Stef's Peer-Support Group - FULL (Page 4)

I am traveling for business both this week and next, but am lucky enough that my trip is to Bermuda, so I should easily be able to stay on track.  I got in my 5 mile bike ride last night.  Had to do it inside (but found a bike rental shop today).  Planning to get a swim and run in tonight, bike Wed. and Saturday and run Thur and Sunday.

Bermuda do I fit in your suit case. Ill train with you when we get there lol

I would love to bring you all with me!  Went for a 2 mile run this morning, and it was HARD.  The hills here in combination with the heat and humidity...wow!

I will be back in the province soon and start logging my workouts! See you all soon!

It's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whooohoooooo!!! How are we feeling?  What's new and exciting?

I've been writing a paper and life kinda got in the way a little this week - but my workouts are on track and today is my rest day! Yay!

TGIF! Except for the snow that fell here over night!

My parents are in for a visit this weekend, so mom and I will be in the yard (if the weather cooperates), digging over the garden and flowerbeds and planting carrots. I have a short intense run planned for tomorrow, and a longer ride for Sunday, so I'll have to get up early to fit all of that in.

Hey there how is everybody. I continue to be working out regularly which should definitly help with my goal for a mini tri in Gravenhurst this summer. My bf has been very supportive and even went for a swim with me this week. after 50 m he gave in though lol and went to the hot tub. Today is my day off and a day if work which has been great to get stuff done down around here and feel very refreshed. Tomorrow we go shopping and i have a bike ride to get in and a swim. Hope all of you are doing well.Good luck with your training and any races you may have.

I completed my first tri yesterday! It was an experience of a lifetime!  I did a race report if you want to check it out!  I hope veryone is having a wonderful weekend!

Great job on the race!
It's so exciting doing your first tri. Sounds like it was a tough run.
What's next>?

As for me, I may need soome inspiring. I was away on a trip across Canada Via a uhaul truck. I am exhausted still. I ate like crap and did very little training.
I've decided to pick up on my training schedule this week and go just like I didn't miss a week or so of training. Also I am back to the fruits and veggies and just trying to stay straight and narrow in that respect.
Now that the weather is better and the sun is up earlier I'm looking forward to a bunch of early training sessions.
Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Cheers!

Whooohoooo!! Sounds like we're doing well!!  Congrats Andi on your tri!!! Whooohooooo!!

Jeff - are you hitting the open water swim on Friday?  (I'm a chicken - I think it will still be too cold!!)

Nicki - way to stay on workouts!! It's great that your BF is supporting - even if it's cheering from the hot tub!! *smile*

So what's the plan for this week?

Edited by Silver_wlf 2009-05-12 6:06 AM

I am still away, but keeping on track with my training which I am so happy about.  I normally fall off my schedule when I am away.  Yesterday was an off day, today I will get out for my run after work. 

Stef,
I will probably show up...but I have my kidlets so I will be encouraging ppl from the sidelines!

If you are interested in warmer waters Tim and I are getting together @ 6:30am Thursday morning @ Stop 26 for a morning dip!

The plan this week is stick to the work out and increase the lenght of the swim and the bike ride a little bit...Running well thats a skill im still working on. Oh and the other goal is to feel better and get my voice but those alot easier to accomplish. Those who are swimming outside kudos to you it snowed here this week and im not a polar bear but good stuff. Goodluck training everyone and in any races your in.

Yeah - I won't be out this week.  I have to finish a paper tonight (which I procrastinated about) so I moved my bike ride to Friday night.  I'm not swimming in Belle River anyway - I'm doing the du with my sister.  So I have until June (Leamington) to get in the water in the suit...

Thursdays are impossible - no way I'd get back in time for work - and I can't just show up late... *frown*  One of the things I miss about a "normal" job.... Being flexible with my hours - oh - and going to the bathroom when I want.... *shaking head*

Hey Everyone!!  For us Canucks - it's a long weekend!! Whooohoooooo!!! 

What's the plan??

I'm blowing off my ride tonight to go to the Tigers game!  Tomorrow is a 72k ride and Sunday is an 80 min run but I might do a ride in the morning on Sunday just to catch up...  

I am finally headed home today!!!  I am going to try and get a bike ride in tonight and then tomorrow I plan on going for a 20 minute run and an 8 mile bike ride on Sunday.  Hopefully the weather at home with be good and I will be able to do it all outside!

I'm restarting training this week no more lazying out. Going for swim today and if it stops raining a bike ride. Had a good weekend stuck at work joy of shift work lol but was off for actual victoria day and did get run in yahoo and nice long day of riding atvs with the bf. Still swimming outside since it still freaking cold out here hopefully it will heat up soon

Should you do the Olympic distance race? Depends...

You would have not quite 8 weeks to train. You appear to have a pretty good fitness base, but I'm not seeing a lot of tri-specific training: biking volume looks good, but swimming and running look a little neglected.

You need to ask yourself: in these next 8 weeks, how much time can you put into each of the sports? Can you safely increase the volume without causing injury? Will you be prepared for a 1500m open water swim? (I think your sprint tri was a pool swim, so open water will be different.)

And it's great that your hubby has caught some of your enthusiasm! I hope you two have fun riding tonight!