JFord Bradleyd3 2013 Spring Group- Closed (Page 23)

Ok, I never really got my target for March written down b/c I am kinda not following a real plan.  So I am 'out' for the March Challenge.  I did some quality work and made some nice improvement in my running and swimming (started running in Oct and swimming in Dec).  So both of those are new to me (sorta).  Not sure how my numbers would work for a 70.3 plan but they are below.  I am feeling good going into April.  I really appreciate all the ups and downs ya'll are sharing.  Those anecdotes really help in several ways - thanks for sharing. 

Got my second ever brick workout in.  1200 Meter swim and a 2 mile run.  It was amazing to finally get outside and run.  Took 2 min off my time from running on the tracks.  Tomorrow will be a nice early bike ride.  Thinking another 20-30 mile ride depending on the time I have before Easter Lunch.  I am thinking I am getting close to being ready for my first Olympic distance race in May. 

I keep looking at everyone's training times and miles and thinking DAMN!  Will I ever get there so I can do a HIM or IM next year? 

Next question....  I am trying to decided on a couple things to buy for my bike.  I am looking at getting a water battle setup for on the aero bars.  Is this needed for only Sprint and Olympic distances?  Also looking to get a speed bag for the top tube and a bag for behind the seat for tire change items.  Any suggestions as to what type of bags and what to fill them them with?

I was supposed to go for a swim workout this morning, but I'm still trying to knock out the chest infection/cold also.  My son is much better now.  He's just like me.  Lungs and head is still full of junk and we both cough to try and get it up.

I'm hoping to kick this soon also because it needs to go away.  The weather is changing to Spring and I'm itching to get training.

Stuart, I think having a bad IM dream is not that uncommon, I have heard many people having similar dreams before a big race. Check lists are never a bad idea though. I usually pack and repack my tri bag at least three times before I travel to a race!

Absolutley horrible week for training.  Just tired and not sleeping well.  I will jump back in tomorrow with a 3.5 hr ride and run on Sunday.  Need a little jump start - ZAP!

Dreams:  I haven't had any bad triathlon dreams but I have had some freaking nightmares racing mtn bikes and road bikes!  Real ones - not the dream stuff: crashed during a mtn bike race that ripped the seat off my bike, been stitched up in a parking lot and once had an entire wave of racers pass me as I was trying to repair my bike.  I sleep easy now.  Nothing worse will happen to me.  Well, hold that thought - that OWS has me nervous to be honest. 

James:  just watched 2 vids on Redman.  That looks like a fast and racer friendly course.  Maybe I should go for the 'full meal deal' and consider the full 140.6.  maybe that is too much for year 1.  Lots of sun on run course - no shade.

I read this yesterday and had my bad HIM dream last night!  I have one before almost every big race.  I was surprised by this one because my race is still 30 days away.  I usually don't have them this early.  I hope this is the only one.  I forgot my running shoes and a volunteer made me late for what turned out to be more of a scuba diving for treasures swim than a normal distance swim.  I have come to love these dreams.  They make great stories when I have long runs with friends.

good luck - no injuries!  Isn't that a type of obstacle course race?  I am glad it is you, not me.

What school did your son/daughter choose?  senior or junior?  My daughter starts college next August.  I know the 'deal'.  

No sense in waiting Todd!  Let's go!

Those look fun! Me and the wife are doing Warrior Dash in a couple of weeks!  Have a great time

Congrats on getting back out there!