Yanti and Lynn, Mentors of the Manatee Melee: FULL (Page 11)

kussmaul - 2011-04-30 3:06 AM Thanks. Maybe I need to look for something in June. I forgot that July is pretty much out - two vacations - San Juan and Colorado - yea!! My concern with June is I'll be lucky if I get one ride in per week between now and then. Infuses for a sprint that is not really a problem. The same applies to swimming which is more of an issue My other think with the training plans is they don't really fit what I am doing now. If I do a 12 week spring plan it has me doing shorter distances than I have been doing. So when I look at those I feel like I would be going backwards.

Customize!

You really are in a tough spot with all the traveling. BTW do any of the places you stay have pools? Swim cords ROCK and you can get in a lot of great swimming with them in a small pool.

Look at all the different plans--it's no problem to jump in at a point that reflects the training you have already been doing. You can repeat weeks, modify, switch weeks and days around ... and if you feel you need a rest week (either for health, recovery, or scheduling), then take one and do a reduced load.

John's idea about increasing intensity is also possible, given that you increase gradually (even with a reduced volume), and make sure you're still doing some work at moderate/sustainable levels.

Many distance running plans actually include/encourage cross-training, especially lower-impact stuff like ... swim and bike . Especially since you're on a 20-week plan and the lower volume/distances will be during the first part of that, when you're doing more tri-training, it could actually benefit you.

Let me know if you have specific questions about plans, customizing, details, effort levels, etc. I like sweating the small stuff.

It... Won't... Stop... Friggin'... Snowing.

There are plenty of advantages to living next to one of the great ski mountains, but at this elevation, winter can sometimes go on forever.

So, I'm leaving.

Okay, so I'm not sure if I need advice, or what.  I've juggled around as many of my workouts to work around the weather as I can, but I'm still a couple behind for the week.  And they ain't gonna get done, either.  Because...

I'm leaving Sunday for a three week (or so) hike on the Appalachian Trail.  It's all pretty last minute.  Didn't plan to do it.  Just sorta happened that I had the time, the opportunity, the inclination, and the complete fed-up-ness with this endless winter.  So I'm going.  

I suspect that this means that I'm going to have to give a miss to the only really local tri on my summer list, as it is just a couple of weeks after I get back.  But, I figure the others are still in play.  Heck, folks get laid up for three weeks during training all the time due to injury and whatnot.  I can probably come back from a hiking trip, right?

Anyone have any idea if long distance hiking under load is going to translate to keeping up fitness level that will transition to running or cycling?

Wow... I haven't checked in in a while... a lot of things happening over here... good job manatees!! I can't keep up with you guys!!

So I have a decisionto make today and I think I know what I am supposed to do... I just can not bring myself to do it.   I am registered for a HIM on July 3rd, today is the last day I have for rolling over my registration to next year.  With my achillies injury - it is highly unlikely that I will be able to actually "run" the thing..... but my heart just does not want to let it go.  What would you do manatees????  My training partner is registered and I am going to the race with her... no matter what.  Should I keep my registration and keep on doing what I am doing and see where I am when I get there.... knowing that even if I do decide to try it.... I will probly have to walk some (maybe a lot)  of the run if I want to keep my achillies in tact????  My swim and bike would probly be decent.... but the run..... definately not.  

I also have a sprint next Sunday... and again... don't even know if I can pull off even a 5 k run.  As of today... I am running 4min, walking 1.  for 25 min.   By next Sunday, I could prolby do 5 and 1's for 5k... I am just afraid I will get in the race mode and push it and try and run the whole darn thing and put myself back to square one.... cuz I am stupid like that!!

HELP!!!!

double post

 I should be more patient....

I bought a Motobecane Fantom CX from Bike's Direct last year, it's a cyclocross bike and I love it.  It was about $500 which was what I could afford at the time and it has been perfect for what I need.  It seems to be of good quality especially for the price!  Some day I may want to upgrade to a specific road or tri bike, but for my situation (training on gravel roads half the time an racing on paved) it is perfect.   I say it if meets your needs, go for it!

Whoa, had to catch up.  The manatees have been quite active lately.  

Had my daughters 6th birthday party last Friday and it was a lot of fun.  She had a great time and it was worth the stress.  I made cupcakes for the big bash but sorry John, they are NOT photo worthy.  They were delicious though.  

Yanti, thanks for the inspire.  Ummm, I do need to get on the bike more.  I promise to log in more riding.  But I did ride today.  I got caught in a downpour and felt like a manatee on wheels.  

Kathy, I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma.  What did you end up doing?  It's probably best to roll the HIM over to next year.  It's such a bummer to have an injury and be signed up for a big race like that.  But if you want to have the best experience and make it fun, competative, and enjoyable, then you want to be injury free.  The last thing you need is to make your injury worse that could put you out for a long time.  

Heal up you achilles and maybe you can sign up for an OLY in July or August?

Hope all you Manantees are doing well!!!  

I don't think it is any different.  I have one and it is basically like a bike jersey, has pockets in the back.  I've never worn it, it seems poorly made.  I have worn a sleeveless tech top for my last two tris and it worked just fine.  

Did you swim in the shirt?  If not what did you swim in?

OK - wow - that was cold.  I never figured my body would refuse to swim normally.  Every time I put my face in the water, it wanted to gasp / pant / whatever.  I could not get a normal stroke for the first few hundred yards and swam like an amature with my face out of the water - ended up getting a hickey on the back of my neck from wet suit rubbing (need to remember body glide next time).  Once I got into some form of my stroke by continuing to roll more and put more of my face in the water for longer periods (started with chin, worked through blowing bubbles and breaing bi-laterally on each stroke, then finally mostly normal), I aparently have a dominant side and did not swim straight.  So focused on upper body mechanics I often forgot to kick.  All that fun - might have to do it again next weekend - at least I could get a PR.

Up-side:  one guy from rocky mountain multi-sport swam for 20 yards and gave up due to the cold.  I think I was actually the 2nd longest one in the water (some other guy was in for 90 minutes - WITHOUT A WET SUIT - kept swimming out and back to shore stand up - swim again).  Afterwards I took a tour of the Coors Brewery with Jan and stopped at Colorado Runners to get some new Brooks.

My HOMELAND!!! I'm purple with envy!! LOL  Look into swimming in the ocean. You will love it!!  If you have time try to visit Flamenco Beach in Culebra, voted a top 10 in the world by Discovery Channel.  My sister (chef) owns a restaurant in that island. Delicious recovery food

My HOMELAND!!! I'm purple with envy!! LOL  Look into swimming in the ocean. You will love it!!  If you have time try to visit Flamenco Beach in Culebra, voted a top 10 in the world by Discovery Channel.  My sister (chef) owns a restaurant in that island. Delicious recovery food

Heeey fellow manatees! So, I had my first clipless pedal incident yesterday and some "battle scars" to prove it! 

I just so happened to do it at one of the best beaches in Seattle on our first over 65 degree day (which is Seattle code for swarms of desperate/pale people heading to the beach.) Needless to say I crashed in front of...oh 200 people? Haha at least I can laugh about it!

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I hope you all are having a wonderful Monday!

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