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 2010-07-01 9:13 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Regular  83 |  Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL!Dave and Adam - My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Familiy illnesses can be so hard. Brian, Dave and Adam - Thanks for the encouragement. My cycling 'coach' says I need more practice riding in a group, what better way to get it then signing up for more races. I love the thrill of competition, I just don't have a group to ride with on weekends until I get a little better. Since I'm the new kid on the 'bike', I'm slower than the others and I can't ride as far. So, a 10 miler sounded like a great idea. A little expensive for a training run, but hey, I get another t-shirt! I was going to sign up for a 45 mile Pedal and paddle, but he said I wasn't ready. My longest ride to date has been 23.5 miles. So he thought it was too far. But I'm going to plan on doing it next year. It's a 45 mile bike ride and you stop at each of 23 pools in the town and swim a lap. Goodness gracious, talk about transition practice! |
| 2010-07-01 9:25 AM in reply to: #2955440 |
Veteran 536  Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! BHannahs - 2010-07-01 9:59 AM DaisyzMom - 2010-07-01 5:54 AM Ok, I admit, I have a little problem. When it comes to doing things I have two modes. Procrastinate or go for it. Calling in a little bit to see if there is still room in a rpint tri in my hometown this weekend. It's a 300 yard downstream river swim, a 10 mile bike ride and a 5K run on one of those rails to trails program 'passages'. I hope I can get in, great practice and a great way to make myself train this weekend. -Carly It sounds like races and scheduled group training might be your best motivator - it's great when you can identify what gets you going. Sign up for the race, use it as a social training day, and have a great time! Nothing like a dead line (race) to make you motivated! Last year after I did my tri I got pretty lazy and my training just slipped away. I signed up yesterday for a sprint in Oct hopefully that will keep me focused for a few more months. |
| 2010-07-01 9:36 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Dave, Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Cancer is really tough on everyone my father passed away last year from it. Brian, I think I've learned that there are things I can and can't change and no matter what life just goes on. I always feel better after a training session. It's the clearest my mind gets during the day - so yeah I'll be out there! Carly, I think you are crazy - but in a good way  ! Keep signing up for races it's the best way to stay interested and motivated in the sport. |
| 2010-07-01 9:39 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Just went to my training log page and saw this green box on my calender - I said what the......Oh man it's my race in a week and a half. Jeez I kind'a havn't thought about it UNTIL NOW! |
| 2010-07-01 9:51 AM in reply to: #2955588 |
Master 1696  Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! acv - 2010-07-01 7:39 AM Just went to my training log page and saw this green box on my calender - I said what the......Oh man it's my race in a week and a half. Jeez I kind'a havn't thought about it UNTIL NOW! Relax, Adam.... you'll be fine. You can use it as a training day or a fun race. Edited by BHannahs 2010-07-01 9:55 AM |
Funny how those green squares can sneak up on you when they are at the beginning of next month's calendar, right? 
| 2010-07-01 9:53 AM in reply to: #2955501 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! DaisyzMom - 2010-07-01 7:13 AM I was going to sign up for a 45 mile Pedal and paddle, but he said I wasn't ready. My longest ride to date has been 23.5 miles. So he thought it was too far. But I'm going to plan on doing it next year. It's a 45 mile bike ride and you stop at each of 23 pools in the town and swim a lap. Goodness gracious, talk about transition practice! Okay - maybe it's the sick/crazy triathlete in me, but this sounds like an AWESOME time. I have visions of people toward the end just trying to ride their bikes through pools to avoid getting off and back on. Definitely sign up for next year!! |
| 2010-07-01 3:44 PM in reply to: #2955644 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Is this weird? |
| 2010-07-01 4:13 PM in reply to: #2956723 |
Regular 129 Olathe, KS | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! acv - 2010-07-01 3:44 PM Is this weird? I have had it both ways, the last race they didn't require us to wear the number on the bike, but the first one they made us wear it in both events. whats really weird is that it is the same RD and timing company  |
| 2010-07-01 4:29 PM in reply to: #2956723 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! acv - 2010-07-01 1:44 PM Is this weird? Like Dave, I have seen it done both ways. For events where they don't require it on the bike, there are numbers on your helmet, your bike frame, or both. If they require it on the bike, no big deal. Just put your race belt on in T1 instead of T2. Should make T2 go really fast. |
| 2010-07-02 8:14 AM in reply to: #2956802 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! BHannahs - 2010-07-01 5:29 PM acv - 2010-07-01 1:44 PM Is this weird? Like Dave, I have seen it done both ways. For events where they don't require it on the bike, there are numbers on your helmet, your bike frame, or both. If they require it on the bike, no big deal. Just put your race belt on in T1 instead of T2. Should make T2 go really fast. They have bike frame number which are required to bo on your bike - T2 will be fast I'm just worried about T1. It's just another thing to do. I think Monday is going to be transition practice day....Should get the wife and kids rolling there eyes Edited by acv 2010-07-02 8:15 AM |
| 2010-07-04 7:09 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! T1 and your bike shoes: Are any off you using the rubber band trick and leaving your shoes clipped in? If so do you ride down the road for a little bit with your feet on top of the shoes and then insert them as you pedal? This seems to work pretty well. I was wondering if anyone has any other useful tips for doing this technique? Edited by acv 2010-07-04 7:09 AM |
| 2010-07-04 9:30 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Regular 83 | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Adam- I'm sorry, I can't helpp you there, that is way over my head right now. Tri yesterday - oh my....that's all I can say! (Ok, you twisted my arm, I'll elaborate!) First off - It was a little chilly at 7:30am when i got there to set up transitions and register. No bike racks(is that common?) A couple of tri bikes, mostly road, and several mountain bikes....so I figure, good mix of people and abilities. Get registered, get my chip and band and start to head off to warm up. Finally they call a meeting and give a few notes about the swim(didn't mention anything about the bike or the run....) Take a commenorative group picture and we head to the start. I'm a strong swimmer sao I head towards the front and I notice a few people in wetsuits. Thinking it's July in a river, can't be that cold, right? WRONG!!! It was take your breath away freezing cold in the water and I am chattering sitting there thinking, I can do anything for a few minutes right? SO I finally am off, getting kicked and such by some guy in a wetsuit and aqua shoes. Who won't let me pass him, so I finally get right beside him and it's so shallow, he stands up and starts running on the rocks and steps on my hand. OUCH! So 4 minutes and 20 seconds later I'm running on the shore for the timing mat....WOO HOO! I made it through the 'icy cold river'(any Dora fans out there will understand!) and now I'm heading to my bike. Can't quite make myself run, as I'm too cold to move really...so I kind of half jog up the hill, across the street to my bike. I like the transition area I picked, it was sort of in the middle, but closer to the timing mat and I had lots of empty slots around me, so I had plenty of room without bumping into a lot of people. Transition goes ok, but DH thinks I was moving slow, finally walk my bike to the timing mat, hop on and off I go! I knew this was going to be a brutal uphill course, and I was ready to take my time and really think of it as a training ride. So, I get going on the first part and it's a lot less hilly than I remember the town being, and I'm doing ok...I make it past the long gradual up hill, miles 3-5, and then through the brutal uphill steep climbs of mile 6-7.5 and I've got a hort little downhill that wrapped around behind the high school when I notice a kid at the bottom of the hill changing a tire. Just about that time, I remember there is a wide grate across the road at the bottom of the hill I'm coming down.(Would probably have been worth a mention at the meeting right? And is this common to have road hazards on courses?) Anyway, two flat tires, one spare....I was out with 2.5 miles of a 10 mile ride and only had one more uphill to go.... SO, I now have 1 flat tire and one questionable fixed tire. SO disappointed and upset! |
| 2010-07-04 12:55 PM in reply to: #2960455 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! DaisyzMom - 2010-07-04 10:30 AM Adam- I'm sorry, I can't helpp you there, that is way over my head right now. Tri yesterday - oh my....that's all I can say! (Ok, you twisted my arm, I'll elaborate!) First off - It was a little chilly at 7:30am when i got there to set up transitions and register. No bike racks(is that common?) A couple of tri bikes, mostly road, and several mountain bikes....so I figure, good mix of people and abilities. Get registered, get my chip and band and start to head off to warm up. Finally they call a meeting and give a few notes about the swim(didn't mention anything about the bike or the run....) Take a commenorative group picture and we head to the start. I'm a strong swimmer sao I head towards the front and I notice a few people in wetsuits. Thinking it's July in a river, can't be that cold, right? WRONG!!! It was take your breath away freezing cold in the water and I am chattering sitting there thinking, I can do anything for a few minutes right? SO I finally am off, getting kicked and such by some guy in a wetsuit and aqua shoes. Who won't let me pass him, so I finally get right beside him and it's so shallow, he stands up and starts running on the rocks and steps on my hand. OUCH! So 4 minutes and 20 seconds later I'm running on the shore for the timing mat....WOO HOO! I made it through the 'icy cold river'(any Dora fans out there will understand!) and now I'm heading to my bike. Can't quite make myself run, as I'm too cold to move really...so I kind of half jog up the hill, across the street to my bike. I like the transition area I picked, it was sort of in the middle, but closer to the timing mat and I had lots of empty slots around me, so I had plenty of room without bumping into a lot of people. Transition goes ok, but DH thinks I was moving slow, finally walk my bike to the timing mat, hop on and off I go! I knew this was going to be a brutal uphill course, and I was ready to take my time and really think of it as a training ride. So, I get going on the first part and it's a lot less hilly than I remember the town being, and I'm doing ok...I make it past the long gradual up hill, miles 3-5, and then through the brutal uphill steep climbs of mile 6-7.5 and I've got a hort little downhill that wrapped around behind the high school when I notice a kid at the bottom of the hill changing a tire. Just about that time, I remember there is a wide grate across the road at the bottom of the hill I'm coming down.(Would probably have been worth a mention at the meeting right? And is this common to have road hazards on courses?) Anyway, two flat tires, one spare....I was out with 2.5 miles of a 10 mile ride and only had one more uphill to go.... SO, I now have 1 flat tire and one questionable fixed tire. SO disappointed and upset! Carly, OMG thats a really tough day! Chalk it up as an "experience" and just look forward to your next tri. Way to suck it up and do the swim! One tip that I picked up was to get in the water before the race so your body can adjust a little to the water. In really cold water just diving in can cause a little shock to your system if your not used to it. It's great that you did it keep doing them! PS All the races around here have bike racks and at most of the races there are hundreds (500+)of people racing so racks are mandatory in order to fit everyone. Edited by acv 2010-07-04 12:56 PM |
| 2010-07-04 5:41 PM in reply to: #2960698 |
Regular 129 Olathe, KS | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! acv - 2010-07-04 12:55 PM DaisyzMom - 2010-07-04 10:30 AM Adam- I'm sorry, I can't helpp you there, that is way over my head right now. Tri yesterday - oh my....that's all I can say! (Ok, you twisted my arm, I'll elaborate!) First off - It was a little chilly at 7:30am when i got there to set up transitions and register. No bike racks(is that common?) A couple of tri bikes, mostly road, and several mountain bikes....so I figure, good mix of people and abilities. Get registered, get my chip and band and start to head off to warm up. Finally they call a meeting and give a few notes about the swim(didn't mention anything about the bike or the run....) Take a commenorative group picture and we head to the start. I'm a strong swimmer sao I head towards the front and I notice a few people in wetsuits. Thinking it's July in a river, can't be that cold, right? WRONG!!! It was take your breath away freezing cold in the water and I am chattering sitting there thinking, I can do anything for a few minutes right? SO I finally am off, getting kicked and such by some guy in a wetsuit and aqua shoes. Who won't let me pass him, so I finally get right beside him and it's so shallow, he stands up and starts running on the rocks and steps on my hand. OUCH! So 4 minutes and 20 seconds later I'm running on the shore for the timing mat....WOO HOO! I made it through the 'icy cold river'(any Dora fans out there will understand!) and now I'm heading to my bike. Can't quite make myself run, as I'm too cold to move really...so I kind of half jog up the hill, across the street to my bike. I like the transition area I picked, it was sort of in the middle, but closer to the timing mat and I had lots of empty slots around me, so I had plenty of room without bumping into a lot of people. Transition goes ok, but DH thinks I was moving slow, finally walk my bike to the timing mat, hop on and off I go! I knew this was going to be a brutal uphill course, and I was ready to take my time and really think of it as a training ride. So, I get going on the first part and it's a lot less hilly than I remember the town being, and I'm doing ok...I make it past the long gradual up hill, miles 3-5, and then through the brutal uphill steep climbs of mile 6-7.5 and I've got a hort little downhill that wrapped around behind the high school when I notice a kid at the bottom of the hill changing a tire. Just about that time, I remember there is a wide grate across the road at the bottom of the hill I'm coming down.(Would probably have been worth a mention at the meeting right? And is this common to have road hazards on courses?) Anyway, two flat tires, one spare....I was out with 2.5 miles of a 10 mile ride and only had one more uphill to go.... SO, I now have 1 flat tire and one questionable fixed tire. SO disappointed and upset! Carly, OMG thats a really tough day! Chalk it up as an "experience" and just look forward to your next tri. Way to suck it up and do the swim! One tip that I picked up was to get in the water before the race so your body can adjust a little to the water. In really cold water just diving in can cause a little shock to your system if your not used to it. It's great that you did it keep doing them! PS All the races around here have bike racks and at most of the races there are hundreds (500+)of people racing so racks are mandatory in order to fit everyone. Sounds like a rough day, but hey, it was a triathlon, so it couldn't be all that bad. Sounds like the guy with the aqua socks and wetsuit was quite a character, I have run into a couple guys like that. Had one guy telling me to hurry up on the bike and get out of his way, so i could pass him on the first incline. I am with adam on the water temp issue, I get in at least to acclimate and if i have a wetsuit on, let some water in to get it over with. that sucks with the bike, We had a similar issue this year, they resurfaced the road and it was uneven on a steep decline, several guys went down hard and fast, not cool, and yeah, you are 100% right, pre-race mention should have happened. Hope you are happy you tried, and your next one will be better. |
| 2010-07-06 7:48 AM in reply to: #2960922 |
Regular 83 | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! dmwill37 - 2010-07-04 6:41 PM ...Hope you are happy you tried, and your next one will be better. I am happy I tried. It was a fun day and my grandma(who is 79) got to come out and see me do something. I think this will be the last tri that I don't at least rive the course ahead of time. I will definitely be looking for the pre-rides to make sure I know about stuff like that in the future! |
| 2010-07-06 8:39 AM in reply to: #2962703 |
Regular 129 Olathe, KS | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! DaisyzMom - 2010-07-06 7:48 AM dmwill37 - 2010-07-04 6:41 PM ...Hope you are happy you tried, and your next one will be better. I am happy I tried. It was a fun day and my grandma(who is 79) got to come out and see me do something. I think this will be the last tri that I don't at least rive the course ahead of time. I will definitely be looking for the pre-rides to make sure I know about stuff like that in the future! Awesome that your grandmother could come see you, that is fantastic! My grandmother is very ill and cannot come, but my mother told me she has told everyone about her grandson the triathlete, even mentioning my upcoming triathlon, running and bicycling races. I had no idea she was that interested, but apparently she is very proud, as i am sure your grandmother is as well. Good job and keep on keepinon! |
| 2010-07-06 9:05 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Sorry you had such a rough day, Carly. Hopefully, at the very least, it was a learning experience and you'll be able to apply that experience to your next events. I've got to give you huge props for toughing out that swim, though - WOW! |
| 2010-07-06 1:57 PM in reply to: #2780242 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Hey everyone, Just wanted to pass on a quick gear review (hopefully next week I’ll has some time for a full review). It’s for the Nathan Speed 2 hydration belt. I’ve been searching for a way to carry a decent amount of water on my runs and this belt has worked out really well. Pros:
Cons:
Conclusion: The bottles are very easy to remove and store on the fly. I think this is due mostly because the holster is plastic so nothing snags when sliding the bottles back in. This belt also features an elastic waist band with Velcro adjustment. All in all this makes it very comfortable in use. If you need more water they have the 4 bottle version the 4R. For more info:
Edited by acv 2010-07-06 1:58 PM |
| 2010-07-08 7:03 AM in reply to: #2963885 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Today I fit into a size 34 waist shorts. Honestly I can't remember the last time I was able to fit into a 34. I would guess it was back in high school about 20 years ago. This is a nice fringe benefit of doing tri's.  Edited by acv 2010-07-08 7:52 AM |
| 2010-07-08 8:18 AM in reply to: #2967604 |
Regular 129 Olathe, KS | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! acv - 2010-07-08 7:03 AM Today I fit into a size 34 waist shorts. Honestly I can't remember the last time I was able to fit into a 34. I would guess it was back in high school about 20 years ago. This is a nice fringe benefit of doing tri's. That is very, very, very awesome!!!! You should be very proud of yourself. I have come down from a size 40 to a 35/36 (depending on the brand). It feels great doesnt it, keep up the good work!!! |
| 2010-07-08 8:36 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Regular 83 | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Ok, so I'm sure by now you all know what I'm about to say..... Yes, you guessed it, I signed up for another race. That stupid DNF is haunting me and now I want to fix it. My MIL is going to go with me this time. Jason(who doesn't seem to be too active here) is on the list to race. Anyway, it's a pool swim rolling ride, flat run easy course. (Not sure who's standards determine any tri to be easy....but I'm not going to argue with a flat run!) Adam and Dave - Congrats on the weightloss. I love it when smaller clothes fit. I am pulling things out of the closet that I haven't worn in YEARS!!! I'm officially smaller than when I got married, and I am only 16 pounds away from being smaller than when I met my husband. (And 21 pounds from goal!!!) |
| 2010-07-08 8:59 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Adam, Dave, and Carly - Congratulations on the weight loss and fitting into the smaller clothes - that's a great feeling, and it is so satisfying to have to shop for new clothes because you have 'undergrown' the ones you are wearing! Not only is it fun to look at smaller sizes than you are used to, but the feeling of looking good in a wider variety of styles is gratifying - great job!!! Edited by BHannahs 2010-07-08 9:02 AM |
| 2010-07-08 9:01 AM in reply to: #2967794 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! DaisyzMom - 2010-07-08 6:36 AM Ok, so I'm sure by now you all know what I'm about to say..... Yes, you guessed it, I signed up for another race. That stupid DNF is haunting me and now I want to fix it. My MIL is going to go with me this time. Jason(who doesn't seem to be too active here) is on the list to race. Anyway, it's a pool swim rolling ride, flat run easy course. (Not sure who's standards determine any tri to be easy....but I'm not going to argue with a flat run!) Adam and Dave - Congrats on the weightloss. I love it when smaller clothes fit. I am pulling things out of the closet that I haven't worn in YEARS!!! I'm officially smaller than when I got married, and I am only 16 pounds away from being smaller than when I met my husband. (And 21 pounds from goal!!!) That's great news, Carly!! You already have your race day bad luck out of the way, so the next one will be smooth sailing. Go out and take the frustration of the DNF out on that 'easy' course!!! |
| 2010-07-08 1:13 PM in reply to: #2780242 |
Veteran 536 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Found a good you tube video on transitions |
| 2010-07-09 11:53 AM in reply to: #2780242 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: BHannahs's Group - FULL! Good luck this weekend, Adam. Finally time to put the taper madness aside and just race. Have fun!!! |
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