Oriolepwr and QuincyF's Magical Mys-tri Tour "The Sequel" -On Tour!! (Page 13)

MATT!!!  I just ran a 2 miler with Bones. In a wonderful low 50's mist    Was thinking about your half mary tomorrow and how perfect that would be.     Enjoy your race tomorrow!  *and the race points that goes with it!!

Shelly-  YES!  you get the points just for taking it.     But you know that fancy garmin you have?    wouldn't it be interesting to see what your resting heart rate is  WHILE you are sleeping?   You can do that if you want.    I've tried that before On my Garmin 405   It will even create a graph for you.   See if you can set yours to do that. 

Training dilemma this week.  My training plan looks like this:

Mon - bike 45 min

Tue - run 30 min, swim (I do an extreme fitness class that includes swimming)

Wed - bike an hour

Thur - run 30, swim class

Fri - off

Saturday - run 1:45

Sunday - bike 3 hours

Two problems.  I have a Sprint Sunday which is a B race plus I'll be out of town on business Thur-Sat AM.  So here is what I'm thinking.

Mon - bike 45 min

Tue - run 30 min, swim (I do an extreme fitness class that includes swimming)

Wed - bike an hour, run 1:45

Thur - off (long travel day plus out on business dinner at night)

Fri - run 30 min

Saturday - off

Sunday - Sprint tri in the AM, bike 2 hours after the race (or drink beer after race)

Similar dilemma next weekend with an Oly on Sunday but hopefully no travel.

Thoughts?

Mike-  I like your modified plan.  For the most part...  I'd cut that run down to an hour and make sure its easy on Wednesday.     Then race like Hell on Sunday and tell myself it's an "A" race, and then ENJOY the rest of the day, and drink beer!         

Heck I might even add "Beer night" the night BEFORE the race!  Ok not smart, But Ya I have done that more than a few times.   (sometimes a non issue interestingly.  Other times pretty much an issue)

The following week with no travel,  I would skip the added run on Wednesday but then add back the run/swim like your plan shows for Thursday.  (easy on the run)

Thanks!  Beer the night before is a given.  My good friend and neighbor is having a graduation party for his daughter.  I've raced with no beer for a few days before and didn't feel any better or faster than if I had several beers the night before.

I might race like hell, do an easy ride afterward then drink beer :-).

Hi all.  I have a race report...kind of!  Today was the 500 Festival Half Marathon here in Indy.  A race I've done many times.  Too many times, b/c I'm past the point of wanting to pay $80 to run with 35,000 other people who mostly get in my way and slow me down.

Soooo...last year I started the Annual Jacki Personal Half on the Day of the 500 Festival Half.  Happy to report I had a great run and I'm really happy with my time!  1:56:30.  Not a PR, but very good for me since I haven't really been focused on my running lately.  Felt really good...even the last few miles. 

That's race #2 checked off my calendar for this season.  One Tri down and one half mary down.

It's been a big day for the fam.  Did the run this morning, watched the youngest spawn score 3 goals in her soccer game, then got her and the rest of the gang dolled up for her First Communion, all while celebrating the 14th Anniversary of meeting DH at the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 1998!  Wow...what a day!! 

Jacki

Random Thoughts by Jacki on Panic Attacks While Swimming in Races

Thanks for all the thoughts and advice from everyone.  I don't think my issues come from a fear of water or drowning or anything like that.  I think it has something to do with the breathing and how you have to think about it and plan it and it's very unnatural for me.  When I'm having the panic, my chest feels like it's going to explode.  When I'm doing a training swim, I get a tiny bit of that feeling, but I can talk myself out of it pretty quickly by focusing on slow, rhythmic breathing.  That's why I swim so slowly, even when I'm not panicking.  Because I have to focus on the breathing so I don't hyperventilate.  But, I talk myself down quickly and easily when i'm training.  Something about the race day swimming scenario has kept me from being able to calm myself down.

Here's a good way to describe the actual panic attack.  You guys remember Bewitched?  Remember Samantha's wicked cousin Sabrina who was a real bi*$h?  It's like I have a wicked cousin or evil twin who comes out of me when I'm swimming in a race.  She stands there and says "I Can't Do This...I Can't Do This".  That is so not like me in any aspect of my life!  But that voice is so loud and it keeps me from talking myself down from the panic.

It's so wierd and I'm such a head case!  But, I did see a glimmer of hope in that Tri I did last month.  Really, for the first 25 or so meters, I was fine.  I thought for a few seconds that I was going to get through the swim without pancking.  Then, I saw people in front of me, realized where I was, and before I knew it, my evil twin reared her ugly head and shouted "I CAN'T DO IT!".  I really need to do another race!  Next one on the schedule is June 9.  I don't think I'll be able to work another one in my schedule between now and then...but I'm going to do it, dang it!

Hopefully all this talk and analysis will help me shut up my evil twin!

Sounds like a great day for sure!  Congrats on your run.  I did a half ironman from my house last year for similar reasons.

Greetings,

I am an absolute newby and need plenty of help and encouragement. I will post a bio and training info. if you accept me.

Thanks, Barry

UGHH!! I just got back from a house hunting trip in Mississippi. I haven't done one bit of exercise since Wednesday, and I have eaten my weight in fried seafood!! I just had a chance to look through all the recent posts. I appreciate everyone trying to help out on the swim panic issues. I think if we all keep brainstorming, and trying different techniques we'll get there!! I too have quite a background in OWS (not racing). I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I am a certified OW rescue diver...it makes my panic issues that much worse!! I'm thinking that my main issues are the wetsuit constriction, and the adrenaline surge at the beginning of the race, which increase my heart rate and respirations before I even get into the water, then the cold water shock which elevates them further. Combine all that and it leaves little room for controlled breathing. My next plan is to do a reverse sprint in a couple weeks, which ends with a pool swim. Obviously I will be more tired for the swim, but hopefully my adrenaline will be normalized by then, which will at least allow me to control my breathing. I'll let you know how it goes!!

I'm not starting out too well on our competition!! At least I took my RHR every morning!! That was the extent of my physical exertion!!

Good morning everyone!  Well, the first Half Marathon is behind me, but I am through it. It was an awesome day weather wise at mid-60's slight breeze and sun.  Had a PR at 2:03!  Not much else I guess to report outside of some sore knees today. 

I hope that everyone is doing well.

There is some other rule, but I forgot what it was.    Please go back and read much of the thread.  There actually is good information amongst all of our silly fun stuff.  

No worries about being a complete newby and wanting support.   We were all there.  And we still need support/encouragement.     and PLEASE  ask questions, it helps the whole group.     I went ahead and added your name to the tour list in Chantay's spot as it looks like she went AWOL     Perhaps she is swimming in a fjord somewhere.   Hope she is ok.   (Chantay -it's all good if you want back in.)

Magical Mys-Tri Tour  "The Sequel" 

*= One Tour, **=Two Tours

* Sarah-sarah73  * Barry-barrykristi  * Mike-ransick * Rob-Turner100

    ** Matt-mjh1975 ** Shelly-FitMomma2010 * Alicia-Trirun26 * TJ-Lesandtj

    ** Yvonne-Ybeal ** Todd-trei ** Jacki-DaDooRunRun ** Tom-TLakatos1259

** Dave-oriolepwr**  Quincy-quincyf

Barry,

   This pic pretty much sums up most of what we have discussed so far....   Please post your bio

Congrats Matt!  do they still have that silly little run around a circle thing as part of  the course?      I pretty much liekd the course  straight out and back basically.

SO what's your next event?

Thanks Dave!  They do still have the turn around in the parking lot at Rte 83 and Archer which was a bit odd as it is somewhat a tight spot, but a fun race overall. 

Next for me is Batavia Tri in June.  Still searching for an event in July though.

OK, time for an update.....

Much has happened since I joined the tour. First things first. I decided, somewhat reluctantly, to run the half marathon instead of the full. I have the unexplainable urge to run a full marathon. But I am learning to accept the fact that I need to be patient and allow my body to catch up to my goals.  My longest run to date is 10 miles. That was two weeks ago. I feel confident that I can add 3 more miles to that without dying. <--- That is quite a statement if you knew me a couple of years ago.

So now I can add in more cycling without the fear of sabotaging my running. Also, I have some pains that I hope will subside with less running. I think one may be a ?metatarsal issue. Honestly I think I am trying to avoid the injury issue altogether. I am afraid if I stop that I may not start again................... It sounds stupid when you type it out like that. 

Guess I need to go to the doctor huh? 

I feel like this is an AA meeting....

"My name is TJ, and I have an injury."

Ugh, How do you know when you need to just harden up vs seek medical attention?

Way to GO!  May the Legs be with You!

Sounds like you KNEED a massage

Today and last weeks question.

Last week I asked if anyone has rented a wetsuit and comments about doing so.

Does anyone train with a swim cap? pros/cons  latex vs. silicon  I'm not allergic to latex. 

Tom

Sorry I can't help.  I've never rented a wet suit.  I don't swim with a swim cap either but can see how it would be beneficial to get use to it.  I bought a silicon one just because it seemed nicer.

Congrats on the PR!