Leegoocrap's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 6)

eca712 - 2010-04-23 2:19 PM
Thanks for the support everyone! I'll let you know how it goes. A little nervous, but it's so short that I think it'll be fine. Thanks for posting the list of things to bring- only thing I don't have is a flat kit- I still don't know how to change a flat! But I'm going to pick up my bike today (somehow the back wheel was already bent!) so I may have them teach me a quick lesson. PS- What's a race belt? Don't have one of those either.

krystyna47 - 2010-04-23 4:17 PM



1- Definitely learn how to change a flat! You'll feel much more confident and comfortable on the bike, and unafraid to explore new (and far away) places on your own. Changing the tube (and the tire, or at least patching it until you can change it at home) are essential things to know! Over time, you'll get faster and faster at it, too, and will be able to do it in a pinch (but hopefully not in a race!!)

2- A race belt is a tiny belt that you wear around your waist which holds your bib number. It's a nifty thing that saves time in transition from swim to bike - you just clip it on and go - and I really like it because then I don't have to poke holes in all my racing gear.
Here's a link to one of them:
http://www.fuelbelt.com/accessories/race.html#addon
There are simple ones, and there are also ones that have room or pockets for gels etc. 

eca712 - 2010-04-23 6:14 PM OK y'all, I am super frustrated with myself. Once again, I had three off days this week instead of one or two. I had definite plans on Thursday, but on Wednesday I just never got around to my workout (and wasn't particularly busy that day, other than putting off my work), and today, I couldn't make it to the pool during the afternoon swim time (12-2), and I was just about to leave now for a late swim, but changed my mind when I realized it would be pointless and maybe detrimental to train 12 hours before a race. Now I'm just going to take the dog for a long walk, do a foam roller session, and go to sleep early. I know I just need to be more effective with time management- when I have a lot to do, I get overwhelmed and end up just doing nothing, which frustrates the hell out of me. My question is: when I miss a good chunk of my workouts, as I did the past two weeks, should I stick to my training plan as is, or repeat a week so that I'm not increasing the volume by more than 10%? In other words, do I measure volume increase by planned workouts or actual workouts? Thanks- and sorry to be a downer! I just feel like a real loser, especially because I've looked like a slacker during our first weeks with this group- normally I'm much better with my workouts! I swear!

jessistriohmy - 2010-04-24 1:01 PM



It's easy to get down on yourself, but remember to keep a positive attitude.  I remember when I would lose faith so easily if I missed a day or two at the gym when I first started on my weight loss journey.  I know I'm new to this tri thing, but you know what, I'm looking at it the same way.  If I miss a day or two, I'm just gonna get right back on it.  I know there will be times where I get tired and worn out, but that's part of the challenge.  There may be days where my life or my health may interfere, but I won't give up.  I'm committed to it and I know I can do it.  I'm sure you can too and I bet you will kick a$$ when the time comes.   Whatever time you need to dedicate to it, you know where you need to refocus your efforts.

eca712 - 2010-04-24 3:18 PM Thank you for the inspiration! I feel better after my race today- and it's easier to get motivated since I know what's coming. Speaking of which... I finished the race! My time was nothing impressive, but I wasn't rushing myself. It was a lot of fun- so many nice people. I posted a race report if anyone's bored.

jessistriohmy - 2010-04-24 10:41 PM Good evening everyone,

Had a little knee soreness in my usual troublemaker (my right one), but I was pushing it.  My usual pace is 20mph and I was pushing for 22-24.  It's an old injury from a car wreck that I've done PT for a few times, but nothing I shouldn't be able to work through.  here's my question.  Do any of you keep a brace/wrap on during training?  I've even seen some people in tris with wrapped up ankles and knees and thought to myself if it was me, I wouldn't be doing it, lol.  Anywho, I'm debating on days when I notice soreness/stiffness if I should slap a wrap on it to get me through.  Otherwise, I seldom notice any issues with it, I think today I probably just overdid it a little.  Meh, we'll see how it feels tomorrow.  For now I'll ice it down and wrap it up.  hope everyone else is kicking butt and taking names!

b2673ad - 2010-04-27 8:29 AM Race week

Final run last night and final swim tonight.  Wednesday will be a bike ride then I will clean my bike and get it lubed for the race.

Still deciding about Thursday night.

I did have my race day dream.  in the dream I could not find my bike at T-1 and almost punched someone in transition telling me to line-up to wait for my bike to arrive.  Kind of funny.

Anyone else have silly race day dreams?

Kevin

Leegoocrap - 2010-04-27 9:27 AM 

The night before is always bad for me... I can NEVER get to sleep early enough. I've done a couple of sprints with less than 3 hours sleep... and a foot race one day coming off a bender (yeah... that was smart...)

eca712 - 2010-04-23 7:14 PM OK y'all, I am super frustrated with myself. Once again, I had three off days this week instead of one or two. I had definite plans on Thursday, but on Wednesday I just never got around to my workout (and wasn't particularly busy that day, other than putting off my work), and today, I couldn't make it to the pool during the afternoon swim time (12-2), and I was just about to leave now for a late swim, but changed my mind when I realized it would be pointless and maybe detrimental to train 12 hours before a race. Now I'm just going to take the dog for a long walk, do a foam roller session, and go to sleep early. I know I just need to be more effective with time management- when I have a lot to do, I get overwhelmed and end up just doing nothing, which frustrates the hell out of me. My question is: when I miss a good chunk of my workouts, as I did the past two weeks, should I stick to my training plan as is, or repeat a week so that I'm not increasing the volume by more than 10%? In other words, do I measure volume increase by planned workouts or actual workouts? Thanks- and sorry to be a downer! I just feel like a real loser, especially because I've looked like a slacker during our first weeks with this group- normally I'm much better with my workouts! I swear!

Leegoocrap - 2010-04-27 9:38 PM whew, two days down completely on schedule! Now only 138 more of those days and I'll be ready for Cedar Point!

How's everybody else's training coming along?

MechEChick - 2010-04-29 7:39 AM Just got my first wetsuit... is it supposed to be so tight at the neck?

PATiger33 - 2010-04-28 8:40 PM

Sporadic to say the least.  I think I did one weight session, one bike ride and one run.

krystyna47 - 2010-04-27 11:57 PM

Oh man yeahhhh I have vivid dreams (mainly consisting of a combination of failing at school, tri racing, life and, oddly enough, the inability to take photographs when I really desperately want to). 

I remember last summer, I was rooming with someone in a hotel the night before my first half-ironman and they snored SO much that I couldn't fall asleep all night until I finally grabbed a pillow and blanket and fell asleep in the bathtub for 1.5 hours. Horrid!!