Matt Gilmartin's Group- CLOSED~ we're swimming! (Page 19)

If anyone is looking to buy a wetsuit, I got an email from GearBuzz (part of Competitor and the RocknRoll series marathons) that has AquaSphere Ironman wetsuits at 60% off. I just ordered one for $89 with shipping. The promotional code is "GB2012". I just thought I'd pass this along.

The link to the website is:

http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/gearbuzz/2011wetsuits.html?utm_source=gearbuzz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gearbuzz_2011wetsuits

Steve

Thanks everyone for your advice so far regarding the 'girls'.  I am super worried cause my 'girls' are really women ( I used to get picked on as a kid for having 'watermelons')  While sometimes this is great, when running or riding it isn't so great.

I am a little worried about swimming in a bra, in the sense that it will water log and get quite heavy (it is a big bra).  I was looking around for a two piece swimming suit that I could wear the top under my togs, but I can't find one big enough.

Robin, I am checking out the bra that you found.  Hopefully because it comes from Oz it will make it easier for me to get before the race.

Also, I had not even thought about chaffing creams!  I had better start looking around for some.  Top tip that one!

Thanks,

Catie

I saw that too, Steve- that's a screaming deal.  Xterra has some ridiculous market share because they always offer steep discounts (and their suits rule), but for that price I'm seriously considering getting one.  Those of you that don't subscribe to Active Gear Buzz should- it's essentially Groupon for Triathletes.  Last month I got 2 pairs of Brooks running shoes for $100.

Friday funny-----Sh*t Triathletes Say.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KTEgLKhjIw

Robin- I just saw that on Facebook!  LOL~ good stuff!

Nothing groundbreaking, just more sweating and suffering:

Friday - Swim 5 x 500 yds.

Saturday - 8-10 mile run

Sunday - bike workout TBD

Oh, and wait for my Garmin to arrive.  I'm worse than a kid on Christmas. 

Nothing exciting, just a 6 mile run on Saturday and maybe a bike ride on Sunday.  We are going to a Medeval Fair on Sunday, so depending on how long we spend there the bike maybe be a go/no go.

Now, off to the LBS to pick up my wife's new bike!

Nothing real exciting here either - more speed work run today (ladder). Swim if possible tomorrow morning and bike tomorrow evening (indoor trainer). Long run Sunday. Hope everyone has a great weekend,

Steve

This morning we are braving the weather (although it is hot here the wet season has arrived) and doing a brick: ride / run.  We only have a week left until our tri and I am getting pretty excited.  We missed training last week due to flooding, but are getting back into it today.

My team is now down to two of us, with three having dropped out due to fears of not being able to make it to the end.  It would have been easy to say "bugger it, I'm out" as well, but coming here and reading all your posts every day gave me the encouragement to keep going.  I don't care if I even have to crawl across the finish line, so long as I get across it.  So thanks guys!  

Catie

Catie, that's the best thing I've heard all day!  Can you post a link to the race you are doing?

Matt

Oh Wow, only a week! I’m excited for you!

Hey Matt,

Here is the race I am doing next weekend:

http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon___Multi_Sport/Gatorade_Queensland_Tri_Series/Series_Info/Caloundra_-_Race_5.htm

I'm starting with the Fire and Rescue Enticer for my first try at tri'ing.

Just finished my ride and run and my legs feel like jelly!  Feeling really good though energy wise and my mind is really pumping and ready to get to next Sunday.

Catie

sbnut32 - 2012-01-27 5:56 PM Its awesome you are in such a good place mentally. Thats half the battle at times. You will crush it next week!

+1

Actually for me its more than 2/3 of the battle. Funny how a mindset can make or break something. Good luck!

Catie- everyone said it right.  If you're good mentally, your body will fall into line.  Rock it home- I can't wait for the race report.

And this will be the last thing I post about S**t __________ says:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-x8t0JOnVw

I was laughing.

You got this! I'm excited for you and can't wait to hear how it goes!

Catie you are inspring! Have a great week as you finish your preperation.

I woke up this morning to 50 degrees and sunshine, great running weather!  Unfortunately, I stepped outside into a wall of smoke.  A wildfire started yesterday not far from my house, and dense smoke is covering the area .  I have a headache from the smoke just being in it for a few minutes.

If it doesn't clear up by tomorrow morning, I'll be doing my six miles on a dreadmill.  What stinks even more is that my wife just got her bike (delayed in shipping, and fitting) and really wanted to go for a ride later this afternoon.  Maybe we can get the run and bike in tomorrow.