SWBKRUN MENTOR GROUP - FULL (Page 16)

Hey Guys,

 Great races! Looking forward to hearing about other during the next few weeks.

I am doing 10K race tomorrow. Then the next is a Duathlon (4k,24k,4k) on May 21st. Looking forward that.

Good luck all.

Just back from the Sporting Life 10k race and believe it or not, I finished with a PB. Completed in 56M 24S, that's a 1 minute improvement on my best to date 10k finish.

 I think I'm finally injury free, and it feels good.

You can check out my Race Report for more details.

Completed my first sprint tri yesterday. I've been tapering for the last 4 weeks :-0 - believe me not a good idea. My swim was horrible - I finished almost DFL for the entire field. However, for the bike (13.5 miles) I finished around 80/200 and 75/200 for the run (5K). So in the end I finished right around the middle of the field, 105/200. My most disappointing stat was finishing near the back of my class (40-44).

So, some things I learned:

1. A poor swim doesn't kill you if you are strong on the bike. Making up 5 minutes on the bike is doable.

2. However, a strong bike will not save you if you have a horrible swim.

3. In training, swim for endurance not only speed.

4. Do at least one brick w/o (bike/run) per week. OUCH!

Hey Paul, that's a great time and catching up on the bike and run is great. What happened with the swim? Was it just further than you thought or was the water too cold?

Good learnings and you'll be stronger for the next one.

No, I'm just a really poor swimmer.  I'm still trying to learn how to swim & breathe even when tired.  But, yes, I learned a lot. 

Thx 

Well just did my first outside Brick workout of the season: 

Felt good to be on the bike outside. Nice area to cycle and fairly quiet. Rolling hills that kept things interesting. Completed 25k in 1hr 4minutes, not trying too hard, just keeping a nice easy pace.

 Run was good too. Felt good to loosen the legs after a ride. Was a nice easy paced run.

Weather was sunny but pretty cool to start, so had to wear a jacket and gloves too. Long pants also came in handy.

 Overall I think I'm ready for the Victorias Duathlon a week on Monday, I don't think I'll blase any speed records, but I will complete it.

 Good report and a great way for us all to learn from other racers.

 What is your next race?

I grew up in St. Petersburg.  Sure do miss the nice weather!

Where was the swim? 

-----
I grew up in St. Petersburg. Sure do miss the nice weather!
Where was the swim?
-----

-----
Good report and a great way for us all to learn from other racers.
What is your next race?
-----

Well, I did another race last night. A 5k in aid of Cancer research and opening of a new Running Room store in Toronto. Initially going to Pace Lee Anne (a race walker who wanted to finish in 30 minutes, which she did), but ended up doing my own race. Had a great rythm going that I managed to maintain for the race. Last 1 to 1.5k was up hill, but still managed to keep a good rythm and only slowed a little on the major up hill. Felt great and I think the rain kept things cool. No injuries this time either, so feeling great.

 Final time - 27M 17s for 5k.

I'm pretty sure that most races will not allow you to run "sans" shirt. Most require that you run with shirt and shoes (No shirt. No shoes. No race).

 Maybe you can try a swim in your tri shirt before the race to test is out?

Well, completed my first event of the season yesterday, the Victoria's Duathlon. It was a good event, although I didn't do so good. The bike was hard, with rolling hills. The second run was pretty hard for me.

 I have completed a race report, so if you have some time, you can read it and let me know your thoughts.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.