Thursday, June 3, 2010

Dragging

Since you all ragged on me so much for my dorky tri clothes when I did my one and only tri ten years ago, I invested in some real tri-shorts yesterday. Sugoi baby. Not cheap, so they better protect my girl parts sufficiently.

My race is on Sunday and my game plan is to swim in the shorts and sports bra, then put on a sleeveless bike shirt for the bike and run. Here I am showing you my updated outfit. Clearly the dog in the background has just done her business in the bathroom and is on her way to drag her butt across the carpet:

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Speaking of dragging asses, you’ve got to watch this. Dying laughing over here:

Did I mention I haven't really trained for this thing? Except for the run part of course. I trained for that by running a marathon, so I should be good. It’s a sprint distance (525 yd swim, 12 mile bike, 5K) so how bad can it be? I did two brick workouts this week (I just learned what the word “brick” meant. I always thought it was  reddish rectangular block that you used to build houses). It’s when you do biking/running consecutively in one workout.

Today’s brick looked like this:

Bike: 10 miles @ 16.3 avg = 36:30 minutes

Transition: bike to run ~2 mins

Run: 5K @ 7:43 avg = 23:59

That’s probably about as good as it’s going to get for me. I learned after the fact that you’re not supposed to do bricks the week (or even two weeks) before the race – FAIL – and  that you should work up to it – FAIL. I never said I knew what I was doing. 

Don’t forget my GIVEAWAY!

36 comments:

  1. Love your new tri outfit! You're going to do great on Sunday, and the weather is going to be perfect! Good luck! I can't wait to read all about it! :)

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  2. Love that new outfit!!! I have seen that video before and it always cracks me up!! My old dog used to do that....it was so gross! :(

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  3. You're good to go! You can do that swim and bike in your sleep, I'm sure. And you'll hammer the run so use it to pass everyone!

    Love the new outfit. I suppose whenever I do another tri I will now have to get on the bandwagon and race like a modern girl!

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  4. That video cracked me up! Love the new tri outfit..good luck! can't wait to read the report!

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  5. Hey! I'm doing my first ever tri on Sunday, too! Same distance, same training plan! LOL Almost same bike but I'm already getting caught in the cult-like atmosphere of tris, and might get myself a decent bike today (if I can convince the hubby, that is... ;))

    Good luck to both of us!! At least you look good in the tri-wear. Not me. I look like I need some lipo. Stat. (Of course I DO, but most clothing can hide that fact.)

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  6. Good luck at the race. I'll be interested to hear how it goes since you spent soooo much time training for it. I didn't train as much as I should have for my last tri and that race ended up kicking my ass. Oh wait, is that something I shouldn't be telling you before your race? Oops.

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  7. I love your new outfit! You look so speedy.

    I can't wait to hear how great you do with little training since I know you are super fit anyway and will do great!

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  8. Great outfit! I hope they serve you well this weekend. At least you know you'll look hawt!

    Nice workout - strong run off the bike!

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  9. sweet brick session.....NICE

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  10. Can't wait to read your report, I'm sure you'll do great despite your overtraining! If nothing else, you'll at least look like you know what you're doing. Good luck!

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  11. Our team uniforms are Sugoi! Love them!

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  12. oh, you'll be fine, the effort is less than a half marathon. i did one sprint, i am such an expert:) i did my sprint in my basing suit (swim and bike) and i put on a pair of shorts for the run (suit was dry by then). I don;t think you need bike shorts for such a slow bike, plus the padding of the shorts would surely drag me down in the water. Good luck!!!

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  13. You're going to do great at your tri because, as we all know, looking good is the most important thing! LOL. Love the new gear, can't wait to hear all about the race - good luck!!

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  14. You're going to do just fine, the point is to have fun and I think you got that part nailed! Good luck and have a great time!!!

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  15. That new outfit is serious! Best of luck this weekend :)

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  16. The Tri outfit rocks and you'll kick arse.

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  17. i like the outdated tri outfit better! it was much more sexy! ha ha ha! JK!!! its super cute and you will be very speedy and quick like when you swim,bike & run! weeeee

    HAHAHAHAHA i think its so funny when dogs do that! i'm rolling!

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  18. haha too funny of a post!
    Katherine

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  19. Looking sharp! In terms of training the week of, for a sprint...don't worry about it since you will only be out the for about an hour.

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  20. Thank goodness your "parts" are now being protected, that was such a worry! You have a smart and talented dog.

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  21. You look the 'real deal' in your new threads. Have fun with your 3-way.

    Love the dog video. The vet in me just wants to help. All I need is a tissue and my anal-gland-popping-fingers and he'd be a much happier puppy.

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  22. Who cares how fast you go? You've got this one in the bag on style points alone. Just don't go dragging your butt anywhere.

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  23. Looking good! I'm sure you'll have a blast...and you'll outrun a bunch of people. Enjoy!

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  24. Love the tri outfit. Good luck!

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  25. You look awesome on your tri outfit!

    Cheers and good luck from Hong Kong!

    "XTB" Xavi.

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  26. i have no doubt that you'll do great this wknd!!

    love the video, by the way! :-)

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  27. Funny video!! Thanks I needed a good laugh!

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  28. You look awesome. What's up with the overpriced tri-clothes anyway. I almost laid down $300 for a wetsuit a few years back and came to my senses.

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  29. I did NOT see the joke coming in the video, but if I saw it on YouTube, the title gives it away, so... Bravo!

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  30. Very cute shorts! Good luck w/ the triathlon!

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  31. Very cute outfit; your legs are amAZING!! LOL @ the video, I had to forward that one to my hubby.

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  32. I need that darn outfit for my half ironman next week, but I have already spent a fortune between the race, swim lessons, a wet suit and all my other swimming garb. Can I borrow yours?

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  33. Can't wait to hear how the tri goes! woo-hoo!

    oh, and I just added you to the list of my versatile award...so consider yourself officially TAGGED baby!

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  34. Wow, you look official now! have a great time.

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  35. Good Luck! Can't wait to read about it!

    Andrea
    andreachonicles314.blogspot.com

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