Rich Miller's Group - FULL (Page 42)

Congrats Rich!  You should be excited -- that's great news!  Happy swimming.

We had our first OWS clinic of the season yesterday. Water was @ 60F -- man does that hurt your ear canal when it goes in. Hurt every time I turned my head to breath.  But we persevered and had a blast! 

Sometimes I think, "What am I doing out here?  I could be home in bed like normal people."  But despite getting up early, freezing your butt off, stuggling around the cold lake, and occasionally getting swam into -- mostly I love the adventure...love the physical challenge.

Excellent!  Playing by the rules paid off, Rich.  IM AZ...watch out...Cyclingmaniac has energy to burn!

So I'm TRYING to keep up with my workouts, but this Texas heat is getting to me!  We've been breaking records this week, and I'm sweating buckets!  I've been carrying my own hydration with me (gatorade usually, to help with the electrolytes, too), but I'm still bonking out sometimes, just getting overheated and tired.  The real problems come when I have a brick or something like that when the run is later in the morning because of the earlier workout.  Today, for example, I had  run after a swim. I got 2 miles into the run and just pooped out!

Any suggestions, Rich? Anyone?

Hi Team!  I'm back!  Mexico was fabulous.  I did get a few workouts in...but mostly I ate!  And it was delicious......fresh tortillas, guacomole, pico, chips...daily!  So needless to say, it's time for me to get moving.  I have another sprint tri in 2 weeks.  Katz, I see that you've signed up to be a swim angel.  I'm going to need you.  As y'all know, swimming isn't my strong suit. 

Andi....Congratulations on the HIM!  I read your blog...just awesome!  Your tri suit definitely pulled you through.  What a great idea to have it signed.

Katz....the heat and humidity are aweful!  I totally agree...coupled with pollution...some days are just unbearable.  I try to do all my running workouts before the sun comes out.  It's still hot and humid, but I don't have the sun bearing down on me and my lungs don't burn as I breathe from the driving pollution that accumulates during the day.  Biking is different because I don't have a bike light so I have to wait for the sun to come up. I still try to get out at first light.   I carry my hydration pack with water and powerade.  Then, I'll have a chocolate milk for my recovery drink.  (I like the Horizon organic ones the kids drink.  I can get them at Costco!)   So far, so good...  I have noticed that my pace has slowed a bit.  I read (on Jeff Galloway's website) that one's pace should be about a minute slower when dealing with the heat.  I also find as I get wiser (well, older) my body doesn't tolerate the heat as well.   If you ever figure out what helps you on these miserable days of Texas heat...pass it along.  I could use some help myself! 

Rich...I hope the shoulder's cooperating with you.  I'm sure you're on target with your workouts.  IMAZ will be here before you know it!

Felipe and Caru and Christine!  What else is on your race calendar? 

Happy Training!

Angela 

Hey Group!  It's been awhile since we've chatted.  I hope all is well.  I raced the Danskin this past weekend in Austin and met Kat.  It was great.  She met us for dinner on Friday night, and we had a great visit.  Instead of racing, Kat volunteered to be a swim angel.  She was the "keeper of the noodle gate" at the beginning of the swim leg.  It was great to see her in the water.  Thanks Kat for being there...  My tri friend took a picture of us after dinner so as soon as I get a copy, I'll post it.

BTW, my race report is complete.  I shaved off about 9 minutes from last year's race.  I'm definitely improving, but my transitions are still really s-l-o-w! 

Cheers!

Angela 

Hey there, folks!  I'm gearing up for a sprint race next weekend.  I went out and did a sort of time trial on the bike course today...did pretty well, considering it was 99-freaking-degrees out!!!  Overall, I'm feeling pretty good about the race but it will be very difficult to beat my time from last year - this was by far my best race last year and I'm going to have to hit warp speed to beat it.

After this race, I hit the oly plan again.  Otherwise, things are cruising right along! Whassup with the rest of you?

Good Morning!  Okay, I did it...I signed up for my first HIM in October!  WHAT????  I know...crazy for me.  I also accepted a full time teaching position for next year.  Needless to say, I'm going to have to be very organized and deliberate with my training/work/wife/mommy schedule. 

Good Luck this weekend Kat!  

Rich, glad to hear you're in the water and on your bike....all systems go!

Where's everyone else??? 

I just made a fun observation in my training logs.  Already this year, I have biked more and swam (swum? I hate grammar....) more in the first 5 1/2 months of 2008 than in all of 2007.  Cool!  My running mileage is on pace with last year so far, but I'll probably be bumping that up a bit over the summer.  Now we get to see if all that training translates into better race times!

Just thought I'd share for fun.  Anyone making any similar increases in training this year?

Kat...your chart is impressive!  I've noticed that I'm training more than I did last year.  My run time will certainly surpass last year's mileage once marathon training begins this fall.  I also feel my bike and swim will increase because of the HIM I signed up for...or at least, it better!

So that leaves me with a question...I've signed up for Longhorn HIM in October, but I don't really have a set plan.  Any suggestions?  Rich, what plan do you follow?  Felipe, what about you? and Caru?  and Andi?  I feel my running is on target, but I'm not sure how to fit it all in...Andi, how did you train with kids?  I run at 5am, 3X a week.  I'll begin Monday meeting friends at the lake to practice swimming with family in tow.  I can get a long bike ride in on the weekends and my husband has agreed to getting a new bike trainer so I can stay at home while the kids play.  I guess I kind of have a plan, but I don't know how many minutes to do everything...the day to day, week to week.  I'll take any suggestions, recommendations you have!  BTW, I checked out the free HIM plan on BT and it just confused me...

Happy Training!  

Angela 

Hola, peeps!  I have a couple of quick news items for y'all!  First, I had a GREAT race on Sunday.  I PR'ed for a sprint race, including best ever speeds on the bike and the run.  I'm pysched!  My race report is up if you're interested in details....I'll post photos sometime when I have more than two seconds to put them together.

Also, my hubby, Derry, has joined the BT family - feel free to drop him a line (username d3rryc) and say hi.  He's beginning his training to do the Hi-Fi sprint with me in Galveston at the end of October.  Since he's still rehabbing that bum left knee after ACL reconstruction surgery last year, he can use all of the encouragement he can get!

Speaking of the Hi-Fi Tri, since we were tossing around the idea of doing a tri together in Texas, and BT has declared the Hi-Fi tri its official race this year, what do you folks think of joining me in Galveston?  There will be a sprint and an olympic distance race, plus a party on the beach afterwards.  Could be fun!  Just a suggestion....

Love you guys!

SOUND OFF....ONE!

Hey Rich!  So good to hear that your shoulder is feeling fine and training is going well.  I'm in training hell with the Longhorn HIM.  This working out twice a day all week long is killing me!  It really cuts into my summer wine drinking on the patio time!  I'm committed to doing this race, but I think in the future I'm going to stick with sprints and OLY triathlons.  I love running so marathon training will begin as soon as the HIM is done.  At least I'm finding what my limitations are!

I hope all is well with everyone...Take care!  Enjoy yourself!

Hey hey hey!  I'll be doing an oly here in Austin on Labor Day, so Rich and Felipe, sorry I'll miss out!!!  Have a blast and take some photos!

Training has been a little hit and miss this week.  I had an insane schedule, but next week should be a lot better.  My running has been mucho bad lately, too, but I think it's a function of working too hard last weekend and needing to re-up on my seasonal asthma meds.  My bike and swim continue to see improvements AND I lost 5 pounds in the last three weeks.  My hubby says my tummy is shrinking, too.

That's about it. Just train, train, train until September 1 and then keep training for the Hi-Fi Tri on Oct. 25th in Galveston.  I'm planning on doing my first century ride between now and then, so stay tuned for that.

Whassup with everyone else?

Just a word of encouragement...

I'll be doing the Virtual 5K on Friday in honor of Christine (Lucy), a fellow BTer who is losing her life to a brain bleed today.  I hope you all will consider signing up for the FL race (proceeds go to the family) and run wherever you are.  If you want more info, check out the Triathlon Talk forum. Spread the word however you can.  Christine will leave behind a husband and two teenage boys who will need all the support they can get.

HELLLOOOOOO,

Guys waaaayyy to long since my last post!!! i always think of you guys when i train though.

1st- RICH!!! AZ IM HOLY SMOKES!!! guys its insane to see how  400 swim was like tooo scary to even think off and now most of us are like, YEAH IM lets go!We've improved our times (KAT AMAZING, FREAKIN AMAZING) Ang is now on the HIM schedule as Andi was a couple of months ago(and was able to KICK FLORIDA IN THE BUTT), and Chris is like the BIKE guru!! this is crazy!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

 I know i survived my first olympic thanks to you guys!!!! i really owe all to you guys!!! so thank you.

I've been training hard, trying to figure out nutrition and trying to train in tired legs..which is so hard... MOnday speed work after a 4 hour ride the day before, just doesnt seem very apealing!!! hahaha

My boyfriend and I have our first race together....its the NY city Nautica Triathlon ( i signed him up after we had been dating 2 months, haha he did his first Spring in January... and now off to the OLY)!!! WE ARE SUPER EXCITED!

 Guys im gonna be logging on more...im so inspired by everyones efforts its triuly amazing!! and tips and advice is always welcome!!!

Send you much love alll!!!!!!

mwak mwak mwak  

GUYS!!!!  MY BF IS ON BT---

 his screename: Tmacwright  his name is Tom

feel free to inpire!!!!!!!!!!!! 

love u all