first race saturday
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
what distance are you doin...good luck keepin the streak alive...
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
oh i'm a sprint kind of girl. Looking towards my first Olympic. Perhaps in August.
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
59
Member
1716 days
Dannyboy posted 3 years ago.
Rock and roll, and remeber to focus on having a good time. Hopfully the weather will be nice for you. I have one on Saturday but it's only going to be in the 60's and a 60% chance of rain.
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
this is my first year in tri's and I've dabled in everything so far...well just about...did a du, sprint and an olympic. Takin on a half this sunday. Should be an experience. Good luck!!
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
wow you've gotten a ton in in your first season... and its only the begining of the summer. Congrats. Good luck with the half. Should be a great experience.
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
yea, once I get into something I just dive right in.....might have bitten off more than I can chew, but that's how I roll...let us know how the race goes...
143
Member
1729 days
Deejay posted 3 years ago.
good luck caroline and ironmike and anyone else racing this weekend. Races are so much fun, but no matter how many i do, i still get nervous before them.
"Tough times dont last. Tough people do."
105
Member
1320 days
mlbucey posted 3 years ago.
I did my first tri (for the season and my first tri overall) last weekend. What an experience. Hope everyone with tri's this weekend has a great time and kicks some ass!!! Good luck
mlbucey
"It's not how much you have left, it's how far you've already gone."
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
Well I did it and kept the streak alive!! I know I love this sport but I forget just how much. Its so amazing being out there. My endorphins go nuts. The swim was really choppy but a STRONG current helped me take 3 min off my time from last year (no I'm not that much faster). The bike was about a min faster (62 sec) and the run was just a few seconds faster than last year. Its amazing to cross the line and see the time a full few min faster than the previous year -- even if mother nature does play a role.
Can't wait for the rest of the season! Hope everyones races today went well!
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
1709
Member
1490 days
PrinceofClydes posted 3 years ago.
Well done, Caroline.
How about some numbers please?
Choppy water you say? Was it windy on the bike too?
Let's have a race report, if you are feeling up to it.
Who, what, where, when, how, why?
PoC
"Pain doesn't last, chicks dig scars, glory is forever!"
- Shane Falco.
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
Sweet! I figured I'd better check Trifuel before I left for my race. Might bring me luck...lol...way to go Caroline!! Good luck to the Sunday racers!!
51
Member
1701 days
lctri posted 3 years ago.
Caroline... I was in Hyannis yesterday as well! Knew you must have been talking about Craigville Beach when you mentioned the chop and current... beach run was nice... huh? Lot's of flats on the bike course I heard... and saw a few... glad we both made it in with no problems... :)
Congrats!
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
It was Hyannis indeed. I didn't even notice the beach run to be honest. It didn't feel like much. Yeah I was talking to one guy after the race who got a flat. I love timeout and that course. So much fun. I hope you were happy with your performance! See you in September at hyannis II?
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
51
Member
1701 days
lctri posted 3 years ago.
C24,
Very happy with my results... finished 1:11:56 - though I havent been able to see the splits yet and how I did in my age group... I was able to pass a few people on the run... with such a weak run leg I usually get passed continually on the run... but this was a relatively flat run - I liked it! Swim was ~4:45, bike was just under 34:00 and run was just under 33:00. the group I raced with this weekend is considering Hyannis 2... might bring the entire clan down for the weekend... the kids would love it! Just hope the weather is a little more agreeable race morning... makes for nicer viewing!
Im going to do my first Oly distance with a group out of Rhode Island - American Sports Events - on July 23rd in Tiverton, RI. Second year they'll be running this race and while the fields are relatively small it's right in my back yard and would like to give the company some support.
They also run a sprint series on top of the olympic series... check 'em out - americansportsevents.com
Congrats again on the win !
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
glad to see everyone is doing well....first half I finished in 5 hours and 15 minutes and got 30th overall and 2nd in my age group....ran a guy down with 2 miles to go in the run to secure my 2nd place finish, it was a great feeling...
51
Member
1701 days
lctri posted 3 years ago.
Iron Mike... got any of that 7 on your run you'd be willin' to part with?? he he he...
Nice job on the run to secure #2!!
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
It sounds like everyone is off to a great start. Great job lctri and ironmike. Anyone else out there have race results from the weekend to share?
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
lol...I'll see what I can do...running is actually my biggest limiter....I have the endurance, I just need more speed.....I have about a month till my next race(olympic) so I'm gonna do lots more speed work. See if I can improve my time over my last race. After 3 weeks of racing...it's gonna be nice to rest.
51
Member
1701 days
lctri posted 3 years ago.
Mike... just realized that Caroline looks like she has enough in her run to spare for both of us... and then some...
:)
95
Member
1550 days
caroline24 posted 3 years ago.
I'll give you my run if I can borrow some swim... I think I'm being generous with a 5 on that one.
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training
232
Member
1272 days
ironmike12 posted 3 years ago.
I'm ready to wheel and deal at any time...just let me know...lol
4339
Member
1594 days
kylie posted 3 years ago.
*grin* It's almost like a relay team is being born... but instead of sharing parts of the sport to do it's borrowing just the effort and not the body :)
Kylie Donia's Miles of Life --- Powered by MarkyV
Well folks my season officially starts on Saturday. I've decided that this race is my warmup for the season. Training over the winter and spring were not quite what I expected but this will give me a good opportunity to see where I need go from here! So far, I'm undefeated in my age group -- keep in mind I haven't done that many races -- and I might also get a slice of humble pie this weekend (but lets hope not!).
Good luck to all the other racers this weekend. Get pumped for an amazing season (or continuation of one for those who have already raced this spring). I'm so excited to start the season on my favorite courses.
"No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."
Sir Roger Bannister
[FONT=System]Happy training