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 2009-04-24 7:48 PM in reply to: #2108336 |
Expert  1007  Hattiesburg, Mississippi |  Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSEDfreeflykami - 2009-04-24 1:22 PM Yep! I've got the 100 free sat. morning, and then 50 free, 50 fly and 100 IM on sunday, I am even hoping to get on a relay team. I am hoping for some PBs but dont think that I will be placing for the first time this season :0( looks like the Fast ladies will be showing up for this meet... But then it is a regional championship... They had Dara Torres' times on the pshyc sheets, I just about fliped thinking that she would show up! But it was just for her AWSOME records! (Her 100 free is 46.34, mine is 1:06.33) GOOD LUCK to everyone that is racing this weekend, there are a lot of us! Have a great swim meet! |
| 2009-04-25 6:09 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 108 Montreal, Quebec | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED 30 minute run this morning (pre-race warmup) and then an hour of swimming. I usually swim first but I can't make it to the early swim today. Good luck to everyone racing this weekend and happy training to the others  |
| 2009-04-25 12:56 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
New user 29 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Hi girls! Race report is up. I didn't do as well as I hoped. I thought I was going to cry when I came around the corner and saw the hill at the end. Owell, I have my choice of plenty of other 5ks to run in the rest of the summer. Maybe I'll start looking for a 10k... |
| 2009-04-25 2:36 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 99 West Fargo | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Had my long run today for the half marathon training. 9 miles. I was thinking of all of you running races today!!! It inspired me to keep on going! Hope you all did well, and can't wait to hear about them! My knee felt fine during the run. No problem at all. Hopefully it'll continue that route! |
| 2009-04-25 8:04 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 78 Western Massachussetts | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Hi Girls, Worked today and felt very tired when I got home. Just played with the dogs. Beautiful day here in the Berkshires. 85F. Taking a rest day today from running. I am doing a strength-training/cardio DVD (90mins). Tomorrow is my long run. I will be getting my training schedule from my tri- coach tomorrow after work, I am so excited. |
| 2009-04-25 9:15 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Veteran 193 Queens, NY | Subject: Supplements I just had a conversation with someone that made me wonder, are any of you taking supplements/vitamins;and if so what are they?I have been mainly taking EFA's, a multi, green tea. Anyone else? |
| 2009-04-26 10:04 AM in reply to: #2110445 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED sahebb - 2009-04-25 8:04 PM Hi Girls, Worked today and felt very tired when I got home. Just played with the dogs. Beautiful day here in the Berkshires. 85F. Taking a rest day today from running. I am doing a strength-training/cardio DVD (90mins). Tomorrow is my long run. I will be getting my training schedule from my tri- coach tomorrow after work, I am so excited. So you live in western MAss... I used to live in Great Barrington and for a while down the road in West Cornwall CT. I still have family in Great Barrington... small world! Hope your run goes well today! |
| 2009-04-26 10:14 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Good morning ladies! Finished my run for the day a bit over 4 mi, with a 10:00 average. Ran easy the first 2 miles (10:40 or so) and pushed it up a bit, about a 10K race pace (9:23), for the last two miles. It's good to get in a bit of speedwork when possible, but I still could do more. I am in a challenge group and today I reached and surpassed my goal of 50 miles for the month. It's my second challenge and they are so much fun. I think you all should try one if you have not already. They are all different and you set the challenge numbers. I am doing a swim one for next month and may also do the multi sport one. You can find them on the "forums" page. Hope every one has a great day! |
| 2009-04-26 3:10 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Elite 2729  Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Well I got out on the bike today..really for the first time. (My bike has been in the shop getting fixed up and ready to ride  ) I think I went about 4.5 miles - I could feel my heart pumping and my legs working, and I was doing a pretty good pace for the most part - but didn't want to push too hard my first time out! I was really lucky - cuz it was raining all morning, and it cleared up for a few hours and I got out!!Also - I found these tri suits online today. Anyone heard anything about them? I posted a thread in the triathlon talk and someone said they are always on sale - and then there was the one piece vs. two piece discussion.. everyone else's thoughts?!?! http://www.jamtrisuits.com/jam_trisuits.htm |
| 2009-04-26 5:04 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 62 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED HI ladies- Well, I survived and did well! I was satisfied with my swim performance, and ECSTATIC about the bike - I went 14.1 mph average - MUCH FASTER than I thought. Race report to follow as soon as I get official times. Overall, a great day! And I got a finisher medal to boot (still wearing it).... Mary Sue |
| 2009-04-26 6:27 PM in reply to: #2111260 |
Regular 99 West Fargo | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED myoun - 2009-04-26 5:04 PM HI ladies- Well, I survived and did well! I was satisfied with my swim performance, and ECSTATIC about the bike - I went 14.1 mph average - MUCH FASTER than I thought. Race report to follow as soon as I get official times. Overall, a great day! And I got a finisher medal to boot (still wearing it).... Mary Sue Awesome job!!! Reading this gets me excited about training for my first sprint in July! I'd be wearing that medal all day too!!!! |
| 2009-04-26 6:44 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 99 West Fargo | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED I've got a question. Now that I'm in the last couple weeks of half marathon training, I thought I'd better take a look at the calendar for sprint training. After the HM date, there will only be 13 weeks left. So here are my thoughts: The training times for the sprint seem awefully short (especially compared to the times I'm doing now). Will it be that on race day I'm barely going to be able to get across the line due to fatigue from not training enough? Would it be alright to use the olympic training plan so that when it's sprint time I'll be better conditioned to endure the time and distance for the sprint race. I don't want to overtrain, and put myself behind, but I like where I'm at now and don't want to slow down too much. The Olympic 16 week 2xbalanced looks do-able. But this isn't adding in time for any strength training. Should I be including this in my training as well? Your thoughts? Could I start out with the olympic plan, but if it seems too much go to the sprint plan? I'm unsure of the best course of action; not to mention I'm finding new confidence in my abilities after this run training. I don't want to get too overconfident and set myself back, but I feel really good about how I've been able to push myself successfully. HELP!  |
| 2009-04-26 7:08 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 108 Montreal, Quebec | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED I posted a race report : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... It went ok, I got stomach cramps but PR'd anyway LOL : 32:19 I also went out to try out my 'maybe new' bike WOW what a difference with my mountain bike, I was flying and not even trying LOL I have a question though : my hands were hurting (palm). I figure I have to get use to the position and have to buy gloves? I also think I'm stretched out too much but I'm going to bring it to the bike shop tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm tired, I'm going to bed |
| 2009-04-26 8:06 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 62 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED OK, my race report is up - http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=156294 Enjoy! Mary Sue |
| 2009-04-26 8:30 PM in reply to: #2111583 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED myoun - 2009-04-26 8:06 PM OK, my race report is up - http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=156294 Enjoy! Mary Sue Congratulations on your race and being able to share it with someone close to you! |
| 2009-04-26 8:31 PM in reply to: #2111449 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED mekira - 2009-04-26 7:08 PM I posted a race report : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... It went ok, I got stomach cramps but PR'd anyway LOL : 32:19 I also went out to try out my 'maybe new' bike WOW what a difference with my mountain bike, I was flying and not even trying LOL I have a question though : my hands were hurting (palm). I figure I have to get use to the position and have to buy gloves? I also think I'm stretched out too much but I'm going to bring it to the bike shop tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm tired, I'm going to bed Great job today with the race, it sounds like you had a fun time!! |
| 2009-04-26 9:31 PM in reply to: #2111393 |
Regular 78 Western Massachussetts | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Marysue congratulations ! |
| 2009-04-26 9:35 PM in reply to: #2111449 |
Regular 78 Western Massachussetts | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Patricia, Congratulations on your PR. Great job!!!! |
| 2009-04-26 9:41 PM in reply to: #2110864 |
Regular 78 Western Massachussetts | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Hey Jen, It is a small world. I live about 30mins from Great Barrington. I grew up in Pittsfield, and used to work in Stockbridge many years ago. I still like going to GB. It has some great restaurants. I lived in St. Pete Florida for 18 years, then decided to move back because I missed the Berkshires. I think I forgot how cold it gets here in the winter. It was nice here otday though. I worked today then met with my tri-coach and other members of our group. It was just a meet and greet today. Official training starts May 1st. I got home too late to do a long run so I just did 3mi in the neighborhood. Long run has been switched to weds. |
| 2009-04-27 9:00 AM in reply to: #2068936 |
Member 52 | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Good job to everyone who did a race this weekend! My business is opening on Friday so I may not be able to keep up with the thread very well for a few weeks. I also work a full time software development job. I'll be trying my best to fit in my training, but unfortunately between my husband and myself we have to cover 9:45am-9:45pm almost every day("only" 8 hours on Sundays) until our college-age employee(s) are done with exams in mid-May. Then we go on vacation to Alaska for a week (a badly timed trip we had already paid for before things got rolling with the business), and hopefully after that we will get into a steady schedule that works for us. Until then, I forsee a lot of late night and early morning runs for myself. If I can fit in one bike and one swim per week during May, I will be happy. Sorry to vent on here, just a little overwhelmed. This is all stuff I've always wanted to do; I just didn't mean for them to all happen at once. ;-) |
| 2009-04-27 10:55 AM in reply to: #2111449 |
New user 8 Eugene, Oregon | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED mekira - 2009-04-26 5:08 PM I posted a race report : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... It went ok, I got stomach cramps but PR'd anyway LOL : 32:19 I also went out to try out my 'maybe new' bike WOW what a difference with my mountain bike, I was flying and not even trying LOL I have a question though : my hands were hurting (palm). I figure I have to get use to the position and have to buy gloves? I also think I'm stretched out too much but I'm going to bring it to the bike shop tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm tired, I'm going to bed Good Job PRing. And with stomach cramps no less. Theresa |
| 2009-04-27 1:20 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Veteran 153 Northern VA | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Hey Ladies! What a busy, but great weekend! I PRed in all the events I swam and was surprised to medal in the 100IM! Woohoo! I also met a 60 yo woman who was swimming every event in the sunday program, which totaled at least 1,000 yards of RACING! I watched her in the 400 IM (100 fly, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 free) and she looked as strong at the finish as she did at the start. Truely and inspriation. I want to be doing that at her age. But It also made my 4 events look measely! Well I have an out of town friend in today so I will read some more posts later! |
| 2009-04-27 4:23 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED Hey ladies. Just wanted to check in quick before I head home from work. I'll be back tomorrow to catch up with everyone. Today started out OK, but quickly went downhill and I am not really a happy camper right now (issues at my DH's job). Hopefully tomorrow will go better. Have a good night! |
| 2009-04-27 6:36 PM in reply to: #2068936 |
Regular 99 West Fargo | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED OMG. Today was the absolute hardest run I've ever done. I planned to run 5 miles outside today, because I've only run on the TM. Weather wasn't too bad. 43 degrees, cloudy, and a bit of wind. I suppose I should start off with mentioning that I only was able to get in 2 hours of sleep last night due to a terrible cough. I'd been coughing all morning as well. Maybe allergies, but maybe the start of a bug? I don't know. But I bet I walked half the distance. I just jogged until I had a hard time catching my breath, then walking until the breathing leveled out, then back to jogging. As I got towards the end I noticed that I had only been out an hour and with 5 miles planned and walking a bit maybe I forgot part of the run. I ended up adding .83 miles on when I didn't need to. Obviously not thinking clearly. anyway, finished up the run and was exhausted. I'm hoping that with the chest congestion, the lack of sleep, and a first time on the road run with some head winds, I can just chalk it up to serveral variables that will pan out quickly with continued road running. I was really discouraged during the run, and today was totally a mental challenge. I just hope to bounce back quickly. That race isn't that far off, and I can't afford time off running due to getting a bug! |
| 2009-04-27 6:42 PM in reply to: #2111449 |
Extreme Veteran 996 Minnesota | Subject: RE: Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED mekira - 2009-04-26 7:08 PM I posted a race report : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... It went ok, I got stomach cramps but PR'd anyway LOL : 32:19 I also went out to try out my 'maybe new' bike WOW what a difference with my mountain bike, I was flying and not even trying LOL I have a question though : my hands were hurting (palm). I figure I have to get use to the position and have to buy gloves? I also think I'm stretched out too much but I'm going to bring it to the bike shop tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm tired, I'm going to bed Congratulations on your pr. I took my new road bike out last week and it was great but I had the same problem with my hands. I picked up some cycling gloves and they helped a lot - however today I was out for longer (over an hour) and my fingers got numb from bad circulation from my hands pressing down so hard. I'm going to google around and see if I can find any advice and maybe Lora can help us out, also LadyNorth |
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