Sprint_DA's Mentor Group...full (Page 11)

Whato - 2010-03-23 1:32 PM
Great work on the race Dan. Can you explain what you mean by keep peddling when the chain comes off?

I think the bike is going to be my biggest challenge. I have been spending time on it, however, I don't think I am getting any faster. Oh well, it all takes time.

Whato.

Sprint_DA - 2010-03-23 3:34 PM Thanks for the compliments on my race, it was a great time. 

The chain falling off trick works if it falls off to the outside.  If it makes a habit of it, it's time for a tune up.  Keeping your bike in the big chain ring to keep the chain from falling off makes some sense, it'll keep some pressure on the chain instead of it being really slack.  But you have to balance that against the need to be in the right gear when you start pedaling.

BonnieB - 2010-03-23 4:59 PM

Bikes with grears are new to me, so what does in the big chain ring mean? is that a high gear or a low gear or something else?
                            Bonnie

scott1223 - 2010-03-24 11:19 AM Hey Dan,

I wanted to relay some training I received this morning from my swim.  You may already know this but the guy I was training with introduced me to hypoxic training.  Basically breathing on every 3rd stoke for 25yr or 50yd or 100yd, whatever you can do.  Then increase it to every 5th stoke, then 7th, then 9th.  I did 3x50 for each then a cool down.  Awesome workout.

The theory is that hypoxic training increases the ability of the muscles to work better when oxygen levels are low, such as at the end of a 200 meter race. It is also believed that reducing the number of breaths per lap will increase the swimmer's speed, because changing the body position to take a breath tends to increase drag.

Just wanted to pass this along to everyone. 

scott1223 - 2010-03-24 10:19 AM Hey Dan,

I wanted to relay some training I received this morning from my swim.  You may already know this but the guy I was training with introduced me to hypoxic training.  Basically breathing on every 3rd stoke for 25yr or 50yd or 100yd, whatever you can do.  Then increase it to every 5th stoke, then 7th, then 9th.  I did 3x50 for each then a cool down.  Awesome workout.

The theory is that hypoxic training increases the ability of the muscles to work better when oxygen levels are low, such as at the end of a 200 meter race. It is also believed that reducing the number of breaths per lap will increase the swimmer's speed, because changing the body position to take a breath tends to increase drag.

Just wanted to pass this along to everyone. 

BonnieB - 2010-03-25 11:28 PM

I understand most of what you wrote but I am not getting what is meant by 3x50.  I know it must be simple, and yall must think i'm dense but i don't get it.

thanks Bonnie

BonnieB - 2010-03-29 12:38 AM Yea Scott! on reaching your march goal.



I after research online, http://www.wetsuitmegastore.com/
I think this swimskin wetsuit will work, the pool at my condo is not heated and is only 50 something degrees and I was able to swim in the  suit. It was really cold at first but after a couple of laps only my face felt cold. I will try out somemore with my nephews 12 & 14 both surfers and jr lifeguards who said they would help with ocean swimming. I am also goning to sign up for ows classes in may or june. I hope that like most things the anticapated dread will be the worse part.

scott1223 - 2010-03-28 4:37 PM That is a good question Bonnie. I am also looking at wet suits.  I am thinking of renting one unless I find a good deal on one.  I am looking for a sleeveless one, as I will be swimming in a lake for both of my Sprints. The first race is at the end of June and the other is in Aug.  Water temps should be warmer.

Hit my March goal of 7mi for run.  Felt great running and if I didn't have a time constraint would have run further. 

The weather this week is looking great, looking at a swim and bike on Tue. 

scott1223 - 2010-03-29 7:33 PM Thanks for the encouragement gang!  Looking forward to getting on the bike this week...today was rainy and cold.  Did an easy spin for 30min. drainer

Later this week it is suppose to get into the upper 70's...YEAH!  Time for brick workouts.

While at a party on Sat. night the subject of triathlon's came up.  To make a long story short, my friend and I talked another friend into signing up for the Sprint in June...LOL.  I have another training partner.  Nothing like a little push...

Thanks again group!  Anyone have any thoughts for April???

Great job on the March Peach Challange!!! 29 days of peach for me.

scott1223 - 2010-03-31 11:26 AM That is the way I got into this, New Years Eve...many drinks later I was making promises I would be doing a Tri this spring.  Now I am hooked.

Anyone have any plans for the group this month?

Dan, you have a Tri coming up right?