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Originally posted by jobaxas Well GO GERMANY! I managed a 9km run on Sunday - very happy with that. I do believe I may have found my mojo!

Originally posted by jmkizer

Nicely done!

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by cdban66

I am watching the tour as well, but I am a couple of days behind. We have been busy as all heck in life, so training has taken a back seat which is bad in that I am racing this weekend. So, I am hedging my expectations. Unfortunately, this is the first race that will include a friend of mine and I am hopeful that I will have bragging rights when it is all said and done.

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by laffinrock

This is a recovery week for me, 1st real one I've done since I started training so it feels a little weird.  Typical 2x run, 2x swim, 3x bike, just shorter times/distances.  I'm running with a friend on Friday, and doing an OWS on Sat.  Might or might not try the rec center's swim conditioning class again on Tuesday - it's good but fairly hard for me.  May go support DH on his 18-mile gravel trail ride this weekend in case he flats or something.  He's training for a 50-mile gravel ride on August 20 and needs to get his tail in gear!!  Also glued to the TV for 2 hrs of TdF a night.  Can't get enough of that!!  Big developments today - I won't spoil it for anybody...

Oh, and *loving* my new-to-me OCR2, "Red."  Did the ride leg for my August race yesterday.  My time was at least 5 min. better than the last time I did it and I didn't need to stop to gasp for breath at the top of the hills.  Could be the engine is stronger, but a lighter bike with different geometry definitely helps!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Expectations, eh?  

Originally posted by amd723

Yes, I am trying to be on the mend while still getting some work outs in so I don't put on 1000lbs!    I am also scratching Sunday's race from my calendar, not necessarily b/c of my shoulder bursitis, but b/c it seems I've been sort of un-invited to my childhood home (just for that weekend)!   

Originally posted by cdban66

Someone's brother have a party planned and they don't want a LEO around????

Originally posted by amd723

He's got something planned and I guarantee I don't want to be around for it!! 

Originally posted by bcraht

Jo, glad you are getting back into training!  Ann Marie, sorry about your weekend, but it doesn't sound like you are too broken up over it

My race went very well.  RR will be up in the next day or so I hope.  Strong current on one leg of the swim, a squirrel almost lost it's life on the bike, and there were voices in my head on the run .  Hope everyone's week is starting out well!

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by Richardsdrr And which long ride is this? Thank you for my birthday wishes, as for the long course weekend, the way forward is no training(or very little) and you PB in SBR

Originally posted by jmkizer

What does everyone have going on this week?  It seems that our New Texans are on the move (or at least on on BT!), Yanti is having her third honeymoon, Jo is back in the pool and on the run, Stacey is on the run, Hands is on the mend, Tejas is riding fast, TJ is liking her coached training, Darren is celebraring Wales Long Course Weekend/Anniversary/Birthday.  What else is happening?

Me, I'm just riding far and watching the Tour.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Originally posted by StaceyK I'm just plodding along in the dark, and cold, and rain (thank The Lord for treadmills and indoor trainers). I am so over winter, I want some sunlight back. You guys want to share? It's 45 days till my race and I'm starting to think that I won't be ready to do run/walk for 12k but I'm not giving up. I might be slow but damn it I will do it!

Originally posted by StaceyK I'm just plodding along in the dark, and cold, and rain (thank The Lord for treadmills and indoor trainers). I am so over winter, I want some sunlight back. You guys want to share? It's 45 days till my race and I'm starting to think that I won't be ready to do run/walk for 12k but I'm not giving up. I might be slow but damn it I will do it!

Originally posted by tigrrruns

My goodness, life is crazy.

FIRST OFF: THANK YOU. I am quiet (and things don't post easily on my phone), however I still show up and I read and I smile and I silently celebrate your victories alongside you. You guys are awesome, and it makes this fun.

I am officially 25, 366 days. (hehehe)
A few months ago I was at a stop light and was rear ended by a bus. I was doing physical therapy, AND it has since gotten worse so I've needed to scale back mostly with my running.

But I'm still trudging along. I have been dealing with the whole concept of loosing someone close to me. My great Aunt had cancer they thought was in remission, but it's actually spread all over her body. They gave her a couple months.

The only thing I have ever lost was my cat. That was sucky enough. Needless to say this exercising has been very cathartic.

I'm doing a 50km bike "race" on Sunday. I went into a local bike store the other day and they showed me how to use my gears, so hopefully that will be helpful.
I'm also spending a lot of time in the water and strength training. (I'm looking less and less like a flopping fish AND I made eye contact and said good morning to someone in the pool the other day -- it was a cute boy -hehehe...I'm very shy so this is a big deal).

I also bought the triathletes training bible. Most of the stuff in there goes WAY over my head but it's prey

I've come across a few interesting things, though.

1) Ladies - I am busty (38DD). I found a GREAT sports bra that does the job. But I tried putting it on right after a swim. It was impossible. Literally. Do you have any suggestions for a supportive AND easy to put on sports bra? Otherwise I'm going to be in transition for 20 minutes.
2) Is supplemental nutrition required for a Sprint Distance triathlon? I remember when I was running, runs over 1 hr required gels or sports drinks. Thoughts on this? Given my individual event times, I'm looking at about 2hrs to complete this -- I may finish dead last.
3) Whats the conversion between pool swimming and open water swimming? I.e. how many laps should I be able to swim in the pool to swim 750m in open water?

Originally posted by tigrrruns

My goodness, life is crazy.

FIRST OFF: THANK YOU. I am quiet (and things don't post easily on my phone), however I still show up and I read and I smile and I silently celebrate your victories alongside you. You guys are awesome, and it makes this fun.

I am officially 25, 366 days. (hehehe)
A few months ago I was at a stop light and was rear ended by a bus. I was doing physical therapy, AND it has since gotten worse so I've needed to scale back mostly with my running.

But I'm still trudging along. I have been dealing with the whole concept of loosing someone close to me. My great Aunt had cancer they thought was in remission, but it's actually spread all over her body. They gave her a couple months.

The only thing I have ever lost was my cat. That was sucky enough. Needless to say this exercising has been very cathartic.

I'm doing a 50km bike "race" on Sunday. I went into a local bike store the other day and they showed me how to use my gears, so hopefully that will be helpful.
I'm also spending a lot of time in the water and strength training. (I'm looking less and less like a flopping fish AND I made eye contact and said good morning to someone in the pool the other day -- it was a cute boy -hehehe...I'm very shy so this is a big deal).

I also bought the triathletes training bible. Most of the stuff in there goes WAY over my head but it's prey

I've come across a few interesting things, though.

1) Ladies - I am busty (38DD). I found a GREAT sports bra that does the job. But I tried putting it on right after a swim. It was impossible. Literally. Do you have any suggestions for a supportive AND easy to put on sports bra? Otherwise I'm going to be in transition for 20 minutes.
2) Is supplemental nutrition required for a Sprint Distance triathlon? I remember when I was running, runs over 1 hr required gels or sports drinks. Thoughts on this? Given my individual event times, I'm looking at about 2hrs to complete this -- I may finish dead last.
3) Whats the conversion between pool swimming and open water swimming? I.e. how many laps should I be able to swim in the pool to swim 750m in open water?