Whizzzzz's Group -- Full! (Page 16)

Nancy,

Go back and look at my race report from Elmwood.  I was the last person in. I was frustrated by the ambulance being right behind me and the 4 wheelers kept coming back to see what my progress was on the run.  I was mad at myself for letting Mike and our friends down.  After the race I had serious doubts about whether I would ever do another race. 

I understand all of your frustrations.  BTDT.  You have trained for this. The whole point of doing something outside of our comfort zones is to achieve greater goals.  We only grow by learning from our mistakes and even our successes.  Finishing last is only a lasting mistake   if we don't learn from it.  I often refer back to something I ask our scouts at the end of a long campout and are feeling frustrated over what was NOT accomplished.  Did you have fun (don't answer this right after a race that you finished last in or didnot hit your target times), did you learn something about yourself or your sommunity today and did you meet someone new?  If you can answer yes to all of these questions then you have had a succesful day.  I have to constantly refer back to these three questions when my self doubts start setting in.  Feel free to give me a call (I'll send it in a PM) if you want to talk more.

wow!!!!!!!!!!, those are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now you can sign up for the Horrible Hilly Hundred next year, he he

Congratulations... enjoy the bikes!!!!

Now that I have a training plan for the rest of the season, I'm thinking about what to do in the off season. At the moment, I'm thinking of completing a Marathon early next year (end of March). If I do that, then I will only have a couple of months (Nov-Dec) of non-race driven training.

I'm thinking of spending some time climbing rock walls, roller blading (if the winter is mild), or picking up aikido again.

So, what do you plan on doing during the off season?

I( read that as "picking up an Akita" and I thought - yeah, those are heavy dogs, that would be a good work out....

I think I will work on the running and pick up some more yoga/palates or something once it gets too cold for biking...  or get in on the spoin classes at the gym

I'm anxiously awaiting the off season, quite honestly. Last HIM this weekend in Washington. Then it's going to be a mental endurance event to get me to the Chicago Marathon on October 7. This is what happens to me sometimes when I start my season too early. My first race was in the end of March! I'm quite ready to be finished.

I knew this was going to be a stretch, though. Next year I won't start so early and go so late!

I intend to do lots of NOTHING for about a week or two... then this winter, it's going to be all about working my run. Knees allowing. (!!!)  

I've been challenged to complete an Oly next season sooooo

I novice teach on Tuesday/Thursdays so I'm planning on going swimming on those mornings since I know that I have to be up early anyway.  My goal is to run until the snow is too deep to run in.  that means I'm gonna have to go get some cold weather gear.  I'm saving up for a new bike so I will probably stay with McFuzz's trainer or use the stationary at school.  Not sure how many tris I'll do next year as the boys and hubby will be gearing up for Philmont (hiking in the mountains of New Mexico).  I wasn't happy with my last tri (that's what Iget for not training because I deemed it too hot out!) so I hope to do it again with better results. 

You're not totally nuts!  I've toyed with the idea of ding a HIM next season!! I think being certifiable is why we are in this specific group!!! Whizzz care to comment?

Hi Peeps, been out and about traveling to Washington... We are here... and Holy Moly... it's going to be a hilly hilly bike course. Some parts are 8% grade for what seems like miles. I was going to bring a camera along on the bike because the scenery is fantastic, but I don't think I'll be able to let go of my handlebars for any length of time to take photos. It's either up hill or down hill... nothing in between!!

So Lord only knows how this is going to go. My run is questionable as it is. It will be interesting to say the very least.

Wish me luck. Mentor your mentor! 

I should be able to get back on line sometime tomorrow.

If you love the training, then train - it's not a waste of time to maintain fitness. Some people think racing is fun and motivating. Some people don't. There a plenty of people who run for fitness and never race. The same for swimming and biking.  Triathlete carries the connotation of racing in a way the individual disciplines don't. So rename yourself a linear sportsman (or come up with your own moniker, and explain to anyone who asks that it refers to someone who bikes, swims, and runs for fun and fitness) and keep doing what you enjoy.

It is possible that you're still tired from you event two weeks ago. Take a few days off and see how you feel.