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2009-04-26 6:21 AM in reply to: #2110171 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) TexasMPGal - 2009-04-25 6:02 PM Phew, what a crazy and busy few days back from vacation. A week seemed long, but then again, so has the past 3 days!! I hear the NE is getting some AWESOME weather. I left that for you when I came home on Wednesday. Not that I wish it on you, but I would've liked to have left the wind as well. Some inter-group swim rivarly!! Awesome!! I'm afraid to ask what an "assatar" is--I'm assuming it's a picture of your butt as your avatar...haha, that's pretty funny. I've hit it hard since I've been home and I can tell that the past two weeks of "down time" have bit me a little, oh well. The leg is healing up and I really think I can run soon. I don't have any pain at all, but I don't want to go to early and re-injure anything either! I'm supposed to race an Oly at the end of May (Memorial Day) and that should be able to happen, but I fear what my running is going to look like when I start back up! Oh well, part of the deal! Welcome back Brittany! Glad you had a good vacation! Our weather is nothing short of fabulous! It makes me smile that we are finally having nice days! I even got a little sun on my (almost) 3 hour ride yesterday. I also did my first OWS of the year! It was a bit chilly but not too bad after a minute or two. Of course, we were only in the water for less than 15 minutes but it is a start! That is exactly what an assatar is! Good motivation to get to the pool! I am feeling better about my training. I spent more time in the saddle this past week and am already seeing results. That is encouraging! I will continue to focus on my biking but need not to drop my swimming as much! I only made it to the pool once last week. Oops! This week won't be as crazy as last (I hope) so I should be able to juggle my schedule, the kids schedule and Bryan's schedule a bit better! Off to get ready for church. Happy training guys! |
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2009-04-26 10:12 PM in reply to: #2110164 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) ebshot - 2009-04-25 4:54 PM .... Oh, it's on! I'm in for that challenge too. Should be fun! I have no intentions of having an assatar so I will be in the pool and meet my goal for sure! It's on alright! You shouldn't have joined the challenge if you don't want to show your assatar! The men will win.... no one wants to see a bunch of men's butts in lycra! I had a calf cramp while playing 3rd base yesterday... OUCH! I had a little dribbler hit to me and I took off to get it and fell over on the ground holding my calf. That was embarrasing - and the runner was safe at first I haven't had a calf cramp since I was a teenager. It's still pretty tendor today, not sure if I should rest it or go on with my bike and run workouts. It's not like I've been following my plan very well lately anyway, but I did just reset my plan so I will be better prepared for my next race in July! This past week has been the first time I've ridden my bike every time with the clipless pedals, maybe that had something to do with it. On the plus side - I'm starting this training plan 25lbs lighter than when I started around Christmas time. Who knows, if I can drop another 20 or so lbs I won't be a Clydesdale by the time race day rolls around! --- Wes
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2009-04-27 4:39 AM in reply to: #2111883 |
Expert 844 | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Wes, you lost 25 lbs!!! That is awesome. I had the trail maintenance day with the scouts on saturday and hauled 100 lbs loads of mulch up and down a steep heel for two hours. I am sore! But, I really need to pick things up in the next five weeks to survive the HIM. Hoping to get back to running shin splint free too.... Erica, did you see those Sox this weekend? awesome!!!! |
2009-04-27 5:53 AM in reply to: #2112058 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) gator22 - 2009-04-27 5:39 AM Wes, you lost 25 lbs!!! That is awesome. I had the trail maintenance day with the scouts on saturday and hauled 100 lbs loads of mulch up and down a steep heel for two hours. I am sore! But, I really need to pick things up in the next five weeks to survive the HIM. Hoping to get back to running shin splint free too.... Erica, did you see those Sox this weekend? awesome!!!! x2 Wes! Awesome! Keep up the great work. Wes, it was super hot out this weekend too. You got your sweat on hauling all that mulch I'm sure! Wow, your race is coming up fast! That means mine is coming up fast too! Yikes! The Sox were FANTASTIC this weekend! Makes me doubly happy when we sweep the Yankess. |
2009-05-03 2:29 PM in reply to: #1857347 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Okay, the delinquint mentor is back. It has been an incredibly busy week, but I'm back in full training mode and even RAN two miles yesterday. |
2009-05-04 5:06 PM in reply to: #2126693 |
Expert 844 | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) I am hurtin really bad. It seems that I cannot get into a good groove. I know that running is killing me. My feet and shins are still hurting. I had a crash today on my bike. I think after I mounted the wheel when I changed me last flat I messed up the rear derailer. It locked up on my today and sent me to the pavement. I got some nice road rash and the bike is at the LBS until at least Thursday. My kids school is closed for a week because of the Mexican Pig Flu and I have been totally tied up with them.....If so many people were not counting on me, I would probably drop out of the race. Right now I am thinking it might turn into an aquabike with me walking until they tell me they are closing the course..... |
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2009-05-05 7:07 AM in reply to: #2129640 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) gator22 - 2009-05-04 5:06 PM I am hurtin really bad. It seems that I cannot get into a good groove. I know that running is killing me. My feet and shins are still hurting. I had a crash today on my bike. I think after I mounted the wheel when I changed me last flat I messed up the rear derailer. It locked up on my today and sent me to the pavement. I got some nice road rash and the bike is at the LBS until at least Thursday. My kids school is closed for a week because of the Mexican Pig Flu and I have been totally tied up with them.....If so many people were not counting on me, I would probably drop out of the race. Right now I am thinking it might turn into an aquabike with me walking until they tell me they are closing the course.....
Kirk -- that's rough, hang in there! I have finally let it soak in my brain that I'm not 21 anymore - it takes me much longer to recover from soreness and injuries! I hope you are feeling well enough to complete the aquabike portion, you have worked hard for it. My kids school is not closed yet (hopefully they won't!). There are numerous school districts neighboring us and several schools in our district that are less than 2 miles away surrounding our neighborhood that are closed until May 18th. My wife is a microbiologist in a hospital lab and they have been absolutely bombarded with flu tests! People coming to the ER with a headache and wanting to be tested.... wow.
Brittany -- I'm racing the Austin Tri in September, not CapTexTri this month. I'm not ready to race this month -- I want to be in much better shape for my next race. It was great finishing that first sprint and getting it behind me, but I know I can do so much better and I'm not settling to just finish next time. I doubt I will get a PR on my next sprint since the swim was very short last time. It's hard to compare sprint races - they vary in distances too much.
Erica -- Good job with staying on top of the teacher appreciation week! My 1st grader is taking flowers today. --- Wes
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2009-05-05 10:22 AM in reply to: #2130561 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) I'm "thinking" of upping my triathlon goals for this year and doing the Longhorn 70.3 in October. I'm doing my first olympic in September and don't think I'll have a problem with that -- is 5+ months long enough to train for a HIM or will I be getting in over my head? Maybe I should wait until next year for a HIM -- still toying with this. The biggest issue I have with this race is that it is called "Longhorn 70.2" and says to get hooked. That might hurt as a Sooner fan. :-) --- Wes |
2009-05-05 10:35 AM in reply to: #1857347 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) My HIM training is going okay. I am feeling awful tired but I don't know if it is the training or all that is going on in my life or a combo of it all. Probably a combo. I am seeing improvement in my bike fitness so that is good. I have been riding as often as I can but haven't hit all of my long rides. Saturday I have a 3 and a half hour ride. I WILL DO IT ALL!!! Now, check on Sat afternoon to make sure I did it! |
2009-05-05 10:36 AM in reply to: #2129640 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) gator22 - 2009-05-04 6:06 PM I am hurtin really bad. It seems that I cannot get into a good groove. I know that running is killing me. My feet and shins are still hurting. I had a crash today on my bike. I think after I mounted the wheel when I changed me last flat I messed up the rear derailer. It locked up on my today and sent me to the pavement. I got some nice road rash and the bike is at the LBS until at least Thursday. My kids school is closed for a week because of the Mexican Pig Flu and I have been totally tied up with them.....If so many people were not counting on me, I would probably drop out of the race. Right now I am thinking it might turn into an aquabike with me walking until they tell me they are closing the course..... I completely understand what you mean. It is sooo hard to balance everything. I can't imagine working full time, kids and family, and training. It is exhausting! Hang in there! |
2009-05-10 3:23 PM in reply to: #2131174 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) To all the mothers here -- HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!! |
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2009-05-10 9:56 PM in reply to: #1857347 |
Member 22 Ann arbor, Michigan | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Ok. So. Wow. I knew it would be special when I had to travel for work at the last minute on the Thursday-Saturday before my first triathlon. I agreed to go ONLY if I could take a relatively early flight back on Saturday....in time to 'rest up'. Of course, I got nothing done before I left, so when I strolled back home at EIGHT THIRTY the night before the race, I still had to pack my bag, tune my bike, and oh yes, sleep. The elusive sleep. |
2009-05-10 10:12 PM in reply to: #1857347 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) WOOHOO!! YEAH! Another new TRIATHLETE!! WAY TO GO!! I know exactly what incline on the run you're talking about, and I think the Texas Ski Ranch is the NASTIEST water I have ever swam in--so sucking some down is NO fun!! Awesome report...don't wear yourself out too much over the next two weeks...you've got some good base, showed that today, recover a little, put in some solid workouts, and taper right for CapTex. See you there! And YES--HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you Mothers (Erica/Kedra!) |
2009-05-14 5:41 AM in reply to: #1857347 |
Elite 4372 Connecticut | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Anyone pulled a quad muscle before? I pulled (I think) mine last night. It's hurts and is swollen. My HIM is in 5 weeks. I'm panicking. All this hard work I have put in and now it is all up in the air. Any idea how long it takes to heal???? |
2009-05-14 1:28 PM in reply to: #2149882 |
Expert 844 | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Erica, I had some issues with a quad when I played soccer in college. However, it was always because I took some sort of blow there (usually a knee). It is a very sensitive muscle that is slow to heal. Good news though is that you really cannot do much damage unless you are hurt around your knee. The doc always told me that as long as I could deal with the pain there was no hurt in playing with that injury. Not what you wanted to hear..... |
2009-05-14 1:59 PM in reply to: #1857347 |
Member 58 | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Hey everybody! I'm sorry I've been MIA for so long, I won't go into the details(too boring and I don't want to get negative mood) I was able to complete my first sprint on 5/09/2009! It felt great achieving my goal and I can't wait until I do my next one. I was a little disappointed with my final time, but nowhere to go but up from now on. I wrote a race report, but I can't seem to get it posted to where everyone can read it. Thanks for all of you words of support and advice that you have given to me to help me with my goal. |
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2009-05-19 10:57 AM in reply to: #1857347 |
Member 16 Seattle, WA | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Hi all, It's good to read some recent posts and catch up on what everyone is doing. I'm still hanging in there, preparing for my first race on July 19. I've been out riding my bike a lot--feel as if I'm learning to ride a bike all over again--with the clipless pedals and low riding position and all. But it has been fun and I'm finding it to be a great stress reliever. This Saturday is my first open water swim. I am totally scared as you will remember that I just learned to swim last summer. My husband is really supportive and keeps talking to me, telling me it's a mind game. I'm swimming 22 laps nonstop now in the pool and still trying to work up my distance. But open water seems like another world to me. It'll also be my first time swimming in a wetsuit. I'll be swimming with a group of triathletes who have been the most caring, supportive group of individuals I have ever met. So the good news is--they won't let me drown! Congratulations on those of you who have done your first races of the season. And I wish a rapid recovery for those of you with injuries. Marie |
2009-05-19 11:57 PM in reply to: #2151175 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) TheSloth - 2009-05-14 1:59 PM ...... I was able to complete my first sprint on 5/09/2009! It felt great achieving my goal and I can't wait until I do my next one. I was a little disappointed with my final time, but nowhere to go but up from now on. I wrote a race report, but I can't seem to get it posted to where everyone can read it. Thanks for all of you words of support and advice that you have given to me to help me with my goal. CONGRATS SLOTH!!!!! Another Triathlete!! |
2009-05-20 12:08 AM in reply to: #2160692 |
Veteran 170 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Profwrite - 2009-05-19 10:57 AM Hi all, .... I'm swimming 22 laps nonstop now in the pool and still trying to work up my distance. But open water seems like another world to me. Marie 22 laps nonstop.. that is great! I still stop and rest a bit after each 200 or 400 yds! I plan on doing some open water swimming this coming weekend during the holiday weekend. I don't have a wetsuit yet though. Maybe I should think about investing in one! My tri race plans seem to be changing by the week now. My original "A" race was going to be the Austin Tri, but now I have family coming down for that weekend for the OU/BYU football game and won't be able to get down to Austin. Luckily there has been a new tri added to the race plan that is just a couple of miles down the road although it is a sprint. I'm going to make the best of it and have my daughters do the youth tri, so that will be more fun. I'm looking forward to seeing my 7 and 12 yr old do a tri!!! I still have the Longhorn HIM on my plan, but am struggling keeping up with that training plan so far. I'll keep pushing for it and try to get past the obstacles and see how it goes. Hope everyone gets over their injuries soon!! --- Wes |
2009-06-07 8:12 AM in reply to: #1857347 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: TexasMPGal's Motivated Mentor Group (CLOSED- TRAINING IN PROGRESS!) Hey folks, I know I've been MIA lately and I simply ask your forgiveness! I feel like a bad mentor, but I guess doing the spring one and not the summer actually fit with what my committments could be this year. Work got incredibly more busy late April and beginning of May. I wish I could've kept this going longer, but life just isn't letting me do everything I wan to do! However, once I start grad school in late 2010, I'll be able to commit more to helping out groups here. That said, I will check in here, and if I can help anyone with anything, please PM me and I'll see what I can do. I hope you got something out of this, and I'll be keeping up with y'all and checking in every now and then to see how your big races go. As you train, remember that consistency is the key to triathlon--even if you can't get all the distances in, if you can be consistent in getting out there, then your chances for success highly increase! For you Texas racers, look for me at TriWaco, the Austin Tri, and I'll be doing the swim leg of a Longhorn HIM relay! |
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