We Don't Just Tri - We Do (Season 2) - Closed (Page 15)

Originally posted by MamacitaT Finally went to the doctor. This is what I get for 4 weeks. Hopefully it will do the job and I can start running again.

Wow, does not look good but the hopefully it does the job.  Can you bike or swim?

Agree with Joe, it will depend on your base is.  It is normal for times to drop with distance.   In my case, a recent 5k pace for me was 7:20/mile.   two weeks ago I did a Ragnar race and during first leg, which was 10 miles, I ran at a 8:04 pace.  Here is a calculator I like to use to predict times.  I have found it fairly accurate and it also provides you with suggested training plans, if you don't already one ->https://www.mcmillanrunning.com

I am thinking the same.  Training for a half and actually running it is so much easier than the marathon.  I am now debating wether I will do a half or a full in October. 

Congratulations to both you and your wife!!!

Anyone still checking in?  My A race - IMLP - is less than 2 weeks away.   It will be a slug fest as I have not been able to put in the time.  As MountainDan once did, I am going to go for a swim and if I feel like it, will go for a ride.   If all works out, I may go for a run.  How is everyone else doing?

I have been checking in to see how all of you are doing hoping to live vicariously through you.

Unfortunately, I am like Thom and cannot run until this fall and my race season was ended as soon as it began. After 6 weeks in a C-boot, I am now doing PT 2x a week and have just been approved to get back on the bike. Instead of tris, I will look for some bike tours in the next few months and hope that I can get back to racing next spring. I hope to get in a Spartan Race in January to start my year.

Keep me posted on all your accomplishments!

I've been busy with school since June started, and that has cut down on my training (and checking in with everybody). While I wasn't able to race another tri this summer/fall, I was able to race a 1/2 marathon in September. It wasn't very well organized, and I did not train very well for it (I never got my mileage past 9 miles due to school responsibilities) but I got in at 2:15. I was able to get involved with our local cyclocross club this fall, which was an amazing way to change up my bike riding. I'd recommend everyone trying it if you enjoy new challenges. 

As for the winter, time to try to build up my base, get back in the pool (I've been out since August), and find out what races will catch my eye for 2015. 

Jynxy, 

congratulations!!! Finishing, regardless of time, is much better than a DNF.  And, while your time is not what you might have wanted it, I am sure you learned from the event.    I had a similar situation with my first marathon, 4:30 or so.  Very little training -7 weeks.   It was painful.  The following year I got a training plan and  followed it pretty closely.  Same marathon a year later 3:47.   Best of luck on the next one. 

Armando

Hey Derek, 

great to hear you got in the half and more importantly, that you discovered cyclocross.   Variety is the spice of life!