Rich Miller's Group - FULL (Page 40)

Way to go Kat!  Sounds like a great race and you should be very pleased.

My first cycling event is in 2 weeks and then I basically have 1 a month; graduating in distance leading up to the PA Dutch 150.  I only have 1 race on my schedule for now and it's in August.  Hope to add at least 1 more when Carl gets his work situation sorted out.

kAt!!! wow awesome race, awesome improvement!!! it's crazy, like rich says, how much we all are right now...Ang did her first marathon as well..i mean real rael accomplishments here...

Rich, soooo good to hear you are recovering quickly...just pace it..pace is the trick

Cris...that sounds liek so much fun...theres an MS 150 RIDE HERE that i would loove to do, but it confilcts with a bunch of stuff!!! It's a ride that goes to the keys and you camp out..its sounds phenomenal! I'm sure your race is similar or even better!!!!

 Yes, so Pipe and I decided to do the Half...i am getting stronger at running and in the bike..I am pretty comfortable with my swim....so we shall see how it goes...for sure, we will be drafting of eachother....Since we are still working on the IMFL entry for pipe, we thought doing our first half would be a really FABULOUS memory....i am very excited about it....

We just need to get better at cycling...gosh it's hard for me to bring my heart rate up and to go as fast as my trainning buddies....before I beat em at the run, now in our 13 milers, they drop me at mile 11 as they speed off at 7:40 pace...and Im jsut trying to keep my 8:00 pace...geeezzz~!~~~~~

Rich, if you have any suggestions let me know...

oh one good tip that has been helping me when running is lowering my arms and not moving them as much....making my run "quiet" and lifting my legs using my quads....its a really fun trying to do it.

 everyone have a good one, take care..

Thanks Rich and Caru!  Today I am going to get a tooth evaluated - probably need a root canal - but on the plus side, the pain woke me up early, so I went for a swim!  ;-)  Feels like I've been living on Advil for 2 months - between the knee injury and now this tooth. RICH -- Are you on pain meds?  Does that interfere with your workouts?

CARU -- I lived in South Florida for 3 years and I know the route down to the Keys very well.  I might have to come down for that ride some year.  I'm sure I would love it. I love Florida -- any excuse to visit.

Hey Y'all!  Sounds like everyone is off to a great season...Christine...I had a root canal last year and what a world of difference!  Tooth pain is aweful!  Hang in there.  Enjoy your Century Ride.

Rich, I checked my calendar and I think I can meet up with you when you come to Texas.  I'll PM you my email address so you can give me more information.  I'll even skip work if I have to.

Felipe! Caru!  So you're doing a HIM!  Wonderful...you guys will do awesome.  Thanks for the running tips Caru.  I'll take any great advice.

Katz, read your race report and you did great!  I can't even imagine trying to run with breathing issues.  2 of my kids have asthma and it's really been tough on them the last few days.  And you completed an OLY and shaved off some time!  Awesome!

My first tri is in May.  I'm feeling really good about my training.  I'm actually feeling comfortable in the water.  On my swim yesterday, I felt my feet come out of the water a few times!  I'm not a sinker!!!!  That's huge improvement for me.  My weight is steady...would like to lose a few more pounds though...pure vanity reasons...I'm taking an all ladies trip to Mexico and I need to fit in the "thong bikini" I bought!!!   

Happy Training everyone!  Go Team!

Ang

Really Angie?  A THONG bikini?  I bet Rich and Felipe would love to see a pic of that when you get back.

I've lost 10 lbs.  Have 10-15 more to go.  I can't wait to get on some of these rolling hills -- RICH, I should feel a difference on the bike with a 10 lb weight loss, right?

I wouldn't even know where to shop for a thong bikini!  If Target doesn't have it...I don't buy it...I did get a bikini that ties on the sides though!  Does that count???  It has a little bling bling on it too!  WOOHOO! 

Congratulations on losing 10 lbs.  That's awesome...

What HIM is in Texas at the end of June?  I'm thinking of doing the Longhorn HIM in Austin at the beginning of October.  I haven't fully committed yet, but I'm seriously thinking about it.   It would be fun to race together.  I don't think I'll have enough time to train for a HIM in June, but I would love to cheer you and Caru on...let me know where it takes place.  I'll start making my signs!

OMG, pounds off makes all the difference...i gained some and the little gut (thankfully)  is dissapearing...but let me tell you when i run with it, ggeeeeezzz....hahahahaha you are definately faster without it!!!1

guys I say, YES to a texas race.... i mean, I guess that is the most "central", i mean cris, andi and rich would be the ones that would have to travel the most...oh and us (im such a summy)!

lets maybe try and find an Olympic one taht way all of us can do it???

ok guys, so proud of everyone's progrss...!!!! yey!!! 

give options on races and times, even if its at the end of the season....so we can all save $ and do it! and I totally say BRING the bikini pics!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha

mwak wmak have a good trianing weekend guys 

A Texas olympic distance race sounds awesome to me!! We'll probably need to have our fearless leader Rich let us know when he might be ready to race again - I'm thinking mid-summer or later? I'm currently planning on doing the Austin Triathlon on Labor Day (September 1) here in my neck of the woods.  That was a very fun race last year.  There's also the Hi-Fi Tri in Galveston on October 25 in Galveston, TX. It'll be run by the same folks who did the Lonestar and will be doing the Longhorn later this year - really top notch folks.

Angela, what races are going on in your part of the state?

I know I'm fitting into suits I haven't fit into in more than 5 years!  Planning my first official outdoor training ride for the end of this week and we'll see how the weight loss and spin classes pay off.

I would LOVE to race in TX but current financial situation calls for frugality (is that even a word?).  Plus my spring/summer schedule is pretty booked.  But I would totally put a group olympic race on my schedule for 2009!  Florida or Texas both work for me. I would love to meet y'all.

Hey Rich!  Thanks for the socks!  I wore them in honor of you on my long bike ride yesterday - nice!  And that was a PR for distance for me, too - 66.1 miles!  And it was a hilly, windy ride.  I'm sore today, mostly in my back and shoulders.  My legs actually don't feel so bad - I'm surprised!

Speaking of shoulders, how is yours doing? Been thinking about you a lot and wondering how you're holding up.  Give us an update, please!

Katz...66 miles!  Awesome ride...it must've been the socks from Rich!  He just inspires everyone...even his PT guy!  That's great Rich...I'm sure you'll have the entire office doing a triathlon before you leave the place.  So glad to hear you're doing well. 

RICH -- Just e-mailed you my address.  You can never have too many pairs of socks and those sound cool!

How was everyone's training weekend?  Anyone race?

Hey Group!  I ran a 10k this past weekend and did awesome!  I shaved off over 6 minutes from last year...my goal this time was 57 minutes.  I ran 6.2 miles in 54:15!!!!  That's about a 8:43 pace!  I was stunned coming across the finish line.  I was 8th out of 31 in my age group and 206 out of 439 overall.  I think this season is going to be good for me...lots of PRs!  If not, at least improvements in all disciplines...Heck, I have no where to go but up!   I'm just amazed at how my body is able to handle this endurance/workout/training stuff.  It's now such a part of my life, I couldn't imagine NOT training for something.  It gives me purpose and a way for me to be with just me!  Selfish...maybe, but I feel great!  I hope everyone is doing well...enjoy the spring weather with flowers blooming!

 Angela

ANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FRAKIN AWESOME JOB!!! YOU ARE JUST LIKE KICKIN IT!!! CONGRATSSS!!!  T-11 and its  our first HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 Rich, whats the status on the shoulder??

oh, BTW, i swwam with my wetsuit for the first time yesterday OMG!!! WAS THAT FREAKIN PHENOMENAL OR WHAT??? IT IS AMAZING!!!!!! I AM in looooooooooooooove with wetsuits!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hope everone is spankin it out there!!!!!!!!!