Lora's First-Timers Women's Group - CLOSED (Page 11)

Lora109 - 2009-04-22 3:34 PM

Shannon, I'm so glad to hear you were able to go out and just do it.  Congrats on the weight loss, too.  Down is down!

I have trouble getting my HR down, too.  If I cut my speed in half, it only goes down a few beats per minute!  I'm not sure how you're defining your zones, but here is a link on BT from a tri coach that tells us the correct way to do it.  It can be a little overwhelming at first, but I encourage everyone to read and re-read his post carefully.  It's just really great stuff.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=25733&start=1

freeflykami - 2009-04-22 7:35 PM I've never been able to count past the 4 lengths for a 100, I've always got some crazy song going through my head by then!

This is what I use.

http://www.opentip.com/Sporting-Goods/Sport-Count-Lap-Counter-p-157321.html

freeflykami - 2009-04-22 8:44 PM

I think I could handle the bike for that one, but I am just up to 30min total time of running... I don't think I could run all out for 30 min.

I was looking at this one before you posted and was planning on doing it for the bike at least...

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=53

what do you think?

blujay65 - 2009-04-23 8:54 AM Interesting lap counter thing. I have always done what Lora does, use the platic discs on the lane dividers. What is really needed is a big "easy" button that you can attach or hang over the side of the pool so when I am doing 500's or so I just press and go, no stopping to move plastic things! Maybe I can build my own??

blujay65 - 2009-04-23 7:54 AM Interesting lap counter thing. I have always done what Lora does, use the platic discs on the lane dividers. What is really needed is a big "easy" button that you can attach or hang over the side of the pool so when I am doing 500's or so I just press and go, no stopping to move plastic things! Maybe I can build my own??

soccermom15 - 2009-04-23 9:23 AM

Here's one for you - tracks laps and total time swimming.  Its a little expensive though.  
http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/5204.htm

I've been thinking about getting one of those small ones.  The rings on my lane dividers aren't movable so that method wouldn't work for me unfortunately (great idea though!).  I can usually keep track of mine by breaking up the workout into sections.  I'll start with a 50m warmup (25m pool), then do 6x50m freestyle, then maybe 100m breaststroke or side kick, then back to 6x50 freestyle.  I found that if I break it up into parts I can keep track easier.  It would be nice to not have to count though. 
Janet

maggiewvu - 2009-04-22 5:44 PM Question, I'm reading about everyone swimming 500's etc...how do you keep track of how far you swim?  I think at the pool that I go to it's 25 yards long.  I think I'll lose count of how many times I go back and forth.

Lora109 - 2009-04-23 9:13 AM Here's a link to a really great post about swimming.  It's long but if you're hungry for solid swim advice about some big, common problems, you should soak it up.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=117554&start=1

myoun - 2009-04-23 10:28 AM Hi all -
I am doing a triathlon relay with my sister this Sunday - I'm swimming (375 in a pool), and biking (14.3 mi) and then I hand off to her because she is running the 5K.  I thought it would be a good intro to tri-ing.  I've been doing some swim and bike this week, and tapering a bit so that I have some energy left by the weekend.

2 questions -
1.  I am thinking of wearing my swimsuit (obviously, hah!), then pulling on bike shorts and a tech t-shirt for the bike.  It is supposed to be 80 this weekend, so I shouldn't be too cold.  I will race in a trisuit in July, but I haven't bought it yet.  Since I am not running, I think the swimsuit will provide enough support without a sports bra.  I am worried about chafing though with the swimsuit/bike short combo - does anybody recommend glide stuff? 

2.  I expect it will take me 1:15 - 1:30 total and I was thinking of just putting Gatorade on the bike.  It doesn't make me nauseous like I have heard from some on here - for that length of time, do I need more GU or bar?

Wish me luck!  I'm scared silly - I am sure I will finish, just don't know in how long and hope they aren't closing up the transition area by the time I get back!
Mary Sue

blujay65 - 2009-04-23 10:32 AM Here's a link to an interesting site that my swim coach gave me- http://www.goswim.tv/

They have some great vidoe clips and other info on swim drills, etc.

myoun - 2009-04-23 10:28 AM Hi all -
I am doing a triathlon relay with my sister this Sunday -

myoun - 2009-04-23 10:28 AM Hi all -
I am doing a triathlon relay with my sister this Sunday - I'm swimming (375 in a pool), and biking (14.3 mi) and then I hand off to her because she is running the 5K.  I thought it would be a good intro to tri-ing.  I've been doing some swim and bike this week, and tapering a bit so that I have some energy left by the weekend.

2 questions -
1.  I am thinking of wearing my swimsuit (obviously, hah!), then pulling on bike shorts and a tech t-shirt for the bike.  It is supposed to be 80 this weekend, so I shouldn't be too cold.  I will race in a trisuit in July, but I haven't bought it yet.  Since I am not running, I think the swimsuit will provide enough support without a sports bra.  I am worried about chafing though with the swimsuit/bike short combo - does anybody recommend glide stuff? 

2.  I expect it will take me 1:15 - 1:30 total and I was thinking of just putting Gatorade on the bike.  It doesn't make me nauseous like I have heard from some on here - for that length of time, do I need more GU or bar?

Wish me luck!  I'm scared silly - I am sure I will finish, just don't know in how long and hope they aren't closing up the transition area by the time I get back!
Mary Sue

myoun - 2009-04-23 9:28 AM Hi all -
I am doing a triathlon relay with my sister this Sunday - I'm swimming (375 in a pool), and biking (14.3 mi) and then I hand off to her because she is running the 5K.  I thought it would be a good intro to tri-ing.  I've been doing some swim and bike this week, and tapering a bit so that I have some energy left by the weekend.

2 questions -
1.  I am thinking of wearing my swimsuit (obviously, hah!), then pulling on bike shorts and a tech t-shirt for the bike.  It is supposed to be 80 this weekend, so I shouldn't be too cold.  I will race in a trisuit in July, but I haven't bought it yet.  Since I am not running, I think the swimsuit will provide enough support without a sports bra.  I am worried about chafing though with the swimsuit/bike short combo - does anybody recommend glide stuff? 

2.  I expect it will take me 1:15 - 1:30 total and I was thinking of just putting Gatorade on the bike.  It doesn't make me nauseous like I have heard from some on here - for that length of time, do I need more GU or bar?

Wish me luck!  I'm scared silly - I am sure I will finish, just don't know in how long and hope they aren't closing up the transition area by the time I get back!
Mary Sue