Team No DNF - FULL (Page 16)

esc - 2009-05-31 7:32 PM

Link to my race report for my 10K if anyone is interested: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=161491

Not my speediest of races but I think I did pretty well after a very busy month.  One of my goals was to have a steady race - run all 6.2 miles consistently - which is something I've struggled with in the past.  At least I was sucessful on that front.  I even had a little kick left for the end and managed to pass a few folks in the last 800m or so.

Cutlass454 - 2009-06-01 8:08 PM I hit one of the big running milestones tonight.  I not only ran the longest distance in my life, but I also hit under the 10 min/mile mark.  WOOHOO!!!!  

The distance is just shy of my first race distance, but I now have more confidence that I can actually run the distance.  Hope everyone's training this week goes well.

Also, I have bought a few goodies for my bike, and I need to get them installed.  Picked up a set of aero bars, tri specific saddle and a fast forward seatpost.  I'm going to get everything installed and then start tweaking the fit, unless I just can't get it, then I'll take her to the LBS. 

Cutlass454 - 2009-06-01 11:08 PM I hit one of the big running milestones tonight.  I not only ran the longest distance in my life, but I also hit under the 10 min/mile mark.  WOOHOO!!!!  

The distance is just shy of my first race distance, but I now have more confidence that I can actually run the distance.  Hope everyone's training this week goes well.

Also, I have bought a few goodies for my bike, and I need to get them installed.  Picked up a set of aero bars, tri specific saddle and a fast forward seatpost.  I'm going to get everything installed and then start tweaking the fit, unless I just can't get it, then I'll take her to the LBS. 

zachkoe - 2009-06-02 8:51 AM Great job on the running milestone!!!

Any hints on the swimming to running transition? I got out of the pool this morning after swimming and nearly walked into a wall my legs were so wobbly.

Chaderbox - 2009-06-02 6:14 AM

Maybe you are kicking too much/hard during the swim? 

zachkoe - 2009-06-03 7:42 AM What are some good ways to work on just my kick? I think if I was just trying to swim and focus on my kick I would stop breathing or sink... I forget to breath a lot.

alexenafi - 2009-06-07 8:40 AM

I'm doing the Guelph tri that weekend (Sept 5th). It's too bad they don't have OLY there. But it is a longer sprint (750/30/7.5).
My race is on the Sat so if I don't end up getting out of the city after that then I will come see you at Milton.

Glad you found your race.

Fi

p.s. Divorce stuff is moving fwd so should be able to buy my bike in July.

Cutlass454 - 2009-06-08 7:37 PM I too am taking a couple days off.  I did something to my back on Saturday and it was out of alignment.  A quick trip to the chiropractor today seemed to help.  They told me to take it easy for at least 24 hours.  I'm going to put the bike back on the trainer tomorrow night and try it to see how the back feels.  That way I can watch my Red Wings win Lord Stanley's Cup tomorrow night!!!!!!!!  

tkd.teacher - 2009-06-09 11:20 AM [
Pish. You are going to be SORELY disappointed. There WILL be a game 7. (And if the dead wings win, I'm kicking you out of the group. j/k)

John

Cutlass454 - 2009-06-10 8:38 PM

Well, you got half your wish right.  There is going to be a game 7.  Too bad for you, but I'm not going to leave the group.  :-)

My back finally felt good enough to at least get out and run tonight.  I think I could have went longer, but it was going for 11:00 when I stopped.

Our thread was almost at the bottom of the list.  Thought I would bump it back up.  

My training will be spotty this weekend.  We're leaving to go camping on Friday, but I plan on bringing the running shoes and swim suit, as well as the mountain bike.  Don't know how much time I'll spend in the water though.  Still too cold and I don't own a wet suit yet.   Hope everyone's week is going good.

Kevin