kenj's group closed, training hard and having fun!! (Page 10)

I'm procrastinating. Somebody tell me I should go get on the trainer instead of having a Mike's Hard Lemonade.

Terrific FTP test with 1 X 20 @ 110% @ 95 rpm.  Second test (which doesn't count toward FTP) was 1 X 20 @ 97% @# 83 rpm.  Strong test. Highest I've been.  Interested in seeing what the coach determines my FTP to be. 

Robin you are my go-to swim mentor   I agreed with every thing you suggested.  I have been with Masters two years and really paying off.  Stroke efficiency is what we are focusing on now after months and months of form work.  But don't let that discourage anyone.  Short courses are only 600 to 1200 yards.  You can do that...You won't win in the water.  The goal is to get out with as much breath left as possible and without using the legs overly so you have them for the bike and the run. 

I'm procrastinating. Somebody tell me I should go get on the trainer instead of having a Mike's Hard Lemonade.

To continue with the running theme a little...

QOTD:  What is your favourite distance for a running race?  Why?  Would it change with a tri?

Richard

To continue with the running theme a little...

QOTD:  What is your favourite distance for a running race?  Why?  Would it change with a tri?

Richard

Yes, I am stoked. The actual watt output for the test was 323.  They do some math ...I think they drink 5%.  If so that would put me at 305-306. That would be the highest ever on a CT-based test.  I actually tested at 305 in a lab at the university last fall after my HIM.  That would mean my fitness was back to or exceeds where it was at the end of last year.  This early in the season, that would be huge.  I also tested at 13% body fat last year, which is considered lean. I had just 8 pounds to convert to muscle or lose to make 10%, which is the lowest they suggest for endurance athletes. Since then I dropped from a 34 waist to a 33. So I think I'm there.  All good. 

I'm no expert on the bike but I've learned a couple of things in the last 6 years, especially the last two that I've been coached by Vision Quest. When I retire, I am thinking of getting certified at the basic level of USAT coaching and help folks with weight problems and folks farther along on the age spectrum to use triathlon and bikes to get in shape.   

Sorry I can't identify with the mind argument between alcohol and exercise.  I quit alcohol when it was killing me 22.5 years ago.  Never have looked back.

My favorite run is the one I'm doing at the end of a triathlon.   I loved the half marathon in the HIM last fall.  Great distance. Far enough to enjoy, not far enough to kill me.  

You'll have a great day.

Ice.

You might want to check this post out:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=249043&posts=1&start=1

Yes, I am stoked. The actual watt output for the test was 323.  They do some math ...I think they drink 5%.  If so that would put me at 305-306. That would be the highest ever on a CT-based test.  I actually tested at 305 in a lab at the university last fall after my HIM.  That would mean my fitness was back to or exceeds where it was at the end of last year.  This early in the season, that would be huge.  I also tested at 13% body fat last year, which is considered lean. I had just 8 pounds to convert to muscle or lose to make 10%, which is the lowest they suggest for endurance athletes. Since then I dropped from a 34 waist to a 33. So I think I'm there.  All good. 

I'm no expert on the bike but I've learned a couple of things in the last 6 years, especially the last two that I've been coached by Vision Quest. When I retire, I am thinking of getting certified at the basic level of USAT coaching and help folks with weight problems and folks farther along on the age spectrum to use triathlon and bikes to get in shape.   

Sorry I can't identify with the mind argument between alcohol and exercise.  I quit alcohol when it was killing me 22.5 years ago.  Never have looked back.

My favorite run is the one I'm doing at the end of a triathlon.   I loved the half marathon in the HIM last fall.  Great distance. Far enough to enjoy, not far enough to kill me.  

You'll have a great day.

Ice.

Did anyone have time time to watch this video? If you didn't it's really worth watching it. I'd love to hear some comments on waht was presented in the video.

10K - I don't run fast so I'm bad at the 5K distance and 10K just seems to be a sweet spot for me. I can run it at a good pace and not loose steam at the end. My running speeds don't seem to change much during a tri (keep in mind I've only done sprints)

It's a very good video, a little short on details but even a 40 min clip isn't nearly long enough for that, I suppose. I've been going through a number of his other YouTube videos trying to get more detail but they're just snippets from what I've found so far.

With the aid of a coach I've been doing (at least I think I've been doing) a number of the things he recommends. He suggests lower turbulence but doesn't mention how to achieve it. The relaxed hand has potential.

I was hoping to get the opinions of the amateurs here as to what their light bulb moment was, as opposed to a professional coach on this occasion. I'm guessing we lowly amateurs think differently and have a different mindset than the pros.

 Probably the shortest path to the beer tent.

I guess this. But not as a race. My favorite distances to run in training are 4 miles and 6 miles, not sure why. I have yet to find a favorite distance while in a race.  Probably the shortest path to the beer tent.

Yes!  This!  Lol!

Saturday, May 14th - I am running in a Pub Run.  We run to the first bar, chug a beer, run to the second bar, chug a beer...  It is about 2.6 miles (or was it 3?) and 6 beers.  Then there is food, festivities, and more beer afterwords.  They give out trophies to the top three men and top three women.  It BLOWS my mind how the winners can run and chug beers so fast.  They must get on the TM with a six pack and practice.  Anyway... I am getting off topic.  Drinker with a running problem.

So far, I have only done 5k's.  I'd like to try a 10k.  I honestly don't ever see myself doing much more than 10k.  I think I would rather do the shorter distances and work on getting faster.  I would like to do more trail runs.  There is a series in a park nearby that they do every summer that involves running along a trail and through grass.  I would like to get better at that.  I am always supprised at how much drag grass creates.

Speaking of chugging. I have yet to figure out how to chug water at water stops on the course. If I really need it I have to stop. I just haven't figured out how to drink and run without choking on the water.

Any helpful tips for this one?

In the left knee I had a meniscus tear. with some cartledge damage on the top inner portion of the knee.. The surgeon removed and shaved the torn tissue and shaved the tear in the meniscus out..When starting PT I told the therapist that I was training for a triathlon, so she really incorporated exercises to help me progress and push the knee to its limits. They released me to run in May and I did my first event in June. The June event I had a little over a 10 min/mile average..my other events my run average was 8 to 9 min/mile averages..