Slornow's and Wannabefaster's Summer Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 55)

Mike-good job on the race. Sounds like you have a tough race schedule that is complicated by lack of sleep/fatigue. I would adjust my workout schedule and get more rest. It doesn't matter what training you do if your body isn't ready to handle it. Better to go into a race feeling fresh than overtraining. You are getting some higher intensity work done by racing and it takes time for your body to recover after those types of efforts.

Jamie-the hay is in the barn. Don't burn down the barn! You have put in the hard training...its time to let your body recover and recharge. Absoulutely agree with Jason on the training. Cut back on volume but keep some short doses of intensity just to keep you familiar with pushing it....even though there shouldn't be much intensity on race day in an IM. Thought about you and Nate as I crossed the bridge over the River in Louisville.....less than 2 weeks!

Finally made it home this afternoon. 2100 miles of driving since last Wed. afternoon. Pretty whipped but worth the trip. Plan on going back again next year. Should be an even more competitive field next year as top finishers will qualify for the 2015 World Championships that will be held in Chicago.   

Randee-great job on the race. You are getting some great experience by doing these races and it will pay off down the road. I can tell by reading your reports that your comfort level, especially on the swim, has improved.

Rachel-I had a friend that went to Bejing with Team USA and had a great race. Also met a guy in the 60-64 AG in Milwaukee that is going to the race in London. I'll be curious to see the info from USAT to get an idea of the projected costs etc.

No training the last 2 days for me. Feel pretty good other than some soreness in my quads. Hoping to get an easy swim and bike done today. 

Good morning all! Well, first race report from last weekend is done.

 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=498052&posts=2&page=1

Who is racing this weekend?

Hard to believe the Summer is drawing to a close. My son went back to college late last week and we take my daughter late next week....soon to be empty nesters! 

Sorry to be posting so much but just saw where it is offical that the new IM event will be in Chattanooga!

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/chattanooga/course.aspx#axzz2c31lQnyp

This will be a great venue. I spent a good bit of time in Chattanooga over the last 4-5 years and have done the olympic race there several times. Beautiful area with a great downtown. One of the top cities in the country for outdoor activities. The swim will be a downriver 2.4 mile swim. It will be a fast point to point swim.  Any of you that are looking at an IM for next year I would encourage you to consider Chattanooga.  

I think I might have found the site for my first full Ironman :-) MAYBE@!

AG Nationals Sprint Race report done:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=498200&posts=1#M4831185

Morning!

Jason, I hope you feel ok today.  That sounds really scary.  As someone who got cosmetic dings to her bike on Day 1 of riding it, I feel your pain.  Mine is going in for a repaint after the season.

Jamie, I think Michael's advice is really good and a reminder for me in a few weeks.  The only thing I would add is if you have a chance to do a little mental health prep by getting away from it all that would be ideal.  I sneak away to our Northern WI house for a couple of days (realize you may not be able to do this!) to sleep more, read passages from books that inspire me and visualize the race from start to finish.  For me, it is very calming.  I also get my packet on Thursday and don't go back around the IM venue until it is time for me to drop my bike and bags off.  Even then, I do it and leave asap.  Too much time on my feet and listening to the fears of other people is not good for me.  You are so ready!!!!

Randy, do you think Chatanooga will be wetsuit legal?

Jason-glad you are OK. Seems our group has had more than its share of crashes over the past few months. Good news of the fitness bump. I don't think a compact crank is needed down in the flat lands of the Gulf Coast but I'm curious to hear of your experience. Sounds positive so far.

Jamie-I'll leave the advice to the IM in the group but Michael's advice seems spot on. The folks that I know that have used the Be Ironfit book and plan to prepare for IM have done really well. Stick to the plan! Maybe one thing to add-at some point this week take a minute and think back on all you have accomplished to get to this point. You have been with our group pretty much since you started training and have done some impressive training/racing to get to this point. It has been fun to follow. I suspect you have already done many things you thought were impossible. Be proud of everything you have done to get to this point and enjoy the race. Very excited for you.

Suzy-Tough to know if Chatt will be wetsuit legal. Chattanooga can stay pretty warm into the Fall. I suspect WTC will "want" it to be wetsuit legal but its hard to know...could be low 70s could be 80 in the water. I would encourage anyone planning to do the race to take a look at the Chattanooga Waterfront race in early July. It will give you a feel for the course and the City. I have had some of my better oly swims at the race since its downriver the whole way. Water quality is not great but the swim is pretty cool going by large bluffs and under 3 bridges to finish downtown. I suspect it will have to be a time trial start given access to the River is limited. I'll be happy to answer any questions about Chattanooga.....I love the City. Remarkable what the City has done to improve itself over the last 15 years.  

Its been a real washout down here this weekend. Did 1.5 hours on the trainer yesterday but going to head outside, in the rain, for my hour run.