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Threejs - 2011-01-29 11:22 PM

Brought Chester along today.  Turned out to be an interesting workout.  We were fine together the first 30 minutes of the walk/run but then he found a ball and started to lose focus.  Then he noticed just how many birds, gulls and ducks were around him and both of us lost our focus.  As a springer, he wanted to chase everything with feathers so I ended up having to practically drag him back to the car.  You know, I bet that could probably count as my upper body workout today, too!

So the work out was cut short but he definitely entertained everyone!

kwynnc - 2011-01-30 12:08 AM 30 minute bike. Just went easy, didn't worry about tracking RPMs or anything. B put the sensor on the bike and it links to my garmin, but I'm not sure how to use it. He'll have to show me when he's home. Crap, my butt hurts though. I don't know if I just need to get used to it or need to actively look at trying different seats.

harlequinduck - 2011-01-30 1:30 PM
Just wanted to open up the topic. I know from my own experiences as well as others--recover often is sacrificed in our training plans when shortfalls occur. Besides having a couscous effort to not sacrifice recovery days, what would be ways to optimize or improve recovery?

kkvane - 2011-01-30 2:27 PM

Awesome!! Not know anything about triathlons or knowing anyone that does them, I had the impression that I had to do everything as fast as I could and in perfect form. Sooooo nice to know I can run/walk, swim willy-nilly, and ride my heavy hybird. Just keep moving and git 'er done. I'm feeling more confident that the form and speed will come with time. I'm so glad I found this board....

Threejs - 2011-01-30 4:10 PM I am looking for some advice on purchasing a good tri suit.  Does anyone have any first hand experience they can share with me?
Thanks!

Dorsai - 2011-01-30 8:33 PM Hi Melissa -- if you're group is still open I'd like to join.  Could really use the direction and also having a group to belong to certainly helps keep me accountable

Name: Scott

Story: On again, off again exerciser for the past 20 years (mostly off again).  Finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired last year.  Started training in May and completed a sprint tri in October.  Was really slow time but I finished.

Races: Hoping to do another sprint in May or June and then an Olympic in the fall. 

Current training: Working out at least 3 times a week since completing the Tri in Oct and realize I really need to get back to the 6 times a week I did leading up to the race last year.  No real plan, usually one or two spin classes and a couple jogs on the treadmill. 

Issues:  I'm having a hard time boosting my run endurance.  Usually have ankle and shin pain start about 10 minutes into it and I'm not sure if I should just push through it since I really don't want to get injured. 

Weightloss:  I'm 5'8", 205lb - ultimately figure I'd like to be around 175.  Lost 20 lbs while training for the sprint last year and have maintained since.

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kwynnc - 2011-01-30 6:10 PM I didn't use a tri suit. I wore a sports bra and tri shorts under my wetsuit, then took off the wetsuit and threw on a t-shirt in T1. I should have just stayed in the wetsuit, since it poured during the entire thing.

mbasta - 2011-01-31 5:29 AM

I'm not using a tri suit yet so I don't have experience to share here. One of our team mates might, but in the mean time head over to the "gear" section of the forum and ask. You can also scroll through previous threads in that area to see if anyone else has been taking about suits recently.

I wore a sports bra, bathing suit, and tri shorts for the swim and then added a dry-fit top and socks to finish the race.

shake-n-bake - 2011-01-31 9:52 PM Mbasta

If the group is still open I would like to join, I joined a group earlier but the mentor disappeared... This will me my second year doing triathlons.. I had no history in the three disciplines so I'm always looking to improve especially in the run department.. I jumped in head first and did an Olympic event for my first tri then ended up doing six more events..My race reports are up in my profile..

I had knee surgery last Feb. and know I'm recovering from a shoulder injury due to a freak mountain bike accident.. So my training has been more biking and running right now..

I'm married with two children and will be turning forty this year...

I need help in the diet department also, I have a hard time getting the weight to move so help in the department would be appreciated..

Look forward to working with you all...and to the motivation you can provide..

D001 - 2011-01-31 7:25 PM Mpfh. (Technical term. It means I've been working too much, and exercising too little.) Anyway, here's an updated links table. 1) Highlight all the code. Hold down the CTRL key and press C at the same time. 2) At the top of the window, click the "settings" button. 3) Click Training Log Customization tab. 4) Click Dashboard. 5) Put the cursor somewhere inside a box. (Where you want the table to go.) 6) Hold down the CTRL key and press V at the same time. (You should see lots of code.) 7) Click the Update Dashboard button. 8) Scroll back to the top of the window and click the Training Log button. You should see the table on your blog. (If you see code, hold down CTRL and press the F5 key at the same time.) 9) Anytime you want to come back to this mentor thread, you can click the TriCurious link at the top of the links table.

Karijoyous - 2011-01-31 9:24 PM I'm still here....  thanks everyone for the kind words regarding our friends.  Last week was very difficult as we were dealing with the shock of loosing these two boys.  The service was Saturday, and it was beautiful.  I feel that I can successfully move on at this point, and continue to uphold the family in prayer and support also.  

This week I'm planning on getting some running shoes.  I went a couple weeks ago to the RoadRunner store in our area and had my feet checked out to see just what shoe I need.  It was really cool, very high tech the process they have you go thru!  Can't wait to get my feet into them and start my training!  Glad to see everyone is doing well with their training!  Hopefully I'll have more time this week to keep up with posting!

~Kari 

kwynnc - 2011-01-31 8:25 PM Biked 15 minutes this morning with some crunches and planks after. My butt was still sore, but B checked the seat and made a couple of adjustments when he got home. I'm hoping that it'll be better.

Threejs - 2011-01-31 11:01 PM

So you left your swimsuit on or took it off before you added the dry-fit?  I am having nightmares about a 'wardrobe malfunction' and/or excessive exposure in T1....

mbasta - 2011-02-01 4:42 AM Happy February everyone!

I see every month as a fresh start, kind of the way most people look at New Years except I give myself 12 opportunities per year to assess my progress and make change.

For those of you who are up for it, there is a challenge forum and they start up new challenges each month. It's a fun way to achieve goals and potentially compete with yourself or other BT members. So far this month there is a peach challenge (exercise some way every day for the month - when you log a workout online your calendar changed the date from white to a peach colour), and a healthy eating/exercise challenge. Just an idea for anyone interested!

Challenge forum:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=27

Peach challenge:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=240781&posts=4&start=1

February training and nutrition challenge:
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=240735&posts=19&start=1

mbasta - 2011-02-01 7:29 AM

Dee, I need tech support...

Why does the name list appear so elongated in my blog, but on yours and in the thread it's nice and tight?

When you update the list with Tim's name is it possible to change the background colour? I'm not sure our male members will be excited to post a glittery bright pink box in their blogs. *Ducks in anticipation of taser.