JuniperJen's Keeping It Consistent Group - FULL (Page 8)

Well, had a tiring day at work.  Almost blew off going to work but had GUILT.  Glad I did.  

Hopped on exercise & went for an hour (21mi).  Knee OK.  

Might try a run Sun or next week.  See how it goes

 

Guess you would not want to join my running group.  This pic was taken last February.  13 mile long run on a Sunday.  The Gatorade in my left hand froze at about 8 miles!!

 

Edited by GoGoGo 2011-01-06 5:18 PM






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It's been a busy Mama day but I got my 1900 swim in.  It kicked my booty but glad I got it done!
I have an appointmet for a new fit tomorrow.  I've had lots of issues with saddles and keep trying to find the right fit.  I have a Cobb I like but when we made some changes to the cockpit it changed the fit in a bad way.  I was trying my coaches Adamo and that is NOT working at all.  Hoping I can get comfy (or at least not in pain) before my ride this weekend.

So, is anyone racing this month, or February???

Just got back from the gym doing back/bi's workout with my FI.  Tomorrow I'll be running, 4 miles on the treadmill.

Gogogo - I don't think I'm racing until March, too broke and cold, I'm such a wimp  

What is in March? Another Marathon?

 R

Love that pic of you running - add a little Vodka and you'll be good to go!

No racing for me until my Oly April 3.
This is the bridge I get to run over TWICE!







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This is a great pic taken from the same race last year..... that little tiny boat in the distance is the boat we jumped off of to swim to shore (Alcatraz qualifier).






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Is the bridge as steep as it looks?!?   If so, hope you're doing a little hill training!!

So this is a prelude to Alcatraz?? Qualifier?

Yes it is.  I do need to do some hilll training but I live in Houston and hills are almost impossible to come by.  This is why race directors put briges in their races, it is the only way to get elevation.

Not a prelude to Alcatraz for ME - LOL! 

running a 5k on superbowl sunday hope to get a nice little group together and get a jump on all those noms i know i'm gonna be snacking on. 

Not yet!  Half marathon in April, I want to run fast!  haha so it's good you guys were talking about speed workouts, that's definitely something I have to do more of and I got some good tips.

I'm probably going to try and find a 5k and maybe 10k in March as a prep race. 

I'm hoping for a 5K Feb 26th! We'll see!

A couple of questions on stuff for the race:

Anyone know if you can rent a wetsuit for like a week? I really don't see budget allowing a purchase!

And the bike. I have...(drumroll please) $200 for a bike. I've read reviews on the GMC Denali that Target sells: 169.99  People are saying they worked great for their first triathlon. Is this insanity? Any tips on finding a cheap bike?

Thanks!
Mylissa
www.triforjoy.wordpress.com

Not too sure about the wetsuit, your race directors might have some ideas.  This is the company some of the races by me use: http://www.wetsuitrental.com//>
As for the bike, you really can use almost anything.  I used my mountain bike for my first few tris.  My best advice would be to try and check out craigslist, the BT classifieds, and maybe even your LBS to try and find a used bike.

Do It!

Nice!

Changed the links that Jen sent out to link straight to Log. Also added Jen's name in there, seems she forgot herself. Also put in a link to the first page. That is the limit of my understanding of things.

Keeping It Consistent Group

Link to Forum Page 1

juniperjen - Jen
pascullid - Dannae
Osfan4life - Lindsay
BigDH - Darren
kpringle - Kristen
JosieO - Josie
jenjen54 - Jen
crisi13 - Crissy
GoGoGo - Richard
melissabenson1 - Melissa
hooliemay - Julie
elena verdegaal - Elena
DeputyDawg - Dee
nvandyke - Nat
RobbyN210 - Robby?
debbiereid06 - Debbie
djmoudi - Chaf
KeriKadi - Keri

Thanks for the links, BigDH. Makes it much easier! 

I missed my spin class today and am so bummed!  I feel so different when I don't get in any exercise - mentally and physically!  I had my sitter all lined up to take care of the kids while I went to the gym, but instead spent time with a friend who just suffered a loss and really needed some company.  Totally worth missing spin but feel as if I should have still found a way to squeeze a work out in later in the day!  I'll make it my rest day for the week and get back at it on Friday!

So, my workouts for the week so far:

M: Spin class
T: Spin
W: Run
Th: Spin - missed
F: Swim on my own
S: Masters Swim
Su: Likely off but possible run

I'm not signed up for any races for the next 2 months, too cold!  (I'm a whimp, too!)  I'll do a few 5Ks beginning in March/April...


Edited by kpringle 2011-01-07 2:53 AM

Cool, less than a month left!! 

I like the Half Mary distance.  Doesn't beat me up.  Can run in a reasonable amount of time.  I just like it.

Anyone who wants to develop some endurance, a half mary is do-able for most, but does not require nearly the training volume of a full marathon.

What is your weekly running volume now, Kristen?

R 

Is this your first?? 

Thanks for this.  Don't forget our new, "other" Kristen!

R 

Edited by GoGoGo 2011-01-07 4:38 AM

Yes, you can rent wetsuits.  My hubby did it last year from www.wetsuitrental.com  They were great to work with and give you an option to buy at a discounted price!!    

 As for a bike, check craigslist.  I was able to get the hubby a decent bike for his first couple of tri's on there for $200.   To me, it really doesn't matter which bike you have as long as you're comfortable on it and are able to do the tri!!  With a cheap bike, my hubby still passes people on Cervelo's.  Good luck!!