I'm thinking hard about not doing my race on Sunday. The forecast now is for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and temps in the low sixties. This is essentially a "practice" race for me. I was hoping to see some huge improvement from the last time I raced it in 2008. But otherwise it was mostly just to do a run through. I have another race on June 18.
I REALLY don't do well when it's cold. We have had such a cold spring and with precipitation so much later into the year. Current water temps at the reservoir are 61.Cold just makes me weak.
If I don't do the race, I can do an indoor brick tomorrow and get right back into my regular training schedule instead of having a week of recovery.
I guess I just don't see the point in being miserable doing something that is not a goal. And it's not like I haven't worked through terrible weather in the past. My last double century was in the pouring rain.But it was worth it to accomplish the goal.
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06-03-2011, 04:07 PM #1
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06-03-2011, 08:14 PM #2
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Debate debate... My kids are supposed to do the tri for kids... Not sure how I feel about that for all of the same reasons you stated above... I hope the weather isn't as harsh as predicted...
Hope you have a great day whichever you choose
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06-03-2011, 08:37 PM #3
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No point in being miserable. Life's too short.
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06-03-2011, 09:41 PM #4
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It's supposed to be our last long ride for TT.
I think you can better replicate what you need indoors than we can, and if I could do it indoors I would.
June-u-ary.
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06-04-2011, 08:54 AM #5
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I wouldn't blame you one little bit for not doing it. That will be a cold, miserable race. Having run a marathon last month in freezing rain the whole way and temps in the 50's- I was miserable and I just couldn't warm up. I can't imagine swimming in that cold water, riding in that cold/pelting rain and then trying to convince the muscles to run.
If you don't do it- none of us will think any less of you. I say go with the indoor brick and save yourself a week of recovery. Plus- you have another race in 2 weeks anyway. Save it for that one!Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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06-04-2011, 08:59 AM #6
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Indoor brick is done!
Killer bike session - much harder than I typically ride in a race. I didn't eat nearly enough - just don't think about it when I'm inside I guess.
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