McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 93)

amd723 - 2011-06-26 11:16 AM

 

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

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. 

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. 

stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp::

stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp::

stephsprint - 2011-06-28 10:00 AM OK signed up for Monday's Tri. ::gulp::

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.

suzimmer - 2011-06-30 11:22 AM

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.   

 

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. 

amd723 - 2011-06-30 7:06 PM

Yikes!  I just signed up for my first HIM  I've been thinking about it for awhile and was waiting to see how my first Oly went in 3 weeks, but the registration fee is set to increase at midnight tonight; so I bit the bullet and registered.  I've been very consistent with my training and have no real concerns with the swim or run, but the bike - run combo does have me concerned.  Looks like I will be putting a lot of time in the saddle in the coming weeks/months.

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

amd723 - 2011-06-30 6:06 PM

Yikes!  I just signed up for my first HIM  I've been thinking about it for awhile and was waiting to see how my first Oly went in 3 weeks, but the registration fee is set to increase at midnight tonight; so I bit the bullet and registered.  I've been very consistent with my training and have no real concerns with the swim or run, but the bike - run combo does have me concerned.  Looks like I will be putting a lot of time in the saddle in the coming weeks/months.

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

stephsprint - 2011-06-30 8:19 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!!

McFuzz - 2011-07-01 9:21 AM

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! 

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!