Anyway, here is a video about running technique that is oddly amusing... sort of, though silent...
Here is a video that IS undoubtedly amusing (and also horrifying) - credit to Rich, fellow tri team member.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Where are we running?
Fun fact.... most people don't run correctly, or well with good form. I didn't know this until January (whoops, yes, I've been running incorrectly for 4 years). But basically, running has a bad reputation as a sport that destroys your knees because well, most people don't do it correctly so they do destroy their knees. I mean, yeah it tightens you up no matter what, but it's still not as badly as it's all cracked up to be.
Here is a video that IS undoubtedly amusing (and also horrifying) - credit to Rich, fellow tri team member.
Here is a video that IS undoubtedly amusing (and also horrifying) - credit to Rich, fellow tri team member.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Don't get caught with a flat
This morning I biked to and from my bike workout and I often found myself staring at the salt and rubble on the ground with some anxiety... what if it blew my tires?
When I'm just riding around town on errands, I am only ever 1-2 miles from home or one of the local bike shops. So if I were mid-ride on my way to get groceries or something, I'd get off and walk it. But I am terrified of getting a flat mid-race. Terrified. I'm terrified of getting a flat period. I've heard tubes blow and it has the tendency to sound like a gun shot... and I jump approximately 10 feet. I've also heard stories of cyclists getting flats going 30 mph and eating it. I almost doubt my ability to stay calm and deal with a flat.
Somehow, even though I've fallen off a horse at least 5 times (with a few somewhat gruesome results), the idea of crashing my bike seems so much worse. This is admitted totally illogical because bikes are lower to the ground, not living, infinitely lighter, and probably safer. Anyway, to feel better, I'm going to study this video endlessly:
When I'm just riding around town on errands, I am only ever 1-2 miles from home or one of the local bike shops. So if I were mid-ride on my way to get groceries or something, I'd get off and walk it. But I am terrified of getting a flat mid-race. Terrified. I'm terrified of getting a flat period. I've heard tubes blow and it has the tendency to sound like a gun shot... and I jump approximately 10 feet. I've also heard stories of cyclists getting flats going 30 mph and eating it. I almost doubt my ability to stay calm and deal with a flat.
Somehow, even though I've fallen off a horse at least 5 times (with a few somewhat gruesome results), the idea of crashing my bike seems so much worse. This is admitted totally illogical because bikes are lower to the ground, not living, infinitely lighter, and probably safer. Anyway, to feel better, I'm going to study this video endlessly:
Ugh. They make it look SO easy. This video is LITERALLY 2:45 long. If I could change a tire in 2:45 I'd be golden. Although, that's not at all realistic, I'd still like to be able to do it relatively quickly so I could potentially get back in the race.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A little inspiration
That last post is kind of boring and logistical, so for some inspirational stuff that everyone can enjoy:
Who doesn't like a good win?
Although I'm still secretly convinced these aren't real people. Animatronics. Definitely. There has to be some logical explanation for such sheer power.
SPOILER ALERT:
watching that guy in second wipe out at the end makes me cringe every time. GET UP DUDE! GET UP!
I promise I will not normally post three times each day. Don't get excited.
Who doesn't like a good win?
Although I'm still secretly convinced these aren't real people. Animatronics. Definitely. There has to be some logical explanation for such sheer power.
SPOILER ALERT:
watching that guy in second wipe out at the end makes me cringe every time. GET UP DUDE! GET UP!
I promise I will not normally post three times each day. Don't get excited.
Sighting
All my awful swimmers, put your hands up!
I came into this sport with minimal swim experience. By this, I mean... I took lessons from ages 5-12 and was learning how to do flip-turns when I quit. I still hate doing them because, no matter how hard I try, I get water in my sinuses.
Something I'm thinking about right now it sighting. My more experience teammated talked about the usefulness of sighting in open water swimming (which, yes, I am totally freaked out about). So I'm studying this video. Must. not. drown.
p.s. the music at the beginning and end of this video is hilarious to me, but you know... my sense of humor is strange.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0-lP3exIfc
I came into this sport with minimal swim experience. By this, I mean... I took lessons from ages 5-12 and was learning how to do flip-turns when I quit. I still hate doing them because, no matter how hard I try, I get water in my sinuses.
Something I'm thinking about right now it sighting. My more experience teammated talked about the usefulness of sighting in open water swimming (which, yes, I am totally freaked out about). So I'm studying this video. Must. not. drown.
p.s. the music at the beginning and end of this video is hilarious to me, but you know... my sense of humor is strange.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0-lP3exIfc
Background: Introduction to the tri-baby.
I figure I'll start with a brief explanation.
I've always been a bit of a blogger because it helps me to write things down and my most prominent endeavor at this point in my life is triathlon training. I started training about 5 months ago and will be doing my first sprint triathlon in about 2 weeks.
I came into training as a "recreational runner" with a little background in cycling which consists of about a year of spin classes at my local gym. In 5 months, my athletic ability had dramatically increased and I'm learning so much I figured, why not make my journey one that other people can relate to?
But first, a disclaimer: I'm SUCH a newbie, so please don't take anything on this blog as the answer to some question. This really is simply a timeline and log of my personal experiences. That being said, I hope you get something out of what you read, even if it's a good laugh at my cluelessness.
AKrush
I've always been a bit of a blogger because it helps me to write things down and my most prominent endeavor at this point in my life is triathlon training. I started training about 5 months ago and will be doing my first sprint triathlon in about 2 weeks.
I came into training as a "recreational runner" with a little background in cycling which consists of about a year of spin classes at my local gym. In 5 months, my athletic ability had dramatically increased and I'm learning so much I figured, why not make my journey one that other people can relate to?
But first, a disclaimer: I'm SUCH a newbie, so please don't take anything on this blog as the answer to some question. This really is simply a timeline and log of my personal experiences. That being said, I hope you get something out of what you read, even if it's a good laugh at my cluelessness.
AKrush
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