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 2009-05-18 8:05 AM in reply to: #2068595 |
Veteran  120  Maine |  Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULLCongrats guys on the tris!! I've been out of the training loop, I admit its really tough to get back into it after being sick. So to get myself back on the loop I signed up for a 5K this Monday. I'm really nervous I am not a runner (I run a 5k in about 30 mins) and I checked the times from previous years and I would be at the very bottom. I just want to have a respectful time. |
| 2009-05-18 8:19 AM in reply to: #2157223 |
Regular 158 Hudsonville, MI | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL zachkoe - 2009-05-18 9:05 AM Congrats guys on the tris!! I've been out of the training loop, I admit its really tough to get back into it after being sick. So to get myself back on the loop I signed up for a 5K this Monday. I'm really nervous I am not a runner (I run a 5k in about 30 mins) and I checked the times from previous years and I would be at the very bottom. I just want to have a respectful time. Congrats on signing up for the 5K. Just remember (as I've seen it so many times on these forums here): DFL > DNF > DNS I can't really help you with running, as I'm not much quicker, if any, than you are. Good luck with it though. |
| 2009-05-18 10:04 AM in reply to: #2157278 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Cutlass454 - 2009-05-18 6:19 AM zachkoe - 2009-05-18 9:05 AM Congrats guys on the tris!! I've been out of the training loop, I admit its really tough to get back into it after being sick. So to get myself back on the loop I signed up for a 5K this Monday. I'm really nervous I am not a runner (I run a 5k in about 30 mins) and I checked the times from previous years and I would be at the very bottom. I just want to have a respectful time. Congrats on signing up for the 5K. Just remember (as I've seen it so many times on these forums here): DFL > DNF > DNS I can't really help you with running, as I'm not much quicker, if any, than you are. Good luck with it though. Good deal, and Cut is right. DFL > DNF > DNS. On that note, I want to stress to you all, GET COMFORTABLE SWIMMING WITHOUT A WETSUIT! Our race Sunday was NON wetsuit legal for the first time in the history of the race, and there were at least 20 people that didn't even try because of it, a few raced with the wetsuit and accepted a DQ, and there were close to 30 that abandoned the race during the swim. (The first was someone that had to cling to a kayak after 100m or so.) Be prepared for anything on race day, including swimming without the suit.  Congrats to everyone for hitting some milestones, huge shoutouts to the first time tri'ers, and nice workout Chad! With the season coming up, y'all will be joining the club very soon! John |
| 2009-05-18 12:02 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Veteran 160 Toronto | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Hi, well done everyone. We're all still here. What's the DFN? I get DNF and I think DNS is do not start. Sorry, I'm a newbie. Don't get too excited when you see my race selection. THere isn't an option for the sprint length at Bracebridge, so it looks like I'm doing the serious race. Took Niko for her first run. She did great. Although did dart in front of me a couple of times. But will only get better. Holiday Mon here in Canada. Off on my training weekend this coming weekend. Went to the bike store yesterday and got measured by the guru there. So I'm a 56 in a Cervelo. Looking at the P2 carbon. As soon as the divorce settlement comes through or the rowing shell sells - I'm back to buy. Fi |
| 2009-05-18 12:09 PM in reply to: #2158167 |
Regular 158 Hudsonville, MI | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL alexenafi - 2009-05-18 1:02 PM Hi, well done everyone. We're all still here. What's the DFN? I get DNF and I think DNS is do not start. Sorry, I'm a newbie. Fi If you mean DFL, that is "Dead F*****g Last". You can fill in the rest. Keep us posted on the new bike progress. Most of us will have bike envy. Kevin |
| 2009-05-18 1:43 PM in reply to: #2158167 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL alexenafi - 2009-05-18 10:02 AM Hi, well done everyone. We're all still here. What's the DFN? I get DNF and I think DNS is do not start. Sorry, I'm a newbie. Don't get too excited when you see my race selection. THere isn't an option for the sprint length at Bracebridge, so it looks like I'm doing the serious race. Took Niko for her first run. She did great. Although did dart in front of me a couple of times. But will only get better. Holiday Mon here in Canada. Off on my training weekend this coming weekend. Went to the bike store yesterday and got measured by the guru there. So I'm a 56 in a Cervelo. Looking at the P2 carbon. As soon as the divorce settlement comes through or the rowing shell sells - I'm back to buy. Fi Nice ride! Not much difference between P2 and P3, and they are pretty much about the fastest bikes around! I will have bike envy! John |
| 2009-05-18 2:54 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Ok, my race report is now up. Click HERE. Learn from my mistakes, grasshoppers. Even the almighty mentor can still f*** it up on occasion. First time I haven't ridden/driven the race course (ESPECIALLY since it is a brand new bike course this year!) in years, and of course, I blow the course a bit. Cost me at least a minute, and had to eventually repass 3 people I'd already passed.  John |
| 2009-05-18 3:49 PM in reply to: #2157223 |
Master 1817  Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL zachkoe - 2009-05-18 9:05 AM Congrats guys on the tris!! I've been out of the training loop, I admit its really tough to get back into it after being sick. So to get myself back on the loop I signed up for a 5K this Monday. I'm really nervous I am not a runner (I run a 5k in about 30 mins) and I checked the times from previous years and I would be at the very bottom. I just want to have a respectful time. 30 minutes is a respectable time! The first two 5Ks I competed in, I finished right around that time. I just kept up consistent training, slowly adding distance to my long runs, and before I knew it my race times started dropping. By the end of the summer last year, I managed a 26:xx 5K. So just keep on keeping on and the speed will eventually come to you. |
| 2009-05-18 9:25 PM in reply to: #2159025 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL esc - 2009-05-18 1:49 PM zachkoe - 2009-05-18 9:05 AM Congrats guys on the tris!! I've been out of the training loop, I admit its really tough to get back into it after being sick. So to get myself back on the loop I signed up for a 5K this Monday. I'm really nervous I am not a runner (I run a 5k in about 30 mins) and I checked the times from previous years and I would be at the very bottom. I just want to have a respectful time. 30 minutes is a respectable time! The first two 5Ks I competed in, I finished right around that time. I just kept up consistent training, slowly adding distance to my long runs, and before I knew it my race times started dropping. By the end of the summer last year, I managed a 26:xx 5K. So just keep on keeping on and the speed will eventually come to you. x2. Consistent 10min miles is not an easy pace to maintain, you have to train to get it. Keep it going! John |
| 2009-05-19 7:36 AM in reply to: #2068595 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL And remember, there are some of us that will be wicked happy when they get under 30 mins for a 5K. *pointing to self* I was just under 33 mins when I did one a few weeks ago, which is down nearly 15 minutes from the first time I tried to jog 3 miles on a dreadmill, so I know I'll get there soon enough. Especially now that I've started to really ramp up my easy run distance. Seeing as how it's Tuesday morning, and I'm already at my most miles run in a week total for the year so far. And I know, I shouldn't just throw on too many miles at once, but I will anyhow. Assuming that my legs keep feeling good, that is. My magistrarial pace on my "long" runs shouldn't be too overwhelming. That and I'm starting to really enjoy getting out for a run. |
| 2009-05-19 11:50 AM in reply to: #2068595 |
Veteran 120 Maine | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL thank you for bringing me back to reality. I coach and teach high school and when I say 10min mile I tend to get laughed at by the students. I forget that I am 29 and then are 15. |
| 2009-05-19 3:55 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL They might laugh but I wonder how many of them can keep up with your for three full miles? I bet most of them wouldn't make it! |
| 2009-05-19 7:59 PM in reply to: #2161641 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL I don't know...Teens hopped up on pixie sticks could prob hold that pace for a day or two. |
| 2009-05-19 8:24 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Ha! Pixie sticks! I remember back in the day we'd go to the roller rink (oh yeah, gotta love the 80s) and they sold those grande pixie sticks. It was like a pound of sugar and red dye number 3 in a big plastic straw. Good times. Maybe we can start a new trend - Pixie Stix as race nutrition. |
| 2009-05-20 10:13 AM in reply to: #2162092 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL esc - 2009-05-19 6:24 PM Ha! Pixie sticks! I remember back in the day we'd go to the roller rink (oh yeah, gotta love the 80s) and they sold those grande pixie sticks. It was like a pound of sugar and red dye number 3 in a big plastic straw. Good times. Maybe we can start a new trend - Pixie Stix as race nutrition. I'd SO be down for that!! I loved the roller rink growing up!! That does remind me, I need to get off my post race slacker azz and get that nutrition info post done. Sorry gang, I'm always a bit of a meltdown right after a race. And still trying to figure out my swim split, its just way way slower than I was expecting. John |
| 2009-05-20 12:12 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL If you use the giant pixy stix on the bike, you can then put the straw part into your hydration system so you don't have to litter. It's a win/win situation. |
| 2009-05-20 12:40 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Expert 711 | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Maybe you should empty the pixie stix into your hydration system from the get go? Sort of like a Crystal Light/Gatorade/Lucky Charms thirst quencher. Makes sense to me! |
| 2009-05-20 8:29 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Veteran 160 Toronto | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL Don't pity me BUT I have no idea what pixie stix are. It's sad but true. |
| 2009-05-20 9:05 PM in reply to: #2164739 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL alexenafi - 2009-05-20 9:29 PM Don't pity me BUT I have no idea what pixie stix are. It's sad but true. You're not missing much - it's basically just colored sugar in a tube. You open the end and pour it in your mouth. Sugar rush to the maximum! Congrats on a great run! |
| 2009-05-21 2:45 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Expert 711 | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL The weather is absolutely gorgeous! I am so thrilled. Yesterday I went on the best bike ride with someone I met at my gym's cycling club on Sunday. He's an older gentleman, the nicest and easiest going guy you'd ever hope to meet. Turns out that he has cancer and is on chemo every day because they operated but couldn't remove the entire tumour (it's wrapped around a blood vessel). This man cycles every day and goes all across the county (albeit not very fast, but that's not the point). It just made me realize that there is no reason why I can't do anything. If he can get in the saddle after a morning full of chemo, I can get my butt to the gym every day. I'm looking forward to a weekend full of training! I wish I had an OWS buddy for tonight though. It's beyond beautiful right now. Edited by trysprintolympic 2009-05-21 2:46 PM |
| 2009-05-22 10:27 AM in reply to: #2166593 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL All right, everyone. I'm past my taper/post race funk. Now it's time to start hitting it and hitting it hard for the SOMA Half Ironman (my first 1/2), and this weekend is going to be a good kickstart! Who all is planning some serious workouts for the weekend? For the US peeps, you've got three days of weekend, it's an AWESOME time to hit a couple really hard workouts (or 3 or 5) and have Monday to relax, BBQ and recover! Lets kickstart this thing again and gear up! John |
| 2009-05-22 10:36 AM in reply to: #2068595 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL I got an email from the LBS that they have a QR Seduza built up for me and ready to try out. I'm going to go give it a ride on Saturday. If I come home with a new bike, I'm guessing my weekend will be spent pedaling, pedaling, pedealing! Have a great Holiday weekend, everyone! |
| 2009-05-22 1:56 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL http://www.zazoosh.com/photos/205360038 http://www.zazoosh.com/photos/205321660 Couple photos of your erstwhile mentor from last weeks race. I think the bike one makes me look fatter than he11, but... John Edited by tkd.teacher 2009-05-22 2:00 PM |
| 2009-05-22 2:54 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Expert 711 | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL You don't look fat at all! You do look a little red in that picture - I thought it was a wicked sunburn - but it was just you working extra hard, judging by the second photo.  Congrats again! |
| 2009-05-23 8:06 PM in reply to: #2068595 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Team No DNF - FULL |
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