Wurkit_Gurl's Group - CLOSED (sssh...we're training) (Page 13)

Hmm...I'd be on the safe side and plan to wear one. If it warms up past the very low 60's, you could always forego it. Below 60, I'd DEFINITELY wear one. I knwo some people do it without, but that's pretty freakin' cold.

Morning, morning mentees!!! Was up at 5:15 this morning to go to 6 am run with tri team. Normally we have track work on Wednesdays (morning or evening session), but since there is a 5K this weekend that's on the Team calendar, today was just an easy run at the track in case we wanted form feedback. I like early morning runs, as long as I feel awake for them.

steph94483 - 2009-04-29 10:15 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2009-04-29 7:37 AM

Morning, morning mentees!!! Was up at 5:15 this morning to go to 6 am run with tri team. Normally we have track work on Wednesdays (morning or evening session), but since there is a 5K this weekend that's on the Team calendar, today was just an easy run at the track in case we wanted form feedback. I like early morning runs, as long as I feel awake for them.

Good job on getting out of bed. It is raining here, so I waited until the last possible minute to leave my warm bed.

Bike trainer for me tonight. What about everyone else?

Hehe, for a second when I woke up, I had to remember why the alarm was going off

steph94483 - 2009-04-29 10:49 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2009-04-29 9:33 AM

steph94483 - 2009-04-29 10:15 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2009-04-29 7:37 AM

Morning, morning mentees!!! Was up at 5:15 this morning to go to 6 am run with tri team. Normally we have track work on Wednesdays (morning or evening session), but since there is a 5K this weekend that's on the Team calendar, today was just an easy run at the track in case we wanted form feedback. I like early morning runs, as long as I feel awake for them.

Good job on getting out of bed. It is raining here, so I waited until the last possible minute to leave my warm bed.

Bike trainer for me tonight. What about everyone else?

Hehe, for a second when I woke up, I had to remember why the alarm was going off

My problem is that I automatically hit the snooze, then freak out when I realize what time it is. 

I've never been a "snooze-button hitter". I either get up, or decide to skip whatever it was that I got up early for and reset my alarm for later. But when the alarm went off this morning, I sat up but then had to sit there for a second and think "Wait...what am I doing? Oh, right, running!"

JJackson07 - 2009-04-29 11:29 AM Chrissy, good job on the morning run. I like running in the morning too, just haven't done much this year cause it is still around 40 degrees until 9ish. Unfortunately I have been blessed with some sort of intestinal bug since about noon yesterday which has made being more than 20 seconds away from a bathroom impossible. I am a little irritated that I am sick again after being sick this last weekend, but I am more worried about getting right before I leave for my race this weekend. The original plan was to leave tomorrow and drive the 7 hours, but obviously that would be a problem unless I bring my transition bucket I am thinking about leaving Friday morning, which still gets me there in plenty of time but means 7 hours in a car the day before the race. Just hoping that this clears up soon.

Oh no!!! Being sick before a race is no good The stomach bug can really wipe you out, so be careful. Get rest, replenish your fluids as much as you can, and assuming you are feeling well asap, take it easy, if you decide to race.  

(Oh, and I've run when it's been in the teens )

Great! Hope the spin and the run go well.

yes, yes you are I've lived where it's really cold and I had no car (college in Boston), so I HAD to go outside to get anywhere. And it's way colder there than it is here in DC, though this winter in DC was particularly chilly. If you bundle up really well and go with someone for the company, it's much more bearable.

Morning folks - sorry that this always drops down to the end of the page by the evening. I'm not on BT much after work since I'm not usually home Last night was birthday dinner for a local BT'er - fun times.

How is everyone doing with their respective training? Feeling like you're on the right track to being well-prepared for your races?

I HATE the spin instructors who shout...I took a class with a woman who was a yeller - it was REALLY annoying. She wasn't discouraging in her shouting (it was all "let's go!" "Whoo!!" "All day, baby!!"), but it was still annoying.

With the running, are you doing pre-set run/walk intervals? Trying to run as far as you can until you get tired isn't a great way to build up endurance (or enjoy running as a sport). Have you ever looked at the Galloway method? A book written by a guy named Jeff Galloway, whose running programs are all in run/walk intervals. I know a lot of beginners and slower runners on thsi site have liked his programs. And even some faster folk - giving yourself those little bits of walking helps with "recovery" for the next interval of running. I've never tried it, but in general, starting with run/walk intervals is a great idea. A lot of couch-to-5K programs start like this. I believe there is one on BT, but there are numerous ones on the interwebs.  

kmbhoya2000 - 2009-04-30 11:39 AM Hey all, had a weird morning...was super sore and stiff waking up, then got to gym and felt really good on bike, knee felt good, I went at a higher resistance than last time, and I thought I pushed myself more, but then looked at my miles/hr and see that it was slower today than last time...  hope that's the resistance??  Anyway, off to swim at lunch...

As far as being ready for race...I think I'm at the point where I know I can finish each part...just a matter of making it so I feel good!!!  And also, need to practice in the lake with my wetsuit...I need to be sure my muscles aren't going to seize up on me...that could be an issue!  And i need to practice on bike on road more; but hoping to go to bike shop today or tomorrow...

Yes, the wetsuit can feel tight at first - sometimes that's fit, but assuming you bought one that fits well, they just take some getting used to. If you start to feel like it's squeezing a bit, RELAX, slow down and take some deep breaths.

amkaz - 2009-04-30 11:58 AM Someday I will master the multiple quote reply but alas, today is not that day.

So...

James, GET BETTER!!! what the heck?  I really hope you are better soon.  Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast!

Steve and Kathleen, Keep up the great work on the swimming!

I wont be on much for a while again but I wanted to pop in and with everyone a great Thursday and good luck with their training.

I also have a question.  What is a Transition Bucket?  In case you puke?

Some people carry all their stuff to transition in a bucket - they then use this bucket to sit on while they put on their shoes, etc in transition. I am firmly in the ANTI-BUCKET camp It's kind of a running joke around BT, as well, as many people feel strongly. Basically, you don't want a lot of extra crap in transition, esp. when it starts to ooze over into someone else's space. Transition is not a hotel - you are not moving in. There is PLENTY of room for you and your stuff, but it is a tight fit.

kmbhoya2000 - 2009-04-30 12:02 PM
I'm not as worried about the fit, as about the cold... 

Yes, get in some practice swims then. and the morning of your race, get in the water well befor eyour swim start, to get acclimated.