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ironannekidd - 2010-04-10 8:48 AM So what's on tap for everyone today?

ironannekidd - 2010-04-10 6:48 AM So what's on tap for everyone today?

I'm planning on a 30ish mile bike ride, then taking my son to the movies.

I'm also planning to take a nap at some point in time, too.

ransick - 2010-04-10 7:26 AM Heart Rate Monitor question. 

I havn't been training to stay in particular zones but I've been wearing one and recording data just for fun.  Does anyone use a HRM during races?  If so, is there a zone you try to stay in?  If not do you go by RPE or just go all out?

ironannekidd - 2010-04-10 9:48 AM So what's on tap for everyone today?

I'm planning on a 30ish mile bike ride, then taking my son to the movies.

I'm also planning to take a nap at some point in time, too.

waltontl - 2010-04-10 11:20 AM Hi all,

I joined a few days ago but never introduced myself.

Name: Tania

Story: I've been a casual runner off and on for a few years, entering a few 5K races when I could - nothing formal.  I was mostly running to keep weight off.  I turned 40 earlier this year and thought it would be cool to do my first tri this year.

Family Status: I'm married, no kids, with 3 dogs, 5 birds and a cat.  I work from home which is pretty freakin terrific I must say.

Current training:  I was following the BT 3X SPrint 20 week program pretty faithfully until a few weeks ago when I sprained my ankle.  I'm just trying to get back into the swing now and start running and biking outside instead of in the gym.  I also do krav maga 3-4 times a week - I'm level 2 and getting ready to test up to level 3.

This year's races: My first tri is the Got the Nerve tri on May 22.  I'm also signed up for the She Rox tri in Philly on Aug 1

Weight Loss: I'm not really too concerned - I'd like to lose 10 pounds, but I don't stress about it.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

Tania

kcarroll - 2010-04-10 1:59 PM

Krav maga (affectionally known as krav) is a hand to hand combat/self defense system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces.  It's about doing as much damage when attacked to survive the attack and get away.  It's the best workout I have ever had and I am more muscular now then I have ever been in my life.  You can see a lot of the techniques by searching for 'krav maga' on youtube.

www.kravmaga.com

Tania

waltontl - 2010-04-10 8:20 AM Hi all,

I joined a few days ago but never introduced myself.

Name: Tania

Story: I've been a casual runner off and on for a few years, entering a few 5K races when I could - nothing formal.  I was mostly running to keep weight off.  I turned 40 earlier this year and thought it would be cool to do my first tri this year.

Family Status: I'm married, no kids, with 3 dogs, 5 birds and a cat.  I work from home which is pretty freakin terrific I must say.

Current training:  I was following the BT 3X SPrint 20 week program pretty faithfully until a few weeks ago when I sprained my ankle.  I'm just trying to get back into the swing now and start running and biking outside instead of in the gym.  I also do krav maga 3-4 times a week - I'm level 2 and getting ready to test up to level 3.

This year's races: My first tri is the Got the Nerve tri on May 22.  I'm also signed up for the She Rox tri in Philly on Aug 1

Weight Loss: I'm not really too concerned - I'd like to lose 10 pounds, but I don't stress about it.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

Tania

waltontl - 2010-04-10 11:20 AM Hi all,

I joined a few days ago but never introduced myself.

Name: Tania

Story: I've been a casual runner off and on for a few years, entering a few 5K races when I could - nothing formal.  I was mostly running to keep weight off.  I turned 40 earlier this year and thought it would be cool to do my first tri this year.

Family Status: I'm married, no kids, with 3 dogs, 5 birds and a cat.  I work from home which is pretty freakin terrific I must say.

Current training:  I was following the BT 3X SPrint 20 week program pretty faithfully until a few weeks ago when I sprained my ankle.  I'm just trying to get back into the swing now and start running and biking outside instead of in the gym.  I also do krav maga 3-4 times a week - I'm level 2 and getting ready to test up to level 3.

This year's races: My first tri is the Got the Nerve tri on May 22.  I'm also signed up for the She Rox tri in Philly on Aug 1

Weight Loss: I'm not really too concerned - I'd like to lose 10 pounds, but I don't stress about it.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

Tania

kcarroll - 2010-04-10 2:51 PM

I ran 10.5 this morning, followed by massive consumption of food at the local diner.  I definitely feel a nap coming on.  Tonight I'm taking a friend for her first *no kids* night out in some time.  She has 5 year old twin boys and a 3 year old daughter.  And is in the throes of a divorce.  I think it may be martini night.  Tomorrow should be an early morning swim followed by a bike.  We'll see how many adult beverages I have and how I feel in the morning.

Hope everyone is having a terrific weekend.

ceilidh - 2010-04-10 4:43 PM I finished my HM in 2:35 today. The time is about what I had figured I would do. I am slow and steady usually. I had drama in the morning that changed everything but I did the best I could. I had to substitute going to the actual race with running my own personal HM. The car died and there I stood with the DH long gone to a business breakfast. By the time he got back, If I had driven, I would have missed the start time.

iowagander - 2010-04-10 2:15 PM

Actually, it's probably not the best because it is a full body work out and is really exhausting.  I get done and don't want to do anything else.  Plus that's how I sprained my ankle (which is healing fine, thanks for asking).  I also currently have a black eye from catching a wild elbow last week.  But, I'm hooked and I won't give it up.  I have a T-shirt that pretty much sums it up - Krav Maga is religion.

I'm so inspired by those of you who can run 10 miles and/or bike 50 miles!  That's so great!  I am excited that I can swim a non-stop 1000 meters (I couldn't swim 100 without stopping when I started), bike 16 miles in an hour and run a 5K (not yet all on the same day but I'm working on it).

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Tania

ceilidh - 2010-04-10 3:43 PM I finished my HM in 2:35 today. The time is about what I had figured I would do. I am slow and steady usually. I had drama in the morning that changed everything but I did the best I could. I had to substitute going to the actual race with running my own personal HM. The car died and there I stood with the DH long gone to a business breakfast. By the time he got back, If I had driven, I would have missed the start time.