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A little disappointing (from a run perspecetive), but here are my race results Jerseyman Triathlon Place: 135/195 Swim Place: 78 23:13; T1: 4:08; Bike Place:104 1:14:56 MPH 15.6; T2: 1:19 Run Place: 178 35:17 Pace: 11:23 Total Time: 2:18:51 Age Group Place: 19/22 M35-39 Male Racers Place: 95/122. Race Day – Got up at 5:00 and onsite by 6:00. I had a cereal bar, sugar free red-bull, clif bar, and Gatorade by 7:00. Lots of room in transition, and it was not crowded at all. “Pool” opened at 7 for pre-race warm-up. Water temp was 74, but it was still a shock at first. I could not breathe at all for my first few strokes. Finally got my face into the water more and got a decent rhythm going. This was, by far, the best decision I made all day - to do the practice swim. I got out of the water at 7:15, as the race was supposed to be at 7:30, and there was supposed to be a pre-race briefing. Neither happened. At 7:30, I got back in the water, as it was apparent we were not swimming for awhile, and I wanted to get reacclimated. Out again at 7:45 (not a lot of swimming…just bobbing and getting used to the water). Around 8 we did a wade in start and somehow I ended up front and center. This did not bother me at all, other than thinking, “how did I get here, when I intentionally went to the right of everyone?” The moment was lightened, when a little girl yelled out, “Don’t stop swimming daddy!!” Great advice, huh? Swimming went pretty well, other than the occasional stop for those who swam in front of me and cut me off. One additional nag point was I guess the volunteers drove a boat close to us, and our glass flat lake had sudden rollers in it. I thought a storm (it was raining) had suddenly hit us or something. It was a bit disconcerting, but it went away quickly. I did get a good feeling once, when I realized I was swimming fast enough for someone to draft off me. This one guy stayed glued to me for at least ½ the race, but I lost him after the final buoy, when I turned it up a little. I was shocked, as I exited the water and my watch said 22 minutes and change. I thought for sure I had swam faster than that. I’d say the course distance was off, but a 22 YO woman from Philadelphia finished in 15:57…that’s just unbelievably fast to me. I guess my extra minute or so on the official time was running to the timing mat. I had a good 75-100 yard sandy run to the sidewalk, then decided to walk a little to transition, as it was still a ways away. The crowd was pretty supportive with us too. I did pretty well in the “changing” part of transition, and most of my time was running/walking into and out of transition. I did run my bike to the mount point though, even in my bike shoes, as I realized before the race it was all grass, and the cleats would not be so unwieldy on grass. Oh, and the weather was 65 and humid, when it wasn’t raining. I had planned on putting on another shirt (was wearing sleeveless compression shirt under wetsuit on swim) in T1, but left it there, as I was plenty warm enough. Wetsuit came off easy enough too. Onto the bike. Oh, those first few miles were hell. I had a splitting headache (back of head), and I did not feel like riding hard at all. In fact, I felt woozy and lightheaded for the rest of the day after the race. I got some Gu into me (powdered mix in water), and I started to feel a bit better. Steady rain started falling, and taking turns and downhills fast was a bit freaky. Some downhills, which I knew were straight I hammered at full speed, and others I braked quite a bit. About halfway into the ride I started to feel good, and I steadily increased the pace. I stopped to help another athlete who had a flat (gave him my spare), but that only cost me 20-30 seconds, and I knew I wasn’t winning any medals anyway. I was hammering the last few miles, as I felt strong, and I knew the end was near. I got into an easier gear about a mile out and started spinning, to get the legs ready for the run. I got to the dismount area, jumped off really nice, and ran my bike to T2 – the run to T2 felt great. Got into T2, and thought I made awesome time. I had already put my race belt on in T1, so T2 consisted of: run in, rack bike, change shoes, run out. Nothing too special. About 50 feet into my 5k run, my mind told me, “This is going to suck.” Now remember, my run off the bike into T2, felt great, legs were not beat up or anything, or so I thought. I jogged/shuffled for the first 1.5 miles, then started to walk/run for a minute each at a time. My hips were killing me, which is not a pain I have experienced before in training. I felt like I had nothing left, and my run time definitely suffered. If it hadn’t been a race or if I did not keep on getting support from other runners, I may have bagged it, had it just been training. Wrong thing to do, I know, but I was not doing well physically or mentally on the run. Summary: Swim Goal: 20 minutes; Actual 23:13 – not too worried about this, as distance could have been off (that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. J ), and I was firmly MOP for this – expected result. Transition Times: < 6 minutes total; Actual 5:27 – I could have made T1 a little faster, but I could not have done much better on T2 Bike Goal: 75 Minutes; Actual 1:14:56. Hmm...I think I knew how fast I was going to go, huh? J Considering the weather and how I felt in the beginning, I’m pretty satisfied with this. Run Goal: Sub 30 minute; actual 35:17 – What can be said? This time sucks, and I know it. Time for lots of running this winter. Goals for next year – keep on training, keep on having fun, keep on getting better at running.

Thanks!! :thumbup: 5k's are a lot of fun, and the atmosphere is typically pretty cool. Don't be nervous and run your own race. In triathlons we have a saying, Don't not Finish, Don't finish last, Don't not start; if you start your 5k, even if somehow you do not finish, you are already ahead of 95-99% of the people you know overweight or not. Careful though...it gets addictive. I started with 5k's, just to finish, and now I am doing 5k's for PRACTICE. :drool:

.6 mile (964 meter) swim; 19.6 mile bike, 5k run. I'm hoping to finish in 2:10 or less, and my HTFU time would be a sub-2 hour time. 2:15 is my top "acceptable" time. :girl_hug: Anyone else getting out this weekend?

Varies by doctor. My doc said 4 days. Without complications this is doable.

How about a threesome? No, get your mind right...I mean swim, bike, and run. Targeted exercise is a myth. There is nothing that'll get rid of the love handles other than consistent exercise or surgery. Genetics play a role too, Even when I weighed 165 at age 20 (top physical shape) I had a small amount of side roll. Swimming is my favorite as it has changed my body the most.

The building muscle to replace fat perception is a myth. A world class athlete would be hard pressed to add 20 pounds of muscle in a year, so a little under 2 pounds a month, and their bodies are genetically perfect for adding muscle. There are no cons to exercise, unless you exercise without a plan and consistency. Even then the only cons are injury and lack of progress. Consistent informed exercise will do wonders.

chris...pools, treadmills, and bike fluid-trainers are your new winter friends. The trainer I have renamed The Ba$tard. Talk about a sweat party...keeping the pace at 90-95+ and no wind to dry/cool you off? Yeah, it'll take some time off of your spring-time road rides. :wink2:

Cardio 4 days after surgery. Weights less than 20 pounds 4 days after surgery. Weights greater than 20 pounds 1 month after surgery. Did Cardio (elliptical) and weights for a few months, then got into running, biking, and swimming. The #1 rule is don't "crush it" every workout. Leave some in the tank, and never progress more than 5% per week. It will build. I went from nothing last year (I'm about two weeks from my band anniversary) to biking 200+ miles, running 50+, swimming 8000 meters+ every month. Everything in moderation. The gains will come through consistent effort.

Anyone here care to discuss their experience with a low-profile port? My port is becoming VERY noticeable, especially when I exercise. It looks like I have an "outtie" belly-button just below my rib cage. :rolleyes2: My doctor many months ago mentioned something about a low-profile port. Before I go back to him, I just wanted to see some experiences here. Did your doctor replace it free? What it an in-the-office procedure, or will I have to go back to the hospital? The more weight I lose and more fat I lose, the more uncomfortable the port gets. All in all not a bad problem to have. My sig is a little out of date. I'm actually down to 205 now.

4 days after for me too, by doctor's orders. He does not play the waiting game for exercise. Other than lifting weights, his orders are "to get to it, sooner rather than later." Weights after one month.

Make sure you check out Dr. Nusbaum: Obesity Treatment, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Livingston, NJ Great doctor!

Ditto what Chris said. I now weigh 199, and my original goal was 180, when I started last September. My gym trainer who recently tested me says me making 180 is probably not going to happen. Why? Because as of right now, I have 16% bodyfat. That means I have approximately 32 pounds of bodyfat. If I lose 19 more pounds, and say it would all be fat, I would have 13 pounds of bodyfat on a 180 pound frame, which would put me at 7.2% bodyfat. Possible? Maybe, but I'd be a rail. The point being, I am happy where my body is. I'm in size 34 jeans again, I can feel ribs, and my stomach goes WAY below my ribcage when I lie down, instead of being Mauna Loa. All in all, very happy. :cry_smile:

Somewhat simple solution...ride a bike before you run. :thumbup: I know all of my "run-aches" are not there after I ride first. Of course, this is not an easy solution for everyone. Saw a great shirt the other day (it is Ironman related): "So, you run marathons, huh? That's cute; those are my cool-down." Those guys and ladies are sick! :thumbup:

I don't know what you were told, but my doc had me on the elliptical the Monday after a Thursday surgery, lifting less than 25 pounds that Monday, and doing ab work after two weeks. Full weights were allowed after one month.

I've maintained pretty well. My cardio affects my muscles more than my eating.

Don't worry about stretching your calves on the bike. If you have a bike computer (if not, they are only about $35), look at your mileage, and when you are about a mile out, start spinning at a higher cadence. This will loosen up any tight muscels, and it will get you ready to run. No matter what you do, your legs are going to feel extra heavy after the bike. You've just got to do it. :biggrin: Enjoy, and we want to hear all about it!

From what you've described, I'd say you already have the answer, unfortunately. You cannot spot reduce fat deposits. There are only three choices for "problem areas." 1. Lose weight to the point where there can be no fat deposits, which for you or I (I have similar issues) may be unhealthy (I'd have to get down to about 155, which is downright scrawny for a man pushing 40). 2. Have liposuction done to remove those areas. 3. Accept is and know you are healthy anyway, if you are at your goal weight.

Swim: Bike: Run: FINISH!!!!

I competed in the NJ State Triathlon this morning, and I met most of my goals, except my stretch goal of breaking 1:30 and breaking 30m on the run. Here was the breakdown: Swim: 11:12 T1: 3:55 B: 41:01 T2: 2:56 R: 31:52 Total: 1:30.55 Overall I was very happy. I surprised myself with the swim, considering I had two swim train sessions in the last 6 months. The bike I was actually happy while riding, thinking how much fun I was having, and trying to save a little for the run. My overall speed of 16.8mph I was fairly disappointed in as I thought I was doing better. The run was a gut it out and go. I had run as "fast" as 28:30 while run training in isolation, but I didn't get it done today. I am estatic about finishing though, and I am another one hooked.

I thought the other athletes were awesome. Everyone I met seemed to be having a great time, and they were very friendly. It was an open-water swim of 500m, bike 11.8 miles, and a 5k run. My next tri (Sept 27th...one year to the day band anniversary) is also a sprint, but the distances are 800m open-water swim, 18 mile bike, and 5k run. My joy was a bit tempered this morning, when I found out we lost a competitor yesterday. One of the male swimmers never made it to shore, and they had not found him as of yesterday afternoon.

Well, I'm hopelessly hooked now. :teeth_smile: I finished in 1:30:55, and I FELT GREAT!!!! Time to work some more on the run and some on the bike. I did not train at all for the swim, as I feel really comfortable in the water, and I did 500m in 11:12, so the times I need to focus on still are the run first and bike second. I was in awe of the elite athletes. The winner finished in 53:38...amazing.

My first tri is this Sunday - NJ State Triathlon: 500m Swim, 11.8M Bike, 5k run. My goal is less than 1:50. Some sick dude won it in 58 minutes last year. That's just crazy.

sounds normal to me. You'll get used to it eventually, and so will your body.

My one year anniversary will be this Sept 27th, so I'm pretty close to your time too. I eat 2100-2400 calories a day, and I work out 9 times a week. Yes, I double up on some days, but I have to because of my exercise goals for this year. Plan your meals out days or even weeks in advance and stick to them. I pack my Breakfast, lunch, and pre-workout dinner to take with me to work, and I have not visited a vending machine in almost a year. Keep a food log; keep an exercise log; and keep on trucking. :biggrin:

I am finally below 200!! I weighed myself on Saturday and today and both days I was 199, so I consider it official...even my F'ing BMI (I hate BMI)says I'm not obese anymore!!! :thumbup: *doing a little Snoopy dance*