Sunday, September 1, 2013

WOW 9/2-9/10

Extended WOW for you folks this week and into next.

Monday 9/2: On your own
Tuesday 9/3: On your own
Wednesday 9/4: @8:30 a.m. at the Wades in Plano. Bike short and fast. Don't forget those of you that are registering for Ironman Chattanooga, registration window opens at 11 a.m. CST! Get those fingers in fast typing shape!
Thursday 9/5: @6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mile run and FISH TACOS after!
Friday 9/6: On your own
Saturday 9/7: On your own
Sunday 9/8: On your own but send good thoughts down to Cedar Point for those of us competing in the Rev3 70.3 including first timers Megan Weis, Deann Ryan, Kevin Satler and salty veterans Al, Stan, Brad Schultz, Ron Searle, Caitlin and Chris McMahon and myself. AND best of luck, fast times and good vibes go out to Erick Italia and his daughter Celine next weekend as they tow the line at the Madison Ironman! This is Celine's first Ironman (she's in the 18-24 AG) Watch them online at http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/coverage/live.aspx#axzz2dfiBMUOm Celine's bib # is 350 and Erick's is #1949
Monday 9/9: On your own
Tuesday 9/10: Watch FB, there may be a workout listed it will be posted sometime on Monday.

Also, big congrats to Kevin Convey, Dan Eppard, Rick Ahlgren on their Hy-Vee tri and a late congrats to Doug Podschweit on his full Iron distance in Michigan last weekend, Doug finished in 15:33:11! Boom Boys!

Again, props go out to Sean O'Connor and Kristel Jansen Van Vuren on their great Ironman performances last weekend in Louisville, KY!

Cheers,
Special K, Sleeves, Madam Prez, Buttercup, Kristen

Sunday, August 25, 2013

WOW 8/26-9/1

Here's your WOW!

This might be preemptive but I have all the faith in the world that Kristel her hubby Jaun and Sean O'Connor finished IM Louisville strong today! Big shout out to them!

Also, congrats to Bryan Suits, big PR at the Batavia half marathon, Betsy Wallis Kraemer and Amy and Ron Hain on their half marathon finish!

If I missed anyone who raced this weekend, congrats! I know next weekend a few of our very own will be towing the line at the Hy-Vee Triathlon in Des Moines! Wishing you fast times!

Monday 8/26: @ 8:30 a.m. OW swim, meet at the location in Sugar Grove. If you don't know where that is, meet at the Wade's at 8 a.m. and we'll ride up together. Or shoot me a text and I'll give you the address (630)605-1255 But let me know you're planning on attending, those be the rulz thugs!
Tuesday 8/27: @9 a.m. bike run repeats, meet at the PHS track, park at the west end. If you can't run like me, I'll be doing solely bike repeats with some easy miles in between. Bring plenty of water, it's gonna be a scorcher.
Wednesday 8/28: ON YOUR OWN
Thursday 8/29: @10:30 OW swim, meet in Sugar Grove at the location. BONUS @6:30 p.m. Cobble Hobble 4-5 miler, meet at Cobblestones in Yorkville.
Friday 8/30: @ 9 a.m. meet at Silver Springs for a jaunt through the woods with Al. I sadly will still be on my trainer..... booooo
Saturday 8/31: ON YOUR OWN
Sunday 9/1: @9 a.m. Outdoor group ride 40 miles. Meet at the PHS parking lot west end. 2 x 20 mi loops, conversational pace.

Cheers,
Special K

Sunday, August 18, 2013

WOW 8/19-8/25


Howdy Fits!

Just want to welcome a few stud/ettes to the fold.... Jim and Susan, Matt, Michael, John and Andrea, Ryan and Bill....think I got everyone. Real quick rundown. This is the WOW, or workout of the week. I send them out once a week or sometimes in two week increments. The email is more or less a who, what when and where for group training. All ability levels are welcome, and they are always FREE! In the event of a change or cancellation I do my best to send an email and or post it to Facebook. So if you're on FB and haven't joined the Misfits group, look it up and request to join. A lot of communication goes on there!

Monday 8/19: On your own
Tuesday 8/20: @ 9 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove, and mile repeats to follow at PHS meet in the parking lot around 11. If you're interested in the swim meet at our place 8:30 a.m. and we'll carpool together. This a a private quarry and we've been given permission to use it with the understanding there won't be but a few cars there. If you can't meet at our place in Plano shoot me a txt so I can clear with with the owner. (630)605-1255 and our address is 515 E. Lee St., Plano. 
Wednesday 8/21: @ 9 a.m. group ROAD ride, meet at the Plano HS parking lot. 60 miles. Shooting for loops so if you're not down for the full distance, you can bail after 20 or 40. 
Thursday 8/22: @6:30 p.m. Cobble Hobble, 4-5 miler. Meet at Cobblestone's Bakery and Cafe for a social group run. Stay for coffee or beer /wine after. PS Thursday night is fish taco night and they are fantastic! 
Friday 8/23: @ 9 a.m. OW swim, same as above. Followed up by a long run, Al and folks will be heading out for a 12 miler.....run will start from our place in Plano around 11 a.m.
Saturday 8/24: @9 a.m. 50 mile group ROAD ride. Meet at PHS parking lot. 
Sunday 8/25: On your own. 

Cheers, 
Special K

Sunday, August 4, 2013

WOW 8/5-8/18

Hey Fits!

I'm doing two weeks of WOW since some of us will be up in Wisconsin this weekend for the Rev3 Dells race and unable to tap the Internet. So here we go......

For some of us this week is taper week so the load is a bit lighter!

Monday 8/5: @ 9 a.m. VAC for a swim and @11 Silver Springs for a short trail run
Tuesday 8/6: @ 9 a.m. Big Rock FP bike and run intervals, bring everything (minus the swim) that you would have in your T2. It's Stan's birthday, let's have a good showing!
Thursday 8/8: @9 a.m. OW swim, meet at the Wades around 8:30 we'll head over to SG together. DM me if you'd rather just meet us up there I'll get you the address.
DON'T FORGET @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 5-4 mile run, coffee and convo to follow. Meet in the lobby of the Cobblestones Bakery and Cafe in Yorkville. Al and I won't be able to attend, we're helping with a kids triathlon clinic in the evening.
Friday 8/9-Sunday, 8/11: You're on your own folks. If you'd looking for a fun getaway, A handful of Misfits are racing the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee on Saturday and a few of us will be racing the Rev3 Dells 70.3 and Oly triathlons Sunday, there's always room for some fans!

Monday 8/12: On your own
Wednesday 8/14: @ 9 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove, meet at the Wades @ 8:30 a.m. to carpool or DM me if you'd like directions to meet us at the locale.
Thursday 8/15: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mile group run, coffee and convo to follow. Meet in the lobby of Cobblestones bakery and cafe in Yorkville.
Friday 8/16-Sunday 8/18: Again you're on your own. Al, Stan and I will be heading down to Peoria for the XTERRA Prairie Wilds triathlon. It's a great time if anyone is interested in trying one out, or spectating!

Cheers,
Special K

Sunday, July 28, 2013

WOW 7/29-8/4 and I'm so impressed!

Holy Fits!

You guys and gals just rocked the HolidayMan geeze o' Pete! For those of you that couldn't stay for the awards or couldn't make it out today Fits be on the Podium all up in this place. Here's the run down:

Two Overalls
Al #3 dude
Special K #1 Chickadee and 10th OA

And 7 yes, count them 7 Age group wins, either 1, 2 or 3!

A Clydesdale win and an Athena win!

Can I get a "WhazUP? Holla, BOOOM!!!!!

So with that here's your WOW and enjoy yourself some racing pictures below!

Tuesday 7/30: @9 a.m. Meet at the Wades for a short and fast bike followed by a 10 mi run.
Wednesday 7/31: @9:45 a.m. at the Vaughan for a swim and a fun trail ride at Saw Wee Kee around 11 a.m.
Thursday 8/1: @6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mile fun run. Meet at Cobblestones Bakery Cafe in Yorkville. Coffee and convo to follow. FYI, Al and I will NOT be there, we're on shift.
Friday 8/2: @9 a.m. meet at the Wades for OW swim, we'll pile in a car and drive to our secret place.
Saturday 8/3: @9 a.m. meet at PHS parking lot for a 50 mile bike a run to follow.










Sunday, July 21, 2013

WOW 7/22-7/28

Here's your WOW!

Are you excited? It's RACE WEEK!!!!! HolidayMan is this Sunday. If you haven't registered do so NOW! www.ivswimbikerun.com

Monday 7/22: @ 9 a.m. 56 mi bike leaving from Mike P's place at Hoover Forest Preserve off Fox Road in Yorkville. Cross the railroad tracks after the entrance and head left where the sign says "authorized personnel only" Park behind the cedar house. 1 mi run off the bike.
Wednesday 7/24: @ 8:30 a.m. meet at the Wades, we'll drive over to our NEW secret OW swim spot. Parking is limited so we need to pile in one or two cars.
Thursday 7/25: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mi group run, coffee and convo to follow.
Saturday 7/27: @ 8:30 a.m. PHS 2x20 mi loops road ride.
Sunday 7/28: @ 7 a.m. HolidayMan race start! Here's the link for the schedule of events:

http://ivswimbikerun.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Race-Schedule.pdf

Please please please, if you're not racing come out to volunteer or be a "Spectathlete!" We could really use a rowdy bunch out there!

Following the race come down to "the Land" (Al's Parent's property across from their home) @ noonish or whenever we're done at the race. Please bring your own food (there will be a grill and a camp fire) and drinks, kids are totally welcome! It'll be a good red neck time!

link to directions:

http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&rtp=adr.%7Epos.41.625634030383_-88.686861687083_The+Land_Somonauk%2C+Illinois&cp=41.625634030383%7E-88.686861687083&lvl=16&sty=r&rtop=0%7E0%7E0%7E&mode=D&FORM=FBKPL1&mkt=en-US

Cheers,
Special K

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

WOW 7/18-7/21

Here's a very short WOW,

Thursday 7/18: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mile run.
Friday 7/19: A few of us are headed down to Versailles, IN for an XTERRA, we'll be doing a pre ride and run of the course. The more the merrier!
Saturday 7/20: XTERRA Versailles
Sunday 7/21: Oswego Triathlon! Roll call, who's doing this race? Stan Towers and I will be filling the role of SUPER FANS! If anyone is not racing and would like to cheer on your fellow Misfits we'll head over to the race around 7 a.m. meet us there. We also have some flyers for the HolidayMan to hand out at the tri we could use some help.

Big announcement, Saturday is Karen Kanday Quickie Kalicki's birthday, and she's racing Sunday in Oswego! I'm sure she'd love it if we could give her a big MISFIT showing at the tri!!!!

So in closing, I would like a headcount of who's racing in Oswego and could I also get a headcount for those racing the HolidayMan the following weekend?

Cheers y'all!