Running into June - May 30-June 5

[Susan Otcenas]

I talked my friend Jill into being my runner on Sunday. So, we'll be a relay team instead!! No DNF! That makes me so happy. And, it ensures that I'll actually race my two events to my best ability.

Yay!!

[OakLeaf]

Yay!

[Veronica]

That's awesome! But did you seriously think you wouldn't do your best?

Veronica

[GLC1968]

I talked my friend Jill into being my runner on Sunday. So, we'll be a relay team instead!! No DNF! That makes me so happy. And, it ensures that I'll actually race my two events to my best ability.

Yay!!

Awesome! (I knew she'd do it! )

[GLC1968]

Colby - great VFF photos!

I have totally been blowing off my runs lately.

Last night, I forced myself to go after work. Since it was raining and I got a late start, I gave myself permission to go a shorter route. It actually worked out well because I got to take my GPS that direction and previously I had no idea how long it was (mostly paths - can't map it!). Turns out, it was just over 2.5 miles, so not bad. I was feeling a few aches and pains most likely due to avoiding running lately, so it's probably better that I went short. I've got another sprint tri on Saturday, and then after that, I'm going to be working on ramping up the distance again. I think I'll start with runs slightly shorter than 5K three times a week and work back up to my previous volume. I'm also adding more barefoot back in now that it's warming up (sort of!).

I did measure the paved path loop around the pond near my office and it's 0.33 miles. If I can avoid the goose poop, it'll be a GREAT way to condition to barefoot in a somewhat controlled environment.

[colby]

I talked my friend Jill into being my runner on Sunday. So, we'll be a relay team instead!! No DNF! That makes me so happy. And, it ensures that I'll actually race my two events to my best ability.

Yay!!

Awesome!!!

[Jolt]

Short barefoot trail run today. The only uncomfortable part was the first section of trail that is made of crushed stone embedded in hard packed dirt--I'd like to know whose brain fart it was to use that material when they re-did that section...

[kacie tri-ing]

I have a nice 13.1 mile run planned for sunday (after a swim and a bike) in Lawrence, KS. My bib number is 595, and the website is www.ironmankansas.com if you have any desire to check up About to get on the road!

[OakLeaf]

Good luck Kacie!

[rocknrollgirl]

8 miles for me this morning, held a 9mm pace, total time 1:12.

[WindingRoad]

4 miles for me yesterday AM, it just won't friggin' stop raining here so I can ride my bike! I have been caught in rainstorms at least 5 times already, grumble grumble grumble. That's a lot of bike cleaning. Workin' upper body tonight after work at the gym, gotta get tandem worthy quick!

[colby]

Looks like Kacie's on the run. Go, Kacie, Go!!

TOTAL SWIM 1.2 mi. (44:20) 2:20/100m - 1266 (overall) / 55 (AG)
TOTAL BIKE 56 mi. (3:15:41) 17.17 mph

TRANSITION TIME
T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE 2:33
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN 1:43

[colby]

And she's done with a NICE half marathon!

TOTAL RUN 13.1 mi. (2:00:50) 9:13/mile

Swim: 44:20
Bike: 3:15:41
Run: 2:00:50
TOTAL: 6:05:07 1010 (overall) / 39 (AG)

Way to go, kacie!

[OakLeaf]

Wow!!! Way to go Kacie!

Ten for me today. Ooooh, my hips were still sore from Thursday's double gym classes. As soon as I got home I was freezing cold and then really sick. Maybe just dehydrated? I only brought 24 oz water because I was only really planning on eight. D'oh. Feeling a little better now...