Elaine's Spring 2011 Mentor Group - CLOSED! (Page 12)

Hey Guys,

Thank you all for the very nice comments.   Well I have had my week off and now back to it.   Everyone have a great weekend.  

I'm still around - here to help if anyone needs it!

I'm just over 2 weeks out from my first Half Ironman, and I feel ready!

Hey All.

Still plugging around.  I am in Mexico for a quick work trip.  And was able to do some short runs.  It is pretty amazing how much you really sweat when the temperature is close to 100.  I really had to keep my pace down, so I would not overheat.  Looking forward to weekend so I can do some swimming at the beach.  Interested to see how much difference is it from the pool.

Hello group.

Wanted to break the bad news.  I am backing out of the half marathon this weekend.  The last two months with moving and work, my training really took a back seat.  So instead of driving back home and running, I am going to stay here in NC.  I could probably finish it, but I think I would risk a chance at getting injured trying 13 miles, since I rarely hit 7 miles in the past 2 months.   

I do have a question that you guys might be able to answer.  Have any of you have bike trainers?  With the winters we get in Pa and I maybe in NC, I am sure there are going to be times that I would like to ride indoors.  Anyone has any preferences or thoughts.

Later.

Smart move, Ken. There will always be half marathons, but you only get one set of legs

I ride a 1upUSA trainer. It's not the greatest, but it is simple, it was cheap (found it used!), and it works great. Check classifieds here and your local craigslist for deals. I find that I don't need anything fancier - like a computrainer or one with variable resistance. I vary resistance by shifting gears, and I've got some Spinervals. Sufferfest is good too.

I will be attempting Jorge's Winter Cycling Plan. He posts it here. It hasn't started yet, but I can let you know when it does. It's highly recommended and FREE! You don't really need anything more than a trainer, but I recommend a heart rate moniter if you go that route.

I agree with Elaine,  It is hard to drop a race but better than being injured and finghting back from that.   YOu can regroup in NC and run a 1/2 there.  

I have a bell trainer that I found on craigslist.   It was cheap and it works just fine.  

Hey everyone, 

If anyone is still reading this,  thank you guys for input and incouragement.  I hope to see you guys in a group again.   I do not know if they have a winter group or not.   Keep it up and smash some goals next year. 

Hope everyone is having a fantastic fall/winter!!

Melanie did great at her Half Iron! Check out her race report and leave some love: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=412158&posts=3&start=1

What are your plans for the "off season"?

Hey guys,

Sorry for dropping out last spring, but congrats on everyone's accomplishments! Way to go making the Rev3 team Elaine!

Going to start Cross fit for a while.   January is time to start building up the miles again.   Hope everyone is having a good winter so far.

Erica I hope you join in for next year. 

2012 Mentor groups are open!

You're welcome in mine, of course, but I'd really suggest reading some mentor bios and finding one you like and that you think you can learn from!

If you're up to it, you can BE a mentor, too!

I'll continue to check your logs and leave inspires