Training for a shorter Tri - Page 373 - Triathlon

mikasa

30/09/2012 at 19:07

ST - thanks, I know you're right about the time, but....

just checked results, Chip time: 2:20:22! I'm so much happier with that!

mathschick

30/09/2012 at 19:08

wow, that is a real difference between your phone and a brill time for a first half

Silver Trucker

30/09/2012 at 19:13

Yep top time Mikasa, I just didn't want you beating yourself up over time

the challenge was the distance and you did it

mikasa

30/09/2012 at 19:29

Thanks MC!

I've lost my watch and BFs stop watch only does up to an hour so I decided to use the stopwatch on my phone. But I've not used it that long ever so when it showed 00:40:00 I thought maybe it did up to an hour and then started again so thought it might of been 2:40 and as the last 4 miles were so hard, I thought it was very likely to be right.

BF cycle for awhile next to me on Portway and he was saying I was doing about 5.5mph and if I kept to the pace I could get 2:20/2:30 and when I slowed down I just didn't know anymore.

IronCat5 in the Hat pirate

pirate

30/09/2012 at 20:35

Well done Mikasa. Good effort!

Britrisky

30/09/2012 at 22:46

Well done Mik! There's no limit now -

mikasa

01/10/2012 at 09:33

Thank you Iron Cat and Brit!

Still bit achy today. Can't believe how much my abs hurt! Must of been the last 3miles when I was trying to hold myself together...

Edited: 01/10/2012 at 09:35

Razor51

01/10/2012 at 13:28

Hi gang I'm back

, its really nice to come home to this shit weather;-) haven't read back yet but will try and catch up later. We had a great time and the wedding went well ( pics later if I can get them off Horse). Managed to get a few 7kish runs in, late afternoon still 85f, couple of good sea swims and plenty of pool time,all inclusive doesn't help the waistline so will have get some serious training in

Rafiki

pirate

01/10/2012 at 13:34

Well done Mikasa - you're right about those last 3 miles, they were had - the wind didn't help much either!

AliBear30

01/10/2012 at 14:06

Well done Mikasa, thanks for the running maximum time comments folks.

Took them to heart and did my 19 mile run in 3hrs 52 mins, much more like it!

I set up a mini aid station at the bus stop that I passed 4 times, worked perfectly and I must live in a nice area as no one stole my carrier bag of goodies. Had my first ever gel, urghhhhh horrid horrid things, thankfully it didn't upset my tummy.

MC my program says don't try to make up for missed miles just move on, so that's what I'd do in your situation. You'll do the 20 mile run so that should be enough. I didn't try and fit in my missed 18 miles, just moved on to the 19 when it was scheduled.

Edited: 01/10/2012 at 14:06

Chilibean

01/10/2012 at 14:27

Oh Well done Alibear! Sounds like a great training run.

ST - I'll give you a leeway of 10% so you are still on track for the cake

Well done Mikasa and Rafiki on your race. Welcome home Razor.

mathschick

01/10/2012 at 18:25

Ali - well done, and a great idea to have a mini-aid station.

I kind of lost following my schedule around the time I went on holiday, however, I am kind of following the spirit of it

Cake

pirate

02/10/2012 at 12:55

Well done for the racing gang and welcome back Razer I for one demand photo's.

ST something to think about when your building up to a marathon no matter how much you do the voice's in your head will always be saying you can do more. If your ill don't have kill yourelf before you get to the start line. Hope the man flu's better.

Razor51

02/10/2012 at 14:49

Wedding pics are on PSOF site for anyone who wants to have a look, there's a nice one of a mature chap looking rather dapper

Silver Trucker

02/10/2012 at 18:59

Any of you though Razor?

I'm starting to think maybe I'll just wing it on the day cause my training is going pants!!! Then I think I'll never get round with out training? But just can't seem to get the time? Feel up for it? When I do I can't stop snotting and coughing? IT'S DOING MY HEAD In!!!!!!

Razor51

02/10/2012 at 19:10

ST,.... I did my first marathon without any training plan, just ran when I could fit it in and did what ever distance I wanted to do, but back in the 80's there wasn't any plans or nutrition plans so I really just winged it and still managed a 4.10, mind you I was a bit younger then. What I'm trying to say is you'll get round on the training you've been doing and the time will be what it will be, don't stress yourself out mate. JFDI

Silver Trucker

02/10/2012 at 19:16

But you weren't 16 stone mate lol

My new plan is roller boots and get AliBear and Mathschick to pull me round

mathschick

02/10/2012 at 19:26

erm

mind you, I'll be happy if I cross the line even a few seconds before you! I think you are quicker than me. We could swap over the roller boots when I get tired?

AliBear30

02/10/2012 at 20:32

Hmmm do they do off road roller boots?

Silver Trucker

03/10/2012 at 10:54

Girls you will both be fine could pull me together so 8 stone each

I'll buy you both a coffee at the end