Who Wants to Get Active--Belle

RE: I Did Wildflower

Sun, 18 May 2008 22:08:34 GMT

You are my hero and a true inspiration! Congratulations a million times over.

RE: I Did Wildflower

Active Belle — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:14:05 GMT

Thanks Gale! I had a blast. I really do appreciate the light-hearted approach to training. That attitude carried me all the way through race day, which made the event super fun.

RE: I Did Wildflower

Active Belle — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:12:21 GMT

Thanks so much for your support. It was a ton of fun to have you as a virtual training partner!
As for the triathlon bug: I'm not quite ready to choose gear over food in my monthly budget but quitting my job to train full time sounds like a blast:)

During the run I had the thought that maybe triathlons aren't for me. But as soon as I finished and saw my times, it was hard not to analyze how I could do better next time, which indicates that there just might be a next time. And I am curious to see what I could do with another 6 months of training-- starting at the fitness level I'm at now.

Thanks so much again and please let me know how your race goes next weekend!

Good luck and have fun:)

RE: I Did Wildflower

Gale Bernhardt — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:42:26 GMT

Nice job, Belle!!! Big congrats. Wildflower is a hard first race. You rock!

RE: I Did Wildflower

tributton — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:59:47 GMT

Congratulations!! You are a triathlete!! I'm extremely happy for you.

Great job Belle. Sounds like a tough race but you made it. I went through the exact same thing at my first race: the panic attack at the start (lucky for me it was still shallow enough to stand up), the mayhem of transition, the ups and downs and even walking on the run to take full advantage of the aid stations.

I'm glad to have worked with you to accomplish your goals and thank you for helping me get this far with mine.

You did it and now the question is whether you've got the bug? The itch to upgrade ever piece of equipment you have, hire the professional coach and quit your job to train full-time. The willingness to give up your first born to shave an extra 30secs off your bike split. That's the second step of becoming a true triathlete. (just kidding)

RE: I Did Wildflower

KAYO — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:59:52 GMT

WOOOHOOOOO!
Go Michelle!
Aww I'm so proud

RE: Weekend Workout

tributton — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:28:14 GMT

Thanks Gale for the advice. Last think I want is to get injured again after a taste of competition.

GOOD LUCK this weekend Belle!!! I'm sure you'll have no problems and will really enjoy yourself.

RE: Weekend Workout

Gale Bernhardt — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:33:45 GMT

Tributton ~

Glad you had fun following the plan. I'm sure you helped others with your experience and great words of wisdom.

For next weekend, I suggest racing at your current training paces until the last 5k of the run. If you feel like going faster at that point, then go ahead. Otherwise, use the race as a celebration of sorts. You've gotten yourself into great shape. You have excellent aerobic fitness and some threshold speed. Most of all, you've stayed healthy and exercised consistently - you've already overcome your biggest challenges from a few months ago. Congrats!

Let us know how the race goes - most of all - did you enjoy the day?

RE: Weekend Workout

tributton — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:14:18 GMT

Hey Gale,
Thanks so much for all your help. It is much appreciated. I have really enjoy the experience and working with yourself and Belle. I feel confident I'll make it through the race okay and have rekindled my desire to train and race.

One last question is, since I have not pushed very hard in any workouts to make sure I stay healthy... Is it wise for me to race my hardest next weekend and really push it to gauge my fitness or just aim to finish the race? I am hoping to race another Olympic distance race in August and try for a good time.

Again, thanks so much.

RE: Weekend Workout

Gale Bernhardt — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:01:05 GMT

Hey Tributton ~

It looks like your goal to consistenty train and remain injury-free is right on track. Congratulations! Like Belle, I know you have a challenging work schedule and plenty of other issues that could become good excuses not to exercise - but - you've made time to train and really take care of yourself. The race is mostly a celebration of sorts.

Hope you have great fun ~