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Done.

Garmin technical question: 

I used the Garmin for the first time today.  Trying to upload the data, it's showing a link that states "Lap data"  not the typical "http://connect.garmin.com/activity....." I see in other logs.  Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

I thought maybe it was a pasted link...that helps.  Thank you!

The other thing that doesn't cease to amaze me is your constant progress, I believe you're right on track for a wonderful race in Ironman Texas. Plus you look focused and enthusiastic. If you want to relax next week, do it! This might be your last chance until mid May to cut back and enjoy. Knowing you though, I believe you'll be running on Christmas day with a hangover from the sangria...

Tim,

I don't know of many that log their meals. Your workouts however, are crucial. I need a base to give you feedback and it will also help you chart your progress, usually what I do (and many others) is use some sort of GPS tracking device (such as a Timex Ironman Global Trainer, Garmin forerunner 305, etc.) and copy the link to the workout to their training logs. Take a look at my log or Chris' or Gabe's, we are pretty good at logging.

If you see mine pretty empty for this month it is actually due to work, look at November if you want and you'll get a good idea.

Hey Gang, how was the weekend? Any funny Christmas stories to share? Any epic workouts?

I'm pretty excited with mine, I was able to put two runs and two long rides, today's ride was epic btw riding with a friend that is not that fast so he stayed right behind me the whole time geting my sllipstream. So, I pulled into the cold wind for 43 miles...

Ernesto, as always, you are an inspiration. 43 miles into the (cold) wind is painful. Hopefully the way back was better. Looks like you were not celebrating too much during the weekend...

A bit different story here, managed a 15k run in the morning, then things went downhill. Lots of family members and aquardiente... Hopefully this week will bring some more running miles.

Oh, I got to drive a 1966 VW bug through Bogota at night - wow... it will be a while before I forget that experience.

My goal is to retain fitness, not gain any more weight than what I've put on already, and soon to start swimming steady again.

All that babbling and still no answer, YES, go anaerobic, your base is already there and your cardiovascular fitness is superb. You should only look at HR closely when putting long runs to avoid bonking, everything else is run by feel and of course, by the plan. Are you using Higdon's again?

Sorry I didn't reply before, I didn't scroll up the pages.

Yes, increasing rest periods between sets will help avoid exhaustion but if 6X50s are getting you gassed up, you're trying too hard. Slow down and focus on your form.

Hey, get a laugh!

http://youtu.be/Cw5MHsO-JI8

Quick Question:

Starting hill training on Wed as Scott and I start our train for the 10k in Charleston (our first A race).  Where should my heart rate be.  Scott suggested I stay in a aerobic zone but that means I'm going to have to walk the hill and I don't see any benefit there.  All runs since August have been aerobic for me and I'm worried that I have lost all speed and reponse from fast twice muscles,  Last year I ran this race in 56minutes(it was my second time running it ever).  This year I want under 53 but if my ability is there I want to run it under 50.  The race is The Cooper River Bridge Run at at mile 1 it start a painful uphill mile.  All suggestions helpful.  Thanks

Jim,
As far as how to indoor cycle qithout slitting your wrists, there is more than one way to skin a cat.  For the last few years, I've been using Spinervals DVDs, and Jennie now uses them with me in our basement.  I like them because on the bike I think I benefit from a coach yelling at me to speed up and stop slacking.  I've been running long enough to not have that issue with running.  I did most of my training for my last Half IM using the Spinervals DVDs and the bike leg worked out decent for me.  The run wasn't so good because it was so hot and humid that a fellow runner told me he was calling it the Disney Death March (long story).  Ernesto has suggested another DVD set called Sufferfest which uses a lot of real bike race video footage but I've only looked at them online and haven't gotten around to getting any yet.  But the nice thing about indoor cycling is, if you do it right, there is no wasted time and you can focus your workout on what you need to work on.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  I was supposed to run today but bailed on that due to getting up so early.  I decided a nap on the couch was more prudent today. 

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Scott

Scott

Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into both CD's. I am putting a TV in our basement, so I bike CD might just help. I am getting sick of the songs on my I pod and my daughters cat as my only source of mental stimulation while on the trainer.

Jim

x2 on the sufferfest videos - once i'm done with the winter cycling plan I will utilize the suffefest videos as my go to rides on weekdays.