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Hi Joe (keefrichard)

Been meaning to write, but really caught up in my own preparations for my first Tri on the 17th.
If you can't ride outside, then try to give it a go inside.  As far as your knees, maybe use the indoor bike in shorter bursts of time - maybe 10 or 20 minute indoor rides to stay loose.  Most of my bike training is indoors with my own exercise bike; made easier since the bike is in the playroom and there is a tv there.  Thus, I often get up in the morning and do a nice 20-minute ride while watching the morning news.
And yes, cycling in rain is painful.  Plus, for me anyway, a little scary about losing traction and sliding out.

~JoeyG

Dave,

In retrospect I believe you may be right.  I was so pleased to actually be able to get out and ride I may have pushed a little too hard. I have a recovery week comming up and I am definatly ready for it.

Joe

Hi Everyone,

I`ve enjoyed reading your posts and unfortunately haven`t done much posting lately with my own pre-race jitters and training.  Joey I`m sure that you`re going to do a great job this weekend on your tri.  Race day does make a difference when you get caught up with the crowd, it just seems that much easier.  My only words of wisdom from running lots of races is remember that it`s all about competing with yourself and for yourself and no one else!!!  Who cares how fast everyone else is going you should be proud of your own accomplishment!

I ran the Mississauga Marathon this weekend and despite the fact that I had been nursing an injury for the last 3 - 4 weeks all the training that I had done prior to that paid off.  I felt great, enjoyed the run and when my good calve blew out at 31K I was in a pretty good mental space to deal with the pain and push on.  I finished 10 - 15 minutes slower than I had hoped for but I finished and that`s the main thing!  Now it`s time to rest, recover and do some serious tri training! 

Have a great day everyone!
Kathryn

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JoeyG,

My wife bought my bike for me as a christmas present.  I have not had a bike since Jr. High nearly 20 years ago.  On the day that I went out for my second ride, I had a flat.  So, it can happen. Odds are that it will not though. 

You are going to do great.  Sounds like your training went well.  Now just enjoy yourself.  Good Luck,

Joe

Hi Y'all,

I haven't posted (or worked out) for the past two weeks as I have been in Egypt.  I was hoping to work out a bit while I was there but just didn't have the time or the energy at the end of a twelve hour day.

Joey - I hope you did great!  I can't wait to read about your race.

Melody

Hi everyone.  I just finished writing about my race and posting some pictures. 
My first was harder and easier than I thought.  Harder since there is pre-race anxiety, and with a pool swim and staggered start times, was standing around to get started.  So, a little nervous (and heart rate way up) by the time I started.
Swallowed lots of water thru first 50 yards, and a couple times in that short 250 yard swim thought about just giving up.  Mentally, swim was my new event, and I had not found a comfort zone for the swim.  One anonymous man on the end seemed to follow me and cheer me on and give me encouragement at that end.  I saw him in the distance with a woman competitor later, so figure he decided to cheer me on also.  It really helped.

But finally got out of the pool and onto the bike.  Hadn't paracticed as much hill-riding as this course was, so that will be a note for me into the future.  Rode about as hard as my legs would carry me.

And then to my comfort zone of the run.  I am not a great runner - never to place in my age group - but a decent runner.  It was during the run that I felt the emotion of realizing that I am about to do something - complete something - be a Triathlete.  That was a great feeling.
Saw my son as I neared the Finsh Line (he is behind me in my running picture for the Race).  Took it hard to the Finsh Line and the event was complete.

In retrospect, very happy I pushed myself to do this.  Seriously, I could not swim the 25 yards across the pool earlier this year.  I did not swim well, but I was able to propel myself the 250 yards of the swim race. 
Lesson learned here - the other competitors and fans will all encourage.  There is no need to fear looking foolish.  Those looking to win and place go off early.  To everyone else, it is about fun and accomplishing something for yourself or to improve on a past performance.

While I had thought about another Tri later this summer, I know that I need more comfort in the water first.  But I will be back to try again - maybe not later this year, perhaps next spring.  And in the meantime, I can also continue to work on my cycling and running.

Congrats Joey!  You're a triathlete!

I really respect your efforts, trying this as a new swimmer.  It's great that you finished strong!

Melody