The Second Wind Group - CLOSED (Page 7)

April 21-22  Tour of Hermann Bike Race (B Race)

August 12    Alligator Creek Sprint Triathlon (C Race)

August 19th  Lake St. Louis Oly Triathlon (B Race)

Septermber 16th  Branson 70.3 (A Race)

This is the plan as of right now.  I will might find a few sprints to use as training earlier in the year and maybe a couple of more bike races to train with also.  Everything this year will be geared towards getting in shape for the 70.3 in September. 

Steve, sorry to hear about the toe.  Hopefully it will not keep you from your workouts.  

Addy, Great to hear that you were able to get out and ride.  The weather here in NC has allowed for lots of good outdoor rides this winter.  I hope it continues.  

I was able to run today which makes me happy.  My injured calf is on the way to recovering.  Very little pain.  No speed, but no pain which is more important right now.  

Got in a quick Brick before dinner reservations tonight.

14 miles on the bike at an average 18 mph and then 3 mile run at 7:35 minute miles.

Getting used to the transition from the bike to running.

So today was swim and bike day.  Got in a good .25 mile Open Water swim followed by 8 miles on the bike.

Next week is my first Tri so I am cutting the mileage back a little this week. 

Good luck!!! Can't wait to hear all about it! I still have 9 more weeks before my first....I'm a little jealous

So this will be a light week, 10 mile ride tonight.  

Seems odd to not do more but I guess this is the best method to be prepared for Saturday.

ltcsh1 - 2012-02-21 11:24 AMI haven't been on  BT much this month.  Between work, birthdays, sickness and training, the computer has been last on my mind.  I am amping down for my half marathon this Sunday.  I signed up for it because it is in my hometown and really close to home.  I am excited since it will be my first race of any kind.  I'll let everyone know how this goes after. 

Good luck this weekend!!

ltcsh1 - 2012-02-21 10:24 AM I haven't been on  BT much this month.  Between work, birthdays, sickness and training, the computer has been last on my mind.  I am amping down for my half marathon this Sunday.  I signed up for it because it is in my hometown and really close to home.  I am excited since it will be my first race of any kind.  I'll let everyone know how this goes after. 

Itcsh, Good luck and I hope you have a great run.  

So its official, my first Triathlon is in the books, I am now a true beginner triathlete.

Race on the Base reverse sprint triathlon

3.7 miles run 30:10; bad headwinds on the long straightaway slowed my pace significantly.  My goal was an 8:00minute average and I was 8:06

13.1 mile bike 44:35; again the headwinds were a killer on all 3 loops of the course.  My goal was 19 mph,I maintained well over 20 on the back side without wind but slowed significantly averaging only about 16 into the wind.  Overall pace was 17.6 mph

200 meter swim 5:20; as mentioned many times I am not a swimmer so I was really slow in the water.  I will be working on this.

With transitions my overall time was 1:24:30   

Not sure where that places me yet.  

I can now focus on the Desert International next weekend.

OK, so the final results are in, I finished 16 out of 56 in my age group, not bad for my for Tri I suppose, but I see a bunch of areas where I can improve in the future.

Back to training tomorrow,  Brick with the club, 20 mile bike and 6 mile run first thing in the morning.

Brick training with the Tri club this morning.

19 mile ride

3.2 mile run