Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 107)

celticbass1 - 2012-02-12 8:53 PM

Americanfatass,

I'm not sure where you're from but there is a HIM in Columbus, Ohio September 23.  I know it isn't much earlier than the October Florida race but it is a little earlier.  I hear the course is pretty flat and water temps are typically in the low to mid 70's so wet suits will come in handy.  

Don't know if you read my previous threads but I'm taking the 20 week course and making it 40 weeks by doubling each week.  I do each week two times in succession.  I think near the end of the plan I will have to do some modification because I won't want to taper twice as long.  I think I average 5 workouts per week which means I miss a workout or two here and there but since I'm doubling the plan I figure I'll be okay.

 

Good luck with whatever race you decide on. 

mrfranks_84 - 2012-03-10 11:19 AM

Riding TO work isn't bad, only ~900ft of elevation climb.  But riding home is ~2200ft of elevation climb yet holds my fastest time so far this season (57:57, 21.35mph avg).  Granted I had the help of a nice tailwind all the way home.  Biking is defintely my strongest of the 3 sports but my run is starting to catch up this year.  Averaging a 7:45/mi on my runs the past month at RPE 5-6.

ajusf16 - 2012-03-10 10:37 PM

Well I am pretty pleased with progress so far.  I have only missed a few workouts and they were all due to the same issue, cut my hand open at work and missed 3 swims or possibly 4.  Missed one bike also.  Other than that I have been able to hit everything the day it calls for which has been tough working two jobs.  I started Feb 5th I believe, tomorrow is the first 2 hour ride day.

I printed out all 20 weeks and have them clipped together, I sign every workout when I am complete. It is my contract to myself.  For the days I missed I received no signature and drew a sad face

 

gcoller - 2012-03-13 7:26 AM Week 13 "Super Endurance Day" 90 minute run, Speed swim (10 X 100 main set) I'm whipped Still managed to do a bunch of other stuff today as well. Finally finished at 10:17 PM. whew!  I run at one town's YMCA (25 minutes from home) and then drive 30 minutes further to swim at another town's YMCA (I also spin there). I like the fact that I'm overcoming challenges to get it done...these are just the tip of the iceberg (I deal with Chronic Migraine Syndrome, and some other physical challenges) what challenges are you all facing? OR, what inspired you to take this on?

gcoller - 2012-03-12 9:26 PM Week 13 "Super Endurance Day" 90 minute run, Speed swim (10 X 100 main set) I'm whipped Still managed to do a bunch of other stuff today as well. Finally finished at 10:17 PM. whew!  I run at one town's YMCA (25 minutes from home) and then drive 30 minutes further to swim at another town's YMCA (I also spin there). I like the fact that I'm overcoming challenges to get it done...these are just the tip of the iceberg (I deal with Chronic Migraine Syndrome, and some other physical challenges) what challenges are you all facing? OR, what inspired you to take this on?

kevinbe - 2012-03-10 2:41 AM

I am using the book.  I'm up to pressing buoy on the side.  Then I will go side to side, (triple zipper, I think).  What you wrote is basically how I feel with less swim.  Now when I go to do a set of 400, I get fatigued, and form starts to break up after 200.  Then I break the set with drills, and never really feel as though I'm gaining.  I swim early, and am limited to working out at certain times do to life/family commitments, so Masters may not be option.  Thank you for the encouragement.  It helps to hear someone who is working through it.

jobaxas - 2012-03-12 10:55 PM

no physical challenges thankfully - but time poor!  Full time job one hour's commute away, a 7 year old daughter, trying to be a good fair mother and wife but also give this HIM my best effort - and yes I want to do a full, either next year or 2014.  Man it's hard sometimes!

jobaxas - 2012-03-12 7:55 PM

no physical challenges thankfully - but time poor!  Full time job one hour's commute away, a 7 year old daughter, trying to be a good fair mother and wife but also give this HIM my best effort - and yes I want to do a full, either next year or 2014.  Man it's hard sometimes!

bcraht - 2012-03-13 4:59 PM

Interesting that you post this, as I was going to ask how you manage it all.  You have mentioned in other posts about being a wife and mother, and yet you seem to be able to fit all your workouts in, and have improved so much in swimming.  I am just starting the HIM plan this week, and already wonder how to make it all work.  I wonder how many of you are doing one workout in the AM and one in the PM?  Or do you do them both together?  If I do one in the AM, it means getting up pretty early, which means to bed early.  My SO often works in the evening, so that means we get to spend no time together...  I can't imagine doing this with kids in the picture--ours are all 4-legged and furry and I can leave them home alone when I go workout...

gcoller - 2012-03-12 7:26 PM Week 13 "Super Endurance Day" 90 minute run, Speed swim (10 X 100 main set) I'm whipped Still managed to do a bunch of other stuff today as well. Finally finished at 10:17 PM. whew!  I run at one town's YMCA (25 minutes from home) and then drive 30 minutes further to swim at another town's YMCA (I also spin there). I like the fact that I'm overcoming challenges to get it done...these are just the tip of the iceberg (I deal with Chronic Migraine Syndrome, and some other physical challenges) what challenges are you all facing? OR, what inspired you to take this on?

popsracer - 2012-03-13 7:56 PM\ I lot of people prayed for me for months and I truly believe that those prayers were answered.  I only had a 5% chance of survival and if not for the will of God I'd never have made it much less be able to swim, bike, run again.

popsracer - 2012-03-13 6:56 PM

 

That's quite a bit for one day.  I'm sure you will do well in your upcoming HIM.  I know how tough it is to keep it up sometimes especially with the migraines.  I think it's great that you can rise above it and do what you do.

As for myself, I think I could write a book.  Interesting timing on your question as I was in Seattle yesterday getting an MRI, CT Scan, and lab tests as part of my quarterly post-cancer screen.  Today I met with my oncologist to review and it looks like I'm good for another three months.  Now I can make my travel plans for my two big races this year.  I have to register early to get in but I usually wait until I know I'll be around before buying airline tickets and deposits on hotels.

Two and a half years ago, end of the summer, I was training for my third HIM of the season and had a nagging pain in my abdomen.  It was a rare, aggressive form of cancer that had grown aroung my kidney and large intestine.  I was gutted like a fish twice as they cut it out along with as much marginal tissue as possible.  Since I was in good shape they treated me very aggressively with radiation and chemo over the next six months.  I could hardly walk after getting home from the first surgeries but after a few weeks managed to get on my trainer for a few minutes.  I almost cried when I half climbed, half fell off it because at that moment I knew I'd be back doing what I loved.  After chemo, which really wiped me out, I started walking a few blocks at a time with my sister.  I had to use a cane.  Worked up to running a few blocks.  Than a mile.  Than a 5k two months later.

Fast forward a year (last summer) did an HIM and followed that with a full IM two months later.  I still have a lot of abdominal pain from the scar tissue and some nerve damage in my thigh but could not be happier for being given a second chance.  I lot of people prayed for me for months and I truly believe that those prayers were answered.  I only had a 5% chance of survival and if not for the will of God I'd never have made it much less be able to swim, bike, run again.

bcraht - 2012-03-13 4:59 PM

Interesting that you post this, as I was going to ask how you manage it all.  You have mentioned in other posts about being a wife and mother, and yet you seem to be able to fit all your workouts in, and have improved so much in swimming.  I am just starting the HIM plan this week, and already wonder how to make it all work.  I wonder how many of you are doing one workout in the AM and one in the PM?  Or do you do them both together?  If I do one in the AM, it means getting up pretty early, which means to bed early.  My SO often works in the evening, so that means we get to spend no time together...  I can't imagine doing this with kids in the picture--ours are all 4-legged and furry and I can leave them home alone when I go workout...

 

 

So funny, I was just talking about this today with my brother.  I told him that race day is a definite challenge but for me the real challenge is fitting in all the training up until then.  He says it's only a max of 14-15 hours a week to train for a full, so next year, that is supposed to be my goal.  I attempted to explain the guilt that comes with being a full time working mother who also really wants to do triathlon.  I have two kids, 7 and 4 and I want them to be active and I want to set a good example.  My dilemma is...am I setting a good example or am I just taking away valuable time with them (they grow up so fast).

Anyway...I have been doing two early mornings a week.  On those days,  I do one workout in the morning and a second at night.  Sometimes, the night time workout is before the kids go to bed and sometimes after.  Often times they are downstairs with me either riding their bikes or just messing around.  I haven't figured out how I will modify this schedule when my husband is out of town and when the time spent training picks up.  I have to take this one day at a time.

popsracer - 2012-03-13 4:56 PM

That's quite a bit for one day.  I'm sure you will do well in your upcoming HIM.  I know how tough it is to keep it up sometimes especially with the migraines.  I think it's great that you can rise above it and do what you do.

As for myself, I think I could write a book.  Interesting timing on your question as I was in Seattle yesterday getting an MRI, CT Scan, and lab tests as part of my quarterly post-cancer screen.  Today I met with my oncologist to review and it looks like I'm good for another three months.  Now I can make my travel plans for my two big races this year.  I have to register early to get in but I usually wait until I know I'll be around before buying airline tickets and deposits on hotels.

Two and a half years ago, end of the summer, I was training for my third HIM of the season and had a nagging pain in my abdomen.  It was a rare, aggressive form of cancer that had grown aroung my kidney and large intestine.  I was gutted like a fish twice as they cut it out along with as much marginal tissue as possible.  Since I was in good shape they treated me very aggressively with radiation and chemo over the next six months.  I could hardly walk after getting home from the first surgeries but after a few weeks managed to get on my trainer for a few minutes.  I almost cried when I half climbed, half fell off it because at that moment I knew I'd be back doing what I loved.  After chemo, which really wiped me out, I started walking a few blocks at a time with my sister.  I had to use a cane.  Worked up to running a few blocks.  Than a mile.  Than a 5k two months later.

Fast forward a year (last summer) did an HIM and followed that with a full IM two months later.  I still have a lot of abdominal pain from the scar tissue and some nerve damage in my thigh but could not be happier for being given a second chance.  I lot of people prayed for me for months and I truly believe that those prayers were answered.  I only had a 5% chance of survival and if not for the will of God I'd never have made it much less be able to swim, bike, run again.

Americanfatass - 2012-03-14 5:35 AM

 

Amen, brother.  Good for you, being able to share this.   Wow.

JKreuzig - 2012-03-13 7:30 PM

I guess one day at a time is the key.  Thanks for that.  I have gotten much better at being ok when I have to miss a workout too, so I am sure it will be fine.  I guess you just find ways to make it work.  Actually, I found a tri in the same town and on the same weekend as a dog agility trial (SO runs agility with the dogs), so we will make a weekend trip out of it.  Thinking outside the box!  Thanks for responses!

bcraht - 2012-03-13 10:07 PM

WOW.  I teared up reading this, but especially I almost cried when I half climbed, half fell off it because at that moment I knew I'd be back doing what I loved.  I get so humbled by those who look at the challenges thrown at them, whether migranes, cancer or physical challenges, and say "Hell no!" and fight for their dreams. 

What inspired me to take this on?  It's just something I always wanted to do.  What inspires me to keep going?  Those of you who have had to fight to do so.  Thank you for the honour of hearing your stories.

popsracer - 2012-03-13 4:56 PM

Fast forward a year (last summer) did an HIM and followed that with a full IM two months later.  I still have a lot of abdominal pain from the scar tissue and some nerve damage in my thigh but could not be happier for being given a second chance.  I lot of people prayed for me for months and I truly believe that those prayers were answered.  I only had a 5% chance of survival and if not for the will of God I'd never have made it much less be able to swim, bike, run again.