Cold Feet

[Veronica]

I'm thinking hard about not doing my race on Sunday. The forecast now is for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and temps in the low sixties. This is essentially a "practice" race for me. I was hoping to see some huge improvement from the last time I raced it in 2008. But otherwise it was mostly just to do a run through. I have another race on June 18.

I REALLY don't do well when it's cold. We have had such a cold spring and with precipitation so much later into the year. Current water temps at the reservoir are 61. Cold just makes me weak.

If I don't do the race, I can do an indoor brick tomorrow and get right back into my regular training schedule instead of having a week of recovery.

I guess I just don't see the point in being miserable doing something that is not a goal. And it's not like I haven't worked through terrible weather in the past. My last double century was in the pouring rain. But it was worth it to accomplish the goal.

Veronica

[tprevost]

Debate debate... My kids are supposed to do the tri for kids... Not sure how I feel about that for all of the same reasons you stated above... I hope the weather isn't as harsh as predicted...

Hope you have a great day whichever you choose

[ny biker]

No point in being miserable. Life's too short.

[maillotpois]

It's supposed to be our last long ride for TT. I think you can better replicate what you need indoors than we can, and if I could do it indoors I would.

June-u-ary.

[Tri Girl]

I wouldn't blame you one little bit for not doing it. That will be a cold, miserable race. Having run a marathon last month in freezing rain the whole way and temps in the 50's- I was miserable and I just couldn't warm up. I can't imagine swimming in that cold water, riding in that cold/pelting rain and then trying to convince the muscles to run.
If you don't do it- none of us will think any less of you. I say go with the indoor brick and save yourself a week of recovery. Plus- you have another race in 2 weeks anyway. Save it for that one!

[Veronica]

Indoor brick is done!

Killer bike session - much harder than I typically ride in a race. I didn't eat nearly enough - just don't think about it when I'm inside I guess.

Veronica

[maillotpois]

Be glad youre not doing Escape from Alcatraz tomorrow - I have several friends doing it. Thunderstorms in the bay?! Ever thought of doing that one - sounds pretty amazing.

[Veronica]

Nope - don't like cold water or swimming in the ocean. I make an exception when snorkeling in Hawaii. Such a wimp!

Veronica

[Tri Girl]

good job, V! Now you can sleep in and relax tomorrow!

[roadie gal]

Skipping the race was a good plan. We drove down to Sacramento yesterday. Yuck. It was a cold, wet mess.

[Veronica]

Yep, as I watch it pour, I'm very happy with the decision.

I hope summer comes soon.


Veronica

[roadie gal]

Yep, as I watch it pour, I'm very happy with the decision.

I hope summer comes soon.


Veronica

OMG YES!!! We got 3 more inches of snow last night and it's still coming down. I'm going to cry...

[Biciclista]

you know, your area is having exceptionally bad weather. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.

[7rider]

They held a tri with thunder in the area?
Yikes.
An indoor brick seems to have been the way to go.
Both of my du's this year (still no tri's under my belt - not til August) were held in crummy weather. First one was rain and 30 mph wind. The second was fog and rain. But at least the second one was warmer!

[jobob]

you know, your area is having exceptionally bad weather.

You noticed?

(I've been crying a river on fb)