Diehard Cyclists

Thanks Molina for the Sunday morning bike ride this past weekend!  Thanks also to Amy for offering to pick us up if we got stuck in the rain...I think that reassurance prevented the rain from falling.  I am sorry I will miss this Saturday ride (if there is one) but I am around Sunday in case anyone is interested.  Have a good week everyone.

Thank you, Amy!

Ms. Amy, thanks for hosting our bike ride at your fabulous new house. What a perfect spot to start the rides. And it's so nice to know you can get in one last pee before you head out. The ride was invigorating and I'm geeked to do it again next Saturday!

As an aside, I'll be heading to the Y bright and early in the morning to do a little spinning and weight lifting if anyone cares to join me. I'll be leaving my house at 5:45 a.m. and I'll check email to see if anyone wants a ride.

Have a great week, everyone!

Swimming in the morning

It's a little late to be posting this now but what the heck...Cynthia and I are swimming at the Y tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. if anyone wants to join us.

pimped my ride!

Hi everybody - I got some sweet tires and toe thingys on my dad's old cross bike. It's now a speed machine! Unfortunately I've been too scared to ride it because I had trouble with the clips on the stationary bike. But if you guys are up for a ride this Saturday, I'd go along!

So this is week 4, eh? So far, so good. The training hasn't been as painful as I thought, but then again I haven't ridden a bike outside yet, nor have I run for more than 30 mins. without stopping. Hope you're all doing well. Glad so many are doing DxA2!

Hope to see you on the road soon,
Ann

Ride on Saturday

Hey Ladies -

time to get our weekly ride on! This week we can meet at my brand spanking new house at 1624 Saunders Crescent. A stones throw from Wines Elementary school and Newport road.We can meet there at 8:30. Please let me know if you plan on riding!hope you can make it - we had a great ride last weekend!

be well,
Amy

Dexter-Ann Arbor run?

Hi - anybody doing the dexter-ann arbor run? It's Sunday May 31. I've signed up for the 5K. They have 10K and 1/2 marathon. I'm a little nervous about running in an actual race, and I hope to see some of you tri girls there! http://www.dexterannarborrun.com/
Ann

ride is on!

the roads will be a little wet - but I think we'll miss the rain!

see you all at 8:30 :)
Amy

Ride on Saturday Morning

Hello Everyone,

So it is Midnight on friday - we are supposed to meet at 8:30 am for a ride - the weather is predicting, not only rain but thunder. I will post something at 8am and send an email -but I think there is a good chance we will have to do it next week. Riding in thunderstorms is not my idea of a good way to be on your bike. :)

stay tuned

thanks,
Amy

2 helpful running websites

Hi - since I spend a lot more time sitting in front of a computer than I do running, I have lots of time to THINK about running! Here are two websites I've used for plotting distances and calculting pace:
http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/4/4_1/96.shtml
Hope everyone's doing great. I'll miss you on the bike ride, but I'll be there for another one!
Ann

What to Wear?

I think I asked this at our first dinner back in February. I still can't get my head around what one wears. The thought of biking or running in a swim suit sounds yucky, not to mention chaffing-causing. But I don't want the drag of swimming in running shorts and a tank. And I am not spending $100+ on a tri suit, especially when they're not easy-off for the multiple trips to the bathroom I invariably take before a race.

What are you all planning to wear? Tri veterans, what do you suggest?

time to get out and ride

Hello Ladies -

so let's get out on the bike on Saturday morning. It looks like saturday morning is the best day - and its split down the middle between 8 and 9am - so perhaps we can meet at 8:30. Let me know if you have constrictions and need to meet at 8am (ie - you have a soccer game at 9am)

I think we should meet at Barton Park on Huron River Drive. I will post directions -

but for now - save the date and the time! Also bring your running shoes.

Let me know if you can make it!

Be well!
Amy

Anyone running Saturday AM?

Just curious if anyone is planning on running this Saturday morning again. It sounds like many of you had a lovely run around the Argo/Bandemeer loop by the river last Saturday. I am still trying to coordinate my family plans on this end, but was curious if anyone is planning on being out this Saturday AM around 8:30.

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Getting your Bike on!

Hey Ladies-

It's time to get out on the bike!!!! I know, I know its raining - but the good news is - April Showers bring...May Flowers...(no not pilgrims) Which means the weather is warming up!!! Giddy Up! It's time for the rubber to meet the road and see how it feels to ride outside.

So far, it looks like Saturday Morning will work the best for folks - If you haven't voted yet - please do so. I am out of town this Saturday - but let's think about riding next saturday morning. So, mark your calandars. I was thinking we could meet at either Barton Park or at the Dairy Queen in Dexter. I want to wait to see how windy it is that day.

Also, I'd love to hear how your running is going.

be well! Keep up the good work!

Amy

Anyone have advice?

First of all - I apologize for not making it to run on Saturday. I checked back faithfully until Thursday and then figured everyone was staying flexible to enjoy the weather!

So I am looking for advice on the plateau I seem to have reached in running. I am nowhere near the distance runner that most of you already are, but I seem to be able to consistently do about 3 miles. My issue is that I seem to have my "wind" all right, but my "legs" just don't seem to have caught up. They get so tired and I wind up just stopping and walking. I have great shoes, am well-hydrated, dressed for running, have great tunes...any suggestions? Also - the last time I ran was Thursday night - and I stopped and walked at about 2 miles for about 1/2 mile. Saturday I just biked and then slowly jogged 1 mile to experience the transition.

Now I have anxiety about running tonight - in fact - I am going to get back on my treadmill instead of going outside because I think I am more effective there. But seriously - any ideas?

Saturday morning run

Kristen Phipps - still want to go tomorrow? I added a comment on my last post to respond to you but it's not very visible. I'm still planning on running tomorrow and Laurel's planning on it, as well. We'll be going at 8:30 a.m. so hopefully you can make it. Why don't we meet in front of Cynthia's house since everyone knows where that is. Anyone else who wants to join us, please do! See you all then.

10 mile!

I'm loving this training regime (Run Less Run Faster)! I trained at the track twice this week and then ran 10 miles this morning. I am supposed to be cross training 2x a week too (swimming and biking) but have not been good about that yet. Hoping to do a 6am swim tomorrow at the Y.

It's great to have you all as support.

Gorgeous Day!

Thanks, Amy, for the motivation today!  I did go for a bike ride and it was beautiful.  I even did a little one-mile run afterwards to get the brick feeling and you are so right about how weird it feels.  I'm excited for our group rides.  

I'm looking for some runners for next Saturday - with a little more notice this time.  Anyone who would like to join me for a run, I'm planning on going next Sat. around 9:30 but could be persuaded to go at a different time if that works better for someone.  Laurel!  I'm counting on you, girlfriend!

Anybody running tomorrow (Saturday, 4/18) morning?  I don't know that I'm motivated enough to go alone but if someone else is planning on going I'd love to tag along.

Great seeing everyone tonight!

Hi - just testing out the blog. I'm still not that thrilled about seeing myself as a follower AND a contributor, but alas, I'll focus on playing the role of contributor for now.

THANK YOU, Cynthia, for the wonderful dinner. Amy - your advice and suggestions are so motivating. Thank you for everything.

OK - Time to wrap up - I hope to see you all soon out on the streets!
Ann

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happy almost spring

testing out a2 tri girls

Dinner Reservations

Hey all! Hoping to see you all over here at my place for a fun evening of training preview and pumping up for the season! Let me know via blog or email, if you haven't already, if you will be attending. I am thinking grilled veggie pasta sauce...it promises to be a great evening!


Cynthia

Run after drop off or before pick up

There is an email floating out for women looking for a running partner after they drop off their kids or before pick them up -

if you are interested -

email Jen or Thersea or post here

.......here is the email exchange

Theresa TrevorThursdays are the only mornings that work for me, but I'd love to do it this ...<jjorg@med.umich.edu> wrote:
Hi ladies -
I'm on vacation the first week in April and am wondering if any of you want to meet after drop off or before pick up for a run sometime?
jen

Welcome to A2 Tri Girls

Hello! And welcome

This is the first official post for our blog - you can post by clicking on "New Post" and then it will send you do a page where you can put a title and then you type in what you are thinking or whatever you want! you can also add photos here :)

welcome and let me know if you have any questions!

Amy