One Triathlon Down!

Rachel, Katrina and I participated in the AF Women of Steel Sprint this morning.  It was the first one for both Katrina and I.  I had a great time.  I really enjoyed it.  The swimming on top of each other is a little ridiculous and I am horrible runner but otherwise it was a great event.  I loved doing it with Katrina and Rachel.  My Randy, Katrina's Ryan and Rachel's whole family were there to cheer us on!  You were the best! Thanks!

My goal was to finish somewhere in the middle of age groups.  In terms of time I finished almost exactly in the middle.  There was a 30 minute spread between first and last and I was 15 minutes behind the leader!   I came in 15th out of 25 in the 50-54 age group.  I was 6th in the swim, 8th on the bike and 21st on the run.  I have got to figure out how to run faster.  I feel like I am not moving forward when I run!  

 I plan on participating in the 6th Ward triathlon, a 5k at Disneyland Labor Day weekend and then doing the Women of Steel next year (it is a little spendy but I like having it just down the street!)  I thought it was a very well organized event.   Keep me posted on other fun events too!

I have posted pictures on my facebook page.  If you aren't my friend, look me up and request and then you can see the pics.  I will also post them here but NOT TONIGHT!  I am tired!

Barb

Thanks for all your help Richard and Rachel!  You are the best!

Ragnar: Run clinics and Fun runs....

Ragnar 101 Info Clinics are a great place to meet fellow Ragnarians, recruit last minute runners for your team and learn tips and tricks on how to have the best Ragnar ever!  You'll have a chance to ask the experts about the course and plan your strategy for having a blast this June at the race.  Clinics are free so feel free to show up and bring a friend at any of the below locations:

Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm
Peak Performance
1895 Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401

Tuesday, May 17  at 7:30 pm
26.2 Running Company
1270 North State St, Provo 

Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm
26.2 Running Company
91 East 100 North, American Fork

Thursday, May 19 at 7pm
Fleet Feet
368 N 750 W #C-2, American Fork

Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30pm
Salt Lake Running Co
2454 South 700 East
SLC, UT 84106

Wednesday, May 25 at 7pm
Wasatch Running Center
8946 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Tuesday, May 31 at 6:30pm
St. George Running Center
2736 E. Red Cliffs Dr. #2
Saint George, UT 84790

Thursday, June 2 at 7:30pm
Runners Corner
835 South 700 East
Orem, UT 84097


Fun Runs
We know you've been training hard, but it never hurts to put in some extra miles with a fun group of people.  We'll have some goodies for those who show up while they last. 

Saturday, May 7
Utah County- Runners Corner at 8am
336 East 800 South
Orem, UT 84097

Saturday, May 7
Salt Lake County- Wasatch Running Center at 8am
8946 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Saturday, May 14
Utah County- Runners Corner at 8am (New location- moved a few blocks)
835 South 700 East
Orem, UT 84097


Saturday, May 14
Salt Lake County- Wasatch Running Center at 8am
8946 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Saturday, May 21
Utah County- Runners Corner at 8am
835 South 700 East
Orem, UT 84097


Saturday, May 21
Salt Lake County- Wasatch Running Center at 8am
8946 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Saturday, May 21
Kaysville Sportsplex- Ragnar Relay Series parking lot at 8am
1188 W. Sportsplex Dr. 
Kaysville UT, 84037

Saturday, May 28
Utah County- Runners Corner at 8am
835 South 700 East
Orem, UT 84097


Saturday, May 28
Salt Lake County- Wasatch Running Center at 8am
8946 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Hope to see you there,

Jim Tschabrun
Ragnar Relay Race Director
jim@ragnarrelay.com

FREE Clinic: Triathlon 101

EVERYONE,


The Pro putting these clinics on is my personal coach Heath Thurston and he is amazing... I hope you will attend this clinic and bring your friends.... It will be amazing!!!!


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When: Tuesday Nights - 7pm
Where: PowerTri in Lehi

Join PowerTri tonight (Tuesday) at 7pm as we kick off our new Triathlon 101 series!
 
These free weekly clinics hosted by local pro triathlete, Heath Thurston, are great for new triathletes wanting to know how to get started as well as the seasoned veteran.
Tonight Heath will focus on the Swim. Learn the drills, ask your questions, and most importantly, Have Fun!

Be sure to invite your friends and family.
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Hope to see you there,


Rich

Make memories.... Enjoy yourself

I'm currently sitting in a hotel in Milwaukee Wisconsin running a show for XANGO.... 18 - 20 hour work days with high stress..... this is NOT, however, what life is about.....

This is a quick blog to remind you as I always need reminding.... Make memories, stay in shape, and enjoy yourself... For some of you that may mean different things but when you are on your own and in unique locations.... Take some time to see things...

Earlier tonight before my last meeting I had 45 minutes and I went for a run... I ran from my Hyatt hotel 1 mile to Lake Michigan turned right at the War Memorial and headed down the breakwater for a few miles... This gave me a wonderful opportunity to contemplate life... pray, and just make memories...

It was a great memory and a wonderful moment for me.... I passed three art museums (One the shape of the bottom of a boat that also hangs over the water) an outdoor ampitheater at water's edge and several other remarkable art monuments ...

I won't remember the XANGO event forever but the feeling along the water front thinking of our War Veterans will stick with me for years.....

So I remind you,... Make memories, enjoy yourself out on the road and remember...

Train Hard, Race Hard

4 Week until Woman of Steel

Only 3 weeks of workouts left.... It's getting close and very exciting... The last week before the event you should be tapering and doing less for that week, allowing your body to repair a little more before you hit it hard on the race....

At this time you should be doing some speed training (Sprints on the track - Choose PG or a track with nice pad) and some hill climbing (Several consecutive up/downs on "the hill").


When doing speed and hills make sure you add a swim on the day after these workouts or a light recovery day... Slow run or swim after the bike or a slow bike or swim after the run day....  These hard days are to help your muscles not to hurt you....  Listen to your body.

Dayton's Legs: You Can DO IT!!!

Start this week and improve a little above where you are now... 5 1/2 weeks out and it's passing fast. If you've been working on base fitness for a few weeks then it may be time to work on some strength building... Call me and we can discuss ideas for building strength and speed....  Enjoy your workouts...

How to be Completely Miserable

From Coach Keena:


I read a really terrific book by John Bytheway titled  "How To be Totally Miserable" and thought you all might enjoy some of his wise words:

How To Be Completely Miserable:

It has been said that, in this life, suffering is mandatory, but misery is optional.  We all have problems, but we also have a choice!  We can choose to be happy or we can choose to be miserable.

If you want to be completely miserable then PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:

1.  Believe that things will NEVER change (and then do everything you can do prove your point!)

2.  Don't do anything!  Miserable people wallow.  Happy people know that activity and misery/depression are opposites.

3.  Worry about things you CAN'T control.

Timp Tri Club Trail Runs: Fridays 6:30am

Join the Timp Tri club and get many workouts... Below is just one example of weekly fun runs that they do.....  I'm probably going to try some of these with them as well.... Enjoy!!!


Hi all,

IT'S TIME!!? The temperatures are warming up and I'm anxious to get out on
the trails.? That being said, I'm leading a club trail run this week.? I've decided to try a new day this year so the run will be on Friday morning at 6:30 AM.? It will be dark for a short while so you may want to bring a headlamp.? Meet at the Battle Creek Canyon parking lot at the East end of
 200 S in Pleasant Grove.? We may hit a little mud here and there, so don't bring your new running shoes. :)? For all you newbies in the club, the weekly club run is for everyone who would like to experience trail running,regardless of age, gender, or ability.? It is not a race or a real fast training run and we have never lost anyone!? I hope to see some new and old faces.?

Eric Johnson
Club Trail Freak