Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Mentor Group-CLOSED (Page 54)

Back at the hotel trying to warm up. Not a great night for a track meet but got to watch son run first outdoor meet of the season. Off to a good start with a 14:55 5k finishing 5th of 40.

Getting up for an early long run then lunch with son before heading home

So -- I went swimming this evening.  

... for the first time in two months.   

... NOT fun.     

Mentor group -- you are not to ever let me slack off like this.  Ever again.  Ever ever ever.  Got it?  Good!  

Scott-It will get better soon...maybe only a couple of weeks until it feels like you are swimming again Stick with it....consistency is key.

I'm headed out for long ride and 20 minute brick run. Its warm, wet, humid and suppose to be breezy....good practice for Galveston 70.3 two weeks from today (ooh, just scared myself with the thought of it being only 2 weeks away). Put race wheels on last night so I could get a test ride on them outside before my sprint next Saturday.

Anybody do an NCAA bracket? If so, you have to be doing better than me! 

So, got the OK from husband to train for and go to Xterra World Championships in Maui! We're hoping financing it will be possible. Airfare alone is around $1500. My parents have offered help as well. I think I just might do it!

Awesome job keeping up the training, guys! Can't wait to hear how the races went.

This is me pre-race at the start and finish. I was feeling good!

That feeling of returning after a break alone should be motivation enough to keep it up. I remember it and it sucks, lol! Way to get out there!

Jason- I did a bracket, and I still have most of my teams going deep still in it, but there have been some crazy upsets I didn't call, of course.

Blanda-I hope you get to do the Maui race, that would be once-in-a-lifetime, I bet!

Well, the weather that I was worried about turned out to be a pretty big problem, as they cancelled the race altogether. So, this day is a real bummer now. Long run later, but my heart definitely isn't in it...

Blanda - First of all great job on your race and congratulations on making the World Championships! I think I have to look into an Xterra race because it looks like a lot of fun.

Rene - Sorry to hear about your injury. Injuries suck and it seems like at some point we all get them no matter how much we watch out. Heal fast .... 

I thought I was done with the cold weather but today was insane ... at some points during my ride I averaged 11mph. Winds like I never felt before on the bike. I literally was almost blown of the bike a couple times ... aero bars today ... not happening ... but in the grand scheme of things ... another week of workouts completed ... Can't wait for the warmer weather. 

Rene: I'm sorry the injury has turned into something needing surgery. I hope it goes smoothly and you're able to get back to it real soon.

Jason: Thanks! Hauling my two ton mountain bike through the hills has been good strength training. I'm really glad I did a bit of strength training though. Last year, if I fell on the bike it took forever to get back on it and take off. This year falls didn't break my stride and was able to bully the bike up some tough stuff.

Michael: If you can, you def should try an Xterra out. They are a lot of fun! The Xterra here brings out the thrill seekers and the atmosphere is party-like. The pros are so down to earth and mix right in with us average folks. So free with advice and pats on the back. Race day, everyone's a little nervous, of course, but it's still such a laid back affair that we can organize a Harlem Shake! I swore I'd never do one, but we were pretty much trapped in the transition area, and it ended up being fun.

Now, trying to figure out a training plan for Maui.

Blanda-Xterra looks like so much fun...in a tortured kind of way. Maui would be an amazing experience. Hope it works out for you.

Finished my long ride...70 miles and short brick run...2.65 miles this morning. It was really breezy. I could feel the wind pushing me a bit since I had my race wheels on. Its always fun to get the wheels out when race time comes around and give them a test ride. Measurable increase in speed as well.  Here is my bike ready to race! 

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Since I was scheduled to also be in that race, I too, felt the disappointment at its cancellation.  My fiance and her mother even came down to give their support.

They said they'd be sending out a notice later on how we might be able to get credit for a future event. I imagine it won't cover the whole thing due to the fact that I still got a nice shirt out of it :)

Had a GREAT Saturday.  Ran my first 5k since going on the DL last July.  It was the Sandy Hook benefit - so me and 14,999 of my closest friends ran for a good cause.  I could not have gone faster because of the crowd and I ran with my cousin and a friend.  Our official time was 30:58.  I'm confident I could have gone much faster in a race situation so I'm just thrilled.

Randy - oh MAN Glad that clamp cracked on the stand rather than under your butt though!  Also I LOVE the LG shorts!!  We get to the outlet 1 or 2 times a year right at the US factory in Newport, VT.  I buy their top of the line compression cycling shorts for more than half off.  It's usually because of some stitching or color error that they end up there but it's way cool - enjoy!  Oh and I'm a Subie owner (DH TOO!)  How do I get on that team ?

Mary good luck with the puppy!  Our 2nd dog was 2.5 and she was ALL puppy but the good news was it didn't last too long.  They are a handful!

Awesome job Blanda!  I was hoping to come here and find your race report.  OMG THE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Maui?!  GO GO GO!

Noted, Scott - I'll kick your if you decide to skip the swim

Rene - my husband just had his second acl reconstruction and both lateral and medial menisci were torn and repaired.  I let him have a week of depression over what it meant to his running schedule but after that all you can do is look forward, do all the physical therapy they'll let you and just concentrate on getting better.  The tough part for him (and you I suspect) is keeping you from doing too much too soon.  You'll do great after surgery, I'm sure! 

So my birthday has passed and I have a stack of gift certificates...... really?  No suggestions on what I should buy?    I also have a 2xu coupon for $35 off $70 so I was thinking about getting a pair of tri shorts from them.  Anyone have them?  I see a lot of people wearing them so I might give em a shot.

3 more busy weeks to go at work and then I'm a free woman!  Just keep swimming......just keep swimming....