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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Awesome, Scott. And thanks for the book rec's everyone ![]() So, I've been slacking on a monthly report and tonight I'm about as tired as I can get but here it is
June 2009 Goals: Log calories EVERYDAY poor! But now I'm on the Dan Diet...and losing weight slowly but surely! Cardio 6x/week Strength 2X/week Complete 80% of planned training s: Swim about 2000 Yards at least 2x/Week (based on plan distances) poor! But swam when I could and am competent in open water now. b: Work up to 1 hour rides with 16mph average b: Get a tune-up! r: This is the month to get up to 9 miles! Actually it wasn't s: Practice open water swim at least once before race day twice! July Goals: Peach month! Up until London it was...and I'm proud of that. Continue to stay on track for approximate week 9, 10 & 11 training Some success here. I certainly did what I could. August Goals : Review and approximate Weeks 10, 11, 12 for training (80%) Workout 6 Days/ Week 2 Days/Week Strength ( I would be happy w/ 1x/week for summer) Continue on "Dan Diet" |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Grace, you rock! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sunday was my first tri. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, even though it kicked my butt along the way. I'll post a race report within the next couple of days, but quick summary is as follows: |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey Jota, you know what they call the last person to cross the line at a triathlon? TRIATHLETE! Congratulations! I've done two this year, both great learning experiences and neither one went the way I'd hoped. being flexible and adapting - I think those are the two greatest assets in the sport. I rode 60 miles in two outings in 90-plus heat with 20 mph headwinds. Welcome back, IceMan! Leg was good, back sore, smile big. Any of you other characters on Face Book? If so, find me. Scott Richardson joined through Urbana, Illinois. Edited by IceManScott 2009-08-10 8:02 AM |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Congratulations! I'm sure it feels great to get the first one under your belt and I'm sure you'll be back for more! AWESOME. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Great job JG! Super performance on your race! Not many people in the general population have completed a triathlon!! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jota, the second one is even better because you lose some of the nervousness. Now you know what to expect and you will be ready to go!!! Congrats on finishing!!! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Posted the race report. |
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![]() | ![]() Great effort JG! You were in the zone when I saw you finishing! That first one is in the books and the fun & improvement will only increase from here! Keep up the great work ~ stay positive ~ and you will have a rockin' second race! Clear Lake has a Sprint this year ~ on 8/22... good times! It may be too soon for ya, huh? I am gonna be out there taking a crack at the Olympic distance and hoping to turn in a redemption race after BSLT's run debacle! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks Justin. We are leaving Houston on a family vacation, so can't make it to Clear Lake. I think my next race will be the Eastside Tri in Baytown on 9/13. Didn't get registered with TAT before it filled up, so, I might try getting in on the resell or do the Cinco Ranch one later in Oct (or both). |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() How often do you guys clean and lube your bike chain? Mine seems ready for its 3rd cleaning this summer. Also, I did an OWS clinic Sunday and it was helpful with tips and practice on sighting, pacing, starts in and out of water, transitions, goggles coming off, injury ect. We were in Ocean City, MD on vacation and I did some OWS sessions in the Atlantic. My husband kayaked along side of me. Man, the surf was tough, which made for a grueling workout, but it was so much fun! When I got out of the water I felt kind of like a bad @## with all of the tourist families staring at me. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Terps. didn't you know? You are a triathlete, that automatically makes you bad@$$!!!!!! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dewcubs - 2009-08-13 7:01 AM Terps. didn't you know? You are a triathlete, It's the enormous amount of a training you do that automatically makes you bad@$$!!!!!! Yeah, Terps, you're just now figuring that out? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dewcubs - 2009-08-13 6:01 AM Terps. didn't you know? You are a triathlete, that automatically makes you bad@$$!!!!!! Love this! We are such Terps fans around here ![]() So, I did an OWS yesterday with a bunch of older guys and one woman. Two of the people were from the interval training I do on Thursday nights (tonight!) These people are so hard-core and amazing and I'm really excited to now be "in" with local swim/bike/runners. I'm taking my nutrition intake a lot more seriously now, as ppl have told me that my form in all three disciplines is great...but my stamina and weight are not. Well, those are not the reasons they said but that's what I've deduced. Also, I just read that Lance watches every morsel that goes into HIS mouth, and he sometimes bikes 7 hours a day! If he needs to watch what he eats to improve performance, then I no longer have any excuses. I'm on day three of weight watchers weighing an measuring, etc. I've gotten down to my goal weight in the past using this and so this is what I am going to do now. I am being considerate of the calories I need for performance and doing my best to balance this out. I'm eating the calories where needed and I'll keep a very close eye on the numbers. I was just thinking...at 30 lb.s overweight I'm about 1/2-way in the middle of the pack in terms of tri results. I imagine I will reap major results when I "drop" that extra weight!!! So this is definitely a new long-term goal for me. For once, it's not for looks, health (I'm very healthy!) or others...but for performance. I'm hoping this rational approach will be inspiring enough to get me through those "hungry" days!! Edited by gcoller 2009-08-13 10:52 AM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() You go girl!!! I love it that people here just want to get "better" and keep redifining what better is. Food intake is huge. I learned that during P90X and I have been very bad about it this summer. I have started to change back to my "healthy" eating, but I really need to commit.....you know, all-in or go home!!! Momma didn't raise a quitter!!!!! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hello fellow bad . Terps, triathletes are an elite. I don't care how fast someone is, if they are doing swim, bike and run and putting it all on the line, they are bad in my book. People who run are fine. The cyclists are fine. The swimmers, too. But it takes a special lovable insanity to want to put them all together and do what it takes to finish. Grace, good for you. Don't be afraid to ask for encouragement and support. Remember, I've dropped 160 to 170 pounds and I did it just the way you are...measuring, counting carbs or calories, it's all good. Boost exercise, cut calories. There is no easier softer way. I am focusing on losing my last 20 or so. Like you, I imagine I will gain significant power to weight ratios on the bike and will run and swim faster without carrying the extra baggage. My goal when I started in 2005 was to get into 36 inch pants. I'm there and they are loose. So now, I want to see 34s by spring. Meanwhile, I'm counting calories (1650 today) and glad to be back doing the drills after my hospital stay. I ran today for an hour total. From my house to the bike shop in 27 mins, home in 29 after stopping to thank them for their get well card and drink their water. Sore quads? Yes. But I made it continuous after 3 weeks away and I am so happy about that. Pace wasn't too bad either. The IceMan is back! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() These boards feed my inspiration in the same way that food (less of it!) fuels my body. Thanks, guys for being awesome. Wow. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() gcoller - 2009-08-14 9:52 AM These boards feed my inspiration in the same way that food (less of it!) fuels my body. Thanks, guys for being awesome. Wow. I feel the same way . . . So, feel free to dump some more inspiration into this thread. I'll need all I can get this weekend. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Go Jeff!! You will rock your race this weekend and it will be so much fun for you to finish!!!!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey guys, I will post this question for you again. How often do you clean/lube your bike chain? How many times have you done it this summer? Thanks. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Terps421 - 2009-08-17 5:10 PM Hey guys, I will post this question for you again. How often do you clean/lube your bike chain? How many times have you done it this summer? Thanks. Normally once every couple of weeks, maybe as long as a month in between, or whenever it's making noise or just looks too dirty. |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jeff, how'd your Olympic race go? |
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Member![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have to congradulate everybody on their accomplishments and getting through the tough times. I read the posts and I feel inspired. This has been a tough summer for me with injuries and work schedule. I have now decided to start a weight program and try and drop 50 lbs my bext spring. I am going to try and bike twice a week as well as run and swim at least 1 time a week. You guys are awesome. Grace, I too am going to keep track of what I eat. My big problem is portion size so I will be extra careful. My goals for the rest of the year are to run as many 5k and myabe a 10k. I will not have time for any more tri's due to working all of September. I thank you all. Jon |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jota - 2009-08-17 5:29 PM Jeff, how'd your Olympic race go? Haven't finished the race report yet, but it went reasonably well. I had no loft aspirations of expected finishing times or paces, which is good, because by the time I got to the run I was running out of gas. I'm really proud of the swim - not the time so much (35 min) but the fact that I swam it straight, no stopping, no backstroking to catch my breath. I did okay on the bike (18 mph), given the number of sharp turns and the condition of most of the roadways. (Saw more racers with flats than I've ever seen before). By the end of the bike, I knew the run was not going to go as well. It was hot and quite humid in Indy on Sunday. So I ran, the ran/walked, then walked/ran to the finish. Finished in 3:15. Not a speed demon by any means, but given the lack of volume in my training, I'm not terribly surprised. Beyond that, it was a great event and I (mostly) had a fun time. |
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Member![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Nice work Jeff. |
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