HILDEBEAST'S Magnificently Motivational Mentor Group - CLOSED!!!! (Page 46)

Hilde,

That sounds great!  Can't wait to hear how the test run goes.  I know what you mean about giving incentive for a better diet.  My 2 piece tri "suit" (tri shorts and a sports bra) doesn't hide anything either lol!

Well, bike is packed and driving from KY to MN for a visit tomorrow.  Excited for some quality family time and relaxing bike miles!

To answer Hilde's questions in my inspires...(this got lost on the prior page in a flurry of posts)

Trying to catch up a little here (sorry I'm behind):

Andrea - congrats on the 5k PR!  And good job on the first week of your challenge.  Sounds like you're off to a great start!

Kristen - I say go for the marathon.  Like someone else said, if you're thinking about it then you must want to do it, so go for it!

Michelle - congrats on your PR also!

Tammy - Glad that you can still get into the Flying Pig at the expo.  I've had dreams about showing up for a race and realizing that I never signed up (and I've checked my registration several times for this weekend's tri just to make sure I'm actually registered).

Erin - nice new bike!

As for me - my 5k on Saturday went OK.  There were some timing issues and the race started late but it wasn't a bad run.  Now I'm trying to concentrate on getting ready for my tri this weekend.  Can't decide what to do about training.  I took last night off 'cause I was just too tired to do anything.  I'm thinking I'll do a short run tonight, possibly a swim tomorrow (weather-dependent), and an easy ride on Thursday, then take Friday and Saturday off.  I know most people don't usually taper for a sprint but I've found that having 2 days off before a race - even a short one - works good for me.  If I get restless, I'll just go for a short walk or do some yoga on those days.  My body could use a good stretch. 

Good wishes to all this weekend's racers!!!! 

Tammy Turtle (tstl) in I believe her first marathon, she has been quite the overachiever in 2012!

Janet (soccermom15) has a Sprint Tri!

Joe (joes) has a 20K run, he's just prepping for a 20 miler in a few weeks!

Tammy Tucker (TTucker) Connie (CRBURT) and yours truly are headed down for an overnight in gorgeous San Marcos, TX for our first Tri of the season, and Connie's first tri EVER!! 

Michelle (Arquillo) has a 5K!

Busy weekend for all the MMMers!!  Good luck everyone!!!

Good luck to everyone this weekend!

Weather's not looking so good for my race on Sunday.  There's a good chance for thunderstorms.  Rain I can handle, but thunder/lightning I'm not so sure about.  I guess I'll just have to wait and see and hope for the best.

Wow, lots of races this weekend!!  Go kick some major A$$, MMMers!!

Hilde, thanks for the breakdown of which MMMer is racing and what their races are this weekend.  That made it easy!!

Well, I purchased my entry level road bike.  Once the tape is dirty, I'll be having it changed out.  White looks nice for about 5 minutes when I'm around.  It will be an improvement over my Schwinn Hybrid, for sure.  It should be built and all mine at the end of next week.

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/ventura/12_venturasportf_bl.html

Mmmm, beer!  I don't drink often, but I enjoy good beer.

Wellness challenge update, week 2- According to the Y scale I've lost another 2lbs for a total of 7.8lbs in 2 weeks.  I ate some junk calories (chocolate) this week but I tracked it and was still at a reasonable number of calories.  On to the next week and many more pounds to go...

Nice an IPA girl!!!  Gotta love that - I think if you drink them real fast they are less calories.. haha... I love IPA's, Porters and Stouts!!!  And a good real ale from the cask.. yum yum!

Wow, big weekend for races! My 5K was O.K. today. I ran on tired legs and ran a full 2 minutes slower than last week. Oh well, as I said in my race report, this was certainly not my "A" race, so I'll chalk it up as training miles. It was a great day of socializing with my former colleagues though, and we finally had some gorgeous weather on the northcoast.

Erin - NICE bike! I like the all black - it looks very stealth-like. I bet it's super fast! 

Andrea - Congrats to you on the new bike as well. New gear is always so exciting! 

Tammy (tstl) - welcome to Ohio! I would totally come out to support you, if Cincy wasn't at the a$$ end of Ohio . Glad you can still register for and run the marathon. Best of luck to you!

Janet - good luck with your Sprint! 

Joe - hope you run like the wind in your 10K!

Hilde, Tammy (TTucker) and Connie - knock 'em dead this weekend. Congrats and extra good vibes to you Connie for your first tri! 

Have to admit being a bit jealous that it's tri season for so many of you... I still have another 2 months before the season opens here. Lake Erie's still a tad bit chilly for swimming (50 on the dot as of today). 

Oh, and welcome back Wilson! 

Nice to have you back, you've bee missed!

Awesome bike, Andrea!  Is yours the same color as the one in the image?  If so, I LOVE the turquoise!!  I bet you will feel so much more speedy on your road bike over your hybrid!  I also made the switch this year and love feeling the difference!!  Have fun with your new ride!!