Bonnie Crawford's Group - FULL (Page 3)

Thanks Noony and Twylite.

Today I've found out more information about things going down to Georgia, which is exciting. I'm actually not only housesitting, but training their boxer puppy - who's full of energy. Their house is close to a nice park with trails, so I foresee the pup and I doing a good bit of running! Also, the park's great for biking too. I'm also going sooner than expected - I'll be down there starting June 26th. Which means I can get back to more serious training then as well, possibly with access to the local Y, if my friend I'm housesitting for can get me a guest pass. Exciting times!

As for recovery, I'm sorer than I expected to be today. The knee was slightly stiff, but the main soreness has been in my triceps and my shoulders, probably from swimming weird and not being warmed up for the swim. I got in a 10 minute recovery ride, and it felt good. Continual forward motion. That's what it has to be about now. Knee felt even better after the ride loosened it up.

Not dead yet. Counting down the days til I'm in Georgia and can really work on training again.

I ran this evening. Albeit on a full stomach, which wasn't smart. I got side stitches about 10 minutes in. But I still ran and it felt good.

How's everyone else doing?

I'm doing well and gearing up for my first tri of the season on Sunday.....Little Pepper in Culpeper, Va.....I'm excited, it should be a good test run for some of the races coming up. How is everyone else doing?

N

So I finished my Sprint on Sunday...rough challenging race but I made it through.....race report is now up and can be found here .

I think I really found out that mental preparedness can be as important as physical fitness. I really had to keep my mind focused on finishing this race, keep going and not quit.

Great races Noony and Atlrunnergirl!

Let's all wish Bonnie lots of good luck with her Ironman this weekend!!! Bonnie - I know you'll kick CdA in the rear and come home a winner.

As for my progress: Not many exciting triathlon things are happening in my life at the moment. Mostly it's just running around and getting little things I have to get done before I move. For example, today, my husband and I took a half-day at work so we could come home and work on some painting both inside and outside the house.

But in extremely good news - I head to Atlanta for good come Monday. I stop over in St. Louis on Monday night with the in-laws, then make the drive down on Tuesday. And as soon as I get paid for the housesitting gig - I'm ordering my road bike!!!  It makes me all sorts of excited. I'll be close to a park where I can run as well. I'm planning on checking out the North Atlanta Multisport Club that a lot of local BTers recommend as well.

 Atlrunnergirl - maybe we could get together and ride on the Silver Comet trail once I get my bike?

Go Bonnie go.......Bonnie is in the midst of Ironman Couer d'Alene.  You can check out her progress on ironman.com. 

I'm really impressed with her effort so far.   

16:22:22!!!

 Bonnie Crawford - YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!

Congrats on reaching your goal girl!

Hi all -

Made it down to Georgia in one piece. And today, I'm starting everything over. I went to Kennesaw Mountain for a "run" which ended up being a hike, really. My body's going "What the?" after about a month of no tri-related training. Pretty crazy, but I should be back into the groove again soon. I also picked up a Polar heart rate monitor and wore it today. I really need to determine my actual zones though. It was beeping at me like crazy every time I started running.

On the food front, I'm really tightening up my nutrition starting today. Eating out once a week at most, and aiming for 5 400 calorie meals each day. I have to admit that the post-workout bowl of Raisin Bran tasted really good this morning.

I also ordered my bike yesterday! The money order goes out today and I should have a bike next week. I ended up ordering a Motobecane Mirage Pro from Ebay (about $10 cheaper overall). Can't wait for it to get here so I can start playing on it. I even brought my trainer for those days I can't make it over to the Silver Comet Trail.

 How's everyone else doing? And where's Bonnie? - we want to hear all the details from CdA!
 

Bonnie...I loved your race report.  It was just what I needed to give myself a kick in the pants.  I've let stress kind of take over and need to keep focused on moving forward with my tri and weight loss goals! Your experience makes me want to do an Ironman...not for a long long time....but maybe one day!

I have a 5K planned for the 4th....I did the race last year and enjoyed it.  My knees have been hurting lately so I'll have to wait until race day to see if its a good day or bad one.....then I do a sprint on July 22nd....it is a repeat of the first tri I ever did and I'd like to beat my time from last year. . .

I am really focusing, however on IronGirl Columbia in August.  I want to beat my time by 10 minutes if I can.....I'm working on overcoming my fear of the course. I tend to really let the hills on the bike panic me but I've decided to try to ride the course as much as I can before race day and get rid of my fears......I can get up the hills...I just have to change gears and keep pedaling! 

How is everyone else doing?  

It's been kinda quiet around here lately....I hope everyone is doing well. I had another sprint tri yesterday and felt pretty good. I'm looking forward to IronGirl Columbia in August......

Bonnie....I had a question about Aerobars.  When did you start using them and how did you make the transition?  While I'm not quite ready .....I do want to start thinking about adding them into the mix in the next season or two......any tips would be great. My biggest limiter right now is my weight and core strength.....if i can improve both of those areas I think using aerobars may be easier.......