Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 46)

Originally posted by Moonrocket

Have fun in the weight room Kevin! I actually lifted a bunch this summer and feel a lot stronger for it (at least I have no problem putting my bike on the roof of my car.)

I lived through my Xterra today and had a blast. The course was beautiful! I knew I was under trained and the run was really hilly- so I went with the plan of just walking all of the uphills - which worked really well for me.

I did fall off once and get a bloody nose and dirt in my teeth on the bike- but it didn't hurt too much or leave much of a mark.

After a long nap I am enjoying a Tommyknocker Maple Nut Brown- which is really hitting the spot- and I'm already plotting returning to the same race next year.

BTW- this race was my New Year's Resolution last year but b/c of my husband's work I had to drop off. I'm feeling pretty good about finishing that un-finished business.

I hope everyone had a great Saturday.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Completed race #2. Hooray! Had a MUCH better race. Finished 20 minutes faster than last months race. I finished the swim w/o having to rest on a kayak! That was a big goal of mine. 14 minutes on the swim, better transitions, 20 mph on the bike and had a pretty good run with no cramping. Thanks everyone for the support along the way! Here's a race report if your interested. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...

Bill

Originally posted by Moonrocket

Thanks- It was a total blast! I can't wait to do another.

If anyone's bored here's my report http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Completed race #2. Hooray! Had a MUCH better race. Finished 20 minutes faster than last months race. I finished the swim w/o having to rest on a kayak! That was a big goal of mine. 14 minutes on the swim, better transitions, 20 mph on the bike and had a pretty good run with no cramping. Thanks everyone for the support along the way! Here's a race report if your interested. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...

Bill

Originally posted by Moonrocket



wow! Nice job! I can't see your report- did you publish it?

Originally posted by podemma



Knocking 20 min off your time is pretty amazing for one month! Congrats on the strong finish.

Originally posted by Burd

I see the ortho tomorrow morning about this damn burning thing in my leg as well as my shoulder issue (if you wonder why an orthopedic surgeon not a normal doc I go to him since he is an ex triathlete and his daughter is an Ironman) then on Thursday morning 11:30 = massage time Can't wait to see what it does for my IT band and patellar tendon. I should be back at everything this weekend and believe me I am taking it slow for sure. My lord I feel like I'm falling apart! I'm sure most of this can be worked through but after being out for 5 months I'm sure not prepared to take any more chances.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd


Good luck working through this. Sounds like you've go a doc who can relate to what you're going through. I've had orthos who've treated me like a 65 y.o. retiree. Get well soon!

Originally posted by Burd



That's my problem with 99% of my doctors. I have to go to the VA for medical and there are a bunch of WWII and Vietnam vets that are in real bad shape so the doctors treat us all the same. There are more handicap spots than normal ones and a boat load of wheelchairs when you walk in. Kind of sad really looking how the other vets get treated considering what they endured.

Originally posted by kevinbe

Day 2 tomorrow.

I ran trails through the woods between sub divisions after day 1 in the gym today. Some pretty good hills and good trail running practice. This was the most fun I've had running in a long time. I didn't even take a watch to track pace. Progress.

Originally posted by Burd



That's my problem with 99% of my doctors. I have to go to the VA for medical and there are a bunch of WWII and Vietnam vets that are in real bad shape so the doctors treat us all the same. There are more handicap spots than normal ones and a boat load of wheelchairs when you walk in. Kind of sad really looking how the other vets get treated considering what they endured.

Originally posted by Burd

I see the ortho tomorrow morning about this damn burning thing in my leg as well as my shoulder issue (if you wonder why an orthopedic surgeon not a normal doc I go to him since he is an ex triathlete and his daughter is an Ironman) then on Thursday morning 11:30 = massage time Can't wait to see what it does for my IT band and patellar tendon. I should be back at everything this weekend and believe me I am taking it slow for sure. My lord I feel like I'm falling apart! I'm sure most of this can be worked through but after being out for 5 months I'm sure not prepared to take any more chances.

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon

Been a few days since I last posted.

Race Report for Rev3 Dells is up. I was overall pleased with the result, but some fast folks came out to play that day, and my age-group ranking was a bit of a disappointment. Weather was cold and rainy, but it was a fun race, and that's all that matters.

On an amusing note, the finisher medal is also a bottle opener. #onlyinwisconsin



Less than two weeks until the Chicago Triathlon, which is a lot flatter and should be a lot faster.

Originally posted by kevinbe

I agree, that is sad.
What branch were you in Alex?
I did 4 in the Army.

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon

Been a few days since I last posted.

Race Report for Rev3 Dells is up. I was overall pleased with the result, but some fast folks came out to play that day, and my age-group ranking was a bit of a disappointment. Weather was cold and rainy, but it was a fun race, and that's all that matters.

On an amusing note, the finisher medal is also a bottle opener. #onlyinwisconsin



Less than two weeks until the Chicago Triathlon, which is a lot flatter and should be a lot faster.