Wurkit_Gurl's Group - CLOSED (sssh...we're training) (Page 24)

Yay, congrats on the good prognosis!! Just take the running slow - don't want to reinjure yourself But you know that

Wow!! Glad to hear your doggies are (mostly) all right - I hope the one who got Lyme disease recovers well. And glad none of the humans involved were hurt.

What kind of cleats do they use? Your shoes should be compatible to more than one type of cleat - and the cleats are the cheap part, like $20 tops. Most spin bikes uses the SPD cleats, I've found.

kmbhoya2000 - 2009-06-04 2:28 PM Thanks all for your support!  I am relieved that we were all fine for the most part (except of course the poor baby but I guess that's part of nature...)

Good luck with all of your training, I am mostly on coast now for my race Sunday...please send lots of good vibes my way, I really need them!!!

Yes, good luck to both of you!! I will be sending good vibes and prayers for NO RAIN!! And for that water to magically warm up for you, Kathleen!

Good morning! Once again, good luck to those racing this week - can't wait to read the race reports Our weather is finally supposed to clear up tomorrow - raining and cool here AGAIN today. Yesterday was just disgusting and gloomy. For those not racing, anything good on tap for the weekend? I think I'm riding with my two irl-mentees tomorrow morning, or at least one of them - hopefully - if she shows up! Neither of them are particularly reliable. Sunday is the first group run for my Ragnar Relay team, of which I am Captain. The Relay is a 12-person 183-mile relay run along the historic C&O Canal, from Western MD to DC, in late September (they actually have several events across the country at various times of the year). It's run over the course of about 24 hours or so, all through the night. You have to come up with team names, and themes, if you like. We have to procure two 15-passenger vans, which we are allowed to decorate. Should be crazy and fun. I don't know a good chunk of the people on the team, as they are friends of my Co-Captain, and not everyone knows each other, so I am organizing periodic group runs so people can meet each other, run together and I can see where everyone is at. The only stipulation is that we keep an 11-minute mile pace, so I just need to make sure that everyone will be fast enough.

[What kind of cleats do they use? Your shoes should be compatible to more than one type of cleat - and the cleats are the cheap part, like $20 tops. Most spin bikes uses the SPD cleats, I've found.

Ah, that sucks. Yes, if you get a trainer, then no you don't really need spin class, as spin class isn't quite like riding on the road. I know some roadie types (not triathletes) who love spin class during the winter for conditioning, but they generally ride outside on the weekends throughout the year. Otherwise, it's a good workout but  not much else. The one thing it DOES get you used to is spinning your legs at a higher cadence (90ish). Not the crazy super-fast stuff that some spin instructors make you do - none of that is useful and it can actually hurt you. But just getting on a spin bike and spinning for an hour will teach your muscles what it feels like to go around that fast. At least for newbs, I think it's somewhat useful. But again, if you get the trainer, you won't need spin class Be warned, though, the trainer is INSANELY boring. Make a good, kickin' iPod mix, or watch movies that fire you up. I have my DVR set to record triathlon broadcasting on NBC Universal sports - they often show the coverage from previous IM World Championships (Kona), and I find that those get me going. The longest I've ever ridden on a trainer was 2 hours and I think that's about all I could handle. I know people who've done 4-5 hour trainer rides. That's both mind and a$$-numbing!

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Congrats!! Enjoy it while you can, cuz the 9 to 5 gig sux

Finishing is the main thing! Congrats

Yay!!!! Congrats, triathlete!!! I can't wait to see the race report. Don't worry about being slow - my first triathlon was a travesty! All that matters is that you finished!

Morning to everyone else! Can't wait to hear from our other weekend racer, James. I ran on Sunday, that was about it. BUT - marathon training starts today! Yahoo!! Yes, I am excited to train to run 26.2 miles Just think of all of the chocolate milk I get to drink! Let's hope and pray that I don't get injured again this year...

amkaz - 2009-06-08 8:54 AM

kmbhoya2000 - 2009-06-07 12:21 PM I FINISHED!!!!!!  I was pretty pathetic in the swim and almost thought there was no way I could do the bike, but I did, and things got better!!  I'm super sore, but I crossed the finish line!!  Will do race report later...interested to see exactly HOW slow I was!!!

Yeah!! Congratulations!!  Can't wait to read all about it that is awesome!!!!!!!

Chrissy,  I have a question for you.  I got this email Sat about my race:
"Participants please be advised that the current water temperatures at Naperville's Centennial Beach are reading in the mid-60's. With cooler weather and rain forecasted for the coming week, Wetsuits Are Suggested for next Sunday's event. Wetsuit rentals and sales will be available at the Multisport Expo on Saturday, June 14th. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITIED. Don't miss out! To reserve a rental for the event, please send an email to [email protected]."

I have swam in that pool once already, water temp was 67 and I swam 1100 yards.  I was going to go swim in it tonight, too.  I also swam in our pool this weekend and it was 67.  Not sure of the yardage because of how small it is and I swim in a figure 8 so I am not always pushing off, but I swam 30 min so I figure about 1000 yards.  Both times my mind felt a little numb.

I have NEVER used a wet suit before.  I don't think I want to try on my first triathlon without practice.  If I get a neoprene cap do you think I will be ok?  What should I do I am panicking.

Also, I think you will do great training for your marathon and you will be injury free cause you are going to do everything right .

Thanks

I agree, renting a wetsuit the day before a race, without any chance to try it out isn't the best idea. Mid-high 60s, as you said, is slightly uncomfortable, but doable. How long is the swim distance for your race? If it's short, I'd say, just wear 2 swim caps if you have more than one - cheaper than going out and getting a neoprene cap. You could also wear some earplugs to keep the cold water out of your ears, which can make you feel woozy (remember, I had that happen at my race back in April and I HAD a wetsuit). For a pool swim, you probably won't be in the water long enough for it to really bother you. I'd go with double caps (or if you WANT, get or borrow a neoprene one), and some ear plugs. Before the swim, get in and warm up a bit, so you're already wet and it won't be a shock to your system. The other option would be, if you have a place that rents wetsuits nearby, get one early this week, so you can get in the pool with it a few times. Most shops rent them for week-long periods.