Gray Guys/Girls Master's Focus Triathlon Mentor Group--Now Open (Page 17)

George ... falls are crazy that way.  I've done similar and came away once with a knot literally the size of a golf ball on my calf, and had no idea how if happened.  You may have banged it on the handlebar reflexively as you began to fall.  And the suggestion for ice is definitely a good one, maybe ibuprofen too if you can take them. 

Deb - the things we go thru to do what we want ... we're definitely passionate and yes - a little crazy too!!

Last week was a dud for me.  I put a lot of energy into finishing up my barn and got to a point on Saturday where I threw in the towel and called a contractor to finish the job.  This works out the best as I can get the work done; there's no risk of me getting electrocuted; the work gets done safely, and I get back to my training.

Weather here for next week looks OK ... not great but I look to get some road time in.  Next event for me is in 2 weeks.  It's a 100k, local bike ride in support of MS research.  Hope all have had a good weekend and have a good upcoming week.

Ciao - Dorm

Mike, welcome to the group and as Scott said ... yes we're (you too) crazy.  This is a really good group, wherein there seems a broader spread of experience and you should definitely benefit from the group. 

Dorm

Hey George,

Hoping you get good news today.

Dave, I just read your post and the results on the indoor tri ... great job!  Competition is fun and especially with your results.

Ciao ... Dorm

My MD doesn't think my wrist is fractured either but I'll go for an x-ray this week just to confirm it.  I pretty much feel back to normal.  Just a residual bit of a cough and sinus issues from my illness.  My wrist is feeling pretty good, not perfect. and the swelling is going down a bit more each day.  I had no trouble cycling 60km on Saturday (except for normal saddle issues).

Today, I swam full strength and enjoyed it then ran my second fastest 10K to date and enjoyed that as well.  Considering I was aiming to stay in Zn 2 and not push harder on the run I felt really good while running and not exhausted afterwards.

Driving to the pool this morning I realized I've only got 4 weeks to my first sprint of the year.

Scott - question for you.  I've been following your Sprint Build 3x for the last 6 weeks and re-did my STP test this morning.  Previous STP was 2:15, for the test this morning I calculated it at 2:07.  I was hoping to be a little faster but wasn't expecting that much of a drop.  I'm sure part of it is just the fact that I've been getting to the pool consistently 3 days a week and putting in more overall yardage than I was before.   Don't get me wrong - I'm thrilled that I seem to be making some progress with my swim (especially since my first race of the season is next weekend ), just want to make sure this seems reasonable.

Hope everyone is having a good week.
Janet

Hi Janet,

Yep, that is consistent with what I generally see.  We just did a new STP test for an athlete I have been working with about 5-weeks.  He experienced a 6-second drop in 4-weeks.  You had 8-seconds in 6-weeks, he had 6-seconds in 4-weeks.  That is essentially the same rate of change. 

Good job!  Keep it up!

Steve - I was beginning to wonder what had happened to you but then I remembered Lavaman so I just assumed you were having a good time.  Obviously, I was wrong.  Sounds like you've had more than your share of problems.

If you don't mind me asking, how did you come down with the asthma?  At times when I'm running I wonder if I could be on the verge of it.  

Glad to hear you had a good day at Lavaman.  

I received an email from a lady I often swim with.  Apparently on Saturday she was cycling to meet some friends for a long ride when a car pulled out in front of her and knocked her onto the hood of another vehicle.  The driver hit her while talking on her cell phone and initially took off but soon came back.  Probably a good thing because witnesses got her license number.

She said that landing on the hood of the second car broke her fall and likely saved her from more serious injury.  So far she just has a sore shoulder, some bruising. stiff neck and won't be swimming for a while.  But she has been running without issue (typical triathlete, eh).

I know everyone knows about the dangers of cycling but please be careful out there.

Finally we get a nice weekend!  No rain and highs in the 70's.  And just in time for my first race of the season tomorrow morning.  Went out for a short ride this morning (still trying to get used to riding clipless outdoors), came home and got the bike ready for tomorrow, now I'm just chilling for the rest of the day - enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Janet

Great job David. I'd love to have your speed.

Janet ... hope your race went well.

Steve ... glad you're back in the mix.  I'd wondered about you; sorry to hear about the issues, but hope you've turned the corner and back on track.

Weather here was perfect this weekend ... lo-70's, brilliant sunshine and cool mornings.  Got in my first longish ride today (42 miles) and rode in an area I'd not ridden in for a couple of years.  It was satisfying to look at my Strava results and compare previous rides to today ... had a lot of PB's for today's ride.  Looks like the hours spent on the trainer are paying off.

Hope all had a good weekend.

Ciao - Dorm