They Who Shall not be Named II (Page 15)

That we are, led by some incredible swimmers, such as both Pam and Beth, and Dee, of course.

Do you know how many years it has taken for me to struggle with freestyle, wondering why I just couldn't get it???

Now I just need to have my shoulders cooperate (but I have my first appointment with the sports therapist on Friday).

December challenge, here come the TwisNibbins! 

Work on Biking, on the drainer I guess based on where your at! Being capable of a strong bike means improved MPH/wattage and you can recover faster for a nice run. A good run after a difficult bike is nearly impossible especially as the distances get longer.

I like that, "'resting' during the swim", yeah that's it, that's what I'm doing, LOL!

Wow, just thought I'd check-in and see what's going on.  Is everybody actually working?  Noone's posted in an hour, that's gotta be some kind of record for this thread.

From all the swim talk, looks like I'm gonna be the last one in the pool. Oh wait, I don't have to get in the pool, not a goal.  Though I guess if I want to do a tri next year, I should still learn how to swim   I have to say, all the talk is getting me a little hyped.

Well, gotta join in the rat race at work.

Later

I see the talked slowed down a bit since I checked in this morning. It's getting harder to keep up but I did notice talk about swimming, something that we're all slowly getting better at, at least from what I have read.

Today is a busy day but I hope to get in a short run this evening or tomorrow morning depending how my left ankle is feeling. Either way i should be hitting the pool tomorrow.

Also I forgot to report that my first Tri is in 12 days (San Dimas Turkey Tri, 25NOV). That will have made for a busy month of training and races attended.

Ok back to work, check in later.

Sigh...race season goes into November in CA...

So how you feelin' about the tri Hector?  What do you feel are your strong and weak areas?  What things are you excited about (no...besides the gals on this thread) and nervous about?

It often seems that really active days on the nibbins threads are directly followed by slow days - hmmmmm, i wonder if there is any correlation????

LOL

Maybe.... good morning! Just catching up before I leave for work.... THEN Im here as usual I guess... ion between meetings and work....

Ive got Friday deadlines... oh joy  

Your first tri!  How exciting!  What distance is it?

You have lots of great support and knoweldgeable folks on your team to help you in any way needed!

ps

i'm jealous - the tri season ends in early sept in the midwest :-)

hi Cat!  So, what are you wearing to work today?  Did you find your fishnets yet????

LOL

good thing you specified Sal!  LOL

I would agree with that, I've really noticed some improvement in the past 6 or so months as I've actually done the drills that are a part of the training plans

Congratulations!!! (FWIW I dont flip either... just because i can doesnt mean I like to!) 

Umm...right now a towel... better get my A into G huh? Since I should be leaving in 20 and I need to do hair, make up and find some clothes

No idea on the fishnets.... I was sure Id taken them off in the car.. 

oh noooooooo

i lose all my stars in 6 5 posts!

hmm i was worried too but look they start coming abck really quick if you hang around Nibbins! 

you better get going girlfriend!

hard to pull a towel off at work LMAO

ttyl

LOL

yeah, I've noticed that!

San Dimas Turkey Tri

1/2 Mile Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 4 Mile Run

Any chance you can do any OWS before the tri.  That will make a difference.  Especially good if you can go out with a group.

I went into my first tri a little over-confident since I come from a swimming background and have spent lots of time in open water. 

One of the main things I would have done differently would have been to spend time practicing outside of the pool

This summer I found an OWS partner and we swam every saturday - it made a big difference, I cut 3 min off my swim in the Cornhusker State Games Sprint from the year before

The funny part of that was, when I told my mom - she said something to the effect of 'wow, and you're a year OLDER' LOLOL

Get that wetsuit on and give it a try in the OW!

I use unscented PAM spray when I wear mine, around the knees/calfs/ankles and little bit around the neck. So much cheaper than bodyglide.  Soak it in the tub for 1-2 hours before you put it on, this helps the neoprene be more flexible and less constricting. If you've done swim training with a pull buoy that's how it's going to feel, heaven!  Don't be afraid to step out of it like a mad man when you're taking it off as long as your careful not to tear it on something laying around (e.g. stick on the ground) and leave it inside out until after the race.

Sounds like a good one for your first tri!

Oh my Stars..........................

Where did they all go!