This past weekend was spent celebrating my grandparents 60th anniversary and my great uncle's 50th ordination. My mom's side of the family is quite large and it was the first time almost all of us were home in the last 10 years. There are 28 grandkids (and then a good number of spouses and significant others) and 6 great grandkids. All of us were present, minus my brother-in-law (who's in Iraq) and then a cousin of mine, her hubby and little daughter. It was pretty impressive. A lot of my grandparents friends and siblings were also there. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful and close family.
Sunday morning we had our annual family golf tournament and the weather couldn't have been more beautiful. It wasn't too hot like in years past; just a nice 70-75 degrees and sunny. We had teams of 4 or 5 people and just play a game of scramble. It was a great time! I even came back with a nice sunburn. I am not proud of it, but it made me realize that summer was finally here.
Four days until the Detroit Lakes Sprint Triathlon and I am ready to get the show on the road. A part of me just wants to be done with training, now that things are starting to get busy with school. But, I know as soon as it is over, I will be looking for my next event to train for.
This race is shorter than the triathlon I did last month, so it will be interesting to see how things play out this time around. Like any other event, here are my goals:
Swim 1/3 mile - 14 minutes
Bike 10 miles - 38 minutes
Run 3.1 miles - 35 minutes
The goal times I have for all three are very reasonable and doable. If I were to really push myself, I would love to finish the swim in 11-12 minutes and the bike under 35. We'll have to see what the race conditions will be like. Last year it was raining and cold with white caps on the water. As of right now, there is a 40% chance of scattered T-Storms, but like any other forcast for the midwest, that will probably change a half dozen times between now and Saturday.
Showing posts with label triathlon goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label triathlon goals. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
3 days and counting
The Prairie Rose State Games Triathlon is getting closer and closer, and I am getting more anxious with each passing minute. My number one goal for this event is to go out there, have fun, and take it all in.
But, if we were to talk about numbers, here's what I would like to see:
Swim - 1000M - 20-22 minutes
Bike - 12.4 miles - 48-50 minutes
Run - 3.1 miles - 35-37 minutes
Now, I think all of these times is very doable. However, I don't know what the OW swim is going to be like, I don't know what roads we are riding on for sure, and I am thinking that the run will be pretty flat, but who knows. Any time better, and I will be on cloud 9! Like I said, I am just going to go out there and have fun. I just hope I don't forget anything important, or don't put my helmet on backwards!
Friday night, I am planning on driving up to GF, staying at my aunt's house. That evening I will drive out to the park (approximately 30 miles west of town) and check out the location. I have never been out there before, so I am anxious to see what it will look like for all three disciplines.
As for now, I am off to do some early packing to ease some of my anxiousness! I found a tri top yesterday, on sale (even better), and am going to attempt wearing it with my sports bra and tri shorts. We'll see how it works out! This race is definitely going to be a learning experience since it's my first. And don't y'all worry, the race report to follow will be nice and lengthly!
But, if we were to talk about numbers, here's what I would like to see:
Swim - 1000M - 20-22 minutes
Bike - 12.4 miles - 48-50 minutes
Run - 3.1 miles - 35-37 minutes
Now, I think all of these times is very doable. However, I don't know what the OW swim is going to be like, I don't know what roads we are riding on for sure, and I am thinking that the run will be pretty flat, but who knows. Any time better, and I will be on cloud 9! Like I said, I am just going to go out there and have fun. I just hope I don't forget anything important, or don't put my helmet on backwards!
Friday night, I am planning on driving up to GF, staying at my aunt's house. That evening I will drive out to the park (approximately 30 miles west of town) and check out the location. I have never been out there before, so I am anxious to see what it will look like for all three disciplines.
As for now, I am off to do some early packing to ease some of my anxiousness! I found a tri top yesterday, on sale (even better), and am going to attempt wearing it with my sports bra and tri shorts. We'll see how it works out! This race is definitely going to be a learning experience since it's my first. And don't y'all worry, the race report to follow will be nice and lengthly!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
3 Days...
... and counting. Until my first indoor triathlon. Is this chica ready? I sure don't feel like I am.
I have been suffering from some nasty spring allergies and thought I had all symptoms of the flu yesterday, minus the fever. I was in pain. I didn't make it to the pool and I don't know if I will make it to the pool prior to the tri.
Oh well. I know I will be able to finish. Here's what a couple goals look like.
Goal A:
10 minute swim --> 14 lengths (I am very slow in the pool)
30 minute bike --> 11 miles
20 minute run --> 1.65 miles
Goal B:
.... this is if I am on crack that day....
10 minute swim --> 16 lengths
30 minute bike --> 14 miles
20 minute run --> 1.8 miles
I have been suffering from some nasty spring allergies and thought I had all symptoms of the flu yesterday, minus the fever. I was in pain. I didn't make it to the pool and I don't know if I will make it to the pool prior to the tri.
Oh well. I know I will be able to finish. Here's what a couple goals look like.
Goal A:
10 minute swim --> 14 lengths (I am very slow in the pool)
30 minute bike --> 11 miles
20 minute run --> 1.65 miles
Goal B:
.... this is if I am on crack that day....
10 minute swim --> 16 lengths
30 minute bike --> 14 miles
20 minute run --> 1.8 miles
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