BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 11)

Jackie – Thanks for the spinning explanation.  It’s good to know.  It would be nice to support each other on the weight loss!  

Ailie  - It’s nice to have you back!   I like your sense of humor.  I’m sorry to say this, but I felt relieved when I saw your time.  I did about the same running on pavement before my injury.  No mistake about settings or anything… I’m just veeeery slow.  That’s all LOL.  Even after months of training.  I don’t want to think about my TT when I manage to run again.  Oh well, I will have to start again at some point, won’t I?  Congrats on the weight!  It sounds like you had a healthy and enjoyable holiday.

Mike – That bike sounds terrific!  You lucky thing… I was choosing between a Specialized and a Bianchi.  A group of nice triathletes were helpful in giving me some advice.  Yet, after measuring me it seems that I’m between sizes for the Specialized and that the Bianchi would fit me perfectly but there isn’t a good cycling shop that sells it in Memphis.  I’m back to square one…  It’s good that I’m doing this with so much time in advance.

Enjoy your Friday!!

Hey folks sorry for not being around the last couple of days -- been on a short business trip.  Between that, my body still recovering, and a goofy cold took yesterday off.  Debating going downstars and hitting the bike for 1/2 hour.  We'll see.

Planning on getting in the water both days this weekend, run one day, bike the other.

Also got the copy of "The Time Crunched Triathlete" and am about 1/2 way through it.  I'll post some thoughts shortly.  Some good stuff in it, but do think you had better be in pretty solid shape to start the program / could be some risks if you try it too soon.

Glad to see everyone's making progress and enjoying themselves --- didn't recognize Mike when I saw the new avatar!

I saw my doctor today and I was told to walk with the aid of a crotch or a cane for 3 days.  I also have to wear a special sock and do some exercises in hot water twice a day for 10 days.  Then I’ll have to see a sports doctor for rehab before I can train again.  So, I think I won’t be able to run or bike much in January, but I will swim soon, I hope. 

I feel a little insecure and it hurts, but I’m NOT walking with a crotch or a cane.  That already makes a difference!    There are plenty of house chores to do.  Decorations have to come down, and we all have to be ready to come back to school and work on Monday.  Nothing exciting, I’m afraid…  I hope you all enjoy your activities this weekend!

I agree with Jackie, 2 months is not a long time.  I really focused on running the first part of 2009 and got down to about 9:30.  After a 6 month layoff from July-Dec, I really haven't gotten back to those numbers yet.  Simply because I haven't put in the time like I did before.  I think I was running close to 20 miles a week in Jan, Feb, Mar of 09.  The good news is the answer is easy, the semi bad news is the answer is it just takes time and effort.  It also looks like you have had some issues running the past couple of times.  Are you fully healthy?

You should PM Aquagirl if you have any questions.  She is a good friend of mine.  She is coming off knee surgery and has been through the whole crutches and starting to walk again.  Plus she will know what you might be able to do for exercise.

Woke up with cold worse feeling like shXX / chest all congested.  Figured I'd give it a go as two days off in a row had me itchy to get back at it AND my muscles were actually feeling really good.  Worked in to the swim nice and easy and actually did 1150 yards.  While the distance was nice, was even more pleased with my "comfort level" -- the pool had one of 8 lanes open for laps with the rest of the pool swarmed with munchkins taking swim lessons.  Shared the lane with two others and had to stop and sink a few times to make sure we didn't crash.  BUT was able to get horizontal/find my balance and get right back on track.  Still am slow, but my comfort level is increasing with each swim session and I'm optimistic that will translate in to better form / faster times.   Headed over to the treadmills, waited my turn and then jumped on with the plan of a 10 minute pace.  Felt slow so I dialed up to 9:15 / 6.5mph.  Legs felt great through out / made my 30 minutes.

Got a huge lesson here in the importance of time off.  While it was a nice goal to exercise every day in January, I over did it.  With the time off this past week I was able to perform better today even though I'm under the weather.  Over the next two weeks I'll be working in to a formal plan.  Had been planning on the olympic plan, but now leaning towards the time crunched triathlete sprint program.  I'll share some details on it shortly.  It's a really neat concept -- 4 days each week, not that much time, train at endurance pace, but mix in high intensity intervals during the endurance training.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday.