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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Tim, I hope you enjoyed the race today (and kicked tail of course). The Vineman course preview went well, although it took way longer than anticipated! Swim: The current is greater than I heard...it took much more effort on the out-bound leg than it did on the return trip. We FLEW back after the turn-around. Water temperature was warm - could easily be done without a wetsuit but I like the bouyancy. Depth: this was interesting. I had heard that it's shallow. It was plenty deep to swim normally until about the last 300 meters before the turn-around. My hands were hitting the bottom and it was hard to stay in my routine. I flipped over on my back and did some backstroke which actually seemed easier. Bike: The course is gorgeous. Wineries and vineyards everywhere. Miles 5-20 had really rough patches of road and had pretty good rollers. Chalk Hill is supposed to be a b$tch at mile 46 but it really wasn't that bad. It was maybe 10 minutes in my smallest gear, then it was pretty much over. There's a nice downhill stretch after that. Can't wait to hear how Tim's race went! I'll get a few pictures from my day up soon. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well, I'm sorry to say, my race was less than stellar yesterday. I don't have all of the splits yet or offical standings, but here a little synopsis. I just blew up on the swim. The only thing I can think of is the altitude. I just couldn't get my breath during the swim. I started with my normal bilateral breathing form, but that only lasted for about 500 yards. I had to resort to breathing every other stroke to be able to catch my breath. I became a head case pretty soon after this and actually had to stop for a second, gather my thoughts, and force myself through the remainder of the swim. Since I was slower, I came around the buoy for lap two just as they were starting the short course racers. So, I got to fight through the mass all over again. Unfortunately, I think my swim split was near, or just under, 2 minutes per 100. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Meulen - 2010-06-26 2:45 PM Finally!!! I brought my new bike home I'm on my phone right mow so it won't let post pics. I'll have to post them up when I get home. Pictures?????? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dhopman - 2010-06-25 8:02 AM My gf's family was at Caliente last night for a fundraiser! How coincindental is that? Yeah, they were having a fundraiser for the local, youth sports programs. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brick94513 - 2010-06-27 11:09 AM Well, I'm sorry to say, my race was less than stellar yesterday. I don't have all of the splits yet or offical standings, but here a little synopsis. I just blew up on the swim. The only thing I can think of is the altitude. I just couldn't get my breath during the swim. I started with my normal bilateral breathing form, but that only lasted for about 500 yards. I had to resort to breathing every other stroke to be able to catch my breath. I became a head case pretty soon after this and actually had to stop for a second, gather my thoughts, and force myself through the remainder of the swim. Since I was slower, I came around the buoy for lap two just as they were starting the short course racers. So, I got to fight through the mass all over again. Unfortunately, I think my swim split was near, or just under, 2 minutes per 100. Excellent race report, chief!! We all have'em. Don't get down about it. Learn & move on! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brick94513 - 2010-06-27 9:09 AM Meulen - 2010-06-26 2:45 PM Finally!!! I brought my new bike home I'm on my phone right mow so it won't let post pics. I'll have to post them up when I get home. Pictures?????? working on it. It's been a real busy weekend. I'm taking my wife to the cubs/sox game in a few. It's been raining all morning so I haven't had the opportunity to get outside with a camera yet. All I got are some phone pics that BT won't let me load up. ![]() |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() teaser !!! pic of me bringing it home! (ImageUploadedByTapatalk.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ImageUploadedByTapatalk.jpg (28KB - 7 downloads) |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiick ride Brian. God that's sexy. Can't wait to see some more of it. Pics are up of my course preview: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=14677&useralbum=180686 Tim - Sorry to hear you didn't do as well as you hoped. It sounds like a BRUTAL course, and I know how hard swimming can be up there. The altitude does make it tough to maintain a normal race pace and the cold water doesn't help I'm sure! Hopefully you have a few chances to train at elevation between now and the Incline Village race. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Meulen - 2010-06-27 9:02 AM teaser !!! pic of me bringing it home! Wow! That bike looks sleek! Congrats again! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dhopman - 2010-06-27 10:32 AM Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiick ride Brian. God that's sexy. Can't wait to see some more of it. Pics are up of my course preview: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=14677&useralbum=180686 Looks like you guys had some fun. I wish I could of done that ride with you guys. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Here's a few pictures from today's ride with my wife. She did pretty well, but there were times when I think she wanted to kill me. We rode from our condo through various trails to eventually hook up with the Tahoe Rim Trail. From there, we rode to Watson Lake and back. It was absolutely beautiful out today. My wife not so happy with me as we climbed the TRT toward Watson Lake. Most people descend on this stretch, but I wanted to add a little spice to the ride. Please don't tell her this! I just can't believe there is still snow and its almost July. We even had to walk a couple spots coming out of Watson Lake due to the snow being to thick across the trail. Watson Lake. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Those trails look AWSOME Tim. I'm jealous. I need to get out west to ride someday. Those pics make the midwest look like a snoozer! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Before I post pics of the P4 I thought I'd give proof that I was busy. LOL The wife and are fans of opposing teams here in the City of Chicago so we like to go to these crosstown classic games. The Cubs were playing the Whitesox today. My team lost. ![]() (Cervelo P4 006-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 007-2.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Cervelo P4 006-2.jpg (64KB - 7 downloads) Cervelo P4 007-2.jpg (56KB - 7 downloads) |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hmmm... Yeah. Title says Cervelo, but I think you got the wrong pics. ![]() Edited by brick94513 2010-06-27 6:59 PM |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OK.............. now some more bike Porn! ![]() (Cervelo P4 013-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 009-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 008-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 010-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 012-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 011-2.jpg) (Cervelo P4 014-2.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Cervelo P4 013-2.jpg (48KB - 5 downloads) Cervelo P4 009-2.jpg (50KB - 7 downloads) Cervelo P4 008-2.jpg (52KB - 7 downloads) Cervelo P4 010-2.jpg (54KB - 6 downloads) Cervelo P4 012-2.jpg (59KB - 6 downloads) Cervelo P4 011-2.jpg (62KB - 4 downloads) Cervelo P4 014-2.jpg (56KB - 8 downloads) |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brick94513 - 2010-06-27 6:58 PM Hmmm... Yeah. Title says Cervelo, but I think you got the wrong pics. ![]() hahhahahaha!! I was uploading them in the same file from the camera. There ya go though!! I still can't believe it's mine. Hope that I can do it justice! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm envious! So, so nice! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brick94513 - 2010-06-26 10:09 AM Well, I'm sorry to say, my race was less than stellar yesterday. I don't have all of the splits yet or offical standings, but here a little synopsis. I just blew up on the swim. The only thing I can think of is the altitude. I just couldn't get my breath during the swim. I started with my normal bilateral breathing form, but that only lasted for about 500 yards. I had to resort to breathing every other stroke to be able to catch my breath. I became a head case pretty soon after this and actually had to stop for a second, gather my thoughts, and force myself through the remainder of the swim. Since I was slower, I came around the buoy for lap two just as they were starting the short course racers. So, I got to fight through the mass all over again. Unfortunately, I think my swim split was near, or just under, 2 minutes per 100. Although you don't think you did as well as you would have liked, I applaud you for even attempting a race at altitude. I can't even walk down the street at altitude. Good job! ![]() |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dhopman - 2010-06-27 12:32 PM Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiick ride Brian. God that's sexy. Can't wait to see some more of it. Pics are up of my course preview: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=14677&useralbum=180686 Tim - Sorry to hear you didn't do as well as you hoped. It sounds like a BRUTAL course, and I know how hard swimming can be up there. The altitude does make it tough to maintain a normal race pace and the cold water doesn't help I'm sure! Hopefully you have a few chances to train at elevation between now and the Incline Village race. nice pics Dave!! They started the swim by the dam? There wasn't a rolling current there was there?. That could be dangerous!! I Had 2 friends lose there lives trying to save someone stuck in a rolling current by a damn a few years ago. ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brick94513 - 2010-06-27 9:09 AM Well, I'm sorry to say, my race was less than stellar yesterday. I don't have all of the splits yet or offical standings, but here a little synopsis. I just blew up on the swim. The only thing I can think of is the altitude. I just couldn't get my breath during the swim. I started with my normal bilateral breathing form, but that only lasted for about 500 yards. I had to resort to breathing every other stroke to be able to catch my breath. I became a head case pretty soon after this and actually had to stop for a second, gather my thoughts, and force myself through the remainder of the swim. Since I was slower, I came around the buoy for lap two just as they were starting the short course racers. So, I got to fight through the mass all over again. Unfortunately, I think my swim split was near, or just under, 2 minutes per 100. Tim, Sounds like you muscled through a really tough mental challenge. While the physical result is not what you wanted, would think that there's a victory in that you stayed with it. Have to think that many would have given up with the challenges you ran in to during the race. And while the times weren't great by your standard, they're pretty darn impressive to us mere mortals! Curt |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OK guys, need some training advice. I took yesterday off after a hard week / listened to my tired weary body and relaxed. So that's good / managing to include rest in the routine. Four weeks from yesterday I've got the sprint event that I've been targeting. For the bike and run, I'm all set and 110% confident that I can handle them. I'm even thinking about setting back-to-back PRs and am honestly optimistic that this is realistic. Now we come to the swim. I've been going to the pool regularly. There is absolutely no doubt that my form has improved and that I am 1000 times more comfortable in the water. Last week I faced the challenge that even though my form felt fine and I felt great, I just could not catch my breath when I tried to go longer than 100m. I'd like some advice/guidance on how to set up the training for the next four weeks. One challenge, from 7 July - 12 July, I'll be at a lake in Idaho. This could be a "bonus" as it'll give me a chance to try out an OWS or two. Thanks in advance for the help and support! Curt |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() croixfan - 2010-06-28 3:30 PM OK guys, need some training advice. I took yesterday off after a hard week / listened to my tired weary body and relaxed. So that's good / managing to include rest in the routine. Four weeks from yesterday I've got the sprint event that I've been targeting. For the bike and run, I'm all set and 110% confident that I can handle them. I'm even thinking about setting back-to-back PRs and am honestly optimistic that this is realistic. Now we come to the swim. I've been going to the pool regularly. There is absolutely no doubt that my form has improved and that I am 1000 times more comfortable in the water. Last week I faced the challenge that even though my form felt fine and I felt great, I just could not catch my breath when I tried to go longer than 100m. I'd like some advice/guidance on how to set up the training for the next four weeks. One challenge, from 7 July - 12 July, I'll be at a lake in Idaho. This could be a "bonus" as it'll give me a chance to try out an OWS or two. Thanks in advance for the help and support! Curt Curt, this is what my swim coach had me do when I was i a similar situations: 1. swim 3x+ a week no matter what! 2. go to your class like normal. The other days do endurance sets. Basically, do 150 kick/150 pull/150free to warm up. Then do 4 sets of 200 with 30-45 seconds rest between and then a cool down. Every week take less time to rest or add another 100 to your sets of 200. Try to get to where you are swimming 4 sets of 400 with 30-45 seconds rest. 3. get out there a couple times to swim OW. Maybe you and I can meet up and go to the lakefront for a swim. Edited by Meulen 2010-06-28 3:46 PM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Meulen - 2010-06-28 10:59 AM dhopman - 2010-06-27 12:32 PM Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiick ride Brian. God that's sexy. Can't wait to see some more of it. nice pics Dave!! They started the swim by the dam? There wasn't a rolling current there was there?. That could be dangerous!! I Had 2 friends lose there lives trying to save someone stuck in a rolling current by a damn a few years ago. Pics are up of my course preview: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=14677&useralbum=180686 Tim - Sorry to hear you didn't do as well as you hoped. It sounds like a BRUTAL course, and I know how hard swimming can be up there. The altitude does make it tough to maintain a normal race pace and the cold water doesn't help I'm sure! Hopefully you have a few chances to train at elevation between now and the Incline Village race. ![]() The current is pretty slow - but you notice it. It seems far from dangerous. Most places are shallow enough to stand up. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() croixfan - 2010-06-28 1:30 PM Now we come to the swim. I've been going to the pool regularly. There is absolutely no doubt that my form has improved and that I am 1000 times more comfortable in the water. Last week I faced the challenge that even though my form felt fine and I felt great, I just could not catch my breath when I tried to go longer than 100m. I'd like some advice/guidance on how to set up the training for the next four weeks. One challenge, from 7 July - 12 July, I'll be at a lake in Idaho. This could be a "bonus" as it'll give me a chance to try out an OWS or two. I remember this feeling very well. Oh, maybe cause it was my last race and is still fresh in my mind. ![]() Also, you might want to try and pull some longer sets. It will allow you to relax a little more and give you the confidence to work up to longer distances. Once you find yourself going longer with each set, then you can build your endurance as Brain was illustrating. Getting a couple OWS is a must once you feel you're ready. Hopefully, that is before your race ![]() |
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