Stone Mountain GTS

Once again we were back at Stone Mountain for our weekly GTS. We, along with many people supporting Atl Public Schools, hit to the 5/7-mile loop around the mountain. It was hot, but so were we as we dodged people, cars, strollers and multiple banners!

Here are some great pictures from last weekend's GTS.

We all headed over to Tri Your Best, a new Triathlon store scheduled to open early August for our recommitment party. Rhonda's brother-in-law shared his story and experience with LLS, as others shared reasons why they joined and what keeps them coming back for more! Jeff Lyon and many other have committed their life to raising money until we find a cure!

Finish strong!

My First Brick!

Ok, so I'm not exactly sure how much you want posted on the blog, but I thought I would share my first experience doing a Brick workout.

Unfortunately my schedule hasn't allowed me to join the Team for the last few weeks, so I've been trying my best to keep active so I don't bite it when I do rejoin the team. (def. active - [ak-tiv] adj. : cornhole, badminton, volleyball, bars....) Last night I did my very first brick workout at Columns Dr. on my own. I've only been to Columns Dr. two other times, the first b/c I made a wrong turn and the second to learn how to ride a bike again. So I think I was going in the correct direction. Here are some observations:

1. Bike shorts can not be padded enough.
2. As friendly as others may seem on the bike path, they're not seemingly as friendly when they're blowing by you.
3. Nothing is more motivating than seeing little Timmy without his training wheels trucking along in the 90 degree heat with no signs of stopping (see pic).
4. I know now what the true meaning of 'Brick' equates to: me wanting to throw one at the cars driving by way too fast. (ok, and not being able to walk straight for at least an hour after the workout because your legs are immobile)
5. My definition of being 'active' may not go hand-in-hand with the training schedule.
6. It's not the same doing a workout on your own without the Team there giving their full support. (and full laughter after seeing you wearing spandex with a diaper sewn in)

But overall, I am definitely excited to train again. I can't wait to rejoin the group and hear everyone else's experiences!

As my cycle coach says: See you on the road!

Thanks Mike and Beth

Many thanks to Mike Gaw and Beth Rolfsen for filling in as substitute coaches while Sarah was playing hooky.

THANKS!

1-2-3 breathe

It was another great swim night, but I would be remissed if I didn't mentioned we missed Coach Sarah. We had two other coaches who assisted in her absence along with Lee, Mark, and Mark. Having the full 8 lanes we were spread out, doing back balance, side balance, active balance, sweet spot, skating and many more drills! Each week we'll honor one teammate with a blue cap. This cap representing someone who's had a great attitude, hasn't missed many swims or GTSs, or has given 110% to fundraising! We honored Jose with the blue cap for all his hard work in raising well over $2,000 in a short period of time and an overall great attitude! Keep it up Team!

"Feet fast, legs strong...

I could do this all-day-long!"

Our first GTS "brick" was a humid and hot one, but that didn't stop the FALL Tri team! Our team did an amazing job biking and running for our first "brick". Although we were dodging lots of runners and cars on Columns Drive, our group did anywhere between 5 to 20 miles biking and 2 to 5 miles running. I over heard one participant say, "that was the most biking and running I've ever done". It was definitely said with a sense of excitement in their voice! We had several people come out for their first group training, but we'd definitely love to see the entire team!

Great job, TEAM and keep picking up the pace!

Lets Get Cranking!

The team is now underway training. Coach Sarah has everybody working hard in the pool. Lots of and lots of drills - vertical kicking, back balance, side balance, etc... And best of all this weekend is the first BRICK (a bike followed by a run). There are many explanations of why they call it a brick but my favorite is thats what your legs feel like trying to run after getting off the bike.