HILDEBEAST'S Magnificently Motivational Mentor Group - CLOSED!!!! (Page 58)

Congrats on becoming a grandma again Hilde.

Hope everyone's training is still going well.

Mine's back at square one again due to shin issues. Not sure whether to just start the conservative c25k over again - I'm ok if I don't walk fast, but after about 2 mins of fast walking the shin hurts again - or go with the beginner exercise program which starts with biking then swimming and finally running.

One more question - would it be worth doing some of my running/walking on the eliptical thingy to save my shins from the impact?

Ok, Tammy's race "issues" make mine look pathetic, but I'd like to join the pity party...

I'm registered for a race (sprint) this Sunday.  I'm really waffling as to whether I'm looking forward to it or dreading it.  I've been really slacking on the run.  I just don't want to run.  I'm having a bit of PF pain in one foot.  The weather has been wet so far this week and looks to be wet on the weekend as well.  The bike route is probably OK, unless it floods.  The run is a trail run.  That's the part that worries me the most.  I'm not sure what I'll end up doing.  I guess it will be a last minute choice whether I race or not.

Tammy - practice race to sort things out sounds perfect. Plus if you can sort them out UP THERE you'll be fine back on the normal stuff

RM - sorry my mind's gone blank on real name. Hope you make the right decision. Maybe try the trail and see if you like running on it before you make up your mind whether to do the race or not.

AFM - I've already decided not to do my November race since my training went bye bye but I may target the last one in the series which is March. That gives me enough time to build up using the beginner exercise program - probably where I am bike wise, and chuck in some walking/running and swimming. I need to not go too fast with the running this time though so I'm going to just walk for 4-6 weeks and then reconsider the running thing again. Probably going with the conservative c25k and not taking week 1 over 30 sec intervals.

Good luck on Saturday, Alex!!  Keep us posted on how things go!!!  I"ll be thinking of you!!! 

And best of luck this weekend to Andrea and Tammy, too!! 

I have officially lost my tri training mojo.  One more tri left for me next weekend (16th) and that's a wrap for my season.  Can't wait!  I will most likely be stuffing my face with Dunkin Donuts munchkins for the next few months while I rest my shin some more.  Then will come back strong and fierce in 2013!

Good luck anyways.  It will be an excellent training session for IMAZ though!

I have Nation's Tri this weekend.

Alex, Andrea, Tammy and Melanie - good luck with your races this weekend! 

I'm doing one also although mine's not a tri - just a 10k run.  Since my DNF last month, my bike and I are not friends.  I'm taking a break from the cycling for a while and just concentrating on running. 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Janet2

I hope you go for it.  Maybe if it's a nice day do it.  If the weather is crappy not?  Maybe just do the swim and bike?  

PF is not something to mess around with.  Do you have a boot to wear at night?  Will help get things healed.

wrkinprogress - 2012-09-06 1:50 PM So I made it out to the race site today...WOW, guys. Riding on the F1 course is AMAZING: utterly pristine tarmac, almost completely level, and it wends its way around parts of the island so you can look at something besides tarmac as well. Felt like my legs were just turning over automatically, without too much effort, and was stunned to look at my watch later and find I'd been averaging 17.1 mph! That's with some slowdowns at some temporary stop signs and one spectacular road-rash-inducing fall when a service truck came at such an intersection and I had to stop FAST and of course forgot to clip out in time... No worries, though: just some minor scrapes and bruises. The bike and I are otherwise fine, and I biked for 20 more minutes after just to make sure. The run around the rowing basin is pancake-flat, and the rowing basin itself has what looks like permanent lane lines, so that should help all of us swim in straight lines for a while! Left there feeling REALLY good: not cocky by any means, but 'twas certainly a boost to my confidence. Pre-race talk is tomorrow at 5pm, so I'll pick up my sister from the airport and we'll head down to the expo together so I can check in. Meanwhile, the clock ticketh... More later, no doubt!

Good luck!!

Alex- D'oh! I can't believe I forgot your race was the same day as mine. Good luck, I know you're going to do well and have fun!

Andrea, sometimes a race is what it takes to get your head (and heart) back into the game. If the foot and the weather cooperate, consider doing the race, but just focus on enjoying yourself. Maybe make it a goal to cheer on as many other racers as you can, or help out a noob.

Melanie- have a great time at Nation's! I have fond memories of that one, it being my first Oly and all. Boy, was I nervous! I had never done a 3 HOUR WORKOUT before! Now 3 hours is a 'short' bike! Oh, and it was humbling, too. First, there was the 71-year old man who started several waves behind me but passed me on the run like I was standing still. Then there's my finish chute video which clearly shows me being passed by a woman who is at least 7 months pregnant!

Janet2, good luck on the 10K! Hope you and your bike become friends again soon!

Good luck everyone this weekend!

Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment!