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I found a plan titled "Sprint to Olympic Bridge 12 weeks" that I am loosely following.  It has either long days, or short combinations, so it is a pretty good intermediate training program.  I found it at the Silver level.  Best of luck to you.

Training for me:

Swim 2x (I want one of those to be a 2000m swim - would be first time )

running only 4 miles 2x

bike brick 2x

and I have to get this all in before the holiday weekend (going out of town) Maybe I can run while on vacation.

First off, the Muddy Buddy was a blast on Sunday and I am looking forward to signing up next year.  With that said, it was definitely tougher than I planned since I am not an avid mountain biker (or trail runner).  Anyway, my poor partner had a tougher time than me because I had to wait for him for almost 10 minutes before entering the mud pit.

So, what is on tap for me this week??  I have my first sprint tri this Sunday so I am not going to over do it (plus, I am a little sore from the Muddy Buddy).

Tuesday:  Splash and Dash (This is a once a month event at my health club that consists of a 750m OWS in the quarry followed by a 3K trail run around the quarry).  I think they had 50 or so people sign up last month and should be a good warm up.

Wednesday: 20 mi easy bike

Thursday: easy 4mi run

Friday: Open water swim in the quarry.  Thought I would go for a swim in my tri shorts and top to see how it feels.

Saturday: Tri Expo and registration pick up.  I think I want to go by Lance Armstrong's new bike shop that opened a few weeks ago.

Sunday: RACE DAY 

Well I just missed the last 3 day of training as I was out of town and there was no opportunity to train. I feel like I gained about 20 lbs but am sure that isn't the case. Went swimming this morning and just felt off so I didn't push it too hard. Probably should have but it is over now. this is my week

Today: Swim  30min and Run 45

Wed: Bike 1 hour (might make this one a longer one)

Thursday is run and Swim class

Friday Off

Sat. bike 1 hour and 15 min and 2200m swim

Sun Bike 45 Min, Run 1 hour and 15 min.

I'm really worried .... maybe you guys can give me advice!!!

 My training over the last year has been hampered because of injury (knees/ITB/Shin Splints).

 I dont even want to say it because I don't want to jinx myself but the last month and a half has been pain free. I havent ramped up my work outs because I raced April 28 (PR'd by 13min) and came back to taper again for my race this weekend. I would say I have endurance but not as conditioned as I should be.

 What is my fear.... This will be my third olympic so I'm not scare of doing the race. But it is in Austin, Tx. If anyone has been watching the weather reports or lives there the temps are in the 90's and expected to be the same on race day. Also thunderstorms are expected.

I live in NYC.. Its been a Balmy 50-60 degrees for months. I am certainly not heat trained and I am a scardy cat on my bike. I like being on it (a road bike with clipless peddles that I got only a year ago) but have had some experiences that have made me a bit fearful.

I dont even know what I'm asking you guys for but thought maybe it would help my fears. 

 Thanks for listening

Jess 

Last time I swam in a quarry it was FREEZING, and that was with a wet suit on in Florida.  Is your quarry the same way?   I am jealous of you getting to go th Armstrong's shop.  I am a huge fan (even though this puts me in the minority in the biking world.  I like to hold on to the thread of hope that he didn't dope and he is really that much of a biological freak who can punish people the way he does.)  Were you able to get any photos from the Muddy Buddy?  Good luck on the tri this weekend.

I will be at the same race this weekend.  It is supposed to reach 98 today and will be warm but the good news is that it won't be too bad in the mornings (low 70's I believe).  I also don't think the storms are expected until the late afternoon. 

I'm sorry. I thought that I made them availiable to everyone. Im new to BT.. found them at the multisport expo in boston in March and love the site. But still trying to figure out a few things on the site.

How do I make them availiable to everyone? (there is not much to see for right now). I got laid off so my training has taken a hit....mentally not there.

Jess,

 I haven't done an olympic yet so from my point of view,  I would be nervous too. But since you have conquered that hurdle you are at an advantage of knowing what to expect.  Maybe it is just the pre-race jitters of traveling such a long way (why Austin from NYC anyway?) It will be nice to have Mark there. Just try to have fun and enjoy the change of warmth.  We are all behind you.

Thanks for the vote of confidence... It goes a long way!! Maybe it is just pre-race jitters. I am a mentor for TNT (leukemia and lymphoma society's endurance team). So that is why im traveling.. they pay for the travel/hotel/food in exchange for your voleentered time. It has been an amazing experience and I highly recommend it. Plus there have been major strides in such a short time in childhood Blood cancers. The money is important and there could actually be a cure in our lifetime.

Research funding has helped to develop treatments that have increased the survival rate of children suffering from Leukemia from 4% in 1961 to 85% today.

www.teamintraining.com

www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/jel -  my page which has my blurb.  

Well, it probably won't get above 90 until later in the afternoon but it will be warming up.  It is usually at the peak temp around 3-4.

is there a way to access this thread from my main page more easily... instead of going to forums, then clicking on swr, then going to the most recent page? 

thanks.. I just changed it.. hopefully it worked 

I had the same problem.  I was advised not to log out each time I leave the site and bookmark the page.  You can also click the box at the bottom of the page to get email notifications whenever a new posting occurs. 

I love the idea of being a mentor.  I currently raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer research.  I have lost 3 family members to cancer and am very committed to the cause.  Maybe being a mentor would be a great way to combine my new found love of the sport and help others as well.  (That is, assuming I survive my first olympic)

Keep rockin' girl. You are an inspiration.