PNW Tri Novices

[jesvetmed]

I didn't run the computer, but I wondered -- it seems unlikely that I would avg my fastest time ever on that ride! But it was a smooth, easy ride other than the bottlenecks. Sounded about 2m/hr too fast.

I think it was 12 miles... or 12.point.something?

[colby]

Was supposed to be 20k... .75k/20k/5k. Last year they shortened the swim by 250m (I was able to swim it in 15 minutes), this year it must have been back to the correct distance (took me 18 minutes).

I've never had problems with my computer before. I don't see how it could be 2 miles off. I know I was close to 20mph, but I was expecting to be under. I guess it's all relative to other people, to some degree, at least we were all measured with the same stick.

[Wahine]

You gals crack me up!!!

Salsa, thank you so much for that amazing story/race report. I loved it, grinning right now almost as much as you are in the photos. And than you for "bringing me to dinner". Did you actually fish in chips?? That is too funny.

I'll say it again, I'm so proud of you all.

[NbyNW]

Got home from the east coast very early this morning but have been following your race reports -- so psyched for everyone for meeting their goals this weekend! And the pictures are awesome, wish I could have been there. You all look like you're having a great time! And I'm so impressed by the shear scale of the event. Congratulations, everyone!!!

I noticed there's a similar thread re the bike distance on seatri.org today.

My own training update:

I've been swimming twice a week and adding 100 yds each session, and also feeling my stamina increase. Yay!

Bike workouts are pretty much covered by the commute. Would love to find time for a longer ride, but . . . you know how it can be. And I figure biking from home to pool to work is 2/3 of a supersprint.

Running has been a bit less consistent. I started out doing some short intervals a couple of weeks ago and on Friday was in the hotel gym b/c of thunderstorms in NYC (had originally been planning to do my old route in Central Park), but had horrible PMS pain - first time ever I felt I wasn't wearing enough support. So I did three 3-minute intervals with my arms crossed over my chest and then spent the rest of my time doing core work.

Today was supposed to be a run day too but the 1 am arrival home made it impossible to run before work. I figure an unscheduled rest day means I should be able to double-up later in the week.

Wherever I am on race day, that's where I'll be.

[NbyNW]

Welcome Connie! Sounds like you had a great time with your daughters.

I'm swimming at Evans Pool in Green Lake to get ready for the Sept. 7 tri in Federal Way.

Re what I'm planning to do in my "time off": I'm sure I'll have some performance goals after the first tri. But honestly all this swimming biking and running has been carrying me through my days at work, so that (as well as kicking old injuries to the curb!) is my big motivation. Last Wednesday I biked to the pool, swam 10 laps, then biked 5 miles to work. Felt like a champion. Really didn't mind pushing papers the rest of the day. One of these days I'm going to arrive at my office and just keep going . . .

This winter I will probably look to have someone coach me on my swim technique and just keep riding my bikes as much as possible.