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soccermom15 - 2010-01-21 12:38 PM Hey there!  I went to the pool this morning for a swim and decided to try some drills today.  Just something simple - 4x25 each of catch-up, kick, and fist (along with a warm-up and cooldown).  I did OK with the kick and fist, but the catchup seems to be eluding me.  I understand what I'm supposed to be doing but I just couldn't make it work right.  I feel like I'm sinking and my breathing gets all screwed up.  I'm hoping that with more practice I can figure it out and not feel like I'm going to drown, lol! 

I've got my second Pilates class after work tonight and I'm still not recovered from the first one .  I know it's going to do me a lot of good with my core strength though - the instructor is tough but she knows what she's doing.  Good thing tomorrow is a rest day - I think I'm going to need it!
Janet 

tahrens - 2010-01-21 10:38 AM Trina, here is the video of my T2.  Please cut me some slack as it was a half and I took my time ....... however the basic choreography is the same.  

Rack bike and helmet  (put on headband)
Change shoes (I took care not to put my socked feet down in the wet grass)
Grab Garmin off bike and race belt
Dressed on the run

Just make sure you know where you are going   If you look close you can even spot the pink tires.

kickitinok - 2010-01-21 8:27 AM

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Going to stick with 1500 yards on swim and do some drills to check my endurance. Will continue to work on form and subsequently speed. In terms of my run, I am going to stick with a 2 mile run for an add'l week as I've only ran this distance for one week. I'll increase in 10% increments. Do NOT want to injure myself - I've always been leery about run injuries due to my excess weight. I'm going to get a separate tri top/shorts to race in. Thanks again!

swbkrun - 2010-01-21 12:01 PM

I think that you will greatly see a speed increase w/ your form drills. 

soccermom15 - 2010-01-21 11:38 AM Hey there!  I went to the pool this morning for a swim and decided to try some drills today.  Just something simple - 4x25 each of catch-up, kick, and fist (along with a warm-up and cooldown).  I did OK with the kick and fist, but the catchup seems to be eluding me.  I understand what I'm supposed to be doing but I just couldn't make it work right.  I feel like I'm sinking and my breathing gets all screwed up.  I'm hoping that with more practice I can figure it out and not feel like I'm going to drown, lol! 

I've got my second Pilates class after work tonight and I'm still not recovered from the first one .  I know it's going to do me a lot of good with my core strength though - the instructor is tough but she knows what she's doing.  Good thing tomorrow is a rest day - I think I'm going to need it!
Janet 

jvanis - 2010-01-21 12:26 PM Thanks for the input on the RETUL.  I know they have some great people at GW, just did not know if it would be worth the additional money to have them use it or if they would get you basically the same without numbers by just normal fitting.  Hopefully after tomorrow night I will know if my seat adjustments helped.  I will probably give it a few more weeks of tweaking and then may look into a cobb seat.  Anyone know width how their different models compare to the Adamo? 

I sometimes question if the Adamo is still on the small side for me (as I can feel my sitbones slide off the side every once in a while.) 

SSMinnow - 2010-01-21 2:05 PM

In the beginning catch up is hard because people typically drop an arm early for balance. Start by slowing down and over-rotating.  I   am a master of doing it now, but it took a while.  It is the way I became a lot better swimmer.  I literally used it as a stroke for a LOOOOOOONG time.  The problem is now I am trying to break myself of the habit when trying to do more front quadrant swiming to improve speed. 

Another PT appointment in the bag.  Prognosis remains good.   If I can continue on my current rehab walk/run plan, I should be running 3x30' just before we leave for Hawaii on 2/11.   For  now, I am told to keep a very ez pace and do all of my running on the TM to keep it controlled. A small price to pay for progress.  PT also told me I could elliptical up to 4 hours a day since it was such a good running substitute.  Can you imagine?  I hope that doesn't end up on my training plan anytime soon!

My big workout this weekend will be hoisting a at the pool on Sunday, maybe two!  Cabo here I come.....

TrevorC - 2010-01-21 10:43 AM

I believe we'll be in same heat at LS..... So let's do this- I'll swim first, then when I come in, you can strip me down and throw my full armed wetsuit on and then you go swim the 1.2 miles..Fair?

DougRob - 2010-01-21 1:26 PM

I had Cabo and Hawaii on my training plan too, but then switched it to Dorritos and beer in view of the economy.

 

SSMinnow - 2010-01-21 12:05 PM

In the beginning catch up is hard because people typically drop an arm early for balance. Start by slowing down and over-rotating.  I   am a master of doing it now, but it took a while.  It is the way I became a lot better swimmer.  I literally used it as a stroke for a LOOOOOOONG time.  The problem is now I am trying to break myself of the habit when trying to do more front quadrant swiming to improve speed. 

Another PT appointment in the bag.  Prognosis remains good.   If I can continue on my current rehab walk/run plan, I should be running 3x30' just before we leave for Hawaii on 2/11.   For  now, I am told to keep a very ez pace and do all of my running on the TM to keep it controlled. A small price to pay for progress.  PT also told me I could elliptical up to 4 hours a day since it was such a good running substitute.  Can you imagine?  I hope that doesn't end up on my training plan anytime soon!

My big workout this weekend will be hoisting a at the pool on Sunday, maybe two!  Cabo here I come.....


Well the best way to get ready for LS is to practice the swim in open water. If its all frozen in Wisc, then well you HAVE TO go to Mexico & Hawaii!!  Adopt me please Suzy







Edited by TrevorC 2010-01-21 2:07 PM

Redknight - 2010-01-21 12:37 PM

Trevor...John stripping you down is just wrong to hear on so many different levels.   No sleep again tonight

TrevorC - 2010-01-21 2:50 PM Tell you what Rob.....we'll get someone to film it, and I'll mail you a copy of it. 
How can something wrong, feel so right??

fattyfatfat - 2010-01-21 2:07 PM

cobb.... depends on the seat.  go here.  click the seat you're interested in.  then just below the seat image is "dimensions". 

i don't know about the adamo.

dalessit - 2010-01-21 4:37 PM

With the adamo split, the cobb should be much more narrow in the front.

Also nice thing about cobb is they have a 90 day return policy, so try it for 3 months and if you don't like it send it back.

kickitinok - 2010-01-20 8:55 PM

OWS's, but what do I wear under the wet suit? My bike clothes, my swimsuit, a tri suit, commando??? I'm still at a loss as to whether I need a one piece tri suit, or a two piece. (A special shout-out to kkcbelle for getting me hooked on Skirtsports clothing - adorable and now I want to spend $500 on all the cool stuff I've found there.

Reno8 - 2010-01-21 7:21 AM

Not racing, but have a 14 miler scheduled.  This is virgin territory for me.  In all of my years of running before and since I started down the Tri road I have never "run" this far.  I've done 10+ half-marathons and 1 full marathon but the full and some of the halves were all on some version of Gallo-walking...usually 5-1 or something like that. 

The plan for this marathon is to run the distance and if I have to walk some it will be water stops only....so any long runs I have from this point forward will be new ground for me.......I am excited about this.


Steve

soccermom15 - 2010-01-21 11:38 AM Hey there!  I went to the pool this morning for a swim and decided to try some drills today.  Just something simple - 4x25 each of catch-up, kick, and fist (along with a warm-up and cooldown).  I did OK with the kick and fist, but the catchup seems to be eluding me.  I understand what I'm supposed to be doing but I just couldn't make it work right.  I feel like I'm sinking and my breathing gets all screwed up.  I'm hoping that with more practice I can figure it out and not feel like I'm going to drown, lol! 

I've got my second Pilates class after work tonight and I'm still not recovered from the first one .  I know it's going to do me a lot of good with my core strength though - the instructor is tough but she knows what she's doing.  Good thing tomorrow is a rest day - I think I'm going to need it!
Janet 

tahrens - 2010-01-21 11:38 AM Trina, here is the video of my T2.  Please cut me some slack as it was a half and I took my time ....... however the basic choreography is the same.  

Rack bike and helmet  (put on headband)
Change shoes (I took care not to put my socked feet down in the wet grass)
Grab Garmin off bike and race belt
Dressed on the run

Just make sure you know where you are going   If you look close you can even spot the pink tires.

gdale - 2010-01-21 8:18 PMBump!

Halfway down the page...I don't think I have seen us that low before!  Everyone must be out training!

kickitinok - 2010-01-20 9:55 PM

Hello dear MG - hope everyone is having a great evening.

I have a few more questions:

1. What kind of bike computer should I buy for my new road bike? My bike has clips...should I get some bike shoes, or just wear my running shoes for the bike portion of the race?

2. I'm still confused as what to wear come race time. There are so many options. I do know that I want a wet suit for OWS's, but what do I wear under the wet suit? My bike clothes, my swimsuit, a tri suit, commando??? I'm still at a loss as to whether I need a one piece tri suit, or a two piece. (A special shout-out to kkcbelle for getting me hooked on Skirtsports clothing - adorable and now I want to spend $500 on all the cool stuff I've found there.

3. My swimming is going great - endurance-wise. I really don't feel the need to rest very often at all...I'm hardly ever out of breath, and I'm now up to 1500 yards. Should I try to add more distance to my swims, or should I stay where I'm at until I don't need to rest between sets at all? Or....should I try to increase speed to my existing swim plan?

4. Regarding my run - I can comfortably run 2 miles without stopping to walk now (yay!). Should I continue to keep running this distance for a while, or should I add maybe .5 mile on the run? Or should I add a .5 mile walk? Or should I try to run another mile?

I know that my BT training plan tells me what I need to do, but since I'm laying off cycling right now, I figured my body could handle more in the areas of swim/run.

kickitinok - 2010-01-22 12:18 AM

Kyla - I practiced some self-restraint and only purchased a pair of tri shorts and a t shirt. It wasn't easy, but I do need to have money for food this month.

Andy - I am definitely going to do some drills during tomorrow's swim. Thanks for the advice on that. Can you recommend any good speed drills or form drills?

Lisa - I decided to lay off the biking a little, but not totally. I want to focus on my swim/walk (I started on those from scratch - whereas I do have a bit of cycling endurance under my belt) until I'm fairly comfortable I can do the distances by race time. I am, however, going on a long ride this weekend on my pretty pretty girliefied Specialized bike