Sink or SWIM! with WittyCityGirl - CLOSED (Page 12)

croixfan - 2011-04-16 9:31 AM

Got off my backside -- thanks for the KITA Mike! -- and headed to the Y for an AM swim.  Decided to do 1000 yards straight.  Time was 28:49 (2:42, 3:05, 2:59, 2:58, 2:54, 2:48, 2:52, 2:51, 2:49, 2:45).  While my PR is at 28:00, think this may have been the best I've ever done as I did not push / stretch myself.  Simply relaxed and took my time.  Around 500 yards, found myself breathing easy / seeming to get plenty of air.  Result was that I had no muscle fatigue and it was "easy".  Could tell my form was pretty ugly, but did not worry about that as I wanted to enjoy actually getting air versus fighting.  Think that I'm really close to a big improvement in the pool.  Believe that muscles are starting to get developed; and, with my increase in confidence, I'll start to see the times drop.

Hoping to get a run in this PM / will be shooting for my 4.7 mile route at a 10 minute / easy pace.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday.

cbarnes1 - 2011-04-16 1:14 PM Last Leg done. 9.76 miles. The team did well and we are having a great time. Everyone have a great weekend.

croixfan - 2011-04-16 1:55 PM

Headed out for a run prior to lunch.   Goal was to run nice and easy at a 10 minute pace.  Took my time and relaxed.  Felt very strong and solid / could tell I was running WAY below 10 minutes.  Result was an "easy" 8:56 pace for 4.7 miles (42:01 total).  Very pleased that I'm starting to feel like I have some strength in all of the disciplines.  Not patient by nature and it's been frustrating working on building a base.  Nice to see it starting to pay off.

50andgettingfit - 2011-04-16 6:59 PM

Hi all, is everyone having a great weekend???

To the goggle question. I can't remember what brand I'm using but they work ok. I was using a pair for quite a while and at my last tri last year they got leaky. I didn't discover this until I went in for my warm up and transition was around the corner and up a hill and I didn't have time to get my back up pair. I think this year I'm going to pull out a new pair a few swims before I race and hopefully I won't have that problem come up again.

Dave-looking forward to hearing about your race.

Tim-swimming seems to be the sport that takes most of us the longest to get comfortable with. You can do it  Keep at it!

Curt-isn't it nice to be in a group and feel like there are others out there too working through the same thing. We are all going to have a great year. Super nice to turn around and have such a good run too.

Chet-Glad the last leg was early and cooler for you. Sounds like it was a great race.

Suzi-great job on your walk. Nice to add the hills too. 

Mike-Glad your foot is feeling better. ART is a thing of beauty!

Sara-didn't you have a race this weekend? How'd it go?

I did a 100K bike ride today. The weather was perfect. Dave broke his chain and cassette on his bike and might of cracked his frame He had to get SAG'd back to the starting point after 10 miles. It was pretty disappointing. I kept going on the ride and felt overall pretty good about my ride. I was more relaxed on the downhills and was able to maintain a good pace on the straights. The climbs  weren't fast but I didn't have to stop. It was all a lot of fun. I finished just under 5 hours with 2400 feet of climbing. My Garmin transferred the data to my computer and then it was all lost somewhere so I can't pull up any of my stats Has anyone ever had that happen? I might call support Monday and see if I can retrieve it.

Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!

Johanne

croixfan - 2011-04-16 4:17 PM

Yeah right -- you know this is all about the ups and downs!  So frustrating that you can't bottle days like today and keep them going.  That said, I'm being realistic about the whole thing.  Only started endurance sports last year and I'm fully expecting it to take 2-3 years before I'm comfortable.  It's nice to see it coming together a bit, but there is so far to go.  The new groups been a big help -- folks pushing, offering ideas that work and generally supportive.  Thing I've been so impressed with in the triathlon area is how supportive folks are to each other.

Regarding the IM thing, can't ever see it.  Could see Olympic length and MAYBE a HIM.  But the full  IM seems to be brutal on your body.  Not doing this to hurt myself!!!  As long as you and Itzia stay nice, I'll let you hang out with me.  HeXX I can't you off with your silence of the lambs dungeon don't know what the reprecussions would be.  And Itzia's my Spanish teacher so have to keep her around!

suzielea - 2011-04-16 6:08 PM

Walked 1.15 miles today - the first .69 only took 13:xx so it was possibly too fast (although I could still talk so it mustn't have been too bad)  and then the second part involved hills so it was a pretty good workout. Just worked out that I didn't start the timing till .13 miles which probably explains why I was so fast on the first section. I used the .13 miles as a warm up but it wasn't much of one so I'm counting the whole lot

croixfan - 2011-04-16 9:04 PM Just noticed Dave's signature.  Classic!

itziaol - 2011-04-16 7:07 PM 

You motivate me to get my act together and train today.  Thanks guys!   

 

50andgettingfit - 2011-04-16 8:59 PM

Sara-didn't you have a race this weekend? How'd it go?

50andgettingfit - 2011-04-16 8:59 PM

Sara-didn't you have a race this weekend? How'd it go?

kgore - 2011-04-16 9:21 PM

 the other benefit will be watching the triathlon and seeing how everything works. I'm really looking forward to it.

After that, tomorrow will be a combo workout--swimming and running plus some weights for good measure--and I ALSO need to get the bike out before my next long ride--I just put some new pedals on it--the clipping type--so I will need to get used to being attached at my feet!

Oh well, back to dinner prep.

nadaswimmer - 2011-04-16 10:39 PM Wow! It's going to take me awhile to read all the posts! I did get my 2 runs in...goal was 2 runs and 2 swims. No swims. I packed my bag and headed to the y only to get there and realize that I didn't pack my suit! Sooooo assuming skinny dipping was against the rules,  I took a shower and headed to the mall. It was a bad time anyways as there were about 100 kids in the pool having an underwater Easter egg hunt. Cute...but not conducive to lap swimming! Early morning run or elliptical at the very least and hopefully an afternoon swim.

pyroman1_1 - 2011-04-16 10:54 PM

I finished the race and had a blast, but the Obstacle course kicked my butt. It had 6 stations with everything from a maze to hay bale climbs. The Race was put on by all volunteer staff and I thought they did an excellent job. There were only 81 total participants with 20+ doing the tri. Results posted in log. Finished 6th overall, would of been 4th if I hadn't followed someone who was lostand ran an extra 1.5 miles. I felt really good even at that as I was the oldest one out there. Overall it was fun and well worth it to support a local group. It was the farthest distance I have done to date and was pleased with my results. 1:40 for the 25 mile bike ride and I averaged 8:28 miles even running the extra 1.5 mile. These were personal bests also.

 

50andgettingfit - 2011-04-16 8:59 PM

 

I did a 100K bike ride today. The weather was perfect. Dave broke his chain and cassette on his bike and might of cracked his frame He had to get SAG'd back to the starting point after 10 miles. It was pretty disappointing. I kept going on the ride and felt overall pretty good about my ride. I was more relaxed on the downhills and was able to maintain a good pace on the straights. The climbs  weren't fast but I didn't have to stop. It was all a lot of fun. I finished just under 5 hours with 2400 feet of climbing. My Garmin transferred the data to my computer and then it was all lost somewhere so I can't pull up any of my stats Has anyone ever had that happen? I might call support Monday and see if I can retrieve it.

WittyCityGirl - 2011-04-16 9:46 PM

I did! I did a 5k trail run with obstacles and I LOVED it!  I've never done a true trail run and it was a blast to hop over tree roots and picnic tables and logs.  I even chicked a few guys.   I also biked for almost an hour before the race and then two hours after the race.  

I had a sports hernia repaired at the end of December and I still have pain in my lower abs/left groin so today it was pretty intense while I was at work. Tomorrow I have to remember to take it EASY when I go to our club run.  I think I'll take our chocolate lab, Halligan, so that I have an excuse to slow down. 

kgore - 2011-04-17 7:07 AM I am planning on doing Warrior Dash in October--it does look a bit scary, but also like a lot of fun!

kgore - 2011-04-17 9:07 AM I am planning on doing Warrior Dash in October--it does look a bit scary, but also like a lot of fun!

croixfan - 2011-04-17 9:13 AM

Did 900 yards at the pool and a 3.4 mile run this AM.  Both went fine / very pleased with the weekend.

Sara, need your help and guidance on the swim.  Today I was working on form -- if that's what you want to call my swimming!  Can tell that my legs are still sinking and that I'm lifting too much on my breathing.  HOWEVER, I swam 100 yards at a faster pace / bit harder effort.  During this 100, could feel my body rolling, arms extending, felt the power/resistance as I pulled, could tell I was on top of the water, was rolling versus lifting to breath.  Time was 2:08.  Not earth shattering, but a number I'm OK with.  Challenge is that I don't feel as if I can do this for longer than 100 yards.  Recovered after about 30-40 seconds.  What's your recommendation on how I can build on this / learn to hold this pace for longer?  Also, why does my balance suffer so much more when I am going slow?  Really like the feeling of moving through the water and look forward to when that's the norm versus the exception.

suzielea - 2011-04-17 3:11 AM

Another 1.02 mile walk today taking me 24:03 - I started slow then speeded up - giving me a weekly total of 5.13 miles. Highest since my comeback and close to my highest for the year which is 5.8

Oh I also paid for my first race (a 4k walk on May 8) today.