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 2010-05-08 2:30 PM in reply to: #2845974 |
New user 21 Syracuse |  Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSEDDragonflyer - 2010-05-08 1:23 PM Duathlon in the morning--47 degrees, chance of snow showers and possible high wind gust--should be a great time! Oh man....well, hopefully you'll get a nice little push from behind and then it'll quit blowing. We're getting 60mph gusts right now and it's going down into the 30s. Crazy weather! In Syracuse we just wait 5 minutes and the weather changes again!! Josh, I'm sure you remember that. If you would like to swim at the YMCAs let me know as I can get you in as a guest or just to work out for that matter. I don't think you'll want to be biking in this nasty weather. Let me know. Have a great trip here. Shioban |
| 2010-05-09 12:11 AM in reply to: #2831966 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED 05/02/10 - Tiesim - 3 Forts Marathon + 1mile (27.2) 05/29/10 – Gobluedds- Island Lake Olympic 06/19/10 – Gobluedds- Johan Tri-Fest- Olympic 07/04/10 - Tiesim - Bournemouth International Tri - Olympic 07/10/10- Gobluedds- Anchor Bay Triathlon 08/07/10 - Shioban- Iron Girl Tri- Sprint 08/22/10- Gobluedds- Blue Water Triathlon 09/11/10 – Gobluedds- Tawas Triathlon Festival Half Ironman Just bringing this forward for ease of reference and if there any changes that need to be made. |
| 2010-05-09 2:12 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Master 2146  East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Heard the wind made for some ugly conditions at Season Opener today. Hope ALL our racers are safe and warmed up after their races! Let us know how it went! |
| 2010-05-09 3:25 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Veteran 280 Glens Falls | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Thanks all for the "Good Lucks" today. Had a lot of fun racing this morning--darn cold and windy but it all turned out pretty good for a Dual! Got some good experince and am looking forward to doing it all again soon. |
| 2010-05-09 4:02 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED I hope all the racers today had a good time! |
| 2010-05-10 4:50 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Thanks for the good lucks. My race went well and was steady but I was a little dissapointed with the time. It has inspired me to knuckle down in time for next months race. |
| 2010-05-10 5:00 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED While you're all here I was wondering if you can offer some advice. I've just done my 10k and need to work up being able to run a 26k by the end of Sept. How do I best increase my experience with distance running. Lots of programmes seemt to focus on time - so do I up that my 10% or do I increase the distance by 10%. I was planning on running three/four times a week. 1 interval, 1 hill, 1 steady and 1 long run. Each week I'll increase the long run byt time or distance. Does this sound reasonable? Kate |
| 2010-05-10 7:30 AM in reply to: #2847777 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Kate_r - 2010-05-10 6:00 AM While you're all here I was wondering if you can offer some advice. I've just done my 10k and need to work up being able to run a 26k by the end of Sept. How do I best increase my experience with distance running. Lots of programmes seemt to focus on time - so do I up that my 10% or do I increase the distance by 10%. I was planning on running three/four times a week. 1 interval, 1 hill, 1 steady and 1 long run. Each week I'll increase the long run byt time or distance. Does this sound reasonable? Kate Hi Kate. I have always used the 10% for distance. And as such I have to fulfill the time part of my program. It seems to work for me except for my damn leg cramps! |
| 2010-05-10 7:36 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 1128 Boston | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Hi all! I survived plunging air temps and gusting wind speeds. I would have been better off doing the duathlon instead of the triathlon. Swim got cancelled but not before my age group bobbed in the water for 15 minutes - getting zapped of strength and morale. Turns out that 6 people almost drowned and 1 rescue boat flipped in the wind and needed to be rescued and brought to hospital. The arch that the runners ran thru blew down on top of a competitor and there were numerous bike crashes! An exciting day to say the least. Thanks for all the encouragement, Nick! I will post a race report and photos in a day or so...I am still trying to warm up |
| 2010-05-10 9:18 AM in reply to: #2847897 |
Veteran 320 Orange, CT | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Seren - 2010-05-10 8:36 AM Hi all! I survived plunging air temps and gusting wind speeds. I would have been better off doing the duathlon instead of the triathlon. Swim got cancelled but not before my age group bobbed in the water for 15 minutes - getting zapped of strength and morale. Turns out that 6 people almost drowned and 1 rescue boat flipped in the wind and needed to be rescued and brought to hospital. The arch that the runners ran thru blew down on top of a competitor and there were numerous bike crashes! An exciting day to say the least. Thanks for all the encouragement, Nick! I will post a race report and photos in a day or so...I am still trying to warm up Krazy Scary !! Hope everyone is made it out of there okay ! Looking forward to the RR. Should be an interesting read. |
| 2010-05-10 10:15 AM in reply to: #2847897 |
Expert 819 In the Shadow of the Big House | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Seren - 2010-05-10 8:36 AM Hi all! I survived plunging air temps and gusting wind speeds. I would have been better off doing the duathlon instead of the triathlon. Swim got cancelled but not before my age group bobbed in the water for 15 minutes - getting zapped of strength and morale. Turns out that 6 people almost drowned and 1 rescue boat flipped in the wind and needed to be rescued and brought to hospital. The arch that the runners ran thru blew down on top of a competitor and there were numerous bike crashes! An exciting day to say the least. Thanks for all the encouragement, Nick! I will post a race report and photos in a day or so...I am still trying to warm up Wow sounds like a dangerous day to be racing. Glad things turned out ok for you. |
| 2010-05-10 8:47 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Member 21 Westborough | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Hi Everyone - Thank you for all the well wishes. The race was so much fun - the cold weather was worse while waiting for the start than during the race - I'm sure this was just adrenaline. That wind was crazy!! Can't wait for the next race. I just had my bike fit tonight and got aero bars and biking shoes. I should pick up some time just from these changes. Also, starting tomorrow I work on bilateral breathing in the pool. - Danny |
| 2010-05-11 6:28 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Veteran 280 Glens Falls | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Sorry group-I haven't been posting very much-it seems like there is never enough time in the day to get it all done. Ramping up my training and tossing in a few smaller 5ks and running groups. Thanks to all for the inspires, hope you all are enjoying the start of the season like I am--my only wish so far is a new bike. I like mine but when those high-ends blow by me!!! Have also learned some of my limits and where I need improve ( I know Josh, more time in the pool-have been swiming but not nearly enough--wish the lakes would open up soon, the Y pool is just to packed) Have found that by joining running groups it has helped me a great deal, along with riding with a fast pack I feel that 2 out of 3 are getting stronger every day. Must admit the open water swims are starting to play heavy on my mind but will accept the challenge when it arises. After the duath last weekend I attended a small gathering after the race given by the race director--discussed a lot about what to eat before race day, during and directly afterwards. Wondering what do the rest of you do for that added spark of fuel during those times? My drink of choice is G2-Blue ice-have found that by staying with the same drink it's easier on the insides. Toss in some peanut butter sands, and gel mixes-I can stay fueled most of the day. Being in contact with a Tri Coach is a great source of information. |
| 2010-05-11 10:14 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Hey everyone. I am still alive. I didn't end up racing on Sunday, which from the sounds of it, was probably for the best. From what I have heard from Seren, other BTers and the news, it was brutal conditions. Anyway, still in Syracuse for a couple of more hours before heading home tonight. It's hard to get training in up here while helping out my friend. I will be back at it tomorrow. Everyone have a good week. |
| 2010-05-11 11:59 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED So before I could even make the IM Challenge Chart (I know, bad Mentor), Alana finished the challenge in 1 week. 4300 yds in the pool, 112 miles on the bike, and 26.2 miles running. That is one hell of a week and you just put everyone else to shame. Congratulations. |
| 2010-05-11 3:39 PM in reply to: #2851403 |
Regular 93 Billerica | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Boston Beginner - 2010-05-11 11:59 AM So before I could even make the IM Challenge Chart (I know, bad Mentor), Alana finished the challenge in 1 week. 4300 yds in the pool, 112 miles on the bike, and 26.2 miles running. That is one hell of a week and you just put everyone else to shame. Congratulations. Congratulations Alana! That was a great week of training! "I can't believe I got my butt kicked in the IM Challege"  The Side Bet winner |
| 2010-05-11 3:56 PM in reply to: #2852205 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED scogz1 - 2010-05-11 3:39 PM Boston Beginner - 2010-05-11 11:59 AM So before I could even make the IM Challenge Chart (I know, bad Mentor), Alana finished the challenge in 1 week. 4300 yds in the pool, 112 miles on the bike, and 26.2 miles running. That is one hell of a week and you just put everyone else to shame. Congratulations. Congratulations Alana! That was a great week of training! "I can't believe I got my butt kicked in the IM Challege" The Side Bet winner Thanks guys. I sure didn't set any speed records, I was just after the distance. I did learn that at the point I get really tired, if I push through that I have a second wind that lasts longer than the first. I also learned I don't train hard enough regularly. |
| 2010-05-11 4:00 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Congrats Alana. That is a lesson well earned. |
| 2010-05-11 8:31 PM in reply to: #2852260 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED AlanaF - 2010-05-11 4:56 PM scogz1 - 2010-05-11 3:39 PM Boston Beginner - 2010-05-11 11:59 AM So before I could even make the IM Challenge Chart (I know, bad Mentor), Alana finished the challenge in 1 week. 4300 yds in the pool, 112 miles on the bike, and 26.2 miles running. That is one hell of a week and you just put everyone else to shame. Congratulations. Congratulations Alana! That was a great week of training! "I can't believe I got my butt kicked in the IM Challege" The Side Bet winner Thanks guys. I sure didn't set any speed records, I was just after the distance. I did learn that at the point I get really tired, if I push through that I have a second wind that lasts longer than the first. I also learned I don't train hard enough regularly. You do now. |
| 2010-05-12 11:35 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Expert 819 In the Shadow of the Big House | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED That's awesome Alana!! I obviously don't get on here enough lately, cause I had kind of forgotten we were doing the challenge.  In my defense though, I am in the process of finalizing construction on my new office and moving into a new location so I've been a bit preoccupied. Another week of moving stuff and things should really begin to calm down....I hope. |
| 2010-05-12 12:57 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Wow Alana, way to go. You're an inspiration. well done. |
| 2010-05-12 4:15 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED I'm about to buy a new bike. At the moment I ride a knackered hybrid and I'm thinking of getting a 'proper' bike. What should I be looking for? Any reccomendations? |
| 2010-05-12 4:23 PM in reply to: #2854856 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Kate_r - 2010-05-12 5:15 PM I'm about to buy a new bike. At the moment I ride a knackered hybrid and I'm thinking of getting a 'proper' bike. What should I be looking for? Any reccomendations? In short, comfort. Go and test as many different kinds as possible. Ask lots of questions, narrow it down to 2 or 3 and come back will more specifics. |
| 2010-05-12 6:53 PM in reply to: #2777751 |
Veteran 320 Orange, CT | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Does anyone have any recommendations on lighting systems for the road bike? I've been doing some research and it seems like there are a bahzillion different lighting systems ranging from $20 to $1000 (and more). Just looking for something to either start early (not that likely) or ride an hour or so past dark. Something rechargable, light (no pun intended) and easy to mount/dismount. I'm willing to spend $100, but i don't want to if it's not necessary. A lot of the lighting things i've read have been targeting at night riding MTB's, which i would love to do. Right now the issue would be the lights would be worth more than my MTB  |
| 2010-05-13 6:41 AM in reply to: #2777751 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Group, Season 2 - CLOSED Here is the link to the spreadsheet for the IM challenge. Sorry it took so long, my work is blocking the docs.google site. http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An7ZkKfHG1L1dGk0Q2VaN1hKMU5RaVp4cjdCYjNFUHc&hl=en PW: challengeforum Good luck. |
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