Artemis' "WE CAN DO IT!" Mentor Group - FULL (Page 7)

I was wondering, Is there any good tri books I should read?

I'm not too concerned about triathlon stories. More on the training aspect. Something that is an all around book for training.

 I'm getting frustrated because I can only bike outside on the weekends, and it looks like it will rain again this weekend   I'm also beginning to wonder if the bike I haven't doesn't fit correctly.  I bought it used (money is scarce, even when I bought it a few years ago) from a bike shop who told me it fit 'great'.  But I really think my reach to the handlebars is too far.  (sigh)  there is just no way I could get a new bike, or even take it to a shop to see if maybe a new handlebar holder thing, I don't know what its called... the thing that comes up from the frame... would fit better.

I'm also beginning to get worried that I won't finish this race in June.  I realize I have 2 months (its june 26th), but I'm just worried.  I still haven't lost weight, and can't imagine biking 15 miles and then running 3 in front of other people.  I keep trying to tell myself I did this before after a similar training schedule several years ago and I can do it again. 

gonna keep doing the training, hope I can get outside and bike for real.
-Jess

So the pictures from the Duathlon came in!!! The most disappointing aspect is they don't have me on my bike despite the fact that the photographer was right there and I saw him snapping pictures of me. I wanted one so desperately on my bike. But there are two of me at the finish line.

What do you think?

I'm losing my motivation!

I see many things that are contributing to my lack of motivation. First and foremost is the weather. It has either been snowing or raining or just down right cold. I don't have the luxury of deciding when to get out and run. It has to be in the morning (due to work). I haven't been able to bike in months because some a$$ stole my bike (but a fellow co-worker is giving me a mountain bike for free next week). I am unable to afford a membership for a gym, so I do most of my exercising at home (my work is opening a gym up for employees within the next 2 months - free).

My last motivational problem has to do with training alone. While I don't mind it too much, there are times when I feel the need to be pushed. This being a small town, there is no tri club. The people I have run into that run or bike seem so full of themselves and their accomplishments.

I guess I just needed to vent. I know what I need to do. I know the world of tri isn't easy. I just feel like it's slow going and my first tri is going to be here before I know it.

So the pictures from the Duathlon came in!!! The most disappointing aspect is they don't have me on my bike despite the fact that the photographer was right there and I saw him snapping pictures of me. I wanted one so desperately on my bike. But there are two of me at the finish line.

What do you think?

So the pictures from the Duathlon came in!!! The most disappointing aspect is they don't have me on my bike despite the fact that the photographer was right there and I saw him snapping pictures of me. I wanted one so desperately on my bike. But there are two of me at the finish line.

What do you think?

I'm losing my motivation!

I see many things that are contributing to my lack of motivation. First and foremost is the weather. It has either been snowing or raining or just down right cold. I don't have the luxury of deciding when to get out and run. It has to be in the morning (due to work). I haven't been able to bike in months because some a$$ stole my bike (but a fellow co-worker is giving me a mountain bike for free next week). I am unable to afford a membership for a gym, so I do most of my exercising at home (my work is opening a gym up for employees within the next 2 months - free).

My last motivational problem has to do with training alone. While I don't mind it too much, there are times when I feel the need to be pushed. This being a small town, there is no tri club. The people I have run into that run or bike seem so full of themselves and their accomplishments.

I guess I just needed to vent. I know what I need to do. I know the world of tri isn't easy. I just feel like it's slow going and my first tri is going to be here before I know it.

Well........

I guess my "Official" Triathlon Training starts in the AM.  I received my new jammers and my HRM today.  Even though I have been biking and running all year, it is time to included the dreaded swimming.

Tomorrow......Indoor Triathlon.......Swim 800m, go to 50-55 minutes of Spin Class and then run a 5k.

Sure hope I don't end up working a double at work tomorrow after that.

Starting next week Swimx2, Runx3 and Spin x4.

G'night All

Just a quick note.  

Feeling good... Despite extreme dis-wanting, I went for a run tonight.  I was attacked by a dog, but to be honest I thought it was being a pretty good dog--it's small, lady mama was unloading her groceries from the car and here I come in the dead of night sneaking up behind them.  The dog really just smashed into me, although it's mouth was agape and horrifying.  Lady was horrified and screamed at dog.  I said it was fine, that the dog was justified and laughed, kept running.  She eventually said, "Have a nice run, Sweetie!"  

Pretty funny, although I think the owner was a little shaken.  WAY better than the obscenities that were yelled at me on Saturday when I rode my bike.  Maybe I should quit working out in my neighborhood...

That said, I biked to work and home today, hauling 50 pound eight year old about 6 of those 12 miles.  It was fun!  Then ran in her Run for the Arts (about half an hour of jogging and walking), then came home tonight and did my patented 2.66 mile loop in about 9.5 minute miles!  Even with an untied shoe and dog attack!  Yay!

Thanks, Artemitians!

You guys sure workout a lot, I'm feeling like I need to more.  Are most of you stronger in biking/runing and thats how you can do all that?  I could never image just doing a 5K tonight, or going for 30 miles on my bike!!

I did 2000 yards today, felt great. My strength is definitely swimming, so I can do that without thinking.  But for biking and running, I barely survive more than a few miles. 

Happy weekend, and Easter for those of you who celebrate.
- Jessika

Well........

I guess my "Official" Triathlon Training starts in the AM.  I received my new jammers and my HRM today.  Even though I have been biking and running all year, it is time to included the dreaded swimming.

Tomorrow......Indoor Triathlon.......Swim 800m, go to 50-55 minutes of Spin Class and then run a 5k.

Sure hope I don't end up working a double at work tomorrow after that.

Starting next week Swimx2, Runx3 and Spin x4.

G'night All

How did it go? I don't know how I missed this post last night or else I would have cheered you on! Be sure to give us a race report!!

1100 yard swim then 55 mins at spin class followed by a 5k run in 25:52........Plenty of room for improvement......

1100 yard swim then 55 mins at spin class followed by a 5k run in 25:52........Plenty of room for improvement......

Yay, Katie! Get those laps down!

Yesterday I went to a group OWS and completed 800 meters. I felt like I could have done more, but we didn't have much time and had to leave. I'm a lot slower in the open water than in the pool. Getting better at not freaking out over the OWS, btw. This group meets twice a month, so I'll be joining them as much as possible as I train for my Tri coming up in August.

Afterwards, I went to bike 31 miles, but I felt really fatigued by the time I got to the crossroads of the 15 miler and the 31 miler, so I did the 15 miles. Wrong choice. Because by the time I was done with 15 miles I was ready for more. I could have rerun the 15 miler, but it was after 12 and I hadn't had lunch, so I packed things up and went home.

Today I'm going back to ride and will do the 31 mile course no matter how I feel at the crossroads. I know I can do it! I just have to warm up. So more biking today.

Not going to focus so much on running until I join the gym and can start the C25K program. I'm too big to run easily or consistently. Time to wait and start the C25K and be prepared for the next Tri. Then I'll move onto the C210K.

Enough out of me.