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Originally posted by [email protected] RACE REPORT Naples Fitness Challenge - 1:00:24 Yeah I missed an hour by 24 silly seconds all good though great race for me 5K Run - 21:54 (7:03 pace) - this was shocking because I have not run at all b/c of PF so I am extremely happy 15K Bike - 26:30 (21.1 pace) - pretty much what I expected 1/4 mile Swim - 8:20 (1:53/hundred pace) - was slower than expected but it was last event T1 - 1:19 (i could not get my shoe off b/c of knot, next year speed laces T2 - 2:23 (long run to beach) Check out my race results for all the details. Was great day and race, now I get a massage!!!!!

Great job Rob.  Hope the feet still feel OK after that smokin run!

Nice job Rob!!

Rachel: glad to see you are still with us and look forward to hearing more about what went right and what went wrong in your HIM.

Welcome Nicky!!

Great Race Rob! You're FAST!

Well done Rachel, one of our local triathletes won Raleigh 70.3 I think, Greg Bennett?? He rides with the local bunch when he's up in Noosa. That's why I don't ride with them, half of them are either current or ex-pro's...

Not much happening with me, did a couple of short runs, usual aches and pains.... Hoping to start some indoor cycle training today after work.

Things are heating up and Summer is almost here.  Who's going to represent this weekend and show 'em how it's done?

I'm wondering if you train alone or with friends?  What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

I'm at a rest stop somewhere in Ohio on my way to New Jersey for the summer.  No time for fancy formatting.  Peace Out.

No racing here!!

I do both... Benefits of friends is that this is supposed to be fun and they make it more so. They can push you. They can get you out the door when motivation wanes. I see few drawbacks, honestly! During IM training there were certain people I didn't like to ride with, as I felt like they always were stopping -- to check a map, to pee, to take off clothes, etc. -- and it messed with my schedule (I always had to get home to the kids, no time for lollygagging!). But otherwise friends are what it's all about.

Possibly running a 5k on Saturday...all depends on the baseball schedule.  My son might make it to the playoffs and we won't know for sure until tomorrow if he makes it or when the first game would be.

Mostly train alone because of timing and schedule.  I do alot of my swims and runs at lunch so that is solo.  On the weekends, I really like riding with others and do that whenever I can.  OWS practice is always with some other peeps.  Agree with Kyla that it keeps it fun.  It also helps me to push...since most people are faster than me!

No racing here.

I am turning 30.

I agree ith what was said about training with others. I do think it has its privleges like keeping you motivated and pushing you further. It is hard to get up with different groups due to time and dont get to do but every other weekend.

Don't apologize for participating! This group is so much quieter than normal that we need someone to get the momentum back in business.

Congratulations on a great race!!  I find the whole reverse triathlon interesting.  Not sure I would want to wait for that swim to happen!

Maybe doing a sprint, but most likely not.  I had the chance to join a tri team a while ago and have never, ever gone to an outing.  After planning to do the Sprint, I find out they're doing this reverse run/bike brick workout on Saturday and a long OWS on Sunday.  I want to play.  Going to play it by ear, but don't look for a race report from me 

I train alone 100% of the time.  I like it that way for running and pool swimming, but am like Kim and wondering if a few rides with a friend with similar capabilities might not be fun.  I am like Kyla too though.  I loathe people who want to stop too many times.  I want to get on my bike, do the workout, get the benefit and get home!

I agree with Suzy, lets have more chatting on the MG and less on Facebook! It wasn't long ago that if you didn't check in daily you'd have 10 pages to catch up on.