kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 45)

I'm sure it was hard to share something this personal with us, and I appreciate your openness.  I hope Shaun is able to find some medication and/or counseling that will help him sort through his problems.  I know how important triathlon is to you, and I know you are frustrated.  Perhaps the time off will allow you to really put things into perspective.  Like Bryan said, we don't get paid to do this.  Our relationships, jobs, children, etc. are more important than this sport will ever be in the grand scheme of things.  Anyway, thank you for sharing.     

Kelly, sent you an email

One of my swim coaches spotted the problem and took me aside and showed my several exercises that made all the difference in the would.  If you watch the really gifted swimmers you will notice their toes point straight back and become like flippers.  Micheal Phelps has size 12 flippers and uses them effectively. 

I cannot find the exact google page I wanted to show you, but this should help.  Look at how much flexion she has in her feet.  90 down causes drag when kicking, toes straight back means no drag.  As a triathlete kicking for propulsion is not very important, Getting your feet up and into streamline is free speed.

http://www.ehow.com/video_2351473_wall-support-yoga-thigh-stretch.html

Cheers,

Just wanted to share the start of the MTB race a couple weeks ago. I have not edited the whole video yet, but will this week.  There were 49 riders in my group, all sprinting to this small singletrack entrance. I decided to hold back, as you'll see. I knew it would be choas. I almost ate this guys back tire.  I'll share the rest of the video tomorrow.  GoPro HD cameras are awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FCHqxsqks&feature=g-upl

Well said..there's an article in this month Triathlete along the same lines. 

Kelly - I do empathize --I know the rollercoaster of depression my whole life.  Find the simple joys not only of the sport but of life. 

Things will get better!

Yep it's confirmed.  I'd kill myself.

jarvy01 - 2012-05-08 4:24 PM Just booked my rooms in Grand Rapids for my first tri of the season.  I can't believe it's almost time to start racing!  I'm pumped

Race Season.  MMMMMM..........

Thanks everyone for the e-mails and support.  I found a therapist for me to talk and hopefully I have my first appointment on Thursday.  Right now the focus is on getting my ducks in a row:

Totally agree. Once you stop loving the process it's time to do something else for a while.

Ah, now I get the photo.  I just saw this on Facebook and wondered why you were not posting Corgis or Hedgehogs.  Very cute!

ETA - or Cav's roadrash!

kidtri33 - 2012-05-08 9:25 PM

jarvy01 - 2012-05-08 5:24 PMJust booked my rooms in Grand Rapids for my first tri of the season.  I can't believe it's almost time to start racing!  I'm pumped

When and where is the tri in Grand Rapids? That is where my wife and her family are from and we will be up there in early July.

It's on June 10.  It's a new race - last year was the first year.  They offer HIM, olympic, and sprint races.  I hear the race is well run but the transition area is massive.  We all know I suck at transitions, so that should be interesting.  I'm in the very last wave of 15 or 16, which is a bummer as well.  It's got a flat, fast bike course and a hilly, slow run course....exactly the conditions I'll be facing at Cedar Point, which is why I chose this triathlon.  Plus, there's lots for the kids to do in Grand Rapids.  

1:15 low cadence jazz on the trainer this morning.  I have to run after I drop the kids off at school.  I may bust out the jogger stroller this morning and take Freddy on the roads with me.  Talk about slow running  

Tonight we're going to look at a house that has a lot of potential.  It's located in one of the top 5 school districts in Ohio (the real reason we're moving).  If we like it, we're putting in an offer.  It will be nice to know where I'm going this summer....

Awesome 9.1 mile Z2 run in the rain last night with hill repeats!!  Avg HR 147 Avg pace 7:30

Theres something about rain and mist that makes me fall into the ZONE!!

great run!!

Is it one of those sleeveless XTerras that go on sale for $99?

The problem with less expensive wetsuits is that the neoprene is much less flexible, which can feel very claustrophobic.  When you purchase an expensive wetsuit, you're essentially purchasing comfort, not speed.

I have a Blue Seventy sleeveless that I don't use much (Karen borrowed it last year) but its a WL and I think it will be too big for you.

Houston would be a good race for you.  Fingers crossed.