[zojmn151]

<p>ok, so I have 1 week left to sign up for REV3 - I want to do the Olympic - however, I am not sure if I should or not, so I am looking for some opnions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have gotten up to ~2000 yds swimming, so that shouldn't be a problem.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have a decent run base, having done several 10K+ runs, including the Groton 10K in early April.  However, I have been having problems with the ball of my right foot, where it gets numb/painful after about 4.5 miles...doesn't matter if I run continuously or take walk breaks...I am working with my doctor/PT on it, and while it appears to be getting better, not sure it would be 100% come race day, so am considering the Aquabike.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Now, riding is another story...I have done 1 long ride (2+ hours) and have 3 more on the schedule prior to the race.  However, I have to travel for work May 17-20 and May 23-25 to San Diego and am not sure how I will recovery after those cross country trips.  Plus, I will not be on my bike while I am away.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>REV3 is a HILLY course (did it as a relay last year)...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So, here is the dilemma - do I sign up and train as best I can and let the chips fall as they may (this is tough to do for me) or do I save my $$ and skip it this year?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>

 

[cak73]

<p>If I were already signed up for it, I might see if I could switch to the aquabike and give my foot more rest.  Knowing that there was a good chance the run would be really uncomfortable might be more anxiety than I'd want to deal with, especially after a ride like the one at Quassy.  If I weren't already signed up, I might take a pass.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Without having a run to do after, you could go out on the bike course & really give it all you've got.  You've already ridden this course once and raced this course once.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>BUT, if your heart's not invested in this one, train and recover the best you can and live to race another day.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span><img alt="dontknow.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/dontknow.gif"></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I dunno.</p>

 

[em73]

<p>unless you're really in the mood to suffer, I might skip this one this year.  (in fact, since *I* am not in the mood to suffer, I am skipping it this year, I withdrew).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'd look for a cheaper oly later in the year after you figure out what's going on with your foot.</p>

 

[pcsronbo]

Go with your heart<br>
If your heart don't know, then you have your answer. Bag it

 

[mrscoby78]

<p>What others have said.  It sounds like you already know you need to pass.</p>

 

[zojmn151]

<p>(Belated) thanks everyone!  I decided to not sign up this year...will go for it next year.</p>