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chichitao - 2010-05-13 6:57 AM What is your biggest fear/concern about doing a triathlon?

corstan - 2010-05-14 10:34 AM

This is at the very forefront of my thoughts right now, with my first Tri this coming Sunday, and I have fears, concerns about just about every aspect.  The swim is my biggest concern, because I know I have not put in the training there at all and I'm just relying on my many years of swimming and current fitness level to get me through.  I'm trying to minimize as much as possible anything I have to do during transitions, and I'm not going for any records on this Tri, so won't pressure myself too much on the transitions.  On the bike leg, I worry about dumping my bike, getting a flat, and forgetting what lap I am on(it's a 4 lap route), but realize I'll have my garmin to tell me how many km's I've done.  The only concern on the run are GI issues, but I've promised myself to listen to my body and take care of any business that may come up asap, so not too concerned about the run.

Other concerns is the pre-race set up, being in the right place at the right time, and having everything I need...I've studied the map, I know the area, I should be good, but I still worry:-)

Mrschach - 2010-05-14 9:04 AM What does everyone have planned for the weekend?

I am heading to the shore sometime this evening with the boys.  John has to work all weekend so he is staying home.  I am not sure what time we are leaving yet.  I want to get a run in after work though.  I am taking my boys and my niece to a zoo close to our beach house tomorrow morning.  My brother in law, sister in law, and father in law are taking some Coast Guard class all day tomorrow so my mother in law is watching my niece and nephew.  I can't take my boys somewhere and leave our niece behind.  My newphew is only 10 months so I am leaving him!  We will head up to the boardwalk tomorrow evening and let the kids go on some rides.  I am bringing the BOB so Logan and I can hit the boardwalk Sunday morning for a run.  I cannot wait to get down there tonight.  I think we decided we are going the next two weekends too!!  I am ready for summer!

Hope you guys all have a great weekend.  I am leaving our laptop at home for my husband but should get on my father inlaws.

LockOut - 2010-05-14 9:18 AM This weekend is a big weekend for me.  Hoping to get out for a nice long, slow run tonight.  Maybe a 10k at about 6:00/km, as opposed to the 5-7k at 5:00 that I've been doing.  We'll see how it goes.  Weather is looking a little dicey, so I may have to do a treadmill run.  We'll see.  I don't feel like running in the rain!

Tomorrow, I am going to go for a bike ride, after changing the flat that I got last weekend (and overinflating the spare).  I didn't have a second spare, so I have to do that, and figure out how to properly change a flat.  Could be an interesting experience!  I'm going to be getting a whole bunch of extra CO2 canisters and just practicing to get it right.  Maybe throw in a session of Insanity (a program from the creators of P90x).  Sunday, I'll take the day off, but do a good stretch.  Maybe yoga, maybe just a stretch routine.  I haven't decided yet.  We'll see.

Sunday night is a big night here in Montreal!  The Canadiens are in the Stanley Cup semi finals!  Gonna have to watch the game somewhere!  I can't wait!

In other news, I just joined a weight loss competition at work.  $50 each, winner takes all.  Based on body weight % lost.  I think I have a fairly good shot, as I get into my full training schedule in a few weeks.  Final weigh in is 2 days after my first Tri.  Can't wait!  Now there's monetary incentive for me to get down to a decent race weight! 

LockOut - 2010-05-14 6:59 PM I would love it if the Habs made it to the next round.  Montreal gets rowdy when good things happen to the team.  Unfortunately, things get out of hand here, which tarnishes the whole celebration, but it still makes for a hell of a party!

LockOut - 2010-05-17 9:17 AM I don't think that Philly gets quite as rowdy as Montreal does...  Over hockey, at least.  Win or lose, there are riots here.  It's pretty pathetic, actually.  Damn hooligans.

Congrats, Courtney!  That's AMAZING!  Sounds like a hell of a race you had, and that's awesome about the sponsor!  How did that happen?  

 Erika,  you can't always be 100% with dieting.  You just have to pick your battles.  Congrats on eating as healthily as possible when eating out.  I have the same problem when I go home, so I know how you feel.  The important part is to get back on the bandwagon!  We're all proud of you!

This weekend was pretty good in terms of eating out and working out for me.  I went for an 8k and 10k run, and a 36k bike ride this weekend.  Taking the day off today, and back to the pool tomorrow before Game 2 of Habs-Philly.  Minor hiccup for the Canadiens.  Game 2 will be different!   

Mrschach - 2010-05-17 10:36 AM


Philly is just bad in general.  Our fans do not give Philly a good name.  If the Flyers can win or lose this series at home, the cops will grease the light poles in the parking lot and surrounding areas.  A few years ago, a light pole was pulled down and destroyed a few cars.  It does not matter what sport it is, Philly fans are out of control during playoffs.  It is quite sad. 

Tri.me2010 - 2010-05-16 4:09 PM Hello Hello Hello group!!!!

I have outstanding news :D   I took 2nd in my division in my very first Oly this weekend!!!! It was so much fun! I really felt like I reached "FLOW" during the race. I hit that level of being highly challenged but completely motivated and full of energy and focus. It's that point where you just want to keep going... 6 miles seemed like nothing... I felt like I could go forever.

It was my fist OW swim and it was much harder than I expected, but I felt good about it and pushed myself to keep going. The bike seemed to FLY by, and the run was amazing... I wasn't going super fast, but my mood was through the roof happy. Just being part of the race was amazing.... I can't wait for my next one

I posted a race report, and I will get pics up soon. :D  I hope everyone had a great weekend. I am headed to Cali in the morning for vacation, but I am going to work on being on here more now that I am through my race and school.

Thanks for all the support and inspires!!! You guys are amazing!!!!

Oh.. I also got a sponsor this weekend :D  They gave me 500$ for race fees and gear... It's been a great weekend. 

corstan - 2010-05-17 6:38 PM I got in to see my MT today, and he is confident, that I should be fully recovered in a couple of weeks.  He believes I may only have a small tear, which is causing the swelling, but that most of the problem is that everything in my right calf has seized and my left wasn't far behind.  It is still very tender, but definately better than before I went in.  He says I may go out this weekend for a short 20 minute bike or run to keep my muscles firing.

Also he said that considering my racing 3 weekends in a row the rest of my leg muscles were in pretty good shape