Women's May Challenge Thread (Page 4)

2010-05-03 10:07 AM

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rnihill - 2010-05-02 12:03 PM Got my bike OFF the trainer and out on the road today. Despite all the bugs that that thought it was funny to fly into my eyes and forehead, it felt great to be outside. I love this weather!

You know it's been a good ride when you come back covered in bugs!

2010-05-03 10:08 AM

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owl_girl - 2010-05-02 4:11 PM

I did my 10K this morning! First one since I was about 10 weeks pregnant! I did not get a PR but I did beat my goal for this race. Woo hoo!!!

Congrats!!

2010-05-03 10:09 AM

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jtrezza - 2010-05-02 7:12 PM

Meanwhile, I had a really crappy half-marathon today. It was unexpectedly hot (I'm not yet used to Summer-like temps) and I am burned to a crisp. My worst ever time, but I finished.

I have a hard time running in the heat, too. Good job finishing in spite of the conditions!!

2010-05-03 10:13 AM

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MDHillSlug - 2010-05-02 7:10 PM I'm waiting on the official results from today's Aquabike race. I forgot to start my watch so I have no idea what my swim or T1 time was. No panic at all on the swim, so that was good. T1 felt slow. I got my butt kicked on a totally flat bike route; wasn't expecting that. The route went through the pine forests of southern NJ, and all the pines picked this weekend to pollenate; the air was so thick with the stuff that we all ended the ride yellow. It was on your lips every time you licked them and it was wreaking havoc with my contact lenses; it's hard to bike your hardest when your eyes are tearing and feel like they are filled with grit.

They posted total-time results at the race and I was 5/5 for Aquabike women

Sorry the race didn't go your way

That bike route would probably have left me sneezing & wheezing! I always wear sunglasses on rides (even if they're just clear) because i hate getting things in my eyes!

2010-05-03 10:14 AM

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wgraves7582 - 2010-05-02 8:18 PM Great job this weekend Ladies.

You better bring your A game because the men are a small bunch but we are ready!!!

See you at work - LOL

Consider it brought!

2010-05-03 10:16 AM

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rnihill - 2010-05-03 8:54 AM

So, I signed up for another race last night... I've been trying space out my entry fees so my dear hubby doesn't have a fit.

The race I signed up for is a sprint that is about 15 minutes away from my house. I first did this one 2 years ago and really died on the run. Last year, I was much better prepared for the race... and it POURED. The swim went ok even in the fog/rain. I was kicking butt on the bike (at least for me). I was actually passing people which doesn't happen often since the swim is where I have any advantage. And then about 1/2 way through the bike course, after the monster hill, I got a flat. And I had taken my spare tube out of my bag the weekend before and forgot to put it back in. I DNF'd since after about 2 minutes in the pouring cold rain, I didn't even want to run any more.

So, this morning I am getting psyched to kick some Crystal Lake butt this August!

My theme for this summer's races seems to be "redemption".

Lol. Yeah, sometimes you just have to show those races who's in charge, to keep them in line

2010-05-03 10:18 AM

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^^^^^ smack talking back toppage!! ^^^^^

2010-05-03 10:20 AM

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Whew! Good morning and happy Monday ladies

I'm finally caught up with the thread! I always fall behind on weekends!

I got a swim and yoga class in this weekend. Tonight I'm lifting with a friend and possibly hopping on my bike trainer after. Looks like May is starting off nicely!

RunningYogini

2010-05-03 10:29 AM

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Good morning!

Got my race report up. It is short and sweet. Check it out if you're bored.

RunningYogini

2010-05-03 10:29 AM

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Hey Nicole. Sorry your race did not go as planned.

Shoeless

2010-05-03 10:52 AM

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Well, I am in with the challenge, but my formulas aren't working.

I had a really good run considering the wind is blowing like mad!

Happy Monday!

2010-05-03 11:21 AM

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rnihill - 2010-05-02 9:46 PM

QueenZipp - 2010-05-02 10:39 PM

rnihill - 2010-05-02 8:33 PM

serendipity - 2010-05-02 8:06 PM

rnihill - 2010-05-01 8:44 PM

serendipity - 2010-05-01 5:02 PM Hi Ladies!

I was cruising right along with my April goals and got oh-so-close before it snowed this week. 80 degrees today so I think it's done now. May is going to be a good training month for me.

I've got my goals in the spreadsheet. I'm hoping the lake warms up before the end of the month so I can get my swims done!

Debbie, I'm not too far from you. Wasn't it a nice change? Today was a GREAT day!

We had a fabulous weekend. I'm hoping it rains a bit overnight because now it is very sticky.

Nice to "meet" you. Heading north for any tris this year?

I wanted to do the North Country Tri, but my friend in LG is busy that weekend. Without a place to crash and a friend to do it with, I decided to wait until next year to do it again. I loved that race last year! I think I'm going to do the LG Tri though. I really need to sign up before its too late.

I grew up in Albany area...will be up there towards the end of the month.

Check out some of the Finger Lakes area events. Cayuga Lake has a sprint and oly on early August that I LOVE doing. Keuka and Finger Lakes tri sell out early too.

Oh my, I can't even tell you how much I LOVE the Cayuga Lake race! That was the first tri I ever did (sprint) and we go back every year. The only year I missed was the year I was pg with my younger daughter. This year I'll be back looking for redemption on the Intermediate course - the run kicked my butt last year. My in-laws live about 15 minutes from the park and it kicks off our vacation each year. I can't wait! I'm hoping for less rain this year though...

Yeah, Cayuga is my favorite race too! ITC does such an awesome job with that race!!

2010-05-03 11:22 AM

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Did a little more strength work on my lunch break.....won't be petty and try to count it as 2 workouts since the log doesn't add in a second strenght set the way you can with swim/bike/run .

crews

2010-05-03 12:05 PM

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Interesting. They guys only have 2 pages of chatting.
Just goes to show that we women can multi-task much better.

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2010-05-03 2:53 PM

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crews - 2010-05-03 11:05 AM

Interesting. They guys only have 2 pages of chatting.
Just goes to show that we women can multi-task much better.

Oh come on. That was hours ago. We're only one page behind you now. But Bill is heading out so it'll probably slow down a little now.

kimk

2010-05-03 3:08 PM

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Happy Monday Ladies! I got a great run in this A.M. and a decent swim after teaching water aerobics. I still have Vive and 2 water classes tonight. Have a great afternoon all!

billsorg

2010-05-03 3:58 PM

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Hellooooooo Ladies!
Best of luck this month (you'll need it). The tri-dudes are all looking forward to seeing your lovely triathlon-toned legs in your avatar pictures!

My Training Log My Race Log

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2010-05-03 4:18 PM

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owl_girl - 2010-05-03 11:29 AM

Hey Nicole. Sorry your race did not go as planned.

The official results are up and I came in 4/5 women

They officially declared the swim to be 0.6mi rather than the pre-race 0.5mi so my 20:16 comes out to a 2:02 pace and qualifies as a PB for race OWS!

My T1 was a respectable 2:13 (7/15)

As far as the ride goes, I guess I now have a much greater respect for what it takes to be a good flatland racer. I think rollers and short climbs (and fast descents!) actually suit me best.

2010-05-03 5:18 PM

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MDHillSlug - 2010-05-03 4:18 PM

owl_girl - 2010-05-03 11:29 AM

Hey Nicole. Sorry your race did not go as planned.

The official results are up and I came in 4/5 women

They officially declared the swim to be 0.6mi rather than the pre-race 0.5mi so my 20:16 comes out to a 2:02 pace and qualifies as a PB for race OWS!

See, better than you thought! Nice swim!!

2010-05-03 6:25 PM

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2010-05-03 8:36 PM

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wgraves7582 - 2010-05-03 6:25 PM

crews - 2010-05-03 1:05 PM

Interesting. They guys only have 2 pages of chatting.
Just goes to show that we women can multi-task much better.

We feel that since Chivalry is not dead we will concede post challenge to you but we shall be looking at some lovely lady leg avatars next month!!!!

I don't think so....

jtrezza

2010-05-03 8:40 PM

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rnihill - 2010-05-02 1:03 PM Got my bike OFF the trainer and out on the road today. Despite all the bugs that that thought it was funny to fly into my eyes and forehead, it felt great to be outside. I love this weather!

Hey, it isn't a start of spring road riding until you inhale your first bug of the season! True story: this time last year I was riding at my top speed through the swamp and as I was losing daylight the bugs really started coming at me. One insanely large creature hit me square between the eyes so hard my head jerked back. I swear I was almost knocked off my bike by a bug.