SBR Utopia - OPEN (Page 11)

Ugh...I hate hairpin turns on a run course...especially because I thrive on rythem and those dam turns bust it up!

Ok, you made me look at my totals.  I am glad that I'm not close to any magic totals that I would feel the need to chase.

Here is WA.  It's the tune-up HM I am going to do leading into Boston. It was really the only thing I could find that fits my schedule.

But yeah, nothing is so heartbreaking as a hairpin by the finish - er 4 or 5 of em.

Safe to assume from the looks of it that it is down also? If so, double bleach.

Everyone knows Sufferfest vids are great for intervals, but I've also been finding them great for the longer ones too. Like 20 or 30 min ones. Really hard to find that many motivational songs that go together really well otherwise. But every time the guys are up there it's "Get him!"

Main workout today was 1:45 total, with 2 x 30 min on the trainer, to Sufferfests Extra Shot: The Long Scream (twice). 300 & 303 watts each, so things are coming back nicely. Stopped at 1:45 because TSS was high enough there and want to ride strong on Saturday. Really nice to see I'm working through the respiratory issues.

ETA: And my cadence was under 90 for the efforts.

We used to do one in high school- once a year during the summer

50 Free
100 Fly
200 Back
300 Breast
400 IM
500 Free
400 IM
300 Breast
200 Back
100 Fly
50 Free 

Repeat twice for a total of 3 times through for a total of 7800 yards (I think I added that right) 
 

Name: byfthalone/Neal

Family Status: 60 year old newlywed

2012 Races: did two short sprints in 2012.

2013 Races: Looking forward to stepping up this year to full sprints and to complete one Oly in 2013

Weight Goals: Turned things around the last two years. Started at 285lbs and am down to 210. Goal is 170 this year.

Story: I always enjoyed sports but was never an athlete. I started running at age 58 to change my life...overweight (or maybe just undertall) and likely headed to an early grave. My new bride and I are on this path together. She's always been a good cyclist, which I took up in May of 2011 and it just seemed natural for us to make the move to triathlons. We love them, love the training together, and just the comradery  of those that participate!

What would make me a good member: I love the sport and at age 60 perhaps can offer some insights to those who aren't "naturals".

If you google "screw shoes" there are some articles on how to make them, but here is a shot of the sole

These are an old pair of Asic 2160s. I run with K-Swiss normally, but the Asics have a nice thick sole to screw into.

We got a bit of snow yesterday

yesterday Rusty was nice enough to send me words of encouragement that my slow swim times were normal for this time of year. I wonder if there is a scientific explanation like above.

Marc, what are the screw shoes like to run on bare pavement?  We got a bunch of that snow yesterday too but not quite as much as you by the looks of things.

Neil, welcome to the group!

I did a 1500 TT in the pool this morning and went 23 seconds faster than my last attempt with much better pacing.  I'm pretty happy with that, I guess getting my arse kicked by the kids on the swim team is paying off.  

They are not bad on asphalt. Much, much better than yaktrax. I find short sections on ashpalt break the yaktrax. They are not very effective in deep snow and almost useless in slush. yaktrax are much better for that. They cost nothing to make. Just use an old pair of shoes.

We got about 40cm in Ottawa, 50 in Montreal. I have a feeling you will be getting more today and tomorrow.

That dog is standing in 40cm of snow

Congrats on the 1500 !

Welcome Neal !!!

We also got snow here but nearly that much.  Pretty icy out though.  Strength training and short run on tap for me. 

Stepped on the scale again and lost more weight.  Some of you know I'm on this nutrition thing where they give you new habits every two weeks to lead you to a more healthy way of eating.  Right now it is eat whole foods only.  Nothing processed, or in the case of dairy very minimally processed.  So I haven't had bread or chocolate or any other sweet for a while now and I must say the weight is pouring off me.  I was kind of stalled for a bit but at this rate I'll probably be done with losing weight by the end of this habit.  Although I wouldn't be surprised if it slows down to normal again. This isn't a very sustainable habit but they are using it just to stretch our way of thinking and more awareness of food and what is in it

I rode Mon-Thu this week, even a nice Christmas day ride, thankful I was able to find some people to ride with. I'm over 50% complete on the 500km challenge, should be able to finish it up with a group ride on Saturday & Sunday and then finish up with whatever is left on Monday. Today, I am not going to ride. I'm heading out for a short run then I will try and finish up my year and reach 300,000 yds swimming (think I need to do 3200 yds). I need a break from riding in the cold!

My weight is holding steady, I have eaten pretty well but I have been drinking too much wine! 

Great job with all the riding!

Ahh the Holidays!!  I have a head cold and I think it is partially due to recovering from my intense workouts with Maker's Mark!!  The holiday parties always get me.

Very nice work, Sally, on all fronts!

I've managed to hold my weight right at 69kg through post-IM and the holidays. Phew!

I stopped buying the Yaktrax because they kept breaking, this might be an alternative worth trying.  

40cm is a lot!  We got more like 10-15 and we aren't supposed to get any more, we got the edge of the system that nailed you.

Slept in this morning and didn't have time to run before getting ready for work (tri store).  We might be going down to Galveston for a light festival when I get off work so I'm not sure what I am going to work in today.

Tomorrow I am signed up for an LT cycling test at a studio I have never been too kind of excited and scared!

Nice! What effort level are you riding that MS at?

I just googled that. Sounds very cool. :=)

Thanks! Educated guess ... low to mid 90's as %FTP. Can't really push myself hard enough yet to do any of the tests, so it's a best estimate from how it feels and where HR is at (when it's working).

they will probably put you on a trainer and make you cycle for 3 or so minutes, pr1ck your finger, take a bit of blood, up the resistance and repeat a few times.

they will take your HR at every measure.

from this they will interpret your LTHR

If they are using a computrainer they will be able to tell you your power at LT. If they are using a mask and measuring oxgen usage they will be able to measure your fats/carbs and VO2max.

If they bring you to exhaustian, it's a tough test. If they stop you right after LTHR it's not so bad.