Experior and Slornow's Spring/Summer Mentor Group-CLOSED (Page 6)

Yeah, I'd love to hear what others are reading/listen to! I can usually find the latest issue of Competitor at the gym. 

Not that it's about training, but has anyone read "You are an Ironman" by Jaques Steinberg? It's an excellent audio book.  The author follows several age groupers through their training up to Ironman Arizona. 

Jen, I've heard many people say it is an excellent book.  Guess I will have to get it.  Anything that adds to the motivation is helpful!  I have many old Ironman Hawaii DVD's and sometimes they get me going when on the trainer.

Hey all-made it to California.  Relatively uneventful trip other than a 1+ hour traffic jam headed to the Atlanta airport.  Was able to get a short run in.  Really beautiful here....love the mild temps and the lack of humidity.

Randy

Randy: I spent my young years in Cali. Fond memories of the place. Sounds like a great start. Enjoy!

I really don't have much time to read. Actually, I try to read, buy usually end up passing out, and I have a short attention span, so watching anything on a screen is difficult. Wait, unless it's soccer related. I can watch soccer 24/7. Thank goodness, for the sake of my family, it's not played on tv here 24/7. I like to read about average people's struggles and triumphs in little snippets, so I'll sift through website forums for specific topics.

The consistent in my training this week has been p90x. It's killer. Started Monday and am still sore today, but I'm starting to get my range of motion in my shoulders and arms back.

Kids return to school on Monday, so back to my running and I'll be incorporating swimming twice a week.

Hope you guys have a wonderful Friday.

Fox Soccer Channel + DVR, not that I would know .

-Steve

Ha! Fortunately for the people who rely on me for survival, I don't think we have DVR! That cuts it down to all night Saturday, and all morning and sometimes late into afternoon Sunday. Hooey!

Yep-Saturday night Invitational 3200. He's very excited.

Got in a nice run in Arcadia this morning. Wow...its so nice here. Beautiful park about half mile from the hotel so we ran around there and took a look at the meet site.

Reading.....I don't read nearly as many books as I did in the past.  Hate to admit it but I do most of my reading while surfing the net.  Following tri related info, lots of college search reading over the last year, news and general worthless information. I drive a good bit with work so I listen to alot of books on cd.  Not the same but a great way to pass the time.  I also listen to alot of ESPN radio on XM while in the car.  Colin Cowheard, an ESPN anchor, was on our flight from Atlanta to California.  Of course he was in first class and we were in "low class". Sad that I recognized him...now I see him on TV this morning. 

Heading out to see some sights in a few. Will check in later.

Randy 

First of all good luck on your race tomorrow. You will do great! 

I am not superstitious and wouldn't take it as a sign ... you bought new wheels that are meant to be used! 

Let us know about your race tomorrow ... would bee great to hear about it.  

Cat - I say use the wheels if you want to. Kick bu>** on your race!

My legs felt shot all day today.  Long day at work but did manage to get in a decent swim tonight.  Having a challenging week keeping up with training volume but I'm doing the best I can with the time I have.

Cat -- Hopefully you're sleeping in preparation for your race tomorrow so I'll write this as if it's already tomorrow:

Congratulations on a great race.  Glad to hear the new wheels worked out!

-Mark

Rene-good luck tomorrow!

Randy

Rene - best of luck in your race today!  I used to believe in signs, now I just believe in chaos.  But I do believe in our need for meaning which impacts outcomes, so you should follow your thoughts on race day.  Personally, I think you'll smoke it regardless of your choice!

Randy... hope Gil does great.  After his disappointments last year, this has got to feel fantastic.  Great life lesson and his success is well deserved.  More proud papa time.  Enjoy your time in SoCal - away from the humidity of the SE!

Reading... I've become a catch as catch can reader.  I try to take an hour in the morning to keep up on things on the internet, but book reading has really been fading in recent years (not a good thing in my opinion).  My FIL gave me about 20 books recently which now are stacked on the floor next to my bed.  They may remain there until retirement!  Anyway, hope to read Macca's book sometime this year.  I enjoyed a couple of the short story books... one with stories from Runner's World and another on triathletes.  Both titles escape me now, but liked the fact they were in small chunks so I could read here and there.  Definitely some good inspiration in there.  Some new ones to me that you all mentioned - thanks for the recs. 

Yow... we've got an active group!  I will have to catch up.  I finished up one of my marathon weeks.  Was facilitating a simulation with 318 students in 4 days.  All went very smoothly, but still takes a chunk out of me.  Had hoped to do some bike training in the evening, but pretty much was toast at the end of each day.  Anyway, back in saddle today.  Did a short run and swim last night which felt good to get back.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and a meaningful Easter or Passover celebration for those who observe them!

Stu

I had so much planned for yesterday and got nothing done ... had the day off with the wife and no kids ... enjoyed one hour of sports massage in the morning after a nice relaxing run/walk with the wife. These are the words that came out of her mouth yesterday " I actually might do a triathlon with you but I suck at the swimming part!" My jaw dropped and I almost fainted ... My wife was always a runner but hasn't done any running since our first daughter was born almost 7 years ago. She is starting back up and after her saying " I will never do a triathlon" hearing her say that she might do one ... I first thought I didn't hear right. 

My daughter turning 7 this year loves to see me at races and it seems that she is interesting in doing one too. I can't believe that making such a big change in lifestyle almost 1.5 years ago has such a  big impact on my family. I can't wait to see them doing their first tri. 

Fast forward to today ... got up at 7 am and went for a 17 mile ride. I am seeing small improvements but not as much as I would like ... this weekend I will check out all the training plans and stick to one and see where it leads me. 

Now to teach TKD and possibly a swim in the afternoon. I hope you guys have a great weekend!

Lots to catch up on.  I'm still posting from a phone in the mountains (another mid-ride post taking advantage of riding 'through' cell access!).

Have a great rest of the weekend!  Probably no more from me until Sunday, when I'll catch up with everybody.  Good luck to all racers!