 

Sorry to babble but I'm just feeling really good tonight.  For the first time I'm feeling really confident about my tri.  I really feel like this is something I can do and do well!  Thank you all for your encouragement....you all are wonderful!

Sweeet!!!  What race are you doing?

My only piece of advice would be to enjoy it.  You only get to do your first tri once!

Sorry to hear about all the injuries!!  Talk about frustrating... I've got a friend here in Colorado who's been fighting w/ shin splints too.  Until they heal up, she's been aqua jogging.  It might be able to help you get some running in without all of the pounding that's causing your injuries.  I've never done it, but maybe some of the other folks here have?

Doing the Danskin at the Aurora res.

The elastic bands hold the shoes horizontal, allowing for easy access. I believe that once the foot is in, the rider just proceeds to break the bands by simply pedaling.

I'm racing Chattanooga this weekend. I raced it last year and did a 2:39. I did a 2:27 at St. Anthony's this year, so to be honest, a time between those two would satisfy me, but I would really like to go sub 2:25. Not sure I can do that as my training is focused on Ironman and my legs are feeling the effects. I am certain that I am not going into this race at 100 percent. The legs are just not recovered like I would want. In a sense though, this is just more training for IM Wisconson, so I will take whatever I get, and most of all, enjoy myself while doing it.

Anyone other than myself and Lil Turtle racing this weekend?