Milaminute and Sparco's Group - Closed (Page 40)

I think it's the undue stress from competition.   You don't have an uncompetitive bone in your body.  You're askeered that this is where the rubber meets the road, and when you post times, it'll give you a benchmark of where you stand against your competition this year...hmmm...who would
that be? ...

Relax.  HAVE FUN!!!  That's what it's all about!  I hope this little competition at the least, gave you more motivation to train.  You'll do just fine, and you might just surprise us, just like you did at Lifetime a few years ago...

Good luck tomorrow!

Hmmm... I couldn't get a taker on our mentor group challenge... think lots of folks are involved in the bike challenge and didn't want to over-challenge themselves.  I'm fairly certain that was code for "we are askeered of you" .

I'll keep working on it... maybe for next month.

Thanks Man -- 490 in this race!  They sold 140 more slots than they advertised.  Well, at least I won't be DEAD last!

Yes, SAL, This is a benchmark race... I'm gonna do fine, but don't expect a LTF from me on this race --- I'm gonna go have FUN! 

My guess -- 1:19 and change...

Hope I'm off by about 5 minutes too slow ---  That'd be sweet -- beat my last race at this distance.   So we'll see.  The whole race for me tomorrow comes down to the run I think.  The other 2 disciplines, I'm right in the thick of where I was.  So we'll see

Watch for the race report tomorrow!  Now it's off to din din with the BT gang

My group isn't askeered.  We are all just training too hard to log onto BT.  LOL

Thanks, it feels really great to meet a goal, especially in running which is my favorite. 

I am doing a race series sponsored by a local running store, 9 races in all from now until Oct.  I am excited to see how I improve over the next 5 months.   

I also signed up for a FREE tri training program at a local YMCA.  I will have a swim coach who teaches Total Immersion, a running coach who is going to watch us and give us tips and drills (which I really need), and a cycle coach (who said something about group rides and drafting - it askeered me!).  This program is 10 weeks long and I am excited.  I need some tweaking, I know how to build base, but not increase speed and efficiency.  It starts 3/31.    Maybe they can get me to the middle of the pack.  LOL

Wow, that is a great resource and what a deal for free!!! 

Great job on the race today and I think you're right... it will be fun to see your progress from race to race!

RACE REPORT POSTED

Wasn't as pretty as I wanted it to be, but I'm happy.  1:31 and change.  Had a couple of little challenges along the way (like a 20 mph headwind -- on the HILLY part of the course), and a really sore back on the run, but had a great time.   Now -- what's next....I know -- I'll go TRAIN for the bike -- sound like a plan???

And now back to our regularly scheduled banter.....

Yea -- someones gotta do it.....

Thanks for the kind words....

Congrats on the race.  Don't want to set your expectations too high early in the season, it's better to see improvement than beat yourself up. 

Page 2? Can't have that!! 

Got the hill, the tow rope, not so much. But a steep driveway and childish energy will get you places, I'm tellin' ya.

The snow has all but melted now, and the highs should stay in the upper 40's to mid 50's range for the next week. Now to get rid of the gamboo in my throat and get my bike from the LBS and get the fit done....

Congrats on finishing!   Now go past the test!  You'll do great I'm sure!

I bet it has! <font color = white> as I run quickly for cover! </font color> 

Gamboo is NOT fun --- Think of a tropical disease - and all the putride stff that comes with it !   You've got gamboo! 

Ok -- I'm happy today!   Went outdoors for a run -- NO BACK PAIN!  Was great!  I'm pretty sure now that the back pain was because of worn out shoes.  Not 100% sure it's over, but all the signs look good!

Now if my mouth will wake up from all the Lidocaine the dentist put in it this morning, I'll be good....