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michlmead - 2007-03-10 3:49 PM Hi Dan: Lurker on your board!! Just was very excited - completed my 5 mile prep race before Richmond took 4th overall female - 1st master - 32:06 on hilly course (6:26 ave pace) - over 1000 runners!! 4 weeks till Richmond! C U there! Michelle

Michelle,

Welcome to the insanity that is our group!  I never though we could have a lurker...it makes me feel special.  :P

You should be excited! Very excited.  That is an awesome job you did.  You did some serious spanking....rock on. 

Oh...I got some info on the bike course.  Hills....lots of hills!!  I don't think I'm going to get a chance to ride it beforehand, but my friend said it is smart to at least drive it.  I'm getting in the day before so we can make a field trip of it if you'd like.  I believe another friend of mine, Beth, is going to do it too.

Again...awesome job and don't beat me too badly in Richmond!

Cash,

How'd your race go?  I want to see a race report!  I've got my first ever time trial next Sunday, so I'll try and give you a heads up on what I experience.

Maybe Dan took them. He's pretty serious about what he recommends, if he says cycling shoes, I guess cycling shoes it is.

I do  have my minions....

The good thing is that they didn't take them before the race.  Plus...they should of still been attached to the bike anyway.  :P 

Give it a week and lets assume it was an honest mistake.  After a week...we'll set up a search party and billy club someone. 

Cash - sorry to hear about your shoes.  It is one thing if you replace them as an upgrade but to have them picked up stinks..  I hope it was an error and someone honest realizes it and gets them back to you.

In regards to your question about keeping shoes clipped to the bike.  There is a method where you leave your shoes clipped in.  You rig the shoes to stay in position so as you leave T1 (either barefoot or with socks depending on what you prefer) you start pedalling with you feet on top of the shoes once you hit the bike mount line.  As you get going you slip your feet in and strap them down as you are pedalling.  After the bike segment is finished and you are heading for T2 you follow the same steps (slip your feet out, pedal to bike dismount line with your feet ontop of your shoes) and run barefoot/with socks.   

Here is a link to a site that explains how to rig your shoes so you can just hop on and goe one you hit the bike mount line after exiting T1.

http://www.trigearreview.com/forms/Article.aspx?REVID=217

I haven't tried this but I think I'm going to practice it for my tris this season.  From my understanding it takes practice to learn how to do it efficiently and without crashing! 

Hey Cash, congratulations on the race. Its all about learning what you are capable of and deciding what you can do to improve. You will only get better, keep up the training.

I have a pair of mountain bike shoes, I like them when I'm just kicking around through town for some nice easy rides. Can stop for coffee, etc. You will always use them.  If you continue with racing you can get the cycling shoes and clips at a later date.

I haven't forgotten about you guys either! I'm waging a comeback despite the demons of sloth and gluttony that constantly tug at my confidence and motivation. I've lost a lot of fitness since December but I've always been lucky in that it comes back pretty quick as long as I stay consistant.

Thanks to all those that kept inspiring me in my blog even though I wasn't present or responding. That kind of stuff really helps with the whole "guilt-trip" aspect of not training. I mean that in a good way.

I hope you all are doing well in your endeavors and I'll try to be more active both in my training and in BT. Thanks again! 

My planned training for this week 3/12 - 3/18 is 7 hours 50 minutes.

Sorry about that guys.  I didn't know we were still active in the challenge after the first 3 weeks and didn't post a training time pledge last week.  So I'll have to disqualify myself from last week!

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Yeah, shaking in my tri shorts.  Whatev.  Pfffft.

Ahhh, don't tie yourself in a knot girl, just having a little fun

Now don't you just want to kick my a$$   

Oh I know... just messin' around.  Its all good.  But if you are gonna dish it out, you better be able to take it yourself!

I have 12 weeks until my first attempt at an Oly distance tri.  From what I hear the lake I'll be swimming in is traditionally cold so a wet suit is a must.  I'm looking for feedback on different brands everyone has tried and would recommend and those that perhaps I should stay away from. 

I really like the two piece concept of the Desoto black pearl but won't ignore one piece suits.  Dan I see you have a black pearl, what is your opinion it?   

Thanks!