Hokies 1st Timer's Group - FULL (Page 15)

atlveg - 2011-02-13 3:18 PM Definitely count me in for the simulated tri challenge! I think I would go for the Olympic distances.

Weekend of March 5/6 is out for me, because I am volunteering the overnight shift of a 100 mile trail race so my schedule will be shot. March 19/20 is also out because I have a half marathon. And I have company the 26/27. Sorry I will probably be the most difficult person to accommodate, but I could do it March 12/13 or most weekends in April.

~Amanda

atlveg - 2011-02-13 3:29 PM I got to ride outside today, the first time in ages! I was only planning on 15, but was having such a good time that I finished with 21 miles. The weather is gorgeous, in the mid 50s and perfectly sunny.

I had my first 'didn't get the toes out of the clips fast enough' tumble today. Luckily, it was right into a bush so no harm. Oh well, practice makes perfect. I did bend my entire right shifter out of place like a broken thumb (it seems to pivot, which is very smart design!) but was able to push it back into place and all the gears were working fine so I rode on.  


~Amanda

junthank - 2011-02-14 1:34 PM

"Showing up when tired - If you can consistently dive into a cold pool, in the morning, in winter, when it was dark all the way to the aquatic center... then the rest of your day is going to seem pretty straightforward. This one habit is why swimmers have great work ethics. They created the habit of doing something that most of us are unwilling to do."

jamesjong - 2011-02-15 3:22 AM Hi guys,

First of all i like to thank you all for all the support, its over whelming at times. So I went out there in spite of having caught a cold the week of the race and not being able to train. So as you can imagine I didn't go too well in the race, I needed to be rescued during the swim leg but still let me finish the race so mixed emotions. A little bit of disappointment, it feels like i didn't really get an opportunity to put my best foot forward or legitimately finish the race. In my head i feel like i have unfinished business so i am going to get myself healthy and work towards competing in another enticer either in march or april.

Race day is a great feeling though, there is something special about the occasion, it was ashame that the whether didn't choose to join us as well. It was a little wind and overcast day, hence there was quite a large swell and a moderate current running from right to left. This of course made the swim a little more difficult that it probably needed to be. I still tried to do it, but i only made it 100m before i needed to be hulled into the boat. They did however let me get back into the water but only after my wave had finished the swim leg.

The rest of the race pretty smooth bike and run was well within by ability even with a cold.

Anyway, I am going to go get some rest, and talk to you all real soon.

James

cvochristi - 2011-02-15 1:11 PM 

I thought I might sign up for a TI class next month but decided the $295 would be better spent for a Kurt Kinetic training or TI DVD's, so I'm going to work TI stuff on my own.  How are you doing that?  If you are using a DVD, which one?  Any suggestions for how to work TI on your own?  I own the book, but will get a DVD if you think it's worth it.

Christi

jamesjong - 2011-02-15 3:22 AM Hi guys,

First of all i like to thank you all for all the support, its over whelming at times. So I went out there in spite of having caught a cold the week of the race and not being able to train. So as you can imagine I didn't go too well in the race, I needed to be rescued during the swim leg but still let me finish the race so mixed emotions. A little bit of disappointment, it feels like i didn't really get an opportunity to put my best foot forward or legitimately finish the race. In my head i feel like i have unfinished business so i am going to get myself healthy and work towards competing in another enticer either in march or april.

Race day is a great feeling though, there is something special about the occasion, it was ashame that the whether didn't choose to join us as well. It was a little wind and overcast day, hence there was quite a large swell and a moderate current running from right to left. This of course made the swim a little more difficult that it probably needed to be. I still tried to do it, but i only made it 100m before i needed to be hulled into the boat. They did however let me get back into the water but only after my wave had finished the swim leg.

The rest of the race pretty smooth bike and run was well within by ability even with a cold.

Anyway, I am going to go get some rest, and talk to you all real soon.

James

atlveg - 2011-02-15 6:36 AM

I've been mumbling this to myself all winter as I walk from my office across campus to the pool - walking in sub-zero temps and sometimes rain, only to jump in a cold pool, takes a lot of dedication!

I found out that my University also has an outdoor Olympic pool on another part of campus. You have to pay extra, but I think it will be worth it for the summer season.

They also have a masters swim program -- does anybody have any experience with this? I am a bit intimidated to join them, even though the website says beginners are welcome. I think the timing will be perfect, as they don't start until the outdoor pool opens and by then I will be finished with my TI drills.

~Amanda

atlveg - 2011-02-17 6:45 AM I will also be doing a Friday and Saturday because of pool availability (Friday morning the pool is almost empty).

Do you want us to  record our times? I generally don't do that right now because I am recovering from ITBS and have just been focusing on getting out there.

I'm not sure yet how I will organize things. I would like to do a bike/run brick on Saturday, but I haven't done that yet so not sure it is a good idea 1 week before my half marathon. So I may swim Friday morning, run Friday night, and bike on Saturday.

cvochristi - 2011-02-17 12:58 AM Virtual race sounds fine.  I was tempted to try bricking after my last swim because I felt so good. I'm looking forward to seeing what it's all about.

Friday and Saturday will work fine.  You were right on the distances.
Christi

atlveg - 2011-02-17 6:47 AM Regarding the masters swim - I have seen them practicing on the rare occasion I swim after work, and they intimidate me. That is why I don't think they would be a very good match for me.

In general I prefer to train solo, unless it is remote trail running then I always have another person with me.

junthank - 2011-02-16 9:36 PM Team,

Can you guess what the next challenge will be?

melkat - 2011-02-17 8:21 PM Amanda...which half are you doing?

I would play but I signed up for the Sarasota half that weekend...though I suppose that could account for the run portion   I might be able to do it over 3 days if I can bike on Friday. I dont think I'd want to have that much bike the day before the race. 

atlveg - 2011-02-17 9:00 PM

Covering the distance in a single day.