Racetime!!!!

Another actual sunny day in Cleveland. Amazing how that can change your attitude. I know many of you have been getting out to enjoy the weather, it really does help your motivation, riding 2-3 hours on the road seems almost easy after being on your trainer all winter.

Please be careful out there, I have heard several stories of the cars not being to glad to see us all back on the road. Make sure to keep your head up and riding with a buddy is always a good idea.

Looks to be an exciting weekend of racing for AFT.

Chris Nook , Bob Murphy and Scott(my husband) will all be racing the Lonestar 1/2 IM this weekend in Galveston, Texas. This is Chris's 1st 1/2 IM, he is going to have a great race, he is using this in preparation for Ironman Lake Placid. Bob is using this as a tune up for Ironman Wisconsin.and my husband is finally returning to racing after 3 years, due to some unforseeable accidents of all kinds.

Jodi Thompson is racing Ralph's 1/2 IM out in San Diego, her first 1/2 IM too. She should have a strong day.

Eric Gibb is also back in action this weekend in the Capital City 1/2 Marathon, we have been working on some speed for the run, so Eric will be motoring.

This past weekend Brooks Modie raced a road race, down in Columbus and finished 11th overall in his 1st bike race. His fitness is really coming along, and he will be more than ready for Ironman CDA.

I myself am somewhat sidelined this season, as we continue to try to have another child. So I am really enjoying being a part of all your races!! It is going to be a great season, and it is just starting. So keep up the great work, stay motivated you all will be racing before you know it!!!

Train Safe,
Angela

Race Realization

It is almost here, the official start of the triathlon season will soon be upon us. Most of us have spent months inside grinding it out on our trainers, and running with way more clothes on then we like to. We have put in a great deal of time and effort into the goals we have set for the upcoming season. We focus so much on the training sometimes, we miss some of the details. As you pack your bags, review your race plans, and look back at all your hard work, here are few details to consider, to hopefully make your day run smoother.


Do you have a race check list? Do you use it?
How are you getting to the race?
Where are you staying?
What are traffic issues race morning?
Do you know the logistics of the race course?
Is your bike set up to meet your nutritional demands?
How will you carry nutrition for the race during the bike and run?
Do you have your nutrition prepared and ready to go? Mixture for bottle, bars, gels, salt?
How will you carry your spare tires?
How are often are the aid stations?
What are they serving at the aid stations?
What is the average temperature for the race?
Do you have clothes for all kinds of weather?
How is the transition area set up? Bike/Run enter/exit?
How is your transition set up? What goes where for quick & smooth transition?
How will you rack your bike? By handle bars, by the seat?
What do you eat race morning? This is something you should pack with you to make sure you have what works.
What time do you need to get up to make sure your ready for the race?
What time do you actually want to be at the race, and in the transition area?
Do you have extra toliet paper? The lines are never short.

Hopefully this will get you thinking as we all head towards race day, if you need checklist let me know.

Have a great week.
Angela