Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 37)

Originally posted by thor67

One wonders what it would be like without kids....well training is so much easier without, well at least for me. Kids with grandparents for a few days so it was off to spin class with my wife followed by a 1/2mile swim. I don't wish my kids older but dang, it sure is nice to not worry about when and how I am going to train! A positive note is I knocked 5 minutes off my 1/2 mile swim time! I just may get to do a triathlon this year after all!!

Off to Invermere, BC this weekend for what would have been my "A" race Oly...instead it will be my kids race Saturday and volunteering at the race Sunday. Bikes/Runs/Swims for me and my wife inbetween! Looking forward to some road biking in the mountains!

Good to see they have all the editing toys back as well!

Originally posted by justinfss Great work on the swim Thor! I did not unfortunately get to go to the Phaneuf-Cuthbert wedding..... Invite must have got lost in the mail (for those southern BDAS'ers who may not follow the great sport of Hockey, Dion Phaneuf the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, married Actress Elisha Cuthbert on PEI, my home province) I cant get the colours on my edit?!?!!? I want to write some stuff in Fuschia Dammit!

Originally posted by justinfss



Great work on the swim Thor!

I did not unfortunately get to go to the Phaneuf-Cuthbert wedding..... Invite must have got lost in the mail

(for those southern BDAS'ers who may not follow the great sport of Hockey, Dion Phaneuf the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, married Actress Elisha Cuthbert on PEI, my home province)

I cant get the colours on my edit?!?!!? I want to write some stuff in Fuschia Dammit!

Originally posted by thor67

One wonders what it would be like without kids....well training is so much easier without, well at least for me. Kids with grandparents for a few days so it was off to spin class with my wife followed by a 1/2mile swim. I don't wish my kids older but dang, it sure is nice to not worry about when and how I am going to train! A positive note is I knocked 5 minutes off my 1/2 mile swim time! I just may get to do a triathlon this year after all!!

Off to Invermere, BC this weekend for what would have been my "A" race Oly...instead it will be my kids race Saturday and volunteering at the race Sunday. Bikes/Runs/Swims for me and my wife inbetween! Looking forward to some road biking in the mountains!

Good to see they have all the editing toys back as well!

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon
so that means beer and riding and BBQ.

Enjoy the weekend friends - I know I certainly will.

Originally posted by kevinbe

Just bought a used Cycle ops Fluid trainer off of Craigslist. Set it up outside. Yea, I could get used to that. No more spin bike for this kiddo this winter.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd


What model did you get? I'm looking to get one this fall and am deciding between the different fluid and magnetic trainers out there.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, it's done. First Tri down! I finished in 1:47:04 which was not in my plans. I really wanted to do it in 1:30:00. However, I do have to remember that I still have a lot to learn and training to do. Also, the bike course was a little more difficult than I thought it was. I guess I was over optimistic on only 7 weeks of training. Here's a brief run-down. I'll link my race report if anyone want to look.

Swim: Biggest disappointment of the day. (19:59) My first OWS was on race day. My first 150 or so went fairly well and then things went south in a hurry. Got into a bunch of traffic and began having to sight and correct my course. After a little of this I got really tired. Legs would sink while I did this and I had to work way too hard to get back on course. By about the 250 mark I had to find a kayak to hang on to. I was worn out! I really had a moment of doubt that I would finish. I rested a couple of minutes and tried again. Not much better. Eventually had to take 2 more kayak breaks on my swim. I was so very discouraged. I've easily done the swim distance in the pool so I know I have the ability. However, it will always be difficult if I don't learn to relax, deal with traffic and hold a straight course. I just have to get more experience.

Bike: I made up a lot of time here. Passed lots of people who passed me in the water. Lots of hills on the ride and I ended up averaging a little over 17 mph. I'm sure I could do more if the swim hadn't killed me! Had one downhill where I hit 37 mph. Fun ride but took a lot out of me.

Run: Didn't run as fast as I wanted to. Wanted to break 25:00. Ended up with a 26:08. Like the bike, I passed lots of people here. I still had the cramping problems I've had in by bricks. Calves at first and this time my quads during the final mile. Pushed through it and finished strong on the last 1/2 mile.

Overall, it was a great experience. I met a very nice lady afterwards (65-69 age group). When I told her this was my first tri she look at me like I was crazy and asked "...and you chose this as your first one?" That there told me that this race must be pretty tough. She was extremely complimentary of my effort and seemed truly impressed with my time considering my limited training. She did a good job boosting my ego!

Thanks everyone for the support along the way. My next effort will be August 10. Here's my race report if your interested.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...