Hashers and Mashers Part 2 - OPEN (Page 28)

Thanks Mike ... I'll keep this in mind for the next one.  The weather actually could not have been more perfect.  The RD allowed us to group together between a break with the swim, and my start time moved to the back.  So by the time we started ... crystal clear skies, lo 50's and warming to lo-60's ... could not have been better weather.  I'll post a RR once the results roll in. We had a lot of fun and I was extremely proud of my daughters and how they finished, so perhaps they'll do more of these in the future.

Plenty of practice! I know, that's not a very helpful thing to say.

I try to concentrate on kicking from the hips with straight but relaxed knees (squeeze your butt cheeks together and visualise just kicking your thighs, not your feet).  I found Swim Smooth really useful too.  http://www.swimsmooth.com/ 

On your kick ... it will be a really boring few laps, but use a kick board to strengthen your kick.  I remember when I first started training, I would use just a kick board and it seemed like I was hardly moving.  So incorporate a few laps with this each session and your kick will come around.

Well ... my first race of the year is under the belt.  We had a really nice time, and the daughters and I were proud of their efforts and their results.  For me ... the overall time didn't turn out like I would have liked - but it was pretty much where I expected to end up.  Lack of training, slow transition times and bike pace to keep the girls together put the brakes on my overall time.  I did turn out a PB on the run leg, which I am excited about. 

Anyway ... the RR is here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=512218&posts=1&start=1

Hey all, I haven't been around much, my apologies.  I was in Disneyland with my family just about all of last week, so didn't get much working out in...but had a lot of fun!

Also found out on Friday that I'm being moved to Chicago, which is what we were hoping for, so my family and I are very excited!  We have 90 days before we have to be there, and it should be a fun/stressful/interesting process, so this year is going to be interesting.  This does mean I'll have to cancel my Vineman regstiration though.  At least I'll get most of my money back.

Sevans ... you might consider some type wrap as well.  Nothing tight - but something to just snug up the sore area, reduce vibration and help heal up the soreness.

I've had a pretty quiet few days on the training front as it's my daughter's 4th birthday and we've been doing the kids' party thing. Thank goodness it's over! A  good time was had by all and my daughter was chuffed to have friends to her home but gee, these things are tiring and I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep. Planning on a nice 8km tomorrow morning, on my own, at dawn when the world is quiet. Need some time to myself!

Hey Everyone,

I've been AWOL for a while... feeling frustrated with (no) training for a few weeks. Much to my chagrin, I ran a half mary today. Because I paid for it. And now I'm paying for it! Ouch! http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid...