kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2011 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 93)

Medium Mountains today:

And Tejay looks adorable in his polka dots:

DeFeet has special HTC polka dot socks for him.  He's 22 and super excited.  I think its cute.

jarvy01 - 2011-07-10 12:51 PM I placed third in my age group this morning with a 1:21.  Things fell into place nicely   Splits aren't up yet.  I will post a race report once I write it!!

That is just great Jen!!! So happy for you! Can't wait to read your race report!

jarvy01 - 2011-07-10 10:51 AM I placed third in my age group this morning with a 1:21.  Things fell into place nicely   Splits aren't up yet.  I will post a race report once I write it!!

Congratulations, Jen! Nice job.

jarvy01 - 2011-07-10 12:51 PM I placed third in my age group this morning with a 1:21.  Things fell into place nicely   Splits aren't up yet.  I will post a race report once I write it!!

Nice job!

Thanks, everyone!  It was just a small, local triathlon, so there were probably only 12 people in my age group (that time wouldn't have gotten me anywhere in a large tri).  Still, though, it is a huge booster, and I dramatically improved my bike time, which was my goal. I didn't panic on the swim either  

Heck, I'd take 3rd from the bottom of my age group at this point!

poured down rain again today- so spent the day trying to tie up loose ends on this remodel project. Might not have been a training day, but I am still tired

jarvy01 - 2011-07-10 10:51 AM I placed third in my age group this morning with a 1:21.  Things fell into place nicely   Splits aren't up yet.  I will post a race report once I write it!!

congrats to you on the finish. Even in a small one-3rd out of 12 is great

I thought I would post my 18 mile experience and get thoughts.  It overall was a really great run for me, except I keep having calf cramping issues.  I probably could of drank more in the first 6 miles, but I guess I forgot and then got anal about it by 6 (getting hotter then).  What else can I do for my calf cramping . . . more strengthening? endurolytes (not sure where I will stash more crap in my belt)?  Any thoughts will help. Thanks

No highs and lows on the gels!!!  I think I will stick with them.  Went with the powerbar energy bar for pre-run.

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18 miler along algonquin trail. Out and back. Aid stations at 3.25 and 6 miles. Nutrition seemed to be better. About 10 8 oz bottles total, but after 6 miles was more anal about sipping on every 1 minute rest (also getting hotter at that point). Also, took gel sips every 30 minutes. 

Nutrition: 
+2 bottles - Started 
+1 bottled added - 3.25 (drank 2 by 6 mile aid station) 
+3 at 6 mile aid station for total of 4 bottles since next aid would be at 12 miles.(drank all 4 in those 6 miles) 
+ 3 bottles at aid station 12 
+1 bottle of water at last aid station 15 miles 
10 bottles total. Need to sip more earlier. 

First several miles went good. Ran 11's on the run and about 14-15 on the walk. Was tight on the back of my legs by 7. By 12 my calves were VERY STRONGLY THREATENING to cramp and tried to at the 12 mile aid station. Last 2 miles were hard cuz of calves were tight and ready to cramp at any time. Otherwise, the run went very well. If I can get rid of the cramping, run will be much, much better. 

Heat & race related question:  Muncie 70.3 was this past weekend, about 90 degrees.  A friend of mine posted she should been pulled from the race at 4 miles as her HR was 200+ (she is in the 50-54 age group and middle of the pack).  She said she was incorherent and totally oblivious.  I guess the volunteer poured water on her, gave her pepsi and a banana and she was able to finish.

I know people get a little nuts racing, but when you get to this point are you unable to make decisions for yourself and as you are in the red zone, you go further cuz you don't know any better?  You refuse to quit?

She then posted today how she was glad she finished and pushed her comfort zone . . . . I was like, you didn't push your comfort zone, you surpassed and and entered the hospital zone.  It this not that big of a deal and I am overly worried, or do people tend to brush it off after.  It seems to me that was getting or was very serious

I am jealous. . . I can't ride with no hands.  I could as a kid, but not anymore for some reason. hhhmmm

You should practice your pose, when you win you will have it down!!

10.8 OZ of fluid for an 18 mile run is not much.  You need to schedule drinking and eating.  once ypou fall behind you cant catch up.  The cramps are likely fitness related not hydration.  Keep at it.  Great effort, out for an 18 miler of my own now after blowing it off yesterday.