kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 67)

Wasn't super excited abut racing in the first place.  Once it stops raining, I'll head out for a hard brick.

That sounds like a cool series, I wish they had something like that around.  6:54/mile running - nice!

I don't blame you Kelly, racing on a bike in the rain sucks!  I used to not be bothered too much by rain, running I could care less, but on the bike I now am a big wuss.  I guess it's the crash I had a few years ago in the rain, but it didn't bother me until recently.  Just doing a ride in the rain on hills is bad enough, but to race, no thanks!

I swapped my long bike and run days this weekend because I'm doing a crazy 100 mile charity ride tomorrow with a bunch of friends.  10 loops of 10 hilly miles.  So I ran today, just a little over 10 miles and felt great!  I love runs that feel effortless (which is pretty rare for me) and today was one of those days.  It's nice and cool today, low humidity, so I'm sure that played into it, but it was just a great run.

Now tomorrow when I'm on bike loop 7 or 8, I probably won't feel so strong.

Forgot - I was reading something the other day, don't remember what, but it was about nutrition, vitamins, etc.  Bee pollen was mentioned as something to help with allergies.  Has anyone tried it, had any good results, or think it's non sense.  I'm willing to try anything.  I have never had problems with allergies, but the last couple of years I feel like I'm constantly having to blow my nose, over and over and over again.  (Maybe I'm allergic to our dogs?? )  I tried all the over the counter stuff, mucinex seems to work the best, but I feel so dehydrated when I take it so I try not to.

Anyway, wondered if bee pollen was worth a try.

RockTractor swears by bee pollen. He told me he started getting it and eating a spoonful each day and it's helped his allergies a bunch. I think you have to get it locally (so it's in tune with the local allergies I guess). 

Yuck - Can't blame you. We had terrible storms last night - I thought they would get to CT with bad timing for this race today. Better to stay safe and put your effort on the next race!

My swim sucks also! You made great time on the bike and run!! Your run is wicked fast!

Good luck tomorrow!! Hope the weather holds out and is beautiful like it was today for you!

There is definitely something to be said for bee pollen. Get some local honey and take a teaspoon daily. We are doing this with my husband and son now. Everyone we talk to says  positive things!

My son did a duathlon today! He got caught in a pile up at the beginning of the race - About 6 kids fell on top of one another. He didn't realize he had scraped his knee until after the race. He is a true MOP'er like his mama!! LOL

He had a blast and wants to know when he can do another!

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MAJOR LIKE for these pics!!!

karen26.2 - 2012-06-02 2:36 PM Great pics Michele.  Love both feet off the ground!  I usually have both feet on the ground.

Everyone has both feet off the ground at some point during their run stride -- that's the difference between running and race walking.

Fantastic pictures Michele.

Don't you have some good news to share?

karen26.2 - 2012-06-02 7:34 PM

kaburns1214 - 2012-06-02 5:26 PM

karen26.2 - 2012-06-02 2:36 PM Great pics Michele.  Love both feet off the ground!  I usually have both feet on the ground.

 

Everyone has both feet off the ground at some point during their run stride -- that's the difference between running and race walking.

Fantastic pictures Michele.

I've had one race photo where both my feet were in the air, I should have ordered that darn thing! All others I'm shuffling along as usual.

And now I have that LMFAO song stuck in my head.  Dang it!!!!

I suppose I do...

I passed my first state exam today to get my insurance license. One more test and I'll be an appointed agent. My stress level is WAY lower after I passed, thankfully. 

Congrats!

Up early and headed off to Quassy to volunteer for the day.  I'm bringing the good camera and hoping to get some nice pictures of the pros.