Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ouch!!
I just wanted to provide a brief update on my training. I have not been able to do much work over the last week or so due to the fall I had at the Sylvan Beach Triathlon. My back, neck and hip are still very sore. This is preventing me from getting in the miles that I need to get ready for IM Cozumel. I went to the Chiropractor yesterday for an adjustment and I am hoping that it will allow me to get some training in this weekend. I plan to get a 40-50 mile ride on Saturday and 9 -10 mile run on Sunday if my aches and pains go away.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sylvan Beach Triathlon
Sunday I did my second tri in two weeks. The Sylvan Beach Tri was a new race and it was a distance that I have not done before. It was 1K swim, 30K bike and an 8K run. It's not quite an Olympic but longer than a Sprint. This was a good race with one exception. Prior to the race I walked down to swim start with Norma and as were going down the ramp she slipped and I tried to catch her and then I slipped. As I pulled myself together I slipped again. When I slipped I hurt my back, shoulder and head. I'm still feeling the effects today. Next time I fall like that I should probably Walk Away and live to race another day.
As for the race itself I felt it was pretty well run. This was the first race that I have done that had a salt water swim so that was interesting. The water was warm but very choppy. To make matters worse my shoulder was very sore and I was having difficulty making it through the water.
After a long swim I made it to shore and I hit the bike course. The course was relatively flat and I averaged 21 mph. 
The run was also flat but the temperature started to rise so I wanted to hurry so I pressed just a little. The final total was 2:03:49. I'm not sure if that was a good time but I felt pretty good about the race overall.
I am still feeling a little run down but I think I am coming through this funk I am in. I am still planning the Waco Triathlon next month and I feel like I have a better idea on how to better train leading up IM Cozumel.
As for the race itself I felt it was pretty well run. This was the first race that I have done that had a salt water swim so that was interesting. The water was warm but very choppy. To make matters worse my shoulder was very sore and I was having difficulty making it through the water.
After a long swim I made it to shore and I hit the bike course. The course was relatively flat and I averaged 21 mph. 
The run was also flat but the temperature started to rise so I wanted to hurry so I pressed just a little. The final total was 2:03:49. I'm not sure if that was a good time but I felt pretty good about the race overall.
I am still feeling a little run down but I think I am coming through this funk I am in. I am still planning the Waco Triathlon next month and I feel like I have a better idea on how to better train leading up IM Cozumel.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tejas Triathlon
Sunday I did the Tejas Triathlon in Sugar Land. This was just a sprint tri but it wore me the heck out. For whatever reason I was just not feeling it on Sunday. I had a time of 1:14:48 for a 600 yd swim, 11 mile bike and a 3 mile run. 
Just so I remain consistent I had another poor swim. My time was 15:15 for 600 yards :(. I think the swim might have been a little longer but I just couldn't get it going in the water. I also lost my timing chip about 5 seconds into the swim. I'm glad they float. 
Norma had it waiting for me at the swim exit. 
My bike time was good at a little over 30 minutes and I averaged around 23 mph on the bike. 
The run was mostly flat but by the time I got there I had nothing left. I think I've been training and working a little too much and it caught up to me on Sunday. 
The last couple days have me feeling Trashed and Scattered but I need to pull it together for the Sylvan Beach Tri this Sunday.
On another note, I had originally planned to do the Buffalo Springs 70.3 at the end of the month. After a lot of thought I have decided to pass on this event. I have not registered yet but there are still spots available if I change my mind. I know I could do this event today if need be but I want to make sure that I would do well. I'm not sure if that would be the case if I went there. It is a huge expense to sign up for the race, go to Lubbock and put myself in a hotel if you are not sure. I may change my mind but for now I plan to skip this race. After Sylvan Beach my plan is to do the Waco Olympic Tri in July but I will just play it by ear for now.
Later
Just so I remain consistent I had another poor swim. My time was 15:15 for 600 yards :(. I think the swim might have been a little longer but I just couldn't get it going in the water. I also lost my timing chip about 5 seconds into the swim. I'm glad they float. 
Norma had it waiting for me at the swim exit. 
My bike time was good at a little over 30 minutes and I averaged around 23 mph on the bike. 
The run was mostly flat but by the time I got there I had nothing left. I think I've been training and working a little too much and it caught up to me on Sunday. 
The last couple days have me feeling Trashed and Scattered but I need to pull it together for the Sylvan Beach Tri this Sunday.On another note, I had originally planned to do the Buffalo Springs 70.3 at the end of the month. After a lot of thought I have decided to pass on this event. I have not registered yet but there are still spots available if I change my mind. I know I could do this event today if need be but I want to make sure that I would do well. I'm not sure if that would be the case if I went there. It is a huge expense to sign up for the race, go to Lubbock and put myself in a hotel if you are not sure. I may change my mind but for now I plan to skip this race. After Sylvan Beach my plan is to do the Waco Olympic Tri in July but I will just play it by ear for now.
Later
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