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 2008-03-29 12:06 PM in reply to: #1301421 |
Champion  23360      Taser-World |  Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMSAnd for those of you who need the HTML code, here you go! Shiny, Sparkly Pink Group Links: <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" border="4" bgcolor="#ff99ff" background="http://www.wonderbackgrounds.com/glitter/backgrounds/glitter_background_11.gif"> <tbody><tr><td align="center"> <strong><a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=98062"><font color="black">Medic0020's Mentor Group</font></a><br /><hr /><a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=40916"><font color="black">Medic0020 - Eric</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=70908"><font color="black">abud7373 - Amy</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=44047"><font color="black">amy mutz - Amy</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=23543"><font color="black">crea0029 - Pam</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=72320"><font color="black">D001 - Dee</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=49794"><font color="black">etknowles - Emerson</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=81081"><font color="black">Girl Passing On Left - Julie</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=56609"><font color="black">mman - Greg</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=79379"><font color="black">stilltri-ing - Mike</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=7212"><font color="black">erlifeguard - Chris</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=76400"><font color="black">ngrant - Nathan</font></a> <br /> </strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Non-Shiny, Non-Sparkly Blue Group Links: <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" border="4" bgcolor="#66CCFF"> <tbody><tr><td align="center"> <strong><a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=98062"><font color="black">Medic0020's Mentor Group</font></a><br /><hr /><a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=40916"><font color="black">Medic0020 - Eric</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=70908"><font color="black">abud7373 - Amy</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=44047"><font color="black">amy mutz - Amy</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=23543"><font color="black">crea0029 - Pam</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=72320"><font color="black">D001 - Dee</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=49794"><font color="black">etknowles - Emerson</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=81081"><font color="black">Girl Passing On Left - Julie</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=56609"><font color="black">mman - Greg</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=79379"><font color="black">stilltri-ing - Mike</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=7212"><font color="black">erlifeguard - Chris</font></a> <a href="http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=76400"><font color="black">ngrant - Nathan</font></a> <br /> </strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Edited by D001 2008-03-29 12:09 PM |
| 2008-03-29 4:28 PM in reply to: #1088860 |
Extreme Veteran 504 Tucson, AZ | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Dee, Thanks for taking care of the names. I would have done it if I knew how... you do lots of things on this sight that I don't know how... you are a dear!!! |
| 2008-03-29 10:22 PM in reply to: #1088860 |
| Extreme Veteran 484 El Cajon, Ca | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS |
| 2008-03-30 12:14 PM in reply to: #1301972 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS |
| 2008-03-30 8:30 PM in reply to: #1302537 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Cool! Now I'm in the in-crowd with one of those neat little boxes on my training logs! I can't believe I got it right!! I think I'll do a back flip now. eta: You are the greatest. I have a hard time replying to forum postings ;-) Edited by mman 2008-03-30 8:31 PM |
| 2008-03-31 7:39 AM in reply to: #1088860 |
Expert 957 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Thanks for checking on me this weekend. I hadn't done my race report because I was really frustrated. I ended up dropping after the bike. I was still pretty congested and couldn't keep my throat clear....I actually got sick twice on the bike. Very frustrating and not the way I wanted to start my season. My next race is my first HIM in 5 weeks. I really wanted to go into that one on a mental high. I'm actually thinking on picking up another race in the next few weeks to try to redeem myself and get my head on straight.
E |
| 2008-03-31 7:46 AM in reply to: #1304194 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS medic0020 - 2008-03-31 7:39 AM Thanks for checking on me this weekend. I hadn't done my race report because I was really frustrated. I ended up dropping after the bike. I was still pretty congested and couldn't keep my throat clear....I actually got sick twice on the bike. Very frustrating and not the way I wanted to start my season. My next race is my first HIM in 5 weeks. I really wanted to go into that one on a mental high. I'm actually thinking on picking up another race in the next few weeks to try to redeem myself and get my head on straight.
E Sorry you had a bad race. That is definitely frustrating. Considering how my run went, I should have stopped. I had back spasm's in the swim that I battled for the rest of the day. Get well and you will rock. For what it's worth, my RR is posted. We leave in a couple of hours for CA. I'm going to bring my running gear. It's painfully obvious I need to run a whole lot more. |
| 2008-03-31 11:15 AM in reply to: #1304203 |
Extreme Veteran 504 Tucson, AZ | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Today is a tough day... Five years ago this morning, my wife's mother died of a sudden hemorrhagic stroke. Five years ago today at noon, my wife suffered a massive stroke killing part of her right brain. I did not think the 5th anniversary would make any difference, but is has... 5 Years and a lesson learned Drawn from the forthcoming book “Seeking Normal” At last, this horrific ride comes to an end. In we rush, nurses fly, doctors talk, tests are taken. IVs, catheters and electrodes are attached, machines are beeping everywhere. There were doctors and nurses moving in a blur around us as I held my wife’s hand, trying to hold onto her life. Every 90 seconds she asked where we were, thrashing in fear of what she saw around her. Her eyes told the story of her inner horror. I spoke to her; she calmed… and then thrashed again as my calming words left her memory never to return. The ER may save your life, but it is a very cold and scary place. The doctor says a drug can be given to save her from this crippling stroke. The deadline is 6:00 PM! I close my eyes to pray for his return. I watch the clock. It is 5:20… then 5:30… the hands keep moving. I see my wife slipping further away. Where is the doctor?! Adrenaline overwhelms me, its crystalline structure piercing my skin. No one appears. I beg the nurses to call but their callous looks offer no comfort as they say I must wait. As each second passes, my wife’s mind is dying in front of me. At last an answer – it is too late, the time had passed long ago. The Doctor went to dinner, he neglected to call. Time is a cruel thing. With each passing second I watch my wife, the love of my life, fall further away. I could not imagine that this would be Peggy’s future! Five years ago to this very day, to this very hour, to this very minute our world became incomprehensively changed. Ten days after this all began, shortly after midnight, I sat down and typed out a letter. An excerpt: This week could have been a week from hell. It could be wrapped in tears of Despair, but with all the challenges it presented, it was not. Your flood of support has made a difference that no language on earth can describe.Peggy's hospital room looks like a florist shop, the cards, the letters, the calls, the colorful pictures from our nieces and nephews, the messages, the e-mails, the food, the visits, the offers to help…. Every time we look around our room we are overwhelmed, every time someone calls and we try to explain this we are overwhelmed, every time we think of how blessed we are to have you as friends we are overwhelmed. This has been a week for tears, but our tears are drawn from the wonder of an overpowering support that gives you the strength to advance on any challenge. The next day was out of intensive care and onto rehab, Peggy was forgetful, constantly exhausted, could hardly lift her head, blind to the left and forgot everything that fell out of sight. The doctor said that she should never be alone again, probably never walk again, read again, write again and many other things we so much take for granted. But I knew this would not be her fate! With an endless stream of support, prayers and the kindness of so many it propelled Peggy through years of grueling, unbending work. Just two years later, Peggy was walking, reading, writing and taking care of herself through the day! I had fired that Doctor long ago. But winter is a disaster for wheelchair and cane. So I took her on vacation to Tucson and we visited this place called Saddlebrooke. It was time to find a new life that fit our new normal. Whatever “patterns” we had in our past life did not matter. So I rented a house and it was our first step to finding a new world that would match our new life. There the seeds of a wonderful future sprouted with divine speed. We miss being close to all our family and old friends, but life is a gift no matter what hand you are dealt and here we get to play it with all the richness life has to offer. Through all the stress and all the challenge, a life lesson was being born that we carry to this day. The little touches from so many made it a time of wonder not of pain. Yes, pain was there. Yes, fear was there. Yes, an uncertain future hung over us. But this potential nightmare was swept aside by the loving touch of the thousand hands that carried us forward each minute of each day. “Never underestimate the impact of a small act of kindness” Peggy is still paralyzed on one side, still forgets things and is still almost blind. Travel is a pain, routines are a nuisance and everything we do just takes a whole lot longer -- but it doesn’t matter. For we have the gift of seeing the true decency of man that is so shrouded by the mind numbing pace of modern life. We live each day with full hearts and clear minds drawn from the strength, caring and prayers of so many. We have seen the power of that small act of kindness and we pray that all of you can share in this greatest of lessons learned ***** This crazy event brought me here, and I am glad to have met some many wonderful and supportive people. It helps me through the days... Thank you Amy, Amy, Dee, Eric, Pam, Julie and Gregg for being an oasis in my days... Emerson Edited by etknowles 2008-03-31 11:18 AM |
| 2008-03-31 1:40 PM in reply to: #1304203 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS mman - 2008-03-31 5:46 AM medic0020 - 2008-03-31 7:39 AM Thanks for checking on me this weekend. I hadn't done my race report because I was really frustrated. I ended up dropping after the bike. I was still pretty congested and couldn't keep my throat clear....I actually got sick twice on the bike. Very frustrating and not the way I wanted to start my season. My next race is my first HIM in 5 weeks. I really wanted to go into that one on a mental high. I'm actually thinking on picking up another race in the next few weeks to try to redeem myself and get my head on straight.
E Sorry you had a bad race. That is definitely frustrating. Considering how my run went, I should have stopped. I had back spasm's in the swim that I battled for the rest of the day. Get well and you will rock. For what it's worth, my RR is posted. We leave in a couple of hours for CA. I'm going to bring my running gear. It's painfully obvious I need to run a whole lot more. see you soon! breakfast or coffee is good for me!! have fun in Napa! there are tons of off beat really fun wineries to visit....let me know if you need any suggestions! make sure to eat at Mustards for lunch! it is pricey and you have to have reservations so call ahead...but go...you will really like it!! have fun and see you Friday! I will meet you in San Francisco...I can come to the Fairmont or we can meet in Union Square....your call! |
| 2008-03-31 9:51 PM in reply to: #1304787 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS etknowles - 2008-03-31 11:15 AM Today is a tough day... Five years ago this morning, my wife's mother died of a sudden hemorrhagic stroke. Five years ago today at noon, my wife suffered a massive stroke killing part of her right brain. I did not think the 5th anniversary would make any difference, but is has... 5 Years and a lesson learned Drawn from the forthcoming book “Seeking Normal” At last, this horrific ride comes to an end. In we rush, nurses fly, doctors talk, tests are taken. IVs, catheters and electrodes are attached, machines are beeping everywhere. There were doctors and nurses moving in a blur around us as I held my wife’s hand, trying to hold onto her life. Every 90 seconds she asked where we were, thrashing in fear of what she saw around her. Her eyes told the story of her inner horror. I spoke to her; she calmed… and then thrashed again as my calming words left her memory never to return. The ER may save your life, but it is a very cold and scary place. The doctor says a drug can be given to save her from this crippling stroke. The deadline is 6:00 PM! I close my eyes to pray for his return. I watch the clock. It is 5:20… then 5:30… the hands keep moving. I see my wife slipping further away. Where is the doctor?! Adrenaline overwhelms me, its crystalline structure piercing my skin. No one appears. I beg the nurses to call but their callous looks offer no comfort as they say I must wait. As each second passes, my wife’s mind is dying in front of me. At last an answer – it is too late, the time had passed long ago. The Doctor went to dinner, he neglected to call. Time is a cruel thing. With each passing second I watch my wife, the love of my life, fall further away. I could not imagine that this would be Peggy’s future! Five years ago to this very day, to this very hour, to this very minute our world became incomprehensively changed. Ten days after this all began, shortly after midnight, I sat down and typed out a letter. An excerpt: This week could have been a week from hell. It could be wrapped in tears of Despair, but with all the challenges it presented, it was not. Your flood of support has made a difference that no language on earth can describe.Peggy's hospital room looks like a florist shop, the cards, the letters, the calls, the colorful pictures from our nieces and nephews, the messages, the e-mails, the food, the visits, the offers to help…. Every time we look around our room we are overwhelmed, every time someone calls and we try to explain this we are overwhelmed, every time we think of how blessed we are to have you as friends we are overwhelmed. This has been a week for tears, but our tears are drawn from the wonder of an overpowering support that gives you the strength to advance on any challenge. The next day was out of intensive care and onto rehab, Peggy was forgetful, constantly exhausted, could hardly lift her head, blind to the left and forgot everything that fell out of sight. The doctor said that she should never be alone again, probably never walk again, read again, write again and many other things we so much take for granted. But I knew this would not be her fate! With an endless stream of support, prayers and the kindness of so many it propelled Peggy through years of grueling, unbending work. Just two years later, Peggy was walking, reading, writing and taking care of herself through the day! I had fired that Doctor long ago. But winter is a disaster for wheelchair and cane. So I took her on vacation to Tucson and we visited this place called Saddlebrooke. It was time to find a new life that fit our new normal. Whatever “patterns” we had in our past life did not matter. So I rented a house and it was our first step to finding a new world that would match our new life. There the seeds of a wonderful future sprouted with divine speed. We miss being close to all our family and old friends, but life is a gift no matter what hand you are dealt and here we get to play it with all the richness life has to offer. Through all the stress and all the challenge, a life lesson was being born that we carry to this day. The little touches from so many made it a time of wonder not of pain. Yes, pain was there. Yes, fear was there. Yes, an uncertain future hung over us. But this potential nightmare was swept aside by the loving touch of the thousand hands that carried us forward each minute of each day. “Never underestimate the impact of a small act of kindness” Peggy is still paralyzed on one side, still forgets things and is still almost blind. Travel is a pain, routines are a nuisance and everything we do just takes a whole lot longer -- but it doesn’t matter. For we have the gift of seeing the true decency of man that is so shrouded by the mind numbing pace of modern life. We live each day with full hearts and clear minds drawn from the strength, caring and prayers of so many. We have seen the power of that small act of kindness and we pray that all of you can share in this greatest of lessons learned ***** This crazy event brought me here, and I am glad to have met some many wonderful and supportive people. It helps me through the days... Thank you Amy, Amy, Dee, Eric, Pam, Julie and Gregg for being an oasis in my days... Emerson Emerson, You have no idea what an inspiration you have been to me.... actually really everyone on this site. Some days are harder than others and it takes memories and challenges to prove how strong we are. Thank you for sharing your life with us. |
| 2008-03-31 10:09 PM in reply to: #1088860 |
| Extreme Veteran 484 El Cajon, Ca | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS I agree with Pam. It really puts things into perspective for me. When I am having a bad time, I think about all of the things that others have in their lives and I realize how lucky I am. A great hubby, two healthy children and a fabulous support system. I am very lucky. |
| 2008-03-31 11:02 PM in reply to: #1306816 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS abud7373 - 2008-03-31 8:09 PM I agree with Pam. It really puts things into perspective for me. When I am having a bad time, I think about all of the things that others have in their lives and I realize how lucky I am. A great hubby, two healthy children and a fabulous support system. I am very lucky. x2 You are an amazing man! and I soo look forward to meeting you next week! and seeing your stomping grounds! take care! |
| 2008-04-01 8:55 PM in reply to: #1306903 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-31 9:02 PM abud7373 - 2008-03-31 8:09 PM I agree with Pam. It really puts things into perspective for me. When I am having a bad time, I think about all of the things that others have in their lives and I realize how lucky I am. A great hubby, two healthy children and a fabulous support system. I am very lucky. x2 You are an amazing man! and I soo look forward to meeting you next week! and seeing your stomping grounds! take care! hi guys....after pre-riding and pre-running the tri that I will be doing this month, I found out that there is a HUGE hill at the start of the run and then rolling hills, a gradual climb and then finally the last 1/2 mile is down to the finish...I have been running mainly flat areas and boy could I tell...today I took my lab dog and we headed for the hills. I went to my favorite hiking trail in the sequoias...single track with lots of up in it...ran 6 miles and boy am I feeling it now... I have a question....how close to the race do I stop activities so that I am ready...I have heard various things from various threads and know from past experience that if I lay off activities for a few days before I raced mtn bikes that my legs were pumped and ready to go...is this the case for tris? and if so how many days? thanks for your help! I am getting psyched! |
| 2008-04-01 9:01 PM in reply to: #1309544 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Girl Passing on Left - 2008-04-01 8:55 PM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-31 9:02 PM abud7373 - 2008-03-31 8:09 PM I agree with Pam. It really puts things into perspective for me. When I am having a bad time, I think about all of the things that others have in their lives and I realize how lucky I am. A great hubby, two healthy children and a fabulous support system. I am very lucky. x2 You are an amazing man! and I soo look forward to meeting you next week! and seeing your stomping grounds! take care! hi guys....after pre-riding and pre-running the tri that I will be doing this month, I found out that there is a HUGE hill at the start of the run and then rolling hills, a gradual climb and then finally the last 1/2 mile is down to the finish...I have been running mainly flat areas and boy could I tell...today I took my lab dog and we headed for the hills. I went to my favorite hiking trail in the sequoias...single track with lots of up in it...ran 6 miles and boy am I feeling it now... I have a question....how close to the race do I stop activities so that I am ready...I have heard various things from various threads and know from past experience that if I lay off activities for a few days before I raced mtn bikes that my legs were pumped and ready to go...is this the case for tris? and if so how many days? thanks for your help! I am getting psyched! The taper period is dictated on two things...one...how long the race distance is...is it a sprint, oly, HIM...so on and so forth...the second is by the importance of the race...if it is really important you taper more...if it is just more like training...you don't have to so much. I have also heard that you are suppose to cut distance, not intensity so you are doing shorter workouts at or near race pace but no where near exhausting yourself to any degree...so I hope that helps...what kind of race are we looking at? |
| 2008-04-01 11:35 PM in reply to: #1304194 |
Veteran 171 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS AH man - like I said - you'll bounce back and be better then ever - better then our fellow QCTC brethren down-troddin with the fever - I found a pic of him today, that BEAVER FEVER is quick..just the other day Jeff was tellin me he got this cravin for chewin on wood and buildin dams - next thing ya know he sent me this pic Edited by papahawk 2008-04-01 11:36 PM |
| 2008-04-02 10:31 AM in reply to: #1088860 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep  |
| 2008-04-02 11:03 AM in reply to: #1310562 |
Extreme Veteran 504 Tucson, AZ | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS crea0029 - 2008-04-02 8:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep I knew my schedule for March was a wreck so I skipped the challenge or I too, might have a peep... But, having met my goal but lost in February, I feel your pain. EK |
| 2008-04-02 11:24 AM in reply to: #1310637 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS etknowles - 2008-04-02 11:03 AM crea0029 - 2008-04-02 8:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep I knew my schedule for March was a wreck so I skipped the challenge or I too, might have a peep... But, having met my goal but lost in February, I feel your pain. EK Yeah...that is why I am skipping the April challenge...not sure what the schedule is going to be like with graduating and all...I want to have some fun so I don't want to be tied to a group. How is the weather in AZ? |
| 2008-04-02 11:49 AM in reply to: #1310562 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS crea0029 - 2008-04-02 11:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep Don't look at me. I was over 100% of my goal. And yes, I need to change my avatar, too. I haven't been online long enough to do it yet. (I'm at work now, so I can't do it from here.) I'm pretty sure I know what I'm changing it to - if it shows up OK. (The pics get soooo small that they lose a lot of detail....) Welcome to the Wonderful World of Team Challenges.  |
| 2008-04-02 1:36 PM in reply to: #1309558 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS crea0029 - 2008-04-01 7:01 PM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-04-01 8:55 PM Girl Passing on Left - 2008-03-31 9:02 PM abud7373 - 2008-03-31 8:09 PM I agree with Pam. It really puts things into perspective for me. When I am having a bad time, I think about all of the things that others have in their lives and I realize how lucky I am. A great hubby, two healthy children and a fabulous support system. I am very lucky. x2 You are an amazing man! and I soo look forward to meeting you next week! and seeing your stomping grounds! take care! hi guys....after pre-riding and pre-running the tri that I will be doing this month, I found out that there is a HUGE hill at the start of the run and then rolling hills, a gradual climb and then finally the last 1/2 mile is down to the finish...I have been running mainly flat areas and boy could I tell...today I took my lab dog and we headed for the hills. I went to my favorite hiking trail in the sequoias...single track with lots of up in it...ran 6 miles and boy am I feeling it now... I have a question....how close to the race do I stop activities so that I am ready...I have heard various things from various threads and know from past experience that if I lay off activities for a few days before I raced mtn bikes that my legs were pumped and ready to go...is this the case for tris? and if so how many days? thanks for your help! I am getting psyched! The taper period is dictated on two things...one...how long the race distance is...is it a sprint, oly, HIM...so on and so forth...the second is by the importance of the race...if it is really important you taper more...if it is just more like training...you don't have to so much. I have also heard that you are suppose to cut distance, not intensity so you are doing shorter workouts at or near race pace but no where near exhausting yourself to any degree...so I hope that helps...what kind of race are we looking at? I have a sprint on the 28th of this month and an OLY the next weekend...I am treating the sprint as a practice tri...not going all out - especially cuz it is full of strenuous hills! the next weekend I have a ows...still have not done one! a bit scared about this...but I know I can do it! just go at my slow and sure pace! |
| 2008-04-02 1:37 PM in reply to: #1310562 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS crea0029 - 2008-04-02 8:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep was at first...miss my dancing girl....but, what de heck...poop happens! and our team rocked...just one ROCKED a bit more! how about you? |
| 2008-04-02 1:39 PM in reply to: #1310685 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS crea0029 - 2008-04-02 9:24 AM etknowles - 2008-04-02 11:03 AM crea0029 - 2008-04-02 8:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep I knew my schedule for March was a wreck so I skipped the challenge or I too, might have a peep... But, having met my goal but lost in February, I feel your pain. EK you can still drop by the lava group any time! would love to see you there! 12 girls on my team with one lucky guy! come and visit us!! really fun group! Yeah...that is why I am skipping the April challenge...not sure what the schedule is going to be like with graduating and all...I want to have some fun so I don't want to be tied to a group. How is the weather in AZ? |
| 2008-04-02 1:42 PM in reply to: #1310776 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS D001 - 2008-04-02 9:49 AM crea0029 - 2008-04-02 11:31 AM I notice I am not the only one sporting a peeps avatar.... anyone else really really upset about this? I biked my butt off this last month...and now I am stuck with a peep Don't look at me. I was over 100% of my goal. And yes, I need to change my avatar, too. I haven't been online long enough to do it yet. (I'm at work now, so I can't do it from here.) I'm pretty sure I know what I'm changing it to - if it shows up OK. (The pics get soooo small that they lose a lot of detail....) Welcome to the Wonderful World of Team Challenges. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo you can't be those cute running onions!?! hope you are not WERKING too hard! I know you are, but I just thought I would be nice and say that! have a good day....and no hurries on changing your avatar...maybe noone will notice! |
| 2008-04-02 2:12 PM in reply to: #1088860 |
Extreme Veteran 608 | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS So I have missed a lot here... Well starting today I will try harder not to miss out on everyones life, I try to hit the logs and that keeps me up somewhat. Emerson - That was a heartwrenching account of your wifes expereience. I do understand exactly what you were saying because the same thing happened to my Dad, it is a scarry place for anyone to be, the patient and the support system. I'm glad you can have an anniversary to life. Eric - hit yourself in the head a couple of times... That should help you see how wonderful the journey to the race, and that you are a winner in life! But remember I am the worst person to give that advice since I take every workout as a personal hit to my self esteem, oh well, maybe we both can learn not to be so hard on ourselves. It makes a difference when all of you encourage me...I'm back working out now instead of waiting another week and then another. I don't want to let you or myself down. Thanks a bunch!!!! Have a great week! Amy IN |
| 2008-04-02 4:42 PM in reply to: #1088860 |
Expert 957 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: medic0020's Group - CLOSED--BUSTIN AT THE SEAMS Julie Like you've already heard--the taper is important but does really vary, as does the advice about it. For your sprint, I'd cut back volume just slightly. During that next week, I'd focus more on short and quick. Do some easy volume with short sprints. You'll do great in both your races. Just stay on plan. |
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