SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 29)

everlong - 2011-04-18 6:49 AM

First outside ride of the year and the first ride ever on a TRI bike outside ever. I only went for a half hour not because of my lower body but because of my upper  body. My hands, arms and especially my neck is so sore. I was fitted for the bike so I know that's not the issue. It's just getting used to riding in the new position. I don't have a trainer so there was no indoor build up. On the positive side I effortlessly did 8.5 miles and stay completely in zones one and two minus one big hill where I peaked into zone 4 and then back down again. Clipping and up-clipping came quite naturally as did cornering. I really concentrated on my form and felt like my strokes were very efficient. My average cadence was 82 which is slightly lower than what I wanted but for a first effort and not being completely familiar with how I wanted to work my gears I was happy. 

My training partner also on his bike for the first time had all the same complaints. Any tips on relaxing especially with the neck? Forearms are also sore but I think that was from gripping too hard.

fattyfatfat - 2011-04-18 1:28 PM

3:23:17

AWESOME!!!!

CONGRATS KIM!!!!

SSMinnow - 2011-04-18 7:09 AM

WOAH!  How about some deep breathing?

1. Are you following the plan you published to the MG?  If so, trust it.  You have plenty of time to get ready assuming you can get your body in order.

2. Are you still seeing a PT for that knee?  Seriously, if you don't identify why it happened in the first place, you're may get better, but your'e NOT going to stay that way.  You mentioned you were still planning to do rides when you're not sure you're bike is set up correctly.  Really?  Why risk it?  Doing 1, 1.5 hours on a bad set up with a injury isn't smart. 

Erica, you're young.  You have a long tri career ahead of you....give your body the best shot of performing well by getting healthy first....my two cents.  I won't harp again because I get the feeling you know where I stand.

 

bfwhitt - 2011-04-16 10:54 AM

OK you guys are on hyper drive compared to my last group...I am not even going to try to  read all of these blogs....the question is how to jump into this group and not get overwhelmed..... alright so I am going to just post my own thoughts for now and how training is going...and I apologize up front if I do not respond to a comment. ....Life is crazy ...and just trying to keep up with family, work, and other miscellaneous things....oh yeah and then there is training.... OK I am done complaining....like the rest of you are not busy either...... right?

So feeling good about my training so far this year...I have a Sprint in May ( I almost said no sweat...but then did not want to sound too cocky and add bad karma), Oly in July (now that one scares me a little..just the swim), then a sprint in the fall...maybe sprinkle in some other races in between, this is my third year and I have been adding an extra race or challenge every year.....

Every year I am feeling a little stronger and building on the previous year...longer, faster, maybe(very small maybe) smarter about my training....

So I did my first mini brick last week, got off the bike into a run and the calves started to twinge and almost cramped up....what do you think? Not enough hydration? Happened to me last year at my last race...had to stop and stretch them out....

 

kt65 - 2011-04-18 1:22 PM Thanks everyone! It was so great to run Boston and know I had all of you rooting for me and following me! I can't believe I saw Christina at mile 18.5, that was really awesome, what a beautiful smile you have! Not to mention that big camera! This race was one of the best experiences of my life, despite a calf cramp that reared it's ugly head at about the 40k mark....but I really am pleased with the race and have tons of respect for the course. It is a TOUGH course, that's for sure, but the crowd support helps sooooo much! Will write a RR when we get back to SF. For now, it is off to indulge in something yummy! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

kt65 - 2011-04-18 2:22 PM Thanks everyone! It was so great to run Boston and know I had all of you rooting for me and following me! I can't believe I saw Christina at mile 18.5, that was really awesome, what a beautiful smile you have! Not to mention that big camera! This race was one of the best experiences of my life, despite a calf cramp that reared it's ugly head at about the 40k mark....but I really am pleased with the race and have tons of respect for the course. It is a TOUGH course, that's for sure, but the crowd support helps sooooo much! Will write a RR when we get back to SF. For now, it is off to indulge in something yummy! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

kt65 - 2011-04-18 4:22 PM Thanks everyone! It was so great to run Boston and know I had all of you rooting for me and following me! I can't believe I saw Christina at mile 18.5, that was really awesome, what a beautiful smile you have! Not to mention that big camera! This race was one of the best experiences of my life, despite a calf cramp that reared it's ugly head at about the 40k mark....but I really am pleased with the race and have tons of respect for the course. It is a TOUGH course, that's for sure, but the crowd support helps sooooo much! Will write a RR when we get back to SF. For now, it is off to indulge in something yummy! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

kt65 - 2011-04-18 4:22 PM Thanks everyone! It was so great to run Boston and know I had all of you rooting for me and following me! I can't believe I saw Christina at mile 18.5, that was really awesome, what a beautiful smile you have! Not to mention that big camera! This race was one of the best experiences of my life, despite a calf cramp that reared it's ugly head at about the 40k mark....but I really am pleased with the race and have tons of respect for the course. It is a TOUGH course, that's for sure, but the crowd support helps sooooo much! Will write a RR when we get back to SF. For now, it is off to indulge in something yummy! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Terps421 - 2011-04-18 5:50 PM Kim, I am in awe! Your run splits were right on pace!! Congrats!!

trying1 - 2011-04-18 2:41 PM

x2 on what Suzy says, i made the mistake about not taking care of my injuries and it's costing me big time.  I've been in rehab for 3 months and my foot is back in a cast and my doc has shut me down for the next 2 months (season is pretty much done)..  Figure out what is wrong and correctly fix it. 

SSMinnow - 2011-04-18 5:55 PM

Do I have to spill your beans? or are you going to do it yourself Ms. Marathon plus some?  Come on Linda! Step forward.

SoccerGK - 2011-04-18 6:07 PM

x2, I don't like being out of the loop, though from reading your logs, you really are an inspiration!  I'd love to hear more about it!