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stephwho · 04-17-2007, 08:43 AM

You mentioned a min-triathalon in August--do you have any details on this? Who is sponsoring the event? Where to get more info? Many thanks!!

hideouse · 04-19-2007, 07:33 AM

Labrat and all others,
I decided last year about this time to start running again so as to try to get my skyrocketing blood pressure under control. Haven't done all that well but am still signed up for the indy500 festival half marathon in May. I was running fairly regularly most of the past year, but in March got the flu and haven't been right since.
Last Saturday was the last of the "trainng runs" organized by the indy500 fest to allow people to work up to the full 20k. Saturdays run was 15k, the farthest i've ever tried to run. I did it in 1:44, an average pace of just under 11 min/mile.
I credit two sources for my ability to finish the 15k: Nicholas Romanov's Posetech website and his free information on Pose running, and Scott Sonnon's idea of changing gears rather than hittin a wall.
All in all I am content with my progress, although certainly I could have done better.

LabRat · 04-19-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hideouse

All in all I am content with my progress...

And THAT my friend, is what matters most. Way to go!!!

BTW, have you had your blood pressure checked? Just curious as to what improvement has been made.

LabRat · 07-08-2005, 01:20 PM

Sweet! These are called 'sprint' triathlons. I did the sprint version of the Pigman Tri, um, 5 years ago. (geeze, has it been that long ago?!) 500 meter swim, 15mile bike, 3.2m run. For me, the swimming was was took the most out of me, and was by far the hardest. I swear I was high when I finished, I felt so GOOD. I only had a mountain bike at the time, so I borrowed my husband's uncle's road bike, that was too big for me and used that. What was sore on me the few days after the tri was my neck/upperback, from that stupid bike

What's your training plan?

LabRat · 08-30-2005, 09:53 AM

SO melidisaur??? Did you do it? How'd it go??

Sunday I did my 10 miler, the 'long' run in my 1/2 marathon training plan, and it went well! I finished it in 1hr 43 min, and was able to walk relatively normally yesterday, and today I only feel my quads when going down stairs. I am really looking forward to this run. Donno if my friend is going to do it, she says she is, but every time I have invited her to run the long runs with me, something comes up...oh well. There is usually someone there taking pictures, so I'll have to post one if I am in any.

If any newbies run, post away!

melidasaur · 08-30-2005, 11:32 PM

Well, unfortunately, it didn't. Somehow - I injured my ankle, so that made the running difficult and then I didn't have a bike yet, so I just put it on hold for next year. Running still frightens me - I really don't like it... so i'm looking into some team events - I'll find someone who loves to run and loves to swim and I'll take care of the biking.

LabRat · 08-31-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by melidasaur

...so i'm looking into some team events - I'll find someone who loves to run ....

wolf · 08-31-2005, 12:58 AM

If it's the biking you want, why not train for the Liberty Classic?

57.6 miles, 4 times up the Manayunk Wall. It would give you a great excuse to hang out with some Dwellars after the race. If you live.

melidasaur · 08-31-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

If it's the biking you want, why not train for the Liberty Classic?

57.6 miles, 4 times up the Manayunk Wall. It would give you a great excuse to hang out with some Dwellars after the race. If you live.

That definitely would give me a goal to work for... but it sounds quite scary. But, I'm up for hanging out anytime

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LabRat · 09-12-2005, 01:46 PM

Well, I did it, and it was AWESOME!! I had a really great race, felt good pretty much the whole time despite it being unusually warm and humid. My quads are the only thing sore on me today, but that's my own fault cuz I didn't walk long enough after finishing...there was food to be eaten

Here's the portion of results that included me:

FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29

Place Name Ag City St Finish Pace
===== ============================== == ================== == ======= =====
1 Donna Weeda 26 Cedar Falls IA 1:52:54 8:38
2 Katie Helgeson 26 Roland IA 1:54:55 8:47
3 Tess Taintor 29 Story City IA 1:54:56 8:47
4 Rachel Britten 28 Story City IA 1:54:56 8:47
5 Ryann Winings 25 Ft. Atkinson IA 1:57:38 8:59
6 Sherrie Mauren 29 Marion IA 1:58:42 9:04
7 Julie Eddy 27 Parkersburg IA 1:59:29 9:08
8 Carrie Dieken 29 Cedar Falls IA 2:03:25 9:26
9 Jessica Wass 25 Denver IA 2:07:40 9:45
10 Libby O'neil 25 Cedar Falls IA 2:08:56 9:51
11 Brenda Rix 28 Decorah IA 2:09:18 9:53
12 Leah Fuller 29 Marion IA 2:09:26 9:53
13 Jaime Flanscha 25 Cedar Falls IA 2:10:23 9:58
14 Brytnie Kerr 25 Waterloo IA 2:11:14 10:02
15 Kelli Mehmert 28 Cresco IA 2:34:29 11:48

My goal time was 2h 10min, so I am totally happy with 12th place in my age group. Go me!

wolf · 09-12-2005, 01:55 PM

Given that I can't do anything for 2 hr 10 min that doesn't involve a remote control and a very comfortable chair, I am extremely impressed by your accomplishment. Go you, indeed!

Clodfobble · 09-12-2005, 07:55 PM

Congratulations! I can't run for more than about 30 feet without hyperventilating (something about the way I breathe when I run, because I can do other aerobic-y things for hours) so I have great respect for your accomplishment.

LabRat · 09-14-2005, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys. 7 years ago, when I decided to try my first 5K (3.2m) I barely could make it around the block. Literally. My first run was around the block, and at the end I thought my heart was going to explode out of my chest, my head was pounding, and I almost threw up. It took me 7 minutes. I couldn't beleive I had gotten THAT out of shape, and I was only 21 or 22. After finishing my first race, I was addicted. I am pretty sure it was the free food at the end tho, and not the running itself

.

I counted all my race tshirts, and this last one was my 15th. !!

LabRat · 09-19-2005, 10:02 AM

Here are some pictures I stole from Myraceday.com:

Waiting at the start line, about 3 min before the gun. I am the short stubby chick with her arms crossed on the right. Don't exactly LOOK like a rummer, do I

My friend that I did this with is in the red shirt next to me.

LabRat · 09-19-2005, 10:10 AM

Here I am crossing the finish line. You can see my chafe proof tights under my shorts here. Gotta love the chafe proof tights. Especially as humid as it was that morning. I look like a runner here

The guy directly behind me was running with a backpack on full of weight. I'm guessing 25lbs at least, by the way it was bouncing on him. I only passed him just before the finish. I may be crazy, but Idon't run carrying all my lost marbles...

04-19-2007, 07:33 AM	#2
hideouse Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 91	Newbie here, Labrat and all others, I decided last year about this time to start running again so as to try to get my skyrocketing blood pressure under control. Haven't done all that well but am still signed up for the indy500 festival half marathon in May. I was running fairly regularly most of the past year, but in March got the flu and haven't been right since. Last Saturday was the last of the "trainng runs" organized by the indy500 fest to allow people to work up to the full 20k. Saturdays run was 15k, the farthest i've ever tried to run. I did it in 1:44, an average pace of just under 11 min/mile. I credit two sources for my ability to finish the 15k: Nicholas Romanov's Posetech website and his free information on Pose running, and Scott Sonnon's idea of changing gears rather than hittin a wall. All in all I am content with my progress, although certainly I could have done better. __________________ If you need a straight line, I've usually got a few to spare.

07-08-2005, 01:20 PM	#4
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Sweet! These are called 'sprint' triathlons. I did the sprint version of the Pigman Tri, um, 5 years ago. (geeze, has it been that long ago?!) 500 meter swim, 15mile bike, 3.2m run. For me, the swimming was was took the most out of me, and was by far the hardest. I swear I was high when I finished, I felt so GOOD. I only had a mountain bike at the time, so I borrowed my husband's uncle's road bike, that was too big for me and used that. What was sore on me the few days after the tri was my neck/upperback, from that stupid bike What's your training plan? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

08-30-2005, 09:53 AM	#5
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	SO melidisaur??? Did you do it? How'd it go?? Sunday I did my 10 miler, the 'long' run in my 1/2 marathon training plan, and it went well! I finished it in 1hr 43 min, and was able to walk relatively normally yesterday, and today I only feel my quads when going down stairs. I am really looking forward to this run. Donno if my friend is going to do it, she says she is, but every time I have invited her to run the long runs with me, something comes up...oh well. There is usually someone there taking pictures, so I'll have to post one if I am in any. If any newbies run, post away! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

08-30-2005, 11:32 PM	#6
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	Well, unfortunately, it didn't. Somehow - I injured my ankle, so that made the running difficult and then I didn't have a bike yet, so I just put it on hold for next year. Running still frightens me - I really don't like it... so i'm looking into some team events - I'll find someone who loves to run and loves to swim and I'll take care of the biking. __________________ I love England, what can I say?

08-31-2005, 12:58 AM	#8
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	If it's the biking you want, why not train for the Liberty Classic? 57.6 miles, 4 times up the Manayunk Wall. It would give you a great excuse to hang out with some Dwellars after the race. If you live. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#1
stephwho Person Who Has Posted Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	You mentioned a min-triathalon in August--do you have any details on this? Who is sponsoring the event? Where to get more info? Many thanks!!

09-12-2005, 01:46 PM	#10
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Well, I did it, and it was AWESOME!! I had a really great race, felt good pretty much the whole time despite it being unusually warm and humid. My quads are the only thing sore on me today, but that's my own fault cuz I didn't walk long enough after finishing...there was food to be eaten Here's the portion of results that included me: FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29 Place Name Ag City St Finish Pace ===== ============================== == ================== == ======= ===== 1 Donna Weeda 26 Cedar Falls IA 1:52:54 8:38 2 Katie Helgeson 26 Roland IA 1:54:55 8:47 3 Tess Taintor 29 Story City IA 1:54:56 8:47 4 Rachel Britten 28 Story City IA 1:54:56 8:47 5 Ryann Winings 25 Ft. Atkinson IA 1:57:38 8:59 6 Sherrie Mauren 29 Marion IA 1:58:42 9:04 7 Julie Eddy 27 Parkersburg IA 1:59:29 9:08 8 Carrie Dieken 29 Cedar Falls IA 2:03:25 9:26 9 Jessica Wass 25 Denver IA 2:07:40 9:45 10 Libby O'neil 25 Cedar Falls IA 2:08:56 9:51 11 Brenda Rix 28 Decorah IA 2:09:18 9:53 12 Leah Fuller 29 Marion IA 2:09:26 9:53 13 Jaime Flanscha 25 Cedar Falls IA 2:10:23 9:58 14 Brytnie Kerr 25 Waterloo IA 2:11:14 10:02 15 Kelli Mehmert 28 Cresco IA 2:34:29 11:48 My goal time was 2h 10min, so I am totally happy with 12th place in my age group. Go me! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

09-12-2005, 01:55 PM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Given that I can't do anything for 2 hr 10 min that doesn't involve a remote control and a very comfortable chair, I am extremely impressed by your accomplishment. Go you, indeed! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-12-2005, 07:55 PM	#12
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Congratulations! I can't run for more than about 30 feet without hyperventilating (something about the way I breathe when I run, because I can do other aerobic-y things for hours) so I have great respect for your accomplishment.

09-14-2005, 09:01 AM	#13
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Thanks guys. 7 years ago, when I decided to try my first 5K (3.2m) I barely could make it around the block. Literally. My first run was around the block, and at the end I thought my heart was going to explode out of my chest, my head was pounding, and I almost threw up. It took me 7 minutes. I couldn't beleive I had gotten THAT out of shape, and I was only 21 or 22. After finishing my first race, I was addicted. I am pretty sure it was the free food at the end tho, and not the running itself . I counted all my race tshirts, and this last one was my 15th. !! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

09-19-2005, 10:02 AM	#14
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Here are some pictures I stole from Myraceday.com: Waiting at the start line, about 3 min before the gun. I am the short stubby chick with her arms crossed on the right. Don't exactly LOOK like a rummer, do I My friend that I did this with is in the red shirt next to me. Attached Images __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within. Last edited by LabRat; 09-19-2005 at 10:04 AM.

09-19-2005, 10:10 AM	#15
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Here I am crossing the finish line. You can see my chafe proof tights under my shorts here. Gotta love the chafe proof tights. Especially as humid as it was that morning. I look like a runner here The guy directly behind me was running with a backpack on full of weight. I'm guessing 25lbs at least, by the way it was bouncing on him. I only passed him just before the finish. I may be crazy, but Idon't run carrying all my lost marbles... Attached Images __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

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