How Hard Can It Be? Year 3

[Pika]

unassited dips and pull-ups!! way to go! Those two exercises are in my long term goals- nice to see it is possible for women to do them.
Good luck on Sunday- I am sure you will do great!!
( hopefully the weather will hold out)

[Susan Otcenas]

Last session with my trainer today before my race on Sunday. It's the first time she has had me do unassisted dips.

Huh. Somehow I pictured you looking differently.

I envy you your upper body strength. Actually, envy is not the right word. Rather, I admire the time and dedication you've put into attaining that strength and fitness. May I ask how costly it's been for you to have a personal trainer? I'd love to do it, but I know it's a huge investment. Don't feel obligated to divulge anything you don't want to. I'm just curious.

[Veronica]

Each hour session is $50. And it's one and one.

It's cheaper per hour than Thom's piano lessons.

But I don't have a triathlon coach. I've been figuring out my own workouts and using a plan from online. Sometimes I wonder if a coach would help me become a better runner. But I'm not ready to make that commitment yet. I know I should do intervals, but I don't want to... yet.

I really like how she challenges me. There are a lot of things I would NEVER have attempted on my own. But I think it's important to find someone who really knows their stuff. What she does with me is totally different from what she does with her other clients. And it never gets easier.

Well, Monday's leg session was easier than normal. But that was an aberration for this week.

Veronica

[Veronica]

I am going to be such a fashion DON'T on Sunday.

The forecast is for a low of 39 and a high of 62 with a 30% chance of rain.

I am going to wear the DeSoto tri knickers with a Zoot top as my base layer. I have a sleeveless wetsuit, the water temp two weeks ago was 66. I think I'm going to be cold on the swim. Hopefully I'll warm up a bit.

I'm planning on throwing on my long sleeve Ground Effect wool jersey and a cycling cap under my helmet before the bike start. The bike portion does start with a pretty intense 6 mile 1,000 foot climb, but at 7:15 I'm expecting it to still be pretty cold. The wool jersey has a super long zipper so if I'm overheating I'll have some hope of ventilation. It also has a wind blocker front which I think will be good for the downhills.

I think I'm going to stage two different shirts, a short sleeve and a long sleeve at T2. I know I will probably not want to run in that wool jersey.

It has never been this cold this late in May. Okay, maybe it has, but typically we're seeing days in the 80s by now. I do so much better when it's hot. I really, really, really hate being cold.

It should make for a pleasant run though.

Veronica

[jobob]

But I still find myself reaching for those bar ends.

I hear ya.

[Veronica]

I hear ya.

That's funny! The other day I took LT out instead of Fabio (the Cervelo) and I kept trying to shift the way I do on the Cervelo. Wat do you mean I can't shift when I'm in the drops?!

It's funny how quickly you can use to something different.


Veronica

[jobob]

Yep. I have Dusty (my Riv) set up on my trainer and it feels weird to have to reach down to shift.

On the other hand, there are still moments when I reflexively reach down to shift on the Lynskey. Old habits die hard.

[salsabike]

Veronica---have fun on Sunday! Truly.

[GLC1968]

I am going to be such a fashion DON'T on Sunday.

The forecast is for a low of 39 and a high of 62 with a 30% chance of rain.

I am going to wear the DeSoto tri knickers with a Zoot top as my base layer. I have a sleeveless wetsuit, the water temp two weeks ago was 66. I think I'm going to be cold on the swim. Hopefully I'll warm up a bit.

I'm planning on throwing on my long sleeve Ground Effect wool jersey and a cycling cap under my helmet before the bike start. The bike portion does start with a pretty intense 6 mile 1,000 foot climb, but at 7:15 I'm expecting it to still be pretty cold. The wool jersey has a super long zipper so if I'm overheating I'll have some hope of ventilation. It also has a wind blocker front which I think will be good for the downhills.

I think I'm going to stage two different shirts, a short sleeve and a long sleeve at T2. I know I will probably not want to run in that wool jersey.

It has never been this cold this late in May. Okay, maybe it has, but typically we're seeing days in the 80s by now. I do so much better when it's hot. I really, really, really hate being cold.

It should make for a pleasant run though.

Veronica

V -

Something to keep in mind - those DeSoto capris are FREEZING when wet. I wore them for my tri a few weeks ago and the evaporative effect was soooo bad that I was really wishing I'd just gone with shorts. They hold more water than plain skin (obviously) and then as they dry, they really freeze the thighs. My legs were tight and uncomfortable because my quads were ice cold (even when my upper body was plenty warm), long into the bike. My quads are NEVER cold under normal conditions. If it's going to be that chilly, you might want to consider shorts as a warmer option!

I have set mine aside to only be used for HOT weather.

Oh yeah, and kick some rear on Sunday!

[jobob]

Have a great swim/ride/run! I'll lift a glass of wine in your honour.

[colby]

I am going to be such a fashion DON'T on Sunday.

Hey, it's not a fashion show. Just be awesome.

[jobob]

Just be awesome.

Indeed!

[spindizzy]

Have a great race V!!

[maillotpois]

Good luck!!!

[aka_kim]

Have a great race!!!