Winona Classic Weekend and Race Report
Lots and lots to mention on the tri front from this weekend so I'll take it day at a time
I just happened to show up at the same time a local team was swimming so I was able to get in for a workout of 4000. I caught the same group on Saturday morning after my P90X workout and did another 3000 This is significant because I showed up to the pool with the intention of swimming only a quick 1600 or so. I haven't swam 4000 in a workout since Ironman training. In addition to the normal freestyle etc I learned a bit about other strokes that I did not know how to do. I wont be able to join the team but I came away with a newfound respect for people who swim butterfly.....whew doggie were my shoulders exhausted. After the Saturday swim I did a quick mile and a half run to see how my knees were doing before my race Sunday.
When I woke up at 5 Sunday morning the temperatures were in the 40's. I despise the cold I just can't stand it....it kills my motivation to do anything let alone jump in a lake then run and jump on a bike. Im not going to make a bunch of comments about the race but here are some notes:
The Swim: was all right I went without a wet suit because the water was warmer than the weather took 10 minutes on 500 kinda slow would have liked to take about 2 minutes off that but considering all the swimming and P90X workouts I had done in the days leading up to the race my shoulder were just outright worn I was strong the first 250 but had a big slow down towards the end.
The Run: My best 5k in over a year probably a result of the reverse format Swim-Run-Bike. Went 22:34 on a dirt road. Knees felt GREAT. Held back a little because I had the bike to go still but I probably could have set a PB 5k if I had just let loose.
The Bike: This was my big disappointment. I don't know if it was the unexpected rolling mole hills or the fact that its just early season but even after doing quite a bit of strength for my legs in the off-season I just did not have it in my legs today. Was pushing all I had but it just wasn't enough and only averaged about 22mph over 14 miles.
Final: 1:13:08 Complete Results Here
More important than the race were the people I met. For the first time I met someone (Jodie? Joe D? Jodey? Jodi?) who had actually read my blog. Shared some nice words and gave me some encouragement over my current trials. Nice things you said almost made my grandmother cry :) You know how grandmothers can be! Was a real pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you at another race soon (next closest to us being St. Augustine April 22nd better ante up).
We also met a couple of really nice (kids?) from Stetson University. My grandparents instantly took to them as they were incredibly outgoing and friendly and as luck, or through Divine Intervention ;) would have it turned out one of them and I fellowship at the same church (although they've been there years) I'd never seen them. One of the things about being Christian is that the world will see you different and I could tell in their speech and mannerisms before church or fellowship was even mentioned that this person was Christian they had to be. Fantastic example of what witness should be.
Was a great pleasure to meet everyone I came away from the race ecstatic about faith and life. Look forward to seeing these folks again soon as triathlon tends to be its own little community you tend to see the same faces from race to race but never without meeting new people.
Race Photos
Friday & Saturday
I just happened to show up at the same time a local team was swimming so I was able to get in for a workout of 4000. I caught the same group on Saturday morning after my P90X workout and did another 3000 This is significant because I showed up to the pool with the intention of swimming only a quick 1600 or so. I haven't swam 4000 in a workout since Ironman training. In addition to the normal freestyle etc I learned a bit about other strokes that I did not know how to do. I wont be able to join the team but I came away with a newfound respect for people who swim butterfly.....whew doggie were my shoulders exhausted. After the Saturday swim I did a quick mile and a half run to see how my knees were doing before my race Sunday.
Race Day
When I woke up at 5 Sunday morning the temperatures were in the 40's. I despise the cold I just can't stand it....it kills my motivation to do anything let alone jump in a lake then run and jump on a bike. Im not going to make a bunch of comments about the race but here are some notes:
The Swim: was all right I went without a wet suit because the water was warmer than the weather took 10 minutes on 500 kinda slow would have liked to take about 2 minutes off that but considering all the swimming and P90X workouts I had done in the days leading up to the race my shoulder were just outright worn I was strong the first 250 but had a big slow down towards the end.
The Run: My best 5k in over a year probably a result of the reverse format Swim-Run-Bike. Went 22:34 on a dirt road. Knees felt GREAT. Held back a little because I had the bike to go still but I probably could have set a PB 5k if I had just let loose.
The Bike: This was my big disappointment. I don't know if it was the unexpected rolling mole hills or the fact that its just early season but even after doing quite a bit of strength for my legs in the off-season I just did not have it in my legs today. Was pushing all I had but it just wasn't enough and only averaged about 22mph over 14 miles.
Final: 1:13:08 Complete Results Here
More important than the race were the people I met. For the first time I met someone (Jodie? Joe D? Jodey? Jodi?) who had actually read my blog. Shared some nice words and gave me some encouragement over my current trials. Nice things you said almost made my grandmother cry :) You know how grandmothers can be! Was a real pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you at another race soon (next closest to us being St. Augustine April 22nd better ante up).
We also met a couple of really nice (kids?) from Stetson University. My grandparents instantly took to them as they were incredibly outgoing and friendly and as luck, or through Divine Intervention ;) would have it turned out one of them and I fellowship at the same church (although they've been there years) I'd never seen them. One of the things about being Christian is that the world will see you different and I could tell in their speech and mannerisms before church or fellowship was even mentioned that this person was Christian they had to be. Fantastic example of what witness should be.
Was a great pleasure to meet everyone I came away from the race ecstatic about faith and life. Look forward to seeing these folks again soon as triathlon tends to be its own little community you tend to see the same faces from race to race but never without meeting new people.
Race Photos
posted by Migofast at
9:47 PM
3 Comments:
So u had a blast and met some Christian brothers and sisters...sound like a good day.
A reverse tri, interesting. I never done that before.
Besides the start (cold and early...as always) sounds like you had a good race/great day! I'm reading to get some inspiration. Love working out but getting out of the gym is sometimes the challenge. Good luck with your training. Stay safe and injury free!!!
Cliff - best day I've had in a long time and it looks like you had a pretty good time at your run as well. At one time I had started a running group with my co-workers who for the most part are out of shape. I figured I'd be their coach and get them there. Got them running every day after work. I developed knee problems and they quit. Maybe try again this summer.
Deb - I was checking out your blog and I have a couple comments:
1: Where on earth are you going to lose 8 pounds? (forgive me if this is inappropirate but ... woo hoo)
2: Obviously you really like your gym "I Strive To Be Gym Free". When I am at the gym like you I go straight for the headphones to avoid chit chat get what I want to get done and get out. It wasnt always this way with me but once I got started on being outdoors I became an addict. Unfortunately while that keeps me thin it doesn't do a lot for my physique so I bought that P90X program something I can do at home any time of day or night and Im FINALLY starting to get a little strength and definition.
Sorry for rambling. Thanks for the nice words! Keep up the good work and get in that group ride like WW gives you some accountability and a great workout!
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