Mav's Massachusetts Mentor Group/Full for the Season (Page 16)

Congrats to all of you who raced on Sunday!  It sounds like you all had a blast.  I would second Mav's suggestion to write race reports if you haven't already.  I like reading those. I wish I could've at least run a virtual 10 miler with you, but by the end of last week I was exhausted and coming down with a cold!  

Thanks for all of you condolences.  It was a LONG week.  I was never more anxious to get back to work (even with a cold)!  Not sure if I'll get out to run today, but will try to get out tomorrow if I don't.  (I probably should've stayed home from work either yesterday or today, but I didn't feel like I could after being out all last week.)

I'm starting to look at HIM training plans.  I will probably do the beginner one here on BT with some modifications (more biking, less swimming).  I also need to fix a flat (yes my bike has a flat on the trainer!) so I can get back to riding at least some.  I'm sure I'll have a million question for you all once I start looking at the plan more closely.

Hi. I have an extra copy of  of the Total Immersion book, "Triathlon Swimming Made Easy," by Terry Laughlin.  I'd love to pass it along;  does anyone want it?   I'll pop it in the mail to you-

http://www.amazon.com/Triathlon-Swimming-Made-Easy-Open-Water/dp/1931009074

 I Would love it! I can even pass it along to someone else when I am done

Great - PM me your address ?  I'll send it along.  I like TI and I'm sure it has helped my form in the past several months

I just found the results on coolrunning.com - http://coolrunning.com/results/12/ma/Feb19_OldFas_set1.shtml

... keep in mind that you probably have a few extra seconds on your official time if you were far back from the starting line.  At least that's what I'm telling myself so I feel justified in shaving off a few seconds, haha!! 

Photos of the puppies are in my blog. Glad you signed up for the 5K...when is it, my husband is looking for more 5Ks to do.

Ah they are beautifully adorable!

The race is on Sunday, March 18th @9am

Glad everyone is all signed up for Quincy! I still have to do it...on the list for today!

Today looks fantastic. Hope everyone can get out and enjoy the warmth!!!!

I finally psyched myself up (and calmed down my nerves) enough to plan my first bike ride outside on the new bike with clip-in pedals today.  As I was getting dressed for the ride, I remembered that my bike shoes are in my locker at the gym, doh!  Looks like that will have to wait.  It IS another beautiful day out there, hope some of you are able to make it outside!  Now my workout plan for today has changed to some strength training/core work in front of the tv, sigh...

I'm really hoping to fit in an OLY race this season. (Or OELIE race if you're Erin, haha!)  It seems like a lot of the Oly races around here are in late August/early Sept and I'll be on vacation with family around that time this summer.  So I'm considering the Max Performance Title 9 Mass State Oly Tri on July 15th.  Has anyone ever done this race (can't remember)?  Thoughts?  Would anyone else be up for doing it with me? 

Here's the website -- http://www.maxperformanceonline.com/massstaterace.html

Wouldit be crazy to do my first Oly one week after a sprint tri (I've already registered for this)??

Kristen, I think you could definately do both races. I would suggest you do the sprint as a "rehersal" and not race all out...that way you will recover and be able to do the oly distance without difficulty. Just be sure you keep your training very light the week between the two races.

I too am thinking of doing an oly...this looks like a good one...but the timing may not work for me. I like MAx races a lot!!!

Another beautiful day today folks!!!!! I may go to lakeville and ride...I like to ride on flat roads

me too!  i swear that the capstone cameras have a "muffin top" zoom lens that they use every time they take a photo of me!  and i thought i looked pretty good that day, haha - such a reality check! :P

YES I want to do the Mass St "Ah-lee" on 7/15 !!    YAY     Crossing my fingers for mav's plans too.

Morning!!!!

Hope everyone had a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful day!

What is this white stuff falling from the sky?????

Yesterday I was able to ride 50 down in Lakeville. Rode one loop of the Patriot HIM course and some of the Cranberry "ollie" couurse. The roads down there are so flat and beautiful. I cannot believe how warm it was outside. The winds picked up at the end and I had to quit...just became a little too unsafe.

I have to check out those Capstone photos...I am sure we all look fantastic.

What's everyone doing this weekend????

i thought the snow was really pretty this morning.  i'm only saying that b/c there was no accumulation, haha! 

i went to a masters swim practice today but literally had to drag my butt there b/c we had another rough night's sleep in our house last night.  i'm headed to NY to my parents' for the weekend with my 2 girls, and i cannot WAIT to have a 2 night "vacation" from my son's late night crib parties!!  my poor husband will have to deal, nothing like some good father/son bonding, right?  haha! 

my brother is getting married in april, so his fiancee's wedding shower is in NY this weekend.  it will be nice to see family.  i have an 8 miler on tap for tomorrow, hoping to get out there early before the bridal shower. 

hope you all have a great weekend!!!

Morning All!

Kristen, I hope you had a fun and sleep filled weekend!LOL

I have the TI videos if anyone is interested in a copy just pm me!

I went to Wells Maine yesterday to house hunt with my son. He is looking to buy his first house. Very exciting. I love the beach so it will be great to have a child with a house near the beach

Only 3 weeks to the Quincy half and 5 K ...hows everyone feeling? I have a long run on Fri...looking forward to it.Hahaha

Chris and Daniel ...you still with us????

Nancy...you out there running??

Erin I hope you are feeling better

Courtney...how are you?

Erica is studying...I am sure

Hey y'all; i'm looking forward to the Quincy Half & soup too!  It will be fun to see you again. Can't believe I forgot to get a photo of us in Foxboro!   Kristen & mav & I are doing the Half; how many are in the 5K besides Kim?

I think we are all back to normal eating around here this week and I'm trying to be faithful to my training plan.  But, SNOW ?!?!?!  Last week I only got in one Spin class between the two GI crises.  BTW - Kim, I did put your TI book in the mail yesterday sorry for the delay

My new/used bike has the original tires, and I've had it on the trainer this winter, so I ordered new tires for the season (Mommy' birthday present).   After reading a bunch of BT threads, I got "Gatorskins"  because I do NOT want to deal with a flat in a race. Anyone have experience with these?

I run Gatorskins. I don't have a ton of miles on them, but so far so good.  I've raced in them two or three times (just sprints though).  I'm intending to use them in my HIM as well.