Well I figure since my tri season is over, I need to flood you with the last details of my race, because other than specific training, I won't have much triathlon specific news throughout the winter.
That and I finally got my split times, which I am quite please with, so I thought I would share. So this is for any stats geeks out there!!!
I placed 11th out of 15 in my age group.
I placed 224 out of 251 over all athletes
I placed 76 out of 84 women
Break down:
SWIM: 26:50.7. Rank in the swim was 212 out of 251. Note: I was 2 minutes faster than Kensington! Patti beat me by 7 minutes.
TRANSITION 1: 1:48.2. Rank in T1 was 86 out of 251. Note: I was 2 minutes faster than Kensington, but the distance between the water and the transition area was much farther at kensington.
BIKE: 48.42.5. Rank in the bike was 195 out of 251. Note: I was 2 minutes faster than Kensington (a much hillier course), but I can do that bike in 45 minutes, so I definitely lost time on my little debacle. However, I (on my mountain bike) only lost to Patti (on her road bike) by two minutes on this leg, so it's likely I may have beat her here had I not fallen.
RUN: 38:31.5. Rank in the run was 225 out of 251. Note: This was roughly the same as Kensington, except this time INCLUDES the transition time, so actually I was faster. AND, I beat Patti by 5 seconds!! This was the first time I beat her in any of the legs of any of the tri's we've done. I'm not obsessed with beating her, but we have a very friendly competition and we are close in ability (except for the swim) so we really push each other to get better.
So I am VERY happy with my results. I mean I was before when I just knew my overall time, which was 1:55:52.9.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
The Summer of Tri has ended (with battle wounds to prove it)
Well today was the last of my triathlons for the summer (3rd one) and I finished and met my goal!
I do not know my official time yet (as they have not posted them on their website and they hadn't posted them when I left), but it was roughly around 1:57, which I was VERY happy with as my goal was under 2 hours. I will post official times later. UPDATE: 1:55:52.9 official time
It was a beautiful and perfect morning for a race. Race time air temp was about 60 degrees and water temp was about 75. The swim and run were fairly uneventful, but as far as my best leg, the bike, goes, well, I have a story to tell you.
After the swim, I got all my gear on an headed out for the bike portion of the race. I mounted the bike and as I was trying to get out of the parking lot and onto the course, me and two other racers missed the exit. This was partly because it wasn't that clear, and the volunteer sitting there didn't direct us. (Tim said later that many racers had similar problems there and the volunteer wasn't much help) So the three of us kept going around the loop and made another wrong turn (with yet another official not directing us) up a path. We all realized we screwed up and turned around and then asked the official where to go. He thought we were just coming in from completing our bike, so he directed us to the finish (which we didn't know he was doing at the time).
When I got to the finish I knew it was wrong, I asked the official where to go. She thought we were coming in from our bike and all three of us were yelling at her to tell her we were just starting that portion. I had my head turned as I was yelling at her, and all of a sudden someone says "LOOK OUT". CRASH! Right into another biker who was ending her bike portion of the race.
I went ass-over-apple-cart, (over my handle bars) and landed on the cement. The other two bikers that were lost with me went on. I had to get up, and hop on the bike. I had NO idea what damage I had done to my body or bike because my adrenaline was pumping and my main concern was to get on the course. The official finally told me where to go and I started to bike away.
Before I tell the rest of the story, though, I have to tell you how I feel bad because I didn't even say I'm sorry to the biker I hit and I have no idea if I hurt her or if I damaged her bike. I am sorry about that, but with the confusion going on, I just didn't. So I know she will never see this, but I am very sorry. :(
Ok, next I start pedaling away, and guess what? My gears won't engage. Here's what went through my mind:
1. HOLY CRAP! My race is over.
2. I think I may have jinxed my race yesterday when I was chatting with my friend about how I couldn't believe that if you asked me 6 months ago if I thought I would finish 3 triathlons by now I would have said no way. And he said "You haven't finished 3 yet..." Crap, he was right!
3. knee... hurts like hell...
4. Ok, calm down...
I started messing with my gears, first putting them all they way down to 1st gear, and then putting them all the way up to 3rd and BINGO! They finally engaged and I was on my way.
I started kicking ass on the bike by passing twenty other racers including the two that had the mix up with me. One of those was a guy who did catch up with me later and we chatted a little on the bike. He complimented me on my recovery and also said I was pacing about 20MPH, which I was quite happy with. (of course that didn't last the whole race, but I still did well given the circumstances) He ended up dropping back as he couldn't keep my pace, but i did see him at the turn around and he gave me the thumbs up. (Ended up being about a mile ahead of him)
The rest of the race was uneventful and I was happy with my finish. Fortunately my knee didn't hurt the rest of the race after that first few minutes. I think that was mostly the competition and adrenaline because about 10 minutes after, it started throbbing. I think it's fine, I'm mostly bruised on my two knees, my left thigh, both elbows, my butt and a nice raspberry on my upper thigh, but other than that I think I'm gonna live. I probably lost two minutes with that little incident, but whatever. I still met my goal.
Here are some pictures from the event. Not as many as usual as the camera was having issues, but I got a few, especially of my battle wounds.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69742387@N00/sets/72157601671885688/
Thanks again to my wonderful husband who came in for his usual support. I told him next year he doesn't have to come, but he said next year he is gonna do them with me. WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!!! ;)
I do not know my official time yet (as they have not posted them on their website and they hadn't posted them when I left), but it was roughly around 1:57, which I was VERY happy with as my goal was under 2 hours. I will post official times later. UPDATE: 1:55:52.9 official time
It was a beautiful and perfect morning for a race. Race time air temp was about 60 degrees and water temp was about 75. The swim and run were fairly uneventful, but as far as my best leg, the bike, goes, well, I have a story to tell you.
After the swim, I got all my gear on an headed out for the bike portion of the race. I mounted the bike and as I was trying to get out of the parking lot and onto the course, me and two other racers missed the exit. This was partly because it wasn't that clear, and the volunteer sitting there didn't direct us. (Tim said later that many racers had similar problems there and the volunteer wasn't much help) So the three of us kept going around the loop and made another wrong turn (with yet another official not directing us) up a path. We all realized we screwed up and turned around and then asked the official where to go. He thought we were just coming in from completing our bike, so he directed us to the finish (which we didn't know he was doing at the time).
When I got to the finish I knew it was wrong, I asked the official where to go. She thought we were coming in from our bike and all three of us were yelling at her to tell her we were just starting that portion. I had my head turned as I was yelling at her, and all of a sudden someone says "LOOK OUT". CRASH! Right into another biker who was ending her bike portion of the race.
I went ass-over-apple-cart, (over my handle bars) and landed on the cement. The other two bikers that were lost with me went on. I had to get up, and hop on the bike. I had NO idea what damage I had done to my body or bike because my adrenaline was pumping and my main concern was to get on the course. The official finally told me where to go and I started to bike away.
Before I tell the rest of the story, though, I have to tell you how I feel bad because I didn't even say I'm sorry to the biker I hit and I have no idea if I hurt her or if I damaged her bike. I am sorry about that, but with the confusion going on, I just didn't. So I know she will never see this, but I am very sorry. :(
Ok, next I start pedaling away, and guess what? My gears won't engage. Here's what went through my mind:
1. HOLY CRAP! My race is over.
2. I think I may have jinxed my race yesterday when I was chatting with my friend about how I couldn't believe that if you asked me 6 months ago if I thought I would finish 3 triathlons by now I would have said no way. And he said "You haven't finished 3 yet..." Crap, he was right!
3. knee... hurts like hell...
4. Ok, calm down...
I started messing with my gears, first putting them all they way down to 1st gear, and then putting them all the way up to 3rd and BINGO! They finally engaged and I was on my way.
I started kicking ass on the bike by passing twenty other racers including the two that had the mix up with me. One of those was a guy who did catch up with me later and we chatted a little on the bike. He complimented me on my recovery and also said I was pacing about 20MPH, which I was quite happy with. (of course that didn't last the whole race, but I still did well given the circumstances) He ended up dropping back as he couldn't keep my pace, but i did see him at the turn around and he gave me the thumbs up. (Ended up being about a mile ahead of him)
The rest of the race was uneventful and I was happy with my finish. Fortunately my knee didn't hurt the rest of the race after that first few minutes. I think that was mostly the competition and adrenaline because about 10 minutes after, it started throbbing. I think it's fine, I'm mostly bruised on my two knees, my left thigh, both elbows, my butt and a nice raspberry on my upper thigh, but other than that I think I'm gonna live. I probably lost two minutes with that little incident, but whatever. I still met my goal.
Here are some pictures from the event. Not as many as usual as the camera was having issues, but I got a few, especially of my battle wounds.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69742387@N00/sets/72157601671885688/
Thanks again to my wonderful husband who came in for his usual support. I told him next year he doesn't have to come, but he said next year he is gonna do them with me. WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!!! ;)
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Farewell Cheetos, I knew you well...
Well next week I am starting a new chapter for a while and that chapter is getting back to basics with my diet.
I feel the need to do this because of the fact I will be cutting back my training, so in line with that, I need to cut back my eating.
I've been very proud of myself, because I have exactly maintained my weight loss for almost a year. That is more than I have done in the last 10 years, as I had been slowly gaining all that time until I lost my 65lbs between Fall 05 and Winter 06. But I have maintained because I've been working out so much and still have been able to eat pretty much what I want.
Now, I feel that this summer I have been eating "normal". I mean, I have had treats, but I try to do them in moderation and try to still eat pretty healthy.
One of the things that I love to snack on is Baked Cheetos. Now I know that isn't exactly a hot fudge brownie sundae, but I do love them. They are a little cheat for me.
But after Sunday, no more until next year. Sunday, I will be cleaning out the cupboards to prepare for the new chapter.
So this post is dedicated to Cheetos. I will miss you until next year. :)
I feel the need to do this because of the fact I will be cutting back my training, so in line with that, I need to cut back my eating.
I've been very proud of myself, because I have exactly maintained my weight loss for almost a year. That is more than I have done in the last 10 years, as I had been slowly gaining all that time until I lost my 65lbs between Fall 05 and Winter 06. But I have maintained because I've been working out so much and still have been able to eat pretty much what I want.
Now, I feel that this summer I have been eating "normal". I mean, I have had treats, but I try to do them in moderation and try to still eat pretty healthy.
One of the things that I love to snack on is Baked Cheetos. Now I know that isn't exactly a hot fudge brownie sundae, but I do love them. They are a little cheat for me.
But after Sunday, no more until next year. Sunday, I will be cleaning out the cupboards to prepare for the new chapter.
So this post is dedicated to Cheetos. I will miss you until next year. :)
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
The Last Dance
for the year anyway...
My last triathlon is this Sunday. I have mixed feelings about it. I'm glad it's almost over, so I can back down a little, and I'll be sad because training is fun.
But mostly, I'm glad it's over. I'm getting a little burnt out and my motivation is not as it was at the beginning of the summer. I do *not* want to lose it totally, so it's just time to take a little break, and then go back to normal work outs.
After I report on this next tri, I will begin a new path until early next year which will include the following:
1. A fasting/cleansing diet to reset myself
2. A diet to try to lose a little weight
3. Less training, but focusing on speed and form in swimming and running and also some spinning classes.
I will detail those more later on, but for now, just keep sending me good vibes to keep pumped up for my last 3 workouts before the tri.
My last triathlon is this Sunday. I have mixed feelings about it. I'm glad it's almost over, so I can back down a little, and I'll be sad because training is fun.
But mostly, I'm glad it's over. I'm getting a little burnt out and my motivation is not as it was at the beginning of the summer. I do *not* want to lose it totally, so it's just time to take a little break, and then go back to normal work outs.
After I report on this next tri, I will begin a new path until early next year which will include the following:
1. A fasting/cleansing diet to reset myself
2. A diet to try to lose a little weight
3. Less training, but focusing on speed and form in swimming and running and also some spinning classes.
I will detail those more later on, but for now, just keep sending me good vibes to keep pumped up for my last 3 workouts before the tri.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Patti
I have a huge family.
I am one of 10. On my dad's side of the family, I have one family with 7 cousins, one with 5 and there are a few on my mom's side too. My dad's sister Margaret's family was probably the family I was closest too when I was growing up. There are 5 girls in that family, 2 of whom are close in age to me. Margie - who is a year younger and Patti who is about a year and a half older.
As kids, I hung out with Margie more, but as adults I really never saw either of them except at holidays. You know, life happens and well everyone gets busy.
Last Novemeber when I saw Patti at our annual thanksgiving bash it was the first time a lot of my cousins had seen me since I recently lost some weight. Well her and I got talking, and she talked me into doing this triathlon thing...
Now, I have told you all many times how awesome my summer has been because of all this triathlon training. But what I haven't elaborated on was the reason all this triathlon stuff was so much fun was because of Patti.
Here are a list of reasons Patti has made this experience better:
1. She is so funny. She cracks me up all the time.
2. We are very compatible in our abilities. I mean we each have our specialties, but in general it couldn't be better.
3. We help keep each other accountable
4. She is smart (maybe some of that will rub off)
5. We always have fun, even when we are working our asses off
6. She is thoughtful and loving, I mean c'mon she gave me biking socks!
7. When we workout together, I am faster, I push myself more
8. When we are not working out together I always wonder how she's doing in her workouts
9. She lives 5 fricken miles from me!
10. She looks great for her age! (Ha ha! I had to get a slam in there for her being so much *older* than me! I hope I look that good when I'm *her* age!) ;)
I know this will not do her justice, but she is just awesome.
I hope this doesn't come off as cyberstalking, but I needed to tell you the real reason I have been having so much fun, because in addition to me getting fit, I have been re-acquainted with my cousin and gained a true friend.
So Patti, this post is dedicated to you. I couldn't have done all of this without your friendship, dedication and just overall fun making!
I love you, man!
I am one of 10. On my dad's side of the family, I have one family with 7 cousins, one with 5 and there are a few on my mom's side too. My dad's sister Margaret's family was probably the family I was closest too when I was growing up. There are 5 girls in that family, 2 of whom are close in age to me. Margie - who is a year younger and Patti who is about a year and a half older.
As kids, I hung out with Margie more, but as adults I really never saw either of them except at holidays. You know, life happens and well everyone gets busy.
Last Novemeber when I saw Patti at our annual thanksgiving bash it was the first time a lot of my cousins had seen me since I recently lost some weight. Well her and I got talking, and she talked me into doing this triathlon thing...
Now, I have told you all many times how awesome my summer has been because of all this triathlon training. But what I haven't elaborated on was the reason all this triathlon stuff was so much fun was because of Patti.
Here are a list of reasons Patti has made this experience better:
1. She is so funny. She cracks me up all the time.
2. We are very compatible in our abilities. I mean we each have our specialties, but in general it couldn't be better.
3. We help keep each other accountable
4. She is smart (maybe some of that will rub off)
5. We always have fun, even when we are working our asses off
6. She is thoughtful and loving, I mean c'mon she gave me biking socks!
7. When we workout together, I am faster, I push myself more
8. When we are not working out together I always wonder how she's doing in her workouts
9. She lives 5 fricken miles from me!
10. She looks great for her age! (Ha ha! I had to get a slam in there for her being so much *older* than me! I hope I look that good when I'm *her* age!) ;)
I know this will not do her justice, but she is just awesome.
I hope this doesn't come off as cyberstalking, but I needed to tell you the real reason I have been having so much fun, because in addition to me getting fit, I have been re-acquainted with my cousin and gained a true friend.
So Patti, this post is dedicated to you. I couldn't have done all of this without your friendship, dedication and just overall fun making!
I love you, man!
Longest Bike Ride
Today I went on my longest bike ride so far. Below are links to the map of the approximate route and a couple of photos my friend Rex took:
http://url.rexroof.com/10848
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexroof/tags/jeanne/
WOOT!
http://url.rexroof.com/10848
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexroof/tags/jeanne/
WOOT!
Monday, August 13, 2007
5k
I'm happy because I ran in a 5k Yesterday. It was my one year anniversary
of starting to run again in 5k races.
Last year's time: 40:09
This year's time: 33:36
I'm still slow, but improving. I get a PR almost every time I run a
5k even if it's just by a few seconds. I'm also to a point now where
I'm consistently *not* last in my age group. Yesterday I was 12th out of
17, so that's awesome.
Next years goal will to be under 30 minutes by this time.
of starting to run again in 5k races.
Last year's time: 40:09
This year's time: 33:36
I'm still slow, but improving. I get a PR almost every time I run a
5k even if it's just by a few seconds. I'm also to a point now where
I'm consistently *not* last in my age group. Yesterday I was 12th out of
17, so that's awesome.
Next years goal will to be under 30 minutes by this time.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Muggy
This muggy weather is killing my motivation for working out. I mean I feel like swimming, but that's pretty much it.
My next triathlon is in 2.5 weeks, so I can't mess around.
Anyway, yesterday I worked out indoors. If I haven't mentioned this before I FRIGGIN HATE THE TREADMILL. The indoor bike was ok though. I eeked out a 1 1/2 hour workout (with weight training), but it pretty much sucked the whole time.
I'm hoping this passes soon, so I can move on.
My next triathlon is in 2.5 weeks, so I can't mess around.
Anyway, yesterday I worked out indoors. If I haven't mentioned this before I FRIGGIN HATE THE TREADMILL. The indoor bike was ok though. I eeked out a 1 1/2 hour workout (with weight training), but it pretty much sucked the whole time.
I'm hoping this passes soon, so I can move on.
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