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Sunday 23rd May
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Into T2, rack my bike, throw helmet into box, change into my trainers-thank goodness for elastic laces as I'm all weak and so stiff in my back and hips.
Off on the run-well I think that's what it was. Felt a bit awkward for the first mile or so. Very pleasant run, with a bit off road and a couple of stiles to get over, then a finish on the running track-very nice track too.
Times weren't great- 8.55 for swim and T1, 1.15... for bike and T2, then 30.55 mins for the run. 1hr 55 altogether. I'm not sure of my position and don't really care as it wasn't done to be competitive, not good enough at tri's for that. Great day and leg is feeling ok, just tired!
Lovely to see ne at the finish too!
Well done the NE family
Popsider; enjoy. Don't train too hard :-)
Plodding Hippo; when there's a down you can be sure there always longer, steeper up.:-) Well done
I just need to cycle faster or use my gears properly! I was disappointed in my cycle, but the course was tough! I can't wait to see the times of others to see how bad I really did.
NE, Niamh, well done indeed. Sounds like celebrations all round in your place tonight.
Well done Hippo, not bad going on a hilly course at all!
What: cross racing, that is, sailing, which was very satisfying partly because it was a perfect day for it, and partly because we came third in a pursuit race and kept some very respectable sailors firmly astern. Tis always a pleasure placing well in a Mirror dinghy in a mixed fleet, all the satisfaction of a mini keeping the ferarris at respectfully behind.
Achilles is making progress. A vigorous three times a day exercising, stretching and massging routine seems to be paying dividends. Mobility is definitely improved, and with improved mobility I am sure the danger of further damage will recede, which means
yippee, running again.
Actually, the sooner the better, as the rest of me is getting horribly stiff. Had to run for the train twice today, no ill effects, so we'll see what things feel like tomorrow.
Good battling in trying conditions, hippo.
NE,you trying to emulate Stifler for most races in a calendar month? Well done you and NE junior.
I can think of a few people on here who must be ahead of that tho!!!
I like the tri reports
But as i cant ride a bike, that wont be me
NE--well done on your win yesterday, and to niamh
and good to hear that Stickless is running again
Why; Marquis de Sade says so
Last rest; Monday
Last Hard; Still the moonwalk!
Lovely day, left home a bit later than planned and had to shift the 5 miles to the meeting point, had a steady 6 with the others, then a spurt home to be in time for the shopping expedition. Really should have taken a drink as was quite thirsty towards the end which is unlike me ........... beers last night must have dehydrated me more than i thought.
Well done 'zill and Hilly on the Tri's, hope everyone out there is having as nice a day as me!
got there nice and early (just after 6am) then hung around a lot before my swim start. i was in the 6th wave so didn't get going till about 9.15ish.
anyway eventually we are in and away. i was aiming for around 14.30 in the swim (750m) but was happy with 15mins. its weird swimming in a pool that is longer than you are used to - nice pool though!
into T1 and a fairly quick change - i'm definitely getting better at that.
the bike course was hilly and tough. it was 20km with a small (maybe 2km) loop about 3/4 of the way round. the loop had one of the toughest hills on the course on it - although the village name "ridge" should maybe have given that away! anyway i rejoined the main route after the loop only to find that the girl i rejoined behind had obviously decided to give the loop a miss - cheating b****
T2 was very quick - only had to rack my bike and take my helmet off - T1 + bike + T2 55mins and I was very happy with that!
but now my lack of bike training is showing as my legs are not in good shape for the 5k. i kept my eye on the girl in front of me and found i was catching her on the hills but losing her again on the downhills. but i mostly kept up and we got round in about 31 mins. very slow - but i think a bit long.
overall 1hr42 which i was very happy with. i finished with a big grin on my face and remembered yet again why i find this sport so addictive :-)
i've now registered with milton keynes tri - my first olympic distance and first open water swim!!!!
and good racing too hippo sounds like you had lots of fun in a slightly odd kind of way :-)
hope you feel better soon welsh poppy - good decision i think if you weren't feeling too well.
Why? coz BUPA Feetbeat in Hyde Park was too expensive
Last hard? Thursday
Last rest? Yesterday
Conditions were okay today, warm and a fresh breeze. Two laps on grass and narrow trails around Wimbledon Common, XC style. Unfortunately, no single piece on road (aka off road)! Ready, set, .. go! Kept it easy at the start, because I had no clue about the course. 4 guys were already slowly surging ahead, let them go and settled for the second group. Was running behind a big guy and let him do all the work. Leading woman was just hiding behind me. Thought better stick to them as they usually run even splits. Splits? Km markers were all over the place only spotted the 5km mark. The marshals were a joke and didn't give clear directions, at one stage we had to stop. Approaching 5km in 17:30 not too bad, for a XC race. Just kept going, second lap felt a bit easier, as you know where the holes are. Around 8km I was in charge and took over the group. The lady struggled a bit, but remained close. Getting serious now. Slowly closing in on one runner from the front group. Then big guy back in the lead and passed the slower runner, tried to get away, he ran the corners very hard, difficult to keep up. On the last bit on the grass he got away by 5m and I couldn't close down and settled for 5th or 6th place (not 100% sure need to wait for result). Time was good, in fact a PB 35:15!!!
Now, I can read all other reports ..
Ruth - sounds like a good race to do. Well done.
NE - I forgot to say well done on your win - so well done!
I went to the track and logged up a total of 11 miles while my daughter was at a party. It included
4x 100 in 17s
4 x 200 in 36s
4 x 400 in 71s
2 x 800 in 2:27, 2:31
1 x mile in 5:23
2 x 200 in 33, 31s
I was taking plenty recovery for each and just enjoying the session, while having nothing really in mind - just running as I felt fit. No-one else on the track apart from two teenage sprinters near the end. Enjoyable session - great way to kill a couple of hours.
I a bit slow swim-bike, but fine on bike-run.
Good racing URR!
I too love off road races. I don't get to do 'pure' x-country as my club isn't affiliated, but do lots of multi-terrain-brilliant!
15 miles off-road for me just done. Great day for running. Curry tonight, what could be better?
I like it :-)
hippo, well done, a great race - off-road is fun, but times are always slower, so the fact that you were so close to you'road time' for that first 10k may mean that you have talent in this area - whatabout a nice fell race this summer? (and I am SERIOUS!!!!) . They are often held on weekday evenings and start at a pub, what more could youwant.
hilly, M and Godzilla - great efforts, and ace reports, can't wait to be doing the same myself
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Well, I am completely p*ssed off.
Went to climbing wall for a bit - used to climb a lot, hardly do it at all now, so good fun.
On way home stopped at convenience store to buy a load of bread.
At the checkout - oh, forgotten my purse
Sprinted across car park to car to get my purse...
....fell off the walkway outside the shop and landed in the gravel below with my foot twisted under me.
Result? A lovely swollen ankle, a strained ankle ligament I think, not too bad but the damage is done. currently doing the RICE thing, but this will mean a week off running and a few days off cycling. and it HURTS! :-( Still, it could have been worse.
Enjoy your curry Loz . Yum
Crcaking reports yesterday from barbara ad aardvark for the w peak half. bravo.
what: recce run for Surrey Hill race. so compass map and 2 water bottles necessary for 2hrs going round in circles for about 11 miles and up some of the biggest hills in Surrey. beautiful views from Leith, Holmbury and Pitch Hills. Not sure I went the best route and doubt I could do it again. will be interesting to see how the race goes in 2 weeks time when I'll need to nav at race speed. Impossible to run this without map/compass.
Knee a bit too stiff for my liking at the end :-(
Lizzy-what are you like!! I hope it heals quickly for you!
URR again great racing and another 10k PB well done!
Hilly, M and Zilla loved the reports really getting in to them well done, sorry to hear about the chain coming off - my worst nightmare me thinks with clipless! wanna now do some Tri's myself to see how things are coming along!
M glad you decided to do the Olympic - you'll love it!
SFH Legs I was in parts of Surry today while out cycling not sure how far away from you but hit some monster hills I kept on seeing signs for Heaver Castle if that helps - but the veiws were amazing!
Donaldo good track work session!
Hipps well done on your race today sounded tough but also sounded enjoyable!
Glad you're running well after yesterday, Barbara.
I had a good time in the Gt. Manchester Run today - the way the course is configured, us slower runners are going out along the right hand carriageway of Chester Rd just as the elites are storming home along the left - so you are only a crash barrier away from Paul Tergat, Sonia O'Sullivan, Tracey Morris etc. Brilliant day.
AM
What: Mowing the jungle that's claiming to be the garden
Why: Before some Hollywood producer plans to film the next Tarzen movie here
PM
What: 6¼ mile run, partly off road
Why: Meant to do long run this morning with one thing or another couldn't fit it all in so decided must run today so managed to get some sort off run in. I will do a long run probably on Tuesday as i will finish work early. Have a race next sunday but its only a warm up run so a long run 5 days beforehand won't be a problem will it.
Last Hard: Friday
Last Rest: Tuesday (i think)
Well done NE + Niamh
Hippo you did grand fabulous work
Hilly, zilla and M Great tris from you lot Well done
URR - a pb sub 35 mins for you its getting close
Sorry if i missed anyone will come back later and read more reports
Why; Been walking for a few days - so no running for 4 days
Last rest; Yesterday
Last Hard; Last Sunday
Glad to see a few race reports, sorry to hear of a few injuries. Scenery here is excellent but the weather is getting cold. Can´t have everything I suppose (and also I´m hoping an early ski season comes with the cold!)
get well soon all those whose hurting
what?
a/m 8m easy
dinner 6m easy
why?
dunno just felt like it
NE - Cool! A win is a win! Be proud of yourself, the kid did do well too
M. - Well done! Open water swimming is more fun, something to look forward.
Donaldo - Running XC would mean I would have to give my unaffiliated status and join a club. And I like my socks white after the race too!
hilly - First multi terrain race, prefer it simple, wide flat roads and no turns! Well done on your tri.
Off road Hippo - A positive race experience, so much more rewarding than BT. Isn't it?
LizzyB - Hope it is nothing serious, swift recovery.
LynneW - Brilliant PB! Seen the coverage in BBC2.