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Oh Julie I feel for you, but you have to forget about today and think about how far you have come.  How long have you been triathlon training compared to your friends?  If I remember correctly you haven't been  training for too long.  Try to concentrate on the little successes each day and one day, before you know it, you will be running right next to them.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! 

Julie I find that the holes on the race bib never line up with the snaps on my race belt.  What I do is lay the bib over my race belt and use my keys to punch a small hole in the race bib where the snaps are.  Then press the top of the snap in place.   I have a few different race belts and my favourite does not have the snaps it uses a stretchy cord (like the laces).  The brand is Xterra.  ((hugs)) 

Nicole that is an awesome picture...I love it .  Congratulations!

Julie, I think you need to ask yourself why you are planning on doing a triathlon.  Is it to have fun?  To challenge yourself?  To see if you can do it?  To be the best in your AG?  Everyone has different reasons for getting into this.  I was NEVER an athlete, and decided to challenge myself at the age of 50.  I have ALWAYS hating running, but it's getting better.  If you would have told me one year ago (or even 6 months ago), that I would have done two half marathons, I would not have believed you.  The great thing about this sport is you can compete with yourself for each run, triathlon, whatever it might be.  I really don't have a competitive nature, but I do like the idea of competing against myself each time.  The other good thing about this, you don't have to have a training partner, you can go it alone.  I'm sorry that your "friends" left you behind.  I guess you maybe you all had different agendas, but I would think they could have been more encouraging.  BUT, that's what all your BT friends are for!!  You're going to do fine.  You'll get your first tri finished, and now what you need to work on to be a little better the next time.

Nicole, great job on your race this morning.  Tying up your PB, good for you!  Love the picture!

Cheri, sorry it wasn't your best race, but you aren't far from your HIM, and maybe it took a little more out of you than you realized.  I'm definitely up for some accountability, getting ready for my race next month.  Maybe you need another challenge in your future.

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend (those of us that are stateside, that is!).  And hope everyone has a great week!

you may want to look into getting some guick tie shoe laces for your running shoes...that way you dont have to sit and tie them. Make sure to try them a few runs first to make sure they are secure enough for you...

and I am sure on race day there will be a gu, shot blocks or energy bars on that blanket ripped open and ready to devour....

looks great Jules! you done good!

run_yc_run - 2009-05-23 7:51 AM Good Morning Gang!
Sadly, the ankle is just not ready to run. It is so frustrating as I am still not positive exactly what it is. I had a good session with my chiro for some ART on Wednesday and it felt better but then went on a 14km hike with the school on Thursday and that definitely did not help things. So long story....short....no racing today. The positive side...since it is a race series, they did allow me to transfer my entry to a later run.

Cheri, Nicole, and Julie... hoping you all have/had fantastic races this weekend +Monday

that sux! hope your ankle is better! any word on what it is!? since I am catching up on reading the thread...hoping that you got a good word back from the doctor and you are up and running again! keep us posted Yvonne.

Thanks for the encouragement !

Im really sorry to hear that! I hope things work out for you! you do what you need to do for Lyssa! we will be here if you need anything from us! hugs sister! sure do miss you! and glad you are running - gives you peace of mind when you need it most!! I will call you if you stay away too long...so come say hi every so often...ok!???

X2 ^^^^^double what Julie H said above - pm me if you want or need to talk.

Julie, you are doing a sprint, right?  For me, the most important aspect of a sprint is staying hydrated.  Don't know if you can stomach Gatorade, but I really do well with it (during biking, not running).  So maybe have that in your water bottle on your bike.  But don't do it if you haven't practiced with it during training.  Practicing with what works for you is important!

I think the "candy" you are looking for is Sports Beans.  They are like jelly beans, same consistency, chewiness (is that really a word?), sweetness.  My favorite flavor is watermelon.  I took a mouthful before my run in my HIM, though, and it took awhile to gag them down.  Unless you tend to bonk, though, you probably shouldn't worry too much about calories, and instead you should do your best to stay hydrated.  Drink lots of water after the swim (although all of my swims have been in salt water, and I drink to get rid of the salt taste!).  Drink water and/or some sort of sports drink on the bike, then use the aid stations on the run.

Keep the questions coming, girl!  I think you are doing a super job getting prepared, and anything we can say to help you get over that anxiety can only make you better prepared.

And speaking of being prepared -- did you make it to the bike shop???

I should be in bed, but instead I'm surfing.  I wanted to let you all know that Nalani (naners) is doing the Hawaii 70.3 this Saturday.  Go send lots of hugs and kisses her way!!!