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2013 Race Schedule

4/7   - April Fool's HM - Tom

4/7   - Gatorade Sprint - Chrispy

4/13 - Carmel Sprint - Jax

4/13 - MS Mega Swim - Chrispy

4/14 - HITS - Napa Valley Olympic - Joe

4/20 - Grizzly HM - TJ

4/21 - 8K run Rutges - Tom

4/21 - New Orlean HIM - Sarah

4/28 - West Deptford Sprint - Tom

5/18 - Geist HM - Jax 

5/25 - Soldier Field 10 miler - Dave

6/22 - Philadelphia sprint - Tom

7/14 - NYC Olympic tri - Tom

7/20 - NJ State Sprint - Tom

7/21 - Half Marathon - Chrispy

8/5   - Indy Olympic Tri - Jax

8/11 - Folsom Long Course (70.3) - Joe

8/25 - Louisville Ironman - Sarah and Dave??

10/13- Chicago Marathon-Dave

10/13- Half Marathon - Chrispy

10/20- Around the Bay in a Day - Chrispy

10/26-Beach 2 Battleship HIM - Sarah

11/2 - Monumental HM - Jax

11/3 - Noosa Olympic - Chrispy

BEER? Did you say BEER?  I've never been, totally looking forward to it.  I am going to consider renting a bike out there, any suggestions?

Tom

Thank you everyone for the well wishes.

Yes, I'm stoked, excited, and now wondering if I will be around to do my April races.  We'll see.

I got Profile Design T3+.  Rode on the trainer this morning, definitely better having them put on during my FIT. 

Last fall I also added an Adamo saddle, so with the aerobars and saddle I'll be fast.  That is as soon as my stomach gets out of my way!  LOL

Tom

Sorry, I don't, I haven't had cause to look into that any time I've been up there.

I had originally thought about the T2+ but I ended up going with the T1+ due to concerns over wrist issues.  My buddy has T2+ and he says he hasn't had any issues but he is pretty flexible and says he can see how others would experience issues.  There's a thread on here somewhere where the same concerns are expressed.  Not that they're bad bars, they're very popular and there's a reason for that, just wanted to make sure you are aware.

Such good news!!  Athletes tend to me more successful in life, I think.  That's YOU!!!!  Congrats!!

Love it!!  BRING IT!!!  I'm just workin' my plan.  Glad to be motivating someone!!

Updated race calendar for me:

1/27...JCC Indoor Mini Sprint Tri - done

3/10...Life Time Fitness Indoor Mini Sprint Tri

4/14...Carmel Sprint Tri

4/27...Derby Festival HM

6/9...Kick It Tri (sprint)

8/4...Tri Indy (olympic)

11/2...Monumental HM

I'll likely slot another sprint tri somewhere in May and/or July...but dates aren't out yet for the small gym that puts them on in my town.  I'm most nervous about the olmpic distance tri in August.  That's my A-priority race.

In other developments...I start swim lessons tonight.  It's a 1 on 2 lesson, once a week for 8 weeks.  I think I'm past my fear and panic.  I don't even dread going to the pool anymore, which is good.  So, I'm hoping that the instructor can just teach me some efficiency.  I can probably make some big gains in speed with some changes to my stroke.  So says Coach Hubby.  We'll see!!

Have a good week everyone!

Jax

Oh...had such a bad run today...my legs will not cooperate.  I'm still having issues with shin splints, aches, pains, hamstring pull, weak glutes, if it's not one thing it's another.  I was suppose to do 7 miles today, only did 4 and at 15min/mile I'm very discouraged for my upcoming half.  Guess I'll just keep plugging away and hope for the best.

Races for me:

March 16 - shramrock 8k  in virginia beach

March 23 - NC Half Marathon

April 6 - smithfield sprint

April 20 - muddy buddy

April 28 - Girls Run the World Sprint, Raleigh

May 4 - expedition everest at Disney

June 1 - Warrior Dash

June 22 - TriRock Sprint, Philadelphia, maybe

June 29 - Biggest Loser 5k with the family, WV

Probably a couple other sprints in September but nothing for sure yet.

Rats...I am frustated for you Yvonne!  Yes...just keep plugging.  Your shoes are good, right?  Have you worked with someone at a running store to make sure you're running in the right type of shoe for you?  You're attitude is right on...keep on plugging.  You're in a valley right now, but you'll never get to a peak if you stop so keep going, girl!

Sending you good vibes....Jax

Thanks for the good vibes Jax I'll take them! My shoes are good.  It's (I believe) more a bio mechanics issue due to an old hip injury.  I think mostly from muscle imbalance/weakness but I'm working with a PT it just doesn't seem to be getting any better. I'm going to keep trying, I'll walk the half if I must, but man does that sound boring lol!

Yvonne,

I know you're bummed about this, but 'this too shall pass'. I was such a baby when I was sidelined with ITB syndrome last year, and it was hard for me to keep my spirits up, but KNOW that it will get better. Keep your focus, and keep positive thoughts in your mind!

Listen to TJ, too. I remember last year when he started the aqua jogging, and how he was able to complete his HM. You'll do it. Sometimes just plugging away is enough to get you out of a funk, so you can enjoy running again.

Um...how exactly do you 'aqua jog'? Do you just try to jog in water, do you have to wear a weight belt? Okay, these seem like stupid questions but I've never seen it done.  Guess a little 'googling' is in order

Thanks Sarah, I know in my head I can do it....my body's just not cooperating! Even as I sit at my desk today I realize my shin has got this dull ache/burn...enough that it caused me to call the Dr. to have him check it out so I'll go on Thursday and see what he says.

Cold (for Fresno - 41^oF), windy, and rainy today.  There's a 1.5 mile stretch of straight East West road with good sidewalk very near my house that I do most of my running on, I start right at the 1 mile from the West point so that I can do any break down by .5 mile that I want.  So I start there heading West today, on pace day, heading into the wind. With the jogging stroller (father of the year, right here).  Finish the first mile and it's miserable, turn around and it's a lot easier...intended to do four but consider doing only three.  And I think to myself, What Would Jax Do?

Eyes on the prize.

I joke, but seriously, between this group and the guys I'm doing the April tri with, I love the competition.  It is my primary motivating factor.  I've previously been motivated by competition with myself, but this is so much better.  It's all in fun, but still.

Oh, and my reward for the run (which went well, 4 miles at a 7:30 pace): I was so cold and wet that when I too quickly got into the shower all the blood rushed back to my skin and my tummy and thighs itched so bad I was scratching to the point of bleeding and it wouldn't go away and I rushed out of the shower panicking.  My wife explained to me that I was an idiot (she put it in milder terms, but let's call a horse a horse) and put some lotions on me.  

Yvonne, I could explain but instead click this... aqua jogging   By the way, people will look at you funny. Just ignore them. 

 Joe, I hear ya on the shower situation after being cold. Gotta resist the itch! Around these parts that happens after most winter runs. My skin AND muscles burn. Hurts so good. 

February Totals:

                   Swim         Bike             Run            Total Time

Joe              11900       87.94           39.00         16:02:58  Almost all bolded!!

Jax               5290        152.73          28.92         15:58:35   Just 4:23 behind...WWJD??? 

TJ                4900         144.73            6.12         11:02:53  

Chrispy        3226          12.43           51.20          10:25:02

Charlie            0            86.40           19.35          10:07:49   I lost my swim mojo, too!!

Sarah           1350         84.00           26.57          09:35:18  

Tom              800          58.51           12.23          07:39:54 

Dave               0          112.00            3.00           07:26:20

Yvonne            0            23.22          21.04           06:49:13 

Mike                0               0             33.00           05:48:50   Wha whaaat? Where you been??  

Chris               0               0             16.37           02:41:20

Kate             2100            0               3.00           01:24:43

Coming into the final lap we've got #1 Joe leading by a nose, #2 Jax right on his shoulder, and don't count out #3 TJ making his move. It's gonna be a photo finish, folks!!

Dang it!  I entered my swim from this morning AFTER Sarah did this!!!  So, according to that, I'm actually back in the lead.  Take that Joe! 

I'm also planning a 1-1.5 hour bike ride this afternoon.

As much as I love seeing all that bold (and trust me, I do love seeing all that bold, so this is very hard for me), I think Chrispy deserves recognition for the awesome run total (which I have just about no chance of catching up to).  Great job!