kz9jvq - 2010-04-18 12:35 PM

hlipusch - the odd numbers do seem kind of strange but I have been working with them for a while now so guess I have gotten used to them.

Question for you.  In planning race strategy, I am planning to go off of target HR for the bike and pace and target HR for the run.  Going to have to go off of RPE for the swim.  So the question is, how much should you go up or down for your bike and run in the race from  what you are doing on bricks?  I was going to try to determine the optimal HR from training distances similar to the race distances.  Any ideas here?

Thanks!

cggale - 2010-04-18 5:35 PM

Hey guys,

I did my first triathlon today and overall I really enjoyed it!!!  However.......

My results did not show up because I later found out my timing chip number did not match my bib number.  I was pizzed because I gotta remember so much stuff anyway, the last thing I thought I needed to do was make sure my timing chip matched my bib number.  Who knew??  This has never happend to me before.  Anyway, I e-mailed the event people and hopefully they'll get it figured out so I can actually post something later.

It's frustrating because you work so hard for something and actually finish, but it's not even recognized. 

Overall, I think I did pretty well.  I felt smooth and steady the whole time.  I got through the swim part which took forever to start btw.  My bib number was high, so my start was waaaaaaay in the back.  LOL, my sister did the race and she was finished with the whole thing by the time I was done with the swim!!  She got second overall in the womens....dayumm she's fast. 

The bike was cold but it was sunny, so it wasn't bad at all.  My husband and kids were cheering me on which was super. 

The run was steady, but my legs of course felt like lead weights.  I finished with my sister waiting for me with a big hug and congratulations.  I felt really good after the race.  No pain or soreness which is a plus.

I will for sure continue on this tri journey. 

                                                                                       Claire

hlipusch - 2010-04-25 5:42 PM Hi Everybody! First tri of the season for me today. Took 3rd place in my age group! The weather was crap and I almost bagged on the race because I was debating if it was worth the risk...it was. ) Hope everybody had a great weekend. Let's hear how you're doing?!

hlipusch - 2010-04-26 3:42 PM Hi Everybody! First tri of the season for me today. Took 3rd place in my age group! The weather was crap and I almost bagged on the race because I was debating if it was worth the risk...it was. ) Hope everybody had a great weekend. Let's hear how you're doing?!

cggale - 2010-04-25 6:13 PM



Congratulations on your race!!!!  My weekend went o.k.  It rained a lot, so I had to workout at the gym.  I am going to start to taper these next two weeks before the half mary May 8.   My goal is to run under two hours.  I think I can do it this year.  I decided to seed myself and get into a better corral (sp?).  Ha, I was in corral (T) last year and it took me over 40 minutes to get to the start of the race.  I spent six miles dodging and passing walkers.  Kind of frustrating when there are literally thousands of people around you.  

Oh well, bring it on!!   

Hope everyone is doing well!!

kz9jvq - 2010-04-25 9:26 PM

Congratulations on your triathlon Heather!  Third place for your age group - awesome! 


I have a question for anyone in the group - I messed up my back on Thursday - lower back.  Was the end of my first taper week.  Made it to the doc and got on meds Thursday and camped on the floor.  So the big question is this.  My race is May 1.  I am trying to decide if I should just let the taper weeks slide and race expecting to be better or if I should try to work in some biking and running.  I actually got well enough to get in 1000 meters swimming last night.  That made me feel tons better.  Any thoughts or ideas on how people have handled this in the past would be great.  Pain has gone away for the most part.  Some stiffness and reduced range of motion though.  Haven't tried to get on the bike or run again yet but was considering it today!

Thanks

kz9jvq - 2010-04-30 12:58 PM

Hey guys, tomorrow is my first triathlon.  I'll post a race report probably on Monday.  You all have a good weekend and good training!