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2008-09-22 9:29 PM |
3 | Subject: Help!Hey, I'm new to the site, and new to triathlons. I was wondering if there was anyone who could help me out with this. I burn about 750-1000 calories during training, and I keep getting conflicting numbers on the calorie counter websites on how much I should be taking in as far as Calories, Protein, Complex Carbs, and Fiber. My diet's pretty well balanced, and I'm getting about 3500-3700 calories a day through 6 meals. I'm 170 lbs, and I keep losing strength, which is starting to affect my training. I recently added 20 more grams of protein by taking an extra protein shake, and I'm still losing strength especially on the bike even with extra strength training. |
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2008-09-22 10:27 PM in reply to: #1689624 |
Master 1845![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Athens, Ga. | Subject: RE: Help!How hard are you training? What are you doing for training? Could you possibly be losing speed because you're training too much? |
2008-09-23 10:24 AM in reply to: #1689749 |
3 | Subject: RE: Help!I switch my workout up every week, but generally it's 5 days a week doing 1 day of bike and swim for about 35 minutes a piece, 1 day of blocks at race pace (bike 10 mi. and run 3 mi), 1 500 meter swim and 3 mile run at race pace, one day on elliptical burn 625 calories or more in 30 min with 25 minute swim, midweek I go and play soccer for an hour, and some ab and light weight training each of the days I work out, and I make sure to take a short jog or swim on the days that I don't work out on just enough to run the soreness out. Sometimes I'll mix in sprint or hill work with the runs, and sprint work in the pool. |
2008-09-23 10:51 AM in reply to: #1690464 |
Mountain View, CA | Subject: RE: Help!Reamer - 2008-09-23 8:24 AM I switch my workout up every week, but generally it's 5 days a week doing 1 day of bike and swim for about 35 minutes a piece, 1 day of blocks at race pace (bike 10 mi. and run 3 mi), 1 500 meter swim and 3 mile run at race pace, one day on elliptical burn 625 calories or more in 30 min with 25 minute swim, midweek I go and play soccer for an hour, and some ab and light weight training each of the days I work out, and I make sure to take a short jog or swim on the days that I don't work out on just enough to run the soreness out. Sometimes I'll mix in sprint or hill work with the runs, and sprint work in the pool. I might be wrong here, but I don't think you're supposed to get sore from day-to-day training. If you are, it's probably a good indication that you should adjust the intensity and/or duration of your daily workouts. For example, if you do a sprint/hill run workout one day, wait 48 hours before you do another tough leg workout. Instead, do a 30-60 minute, lower-intensity bike ride the day after that sprint/hill workout. And don't be afraid to take rest days that are just that: rest. (Also: my understanding is that if you're not used to running, a jog is not the best way to work out soreness on non-training days.) Listen to your body. If you're not letting it recover, the fatigue will accumulate and you'll see what you mentioned in your first post: decreased strength/energy. For guidance in scheduling your workouts, the plans on this site are good; I also recommend Joe Friel's books (e.g. The Triathlete's Training Bible). Both include (optional) strength training. Good luck! |
2008-09-23 11:27 AM in reply to: #1690464 |
Subject: RE: Help!Reamer - 2008-09-23 11:24 AM I switch my workout up every week, but generally it's 5 days a week doing 1 day of bike and swim for about 35 minutes a piece, 1 day of blocks at race pace (bike 10 mi. and run 3 mi), 1 500 meter swim and 3 mile run at race pace, one day on elliptical burn 625 calories or more in 30 min with 25 minute swim, midweek I go and play soccer for an hour, and some ab and light weight training each of the days I work out, and I make sure to take a short jog or swim on the days that I don't work out on just enough to run the soreness out. Sometimes I'll mix in sprint or hill work with the runs, and sprint work in the pool. 1. The calorie counters on gym machines aren't particular accurate. I wouldn't use them as a judge of much of anything. In fact, I'd can the elliptical machine altogether - why not just swim/bike/run? 2. You only bike once a week for 35 minutes? Of course, you're getting tired on the bike. Biking seems to be the hardest to make noticeable gains in, and requires A LOT more time, even years to get really good. More miles are needed, not necessarily more leg strengthening work - though, as a caveat, strength training is a VERY highly debated topic here, so you might want to go to the strength training sub-forum here for more information. Biking is one sport where you can train well past the mileage you'll need to race - go for some longer distance rides - weekends are good for this. 3. Sounds like you are wearing yourself out - you shouldn't be sore every day, as puellasolis said. x2 with her suggestion of finding a training plan, whether that's developing one of your own with Triathlete's Training Bible , or an easier option, the plans available here on BT - most include a rest day. If you're still building up endurance and strength, you need a day to let your body recover from the new stuff you are doing to it. If your muscles don't get a chance to heal, they can't rebuild themelves and become stronger. And from what I've been told, I would be careful of "sprint work" with running - tons and tons of threads on here will tell you that intervals/speed training really shouldn't be done by newbies. (FWIW, I've seen an increase in my speed in simply running consistently - only been running for a little over a year.) Could be contributing to your soreness and could also lead to injury. Along the lines of soreness, make sure you STRETCH after your workouts - esp. after running. That will help you recover more quickly. I am not an expert, but this is all stock-answer information that I have gleaned from the last year and a half of tri-training and the wonderful, knowledgeable folks on BT. |
2008-09-23 4:04 PM in reply to: #1689624 |
3 | Subject: RE: Help!Thanks for the help everyone. |
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