Bought some Speed Play peddals and new shoes today!

[spazzdog]

No, don't go there. True the initial investment can be high, but it levels out, unless you're a gear hound like me

It sounds like you've really thrown yourself into training for this tri and the MS150. Going from very little running/no cycling to what sounds like a heavy schedule.

My opinion - back out of the race(s). It's not worth the damage. You've gotten and can still submit your pledges for the MS ride... that is, after all, what matters... the $$ to get the research to find a cure.

I rode the 2000 AidsRide injured. It was 2 yrs before I could ride again.

Back off - rest, yoga, ice and then after a couple of weeks come back SLOW. An easy 3 mi run. An easy 10 mile ride. Concentrate on the swim thing for a while... it's non impact, non-weight bearing. Do that simple, easy stuff for a couple weeks... then increase either the bike or the run by 10%. The next week increase the other 10%.

Set a date for an event further out in the season... if you break your body down too much, you won't be fit for any fun.

spazz, who really understands the frustration.

[KSH]

No, don't go there. True the initial investment can be high, but it levels out, unless you're a gear hound like me

It sounds like you've really thrown yourself into training for this tri and the MS150. Going from very little running/no cycling to what sounds like a heavy schedule.

My opinion - back out of the race(s). It's not worth the damage. You've gotten and can still submit your pledges for the MS ride... that is, after all, what matters... the $$ to get the research to find a cure.

I rode the 2000 AidsRide injured. It was 2 yrs before I could ride again.

Back off - rest, yoga, ice and then after a couple of weeks come back SLOW. An easy 3 mi run. An easy 10 mile ride. Concentrate on the swim thing for a while... it's non impact, non-weight bearing. Do that simple, easy stuff for a couple weeks... then increase either the bike or the run by 10%. The next week increase the other 10%.

Set a date for an event further out in the season... if you break your body down too much, you won't be fit for any fun.

spazz, who really understands the frustration.

Thanks for the advice... care and concern. I really do appreciate it.

Unfortunately, I have 5 other people wrapped up in the MS150 plans with me. So, it must be done. And I should be fine, if I take it easy.

After the MS150... I will decide what my plan of action will be. I will stick to as much swimming as possible... and chill out. And as far as running... it's a serious run if I run over 3 miles at a time. Trust me, I am not as hardcore as I may sound.

Thanks again!

[joyrider]

KSH - any chance you could do the MS150 on the back of a tandem?

[KSH]

KSH - any chance you could do the MS150 on the back of a tandem?

How very sweet of you to offer up your services!!!

[joyrider]

I wouldn't be able to make it to the first rest stop! Well, I might, but then I'd probably climb off the bike and lay down and cry. And then I'd call my mommy and ask her to come get me.
Yeah, I meant for you to ride behind someone big and strong! Someone who'll pretend not to notice your bare feet resting on his lower back for most of the ride!

[KSH]

That's fine... I see how it is JoyRider!


Anyhoo... the race is 3 days away... and I have pretty much come to the realization, that there is no way in hell I can pedal 80+ miles each day, on my gimpy knee.

So, I am going to do the best I can... go as far as I can... going as slow as I can.

Very likely that I will only make it 20 miles... that is when the pain always hits.

When the pain becomes accute then I going to take the slacker van... and go hang out with my friends and family at the overnight stop.

[joyrider]

So how did the ride go?