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jgerbodegrant - 2009-06-09 3:57 PM Yeah...I ate the same thing I normally eat.  I had a bowl of kashi with milk and a banana.  You think the milk just isn't a good idea?  I never work out in the mornings, so maybe that's just it.  It seems obvious...just hope I'm not missing something.

bkress - 2009-06-09 9:28 PM Hey everyone,

I completed my first Sprint Tri over the weekend. My results are posted at this link

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=163363

I was close to finishing at my goal of the top 100 and I believe that I was 25th in my age group which means I achieved my goal of top 30. I felt good about all aspects of the race, but was a little off my pace for the swim, but I made it up on the bike.

I also bruised my heel three days before the race and it hindered my ability to run with my normal stride. I was pleased with my time despite that hinderence.

I look forward to my next race. I love the competition and I learned some things that you can't learn no matter how many videos you look at or blogs and articles that you read.

Best to you all.

Brian

whizzards23 - 2009-06-16 2:57 PM A couple of random things:

First, I did my first OWS tri this past weekend.  It was a mini sprint, just 400m swim, 11mi bike, 2mi run.  Having never swam in open water before (I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years), I'll be the first to say that it was a WHOLE different ballgame.  I wasn't very nervous about it going in since I'm pretty comfortable in the water, but 2 major observations: 1) sighting a bouy when you are swimming directly towards the rising sun is nearly impossible.  I relied on the 2 swimmers next to me, praying they knew where they were going.  2) Open water takes a lot more out of you than a pool swim.  I dont know if its fighting any current, breaking up your rhythm to sight or what, but I was more fatigued coming out of the water than I felt I should be.  It didn't help that I caught the wave ahead of me and had to weave in and out of some people floating on their back. 

Second, more of a question.  I have not been running much more than 10 miles a week.  I'll usually get two 4-6 mi runs in, maybe a shorter one off the bike on the weekend.  I am planning on/need to up the mileage in the coming months, but here's my question.  There is a 15k race in almost exactly a month.  Not that entry fees for runs are much, but my company will pay for this one.  I've run four or five 5ks in recent months, and have done decently well.  But can I realistically get ready for a 15k race in 4 short weeks?  I know I could probably go out and jog the distance tomorrow, but I want to be able to race it decently well.  Feasible? 

jgerbodegrant - 2009-06-17 11:16 AM Dude...that's like totally one of those who the f knows kind of questions.  You'll just have to try it out.  Like I want to know why I can go out for a 20 mile bike ride and keep a 22 mph pace, but can't run a sub 25 min 5k.

mangorunner123 - 2009-06-17 12:02 PM OK all! 

Lets discuss training tips. A tip that I can give is if you have a day in your week when you can not get an easy run in the time alloted because life getting in the way, replace that workout with a shorter distance (less time) and also a Harder effort.

-Mango 

mangorunner123 - 2009-06-21 11:39 AM OK who out there uses compression socks? I have been using them for about a year. I only use them for recovery. There has been some research done that shows they speed recovery so you are not as sore for your next training day. I am watching Ironman Coeur d'Alene today and I am noticing there are some people wearing them during racing. I can not find any research on the benefit of wearing the socks during exercise but the thought is that it decrease the amount of vibration the muscles take during the race. Does anyone use the compression socks during the race, that they can give us a first hand account how they work on race day?In the mean time buy a pair of compressions socks to recover better from your hard days and if you don't want to shell out $50 for a pair of socks you could just buy Grampa compression socks, they are just as good. Train Hard,Mango

mangorunner123 - 2009-07-08 2:38 PM I find that Cervelo has some really great deals and they really are high quality bikes. They have great customer support and it was in the price range I was looking in. Now, I can think of other bike that are higher end than my P2SL but the price is more. Where is your price range? 

whizzards23 - 2009-07-17 12:26 PM Tryin to get this thing more lively...

Any luck on the bike shopping?  Progress?  Researching?  Taking your time? 

mangorunner123 - 2009-07-22 1:32 PMI think if you were to hold off until winter the bike sales will be a lot better. Just think, starting the season off with a brand new bike rather than half way through the season switching bikes. 

-Mango