kaburns1214 and UHCoog's Mentor Group-Closed (Page 25)

Originally posted by everlong



I had no idea about the heat until after the fact when I posted that a 4 hour marathon would put you at 11.5 but with that heat all bets were off. I'd be totally psyched with your time given those conditions

When I finally talk the wife into one it's definitely going to be one where the temps aren't like that. If I go outside the brand I'm 99% sure it'll be beach to battleship. If I go IM then AZ, FL, LP and Los Cabos would be the favorites.

Originally posted by enders_shadow

Congrats to everyone on their great races! Sorry I didn't get to meet anyone at the PowerSprint Tri in Richmond...I was chasing around hubby with a camera for the race. (It was his 2nd tri - the first one I did with him, so no pix...)

We had a busy weekend with the kids' tri on Saturday and his tri on Sunday. It was weird - usually I'm the one racing, so I was a little wistful on Sunday morning. But I got over it.

I have my 2nd swim lesson tonight. I've been working on the long glide, but I have SO far to go. I did a timed 1700 yesterday and ended up averaging 2:45/100m - AWFUL. Worse than the 2:30 I usually average over shorter timed distances. I realize I will make the cutoff for the HIM at that pace, but that's not what I want. I want to be in and on my bike well before the cutoff. Oh well - I know I've just started lessons so I shouldn't be antsy, but I am.

Finally, I saw a Sonic Endurance trisuit at the race on Sunday - very pretty!

Originally posted by uhcoog

So I'm trying to pull a race report together. Getting all of your thoughts from a 12 and a half hour day into one coherent report is tough. Things I learned that I thought I'd pass along right off the bat.

1. For IM performance, food is fuel. It doesn't matter if it tastes good or if you like it. It's a means to an end.

2. Drink, drink, and drink some more. There is a reason they have the aid stations where they do. You should be just about to the end of your bottle of whatever around the time you hit the next aid station. This is a minimum. I had an extra, ultra concentrated bottle off the back and that was almost gone too.

3. Carry more salt tabs than you think. You'll inevitably drop some or need more than you plan on.

4. Pain will come and it will go during the day. There were times I wanted off my bike so badly or times I wanted to stop running and just go get an IV at the med tent. If you let it break you mentally you're done. I literally watched people break on Saturday. I also was at the finish line at midnight and saw some of the most emotional moments ever from people who refused to break for 17 hours. Trust me your body can tolerate a lot more than you think it can.

5. Smile. All day long. You'd be amazed at how it changes your frame of mind.

6. Ironman is worth every penny you pay and every hour you put it

Originally posted by kidtri33

Thanks everyone! It was a good weekend. I have started my race report just haven't finished it up yet. Always cool to meet people in the group! Swim seeding was much better. Swim was faster but not as good as I hoped. Bike was great but probably could have pushed a little more. Run was really good and felt strong the whole time. Dropped 8 mins total from last years time. It felt good when I first came in because the top three in my age group were the top 2,3,and 4 over all so I was in place to get 2nd in my age group Then reality set in and bam dropped to 7th haha :P Fast runners in my age group!

Originally posted by kaburns1214



Well said!

Originally posted by collyd123

Wow congrats to everyone who raced this weekend!! Race reports look great!

I have sort of been on injured reserve the past few days. I can't swim because the cut on my hand from the bike accident got infected . And I am sore and covered in bruises from the Warrior Dash on Saturday. I hope to get in a short run or bike tomorrow and see how much my body can handle. Still have to get my bike checked out for unseen damage. I think I just mainly need motivation to get back out there.

Originally posted by uhcoog

So I'm trying to pull a race report together. Getting all of your thoughts from a 12 and a half hour day into one coherent report is tough. Things I learned that I thought I'd pass along right off the bat.

1. For IM performance, food is fuel. It doesn't matter if it tastes good or if you like it. It's a means to an end.

2. Drink, drink, and drink some more. There is a reason they have the aid stations where they do. You should be just about to the end of your bottle of whatever around the time you hit the next aid station. This is a minimum. I had an extra, ultra concentrated bottle off the back and that was almost gone too.

3. Carry more salt tabs than you think. You'll inevitably drop some or need more than you plan on.

4. Pain will come and it will go during the day. There were times I wanted off my bike so badly or times I wanted to stop running and just go get an IV at the med tent. If you let it break you mentally you're done. I literally watched people break on Saturday. I also was at the finish line at midnight and saw some of the most emotional moments ever from people who refused to break for 17 hours. Trust me your body can tolerate a lot more than you think it can.

5. Smile. All day long. You'd be amazed at how it changes your frame of mind.

6. Ironman is worth every penny you pay and every hour you put it

Originally posted by kidtri33

Awesome Scott! A true inspiration for all of us!

Originally posted by ccmpsyd

I have a Cobb V Flow Max and it feels good. Have you had a good bike fit? Makes all the difference. It also took me a while to get comfortable in the saddle for long periods of time.

Originally posted by kaburns1214



I know you're in MA but we're doing a girls only ride (probably me and one friend who is doing IMLP and another who is doing IMMT) of the Rev 3 course next Sunday. It'll be a laid back pace and good company. If you're looking for some ride support and want to join us, you're totally welcome. It may help just to have some other people around to ride with.

Originally posted by uhcoog

So I'm trying to pull a race report together. Getting all of your thoughts from a 12 and a half hour day into one coherent report is tough. Things I learned that I thought I'd pass along right off the bat.

1. For IM performance, food is fuel. It doesn't matter if it tastes good or if you like it. It's a means to an end.

2. Drink, drink, and drink some more. There is a reason they have the aid stations where they do. You should be just about to the end of your bottle of whatever around the time you hit the next aid station. This is a minimum. I had an extra, ultra concentrated bottle off the back and that was almost gone too.

3. Carry more salt tabs than you think. You'll inevitably drop some or need more than you plan on.

4. Pain will come and it will go during the day. There were times I wanted off my bike so badly or times I wanted to stop running and just go get an IV at the med tent. If you let it break you mentally you're done. I literally watched people break on Saturday. I also was at the finish line at midnight and saw some of the most emotional moments ever from people who refused to break for 17 hours. Trust me your body can tolerate a lot more than you think it can.

5. Smile. All day long. You'd be amazed at how it changes your frame of mind.

6. Ironman is worth every penny you pay and every hour you put it

Originally posted by cheekymonkeys1




Wow! some awesome racing going on. Congrats everyone.

Scott, you rocked it - GREAT JOB.

I just had to add this post ^^^^ is freaking awesome and SO inspirational. I know as I count down my days I'll be looking to this. Thanks..

Originally posted by kidtri33

Race report:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

Originally posted by jarvy01

...hitting 20+ mph in a race...

Originally posted by jarvy01

3000 over/under swim this morning. LA Fitness can't seem to get water temperature right. They don't fix the heater in the winter so I swim in frigid water, and then they jack up the temperature to 90 degrees once it's warm outside. My face was so red when I got out of the pool today. People have come out of hiding to swim so it's lane sharing from here on out.

1:30 on the trainer later this morning with 5 x 5' all out inserted in the middle. The little boys have swim lessons this morning, and then we have one last soccer game tonight (swim practice + 3 games last night....yikes). Things will be winding down after this week as far as my kids' activities, and I welcome the change in pace. Mama is tired.

Originally posted by Kuma

Woke this morning still exhausted, and realized it's not from the exercise, but from the sleep deprivation. I got up Sunday morning at 3:30 in order to get to the venue and get everything set up in time. Had a long nap Sunday afternoon, but am still running a deficit.

I'm feeling a little guilty about it, but I'm giving myself another day off because I'm still so wiped out.

Originally posted by DDVMM



Yesterday my gyms pool was adding water (which they seem to do every Monday) and the pool was like an ice water bath the entire time. I have that swim workout tomorrow,but I won't be doing it nearly as efficiently as you. LOL!

Originally posted by DDVMM



Don't feel guilty. Let your body recover!!! You will be better for it!