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2010-04-08 5:53 PM

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MarlaS - 2010-04-08 6:25 PM OK, first a comment about donning my bike shorts, and now it's love. Hmmmm......

Yeah... did we forget to mention in our intro that this is how we are?

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2010-04-08 6:00 PM

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MarlaS - 2010-04-08 3:24 PM RE Pandora's box, you say that, Tom, as if you presume I'm a different sort of girl......

Just thought I'd offer fair warning!

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2010-04-08 6:29 PM

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Thanks, but I'm not worried.

I also play with fusing glass in my spare time, and my husband really believed me when I told him that I bought the newest tequila bottle because of how cool it would look melted in the kiln when it was empty.

2010-04-08 6:48 PM

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2010-04-08 7:44 PM

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iowagander - 2010-04-08 6:12 PM

MarlaS - 2010-04-08 12:37 PM ...how ironic to come back from phys therapy & see all the posts about knee pain!

I've had cortisone shots in various body parts - love em when they're needed; they hurt like hell, but get to the inflammation and really help. I've been religious about my PT since my surgeries, and that's been great - knees still hurt, but also why I'm taking the running ramp up so slow....

..as for y'all heading to DC for the MCM, come on over after the race & I'll mix you up some post-run margaritas.....and whatever flavor oreos float your boat.....!

marla

Marla, I don't think you realize the Pandora's Box you've just opened! Rumor has it that these Ghoulie Girls can definitely put away some margaritas.

Tom, too late....the invite is out there. Ghoulie Rule # something or the other. Marla, you are definitely in the right group.

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2010-04-08 8:38 PM

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iowagander - 2010-04-08 5:15 PM

nichip - 2010-04-08 1:22 PM Hey Tom, are you from Iowa?
I am!
Nichi

Went to school at Iowa State, but grew up in Minnesota and currently reside in San Diego.

Iowa State grad here too. '88.

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2010-04-08 8:45 PM

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Got home from my trip early and managed a bonus workout AND a cookout. How sweet is that? The weather was fantastic too.

Anyway, I'm having trouble with my bike to run transisitons. This one was much better than my last though my bike was much shorter than my last bike/run brick so I don't know if the higher cadence and back stretching the last few miles helped or if it is a coincidence.

How do other mid-life people deal with the bike to run transition? My first real one was painful. I could barely stand up after being in aero for an hour and a half and my legs felt all wobbly and my heart rate spiked. Besides that, it was perfect :-).

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2010-04-08 8:59 PM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 6:38 PM

iowagander - 2010-04-08 5:15 PM

nichip - 2010-04-08 1:22 PM Hey Tom, are you from Iowa?
I am!
Nichi

Went to school at Iowa State, but grew up in Minnesota and currently reside in San Diego.

Iowa State grad here too. '88.

Very cool Mike! Another Ghoulie, Neal (who has his own mentor thread but has said he'd drop in now and then) lives in Ames working as a chemist/glue sniffer of some sort. He's not a Cyclone though.

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2010-04-08 9:00 PM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 8:45 PM

How do other mid-life people deal with the bike to run transition? My first real one was painful. I could barely stand up after being in aero for an hour and a half and my legs felt all wobbly and my heart rate spiked. Besides that, it was perfect :-).

Ugh, the bike/run transition is so difficult for me. Legs like noodles.
Looks like we will be at some of the same races -- I am doing Sullivan Sprint, Tri Shark and the Lake Springfield tri (not sure if sprint or oly distance)

2010-04-08 9:10 PM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 9:45 PM Got home from my trip early and managed a bonus workout AND a cookout. How sweet is that? The weather was fantastic too.

Anyway, I'm having trouble with my bike to run transisitons. This one was much better than my last though my bike was much shorter than my last bike/run brick so I don't know if the higher cadence and back stretching the last few miles helped or if it is a coincidence.

How do other mid-life people deal with the bike to run transition? My first real one was painful. I could barely stand up after being in aero for an hour and a half and my legs felt all wobbly and my heart rate spiked. Besides that, it was perfect :-).

Unfortunately, with pain.... But with the knowledge that most of the race is behind me makes it endurable.

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2010-04-08 9:27 PM

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iowagander - 2010-04-08 8:59 PM

ransick - 2010-04-08 6:38 PM

iowagander - 2010-04-08 5:15 PM

nichip - 2010-04-08 1:22 PM Hey Tom, are you from Iowa?
I am!
Nichi

Went to school at Iowa State, but grew up in Minnesota and currently reside in San Diego.

Iowa State grad here too. '88.

Very cool Mike! Another Ghoulie, Neal (who has his own mentor thread but has said he'd drop in now and then) lives in Ames working as a chemist/glue sniffer of some sort. He's not a Cyclone though.

I thought I heard someone talking about me. Who woulda thunk the mentor group would have such an Iowa connection? Crazy.

I promise to pop in from time to time to rabble rouse answer questions

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2010-04-08 9:31 PM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 8:45 PM Got home from my trip early and managed a bonus workout AND a cookout. How sweet is that? The weather was fantastic too.

Anyway, I'm having trouble with my bike to run transisitons. This one was much better than my last though my bike was much shorter than my last bike/run brick so I don't know if the higher cadence and back stretching the last few miles helped or if it is a coincidence.

How do other mid-life people deal with the bike to run transition? My first real one was painful. I could barely stand up after being in aero for an hour and a half and my legs felt all wobbly and my heart rate spiked. Besides that, it was perfect :-).

The good thing is transitions will get easier each time you practice. Spinning in an easier gear/higher cadence will definitely help matters. Continue to do that.

If you have the time or are feeling particularly tortuous I know a lot of people like to tack on a short run (~ 1 mile) after every ride just to get their legs accustomed to transitioning.

2010-04-08 9:40 PM

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abake - 2010-04-08 9:00 PM Looks like we will be at some of the same races -- I am doing Sullivan Sprint, Tri Shark and the Lake Springfield tri (not sure if sprint or oly distance)

Ryan is doing the Sullivan tri too (bigr82). I was hoping to go cheer him on for his first try but I'll be traveling that day. I didn't sign up for tri-shark because I'll be on vacation that week. Are you signed up? It looks like registration is already closed. I'm hoping to do the oly distance in Springfield but it really depends on how I feel for my first two tris and how much training I think I can stick with and balance family life. We can try to talk Ryan in to doing the Springfiled tri then hopefully we can all meet up. Where you from in IL? I live in Edwardsville and Ryan and I plan to meet for some bike rides and hopefully open water swims.

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2010-04-08 9:43 PM

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disturbed275 - 2010-04-08 9:31 PM
The good thing is transitions will get easier each time you practice. Spinning in an easier gear/higher cadence will definitely help matters. Continue to do that.

If you have the time or are feeling particularly tortuous I know a lot of people like to tack on a short run (~ 1 mile) after every ride just to get their legs accustomed to transitioning.

Thanks. I'm thinking a mile run after each ride (that I have timefor ) is a good idea. I haven't done a swim/bike brick yet. It seems like it should be easier. Am I correct (I hope)?

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2010-04-09 6:04 AM

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This is one of those practice makes perfect things. The more you do it the easier it will get.

Some people will tell you that standing up on the bike towards the end and/or shifting to an easier gear and spinning the legs out a bit will help. I live on a hill, so I never get to try this theory out.

2010-04-09 6:06 AM

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Good morning Ghoulie mentee's!

What's on tap for today?

I think today is a rest day for me. WOOHOO!!!

30 miles on the bike tomorrow, and it is supposed to be windy, ugh, followed by a short run.

2010-04-09 6:32 AM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 10:43 PM

Thanks. I'm thinking a mile run after each ride (that I have timefor ) is a good idea. I haven't done a swim/bike brick yet. It seems like it should be easier. Am I correct (I hope)?

Well, generally there is less body pain but if you are using a wet suit, it can be "challenging". It is a good idea to practice before a race for sure. You can have some disorientation when you come out of the water and run to the transition area. I have ear issues when I swim so I get really dizzy. It was good to know to expect that before I was in my race the first time.

2010-04-09 6:33 AM

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ironannekidd - 2010-04-09 7:06 AM Good morning Ghoulie mentee's!

What's on tap for today?

I think today is a rest day for me. WOOHOO!!!

30 miles on the bike tomorrow, and it is supposed to be windy, ugh, followed by a short run.

Morning Ann. It is packet pick up for my HM tomorrow.
I am shuddering as I say that.

Today is hopefully a bike if the day doesn't get away from me. Yesterday it did.

2010-04-09 6:39 AM

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ceilidh - 2010-04-09 7:33 AM

Morning Ann. It is packet pick up for my HM tomorrow.
I am shuddering as I say that.

Today is hopefully a bike if the day doesn't get away from me. Yesterday it did.

You'll be fine Robin. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Hey everyone! ROBIN'S RUNNING A HALF MARATHON THIS WEEKEND!

LET'S HEAR IT FOR ROBIN!!!!!!!!!

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2010-04-09 6:42 AM

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ransick - 2010-04-08 9:43 PM

Thanks. I'm thinking a mile run after each ride (that I have timefor ) is a good idea. I haven't done a swim/bike brick yet. It seems like it should be easier. Am I correct (I hope)?

You are correct. Definitely practice getting out of the wetsuit if you have one. They can be a pain to get out of if you've never done it before.

A lot of people will get a little dizzy and wobbly coming out of water the first time. Some of this is due to the fact that you have been horizontal for so long that your legs can kinda forget how to work. I've found that if I start kicking more than usual a few 100 yds out from shore I get a little more blood flowing down there and it makes running out of the water much easier.

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2010-04-09 7:17 AM

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Morning everyone, nice & frosty out(booo).

GOOD LUCK ROBIN!!!

2010-04-09 7:20 AM

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bigr82 - 2010-04-09 8:17 AM Morning everyone, nice & frosty out(booo).

GOOD LUCK ROBIN!!!

Thanks.

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2010-04-09 7:20 AM

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Good Luck Robin!

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2010-04-09 7:39 AM

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Good Luck Robin!!!!

jeez, that sounds like a lot of running....we haven't even worked our way up to a solid mile yet!

i'm still waiting to talk to the speedplay tech support guy about my pedals - maybe will get in a ride today, and definitely swimming for an hour tonight.

running to the bus stop.....y'all have a swell day!