SWBKRUN MENTOR GROUP - FULL (Page 14)

Yes, I do.

When do you typically get a migraine? 

Sweeeet bike!

Migraines: Yep - mine are typically induced by diet: sugar, caffeine, etc. There are migraine-specific drugs out now that you can take, with Rx, that should help. I think they are non-codeine based, so no stomach upset. Read-up on the subject. Mostly now, about once per year, I'll get a migraine episode that is 'visual' only, i.e. no pain. But I can't read. I know it sounds strange, and it's not related to drinking too much . It's as if a screen is over my eyes and I cannot focus on the words. If you haven't experienced this it sounds bizarre, but it is very real.

Adam - sweet bike!  Betcha can't wait to take that baby out on the streets!  ENJOY!!

Very funny!
Of course, some of the funniest things in life are...true! 

Totally agree that if you train with others, they can really help motivate you. You also will motivate them too. For my first try-a-tri last year I practiced a couple of times in Lake Ontario. It is a cold water lake and it does give you some additional experience to take with you to the race.

 You will really enjoy the race, your first is always a great experience and no matter how you do, you will learn something from it.

 On another note, I did my 5k St Pat's race in Colorado Springs on Saturday and had a great time. I didn't set any records, but did finish in under 29 minutes. Was worried about the altitude for the run, but it wasn't that bad. Just felt like I was running in really cold weather as the breathing felt laboured a bit. But paced myself well and finished strong, so it was a good experience.

 Now getting ready for the Around the Bay Road Race this Sunday.

Have a great race Jan.

I have decided not to run the ATB today due to the Achilles acting up. I think it is the prudent thing to do. I will be there to cheer on my friends and some coworkers though.

Have a good day all.

First REAL day on the bike last night.  I have a 'classic' Trek road bike: a 12-speed with shifters on the down-tube.  Anyway, on this drizzly, dusk-ride, I rode with a friend through some beautiful 2-lane Oregon countryside for only about 15 miles.  It felt really good.  Being a mountain biker, I love to grind up the hills.  I know that the burning in the thighs won't last too long, and a flat or downhill is always waiting at the top of the hill.

I really hate the cars, although in the countryside they are relatively few, even at 6:00 PM. 

Way to go! The first is always an adventure as you don't fully know what to expect. When you get your new bike, you will be amazed at the difference. I improved my average speed by 10kph, just from upgrading from a mountain bike to a tri-bike.

 Well done for racing and you'll do better at the next race.

I got some really cool news this afternoon.  Here's the scoop.  As you know, I ran my first 1/2 mary last Saturday.  Overall I wanted to just finish and have a good race.  Which i did!  I was also shooting for a sub 2hr finish time.  I just missed it finishing at 2:01:51.  OR so I thought.  I received an email from the race director this afternoon stating that the course was marked wrong!!!  We actually ran a quarter mile longer than the 13.1 1/2 mary distance.  My adjust splits are now at 9:08 min/miles and my finish time was 1:59:37!   A sub 2hr finish time.   YAHOOOOO!!!!!

And as I'm flying high off of the race this weekend... I committed to running the full Marine Corp Marathon in October.  (GULP!)  Please remind me in the future that I'm really excited about this now. 

Thanks for all the support!  You guys (and gals!) are great!