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When I started back to running last fall, 5K seemed like such a long distance.  I love looking back in my training log so I can see how far I've come.   It's great to be able to do a 5K whenever I want!

And for those in the group who are still at the beginning of their run programs, just trust the plan and stick with it.  In a few months you'll be running 5Ks whenever you want, too.

Good luck this weekend to all who are racing. 

Got home at 11pm last night from the last trailer load of cattle, then up at 5:15am to drive to a swim.   Got away with it because we needed more cattle vaccine!    Decided to do my first semi-brick, i.e. go for a quick bike ride after swimming.  I don't know if to be an official brick you have to ride in your swimsuit or not, but it was much to cold for that.   Anyway, rather than it being a semi-brick, I think it was a solid concrete wall!!! :p

I learned a lot of things this morning - like check the wind mph, eat something before you try to make the body work so hard, etc.   Took off down a nice freeway frontage road, working on proper gear changes, lots of hills...it was all going so well I thought I could go ahead and do 10 miles...turn around at about 5.25 and then reality struck!   40mph gusts, wind steady at 25+....just me, a bike, wind and no where to hide.    I pedaled a short distance, my HR climbed, I was exhausted and so I stopped and got off.  I stood there in the very cold wind and my mind started saying "I can't do this!  I can't make it back.  What should I do?  Is there anyone I can call?"    I know a few people in that small town, but not very well.   I thought of calling 911 (yes, luckily I had thought to keep my cell phone on me), but that seemed so embarrassing!  Around here they still put the weekly "police report" in the local newspaper....I could see the heading..."Crazed women picked up on S. Frontage Road". LOL    I started walking and decided to change the tape playing in my head...."I CAN do this!   I AM a Triathlete!   It is only 5+ miles!"    I rode on the downhills and as far uphill as I could stand, then got off and walked again.   I was truly amazed at how strong the wind was!   I had to pedal hard even on the downhill because if I stopped pedaling, the wind would bring me to a complete stop!   That is defying gravity!  150lbs on wheels should move forward when pointed downhill!!!  

 Well, I did finally make it and I was never so glad to see my car.   I was beaming interiorly with pride though because I didn't give up.   My body was shaking from the exertion and lack of food, so I drove to the grocery store (needed family groceries anyway) got a protein bar and a gatorade and started eating them as I shopped.    I felt better but boy oh boy can I tell that I pushed my body too hard.   It will be awhile before I try cycling into that kind of wind again!

So there is my story....and I'm stickin' to it!!

Well, they just got more cattle in...time to go back to the corral.

More later
Sharie

Edited by ranchrunner 2009-05-08 9:49 PM

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Well, Chris, you have ungodly humidity down there, I don't think I will be going to FL anytime soon to do a Tri! Even with all the humidity here in the DC area we can't compete with FL.

Sharie, sounds like a funny story to tell after your first tri is over! Those were some serious winds, I can't imagine comming to a stop on a downhill!

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I just got back from my first "organized race" ever!!! Woohoo!!! I feel so good!!! Finished the half marathon with a smile on my face (and a moment where a tear might have creeped in too!) and a little dance at the end! I feel so good! Why did I wait sooooo long to do this??? I'm definately signing up for next year's event. It was so much fun! The girl I ran with didn't train at all though, and at mile 9 her legs started hurting her so she asked to walk a bit. I figured that making it to mile 9 without walking was a pretty darn good feat for me, so I walked with her. From there I left it up to her to walk when she needed and run when she could. I truly believe I could have jogged out the whole thing. My legs felt great the whole time, my breathing was steady, and there was so much going on along the roadside to keep my mind busy! Elvis impersonators, accordian symphony playing the polka, rock bands, country bands, not to mention spectators galore! I even caught myself clapping and dancing while going by a few! What a ball! One of the marathoners was wearing a towel, shower cap, and had a huge rubber duckie!!! So cute! I don't know how people do it wearing the costumes. So fun! My DH brought the kiddos out too, so I got to see them while I was on the course twice before the finish! They were so cute yelling "GO MOMMY!" Oh, I think I'm going to tear up!!! I Love it!!! Ok, enough of that. I'll get the rest of the race report out as soon as I know the rest of the info.

I hope everyone else who's racing this weekend has as much fun as I did!

Edited by sleeping_butterflies 2009-05-09 2:51 PM

Chris, I have a cousin that lives in Deltona, it is nice in the winter! The one time I was there in the summer I felt like I was swimming when I walked out the door! 

It doesn't bother me too much here or when I was in Charleston, SC but FL, Yuck! But being on the water would make up for it in a second :0) 

Congrats on finishing your first half!  I wish my experience had been as good as yours.  My first one was awful!  But it hasn't discouraged me from trying again (I'll be doing one in Sept).  Of course, it didn't help that I wasn't as prepared as I should have been.   Sounds like you were more than ready for yours.  Looking forward to the race report!

Congrats Shannon on finishing the half marathon!  What an awesome accomplishment!

Yea!  Congrats on the new PR!

I finished my 5K in 30:20, 3 seconds longer than my PR.  I was hoping to beat it today, but it got hot and very humid here and I was dragging near the end.  I did the first mile in 9:09, which was my fastest mile ever, but then we were out in the sun and I started to fade.  I just kept telling myself that my first tri is at the end of June, and it's likely to be hot, so I'd better suck it up and deal with running in the heat.

I ended up 4th in my age group, which made me happy.  I've never placed in the single digits before.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

All the moms in the group - Have a very Happy Mother's Day!

Congratulations to all racers!!   Awesome job!   Isn't it fun when all the hard training starts to show and pay off??!!

Debbie, I have been worrying about the same thing.   I don't do well in hot weather and my race is June 28th.   I know the 5K portion is going to be grueling.   You had a fantastic first mile split though!

I am on my 2nd day off after that bike ride.  It really knocked the stuffin' out of me!  Yesterday, on my way to my kids' track meet, I realized my body was giving me adrenal exhaustion/chronic fatigue signs!  YIKES!   Don't want any of that, so decided to respect what it was saying an lay off for another day and rest.  

I did ride about a mile yesterday on the trainer at the bike shop.  Had my new shoes and pedals put on and then did a "fitting".   I am a little worried about the clipless pedals.   He had me practice a few times, but I wouldn't say I got good at it.    My dd was there with me and once when the shop owner left the room, she said, "Mom, you are going to die"   Hmmm..where is the confidence!     I also learned that I should check my tire pressure daily cuz my tires were very low.  I bought a nifty pump made for women.

Hope all you Mommies had a good day!   Mine has been pretty laid back.  I cooked a big breakfast after church this morning...the boys (19 and 17) said they would have cooked for me but thought it might make me feel not needed and sad...so they let me do it!  LOL

Blessings to all
Sharie

Edited by ranchrunner 2009-05-10 5:04 PM

I had a great Mother's day! I hope everyone else did too!
I went on a 2 hr. 30 mile bike ride. It was a lot of fun, but really could have been a bit harder, I thought. Then today I did the short run, 20 min. and I was tired but not too bad, it was on the treadmill on the foothill profile, my HR got up to 180 so I backed the incline and speed down on the hills.  Then when I was done, I thought I was going to puke. I felt better once I streched out...

SHould I have taken today off? Did I just go too hard? For some reason this week there are 3 runs instead of 2, and my schedule is pretty tight this week so I had to fit one in today... any advice or wisdom?

Kami

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lol, I guess the trainer time is paying off, but it was also relatively flat

Ok, now that the "big one" is over for me, it sure feels good to add some more colors to my training chart! I got in 15 miles on the bike yesterday, and a 3 mile run in today. I'm hoping to get a little purple in tomorrow and sneak in to the pool for a few laps! I can't wait!!! It's been so long! Woohoo!

Edited by sleeping_butterflies 2009-05-12 3:11 PM

OK, ya'll!  Wow!  Congrats to all of the racers this past weekend.  You guys kick butt!!!!!!

I've had an unexpectedly crazy last few days.  We had 2 birthdays, Mother's day, 2 separate shoots for my step-son's senior pictures, and I've been planning 2 trips and preparing my house for a graduation party.  OK, so I guess I should have expected everything given that they've been on the calendar, but getting in the middle of it is quite different than looking at it on the calendar. 

So, the challenge:  Duh, duh, duuuh.  Here's how it'll work.  This'll be a challenge to push yourself.  Pick a sport, swim, bike, run or even strength training or yoga, and set a goal for yourself.  You want to push yourself, but you definitely don't want to go beyond the 10% increase a week rule.  No injuries allowed!  If your plan calls for swimming three times a week, but you've only been swimming once a week, let this challenge help you meet your existing goals.

Once you've picked a sport, post your goals on this forum.  I will then divide everyone who's stated they're participating into three separate teams.  This challenge will begin next Monday, May 18 and go through June 30.  So, if your goal is to run more, post the mileage you will have liked to have met by the end of June.  We will report our totals for the week every Sunday evening.  I'll be keeping a spreadsheet to track everything.

If you guys have any questions, let me know!  I'm so excited to get this going!  Woo hoo!

Hi Ladies!  I'm still here although I've only had time to read a little bit now and then.  Things have been so crazy ever since I left for CA last week, and I just haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet.  I have my alarm set for a 4 mile run in the morning.  I'm in CT now, but will get a run in on the TM at my hotel before my meetings.  Then I fly back home tomorrow night.  I've got to get back on schedule.  We were out of town this past weekend, will be out of town this weekend, and the following (Memorial day weekend) - also my birthday.  There's never really not an excuse to at least run, I just need to get up and do it first thing before anything else!  Ugh...seriously lacking motivation the last week and a half or so.  I need to get on here more often and keep reading about the rest of the groups awesome progress.  You all are doing great!

Congratulations on all the recent race reports everyone! 

I have some big news....my boyfriend and I just got engaged!!!  Woohoo!  I'm so excited!! 

I almost missed that at the bottom of your post.  That's so wonderful!  Congratulations to you both!

Have you picked a wedding date yet?  (And how many people have asked you that already?)