Stoop Dog's Tri Group - CLOSED for 2010! (Page 31)

I have two weeks till my half marathon and it will be my longest race ever. Actually, the only race I have ever done is one 5K about 10 years ago. Haha.. I have not really set a goal but I would like to finish the race in under 2.5 hours. If nothing bad happens, That should be obtainable. But, my main goal is to finish and go on to my HIM>..

Kristen, take care of yourself. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

You guys know fishing is a tough sport. IT hard to keep the weight off doing it. Haha

Phil, I think I am lacking on my stretching as well. I really need to do more with my legs beforeand after I run and ride. I am starting to pick that up as well.

Have a good one..

Ryan

I can see the big difference in making those long runs on the treadmill and on the ground. My big pounds on the ground so I need more work on there and less on the treadmill. I am going to try and do every run outside that I can now. Same goes for the bike. Its warming up so when the weather permits, I will be outside from now on...

Tomorrow should be a killer. I have a 35-40 mile bike ride outside and then immediately a 30 min run outside. I am sure my legs will still be sore from yesterday. I really think they were not completely over my long bike ride on Saturday when I ran yesterday. Lots of stretching today and tomorrow plus a little swim later today.

You guys have a fantastic day and dont hurt anyone. hahaha

This morning was Soooooo nice.  I ran outside with just a couple of shirts - no jacket, no wool watchcap, although I did wear gloves, but my hands get cold quick.  A nice 8 miler.  My cold seems to have cleared up mostly, and the run was nice and comfortable.

Took the bicycle in for a tune-up on Saturday and picked it up the next day.  Too busy to take it for a spin.  Probably Saturday morning I'll go for a short ride to see how out of shape I am.  But of course, its gonna rain all weekend.  cr@p.

Today was a pretty good swim though. I did some drills for 20 mins or so then decided to do some laps since it has been a while for me. I started with two 16 lap swims (400m each) then did 3, 20 lap swims (500 ) each. I am not a fast swimmer and it shows. My 20 lap swims were around 11 mins each... I am getting better but not good enough yet. I just dont think I am a efficient swimmer. Starting tomorrow afternoon, I am going to get stroke lessons for a month from the olympic swimmer there at the gym. It was not overly expensive and I feel like it is the discipline I am the least comfortable with...

So anyway, my virus turned out to be more of a 24hr bug, took off yest. from work to recover and thankfully felt much better today. I believe the sunshine got me moving also and got in a 4 mile run outside in a tshirt and capris Not as far as a I should be at right now, but I felt a ton better especially running with some short inclines which I normally don't do on the treadmill. I know it's going to cool down soon but at least it got me in the mood for spring!

Today was a murder brick for me.   I was suppose to ride outside 40 miles on my bike then quickly transition to run within 2 mins and run 30 mins.  Of course the weather sucked and I had to do it inside.  Getting tired of that

I rode the spin bike for 2 hours then had a 90 second transition to the treadmill where I ran 30 mins.   I started the run at 4.5 mph and increased for a few mins to get up to 6.0mph where I ran out the last 24 mis or so.  Not bad on the run. My legs were actually pretty strong.  I was surprised..  

I had a few chomps and some water during the ride but I wished I would have had some sports drink too since I was on there 2 hours.  When I ride outside, I always have both.  I just didnt have it at the gym today.  Pretty spent right now but I was stronger than i thought I would have been with the run. I had one little calf cramp but It went away.    Very happy with that..

Tomorrow is swim/run then Bike on Saturday and Sunday will be my last long run before next weekends 1/2 marathon.  10 miles Sunday at race pace.  My thoughts are 10.5-11 min miles..  We will see what I got on Sunday.  hahaha

Nice run William.  I dont have the guts to run at night yet.  Plus, its still a little cold here in Ga at night.

Well guys I did a 1/2 marathon trail training run on the levy trails around my neighborhood. Wind was blowing well over 20 MPH and some of the parts of the run with head wind and high grass on the trail really tested my ability to keep moving forward. I averaged a little faster than a 13m/m pace which I feel is good for a trail rout with these conditions. Weather other than the wind was great about 70 degrees and sunny.. I love warm weather..

Race schedule so far for 2010 is

Hog's Hunt trail 25k April 10th

After that I'll either do the Rocky Raccoon 50k in November
Or
The Wild Hare 50K in November not sure which one I want to do yet. 

Between these Trail races I have located a couple of nice Sprint Tri's to do but need to get my swiming in order when the Country Club pool opens back up in a month or so.  I'll post the Sprints I want to do Monday.   I have the links to them on my work computer and cant find them right now. 

Ryan good workout you did in the gym buddy.   I know you'll do fine on your 1/2 mary your faster than me and if I can run one today I know you can do it I'm pulling for you..

Have a good weekend guys. 

I hope all of you get some of the great weather we have this weekend.  I'll leave the door open for you guys so it gets warm for ya...

PS:

Phil we missed you glad your back ..