Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED (Page 11)

Hey James, great to hear that you have been down in Guatemala for Christmas!  It is a lot of fun and my favorite time of the year, and yes, we do tend to go a little crazy with the fireworks.  Do you come down often to Guatemala?  Let me know whenever you are coming down next time (same goes to anyone else in our group )   

OK, I propose a January challenge with Ernesto's permission.  Just like the November challenge!  I allowed myself to be bad for the month of December, since I've now been a triathlete in training for exactly one year!  I'm ready to get back to feeling good like I did in the month of November.

For those who have just joined, it's a minimum of 30 minutes working out (swim, bike or run) every day except the day before and the day after any race that is longer than a 5K.  If everyone works out for all 30 days, the tie-breaker is total minutes.

Whose in?

I have the most basic TACX trainer.  It has 10 levels of resistance, which coupled with my gear changes, seem to give me a good range of pedaling resistance.  Unfortunately, a power meter is not in the budget for the near term... 

I tried to do the first day of Jorge's plan, and noticed just what you mentioned... When I try sets of 20 seconds at threshold with 40 seconds at 70% threshold, it takes the whole 20 seconds to get up to threshold... I recognized this immediately, and I think I can live with it.

The real problem is, the trainer makes an un-godly sound when I get up to any kind of reasonable speed... it sounds like a jet engine revving up (I worked on a flight deck with real fighter jets in the Navy... I know what I'm talking about here...).  It's bad enough that, when I'm in the basement, my wife two floors above, comes downstairs and says "what the hell is going on down here?"

I don't htink it's supposed to be like that... I'm going to tighten every bolt I can find on it, and iof it still makes the noise, take it back and get another model.

So, for now, I'm in experimentation mode, and not true training mode.

Hey James, great to hear that you have been down in Guatemala for Christmas!  It is a lot of fun and my favorite time of the year, and yes, we do tend to go a little crazy with the fireworks.  Do you come down often to Guatemala?  Let me know whenever you are coming down next time (same goes to anyone else in our group )   

We come about every other year now. We did have a period in which we came about every 6 months. As our children grew older, it became more difficult to visit. We are trying to figure our our plans for this Summer. My Oldest daughter is going to spend the Summer there. Once she is in country she will be fine, but we don't want her traveling alone. Either my wife or I may come with for a few days.

We help to support a children's nutritional center located on the campus of Juan PabloII hospital in the capital. We are very close to the nun that runs it. My wife calls her tia.

I will also endorse Zacapa rum, it is the best in the world. My favorite is the blend that has the cafe de Antigua. 

OK, I propose a January challenge with Ernesto's permission.  Just like the November challenge!  I allowed myself to be bad for the month of December, since I've now been a triathlete in training for exactly one year!  I'm ready to get back to feeling good like I did in the month of November.

For those who have just joined, it's a minimum of 30 minutes working out (swim, bike or run) every day except the day before and the day after any race that is longer than a 5K.  If everyone works out for all 30 days, the tie-breaker is total minutes.

Whose in?

I'm in. If you live in Michigan, hate the snow and don't play ice hockey there really is nothing better to do.

Also, after laying the rules, let's write down a little roster with the participants in the challenge. As always, the challenge winner gets bragging rights and an aluminum foil medal. Gabe, I still owe you a medal, I promise you'll get it in May when you come to TX.

Its probably both.  When I start ramping up my swimming sometimes it makes my back hurt.  Usually its because I'm lifting my head too much in front, causing my hips to sink.  A stronger core will alleviate the pain.  Also, your body is just getting used to being in a new position for an extended period of time so that might cause some of you pain.  And I bet the foot is just an endurance/stretching sort of issue.  I wouldnt worry about it yet - unless it doesnt feel better soon.

Ok, so far in the challenge we have:

- Ernesto

- Jackie

- Chris

- James

Repost with your name on it if you're in.

#3 - Total time (roughly).

LOL Chris!  I do agree we do have a bit of an unfair advantage weatherwise compared to you and the other members up north!  However, it gets somewhat balanced when you consider that unfortunately, it is not as easy for me to just go and train outside anywhere due to security challenges.  When doing long bike rides/runs, we have to get a backup car to follow us in order to avoid any potential issues.  Additionally, drivers here are way less tolerant of runners and cyclist, so it all helps to spice up the workouts!

Which brings up a good question for all, what are some of the biggest challenges that you face in your area in terms of keeping up with your trainings? 

I'm in.

Todd TX is IN

Here I will make it easier and update entire list... 

Ok, so far in the challenge we have:

- Ernesto

- Jackie

- Chris

- James

- Elizabeth K

- Joe D

- Todd TX

Repost with your name on it if you're in.