jsiegs and slornow's Train Hard and Have Fun group - CLOSED for Training (Page 55)

Rob-thats great that you can reflect on everyone that has helped you get to the starting line.  I've enjoyed following your progress and look forward to an amazing race report.  You've done the work so enjoy the race and everything that comes with it.  Its such a huge accomplishment to put in the training and do the race.  I'm confident I would be crying like a baby when I finished thinking back on everyone that supported me.

Keep resting those legs.  Good that you have a veteran IM to help you through the process.

Randy

I haven't been on BT much recently, but I am thinking about you and all your amazing training.  I can't wait to read your race report.  Have a blast and take good notes   I want all the details.

Christy

Final week, Rob! I am bummed that I won't be able to make it down to Clermont this weekend. I was looking forward to meeting up with you, and becoming an honorary member of your entourage for the day. Best of luck though, I am will anxiously be waiting for your race report. 

Thank you all for the encouragement!!!!!  Almost there, I can't believe it!  I am twice as nervous as I was for the HIM in May.  Wahoo! lets do this!

Nick - bummer u can't make it, I will buy you a beer at the next one!

Randy - there will be tons of tears I am sure, can't wait to hear about your first IM

Christy - will give full race report with all the painful details

Nicole - thanks so much for your support and encouragement

Will keep you posted!

Rob-hope you have a great race this weekend!

Nicole-Isn't you HM this weekend?  Hope it goes well.

Randy

Yes, the half is this weekend - on Sunday! I am actually getting pretty nervous about it, but coordinating the logistics of my family that is traveling with me to St. Louis, coupled with a nasty sinus headache I've been battling for FOUR DAYS and a teaching engagement I did earlier this week has kept me from thinking too much about it. 

I'm feeling ready, the only iffy thing is that the sinus headache and resulting lack of sleep have really affected my nutrition. I probably haven't taken in as many calories as I should this week. But that might just be the taper, too. I don't know. I've just been very sleepy and headache-y and on meds all week. Let's hope I'm back to 100% by sunday! 

Rob - ditto - have a great race!

Wahoooooooooo!!!!!!!

14 hours 30 mins 

I AM AN IRONMAN!!!!

YEAH!!!! That's awesome.  How was it?  Can you walk today?

Life is good!  I am sore as a dog, going for a massage in 5 minutes but I am on cloud nine, race report just filed.  It was the best life changing thing I have ever done!!!!!!! Can't describe it.

CONGRATULATIONS Rob!!!!

I bet you are over the moon excited!!! What a huge accomplishment

I did my final tri of the year yesterday. You can read my report here: www.harmsweigh.net

I did podium, I came in third, out of three, LOL! But they actually listed some of the women by age group rather than Athena. This tri was really wacky and very unorganized - it was the inaugural.

My day ended even better than it began, it seems as I will in fact be out for 2012, we are expecting baby #2 July 5th I had a feeling I was pregnant, but refused to test before my race!

Even though I haven't been active on this board lately, I still get the notices which means I'm keeping up with the conversation. I hope everyone has a great off season, and an even better 2012!!

Thank you for everything!!

Hi Gang! I survived! I finished my first half-marathon. And you know what? It was a toughie. I had a real bad day out there. The race report is here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=272543 

I know most of you are ready to sign off, but I would love it if somebody could take a peek and let me know where I went wrong. I would also like to discuss cramping - this is the first time I've ever cramped up during a race and I would like to not have that happen again.

Anyway, despite the cramping, I really did love the experience and I can't wait to take a crack at the distance again. I'm so proud to have finished both of my distance goals for the year: conquering both an Oly distance triathlon and a half-marathon in the same year. Now I just have to work on strengthening those distances next year before jumping into anything bigger. 

But first? A nice long rest week. Ahhh.....  and to allow myself a little bit of time to appreciate all that I've experienced and learned this year. 

Wow! Busy here today....lots of good race reports.

Karla-great to have you check in. Congrats on the family expansion.  Really enjoyed the race report and pics.  There are no easy solutions with running.....it just takes time and miles.  Great job on the race thanks for sharing it with us.

Nicole-sorry about the cramps.  You showed alot of heart finishing with all of that going on.  Wish I could help more with the cramps.  Do agree that hydrating in the days before the race is important.  During the actual race you really dont need a ton of fluids.  You put some great training in and accomplished your goal of completing the race. You should be proud..you did a great job.

Rob-well we got us an Ironman in our group now. Loved the race report and have enjoyed following you in your journey to the finish line.  Absolutely super job.....you are a ROCKSTAR!!! When is your next IM

Randy  

Thanks : ),  Knee had been a little sore before but never like this, I think the hills had a lot to do with it too.  Yeah, only i train for a year for an event almost injury free and than race day get hurt

I am taking a few weeks off (yahoo!) and basking in the glory and beer! 

Thanks : ),  Knee had been a little sore before but never like this, I think the hills had a lot to do with it too.  Yeah, only i train for a year for an event almost injury free and than race day get hurt

I am taking a few weeks off (yahoo!) and basking in the glory and beer! 

Thanks, great half marathon, sorry to hear about the struggles but thats what makes these fun great job!!!!

Rob- Agree! I'm all ready to race again! I already miss the party. 

So.... what are you all doing next year?

Next year???? Good question.  I will probably continue to do mostly sprint and olympic distance events.  Maybe an early season (May) or Fall HIM.  Just depends on how work and family schedules look.  My son will be graduating HS next May so I am sure there will be some time commitments associated with that and the final part of the college search. Daughter will be a HS senior next year so lots going on there.

First event will be a local Sprint in late March or early April.  Right now I am just putting in miles on the bike and running to maintain a decent base. I got in the pool for the first time yesterday in 6-7 weeks and what do you know....I still do not really like swimming

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Randy