Big Daddy Diesels New to the Sport Group - Full (Page 12)

FoggyGoggles - 2011-02-26 4:45 PM
I don't think you'll have a problem with the tri at the end of May. Of course, that will depend on how you're feeling in your training but it is a feasible goal. And if you're anything like me, it's always nice to have a goal to work towards.

Foggy

kgore - 2011-02-23 11:52 PM The brand is "Aeroskin California"...I'm reasonably sure that it is not a wetsuit ideal for racing in...

Tonight I did a mini-indoor triathlon, run by the coach I'll be training with over the next few months...It was very simple and basic: 20 minutes in the pool (fins + kickboards ok), then 20 minutes on spin bikes (changing resistance as required by coach), and then 20 minutes on the treadmill (although half of us had to get on ellipticals--not enough treadmills). In any case, I made it through it, and I was actually surprised; it wasn't easy by any stretch, but it could have been a lot harder...It was definitely a decent workout for me though!

rpframe - 2011-02-24 7:27 PM You workouts all sound great, even getting back on track so quickly after being sick.  I struggle with that.  I'm looking forward to the first tri report and how the 5K goes. 

My workout today was a 20 minute walk, 0.7 miles and 100 yard swim, about 4 minutes.  (for got my watch at the pool, again).  I've been struggling with getting to the pool at the Y but I made it today. Tomarrow, another attempt at 2 miles on the bike.

Rachel

bscoles1 - 2011-02-24 10:45 PM Glad to see everyone posting, and to hear about everyone's training success! Just ordered my road bike tonight!! I pick it up tomorrow at the store. 2011 Trek 1.5 with Speedplay pedals. It was the first one that had came in to the store, so they weren't even finished with assembly yet. It's supposed to be a pretty decent entry level bike, so I'm stoked! I'm excited to see what difference in speed I get.

bscoles1 - 2011-02-26 12:18 PM Huge success in the Anthem 5K this morning. It was a very cold 32 degrees out, but thankfully no wind chill. My realistic goal was to finish under 27:00, which would put me just under 9 minutes per mile. I figured that was right about where I was in getting my fitness and speed back. So I started off the first mile feeling pretty good in 8:16, and I thought 'well, I wonder if I can keep this going'. The second mile had a slight uphill for a bit, and I eased off to an 8:25 pace. The third mile I peeled the hat off and tried to empty the tank as much as possible, and had a 7:52 mile. Coming down the chute for that last '.11' of a mile there was a huge crowd of spectators cheering and clanging cowbells, etc. so that really got the adrenaline going, and I basically sprinted to the finish. It's really fun to be passing people when coming up to the finish line. Soooo, I finished in 24:59! Yay!!! 2 minutes under my goal!! And I beat my buddy by 1:13. So it was a great morning. Now I looking forward to the 10K in two weeks, to see how I do there. I hope everyone else is having as awesome of a weekend workouts as I am. Loving it! I may hop on the bike trainer later today and get in a workout on the new bike. Cheers, Bobby

rpframe - 2011-02-26 3:26 PM I'm a little nervous about signing up for a race.  I was wondering if I would be ready to do the Capital of Texas Triathlon-First Tri Distance  which is Swim 437.45 yards Bike 6.21 miles Run 3.11 miles

on May 30th.

Assuming I don't crash and burn again with my training I will be at about the 15th week of the Michael Pates Total Sprint Program.

I've been looking for a race that isn't on Sunday (I'm religeous, what can I say) and is far enough in the year for me to be ready and is before August 23rd (goal to run tri before birthday).  The only other one I can find is the Hula girl try near Dallas which my husband says is a little too far away for now. It doesn't have to be a mini after I complete the training plan but I couldn't find anything else that wasn't on a Sunday and before my birthday.

Any ideas?

Rachel

mleaverton - 2011-02-27 12:02 PM Email I just received:

"--You will be starting in Wave #5 at 8:20am.  Please arrive about 30 minutes early so you can check in and get ready and body marked!"

I think I am excited! Its an indoor Tri, but its my first of any (and many). This Saturday.

Mark

mleaverton - 2011-02-27 12:02 PM Email I just received:

"--You will be starting in Wave #5 at 8:20am.  Please arrive about 30 minutes early so you can check in and get ready and body marked!"

I think I am excited! Its an indoor Tri, but its my first of any (and many). This Saturday.

Mark

kgore - 2011-02-27 9:57 PM first triathlon coaching session/class tomorrow---I guess I really AM hooked!

FoggyGoggles - 2011-02-28 8:06 AM Nice Mark! Is it the LifeTime 10/30/20 format? I did one of those last fall and had a good time.



Yep, that's the one. I spend every morning there anyway! LOL

TriDiesel - 2011-02-28 2:47 PM

Oops, that was a couple days ago, how did you do?

rpframe - 2011-03-01 10:33 AM

I took the plunge and signed up for the Memorial Day race in Austin.  Its about 2 hours away and my husband said he would come and cheer me on.  I think that will help me get over the 10 week hump I had trouble with in November.

Rachel