Ernesto's group (4th season) - Closed (Page 99)

Well done!  Waiting for the RR.

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Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00
Andy S 11/ B 5/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 25 Time 15:13:27
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 22 Time 25:14:53
Barry S 2/ B 5/ R 13 Rest 4 Total 20 Time 21:15:22
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 time 17:25:10
Chris S 5/B 6/R 7 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 22:52:05
Joe P S2/B3/R12 Rest 3 Total 16 Time 14:47:37
Ernesto S 3/ B 5/ R 7 Rest 6 Total 15 Time 13:35:46
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49

Today's race, it seems somehow the timing got screwy, it gave me a swim time that was way longer than what I actually did, then a 1 minute 0 seconds flat T1 time, then it didn't give me a swim rank for my age group and overall.

Updating for my ride yesterday and my run today. Getting fit here!

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 22 Time 25:14:53
Barry S 2/ B 5/ R 13 Rest 4 Total 20 Time 21:15:22
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 time 17:25:10
Chris S 5/B 6/R 7 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 22:52:05
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58
Joe P S2/B3/R12 Rest 3 Total 16 Time 14:47:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49

4 mile run 30:10. We had a new arrival at our home today. Our exchange student from Japan arrived for a 1 month language program through 4h. Daughter #2 met him last week in Japan and she said he was very nice. He loves swimming, biking, running and baseball, so he found the right family.

Gabe- Daughter #1 is in the capital now. She has your contact info. Our friend in the city was able to get time off, so they are doing some adventure stuff. 

Chris and Andy, good races. Congratulations!

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 22 Time 25:14:53
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20
Barry S 2/ B 5/ R 13 Rest 4 Total 20 Time 21:15:22
Chris S 5/B 6/R 7 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 22:52:05
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58
Joe P S2/B3/R12 Rest 3 Total 16 Time 14:47:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49

Congratulations Chris and Andy on your races!

32 minute swim this evening

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 22 Time 25:14:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20 
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R12 Rest 3 Total 16 Time 14:47:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49 

Congratulations Chris on a very well executed race and great time!  Andy, also congrats on a good race and huge time improvement!

Just finished a 1:50 on the drainer tonight

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20 
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R12 Rest 3 Total 16 Time 14:47:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49 

Chris and Andy - Great jobs. 

Chris - enjoyed your RR.  Your comment about biking is something I realized quickly after finishing my first HIM.  At longer distances, you really can't overtrain on the bike.   Time spent in the saddle will make all the difference going forward and will set you up for your stength - the run. 

Catching up for the weekend runs at the Jersey Shore.

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20 
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R14 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 16:52:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 0 Rest 10 Total 12 Time 8:24:40 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49 

Chris and Andy - great races.  Sucks about the yellow jacket.  I got stung yesterday while mowing the lawn and moving a teeter totter - I'm still pissed about it.  I can't imagine how pissed you were when it happened 6+ times during a race. 

Made it to the track this morning.  First attempt at running since June 3rd and first atempt at what could be approximated as running by Maffetone's philosophy.  Pfitzinger plan had me warm up with 10 minutes walking followed by 5 running, 5 walking, 5 running and 5 walking.  Goal of workout was to see how leg responded to stress of running.  Walking breaks in middle of running was to allow me an opportunity to slow down and see if there was pain present.  Goal HR was 140.  I did a bit better on the second interval.  First interval I started too fast and had trouble bringing HR down.  I felt some tenderness in the tendon but no pain or soreness in the spot where the stress fracture was/is.  Walking fine with no pain after run.  I need to do better at doing my strength and flexibility exercises for my tendon.  I run again on Thursday and hope to swim today.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/202233657

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20 
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R14 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 16:52:37 
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 13 Time 9:04:47 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49 

I'm on vacation in upstate NY.  Very limited internet and phone.  I raced last Sunday in the Couples Tri.  My teammate and I took 3rd in the Friends Over 99 division.  They add the ages together.  I'll eventually get a race report done.  I'll also get my July data updated.

Chris and Andy, congrats on your races.  Chris, need to pick your brain on your nutrition.  My first HIM is Sep 30.  Need to get my butt in gear when I get back to Texas.

Mitch, glad you got medical clearance!

Chris and Andy, Great races.

I love my LBS (Racer's Edge in Boca Raton, FL). Brought the aerobars that Ernesto send me (thanks again, a million times). They installed them and then spent about 1 hr getting fit (retul); needed a new seat post (expected) and wanted a new saddle. Total charge for the fitting = 0. Not bad considering I did not buy the aerobars from them.

Regarding the saddle, I mentioned to him the ISM and Cobb; he suggested I tried the Profile Design Tri-strike saddle first. Significantly less expensive and he said he gets the same positive reviews from his customers as with the other saddles. I always have the option of trading up if I don't like it. Although it weights more (not worried about that at this stage of my cycling prowess), since its a full saddle it might be a better option until I get fully comfortable on aero position.

All in all a great experience. Of course I was VERY eager to give thema  test run, and today I wake up to pouring rain. ARGGHH! Maybe tomorrow...

13 mile bike 42:04

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53
Jim S 5/ B 9/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 23 time 18:37:24
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58
Joe P S2/B3/R14 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 16:52:37
Mitch S 7 / B 5 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 13 Time 9:04:47
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49

Always good to have a solid LBS, but bear in mind that a true Retul fit usually takes several hours.  Did they do baseline measurements of your body, movements, flexibility? These, along with specific bike measurements, are key data elements which need to be keyed in before the computerized analysis can be conducted.  You don't need all the Retul bells and whistles for a proper bike fit. 

Swim at lunch.  Found out instead of giving me my money back the race company for the race I ditched in June (due to injury) moved my entry to their Sept race.  I was signed up for the sprint.  Had planned on doing Oly in the fall.  Should I go for the Oly?  My hesitancy is on my leg. I imagine I can wait a few weeks to see how the running goes.  I'd also have to ramp up my swimming.  Thoughts?

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20 
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 14 Rest 4 Total 21 Time 21:47:22 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R14 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 16:52:37 
Mitch S 8 / B 5 / R 1 Rest 11 Total 14 Time 9:37:17 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49 

Got my race report up for the HIM this past weekend.  I'm glad I did it, even though I wasn't planning on it, now I know what I need to work on for my next race coming up in August.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=452270&posts=1#M4325961

This is the LBS shop I got my bike from, so they had my measurements from before. I know it wasn't a full retul session, but still nice that they took the time for something I didn't buy there.

And besides, if I get a full retul session and my bike fit is perfect, what excuse am I going to have for my poor biking?

Swim at lunch.  Found out instead of giving me my money back the race company for the race I ditched in June (due to injury) moved my entry to their Sept race.  I was signed up for the sprint.  Had planned on doing Oly in the fall.  Should I go for the Oly?  My hesitancy is on my leg. I imagine I can wait a few weeks to see how the running goes.  I'd also have to ramp up my swimming.  Thoughts?

Mitch- Are you coming to Tawas, or are you doing one of the other ones?

Doing the Championship race at Belle Isle.  If I can get my Admiral's approval (my lovely wife) I am thinking of looking for Tawas to be my first HIM next year.  I think I should have enough time in my schedule next year to train adequately for a HIM.

Congratulations Chris and Andy!!

i have been observing same decrease in participants since i turned 50 in 2007.  it is one of the factors that continues to motivate me.  i dream that perhaps someday, if i keep training and with major help of our longevity genes, i will be able to be on the podium at the senior olympics or Age Group Nationals.

For women over 50, the decline is even more marked than for men.  however, in the 2 races i have done this year, I have noticed an increase in my 55-59 age group.  last year in 2 races, i won my 50-54 age group and this year in the same 2 races, same courses, i came in 3rd in 55-59 age group.  One race was sprint tri and one was state TT championships. i had PRs in both this year, but the number of competitors increased compared to last year.  So , the decline over 50 and even more so over 60 is still very obvious, but due to increase in participants this year, i wonder if other women in 55-59 age group have realized that with a little effort they too could be on the podium.  Would that not be great !!??

Andy S 12/ B 6/ R 10 Rest 6 Total 28 Time 21:20:51 
Scott S 6/ B 8/ R 11 Rest 3 Total 25 Time 23:08:00 
Gabe S 3/ B 7/ R 12 Rest 4 Total 23 Time 27:04:53 
Jim S 5/ B 8/ R 9 Rest 6 Total 22 time 17:55:20
Barry S 3/ B 5/ R 15 Rest 4 Total 22 Time 22:38:02  
Chris S 6/B 7/R 8 Rest 6 Total 21 Time 28:39:54 
Ernesto S 3/ B 6/ R 8 Rest 7 Total 17 Time 17:05:58 
Joe P S2/B3/R14 Rest 4 Total 18 Time 16:52:37 
Mitch S 8 / B 5 / R 1 Rest 11 Total 14 Time 9:37:17 
Charlotte S2/B4/R5 Rest 4+ Total 11 Time 8:53:22 
Jackie S 2/ B 3/ R 2 Rest 6 Total 7 Time 8:30:24 
Scott P. S 0 / B 0 / R 1 Rest 10 Total 1 Time 33:49