HILDEBEAST'S Mentor Group, CLOSED! (Page 8)

Originally posted by Meljoypip

I am starting to get 'a little' anxious about my Tri coming up on TWO WEEKS!!

I'm thinking about transition- I plan to practice this weekend.

I read somewhere, I think Meredith Atwood's (Swim, Bike, Mom) book Triathlon for Every Woman (have you read this book??? Even if you are a guy still read this FUNNIEST book I have very read about someone getting into triathlon free loaner on Amazon Prime)

Anyway, I read somewhere, to put your stuff in a bucket and sit on it during transition to change your shoes etc. What do you think??

I also read to put your swim cap on, then your goggles, then the race swim cap and your goggles will stay put... what do you guys thing about goggles when we are jumping into water (feet first) from pier???

I have never used body glide or anything like that- will I need to get some?

This is what I am planing to bring: goggles, (swim cap?) Shoes, socks, bike helmet, sunglasses, sunscreen racebelt, hat for run, extra shirt (I know something extra to worry about, but it is a little loose for swim, it's labeled as a marathon shirt and I plan to throw it on after the swim) water bottle to rinse feet, small towel to dry feet (do I need a sham type one?) Am I missing anything???

I plan to have a chap stick and a few gels & maybe a laura bar in bike bag....speaking of which- I only have an under the seat bag, is there a specific type of 'front of the bike bag' (i know small) I should get???

Deep breath..... Deep Breath.....

Originally posted by soccermom15

I think I'm ready for tomorrow! Getting excited about it! Went for an OWS practice this morning at a local lake to test out the rented wetsuit and get a feel for water temperature. The lake today was 70*, the one tomorrow was 66* on Friday morning so should be similar to today's swim. I printed out my checklist (from here on BT, under "Races") so I won't forget anything in the morning. I'll get most of it packed up tonight and put in the car. I convinced DH to go with me tomorrow so he can drive - the race is about 1h 45m away so we'll be getting up early. Have to check in by 7:30. Weather is supposed to be similar to today so should be just perfect.

Anyone else besides Melanie racing tomorrow? Good luck to you Melanie - looking forward to the race report!

Originally posted by kpringle Melanie and Janet - Can't wait to hear how your races went this weekend!! Hope you kicked some Beastie butt out there! I had a busy week of training. My tri group did a training camp yesterday, which was awesome. We went on a group bike ride (where I got my first flat! thank God I was riding with more experienced cyclists so they helped change my flat), some people ran a 10K (I passed b/c I ran one today) and then some of us went for a group OWS. Then lots of socializing afterward at the team bbq. It was such beautiful weather in New England this weekend, too! My 10K today went pretty well. I was hoping to run it in under an hour but am happy with 1:02:18 b/c I beat last year's time by 2 minutes. I'm exhausted and looking forward to a good night's sleep and a rest day tomorrow! Hope you all had good weekends!!

Originally posted by hoffsquared I had a decent race. My race report is posted. I don't see a way to provide a link here.

Originally posted by hoffsquared I had a decent race. My race report is posted. I don't see a way to provide a link here.

Originally posted by hoffsquared

I had a decent race. My race report is posted. I don't see a way to provide a link here.

Originally posted by hoffsquared

I had a decent race. My race report is posted. I don't see a way to provide a link here.

Originally posted by JiggerSeems like you had a good race. Even though you felt like you were not in to it. The run avg was killer 6:20 I think I read.

Originally posted by Meljoypip

you probably need to enable the editor- Hover over your name in the top right and a menu will appear with a setting option.

Originally posted by hoffsquared So I think there is an issue with the conversion to running pace on race reports! Haha...if I could only do a 6:20 min/mile!! The correct math works out to about 9:48.

Originally posted by soccermom15

Hey all! Working on my race report now - hope to have it up later today. Short version - I finished (main goal considering my 2 DNF's last year), beat my time from 3 years ago, had an OK swim, a really good bike, and a lousy run. But I really enjoyed it overall.

I'm going to read Melanie's RR and then try to get mine posted.

Originally posted by hoffsquared

I had a decent race. My race report is posted. I don't see a way to provide a link here.

Originally posted by oldSAP



after looking at your race report, i'm now feeling bad about my SBR paces =(

congratulations!

Originally posted by rustymomI improvised for my workout tonight. It's hot and humid and I did not have a lunch time run in me. So I did something that I've been thinking about. I traveled 10 times up and down my driveway. It's not too long, but it's pretty steep. I "ran" up #3, #5, #7 and #9 of the 10 round trips. Totalled around 0.7 miles, but it was good for a first try. I'll have to try running #3, #4, #6, #7 and #9 next time or something until I can run UP on all but #1 and #10 (warmup and cooldown).

Originally posted by hoffsquared

So we have a true speedster in our midst.Erin smoked the field in ER HIM this weekend. 5th overall...this even with dropping her chain and going off course a bit.