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Yeah, that's awesome!
About shin splints -- dunno if I told you my recovery story. But it's posted on the heel pain thread.
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Thread: My First Brick!!
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03-19-2007, 05:55 AM #1
Ride it Like You Stole It
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My First Brick!!
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I have been struggling with shin splints but I was feeling a little frisky Saturday morning when I started my 5k run/walk. The sun was out and I felt AWESOME! I finished in 40 min which is slow (I had to stop and pick up doggie doo twice
). The wind had picked up and it was about 38 degrees so I opted for the trainer. I peeled off my outer layers and popped in the Carmichael time trial dvd and off I pedaled. I don't think I've ridden that hard in ages cause my legs were shot coming off the bike. I was on the bike for 65minutes (no computer) but I know I hit at least 15 trainer miles - guessing it would have been closer to 20 on the road. Anywho, I switched shoes and put the outer layers back on and out I trotted for a 1 mile run/walk sanse dogs (it was all about me this time ). I had a huge knot in my right calf by this time and the shins were on fire, but I did it! A pitifully slow 12 minute mile but the accomplishment was well worth it. I am so looking forward to race day and some supporters cheering me on and completing this important goal for me.
I have 7 weeks to get over this shin splint crap (I see the pediatrist on Friday) and shave off some time. A huge thank you to you ladies for sharing your stories and motivation. I have always been a closet "I wanna be a triathlete at least once" person. Now I'm actually DOING it by starting with a duathlon. What would I do without the TE gals??Dar
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03-19-2007, 12:02 PM #2
Going gluten-free
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~ Susie
"Keep plugging along. The finish line is getting closer with every step. When you see it, you won't remember that you are hurting, that anything has gone wrong, or just how slow or fast you are.
You will just know that you are going to finish and that was what you set out to do."
-- Michael Pate, "When Big Boys Tri"
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03-19-2007, 12:12 PM #3
Speed Demon
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Great job on your first brick!
I know what you mean about the dogs, its hard to keep a steady pace. Mine actually tripped me last weekend and I went down. No damage, but its hard to keep track of how much time you have to add when they keep stopping you. I don't know if I'll be taking her again anytime soon.
Good luck with the shin splints, take it easy.The best part about going up hills is riding back down!
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03-20-2007, 09:50 AM #4
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Excellent! Pretty soon you'll be a strung out tri junkie like the rest of us.
