Todd's Tri Turtles - (Beginners, Sprint, 5K, 10K) - CLOSED (Page 14)

Originally posted by Taringa

Oh no! Hopefully you'll heal fast. Lots of fish oil, glucosamine, and anti-inflammatories? I suppose rest and time are the two main healers. Not very helpful in this situation .

Originally posted by corbetjackson50



wife is better than she was... She still feels fluid in her ears especially while trying to sleep and she is still in some pain. the specialist say she has some hearing loss tray could be permanent. She is to go back 6 mo.the from now to retest. Hoping for a good ride on wed weather permitting. Im actually going to try and ride the actual race course! They are calling for 70% chance of scattered t storms.

Originally posted by Hubbie

Off of training and work for the rest of the week. Doc thinks I hurt the cartilage in the knee. This sucks, I'm suppose to be training for the national championships in September not sitting on my recliner getting fatter by the minute.

Originally posted by Taringa

Thankyou, fellow turtles, for the words of encouragement re: the half marathon. Yes, it's in 6 and a half weeks, on the 7th of July. Sorry, Jason, I didn't copy the date in that post and caused confusion!
I got the ball rolling this morning with an extra run workout, just a short jog after today's swim. I'm thinking I'll try and keep up with a third run each week, and start to extend the Sunday long run by ten minutes or so every week. I should be running (or run/walking) two hours on a long run by the time race day comes around. The race allows 3 hours to finish the course to make sure the road is clear for the full marathon which is scheduled for after the half. Hopefully I won't get pulled off the course, but if I do, well, it's no drama I guess. I'll do what I can.

Originally posted by iamDawnAnderson

Got back to training today. It wasn't pretty (sweat mixed with snot..yuck!) but got thrown a curve ball to my plans. Upcoming swim class is FULL! Which means I either can take it another day (not really a viable option due to scheduling) or wait until mid-June to start. Drats...

Originally posted by Usulsuspct

So finally after a few weeks of swimming (and two lessons) I was able to complete day one of the 0to1650 program (+ about 450 yards of various lengths 50 / 100 yards). Strangely enough it was also the first day my 910xt was fairly accurate with stroke / length detection. I have two more swims scheduled this week (plus another lesson), which should hopefully *fingers crossed* see me through week one of the program.

Swimming really is an alien activity for me...still amazes me how much different it is from the other sports. I feel like you can "muscle" your way through a run or bike ride, while swimming affords no such avenue. You must apply *some* technique if you want to not drown. :D

This past month has instilled in me a great respect for swimming and swimmers in general - it truly is an art form.

Originally posted by MJSolt



Congrats on completing your first day of 0 to 1650. I am looking into doing that once I can actually swim 200 yards without stopping, or drowning.

Way to go!

Originally posted by Usulsuspct



I know exactly what that feels like! It does get easier - albeit not a ton and not overnight but it gets easier. My first few trips to the pool it was all I could do to swim 25 yards without sinking. Then 50 yards became the new 25, and now 100 is becoming the new 50...baby steps baby steps.

Originally posted by Usulsuspct



I know exactly what that feels like! It does get easier - albeit not a ton and not overnight but it gets easier. My first few trips to the pool it was all I could do to swim 25 yards without sinking. Then 50 yards became the new 25, and now 100 is becoming the new 50...baby steps baby steps.

Originally posted by Usulsuspct

So finally after a few weeks of swimming (and two lessons) I was able to complete day one of the 0to1650 program (+ about 450 yards of various lengths 50 / 100 yards). Strangely enough it was also the first day my 910xt was fairly accurate with stroke / length detection. I have two more swims scheduled this week (plus another lesson), which should hopefully *fingers crossed* see me through week one of the program.

Swimming really is an alien activity for me...still amazes me how much different it is from the other sports. I feel like you can "muscle" your way through a run or bike ride, while swimming affords no such avenue. You must apply *some* technique if you want to not drown. :D

This past month has instilled in me a great respect for swimming and swimmers in general - it truly is an art form.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Well Mike any closer to making a Decision?

Originally posted by MJSolt

Also, my sexy new skid lid gets delivered today...

http://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/helmets/lumen

Went with the Black/Titanium

Originally posted by MJSolt



In reference to a bike?

If so I am going to test ride a new Nashbar AL-1 Thursday after work. If it fits well I am gonna snatch it up.

Here are the specs:

SPECS-FRAME: Nashbar Double-butted Aluminum Comfort Road
SPECS-FORK: Carbon blades, Alloy steerer
SPECS-HEADSET: Cane Creek, 1 1/8"
SPECS-CRANKSET: FSA Vero, 50/39/34T
SPECS-BOTTOM BRACKET: Internal
SPECS-SHIFTERS: Shimano Sora
SPECS-LEVERS: Tektro RL570
SPECS-HANDLEBAR: Alloy, 31.8mm
SPECS-STEM: Alloy, adjustable rise
SPECS-FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Sora
SPECS-REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Sora
SPECS-CASSETTE: Shimano HG 12-25T
SPECS-BRAKES: ProMax road, dual-pivot
SPECS-WHEELSET: Alex R500
SPECS-TIRES: Kenda Koncept, 700x23
SPECS-PEDALS: Wellgo Alloy with toe cage and strap
SPECS-SEATPOST: Alloy
SPECS-SADDLE: Velo comfort Chromoly rails
SPECS-CHAIN: Shimano HG
SPECS-GRIPS/TAPE: Black
SPECS-RACK MOUNTS: No

The guy is selling it for $400 with some clip on aero bars. Looks like the bike goes for $500 online so it seems like a good deal.

With any luck I can have it fit and tuned this weekend and be on my merry way!

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete



Really like the helmet, and I bet you could get him down to $300 or $350.00 on the bike. Hard to turn down cash when it's right in front of you. Plus he likely upgraded or has gotten out of it all together, either way he does not need the bike anymore.