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maxmansmom - 2009-07-19 4:51 PM Ran 5.6 miles last night.  I have never run that far before, but 13.1 feels like forever from here. I ran my usual route twice (once one way then the ohter)..... i was alone and has no music (mp3 is withmy buddy who is in hawaii)........ soo it was kinda rough.
I did run it all though, took 1 hour 12 minutes

HelenR - 2009-07-10 6:24 PM

Heh gang- just coming back to life after my first super big race..... It was a long/tough day ( ie 6:45!!)- but nothing so glorious as coming through that finish line. The hills ate me up- but--- oh well----- got it done!!! Thanks everyone for the inspires.... trying to get back to seeing how everyone is doing and cheer you otherr BT'ers on!!!

Onward and upwards...  ( out of respect for the darn hills!!)

-Helen  

NoSit - 2009-07-22 1:26 PM

So, I'm sorry I've been away. I had pre-race jitters and the best way to deal with them, for me, is to bury myself in other stuff so I don't think about it. I tend to be a bit obsessive sometimes.So, I got my first Ironman finisher's medal for the Vineman 70.3! It was a long,hot day, but the bike ride was so beautiful I enjoyed every minute of it. The volunteers & spectators kept commenting on the big grin on my face! The run, not so much! I got a lot more, "Keep it up, you're almost there!" type comments there - haha! And, I got to talk to Sister Madonna Buder! A real triathlon celebrity. She races Vineman to qualify for a Kona slot, apparently and she asked my sister and me about the swim course before the start. It was exciting in a silly, geeky sort of way.Keep up the great work everyone - I'm proud of all of us and we are definitely capable of more than we think we are on any given day!Thanks so much for all your support and I'll be back in the conversation again, promise.Trish

Offthegrid - 2009-07-20 3:38 PM I think I've decided. Also, someone hacked into my PayPal account and attempted to steal hundreds of dollars. I'm hoping they can prove it's him so that I can press charges.

NoSit - 2009-07-22 12:26 AM So, I'm sorry I've been away. I had pre-race jitters and the best way to deal with them, for me, is to bury myself in other stuff so I don't think about it. I tend to be a bit obsessive sometimes.So, I got my first Ironman finisher's medal for the Vineman 70.3! It was a long,hot day, but the bike ride was so beautiful I enjoyed every minute of it. The volunteers & spectators kept commenting on the big grin on my face! The run, not so much! I got a lot more, "Keep it up, you're almost there!" type comments there - haha! And, I got to talk to Sister Madonna Buder! A real triathlon celebrity. She races Vineman to qualify for a Kona slot, apparently and she asked my sister and me about the swim course before the start. It was exciting in a silly, geeky sort of way.Keep up the great work everyone - I'm proud of all of us and we are definitely capable of more than we think we are on any given day!Thanks so much for all your support and I'll be back in the conversation again, promise.Trish

kew - 2009-07-26 7:43 PM

Hi everyone!

Sorry I have been away, but I have some good news.  After a couple of really crazy weeks, the house has sold and I found/bought a townhouse!  Will be moving near the end of September. 

I haven't had a chance to catch up yet.  I hope everyone is doing well.  Julie...I love your new avatar .

I will try to read through the postings in the next day or two. 

Take care...K

 

Sledge - 2009-06-26 5:04 AM

Julie, you give me too much credit.  I think right now I'm just falling back on my training.  But I joined the Tour de France bike challenge for July, so hopefully I will get some of that excitement back.  And I think I'm joining the half marathon craze around here, so running should have a special purpose soon (despite having to train in Florida in the summer -- UGH!!!).

Sounds like your focus is with the mountain biking crew -- good for you!  It's so much more enjoyable when you have people who like to do the same things as you, isn't it?  Although I think triathletes are a special breed -- there are lots and lots of hours of "alone" training.  I enjoy it, though.  I take the alone time as an opportunity to clear my head, or do some work-related problem solving, or enjoy the scenery, or listen to an audio book, ...

So here's to our mojo returning!  

lufferly - 2009-06-28 12:23 PM

My race went well this morning. This was the 12th year for this race to be put on and they said it was the hottest ever, weather more like August. They tapped into a couple of fire hydrants to spray everyone off and had iced down sponges at mile 1 and 2 on the run. It was 83 when I left at 5am and 96 on my way home. I felt really good on the swim and bike, and so so on the run (if that's what you want to call it ). But it looks like I shaved off 3 minutes from my time last year, still waiting for official results.

I joined a branch of USA Fit in my area, and had an orientation meeting yesterday morning. We start training on July 11th ... ha, then I'm on vacation in Aspen for 5 days and will miss the group on the 18th. I'm hoping that running with a group one day a week will help me get faster.

Julie, you might be surprised how much fun you would find the half mary to be. Believe me, I NEVER thought I'd say that.  Come on ... it will be great fun!! Runner's World has a free program that will make up a plan for you based on your 5K time and when your half mary would be. I've already booked my hotel room in Memphis for the St. Jude Half in December.

Now, I'm off the lay on the sofa under the fan and take a little nap!

MDHillSlug - 2009-06-28 12:31 PM I had a really good ride on my tri bike. I think I finally have the front derailleur adjusted properly.

maxmansmom - 2009-06-30 4:40 PM
Ok that is hilarious !!! You did a great job keeping a straight face !

lufferly - 2009-06-29 4:21 PM
Not sure what I'm doing.  Last year my DH and I did an organized ride called Burn Your Buns.  It's the ride I had the panic attack on.  I'm up for the shorter distance (before the bigger hills and my panic attack happened), I think it's 25 miles.

WOW, I'm listening to the weather, and we might actually have some rain!!! It's been over 35 days now with no rain. We were watching Seven Pounds last night and I was so jealous of the rainy scenes which I probably wouldn't have even noticed otherwise! 

lufferly - 2009-06-29 4:29 PM

I finally found the results from yesterdays race and I shaved 3:40 off from last years time!  Knocked time off in each event and my transitions. The race field was capped at 700 and there were over 80 that were listed as DNS (over 10%)!! My guess is many bowed out because they didn't want to race in an overheated sauna.  Looks like there were 553 that finished.

maxmansmom - 2009-07-02 5:43 PM Well, I suppose reading my training log will explain why I am limping..........but I could sure use advice on how to get the knot in my right butt cheek to go away, not to mention the kinda numb tingly down my leg........  I knew better than to do lunges !!!!  So far I took one muscle relaxer, then took a hot bath.......... it helped me to at least walk, but not stop the limp ! lol
I hope tomorrow it's all better ! lol

lyssa-gator - 2009-07-04 8:59 AM getting out two days in a row!! yahoo--wish it was raining

dcon - 2009-07-05 12:01 AM Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July. I'm back at home in Japan and hoping to get back into my exercise routines. I only ended up running three times and swimming once during the past 3 weeks. Unfortunately, my left hip has been getting sore whenever I run. Cycling seems to be okay and I got out for a good ride yesterday. I'm planning to get in a swim tomorrow to see if that bugs the hip or not.

MDHillSlug - 2009-07-06 10:10 AM I took my son to have his wisdom teeth out this morning and shortly I'll be waiting on the cable guy to come so it looks like no training for me today [/QUOTE

wisdom teeth removed! that is tramatic...hoping he faired it well!

and as for waiting for the cable guy....why is they always give you a time...like between 12 noon and 5 pm....they should just say 5 pm...because it never fails that he is there at the very latest he is scheduled....hoping yours was there early for you...so you still go the ride in...but for some reason I am HIGHLY doubtful!! haha

Sledge - 2009-07-07 6:53 AM

Well Lyssa, you would have been so proud of me today!  I went out for a run, and after 30 seconds it started to rain.  But rather than turning around and heading home, I kept going.  The rain certainly kept me cooler, but it sure didn't help my speed.

maxmansmom - 2009-07-07 6:57 AM So someone made poopie in the pool during open swim and when we got there thankfully the pool was closed.
Ok, how nasty is that ?........ I always knew that in a pool I swim in water, but ever knew I'd have to deal with poop.
I may be ruined forever !!

run_yc_run - 2009-07-07 9:23 AM

Congratulations on all the successes, gang! Sorry to have been MIA for so long- it's been tough not running with this stress fracture that doesn't seem to want to heal, and then I have to log workouts for my coach on another system- so I haven't been on as much as I would have liked.

I did 2/3 of a sprint tri on the weekend, including my first OWS. Yikes- with no line on the bottom of the lake and the wetsuit, it was a tough and looooonnnnng swim for me. I was pretty excited to get on the bike though and was really pleased with my ride. Since I DNF'd, I was disappointed that they didn't post my other splits but fairly certain that I was in the bottom 20 for swimmers but the top 10 for the bike leg. Still no secret where my weakness lies.

Funny story though- shortly after returning home from the race, a friend calls to say a friend of his would like to buy my bike. Within hours, the bike is gone, and off we go to the bike shop to pick up the one that I scoped out previously. Well then last night, the owner of the LBS calls to say that he messed up and should have tagged my new bike for someone else. So he offers me a HUGE upgrade (from Ultegra to Durarace!) for the same price. When we asked why he didn't give it to the other customer, he said she didn't like the colour of the upgraded bike! WTF?! It would be like saying I would rather a Honda Civic because they have it in red, even though the dealer is offering a Honda Accord for the same price in black. Oh well, their loss is my gain!

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!

 

Sledge - 2009-07-09 3:27 AM

Today is Julie's (GPOL's) birthday.  If you get a chance, go wish her a happy one.