kenj's group closed, training hard and having fun!! (Page 32)

I only have "other plans" this weekend - hopefully a couple more trainng sessions and lot's of BBQ's this weekend.

Good luck Sherri!!!! (btw funny pic.!)

Good luck Ken!

I have my first sprint tri tomorrow (800 m swim, 10 mi bike, 5k run). Rest of the weekend will be working on the house.

Hey everyone - sorry I've been MIA.  I was out of town for a few days and two sick boys this week.  They've both been to the ER (1 went twice) but thankfully just really sore throats - no strep or tonsillitis.  When I got home last night they were already doing a lot better.

I have a local 5k as well on Sunday morning (I'm skipping church - first time all year!).  Hoping for some great gains over last year's time.

Bike rides, BBQs, parade, etc. is planned if the boys are up to it.

Good luck all and have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Wow, Robin, good luck to you as well.

I will also be entertaining and doing some grilling this weekend.

Wishing the very best of fortunes to all who are racing this weekend!!!!

Looking forward to hearing all about it.

I must admit I'm thrilled that I didn't sign up for Keuka.  I've got a friend racing with ya next weekend.  This weekend he is up at Lake Placid training with a group from my town.

Good luck to Sherri, Steve, Robin and Ken with your races this weekend! I am looking forward to hearing about all your races.

This weekend I will do a long ride and long run, and a bunch of yardwork. We are also having a college graduation party for my oldest son, which I think got a little out of hand. It'll be at a hall with over 50 guests and a DJ. Maybe I could have gotten a nice new bike, instead

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

For those that are racing, good luck and have fun!

Did my first ever group ride today.

Met a guy who has done 41 full IM distance races over the last 20 years and picked his brain for two hours.

He looked so normal for a crazy person.

I just got back from my sprint tri - went really well.  Don't have the exact times as I always forget to hit the stupid watch buttons.  I finished around 1:20 (PR) and my 5k time was under 27 minutes, which was faster than my stand alone 5k last weekend. The swim was COLD and chaotic and I had a mild panic attack within a few minutes of the start. Luckily I was able to pull it together and finish.  I will post my RR as soon as I get the race results.

On a sadder note - a man in the heat in front of me was pulled out of the water dead. Initial guesses was that he had a heart attack. They performed CPR on him (unfortunately my kids got to see this), but to no avail. Very tragic.

Robin, congrats on a great race!

I am so sorry to hear about the man who died. How sad and scary!

I have developed some type of sinus, cold or respiratory thing and it is doing a number on me. I had a big training weekend planned and wanted to do the ride that Julie did today but I just didn't have it in me. I thought about getting on the trainer this evening for awhile but I think I am just going to take another day totally off to hopefully expidite my recovery.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Julie,

I wish I could have joined you today!  I am glad you are happy with your ride. I hope it has given you a bit more confidence.  I eat Cliff bars and things like that while on the bike. I just cut/break them in pieces and put them in a baggie which then goes in my bento box.  While on the bike, you have a lot more options for food intake without getting the GI problems that come with the run.

Robin,

I just did a search on the internet and found a couple of stories about the man who died. He was a 42  year old Dr. who " "was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation - abnormal heart rhythm - four years ago and had been treating it"

One of the articles mentioned the air and water temps.  

I really like payday candy bars. They are coated in peanuts so you can get your salt fix and they don't melt into a big mess.

Great job on the bike ride!  I really want to get out and do a long ride like that - logistically it is too much for right now though.  

Did my first ever official 5 k run today in a glacier-like 33:47.

Had no idea how long it would take me. I'da been elated with sub 30 min but am more than happy at sub 35. Had to test out the back - it survived despite complaining.

Sorry to hear about the death an your event. That really puts things in perspective. We have to be grateful for the time we get here.

Now that puts it in perspective.   Robin, congratulations on holding it together and getting your PR.

Julta, I use Hammer products.  Even if you don't, Hammer's web site has really good articles on what to do and what not to do for nutrition.  I've found it echoed in a lot of places.  250- 300 cals are about all you can do.  Your body doesn't absorb more.  If you know you are doing a workout of 3 hours or more, start eating from the start.  Cramps can be electrolytes and/or hydration.  Lots of both.  Hotter, plus 1. I'm using Hammer Electrolyte powder and Nuun, which is a fizzy tab you put in your water.  No pills for me anymore during the exercise.  Too much hassle and takes longer to get into the bloodstream.  But I use the pills the day before a race to top off my stores.

I like Perpetulem for longer races.  Liquid in flavors. Like the Espresso because it has caffeine. Used it on the half IM and felt as strong finishing as I did starting, no kidding.   You can also dissolve Gu or Hammer gel in water.  Easy on the tummy.  I put 300 cals in smaller bottles.  Chocolate Outrage.  Tastes great, sits well on the tummy and it works.

I did a brick Saturday with a 2 hour bike and 8 mile run.  2:45 hour bike yesterday with 50 miles, including a stop at a convenience store.  Moderate ride in heat and wind today with a friend just getting into triathlon.