SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed

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Just heard from Jarrett... She said John was in from the bike about 5 minutes ago. Apparently a spoke broke and he lost about an hour. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go, John, go!!!! Run, baby, run!!!

Edit: Jarrett also said he "looks good."

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by kkcbelle 2011-05-21 3:35 PM

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Thanks Kyla. BTW: If you have not done it already, you better tell Grandma the whole story you posted here on FB for her!

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kkcbelle - 2011-05-22 5:28 AM

John is doing great!!!!

And my daughter is amazing!!!!!!! She rocked her first 5K, coming in around 32:23. Awesome! She was the first girl to finish from her school (out of 3rd to 5th graders -- she's in 3rd grade). I harped and harped on her to hold back early on and she was perfect. She flew up the first hill like crazy, the felt it a bit at the top. We took 2-3 short walk breaks, but ran up all of the hills. This girl oozes love and affection and she was saying the nicest things out there -- I made it a point to remember them but now I can't. Doesn't matter, the message was always the same (how lucky she is to have me, how even Seattle is smaller than her love for me, etc.). Around 2.7 miles we were at 28:00 and she said, "I really want to finish by 30 minutes!" I told her that wasn't happening. At 2.9 miles I told her, "Now is the time to leave it all out here. If you have anything in you, let it all out." ZOOOM! She was off and I was not staying with her, ha!! She raced it all the way in to the finish and was just spent at the end. GOOD GIRL!!

I am the super-duper proud mama today!!!

Back to the previously-scheduled Slim-stalking...

That's a very touching race report! I've got kids around the same age and it made me a bit teary just reading it! I must be getting soft in my old/middle age...

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Kyla you are one lucky mama. Such a special story. Congrats to you and your daughter.

Thanks for the fatty update too. GO John GO! Woot, Woot!

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kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 4:33 PM

Just heard from Jarrett... She said John was in from the bike about 5 minutes ago. Apparently a spoke broke and he lost about an hour. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go, John, go!!!! Run, baby, run!!!

Edit: Jarrett also said he "looks good."

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kyka, Was just heading out and it was good to get a real update before leaving.. I'm a little confused at John's bike times. It says the last split was 8:21:22 but his over all bike time was 6:49:52.. I t looks like the 2nd bike split was a combined overall swim t1 and bike total.

GO BIG JOHN GO.

Edited by Redknight 2011-05-21 4:22 PM

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Redknight - 2011-05-21 4:15 PM

kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 4:33 PM

Just heard from Jarrett... She said John was in from the bike about 5 minutes ago. Apparently a spoke broke and he lost about an hour. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go, John, go!!!! Run, baby, run!!!

Edit: Jarrett also said he "looks good."

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kyka, Was just heading out and it was good to get a real update before leaving.. I'm a little confused at John's bike times. It says the last split was 8:21:22 but his over all bike time was 6:49:52.. I t looks like the 2nd bike split was a combined overall swim t1 and bike total.

GO BIG JOHN GO.

Rob--it is elapsed time

Kyla-great story! great effort! Does watching IM TX make you want to rock and roll?

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SSMinnow - 2011-05-21 2:28 PM

Redknight - 2011-05-21 4:15 PM

kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 4:33 PM

Just heard from Jarrett... She said John was in from the bike about 5 minutes ago. Apparently a spoke broke and he lost about an hour. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go, John, go!!!! Run, baby, run!!!

Edit: Jarrett also said he "looks good."

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kyka, Was just heading out and it was good to get a real update before leaving.. I'm a little confused at John's bike times. It says the last split was 8:21:22 but his over all bike time was 6:49:52.. I t looks like the 2nd bike split was a combined overall swim t1 and bike total.

GO BIG JOHN GO.

Rob--it is elapsed time

Kyla-great story! great effort! Does watching IM TX make you want to rock and roll?

You have no idea. I figure I have three big weeks left. After recovering again this week I am ready to knock 3 weeks out of the park. Pedal to the metal and get to my party!!!

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First run split in!!!!! GO JOHN GO!! Stay tough buddy!

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kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 3:28 PM

John is doing great!!!!

And my daughter is amazing!!!!!!! She rocked her first 5K, coming in around 32:23. Awesome! She was the first girl to finish from her school (out of 3rd to 5th graders -- she's in 3rd grade). I harped and harped on her to hold back early on and she was perfect. She flew up the first hill like crazy, the felt it a bit at the top. We took 2-3 short walk breaks, but ran up all of the hills. This girl oozes love and affection and she was saying the nicest things out there -- I made it a point to remember them but now I can't. Doesn't matter, the message was always the same (how lucky she is to have me, how even Seattle is smaller than her love for me, etc.). Around 2.7 miles we were at 28:00 and she said, "I really want to finish by 30 minutes!" I told her that wasn't happening. At 2.9 miles I told her, "Now is the time to leave it all out here. If you have anything in you, let it all out." ZOOOM! She was off and I was not staying with her, ha!! She raced it all the way in to the finish and was just spent at the end. GOOD GIRL!!

I am the super-duper proud mama today!!!

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That is freakin' awesome, Kyla!! And such a special memory for both of you.

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SSMinnow - 2011-05-21 5:51 PM First run split in!!!!! GO JOHN GO!! Stay tough buddy!

Looks like his second split is in. Great job, purple!!!

As an aside, the previously forecasted 6pm rapture does not appear to have happened, so ... KEEP RUNNING, JOHN!!!

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I took a short (15-20 minute) test ride on a new Trek 1.1 today as I am ready to commit to buying a bike. Since I have not ridden in more years than I care to remember, it was really awkward at first. But I did finally get the hang of it after a few minutes. I spent quite a while talking with the salesman both before and after riding, but honestly I don't think I know enough yet to even ask all the right questions.

I still have concerns with how uncomfortable the seat and handlebars were. After only a few minutes, the area right under my thumbs was sore on both hands. Is this normal and something I just need to get used to? Will a proper fit fix it? Aero bars? I have the same type questions about the seat, regarding proper fit, a different model being more comfortable, and/or biking shorts. Finally, any thoughts as to this bike vs. the entry level Giant which I can get for the same price (though that bike shop doesn't seem to offer as much support with fitting) or any other ideas I might should consider?

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Horseheads, NY

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kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 4:33 PM

Just heard from Jarrett... She said John was in from the bike about 5 minutes ago. Apparently a spoke broke and he lost about an hour. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go, John, go!!!! Run, baby, run!!!

Edit: Jarrett also said he "looks good."

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome news!!! (except for the spoke!!)

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Sendai, Japan

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kkcbelle - 2011-05-21 5:28 PM

John is doing great!!!!

And my daughter is amazing!!!!!!! She rocked her first 5K, coming in around 32:23. Awesome! She was the first girl to finish from her school (out of 3rd to 5th graders -- she's in 3rd grade). I harped and harped on her to hold back early on and she was perfect. She flew up the first hill like crazy, the felt it a bit at the top. We took 2-3 short walk breaks, but ran up all of the hills. This girl oozes love and affection and she was saying the nicest things out there -- I made it a point to remember them but now I can't. Doesn't matter, the message was always the same (how lucky she is to have me, how even Seattle is smaller than her love for me, etc.). Around 2.7 miles we were at 28:00 and she said, "I really want to finish by 30 minutes!" I told her that wasn't happening. At 2.9 miles I told her, "Now is the time to leave it all out here. If you have anything in you, let it all out." ZOOOM! She was off and I was not staying with her, ha!! She raced it all the way in to the finish and was just spent at the end. GOOD GIRL!!

I am the super-duper proud mama today!!!

Back to the previously-scheduled Slim-stalking...

Well done!! Must have been the sugar.

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tdl1972 - 2011-05-21 6:43 PM

I took a short (15-20 minute) test ride on a new Trek 1.1 today as I am ready to commit to buying a bike. Since I have not ridden in more years than I care to remember, it was really awkward at first. But I did finally get the hang of it after a few minutes. I spent quite a while talking with the salesman both before and after riding, but honestly I don't think I know enough yet to even ask all the right questions.

I still have concerns with how uncomfortable the seat and handlebars were. After only a few minutes, the area right under my thumbs was sore on both hands. Is this normal and something I just need to get used to? Will a proper fit fix it? Aero bars? I have the same type questions about the seat, regarding proper fit, a different model being more comfortable, and/or biking shorts. Finally, any thoughts as to this bike vs. the entry level Giant which I can get for the same price (though that bike shop doesn't seem to offer as much support with fitting) or any other ideas I might should consider?

A lot of bike price is going to come down to components. Ask them what components come on the bike, that is a good way to compare the 2 brands and price.

As for the thumbs, that might just be some time to acclimate yourslef to riding the bike. lol you need the callouses to build up on your hands and butt. As for saddle those are personal preferences, I would stick with the stock saddle for a bit see how it is then look into Adamo or Cobb saddles.

If you haven't ridden in years I would hold off on clip on aero bars. Get use to handling the bike for awhile then look at the aero bars, they're going to make the bike ride much more sketch than when you are in the drops.

Feel free to post the bikes and models you are looking into and we can do some analysis, obviously you want one that fits but if you find a couple that do, you want to make sure you get the most bike for the money.

Finally, bike fitting is a shady business I think, there are lots of folks that say they know what they are doing but most of them sadly don't know. Ask if they are FIST, Serotta, Specialized fit certified, that doesn't mean they are great but at least they went to the class and should know what they are doing.

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Run split 3 is in - he's made it past 13.1!

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nm

Edited by Havin'Fun 2011-05-21 8:13 PM

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Wonderful race report, Kyla! It sounds like Shea inherited a lot from her amazing mom! So proud of both of you!

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2005

Silverton, Oregon

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Keep movin forward, John, you're doing great! Less than 10 miles to go! Go, John, Go!

I really can't even imagine running in those temps... my 10 miler yesterday was in the low 70's and I wanted to just go jump in a lake and forget about running.

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RoniS - 2011-05-21 6:31 PM Keep movin forward, John, you're doing great! Less than 10 miles to go! Go, John, Go!

I really can't even imagine running in those temps... my 10 miler yesterday was in the low 70's and I wanted to just go jump in a lake and forget about running.

SO HOT and SO HUMID!!!! Stay strong, John, you are going to be an IRONMAN tonight!!!!!! You are Da' MAN!!!!!

WOR TEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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