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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well gang, here are the results from the race today. Overall time: 2:50:19, Splits: swim 35:00* , bike 1:19:15, run 51:52 Actually came in 3rd in my age group (3/18) ?!?! 99/238 all women, 336/607 overall. All the really fast people must have been at the other popular race in the area *Swim story: I was hoping for a better swim. I'm very happy with the bike and run given the large break in my training. Here is the story of my swim. I have Crohn's disease and at the moment I am taking quite a few meds including a medication that has rapid heart rate as a side effect. (In retrospect doing this race was probably not one of my better decisions, but when it comes to racing I'm not known for common sense).So the combination of a race situation, open water, full contact swimming, medication issues...... about 300 yards in I can feel my heart racing and suddenly am unable to catch my breath. This causes me to panic (panicking during the swim was once a specialty of mine that I thought I had overcome) thus exacerbating the overall bad effects. I'm in big trouble. Another swimmer comes up to me and says "you're in trouble" and shouts to one of the guards who is standing on a platform in the lake. The guard jumps in and swims over to me. I was able to hang on the floaty for a few minutes and allow my heart rate to drop and gain a normal breathing pattern. I was able to continue with the race, but for a few minutes there I was terrified. And I would also like to comment that I am always, always, always impressed with the great people I've met within the triathlon community. I wish I knew the women who helped me out so I could thank her. Overall, great race, great day. Perfect weather, racing with friends who all went out for breakfast after the race. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amd723 - 2011-06-26 11:16 AM stephsprint - 2011-06-26 7:56 AM OK, I said it on my FB page and I'll say it here. If I can handle the OWS on Wednesday, I'm signing up for my first Tri. Either the July 4th event at Tradewinds or the next Trilogy on Key Biscayne. I said it and I didn't pee my pants. Off to a great start!
I find if i actually sign up for the event and therefore have some skin in the game, I follow through with the race. BTW, I'm signed up for the Multirace Trilogy 2 international distance, so we could end up at the same race. 2 of my brothers and 1 sister are doing the sprint distance that day too! Ann-Marie It would be fun to see you! Maybe I'll do both! Good Point Mr. McFuzz...it would be good to JUST DO IT ALREADY! ;-) |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() suzimmer - 2011-06-26 4:32 PM Well gang, here are the results from the race today. Overall time: 2:50:19, Splits: swim 35:00* , bike 1:19:15, run 51:52 Actually came in 3rd in my age group (3/18) ?!?! 99/238 all women, 336/607 overall. All the really fast people must have been at the other popular race in the area *Swim story: I was hoping for a better swim. I'm very happy with the bike and run given the large break in my training. Here is the story of my swim. I have Crohn's disease and at the moment I am taking quite a few meds including a medication that has rapid heart rate as a side effect. (In retrospect doing this race was probably not one of my better decisions, but when it comes to racing I'm not known for common sense).So the combination of a race situation, open water, full contact swimming, medication issues...... about 300 yards in I can feel my heart racing and suddenly am unable to catch my breath. This causes me to panic (panicking during the swim was once a specialty of mine that I thought I had overcome) thus exacerbating the overall bad effects. I'm in big trouble. Another swimmer comes up to me and says "you're in trouble" and shouts to one of the guards who is standing on a platform in the lake. The guard jumps in and swims over to me. I was able to hang on the floaty for a few minutes and allow my heart rate to drop and gain a normal breathing pattern. I was able to continue with the race, but for a few minutes there I was terrified. And I would also like to comment that I am always, always, always impressed with the great people I've met within the triathlon community. I wish I knew the women who helped me out so I could thank her. Overall, great race, great day. Perfect weather, racing with friends who all went out for breakfast after the race. I feel you on this. I have an inhaler which makes my heart race, which causes me to panic, which makes it harder to breathe. I could curse a blue streak right now it makes me SO frustrated. I admire your tenacity and the grace in your response. I'll try to have more grace, damnit. ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() [ QUOTE]suzimmer - 2011-06-26 3:32 PM
Wow, that was pretty scary! Great job keeping it all together and ending up with a super time.
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp:: |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() suzimmer - 2011-06-26 3:32 PM Well gang, here are the results from the race today. Overall time: 2:50:19, Splits: swim 35:00* , bike 1:19:15, run 51:52 Actually came in 3rd in my age group (3/18) ?!?! 99/238 all women, 336/607 overall. All the really fast people must have been at the other popular race in the area *Swim story: I was hoping for a better swim. I'm very happy with the bike and run given the large break in my training. Here is the story of my swim. I have Crohn's disease and at the moment I am taking quite a few meds including a medication that has rapid heart rate as a side effect. (In retrospect doing this race was probably not one of my better decisions, but when it comes to racing I'm not known for common sense).So the combination of a race situation, open water, full contact swimming, medication issues...... about 300 yards in I can feel my heart racing and suddenly am unable to catch my breath. This causes me to panic (panicking during the swim was once a specialty of mine that I thought I had overcome) thus exacerbating the overall bad effects. I'm in big trouble. Another swimmer comes up to me and says "you're in trouble" and shouts to one of the guards who is standing on a platform in the lake. The guard jumps in and swims over to me. I was able to hang on the floaty for a few minutes and allow my heart rate to drop and gain a normal breathing pattern. I was able to continue with the race, but for a few minutes there I was terrified. And I would also like to comment that I am always, always, always impressed with the great people I've met within the triathlon community. I wish I knew the women who helped me out so I could thank her. Overall, great race, great day. Perfect weather, racing with friends who all went out for breakfast after the race.
You Rock! You are my hero of the week. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp::
Good luck. Have fun! This is all about FUN! Fitness, yes, but FUN! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp:: Yeah for you! Have fun and let us know how it goes. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() thats scary stuff suzimmer, glad that woman was there to help and call the guard over. Your time is still really amazing despite everything, rock on Sister! Steph, so excited for you and your first tri!!!! Its gunna be huge! Do you have time goals for the race, like what you expect to do and what the best case/reach is? How ya feeling in your body? Ready? I did a tri two weeks ago and they STILL haven't posted the results! I didnt wear a watch so I have no clue how I did. Grumble... small races... grumble |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp:: WOOT!! Now start replacing that ::gulp:: with images of crossing the finish line in front of cheering fans. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() yeah, totally agree... visualization can be really powerful. Picture yourself on the route (if you know it) feeling strong and smooth. That somehow helps.
I just got the results of the local sprint tri I did, 1:40. : / Thats 7 minutes slower then the first sprint I did last summer. Bummer. However, my chain did fall off 3 times, I never got in a groove in my swim and it was way hillier. Still, of course I'm glad I did it, I know what I have to work on for my next race in August which is a big SheROX race in Philly... |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Steph: I hear good things about that race - relax and enjoy! Corncub: Congrats on your race; well done!
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks Marie! Way to go on that race Corn! I fell off my bike again today. Same side. From a stop. I'm not hurt...a little sore, but this has to stop! my left hip and wrist are not liking it! Should I have my shoe adjusted on the left side so I can get out of the clip? or just pay attention better. Probably both. Tomorrow is pool swim and then I'm going to run afterward...try to do 3+ miles. Then Saturday I'm no supposed to do anything.. Sunday I'm supposed to do a pre-race warm up. Monday is race. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stephsprint - 2011-06-30 9:59 AM Thanks Marie! Way to go on that race Corn! I fell off my bike again today. Same side. From a stop. I'm not hurt...a little sore, but this has to stop! my left hip and wrist are not liking it! Should I have my shoe adjusted on the left side so I can get out of the clip? or just pay attention better. Probably both. Tomorrow is pool swim and then I'm going to run afterward...try to do 3+ miles. Then Saturday I'm no supposed to do anything.. Sunday I'm supposed to do a pre-race warm up. Monday is race. Steph, you can loosen the pedal so that it is easier to unclip. Good luck on Monday! Corncub: Congrats on the race. Good job!
My HIM is 2 weeks from Sunday and I'm getting a bit nervous about the swim in particular (especially after my recent stellar panic attack) I'm going to do an open water swim in Lake Michigan tomorrow am (BRRRRRRRRR) Don't want to, but I have to. The Racine HIM is in the lake and in past years it has been numbingly cold so I'd just better suck it up and get in a few swims so it's not a complete jolt to the bod. Good thing I have booties and a neoprene cap. But after the swim, this race is all about having fun! It's on my 50th b-day and I just bought a plastic tiara that says "It's my 50th Birthday! and I plan to wear it on the run. My friends and I booked the hotel rooms for an extra day so we can go back, shower and relax, then meet my family for a celebratory dinner.
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Question 30' ride with 4 sets of 30" @ 80%, 20" @ 90%, 10" @ 100%. - OK this means 30 minutes? and 30 second spin ups? Give plenty of rest in between sets. Always in BR (Big Ring). You may drop 1 gear (make harder) as you increase from 80 to 90 and to 100% effort. Then run 15' easy with 4 times 20" strides. - Same question here... 15 minutes running with 20 second striders? Then swim 10' easy with 4 times 20" sprints - This I understand. Go GET 'EM Zimmer! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() suzimmer - 2011-06-30 11:22 AM stephsprint - 2011-06-30 9:59 AM Thanks Marie! Way to go on that race Corn! I fell off my bike again today. Same side. From a stop. I'm not hurt...a little sore, but this has to stop! my left hip and wrist are not liking it! Should I have my shoe adjusted on the left side so I can get out of the clip? or just pay attention better. Probably both. Tomorrow is pool swim and then I'm going to run afterward...try to do 3+ miles. Then Saturday I'm no supposed to do anything.. Sunday I'm supposed to do a pre-race warm up. Monday is race. Steph, you can loosen the pedal so that it is easier to unclip. Good luck on Monday! Corncub: Congrats on the race. Good job!
My HIM is 2 weeks from Sunday and I'm getting a bit nervous about the swim in particular (especially after my recent stellar panic attack) I'm going to do an open water swim in Lake Michigan tomorrow am (BRRRRRRRRR) Don't want to, but I have to. The Racine HIM is in the lake and in past years it has been numbingly cold so I'd just better suck it up and get in a few swims so it's not a complete jolt to the bod. Good thing I have booties and a neoprene cap. But after the swim, this race is all about having fun! It's on my 50th b-day and I just bought a plastic tiara that says "It's my 50th Birthday! and I plan to wear it on the run. My friends and I booked the hotel rooms for an extra day so we can go back, shower and relax, then meet my family for a celebratory dinner.
Holy Moly! When I was in Michigan last week (and Chicago) the lake was 65ish degrees! You can't swim in that! Wet suit I suppose. I have no idea what I'm talking about of course, but it just seemed chilly when I waded in a foot or two. Dang. My sister turned 50 on the 24th and got her AARP card already. Have you received yours? THAT would cause me to panic! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() suzimmer - 2011-06-26 1:32 PM Well gang, here are the results from the race today. Overall time: 2:50:19, Splits: swim 35:00* , bike 1:19:15, run 51:52 Actually came in 3rd in my age group (3/18) ?!?! 99/238 all women, 336/607 overall. All the really fast people must have been at the other popular race in the area *Swim story: I was hoping for a better swim. I'm very happy with the bike and run given the large break in my training. Here is the story of my swim. I have Crohn's disease and at the moment I am taking quite a few meds including a medication that has rapid heart rate as a side effect. (In retrospect doing this race was probably not one of my better decisions, but when it comes to racing I'm not known for common sense).So the combination of a race situation, open water, full contact swimming, medication issues...... about 300 yards in I can feel my heart racing and suddenly am unable to catch my breath. This causes me to panic (panicking during the swim was once a specialty of mine that I thought I had overcome) thus exacerbating the overall bad effects. I'm in big trouble. Another swimmer comes up to me and says "you're in trouble" and shouts to one of the guards who is standing on a platform in the lake. The guard jumps in and swims over to me. I was able to hang on the floaty for a few minutes and allow my heart rate to drop and gain a normal breathing pattern. I was able to continue with the race, but for a few minutes there I was terrified. And I would also like to comment that I am always, always, always impressed with the great people I've met within the triathlon community. I wish I knew the women who helped me out so I could thank her. Overall, great race, great day. Perfect weather, racing with friends who all went out for breakfast after the race. Holy smokes! You're a "winner" in my book. Many would quit after that kind of experience. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yikes! I just signed up for my first HIM BTW, the race is the MiamiMan 70.3 in mid November, so I've got plenty of time; still that bike distance is a bit daunting!!!
Ann-Marie |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amd723 - 2011-06-30 7:06 PM Yikes! I just signed up for my first HIM BTW, the race is the MiamiMan 70.3 in mid November, so I've got plenty of time; still that bike distance is a bit daunting!!!
Ann-Marie My friend Cathy thinks I should sign up for that and do it with her... after I got up from the floor and my side stitch from laughing subsided... I politely declined but thanked her for thinking I could. One day, sure... not this year. YOU need to let me know how to find you and cheer for you however!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amd723 - 2011-06-30 6:06 PM Yikes! I just signed up for my first HIM BTW, the race is the MiamiMan 70.3 in mid November, so I've got plenty of time; still that bike distance is a bit daunting!!!
Ann-Marie Congrats! It's always a bit disconcerting to sign up for something "big" and unknown, but the rewards when you meet that challenge will be HUGE! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stephsprint - 2011-06-30 8:19 PM amd723 - 2011-06-30 7:06 PM My friend Cathy thinks I should sign up for that and do it with her... after I got up from the floor and my side stitch from laughing subsided... I politely declined but thanked her for thinking I could. One day, sure... not this year. YOU need to let me know how to find you and cheer for you however!!
Hope I don't send you back to the floor by suggesting that perhaps you should look at the international distance portion of MiamiMan. It's not too much more than a sprint. At least that's what i keep telling myself as I head towards my first longer race! Ann-Marie |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() McFuzz - 2011-07-01 9:21 AM amd723 - 2011-06-30 6:06 PM Ann-Marie Congrats! It's always a bit disconcerting to sign up for something "big" and unknown, but the rewards when you meet that challenge will be HUGE! Thanks, I think I'm looking forward to it! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ann Marie - congrats on making the leap to HIM! Hopefully you have some warm water to train in. I however do not and am a complete wimp when it comes to cold water. I blew off the open water swim this morning. I was very tired ( but really, I was), was unclear as to when/where the group was going (...could have texted someone) but mainly was just a wuss. I'm going to have to do it sometime. And yes Steph, the water is way too cold. 62. The first time I did Racine HIM the water temp was 56. Now THAT IS F----ING COLD!!! Literally takes your breath away when you first get in. Think I swam half before I put my face in and had numb feet when I got out. Hard to run in the sand when you can't feel your feet. Rode the granny bike to whole foods to do something constructive today. Have a wonderful 4th weekend everyone! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() suzimmer - 2011-07-01 2:42 PM Ann Marie - congrats on making the leap to HIM! Hopefully you have some warm water to train in. I however do not and am a complete wimp when it comes to cold water. I blew off the open water swim this morning. I was very tired ( but really, I was), was unclear as to when/where the group was going (...could have texted someone) but mainly was just a wuss. I'm going to have to do it sometime. And yes Steph, the water is way too cold. 62. The first time I did Racine HIM the water temp was 56. Now THAT IS F----ING COLD!!! Literally takes your breath away when you first get in. Think I swam half before I put my face in and had numb feet when I got out. Hard to run in the sand when you can't feel your feet. Rode the granny bike to whole foods to do something constructive today. Have a wonderful 4th weekend everyone! Oh man, I don't care if it is 56* or 62*, that is stupid cold! Our water temps are in the 80s* - the lakes actually get too hot for me. For your 50th b-day you deserve warmer water! Good luck and enjoy your day! Ann-Marie |
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