Team #4 - August 4 is More Challenge (Page 7)

2009-08-14 11:00 PM

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Being in aero position is FINALLY getting easier!!!!! YAY!!!!

mchally

2009-08-14 11:04 PM

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Sequim, Washington

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I am racing in the Emerald city open water swim in the morning.

I have a green swimsuit for the occasion.

2009-08-15 10:14 AM

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mchally - 2009-08-15 12:04 AM I am racing in the Emerald city open water swim in the morning.

I have a green swimsuit for the occasion.

Good luck! I'm doing Toronto Island sprint tomorrow and it's gonna be a HOT one!!!
Happy training everyone!

2009-08-15 10:16 AM

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doctorbob18 - 2009-08-14 8:55 PM Had a really fun ride tonight. Rode up probably my favorite climb in the area. A 4 miler thats a consistent 7-8%, its a real grind all the way to the top. Its fairly twisty too so you get through one section and its just more climbing, it never lets up. I was having so much fun going up that I decided I would come back down and do it again! My elevation profile from the garmin looks like a giant M

You know you're a tri-freak when....

I've come to the realization I like hills more than the flat fast pancake rides. Sadly I have to drive a bit to find some good ones. Sounds like you had a great ride - way to go!

2009-08-15 11:50 PM

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Santa Clarita

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doctorbob18 - 2009-08-14 5:55 PM Had a really fun ride tonight. Rode up probably my favorite climb in the area. A 4 miler thats a consistent 7-8%, its a real grind all the way to the top. Its fairly twisty too so you get through one section and its just more climbing, it never lets up. I was having so much fun going up that I decided I would come back down and do it again! My elevation profile from the garmin looks like a giant M

Burn >... Feel the burn while you climb > Climbing IS good for you .

M is for Mountain Goat

losta

2009-08-16 3:50 PM

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Metro NY Area

Subject: RE: Team #4 - August 4 is More Challenge

I'm a little behind on the bike but over 100% on run and close on swim. I got in a 2 hr ride (which alone is 10% of my goal) I'll get there.
Also got a little OWS in. Happy training everyone!

2009-08-16 9:57 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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mndymond - 2009-08-15 12:00 AM Being in aero position is FINALLY getting easier!!!!! YAY!!!!

Thats fantastic! My neck still gets sore once I go past the 2 hour mark..

2009-08-16 9:59 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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losta - 2009-08-16 4:50 PM I'm a little behind on the bike but over 100% on run and close on swim. I got in a 2 hr ride (which alone is 10% of my goal) I'll get there. Also got a little OWS in. Happy training everyone!

Way to go above and beyond on the run!

2009-08-16 10:00 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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Got in 34 miles on the bike yesterday... my best friend was visiting so it was really fun riding with her!

2009-08-16 10:03 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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Today's swim was a huge bust. We headed down to this river I heard would be a good place for some OWS. The water was too shallow in many places to swim. After about 20 min we stopped trying. I probably wouldn't even consider it training if I weren't so far behind with swim sessions :/

After we got the wetsuits off we decided to do some riverbank hiking up to a waterfall to make the trip worthwhile. It was definitely fun, but we only had flipflops which we quickly shed, so now my feet are extremely sore. Due to this I decided to push todays run to tomorrow.

2009-08-17 12:00 AM

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Santa Clarita

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That must have been pretty scenery .

I got a run early this morning and a hockey game tonight .

Planning to swim before work tomorrow morning . I got a free pass to swim

with masters for a week & i should use it BEFORE my triathlon .

2009-08-17 6:42 AM

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KrisSeer

2009-08-17 12:24 PM

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Fairbanks

Subject: RE: Team #4 - August 4 is More Challenge

Whoops... so this month has completely gotten away from me.
So sorry, guys - I know I've been an awful teammate.

I don't know how much of my goal I'll be able to tackle at this point, but I'll work out a plan for the next 15 days and do my best to recoup some of the time I've lost. My goal was 8 yoga sessions (no pool access until next month), 8 bike, 6 run, and 10 strength. I've only done 1 run in the last two weeks, so I've got a lot of work ahead...

KrisSeer

2009-08-17 12:26 PM

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Fairbanks

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Just went and checked out the spreadsheet; looks like just about everybody else is doing an awesome job! Way to go!

2009-08-17 12:27 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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Just ran 6 miles in some serious heat. Usually I enjoy working out in when its hot, but I started the day somewhat dehydrated so today it got to me just a little. Still a good run though.

I'm hoping I get out of work tonight with time to go to the pool. Its been way too long since I had a pool workout.

2009-08-17 5:38 PM

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Just finished another run and swim today! Legs are a little sore from last nights run...but I couldn't wait till tonight because its been getting pretty got here lately! Tomorrow I think I will spend some time on my new trainer!! I got it for FREEE from my uncle because his cousin doesn't want it back and he doesn't need it...WOOOO...

I plan to face myself towards the ocean!!!!

2009-08-17 8:01 PM

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Santa Clarita

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KrisSeer - 2009-08-17 10:24 AM Whoops... so this month has completely gotten away from me.
So sorry, guys - I know I've been an awful teammate.

I don't know how much of my goal I'll be able to tackle at this point, but I'll work out a plan for the next 15 days and do my best to recoup some of the time I've lost. My goal was 8 yoga sessions (no pool access until next month), 8 bike, 6 run, and 10 strength. I've only done 1 run in the last two weeks, so I've got a lot of work ahead...

No pressure , don't overdo it trying to catch up , just train at your pace and allow for rest and recovery , and enjoy your time in the saddle /running /lifting weights .

2009-08-17 8:23 PM

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Niskayuna, New York

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Well my challenge goals just took a major hit tonight. After work I thought I could fit in maybe 30 minutes of swimming so I drove all the way out to the highschool only to find the pool will be close until after Labor Day. Yikes! Theres no way I can get 10 sessions in now because its the only pool within reasonable driving distance that I can use late at night. I'll talk to wgraves about adjusting my goal, but either way I'm pretty bummed out.

I came home and did shoulders/triceps to make use of the night.

2009-08-18 6:08 AM

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TORONTO

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Just added another 5 miles to the run total!

I'm thinking I should have at least *tried* a deep water aqua fit class before committing. So bloody boring and I feel a waste of a good hour. I might just do the remaining 4 classes all in a row to finish the challenge off!

Next weeks vacation will screw up my schedule a bit eek!

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!

2009-08-18 11:10 AM

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This is going to be interesting...going to try and set up a trainer for the first time by myself! Haha...Lets see how mind-numbing it actually is!

2009-08-18 2:21 PM

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Santa Clarita

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Good going thunderbirds , i did a two miler today so my run is at 99% complete . And i am not done yet.

2009-08-18 2:32 PM

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45min spin done! I can't seem to get ahead of the % month done! Ah! I'm always 10% behind! Maybe I'll have to pull off a super training day soon!

2009-08-18 9:00 PM

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mndymond - 2009-08-18 12:10 PM

This is going to be interesting...going to try and set up a trainer for the first time by myself! Haha...Lets see how mind-numbing it actually is!

Oh it's mind numbing alright! I usually set mine up in front of a win so I at least feel like I'm outdoors, then I pop a video into the portable DVD player and make sure the subtitles are on (something motivating like American Flyers etc) and THEN I listen to tunes the whole time. I need all three to get through an hour. If one fails - the ride goes to pot! Enjoy!!!

2009-08-18 9:50 PM

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kimmax - 2009-08-18 8:00 PM

haha. well it was TOO bad...i was listening to an audiobook...Gooooo Terry Goodkind!!! But I can definately see how it could be torture..wooo...yay for living in Edmonton! WINTER, WINTER, WINTER...