SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 37)

tahrens - 2009-05-02 7:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!

tahrens - 2009-05-02 7:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out   on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!

fattyfatfat - 2009-05-02 10:02 AM Jeremy is on the cover of "Men's Health".  I'm on the cover "Beer Drinkin' Slobs".  Only threw back a sixer last night and ran a 5k PR this morning!  Thanks for all the feedback gang.  I knew I could count on you!!!!

24m 24s 3.10 miles 07m 52s/Mi

I tossed the watch and just ran.  If felt great.  I'll get to 23!  Awesome to go w/ another BT'er too.

tahrens - 2009-05-02 6:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!

SSMinnow - 2009-05-02 7:52 PM

You crack me up.  This effort is more than solid!  We need to hold hands and not make fun of ourselves when we don't hit the exact goal we wanted.  I dont know any fat beer drinking slobs that could run a sub-8 minute 5K! Congrats! 

Suzy

Havin'Fun - 2009-05-02 9:03 PM Need help guys.  I changed a tire tonight (first time).
I got the tire off ok.  And got the tube on.  Now here is my confusion.....I have heard to inflate the tube some to help hold shape and also help avoid pinching the tube.  I wanted to pretend I was out biking and not at home so I used a CO2cartridge rather than my pump.  I inflated the tube a little, got the tire on, and then was going to use the rest of the CO2 cartridge to get the tire pumped up fully .  Nope nothing left.  Does it take two CO2's when you change a tire?  How much pressure does one cartridge give you?   Any tips, advice, etc I appreciate.

Havin'Fun - 2009-05-02 8:03 PM Need help guys.  I changed a tire tonight (first time).
I got the tire off ok.  And got the tube on.  Now here is my confusion.....I have heard to inflate the tube some to help hold shape and also help avoid pinching the tube.  I wanted to pretend I was out biking and not at home so I used a CO2cartridge rather than my pump.  I inflated the tube a little, got the tire on, and then was going to use the rest of the CO2 cartridge to get the tire pumped up fully .  Nope nothing left.  Does it take two CO2's when you change a tire?  How much pressure does one cartridge give you?   Any tips, advice, etc I appreciate.

tahrens - 2009-05-02 8:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!

Havin'Fun - 2009-05-02 9:03 PM Need help guys.  I changed a tire tonight (first time).
I got the tire off ok.  And got the tube on.  Now here is my confusion.....I have heard to inflate the tube some to help hold shape and also help avoid pinching the tube.  I wanted to pretend I was out biking and not at home so I used a CO2cartridge rather than my pump.  I inflated the tube a little, got the tire on, and then was going to use the rest of the CO2 cartridge to get the tire pumped up fully .  Nope nothing left.  Does it take two CO2's when you change a tire?  How much pressure does one cartridge give you?   Any tips, advice, etc I appreciate.

tahrens - 2009-05-02 8:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!

tahrens - 2009-05-03 10:20 AM Thanks for all the wonderful support and comments. You guys rock!  I thought of this group several time throughout the day.  I posted my photos from the race in my photo album.  Hopefully this link will work, otherwise it is my White Lake album on my log page.  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=12009


And great job to you runners this weekend.  I'm bringing you guys with me next time and we'll just put a sports bra on you.  No one will know the difference

tahrens - 2009-05-03 9:20 AM Thanks for all the wonderful support and comments. You guys rock!  I thought of this group several time throughout the day.  I posted my photos from the race in my photo album.  Hopefully this link will work, otherwise it is my White Lake album on my log page.  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=12009


And great job to you runners this weekend.  I'm bringing you guys with me next time and we'll just put a sports bra on you.  No one will know the difference

TrevorC - 2009-05-02 9:11 PM Agreed!!! Its a PR and thats all that matters.  And Suzy, I'm in for the holding hands part.
Have a good night all.

trying1 - 2009-05-02 5:09 AM
during my lessons when we work on new drills, I'm pretty bad at them and all I think about is "it will help me in the long run."  When I swim by myself I work on the drill and on endurance and still think "it will help me in the long run."  Since I've been taking lessons my times are slower compared to last month but I'm still thinking the same thing and also that the new technique will help with the OWS and my endurance.  BTW I thing a lot of people drop their arm to soon in their pull.  That's why my new coach and from i remember Tony's coach recommended similar strokes.  The one similar to the catch-up drill.

tahrens - 2009-05-02 7:44 PM I AM A HALF IRONWOMAN!   Take the half iron and mix it with all the sweat and water and I guess that makes me a Rusty Woman!  For Rob I am half iron half sugar.

Sorry guys I didn't meet the time goal, in fact I went WAY over.  I really am not a strong runner and it showed today.  After 7 miles and 6 hours my body had had enough.  Total time was 7:20 by my watch.   Everything but the second half of the run went very well.  Swim was 52 minutes and considering I have a slight black eye from getting nailed in the eye in the last 500 yds, I'm cool with that.  T1 went very smooth and I think it was in the 5 minute mark, depending on where the timing mat was. It was a very long way from the lake to transition.  I KILLED IT ON THE BIKE!!!  Averaged 16.7 mph baby and that with a head wind and swirling gusts for 40 miles. It is a completely flat course which means you NEVER stop pedaling. Basically it was a 3 hour trainer ride with a head wind.  T2 was very quick and I felt really strong for the first 4 miles of the run, okay for the next 3, and then really struggled bringing it in.  Did a lot of walking and there wasn't a muscle in my body that didn't hurt!  I tried to run a part of every mile after mile 7 and did manage to run in the last 1/2 mile.  I shed some tears at mile 11 when I saw my watch tick past the 7 hour mark.  It was/is very mixed emotions.  I am slightly embarrassed at my time, yet I couldn't be prouder of my effort.  I now know what it means to truly leave it all out on the course, both physically and emotionally!   My take home message from this is I still have a long way to go with my running, but I've come a long way too. When I started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile.  My husband was crying more than me as I RAN accross that finish line!   I am very proud of myself!   Besides, I really did kick butt on the bike!


I'll post my race report and pictures tomorrow.  Now I am going to get some diaper rash ointment (7 hours with a wet weggie is not cool) and ice my feet!