kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 135)

I am starting to plan 2013

Looking for 2 non-WTC 70.3's

And I am doing a 6 man Ragnar Relay Sartoga - to LAke Placid 192 miles

The Ragnar relay sounds fun!  I would love to do something like that one day.  

I finally found a cyclist and a runner for a tri relay for next summer.  They're interested in Cleveland olympic downtown.  Both are dudes, so it would be co-ed.  It will be so nice to redline the swim without having to huff and puff my way to my bike

Right now I'm paid up for Texas 70.3 and IMTX.  Think I'm going to see how I feel after IMTX and take stock on what's left of the season.  I'd like to do a half next fall, ideally Rev3 in SC or Miami Man in FL but my guess is I end up back at Oilman or Austin 70.3

I think Rev3 timing does not fit in with Tahoe for me, but that would be a great destination mentor group race.

Yes. Difficult because I'd like to move my races further apart. I did 6/16 and 9/9. Problem is that's going to involve more travel on at least one end and moves into the spring or fall sports schedule for the kids. You already have your A race booked so the rest is gravy!

Yes, and because my A race was $700 and hotel/travel costs will be very high, it means no travel for any other races.  Local, cheap races for the rest of the season, which limits my options a bit.  I'm not going to complain, as my A race is going to be at a beautiful location. 

I can't wait for Rangar with 6 of us we will be running anwhere from 28-38 miles over the 2 days. with a total elevation gain of knows all I can say is its all up hill

Did this this morning! Thanks! I will try Jen's Core 1-5 soon!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/18/sunita-williams-triathlon-space-nasa_n_1892893.html

An astronaut finishes a triathlon in space!! Cool!

You could do Rev 3.  You'd probably be trashed because its really soon after IM Tahoe, but you could do it.

Generally I find that having A races as far apart as possible is the best bet.  Gives you time to rest post-race and then build back up for the second race.

Saratoga to LP is nothing but hills.  Should be an interesting run.

Yes that's exactly my motivation. I was looking at maybe doing Eagleman in May or REV3 Maryland in October and staying local for the second event but both have scheduling complications. I also had the bright idea of trying to swing HIM San Juan in March and billing it as a family vacation knowing the reaction will be more than the standard eye roll.

Rangar will be my Fall Marathon next year and as you said Hills Hills and More Hills

San Juan also presents the challenge of training for a hot weather race during the cold winter.  Before doing San Juan 2 years ago, Cait Snow did trainer rides in the sauna in Massachusetts to simulate Puerto Rico. 

Some of you Yanks who were tossing your cookies all over the sidewalks at IMTX might take note of that strategy.

Didn't get my butt out of bed this am ... but got my ride in tonight and had a great ride. Halfway through The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers.  I have Harry Potter, Twilight Saga, X-Men to go, but I am going to run out of movies soon!!

WOW! That's great info. We have a finished basement and generally leave the heat at 64 because even if the kids are down there they're running around. The thermostat is right by my head where I ride and my power meter has a thermostat as well. Even on the coldest winter days the room temp goes up into the 70's after a 2.5-3.5 hour ride.

People put fans by their trainer???  I would have never thought of that. 

Good swim this morning.  Found a groove and just zoned out.  Really looking forward to racing next weekend. 

well I'm down for the count. Messed up my back on Monday (playing golf of all things). Saw my doctor on Tuesday and she prescribed some muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy. I have my first PT appointment today, so we'll see what they say. I'm betting no running for sure, probably no cycling for a bit, but MAYBE a little swimming in a week or so?

I couldn't even put my own socks and shoes on yesterday (and may not be able to today either).