CalgaryRunner's Group - FULL

Hey Isabelle,

There's nothing wrong with the walk/run program.  As you progress you will find your walk breaks might match up with the water stations and for people like me who can't drink and run at the same time it's a win-win situation.

Let me know the date of your Oly-tri.  We'll see what we can do to help you with the run.

Steve

Re your run (sub 6 minute mile) - I think you could offer us some tips here.  I could maybe push out a sub 6 minute mile on a track but doing so over 10k at the end of a tri - nope.  Sorry.

Re your swim time improving.  The best thing you can do is take a swim class so that an instructor/coach can analyse your stroke.  The most common "mistake" we see in the pool is people letting their hips and legs sink (hence more drag).   To aid this make sure you are looking down at the bottom of the pool (or even a bit back towards your feet).  By looking up we arch our backs and the hips then sink.

I haven't done a "Powerman" event.  Duathlon right?  Fit in lots of "Bricks" Run-Bike, Bike-Run so as to become accustomed to running with "heavy" legs.

Steve

I do - welcome to BT.  I see you found the Log section of BT.  Nice workouts in your log.

Steve

Seaduspx and Shallowsaltwater - welcome aboard.  Sounds like we have similar backgrounds.  I too was hooked on the sport of triathlon well before doing my first race.  And I too consider our Golden Retriever part of our family.

I'll be checking out peoples logs shortly and offering some inspiration when I can.  Also I'll be PM'ing eveyone to see what their short and long term goals are and I'll share with you what my goals are as well.

Steve

Hi Dan,

You are welcome to join my small group.

Re being tempted to go back to just running when your injury is healed.  I know it's a tad more difficult to drag yourself out to a pool than it is to just strap on the shoes and go out the front door but I have found my core body strength has improved from swimming and this has in turn helped out my running.  Also I now realize I can't just run to stay fit (I'm 42).  My knees won't put up with 5 runs a week where as I can do 5 or more workouts a week.  I've heard people preach about the benefits of cross training but I only convinced myself when I turned 40.

Steve

 Sounds like we come from similar background.  If you find you are lacking motivation to get out to the pool this winter check out the Challenge Me forum.  In here we have monthly challenges (often with Swim).  Anyone can join in these challenges (usually try to join in the last week of the month for the next month or in the first week of the month).  By setting a personal goal and being on a team I find I am more motivated to get out and train when I am accountable to others.

Steve

Good question that I don't know the answer to.  Try searching the Triathlon Talk forum using the Search Forums button at the top of the screen.

Steve

How's everyone doing?  With the new Year less than 48 hours away what are your goals for 2007?  What's your short term goal for January to work towards that goal?

My 2007 (triathlon) goal is to complete my first HIM the first weekend in July.  By complete I mean upright and strong at the finish.

My goal for January is to swim twice a week and run 3 days a week.  I'm not setting any goal for my bike as I need to get an indoor trainer.

Steve

Okay - thinking even shorter term - what are your training goals for January (that will help you work towards your longer term goals of finishing the races you listed).  I like that you listed Have Fun - that's always important.