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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Woo hoo! I managed a 10km run this morning, first time I've made the distance. It took me an hour 27 minutes and I had quite a few walk breaks to keep my HR down but I'm really happy I made this milestone. Now I just have to double it in 3 weeks time! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Taringa Woo hoo! I managed a 10km run this morning, first time I've made the distance. It took me an hour 27 minutes and I had quite a few walk breaks to keep my HR down but I'm really happy I made this milestone. Now I just have to double it in 3 weeks time! Way to go! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Rnay225 So today was the first tri of the season and also my first DNF. Even though I'm disappointed and highly embarrassed I think I made the right decision. I really haven't felt like myself the past week and a half (tired, irritable, no appetite etc.) and I think I'm just really overwhelming myself and trying to do everything. On the drive up to Indianapolis last night I had my phone out answering emails, my wedding binder out to work on the number of guests before a meeting with a venue coming ups this week and a notebook on standby to start my packing list for Peru. My fiancé (still weird) started telling me about his day and I just burst into tears. I was beyond tired and just couldn't even think of words. So we got to the hotel and I got everything ready for the race and laid down but instead of that nervous excited semi sleep you have the night before a race I was out cold and woke up with a start to my alarm this morning completely disoriented. I did all my normal pre-race stuff and tried to get excited but just felt drained. I set up everything, tested the water and was confident that I could tackle the distance but still just felt bleh. I lined up in the chute and went into the water but things didn't feel right at all. I took a few strokes and felt like I was swimming in syrup. My arms and legs were dead. I tried every trick to keep going but was fully exhausted after like 50 meters. I swam back to shore where I could stand and tried to get it together but just all around felt like crap. I tried again 2 more times but just kept feeling worse so I called it, got out of the water and turned in my chip. Even walking up to the beach was hard. Don't get me wrong, I'm really upset about it but I'm positive I made the right call. Especially knowing the course I was way too tired to have finished the bike and that's if I could even get through the swim first. I'm writing this from the car and haven't stopped yawning since I woke up and still feel like a paperweight. Hope I didn't scare any of you newbies off. I just think sometimes you need to know when to fold em. Sorry to hear about the DNF, I'm glad that you are good with your choice because that is what matters. I also applaud you for coming on here and posting about what I know was a disappointing day for you. Stress and life can zap the life out of you and really affect the way you race and train. I have a question to ask you thought that may help you along this stressful time. Do you feel that you were properly trained and physcially prepared for the race today? I ask not because of the DNF, but to my point. I think that sometimes when things are the craziest and we don't have the ability to prepare the way we want we still schedule races. I think these facts will largely effect the way you feel when you line-up for your next race as well. I don't think that your year or training has to be gauged by what races you have or have not done. I have heard that a race is icing on the cake, and is the way I approached it this year. I told myself that I would not sign up for a race until everything was in line and I was prepared for it. Like I have said before, I use to just workout a few times a couple weeks out from an event and then go do it. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but I also was not really improving my health / physical ability (I did the races so that I could say I did them). I am not only saying this to you or becuase of today, but more for the group. I can also tell you that this year I have learned to use training days as my stress relief. Next to spending quality time with the family, my training days are what keep me level. Some times though I don't have time and maybe that is just what has happened to you lately and with the schedule you have coming up will continue to have happen. Like I said before, good for you for making a decision and sticking by it, plus taking your safety into consideration. It after all is just an event, and an event you paid to participate in. Maybe this year will end up being a build year and you doing what you can when you can. Just don't think that you have to race to validate your work. No matter what stay active in life and know that you are still a Turtle and wanted by everyone in this group. I really hope I worded all of this the way I intended it to come out. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by iamDawnAnderson Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete O.M.G. I'm sooo not ready for a race! My ride this morning was tough! Weather & company were perfect, but boy - riding in real life is so different than on a spin bike. It was fun though! Originally posted by iamDawnAnderson Here's hoping everyone got their training in today. I was attacked by a nap on the sofa after work. I'm partnering up in the morning with a coworker I talked into registering for the Tri I'm doing, to go on my long bike ride. Wish me luck! How did the run go? Don't worry about that Dawn, the important thing is that you got out there and did it today. It also served you well to know how closely spinning translates to road riding for you. Everyone is different, some people it is very similar and they don't notice as much of a difference. I can tell you that when I do spin classes it more for cardio and cadence (number of pedal rotations in 1 minute) purposes. It does help me some, but I'm like you, nothing is like riding on the road. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Taringa Woo hoo! I managed a 10km run this morning, first time I've made the distance. It took me an hour 27 minutes and I had quite a few walk breaks to keep my HR down but I'm really happy I made this milestone. Now I just have to double it in 3 weeks time! That is Awesome. You are really working hard towards that Half Marathon, and the work shows. Like I said before, you WILL do it and finish well before the cut off time. In reference to the doubling it in three weeks, remember you were doing today at a lower heart rate, and you did not have all the other runners with you and adrenaline that comes with race day. Keep it Up! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() @Taringa_-_Anna: congrats on running the 10K distance for the first time. It is an awesome feeling. You will finish the race @Rennay – so sorry about your DNF. I’ve been there. Only you can know that and you did what was best for you. Even though you were disappointed, I am proud that you still are looking forward with a positive attitude. @Todd – I love and agree with your response to Rennay. Sound advice. @Usulsuspct_-_Jason: great job on the 0to1650 swimming. I was suppose to do week 3 last week but couldn’t get to the pool. This week I will be starting week 3. I hope I can jump in to it without having to repeat W2D3 over. As for me, last week was really hectic for both family and exercising. I ran 2.5 miles on Tuesday and have not worked out since. Some workouts were cancelled due to hubby working late so I had to play taxi cab for the boys. We finished up spring basketball and lacrosse this week as well. Lacrosse ended in a charity event for the Wounded Warriors Project called Shootout for Soldiers, a 24 hour lacrosse event. It was busy and fun but really nice to do something like that. My ankle has been really stiff the last couple days but that’s usual if I haven’t worked out or stretched it. Saturday, I woke up for the boys swim team at 5:30am and my ankle was stiff but also had a slight throbbing pain. I volunteer early for swim team so I was on my feet from 5:30 until about 8:30am. The whole time, the pain in my ankle got worst. I had to text hubby to come help me breakdown the tents and stuff and just in case I need him to drive. We live a mile and a half from the pool so he walked over. I hope to get back to the gym this week. I can swim (I think) without causing more pain but may not be able to run. For FATHER’S in the group: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Originally posted by Rnay225 So today was the first tri of the season and also my first DNF. Even though I'm disappointed and highly embarrassed I think I made the right decision. I really haven't felt like myself the past week and a half (tired, irritable, no appetite etc.) and I think I'm just really overwhelming myself and trying to do everything. On the drive up to Indianapolis last night I had my phone out answering emails, my wedding binder out to work on the number of guests before a meeting with a venue coming ups this week and a notebook on standby to start my packing list for Peru. My fiancé (still weird) started telling me about his day and I just burst into tears. I was beyond tired and just couldn't even think of words. So we got to the hotel and I got everything ready for the race and laid down but instead of that nervous excited semi sleep you have the night before a race I was out cold and woke up with a start to my alarm this morning completely disoriented. I did all my normal pre-race stuff and tried to get excited but just felt drained. I set up everything, tested the water and was confident that I could tackle the distance but still just felt bleh. I lined up in the chute and went into the water but things didn't feel right at all. I took a few strokes and felt like I was swimming in syrup. My arms and legs were dead. I tried every trick to keep going but was fully exhausted after like 50 meters. I swam back to shore where I could stand and tried to get it together but just all around felt like crap. I tried again 2 more times but just kept feeling worse so I called it, got out of the water and turned in my chip. Even walking up to the beach was hard. Don't get me wrong, I'm really upset about it but I'm positive I made the right call. Especially knowing the course I was way too tired to have finished the bike and that's if I could even get through the swim first. I'm writing this from the car and haven't stopped yawning since I woke up and still feel like a paperweight. Hope I didn't scare any of you newbies off. I just think sometimes you need to know when to fold em. Sorry to hear about the DNF, I'm glad that you are good with your choice because that is what matters. I also applaud you for coming on here and posting about what I know was a disappointing day for you. Stress and life can zap the life out of you and really affect the way you race and train. I have a question to ask you thought that may help you along this stressful time. Do you feel that you were properly trained and physcially prepared for the race today? I ask not because of the DNF, but to my point. I think that sometimes when things are the craziest and we don't have the ability to prepare the way we want we still schedule races. I think these facts will largely effect the way you feel when you line-up for your next race as well. I don't think that your year or training has to be gauged by what races you have or have not done. I have heard that a race is icing on the cake, and is the way I approached it this year. I told myself that I would not sign up for a race until everything was in line and I was prepared for it. Like I have said before, I use to just workout a few times a couple weeks out from an event and then go do it. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but I also was not really improving my health / physical ability (I did the races so that I could say I did them). I am not only saying this to you or becuase of today, but more for the group. I can also tell you that this year I have learned to use training days as my stress relief. Next to spending quality time with the family, my training days are what keep me level. Some times though I don't have time and maybe that is just what has happened to you lately and with the schedule you have coming up will continue to have happen. Like I said before, good for you for making a decision and sticking by it, plus taking your safety into consideration. It after all is just an event, and an event you paid to participate in. Maybe this year will end up being a build year and you doing what you can when you can. Just don't think that you have to race to validate your work. No matter what stay active in life and know that you are still a Turtle and wanted by everyone in this group. I really hope I worded all of this the way I intended it to come out. Thanks for your words of wisdom as always. I know I was capable of the distances but I also know I have not spent enough time on the bike and instead of resting a bit beforehand I worked harder than normal. I am a scheduler by nature and have been completely out of sorts the past couple of weeks so my workouts have been sporadic and random which definitely messed with my head and body. I'm learning that I have really high expectations of myself and always want to be able to do everything. Especially when it comes to racing, it's where I feel like I can be myself, enjoy, be proud of myself and be in control. I won't go into all the exercise therapy stuff but not having been able to train like I want has had a lot of effects. I'm hoping I can work things out soon and I'm really sorry to have disappointed anyone. Looks like you're all making great progress and I love keeping up with you all! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Lovey @Taringa_-_Anna: congrats on running the 10K distance for the first time. It is an awesome feeling. You will finish the race @Rennay – so sorry about your DNF. I’ve been there. Only you can know that and you did what was best for you. Even though you were disappointed, I am proud that you still are looking forward with a positive attitude. @Todd – I love and agree with your response to Rennay. Sound advice. @Usulsuspct_-_Jason: great job on the 0to1650 swimming. I was suppose to do week 3 last week but couldn’t get to the pool. This week I will be starting week 3. I hope I can jump in to it without having to repeat W2D3 over. As for me, last week was really hectic for both family and exercising. I ran 2.5 miles on Tuesday and have not worked out since. Some workouts were cancelled due to hubby working late so I had to play taxi cab for the boys. We finished up spring basketball and lacrosse this week as well. Lacrosse ended in a charity event for the Wounded Warriors Project called Shootout for Soldiers, a 24 hour lacrosse event. It was busy and fun but really nice to do something like that. My ankle has been really stiff the last couple days but that’s usual if I haven’t worked out or stretched it. Saturday, I woke up for the boys swim team at 5:30am and my ankle was stiff but also had a slight throbbing pain. I volunteer early for swim team so I was on my feet from 5:30 until about 8:30am. The whole time, the pain in my ankle got worst. I had to text hubby to come help me breakdown the tents and stuff and just in case I need him to drive. We live a mile and a half from the pool so he walked over. I hope to get back to the gym this week. I can swim (I think) without causing more pain but may not be able to run. For FATHER’S in the group: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! I'll be doing week 3 this week too I hope so we will be together. Take care of that ankle though! Have you ever tried acupuncture? Sounds scary and weird but I swear by it! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Rnay225 Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Originally posted by Rnay225 So today was the first tri of the season and also my first DNF. Even though I'm disappointed and highly embarrassed I think I made the right decision. I really haven't felt like myself the past week and a half (tired, irritable, no appetite etc.) and I think I'm just really overwhelming myself and trying to do everything. On the drive up to Indianapolis last night I had my phone out answering emails, my wedding binder out to work on the number of guests before a meeting with a venue coming ups this week and a notebook on standby to start my packing list for Peru. My fiancé (still weird) started telling me about his day and I just burst into tears. I was beyond tired and just couldn't even think of words. So we got to the hotel and I got everything ready for the race and laid down but instead of that nervous excited semi sleep you have the night before a race I was out cold and woke up with a start to my alarm this morning completely disoriented. I did all my normal pre-race stuff and tried to get excited but just felt drained. I set up everything, tested the water and was confident that I could tackle the distance but still just felt bleh. I lined up in the chute and went into the water but things didn't feel right at all. I took a few strokes and felt like I was swimming in syrup. My arms and legs were dead. I tried every trick to keep going but was fully exhausted after like 50 meters. I swam back to shore where I could stand and tried to get it together but just all around felt like crap. I tried again 2 more times but just kept feeling worse so I called it, got out of the water and turned in my chip. Even walking up to the beach was hard. Don't get me wrong, I'm really upset about it but I'm positive I made the right call. Especially knowing the course I was way too tired to have finished the bike and that's if I could even get through the swim first. I'm writing this from the car and haven't stopped yawning since I woke up and still feel like a paperweight. Hope I didn't scare any of you newbies off. I just think sometimes you need to know when to fold em. Sorry to hear about the DNF, I'm glad that you are good with your choice because that is what matters. I also applaud you for coming on here and posting about what I know was a disappointing day for you. Stress and life can zap the life out of you and really affect the way you race and train. I have a question to ask you thought that may help you along this stressful time. Do you feel that you were properly trained and physcially prepared for the race today? I ask not because of the DNF, but to my point. I think that sometimes when things are the craziest and we don't have the ability to prepare the way we want we still schedule races. I think these facts will largely effect the way you feel when you line-up for your next race as well. I don't think that your year or training has to be gauged by what races you have or have not done. I have heard that a race is icing on the cake, and is the way I approached it this year. I told myself that I would not sign up for a race until everything was in line and I was prepared for it. Like I have said before, I use to just workout a few times a couple weeks out from an event and then go do it. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but I also was not really improving my health / physical ability (I did the races so that I could say I did them). I am not only saying this to you or becuase of today, but more for the group. I can also tell you that this year I have learned to use training days as my stress relief. Next to spending quality time with the family, my training days are what keep me level. Some times though I don't have time and maybe that is just what has happened to you lately and with the schedule you have coming up will continue to have happen. Like I said before, good for you for making a decision and sticking by it, plus taking your safety into consideration. It after all is just an event, and an event you paid to participate in. Maybe this year will end up being a build year and you doing what you can when you can. Just don't think that you have to race to validate your work. No matter what stay active in life and know that you are still a Turtle and wanted by everyone in this group. I really hope I worded all of this the way I intended it to come out. Thanks for your words of wisdom as always. I know I was capable of the distances but I also know I have not spent enough time on the bike and instead of resting a bit beforehand I worked harder than normal. I am a scheduler by nature and have been completely out of sorts the past couple of weeks so my workouts have been sporadic and random which definitely messed with my head and body. I'm learning that I have really high expectations of myself and always want to be able to do everything. Especially when it comes to racing, it's where I feel like I can be myself, enjoy, be proud of myself and be in control. I won't go into all the exercise therapy stuff but not having been able to train like I want has had a lot of effects. I'm hoping I can work things out soon and I'm really sorry to have disappointed anyone. Looks like you're all making great progress and I love keeping up with you all! Rennay, no one is disappointed in you. You have had a lot lately and did what you needed to do. It is all a learning experience and I know that you will take what you need to from the events of the day. Keep your head and stay positive because there are always other races and other days. 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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Lovey As for me, last week was really hectic for both family and exercising. I ran 2.5 miles on Tuesday and have not worked out since. Some workouts were cancelled due to hubby working late so I had to play taxi cab for the boys. We finished up spring basketball and lacrosse this week as well. Lacrosse ended in a charity event for the Wounded Warriors Project called Shootout for Soldiers, a 24 hour lacrosse event. It was busy and fun but really nice to do something like that. My ankle has been really stiff the last couple days but that’s usual if I haven’t worked out or stretched it. Saturday, I woke up for the boys swim team at 5:30am and my ankle was stiff but also had a slight throbbing pain. I volunteer early for swim team so I was on my feet from 5:30 until about 8:30am. The whole time, the pain in my ankle got worst. I had to text hubby to come help me breakdown the tents and stuff and just in case I need him to drive. We live a mile and a half from the pool so he walked over. I hope to get back to the gym this week. I can swim (I think) without causing more pain but may not be able to run. For FATHER’S in the group: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! Take care of that ankle, it's funny reading your post because I just had a co-worker go through a similar thing. He woke up in the middle of the night with his ankle hurting him and it just got worse. He went to the doctor and found out it was a mild sprain, which he then remember rolling it up before lunch earlier in the day. Doctor told him that it just need time to cool off and swell before he was able to realize that he did hurt it. Probably not your issue I just found it interesting how we can do something and not even realize it. Also, I applaud yall as great parents with highly athletic and active kids, but when I hear about yalls comings and goings I am happy that I stopped at one. ![]() |
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Member![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Originally posted by Rnay225 Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Originally posted by Rnay225 So today was the first tri of the season and also my first DNF. Even though I'm disappointed and highly embarrassed I think I made the right decision. I really haven't felt like myself the past week and a half (tired, irritable, no appetite etc.) and I think I'm just really overwhelming myself and trying to do everything. On the drive up to Indianapolis last night I had my phone out answering emails, my wedding binder out to work on the number of guests before a meeting with a venue coming ups this week and a notebook on standby to start my packing list for Peru. My fiancé (still weird) started telling me about his day and I just burst into tears. I was beyond tired and just couldn't even think of words. So we got to the hotel and I got everything ready for the race and laid down but instead of that nervous excited semi sleep you have the night before a race I was out cold and woke up with a start to my alarm this morning completely disoriented. I did all my normal pre-race stuff and tried to get excited but just felt drained. I set up everything, tested the water and was confident that I could tackle the distance but still just felt bleh. I lined up in the chute and went into the water but things didn't feel right at all. I took a few strokes and felt like I was swimming in syrup. My arms and legs were dead. I tried every trick to keep going but was fully exhausted after like 50 meters. I swam back to shore where I could stand and tried to get it together but just all around felt like crap. I tried again 2 more times but just kept feeling worse so I called it, got out of the water and turned in my chip. Even walking up to the beach was hard. Don't get me wrong, I'm really upset about it but I'm positive I made the right call. Especially knowing the course I was way too tired to have finished the bike and that's if I could even get through the swim first. I'm writing this from the car and haven't stopped yawning since I woke up and still feel like a paperweight. Hope I didn't scare any of you newbies off. I just think sometimes you need to know when to fold em. Sorry to hear about the DNF, I'm glad that you are good with your choice because that is what matters. I also applaud you for coming on here and posting about what I know was a disappointing day for you. Stress and life can zap the life out of you and really affect the way you race and train. I have a question to ask you thought that may help you along this stressful time. Do you feel that you were properly trained and physcially prepared for the race today? I ask not because of the DNF, but to my point. I think that sometimes when things are the craziest and we don't have the ability to prepare the way we want we still schedule races. I think these facts will largely effect the way you feel when you line-up for your next race as well. I don't think that your year or training has to be gauged by what races you have or have not done. I have heard that a race is icing on the cake, and is the way I approached it this year. I told myself that I would not sign up for a race until everything was in line and I was prepared for it. Like I have said before, I use to just workout a few times a couple weeks out from an event and then go do it. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but I also was not really improving my health / physical ability (I did the races so that I could say I did them). I am not only saying this to you or becuase of today, but more for the group. I can also tell you that this year I have learned to use training days as my stress relief. Next to spending quality time with the family, my training days are what keep me level. Some times though I don't have time and maybe that is just what has happened to you lately and with the schedule you have coming up will continue to have happen. Like I said before, good for you for making a decision and sticking by it, plus taking your safety into consideration. It after all is just an event, and an event you paid to participate in. Maybe this year will end up being a build year and you doing what you can when you can. Just don't think that you have to race to validate your work. No matter what stay active in life and know that you are still a Turtle and wanted by everyone in this group. I really hope I worded all of this the way I intended it to come out. Thanks for your words of wisdom as always. I know I was capable of the distances but I also know I have not spent enough time on the bike and instead of resting a bit beforehand I worked harder than normal. I am a scheduler by nature and have been completely out of sorts the past couple of weeks so my workouts have been sporadic and random which definitely messed with my head and body. I'm learning that I have really high expectations of myself and always want to be able to do everything. Especially when it comes to racing, it's where I feel like I can be myself, enjoy, be proud of myself and be in control. I won't go into all the exercise therapy stuff but not having been able to train like I want has had a lot of effects. I'm hoping I can work things out soon and I'm really sorry to have disappointed anyone. Looks like you're all making great progress and I love keeping up with you all! Rennay, no one is disappointed in you. You have had a lot lately and did what you needed to do. It is all a learning experience and I know that you will take what you need to from the events of the day. Keep your head and stay positive because there are always other races and other days. Redemption will be yours. Rennay, I admire your persistence. I probably would've bagged the whole race after I first got out of the water. You gave it a couple more shots. And as others have noted, it takes a special level of guts and discipline to discuss your day in a mature fashion, as you have done. Things may not have gone the way you would have liked, but I think you have a lot to be proud of. |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() Well, its official! I registered for my first race. Supposedly it is mile for mile the most difficult in the state and possibly the country based on the reviews I've read. the distances are short but the bike and run are on crazy hills! I am more nervous about the swim though. .6 mile open water. no turning back now! |
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Extreme Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by corbetjackson50 Well, its official! I registered for my first race. Supposedly it is mile for mile the most difficult in the state and possibly the country based on the reviews I've read. the distances are short but the bike and run are on crazy hills! I am more nervous about the swim though. .6 mile open water. no turning back now! Congrats to you Corbet, Now Go Train ![]() |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Taringa Ashley, that's a nice bike! Very sleek, it really looks like it does the business Corbet, congrats on biting the bullet and registering for the tri! Sounds fierce, a real challenge with the hills. When is it? Thanks! race day is July 27th! |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() And I'm back!!!!!!! So here is what I've been up to. While at work Thursday night I got a call from my sitter saying that my boy was screaming and was inconsolable. This is very abnormal for him so I grabbed my partner and headed over. When I got there I could hear him before I could see him. he was holding his ear saying it hurt and that he couldn't hear. Just the look he gave me said that his condition needed immediate attention. So I loaded him in my ambulance making my son now my patient. He was diagnosed with server swimmers ear in both ears. After two shots of high dose antibiotics and sedation he was sent home with three medications. The next three days where recovery but I'm happy to say he's finally on the mend. Yesterday I got some help with caring for him so I could get a bike ride in. I spent all of my last winter on the bike trainer focusing on strength and power output. I tackled a hill that last least I really fought with but yesterday I didn't seem so bad. So happy so see my winters work paying off. Today I did a 20 minute open water swim followed by a run. While on my run I noticed one of my friends there too so we finished the circuit together. We must have made a laughable sight. Martin was easily spinning on his bike while I was on foot huffing and puffing to keep up. But I still laid down some decent times. Okay so now to everyone else. Regarding the DNF, I think it takes a lot of courage to realize that you are not fully ready mentally out physically. I did a race last year that went bad bad bad. I pushed through it and to this day I wish I had the courage to ask for a DNF. In regards to the silver bike: Congratulations!!!!! Is it a male or female? What is the bike's name? I'm sure you two will have many enjoyable miles together. Beth Edited by Hubbie 2013-06-17 8:14 PM |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Oh and congrats on the 10k run!!! Feels amazing didn't it. Keep up the wonderful work. |
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