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ceilidh - 2010-06-29 9:38 AM I have been MIA all weekend. No, I did NOT finish the yard work. I FAIL!!
It is too hot and dry to plant anything. It would be murder for the little buggers.
I did have hospital visits, funerals, birthday parties, house guests and some lolling in the lake time, though.

ransick - 2010-06-29 1:46 PM Thanks! My last race was a blast.  For a couple days leading up to it, I was dreading it.  Not because of the race itself, but because of the hassle and not knowing anyone there.  It seems like a hassle to me to pack up all the gear, get up at 4 am, drive by myself to the race site, etc.  Oh, and it was very hot and humid and the course was very hilly.  After my pre-race dread routine, I decided to HTFU and go get it done.  The course was very hilly and technical.  I'd never been there before so every turn was new.  I didn't know whether I'd be shifting up or down, just that I would be shifting.  I cycled through all 30 gears a bunch of times and had a blast.  I was disappointed in my run but it was hot, humid and hilly so I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but to tell the truth, I'm disappointed with my running in general.  It seems like I should be able to run a lot faster than what I do now.  I'm wondering if some of it is mental.

ransick - 2010-06-29 1:46 PM Thanks! My last race was a blast.  For a couple days leading up to it, I was dreading it.  Not because of the race itself, but because of the hassle and not knowing anyone there.  It seems like a hassle to me to pack up all the gear, get up at 4 am, drive by myself to the race site, etc.  Oh, and it was very hot and humid and the course was very hilly.  After my pre-race dread routine, I decided to HTFU and go get it done.  The course was very hilly and technical.  I'd never been there before so every turn was new.  I didn't know whether I'd be shifting up or down, just that I would be shifting.  I cycled through all 30 gears a bunch of times and had a blast.  I was disappointed in my run but it was hot, humid and hilly so I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but to tell the truth, I'm disappointed with my running in general.  It seems like I should be able to run a lot faster than what I do now.  I'm wondering if some of it is mental.

Anyway, I had so much fun doing the race that I signed up for two more.  The next one is 7/11 and is about 2/3 of an Oly distance.  The one after that is a Sprint with an Oly distance ride on 7/18.

Full RR here http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=214645 

As for the increased training volume, it's because I started a 12 week Oly plan two weeks ago and it has a lot more volume than what I had been doing, specially swimming and biking.  So far so good though I have some travel and vacation coming up that will have a big impace on my training.  The Oly is September 4th.   I share some on my training thoughts on my blog

I'm wondering if some of it is mental.

sorry bud, but ROTFLMAO on that one. My only question is what proportion of the running thing ISNT mental?! i'm trying hard to like it, but can't quite get there....am hoping that if i can EVER do it pain free i might start to like it...or maybe not think it sucks??

ceilidh - 2010-06-30 8:03 AM Have you looked at getting a speed interval training program going. I am too far away from any of the running or tri clubs/ groups as well. I purchased a couple of interval running programs from ITunes that help with the speed (when I use them). I have been focusing on distance and hills vs speed for some time now.

ceilidh - 2010-06-30 9:03 AM  I purchased a couple of interval running programs from ITunes that help with the speed (when I use them).

ceilidh - 2010-06-30 9:03 AM  I purchased a couple of interval running programs from ITunes that help with the speed (when I use them).

MarlaS - 2010-07-01 12:02 AM

I just got an iphone - what apps would you recommend?

ironannekidd - 2010-07-01 8:39 AM

What kind of apps are you looking for? I have about 80 on my phone.

ceilidh - 2010-07-02 9:52 AM Morning GHOULIES.
How about jumping over to the Ghoulie thread if you would like. Ask questions, enjoy the banter, be a part of the VILLAGE of GHOUL.
This month we are focusing on running.
And chatting and making trouble as usual

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