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Kath2163 - 2010-04-11 10:29 PM It was a tough day out there for me today.  I was doing well for the first six miles  but then I  TOTALLY fell apart during the rest of the race. While my quads were hurting, the lack of energy was the biggest problem. I ended up walking A LOT.  I wasn't feeling well at the finish and headed right home where I proceeded to get pretty sick. I am now thinking I have/had some type of bug and that that was part of why I struggled.
The other possibility is my nutrition.  While I have always used the same things (gels, H2o and Powerade) the last few long runs have left me nauseous and a bit light headed at the end. This did not happen in Arizona when I did the half marathon there or during other long runs a few months back.  I drank a bit more Powerade (a flavor off of the course ) and an additional gel with the hopes that it would help me. I wonder it that could have done something. Also, I did a ten mile run last week without any muscle pain. Today, by mile eight, my quads were hurting.  Also what happened to me after the race at home (thank goodness) was much worse then anything I have previously experienced. It was like having food poisoning and then felling like you are about to pass out at the same time.  Like I said, I felt nauseous after the race and ate something and felt a bit better. Then once at home I thought I was going to die.
I am feeling a bit better now but still feel kinda crappy.   I am glad that I finished the race though. I am just disappointed that I couldn't finish the way I started.

calimavs - 2010-04-11 9:29 PM Hi all!

I'm back from my training weekend down on the Wildflower course, looks like everyone got some good training and racing in this weekend!

My weekend was great, it was really cool to get away from everyday life and just really focus on triathlon for three days. I did a short sunset run on the Oly course after arriving on Friday night, then on Saturday we ended up doing a swim and biking the course. I'm so glad I got to see the course ahead of time because the hills on the bike course are no joke. Ended up feeling strong on the bike so I'm pretty happy with how I did considering that climbing is not my strong suit. The rest of the day on Saturday we had clinics, and this morning we ran the Oly run course. I put more detail in my blog, but overall it was a great weekend!

One thing I wanted to ask, I actually had ART done on my back and calves this weekend for the first time ever, and I wanted to see if anyone else here has experience with it. It helped my neck a lot and I feel like it might compliment the chiropractic care I already get on a monthly basis. Anyone have any experience with ART they care to share? 

dharris13 - 2010-04-12 1:09 PM

Glad you had fun!! I heard that water was really really cold. what was your take on it?
I am heading down the week before to bike the long course...and to experience the hills

I have had ART done to me before. I liked it a lot. Now i have soft tissue massage done. It seems to be a little different...and i actually think my body responds better to that

PennState - 2010-04-12 12:44 PM I agree that its the engine. However a poorly fitting bike can cause injury and frustration.

PennState - 2010-04-12 12:55 PM
Good job this weekend Josh. I agree that you don't need an expensive bike to do well. I do believe that fit is the key as I keep repeating. :

Kath2163 - 2010-04-11 9:29 PM It was a tough day out there for me today.  I was doing well for the first six miles  but then I  TOTALLY fell apart during the rest of the race. While my quads were hurting, the lack of energy was the biggest problem. I ended up walking A LOT.  I wasn't feeling well at the finish and headed right home where I proceeded to get pretty sick. I am now thinking I have/had some type of bug and that that was part of why I struggled.
The other possibility is my nutrition.  While I have always used the same things (gels, H2o and Powerade) the last few long runs have left me nauseous and a bit light headed at the end. This did not happen in Arizona when I did the half marathon there or during other long runs a few months back.  I drank a bit more Powerade (a flavor off of the course ) and an additional gel with the hopes that it would help me. I wonder it that could have done something. Also, I did a ten mile run last week without any muscle pain. Today, by mile eight, my quads were hurting.  Also what happened to me after the race at home (thank goodness) was much worse then anything I have previously experienced. It was like having food poisoning and then felling like you are about to pass out at the same time.  Like I said, I felt nauseous after the race and ate something and felt a bit better. Then once at home I thought I was going to die.
I am feeling a bit better now but still feel kinda crappy.   I am glad that I finished the race though. I am just disappointed that I couldn't finish the way I started.

WittyCityGirl - 2010-04-12 5:47 PM You all were quite chatty lately!!! Fun!  Saturday was the longest I've spent in the saddle since last summer. I got over 4 hours on the trainer (it was chilly AND I had studying to do).  I did a half hour run afterwards and did lots and lots and lots of hills.  Rested all day Sunday (got up at 10am, watched TV until 2pm, and then went to work a 2nd shift at a part time job).  I leaned against the sink at work while I was washing my hands and a pain I have never known before shot through me to my back and up to my ears.  My husband said it could be an ingrown hair (WTF?!) or a hernia... I'm resting today and then I'll let him poke at it tomorrow to see if he thinks I should go see my PCP.

furiousferret - 2010-04-12 8:33 PM

Ouch, 4 hours on the trainer...ouch. 

PennState - 2010-04-13 10:41 AM I've done 3 hours on a computrainer before. I have q hard time doing the trainer these days. I prefer to brave the outdoor most times.

kenj - 2010-04-13 8:36 AM

I ran into a guy when I was in Florida back in January and he had on an IMFL hat so I struck up a conversation with him about the race.  He indicated that he has done the race several times and when I asked him about the bike course his advice was to get in aero on the trainer and get used to pedaling for hours.

WittyCityGirl - 2010-04-12 7:47 PM You all were quite chatty lately!!! Fun!  Saturday was the longest I've spent in the saddle since last summer. I got over 4 hours on the trainer (it was chilly AND I had studying to do).  I did a half hour run afterwards and did lots and lots and lots of hills.  Rested all day Sunday (got up at 10am, watched TV until 2pm, and then went to work a 2nd shift at a part time job).  I leaned against the sink at work while I was washing my hands and a pain I have never known before shot through me to my back and up to my ears.  My husband said it could be an ingrown hair (WTF?!) or a hernia... I'm resting today and then I'll let him poke at it tomorrow to see if he thinks I should go see my PCP.