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WOW! Gold challenge completed!
WOW!!
What a way to spend my birthday. The biggest part of my day was to see how the swim was going to go. My plan was to swim the first part of the swim as an Ironman distance event (2.4 miles). The longest that I have swam out until today was 1.2 miles for the California 70.3 event. I started my swim with the mind set of getting the 2.4 miles out of the way at an Ironman pace. As I was getting to the end I felt so good that I just kept swimming and finished the whole 4 miles in one shot! Yeah… Continue
Posted by Tim Martindale on August 25, 2008 at 11:19pm — No Comments
10 Minutes, 400 watts, and 45-years
I only had one advantage, one small window of opportunity to catch them, and I was going to make it count.
After all it was just one of those perfect days when the sun was warm without scorching the skin, the…
ContinuePosted by romanmica on August 25, 2008 at 12:37pm — No Comments
hate it when life (and death) gets in the way
had bad two weeks of very little training. We had two funerals one expected and one unexpected and thenhad some work deadlines that just killed my energy to try and train. my training total for the last 14 days a 5k run, a 8 mile run and a 10 mile run. good news is I finally broke 20 minutes for the 5k and the 3 yr old and 5 yr old completed their first 1 mile runs. they were racing their cousins and finished w/ no pain and said they had fun. so that's good news. Continue
Posted by Joe_h on August 25, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments
Bodyglide review!!
I got a chance to try out two samples of Bodyglide the Anti-chaffing and Sun Screen Stick (SPF 25)
I have used the regular Bodyglide in the past mainly on the Swim and Bike portion of my training and events. So I started out by using the Sun Screen Stick for my Ocean swims. I used it on my neck, under my arms and around my calves. Around my neck and arms it worked as good as the standard Bodyglide and it is nice knowing that I have Sun Screen on also. Around my calves, it seems to stick more to… Continue
Posted by Tim Martindale on August 24, 2008 at 10:50pm — No Comments
1/3 of the way to BRONZE
I have decided that due to life's circumstances, I need to go for Bronze AND include my races in the challenge. I am fine with this as honestly - I am doing a lot this week!
Sunday was the official start of my challenge, Monday was spent recovering from my race the day before hand and then Tuesday was spent running around with Mike due to job issues - he got a new job Tuesday! I managed a bike workout though, so that is pretty cool.
Here is the rundown so far:
TOTAL COMPLETED IN CHALLENGE/… Continue
Posted by })i({RunnerGirl on August 13, 2008 at 12:05pm — 2 Comments
TRIfecta part 1 - done.
Lansing Legislator Triathlon - Sprint
Total time - 1:34:02
Result: 2nd out of 7 in AG. ;)
SWIM : 14:38
T1 1:22
BIKE : 41:31
T2: 1:12
RUN: 35:12
Pre-race routine:
We camped at Sleepy Hollow campground to save time driving in the AM. It was myself, Lana, Al, Melissa, Dave and Jason. We grilled, jammed by the campfire (Al and Dave can play guitar well!) and hung out in the freezing cold tent. Oh did I mention the rain? Because it rained a lot! For… Continue
Posted by })i({RunnerGirl on August 11, 2008 at 12:51pm — No Comments
Let the games begin!
No, not the Olympics, which are a fine set of games in their own right! I am talking about the crazy week that I have planned for myself.
I have taken all of next week off from work to focus on health and accomplishing my challenge. Because I am turning 30... ugh.... a milestone year, I have a crazy challenge before me.
Posted by })i({RunnerGirl on August 8, 2008 at 1:23pm — No Comments
Congratulations to all finishers!
Greetings from Mexico and "Hi!" to all in the BFit/BDay community and congratulations/Happy Birthday to all that have recently completed their challenges and had birthdays! Loved the blogs and although it was hard to decide, I did vote!
Thanks again to all of you...I'm loving my new 2XU tri-uniform, and am feeling really inspired for my November IM (AZ.)
Keep up the good work! Kelly :) Continue
Posted by Kelly on August 7, 2008 at 4:05pm — No Comments
Bodyglide review
I got a chance to try out two samples of Bodyglide the Anti-chaffing and Sun Screen Stick (SPF 25). I was prompted to try these out after a nice five mile run I developed a grotesque blister on the side of my big toe. I tried out the Anti-chaffing first applying it to my toes, inner thighs and nipular region. After a nice 7 mile I am happy to report I developed no blisters and had no chaffing issues on my thighs or chest. I got similar results with the Sun Screen Stick.
I found both Bodyglide p… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on August 7, 2008 at 10:23am — No Comments
Endurance Buzz Round-up
Staring today, I'm introducing an exciting new feature on EverymanTri.
I know that many of you just don't have the time (what with all of the swimming, cycling and running your are doing all of the time) t…
ContinuePosted by romanmica on August 4, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments
DIY Du
went to the NJ shore over the weekend a thunderstorm kinda wiped out my plans for Saturday AM and the beers after dinner killed my Sunday AM ride plan too :( however did find some time in the afternoon and was able to get in a quick do it yoruself Du. 1 mile run 1 hr ride thru the crowded and nerve racking North Wildwood streets followed by a 1 mile run. the roads were just too crowded and I was too worried about someone opening their door on me to really enjoy the ride but I'm glad I got at lea… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on August 4, 2008 at 9:53am — No Comments
Standing in my office nekkid rubbing myself w/ baby wipes
As I stood there in my nekkidness wiping away the sweat my lunch run it finally dawned on me why everyone thinks I'm so "touched" when I talk about my tri training. normal people just don't do this. Lunchtime is time to stuff yourself and pass on more office gossip not go out and run up and down hills. I'm not a ironman but I'm at least a little bit hardcore. Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 30, 2008 at 10:49am — No Comments
Top Ten Newbie Mistakes
In the military they say that all the action happens at the tip of the spear. The sharply pointed end where the winners and losers are sorted out. For us newbie and amateur Clydesdale triathletes the ti…
Posted by romanmica on July 30, 2008 at 7:07am — No Comments
one good training weekend one good social weekend
last week got in a great 7 mile trail run on saturday and fantastic hilly 26 mile ride/1 mile run on sunday then all week my right knee was sore. I think I hurt playing volleyball the week before and it still is bugging me. it never hurt running/cycling on when I sat around. on Friday my dear wifey made a preemptive strike on my training by announcing that we'd be hosting a poker night at our house that night. had a great night hanging out with friends and family. at 3AM I decided the bike ride… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 28, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments
Ironman Wisconsin Race Review
Ironman Wisconsin (North American Sports race organaizer)
http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com
EveryMan Rating: 1 Brewskis
Rating Scale (based on the amount of beer needed after…
ContinuePosted by romanmica on July 23, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments
TRIfecta for 30
Since my 30th birthday is a milestone in my life, I am kicking my 20's in the butt BIG time.
You see, I have been planning this for months, and finally have it fine tuned and planned out. That is the analytical enginerd in me... must have a plan!
On 8/10 I am doing my 4th triathlon which happens to be the first leg of the TRIfecta, the Lansing Legislator.
On 8/11 I turn 30 and start in my 2nd leg of the TRIfecta - my B-fit B-day Challenge day!
On 8/12 - I hope to finish the chall… Continue
Posted by })i({RunnerGirl on July 18, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments
if aint' one thing
having a pretty great week of workouts so of course my knee decides to start to hurt. But it's not during or after a run or a bike it's when I'm sitting too much or get out of the car from driving. Still my knee is not happy about something so I'll play along and take today off and see what happens. That is best considering I'm doing the longest ride of my year tomorrow on the hilliest course I could find probably a good idea to rest up a little. Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 18, 2008 at 8:16am — No Comments
Finding happiness and health in a little challenge we call Bfit Bday.
Sorry that it has been so long. It has been a lifetime since I updated my progress on here. Or rather.. it seems that it has been a lifetime. So much has happened in just 2 months!
Life has been busy, but now that I am in the final month approaching my challenge, I am back in full swing.
Here is an update on what has gone on in the past 2 months. Click on the hyperlinks to read further details on races, training, or life happenings.
MAY… Continue
Posted by })i({RunnerGirl on July 17, 2008 at 1:47pm — 3 Comments
TDF Buzzkill
woke up early again and had a great workout. the sun was shining traffic was light. I rode up a local nasty hill that scares the bejesus out of me and felt strong for once got home in one piece and had time for a quick run -which did a mile loop in 8 minutes! walk into the house to the smell of coffee brewing - couldn't be more perfect.
Then I get into the office - one of the first emails I open says that Rico has tested positive for EPO and he and his team are out of the tour. talk about a kic… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 17, 2008 at 9:18am — No Comments
IS IT REALLY TRUE?!!!
Must be the Tour
egads! woke up at 5:45 to ride my bike?!?!? I rode for an hour avoiding the morning travelling public as much as possible to do 4 hill repeats - not a whole lot but still a decent workout. gotta say an early AM provides a bigger jolt than a large cup of coffee. I was bouncing all over my car in my morning traffic jam like a 3 yr old on a sugar high. going to try for an easy run at lunch to try and keep from crashing this afternoon.
update - ah the joys of diabetes I was going to run but for no… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 15, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments
Semi-Great weekend
Had a pretty great weekend even got in a great workout. Woke up at 4:45 AM saturday and dropped off my car for state inspection. I then rode 3 miles in the quasi-dawn to meet up with stranger I meet on the internet to do a 10 mile run w/ her. (Apparently I have some sort of abandonment issues cause all my training partners are on vacation and/or are injured so I decided to do a 10 mile run at the butt crack of dawn even though my training plan only called for 6) had a pretty great run talking ab… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 14, 2008 at 2:18pm — No Comments
Super High Intensity Training
I don't mean to brag, but I will. In fact I have to!
I'm so proud of my entire everyman team that I just must let you know all about it today, this minute, right now.
Consider yourself very luck…
ContinuePosted by romanmica on July 11, 2008 at 1:27pm — No Comments
7/10 Lunch run - I need a sponge
great day for running - sunny and 84. So I escpaed from my office and did park loop repeats. three 0.6 mile loops with a little hill in the beginning. did them in 3:03, 3;00 and 3:04 (last one I did the hill at the end) with a 90 second rest then did some pickups on the way back. it was a great workout. but i sweating like a pig by the end. I was able to sneak my way back into my office but I was just too damn hot to change back into my work clothes. so I spent the next 45 minutes answer email a… Continue
7/9 how is this possible - I miss my bike?
last week was spent on a business trip and then it was the holiday weekend with the typical running around like a lunatic to meet family and friend obligations. It was so busy that I didn't get any rides in at all and now it's Wed here again in philly and weather isn't cooperating at all so I haven't had any saddle time this week either. And now as I sit here all I can think about is getting out on the road ON MY BIKE! how did this happen I'm a runner for pete's sake. biking is a just a way to w… Continue
Posted by Joe_h on July 9, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
Vitamin or Painkiller
During the peak of the Dot-com bubble (read the 1998-2000) I was lucky enough to get to know a very energetic entrepreneur. Donna August…
Posted by romanmica on July 9, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments
My B-Fit B-Day Challenge!
I have a confession. Sadly, I didn't take many pictures. I'll explain as I go.
My birthday is July 3rd, 1980. It fell on a Thursday this year and if you do the math correctly, I turned 28. I have never taken my birthday off work but this year was different. I took Thursday off, had Friday off for the holiday and then of course Saturday and Sunday. It was a whole birthday weekend. Mr KT was on mission trip with the youth from our church and our "boarder" went home for the long weekend and so I h… Continue
Posted by KT on July 8, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments
Time For A Face Lift!
That's right!! It was long overdue and it has finally happened. Tunnessen Group Inc website just got a make over. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Posted by Jim on July 8, 2008 at 2:16pm — No Comments
You are what you eat!
A few years ago my good friend Steve turned my 11-year-old son unto the travel show called…
Posted by romanmica on June 23, 2008 at 3:50pm — 2 Comments
HTFU...the unfinished tale of the inaugural Kansas 70.3 triathlon
I suppose I should have thought HTFU at that very moment, but I didn't.
Let me explain.
I'm about 2 miles from the finish line at the inaugural…
ContinuePosted by romanmica on June 17, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments
IM AZ Nov. 08 anyone?!
Hi again! (sorry about the HUGE picture...don't exactly know what happened!) Roman says he's doing IM AZ in November...anyone else? Do we have a group of B-Fitters who will be there? It will be my first Ironman (I've just completed my first Half IM, so this year is gonna be, well, pretty awesome!) I will be coming to Tempe with a group of almost 15 teammates from my sports club in San Luis Potosi, Mexico...hopefully I can meet some of you there! Take care, Kelly :) Continue
Posted by Kelly on June 12, 2008 at 8:45am — No Comments
4 days left!!
My first triathlon is in just a few days and I feel ready to face it. My wife, daughter and wife's parents are all going to be there as well. I'm not sure how much they'll be able to see; the routes are single loops, so it's not like I'll be passing one area multiple times, except of course for the transition area that is. Continue
Posted by Jeff on June 11, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments
Post-Silver-Challenge Half Ironman!! Done!
Posted by Kelly on June 11, 2008 at 7:12pm — 2 Comments
Video from my B-fit challenge
It's late, but I posted a video from my B-fit birthday challenge. I actually forgot to post it here on the B-fit site after I got it done. Too much going on at my house I guess! (Oh well)
6hr 53 min total. Continue
Posted by toughnoodles on June 11, 2008 at 1:40pm — No Comments
Five "Green" ideas for the modern Endurance Athlete
Posted by romanmica on June 6, 2008 at 8:06am — 3 Comments
The pictures are uploaded. Here is Annn's journey to gold
Posted by Annn on June 3, 2008 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments
Hey gang finished my challenge this morning. Posted times in the finishers tent. Thanks for all the …
Hey gang finished my challenge this morning. Posted times in the finishers tent. Thanks for all the encouragement and good luck to all you other challengers. Keep chugging along. Continue
Posted by Mike English on June 3, 2008 at 7:04am — No Comments
Oops! I forgot to post my times!
Here are my times for my challenge!
(I just realized, that I goofed on the whole swimmers mile thing...I did an actual mile, versus the 1500 m...oh well!) :)
Day 1: swim-1 hour
bike-1 hour
run-35 minutes
Day 2: swim-55 minutes
bike-1 hour
run-30 min
Day 3: swim-50minutes
bike-1 hour
run-30 min Continue
Posted by Kelly on June 1, 2008 at 8:24am — No Comments
Silver Challenge-40th birthday-Done!
NOW FOR MY FIRST HALF-IRONMAN!!!!
Hello everyone! Just checking in to report on my BFitBDay.com Silver Challenge for my 40th birthday! I originally was to do the gold challenge, but as I have a half-ironman in a week, I decided to do the silver challenge for the sake of my now forty-year-old body! My photos are on my website: http://kellymay.hi5.com
I really enjoyed myself and the challenge was a very useful one, this close to my next race! My challenge worked out to roughly 2150km… Continue
Posted by Kelly on June 1, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments
Gold Achieved...in Colorado saltwater????
I love my birthday. I haven't worked on my birthday in almost 20 years. It's MY day to play. In birthdays past, I've run up Pikes Peak, done 7 hours rides and now, I've added this new element....the BFIT Bday challenge. This years was the most fun I've had with any of the birthday "treats" I give myself each year.
As noted in a previous post, I was a tad concerned about the length of the swim. In addition to being behind the curve with swimming, I have horrible chlorine allergies. One of my clo… Continue
Posted by Neal Oseland on May 29, 2008 at 3:06pm — 4 Comments
Here I go!!!
OK, I signed up a while back, and tomorrow marks 1 day before my 40th! I originally decided to do the gold, but, as I am signed up for a half-ironman race in 12 days, that just didn't seem right, so I am now going to do the silver challenge...4 mile swim, 40 mile bike and 10 mile run, but all over 3 days (that's right, right?) I'll start taking pictures and posting them tomorrow! Can't wait! :) Continue
Summary of my Birthday Challenge 2008/ May 15
Run: 9 miles in 1:35 hours
Swim part 1 in the morning 3 miles in 1:35 hours (Pool closed at 8 AM)
Bike part 1 Commuting to work: 14 miles, slow, multiple stops Pool-office-clinic-home to change bikes. (1 hour)
Bike part 2 On my trek 5200, to meet Steve at IBM and back home 23 miles 1:30 hours
Bike part 3, On my commuter to E. Ball pool (pool closed to lap swimming because of special olympics team=panic...)and to the U of A pool and to dinner 8 miles (45 min)
Swim part 2 evening: 1 mile 25 min.
B… Continue
Posted by Patricia on May 27, 2008 at 9:22am — No Comments
Summary of results
Swim (3mi) 2:18:02
Run (6mi) 53:16
Bike (36mi) 2:11:13
Total 5:22:31
Stared at 12:30pm ET finished by 11:55pm ET the same day. OK time for bed. Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 23, 2008 at 10:11pm — No Comments
Finished bike 36mi just before midnight
Do I get extra points for finishing the gold challenge in less than 12 hours? Just kidding. That was actually a goal that kind of evolved during the day. The big unknown was the swim and once I had it behind me and regained the balance (I was like off balance for an hour or so from being in horizontal position for so long). Anyways the bike is done I'll now go get some food to refuel and tomorrow I guess I'll take the race easier than usual. The bike time was 2:11:13. Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 23, 2008 at 10:06pm — No Comments
6mi run done in 53:16:07
I took some time after the pool swim to eat something and have about an hour with my son before I laced-up and went out to pick-up my race packet for the 5k run tomorrow morning. It was so nice outside that I decided to take the long route and put in the whole 6 miles. I did not rush things and just cruised easy to the town and back. I wonder how I'll do on my run tomorrow. I'll definitely report that here.
The activity is recorded on Garmin C… Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 23, 2008 at 7:07pm — No Comments
Swim complete 2:18:02
I was lucky, the pool was almost empty. During the peak hours there were 3 swimmers. Very cool. I swam at very easy pace to enjoy the afternoon and finished the swim in 2:18:02. I go out fr a run soon - it is still very nice and I need to pickup a race packet for tomorrow so I'll just run down there pick it up and run back. Should be just about 6 miles. And I'll be biking later in the evening. 36 miles on the bike sounds like nothing compared to the 3 mi swim... First time I swam this far. I did… Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 23, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments
Starting in about 15 minutes
Will be heading down to the pool in about 15 minutes. I'll take pictures as I go. Should be done by tomorrow morning after I finish the 5k road race in my town. Updates on Twitter - pity I can not link it here. Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 23, 2008 at 9:54am — 2 Comments
Three weeks till my first Tri!!
I haven't posted in a couple of weeks, been pretty busy with traveling for work. Training is going well and I am pretty happy with the 5 mile race in the Garden of the Gods that I ran in. I completed it in just under 48 minutes which put my pace at around 9.5 minutes per mile. That is not going to set any speed records, but since I haven't participated in any type of racing since high school, I am definitely happy with it. In about one week, I'll be doing a 50 mile bike ride in the Castle Rock a… Continue
Posted by Jeff on May 22, 2008 at 8:58pm — No Comments
The Rocky Mountain Way
After I've read the newspaper, tried and failed to get on the non existent free wireless network, and forgotten the earphones to my iPod on the plane on the way out, I like to play a… Continue
Posted by romanmica on May 22, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments
Hornet Juice test
I tested the first batch of the Hornet Juice this morning. The plan was to workout for about an hour on the bike with long warm-up and about 30 minutes of hill climbing at 65-75rpm. Mixed the juice with water and drank it few minutes before getting on the bike. The taste was not the best one, but also not the worst from all the supplements I tried so far. Some people may call it acquired taste. What I mean is that I can get used to it. The I hopped on the bike and although I was not sleeping muc… Continue
Posted by Jan Musil on May 21, 2008 at 6:17am — No Comments
Moving back...
I am moving my blog posting back to my other blog ( http://brad-teamskinny.blogspot.com/ ). Not sure why I am doing that, but I am. I like to change things up every so often. Thats just the way I am.
The first posts over there will be on my thoughts on the bike portion of the challenge, followed thereafter by my thoughts on the run. Logical, no?
And I already added my Finishers Ribbon to the new site. YAY Me, I finished GOLD!!!
See you all on the other side....
Brad (Skinny) Continue
Posted by Skinny on May 21, 2008 at 1:39am — No Comments
Race Report: Columbia Triathlon
First triathlon of the 2008 season is behind me. Really, it was a chance to kick all the cobwebs off, practice transition… Continue
Posted by Adam Lesser on May 20, 2008 at 10:18am — 1 Comment
Gold B-Fit Bday Challenge Done and Done
Wednesday May 14 was my 26th Birthday. I completed a 2 miles swim in 1:10, 26 mile ride (that turned into 34 miles - ironman coming soon) 2:06 and a 6 mile run in 57 minutes.
A full post with photos to come soon.
There is no better way to celebrate your birthday than to challenge yourself and find that you are far more fit than the year before.
Done and Done!!!! Continue
Finished the challenge!
Yesterday it was my birthday and I took the challenge of doing all 3 events within 24 hours on weekday when I had to work at least 6 hours. Other challenge of planning 4 miles swim, 9 miles run and 49 miles ride in Tucson in May is that it could be very hot so the hours available to do the run and ride become limited too.
I will post a longer explanation about how my day went with pictures to illustrate the different venues I used.
It is a great feeling to be done, it was a hard day and long day… Continue
Posted by Patricia on May 16, 2008 at 7:51am — 2 Comments
I forgot....this challenge requires a swim
I heard about the challenge on the Ironmantalk Podcast one day and it sounded like something to keep me going through the month of May (my bday is May 29th). My priority race for the season is Ironman Arizona in late November so I thought this would be a great motivator this "early" in my season. I thought this would be a breeze...just another training day. Well, I took on a challenge to swim 50k for the month of May. Swimming is my weakness so I put a big focus there and have some people holdin… Continue
Posted by Neal Oseland on May 14, 2008 at 1:44pm — 1 Comment
Done...and tired.
Gotta say....swimming 3 miles is not that fun in a pool. Get that out there. Off my chest. Good. I'm sooooooo glad I'm not in my 40's or 50's. When I get there....NO GOLD CHALLENGE FOR ME!!! :)
The results for my 35th birthday...
Swim: 2:06
Bike: 1:56 (18mph avg)
Run: 41.12 (8:10-ish)
Swim went okay...really dragged at the end. Pool swim, 102 laps. Not really much to say. Took a short break at 2 miles because I was pretty thirsty. Finished the final 34 laps. Got out and drove over for my bike… Continue
Posted by TriDummy on May 12, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments
And I'm Golden
I thought the 3 mile swim was going to be the toughest of these distances, but due to a half marathon 2 days ago (I'm still walking stairs one at a time - graduated from walking down backwards though) my legs were not in the best shape and these 8 simple miles SUCKED big time!
But first I went for a little bike ride. Great beautiful day out there. I took the day off of work for my challenge and must admit it was nice riding during the day while most people were at work. Still more traffic than… Continue
Posted by GG Iron Guy on May 12, 2008 at 4:37pm — 1 Comment
Gold Challenge Week
The week is upon us, I will be completing the gold challenge over the weekend. Not sure how I will document it for you all yet but I will do my best. Thanks Roman for this wonderful idea, I am looking forward to it. Continue
Posted by Triseverance on May 12, 2008 at 2:42pm — No Comments
One down two to go
Very happy to say that I just finished my longest swim ever! 3 miles done, 38 mile bike ride coming up, it looks beautiful outside and should be a very pleasant ride.
3 mile swim in 1:47:11 (I did take about 10 minutes in breaks, so actual swimming time was 1:37:24)
Time for a ride Continue
Posted by GG Iron Guy on May 12, 2008 at 10:56am — 2 Comments
Post Challenge Thoughts: The Swim
Now that I have had time to sit back, relax, and reflect on the challenge, I have realized a few things.
1) A 3 mile swim isn't as scary as it sounded
Actually, a 3 mile POOL swim isn't that bad. Open water would kill me. Sure, it took me through 3 separate lifeguard shifts, and I had tile marks pressed into my arms from leaning against the side, but with enough time and taking breaks, 3 miles is easily doable.
2) Technique is HUGE
As I was training for this swim, I read all the… Continue
Gold Challenge Tomorrow (05/11/2008)
Because I'll be on vacation for my B-day, I'll be busting out the Gold Challenge tomorrow during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
The Plan:
0530 hours: Swim 3 miles at local rec center.
0800 hours: Drive to LETR start line and get bike ready. (The torch runners start at 0800 hours)
0830 hours: Bike 35 miles. (planning to go out 20 and back 15, which should catch me up with the LETR runners)
1030 hours: Drop bike into LETR trailer and begin 5-mile run.
1115 hours: Done with ru… Continue
4 days for the challenge
My birthday is on Thursday and for the B-fit bday to be a true challenge I have to do it in 24 hours, since every week I do more than my triathlon distances with my regularly schedule workouts and using my bike as mode of transportation. The other challenge is that I work on Thursday, so I am arranging my events around work hours. Fortunately I have some flexibility and could start at 9 and leave a little earlier around 3:30. So the schedule is to wake up really early (4 AM) and run to a public… Continue
Say What?
OK, here it goes, my cry for help.I have one burning race question that I cannot, and have not been able to answer.
I must admit that…