Cadreamer's Group - FULL (Page 6)

Wow!  Great job!  Way to go on your race!

PS - Why isn't that small detail of placing in your AG in your RR???

Thanks for the info on the transition...I'll have to read it again before my race.

Things are coming along for me, I think. Just having small panic attacks about being race ready. The attacks are getting better. I think they were happening because I missed a couple of days (4 days to be exact) last week while I was on vacation and it was harder to get back into the flow then I thought it would be.  The diet is coming along much better than I ever thought.

Looking for a new place to swim. The place I was swimming at, was through a deal with my former employer and my membership expired. Planning to go to the local YWCA this weekend to see how much a membership is going to cost.

I've been training so hard and work has been challenging the past week or so, so I've only been online to note my training stuff...saved the reading for tonite.

Thanks for all the helpful info!  There was a bunch of stuff I didn't know about.

For me this week, doing great, highlights from my blog:

- lost 3 lbs this week

- started boot camp, kicks my butt and I LOVE it

- swam just under a mile for the first time since 8th grade!

- ran a mile without stopping

- dr. called today to say that the med I'm on for cholesterol is working: after 4 days on it, the cholesterol went from 270 to 150!!! Woo!

More bootcamp this week, a swim, a run, a ride...

Later gang!

So, let's hear it from everyone?  How are you doing?  Any major challenges this week?

As for me, my training got derailed by the fact that I got sick this week.  I had a major training week planned and now that is totally fubar.  On the plus side I had a great ride on Wed AND I am totally enjoying my summer vacation (although I am not getting as much accomplished as I wanted.)

I'm feeling worried about the 1/2 IM I signed up for in August.  I am seriously not sure if I'm going to be able to finish it or not.  Guess I'll just have to do my best and let the chips fall where they may...

Question: I have not been doing any weight training yet, is that something I should start? I have looked at several of the plans on beginner triathlete, but I wanted others advice. I think this might be something I want to start next week, maybe two nights a week, since most of my cardio is in the morning.

Any advice would be very helpful!

I can't imagine there's ever a reason not to lift weights!  Makes you stronger, increases metabolism...it's all good.  When I was a cyclist, all the training plans called for weights.  They definitely helped me as part of the whole package, back then.  The program I'm doing now also calls for weights. 

So yeah, I'd say go for it!

Hi Jocelyn,

Don't panic, break it down into small achievable goals:  email the triclub today, ask if they have a size 7 suit you can borrow, and ask if they can provide a recommendation for a "swim buddy"...someone who is strong and can do the race with you, but who is there not to race, but strictly to provide you support.

If they don't have a suit, go to wetsuitrentals.com; you can rent one for $30 and use toward the price of a purchase.  They ship to you and you can keep it for a week.

If tri-club can't provide a swim buddy, put a note on BT in a relevant forum.  Or if LA Triclub has an online forum, maybe post  a request there.  Someone might be able to use your race as their training for that day!

;-)  Go for it!

Thanks for your input. I think I'm going to work weight training into my schedule.

Having only 8 WEEKS, trying not to panic about that (still working on that issue), when should I start putting bricks into my training schedule. If figured since Sundays are my longest rides, and when I have the most time, I would do it then. But I'm not sure when to start trying them, and, how far should I run in a brick.

Help please and thanks.

Runningshorts - do the weights.

Bricks - once a week is good. Start with a 10 minute run after the bike.  You can take a few minutes to change your shoes, etc. but not more than 5-10 minutes in between.  Run for 10 minutes, then increase by 5 minutes or so every week as you feel comfortable.  The point here is to get used to how you feel running off the bike, so you're not supposed to be running the race distance, just practicing changing discipline.

sealiongirl - I'd go for it (but then I am a crazy OW swimmer...) but really, if you don't feel ready for it, don't do it.

Everyone - HAVE FUN this week - I'm off to LA for a week to visit my sis - I'll be back on Friday.

Rob-

That sounds fun!  Thanks for the tip!

Dana

Sorry I haven't been on in a while.  I seriously need to get a PC @ home. 

cadreamer - thanks for the advice on what to wear and transitions and good stuff to have on race day.  it was very helpful this last weekend.  hope your having fun in LA!

sealiongirl - change your mind about the OWS?  if not, maybe next time...  you can do it!!!

runningshorts - how's the weight training going?  i need to do that...

Race report up.  (My first triathlon!)

sealiongirl - 2007-06-29 12:19 AM Jellogal - CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST TRI!!! I just read your race report and it sounded like a great race! I have to steal the gels tucked in the cleavage idea. I have enought cleavage for SEVERAL gels! I have hesitated to change from the chunky mountain bike to a road bike, but after reading your report, I can see that I'd better get my butt in gear on that one. I do know it will help! That must be such a great feeling. I can't wait until my first! When is your second???

Thanks, sealiongirl.  My 2nd triathlon is August 4th.   The bike leg will be twice as long as this last one, so, like you, I definitely need to get my butt in gear and get a new bike.

CRAPPPPP!!!  Just typed this long thing for Jellogirl, congratulating her and giving some cycling info...then I THOUGHT I was changing screens to look at something, but NOOO, I killed the screen I was in where I was typing to the forum.

Oh man.  I don't have the energy to recreate.  Will try when I get motivated again.

But Jellogirl, WELL DONE!

(My main point to you was to get some slick tires if you can't get a new bike just now.)

Thanks everyone!!!

 newbiedana - I HATE when that happens!  It's so frustrating!  Anyway...I appreciate your effort.  I think a friend of mine is going to let me borrow her bike for the summer.  It's not a "road bike", but I wouldn't necessarily classify it as a mountain bike, either.  It's another cheapy bike with handlebars kind of like a mountain bike, but it does have the "slick tires" you were talking about.  I have next week off of work, so the plan is to put my bike computer on my friend's bike to see how fast I can go on it.  *crossing fingers*