JFord Bradleyd3 2013 Spring Group- Closed (Page 26)

awesome! Keep working on it and it will come. A lot of people do not go all the way through on their stroke and it will help! Did you notice a huge difference after swimming with fists only and then using your hands!  I love that drill and do it religiously!

Honestly, it didn't seem like there was a huge difference (though the stroke count was 29-30/25m).  Either that means my regular stroke is really inefficient or my arm placement/use in the stroke is awesome.  Probably the prior, but I like to assume the later, lol.

6 out of 55 is awesome!  Great job!

This weekend I started a running group at the church I go too. We had 33 people sign up and 27 show up for the 1st group run. I had everyone write down their goals for the class and it was great to read them all. Some wanted to just finish the race, others wanted to beat 45 minutes! It was truly inspiring to see people who have never started a running program to be out there trying. we are doing a 12 week course, which is a basic couch to 5k class. I am leading and my wife and some other friends are helping me by running alongside people, encouraging them as they go.

I did tell the group that I could not allow any 40-44 yr old men in the group because I have enough competition already!

T-5 days!!!!!!  I'm not sure I am ready for this.  My first half ironman.  I am well into my taper and now beginning to wonder why I ever thought I could do a half ironman.  I don't even want to discuss how ridiculous it is of me to even begin to think about a full ironman!  I have completely lost my mind.  I realize now it is the totally insane people that do these things. 

At this point I have paid the money and did the training.  I guess that means I need to show up and get it done.  If you don't hear from me after the race, it's because I got eaten by an alligator or a shark, smashed at the bottom of the water by a manatee, drown by the heard of fast swimmers that are starting right AFTER me or some other crazy calamity that can only happen to an insane person trying to imitate a triathlete.

I LOVE THIS SPORT!  It is an adventure everytime!!!

mkennedy- GOOD LUCK!  You can do this!

I just posted my race report for the OKC Memorial Marathon this last weekend.  Could have gone better, but it is what it is.  Just proves that commitment and training are key.  Still a PR, but I've got to work on my long race training and nutrition if I want to keep doing these races.

Mkennedy- I think you are having normal taper madness thoughts. I know taper time is the worst time to listen to those voices in your head, cause mine always say "you need one more bike/swim/run" Don't listen to them!!!!  Take in the experience and have a good time, the hard part is over!

Warner- the thing I struggle the most with is nutrition! I can totally understand the issues and I will always be working to find the best combo for me it seems. Great job on your race! Sounds like it is going to be close to the same course for Redman?

The marathon ran through the heart of OKC.  The swim and run will be in and around the lake only.  The bike will go from the lake, NW away from town, taking you away from all the scenic awesomeness.  It sucks since there is less to enjoy "tourist-wise" but in reality, who's paying attention to all that when you're hammering away on the bike anyways?  The lake is definitely a great venue though.  Hopefully the roads are paved and smoothed or it'll be a bumpy ride for part of the bike.

On my blog, I have a giveaway going for free Zoggs goggles, follow the link to enter!

http://memphishassumthin2say.blogspot.com/2013/04/zoggs-goggles-giveaway.html

mkennedy0525 - 2013-05-01 7:27 AM Rocketman received approval from the US Fish and Wildlife YESTERDAY!  The race director said he knew they would all along.  I doubt that since he was emailing all the participants and asking for us to send letters and make donations.  I guess now I REALLY have to do the race.   

I almost signed up for this race, my in laws live in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The kids were still in school so it did not work out, but it is going to be a cool race! I can;t wait to read your race report! Have a great race!

No problems here.  Everyone has been very entertaining and supportive.  You have all helped me hit some serious goals already.  Oh...I only posted it in my training log, so I should probably post this here.  I have to admit that I don't go through people's training logs.

This past Sunday was the last indoor triathlon of the winter.  I have been doing them all winter long to get my feet wet with triathlons.  Well......I KILLED IT!!!!  I had a time of 54:32 on the Short Course (300m swim, 10 mi. bike, and 3 mi. run).  I was 1st in my Age Group and 2nd overall.  I ended up in 1st for my Age Group for the season on the Short Course with 118 points.  My wife and son were there cheering me on and it felt great to see the results of all the hard work I've put in and all the support those two have given me.  So all in all since I joined the thread with everyone.....30 pounds lost and over 20 minutes cut from my first to last indoor triathlon time.  I'm seriously ready for my races this year (Currently have 4 on the calendar and scheduled on my Training Log).

Thank you to everyone in this thread for sharing everything that you are going through.  It provided me some serious inspiration and kept me going with my training.  I look forward to hearing from everyone as this season keeps moving on!

I agree!! That is

AWEOME!!!!!