TexasMPGal/Smilford/Mattb1's "Faster and Stronger in 2010" Crew (CLOSED) (Page 12)

hildekq - 2010-01-12 12:51 PM Texas is out of the cold, yea!  I think we are done with any freezing temps as of this morning.  Mid-50's in the afternoons, so much nicer for running and I hope to get out on my bike soon, although they are calling for rain later in the week.

Had me a nice swim this morning, and have a 4.5 mile run on tap this afternoon.... and then I hope to veg on the couch and watch American Idol tonight!!

junthank - 2010-01-12 11:02 AM



I read one of Alan Couzen's blog where he quoted a study indicating that the average person needed to train:

  4,000 hr. for a 15 hr. IM (BOP)
  6,000 hr. for a 12 hr. IM (MOP)
12,000 hr. for a 9.5 hr. IM (FOP)

My guess is that you are a little ahead of the game given your age.  Well done!

crea0029 - 2010-01-12 6:09 PM

Well, hello hello everyone!

I am back in cold WI.  I am happy to announce that I am a marathon finisher!!  It was quite a trip... seemed like everything that could go wrong did go wrong, but in the end, the Disney magic kept me going and I finished with lots of tears and one big smile on my face.  I am currently working on writing up the whole weekend so I will never forget and I will post that when I get done.  It is such a deep warm feeling finishing a marathon and I am certainly living off it right now!

smilford - 2010-01-12 2:26 PM That sounds a bit off from his original post, unless I missed that one. He's always stated it takes about 10,000 hours of training(any sport will go towards this) to hit ones full potential give or take a bit depending on genetics. Those hours are WAY off for those IM times, not that it is something that can really be compared.

crea0029 - 2010-01-12 7:09 PM

Well, hello hello everyone!

I am back in cold WI.  I am happy to announce that I am a marathon finisher!!  It was quite a trip... seemed like everything that could go wrong did go wrong, but in the end, the Disney magic kept me going and I finished with lots of tears and one big smile on my face.  I am currently working on writing up the whole weekend so I will never forget and I will post that when I get done.  It is such a deep warm feeling finishing a marathon and I am certainly living off it right now!

monicamm68 - 2010-01-12 12:51 PM

Today I had one of the PT's look at my hips and back and found out that my pelvis was way out of whack. I am going back to the Athlete's Performance strength and conditioning program that I was on earlier and modify it for S, B, and R (eventually). I felt great on that program because it incorporates lots of core strengthening.

jcarmody - 2010-01-13 6:22 AM Hey everyone.  Just thought I should check in.  Spent 1 hour on the bike trainer this AM and confidence is high.  I am so glad I went ahead with the purchase.  My workout in a binder should arrive from Amazon this week so I should have it in time for my next session on Saturday.  As far as running goes I'm still building up my base before my marathon traiing kicks in later this month.  My swimming is probably my weak point.  I'm getting to the pool 2 times a week and am working on building my strength and distance.  I know my form stinks and I also know that good swimming is all about form.  So I guess I know what I should focus on.

Congrats to Pam on her marathon finish!  I can't wait to read the report I hear that the conditions were less than ideal!

Janet

crea0029 - 2010-01-12 7:09 PM

Well, hello hello everyone!

I am back in cold WI.  I am happy to announce that I am a marathon finisher!!  It was quite a trip... seemed like everything that could go wrong did go wrong, but in the end, the Disney magic kept me going and I finished with lots of tears and one big smile on my face.  I am currently working on writing up the whole weekend so I will never forget and I will post that when I get done.  It is such a deep warm feeling finishing a marathon and I am certainly living off it right now!

juniperjen - 2010-01-13 8:58 AM
I went to the pool this morning and the regular crowd seems to have disappeared! It was me and one other lady and then I had the pool to myself. It was lovely!

.  I'm getting to the pool 2 times a week and am working on building my strength and distance.  I know my form stinks and I also know that good swimming is all about form.  So I guess I know what I should focus on.

smilford - 2010-01-13 11:08 AM Swimming more is the key to everything really. Sure, work in some drills into every workout, but that should be a small part of that session. Swim lots, swim hard and pay attention to what your body is doing. I'd be willing to bet your body starts making adjustments to being more efficient all on it's on just by swimming a lot.

Sulcus - 2010-01-13 11:50 AM

One question:  Just out of curiousity but how long did it take everyone to get used to their bike saddle?  Mine is still killing me and even though I haven't spent a huge amount of time in it, I'm beginning to think that it shouldn't be affecting me to the point where I can't ride more than 20 minutes on it before the soft tissue pain becomes unbearable and I need a break.  My sit bones, I can deal with and expected but the other pain is beginning to grate on me and one of the reasons I have still been using the bikes at the gym for my longer rides.

Just a point of reference, the bike is a Felt B12 and I was professionally fit on it by a place who specializes in triathlon bikes, so I don't think it's a fit issue.  It may just be that I have to HTFU but I wanted to be sure first.

hildekq - 2010-01-14 9:38 AM Good morning F+S2010 peeps!  What's everyone doing today?  I already got my swim done, have a 4.5 mile run for this afternoon and am hoping it is not raining!  At least the temps are back to normal in Texas.  I'm looking forward to the 3-day weekend and am really hoping the weather cooperates so I can get outside on my bike!  She is so sad and lonely these days....