Matt Gilmartin's 2nd Quarter Group- back in the pool! FULL HOUSE (Page 12)

Jenheaslip - 2012-06-12 7:35 PM

mcgilmartin - 2012-06-09 9:25 PM Jen, that's an awesome experience!  I just sent her a tweet saying thanks for you

Thanks for that! Have you met her? I'm probably the only one who doesn't know her name LOL

Actually I only knew her name- never met her or anything.  The thing I love about this sport is the fact that amateurs like you and I can train with the pros, and they (in general) treat us like we are equals.  I remember meeting Chrissy Wellington @ Ironman Boulder, and she could not have been nicer to me.  She took pictures with all my friends and signed autographs like she was just a regular person and not a World Champion.  So cool

13.1 training is relatively easy, and it's a whole lot of fun.  I've done 6 halves, and each time I enjoy it even more.

mcgilmartin - 2012-06-11 8:50 PM April- see any good fights at the gym lately?  

Ha!! I need to explain to the group. . . I was working out the other day and saw this older (OLDER)  man doing some wild crazy crap on the lat pull down machine-like almost could break the machine and his shoulders -kind of stuff.  Another OLDER man walked over to him (because none of the trainers would say anything to him), and basically told him to stop, that he was going to hurt himself and hurt somebody else.  Well, the second dude didnt' like that at all-stood up and they started getting in each others faces, blowing up their chest (like they were 20 somethings) and getting ready to THROW DOWN.  I could NOT believe my eyes.  They were both 70+ years old, and  the guy who told the man to stop announced that he was 72 and had been working out his "whole life" and something something something. . . they were actually pushing on each other and one of them kept saying "come on come on" trying to get him to hit him.  A "friend" was trying to separate them, couldn't get them separated, and finally one of the trainers came inbetween them and separated them and followed one of them around for awhile.   

I mean, 70's?!?!   I really didn't know if I should be apalled, laughing, getting out the popcorn or what. 

ANYWAY.   MATT-I  have two more triathlons on my hit list this year, a super sprint Aug 18 (200mswim, 5mbike, 1.25mile run), and a sprint Sept 1st (200mswim, 14milebike, 3.1mile run).   I also am doing a 3.1 mud run Sept 22 with obstacle courses.  I do dislike running, but I never got to do my half marathon, and we have a "haunted half" marathon late October in my hometown. I am considering doing it (since I had trained once a few years ago and never got to do it).   Considering your previous post, I'm wondering how you train for triathlons AND running-esp a marathon.  Training for a HM is a long time for me to suffer the boring most tedious part of my workouts, but the HM milestone is  nagging me.  In your opinion, If I were running only 5 miles max in one session (not in the whole week) at the first of September, is 13.1 in less than 2 months possible or safe?  During those two months I would be able to focus more on running. . .

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN TO US, GIVE US ADVICE, ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS AND HEAR OUR COMPLAINTS.

Looks like Lance Armstrong might finally be caught.  Interesting that WTC will have to ban him too:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/lance-armstrong-faces-fresh-doping-charges-from-usada/2012/06/13/gJQAefnPaV_story.html

Damn, I was hoping to beat him one day!

Which mud run are you doing? Those things are a blast!

newbie99 - 2012-06-11 10:48 PM

mcgilmartin - 2012-06-11 8:50 PM April- see any good fights at the gym lately?  

Ha!! I need to explain to the group. . . I was working out the other day and saw this older (OLDER)  man doing some wild crazy crap on the lat pull down machine-like almost could break the machine and his shoulders -kind of stuff.  Another OLDER man walked over to him (because none of the trainers would say anything to him), and basically told him to stop, that he was going to hurt himself and hurt somebody else.  Well, the second dude didnt' like that at all-stood up and they started getting in each others faces, blowing up their chest (like they were 20 somethings) and getting ready to THROW DOWN.  I could NOT believe my eyes.  They were both 70+ years old, and  the guy who told the man to stop announced that he was 72 and had been working out his "whole life" and something something something. . . they were actually pushing on each other and one of them kept saying "come on come on" trying to get him to hit him.  A "friend" was trying to separate them, couldn't get them separated, and finally one of the trainers came inbetween them and separated them and followed one of them around for awhile.   

I mean, 70's?!?!   I really didn't know if I should be apalled, laughing, getting out the popcorn or what. 

 

ANYWAY.   MATT-I  have two more triathlons on my hit list this year, a super sprint Aug 18 (200mswim, 5mbike, 1.25mile run), and a sprint Sept 1st (200mswim, 14milebike, 3.1mile run).   I also am doing a 3.1 mud run Sept 22 with obstacle courses.  I do dislike running, but I never got to do my half marathon, and we have a "haunted half" marathon late October in my hometown. I am considering doing it (since I had trained once a few years ago and never got to do it).   Considering your previous post, I'm wondering how you train for triathlons AND running-esp a marathon.  Training for a HM is a long time for me to suffer the boring most tedious part of my workouts, but the HM milestone is  nagging me.  In your opinion, If I were running only 5 miles max in one session (not in the whole week) at the first of September, is 13.1 in less than 2 months possible or safe?  During those two months I would be able to focus more on running. . .

Finally getting back into it. Had a good ride today after some schooling last night from the husband. He sat down with me and showed and explained the gears, what goes with what, and showed me how to put the chain back on and take the wheels off. I have also been doing a lot of reading to learn the parts of the bike and how to use the gears, because my new pro racer friend was kind enough to tell me halfway up a huge hill that I was in the hardest gear in the back and I had to admit in-between gulps of air that I had no idea how to shift out of it. Anyway…

So Thursday is my brick day and my goal was to work on gears and shifting. I’ve had a hard time getting back into it this week and wasn’t sure what to expect. For some reason changing from the 50meter indoor pool to the 100 meter outdoor pool was really hard Tuesday. But my bike today went very well. I think I’m figuring the gears out. It’s getting easier anyway. And for today’s 12-mile ride I was at 14.5 mph, up from 14mph, probably thanks to the gearing. That was a nice surprise! Then I broke 26mins. for the first time ever on the 5k run after the bike. 26:58, but hey, it counts. Considering my first 5k last May was 32-plus minutes, I’ll take it.

Hopefully I am going to do my first tri July 7. It’s a “mini-sprint” - 400m in the pool, 10mile bike and 5k. Getting excited!

Alright the weekend is here. I have my "A" Race of the year tomorrow. A sprint triathlon at Lake Pflugerville (about 15 minutes from my house). Going to go and scope out the bike coarse today as well as check out the OWS and how the bouy's are arranged.

Getting excited. Goal: #1 Complete the coarse; Goal #2 improve times from last race - especially T1, T2 as well as run. Oh Heck lets just do better all around!

Have a great weekend all ~ will let you know how it goes.

Bryan

Sounds like everyone is having a great season! Unfortunately, my training has been non-existant due to getting ready for this move. All of our bikes are currently at the shop getting broken down and packed for shipment. I've been staying up late with my husband trying to go through EVERYTHING we own deciding if it is going to Airman's Attic (Air Force version of Goodwill), trash, storage, household goods shipment, unaccompanied baggage or in our carry-on. My house has been turned upside down and I am ready for it all to be over!

My co-workers threw me a little going away luncheon! I totally didn't expect it - it was a nice surprise. After we ate, my commander presented me a nice framed lithograph of the hospital I work in with a picture of some of my co-workers and a little side note that says "Running is cheaper than therapy" and another one with the Sufferlandria Flag and "IWBMATTKYT" (if you don't know what that means just google the Sufferfest videos and read about it there). They also gave me some cep compression socks and a Rudy Project Wingspan Aero helmet! So many people in my squadron signed my helmet that the last few people were having trouble finding a spot to sign! I was so excited and totally caught off guard! I'm not sure that I want to wear the helmet now...

Well, let me go get some more stuff done around the house. My next goal is to go through our 4 bookcases and decide what's coming with us and what's going into storage. After that I might go get some frozen yogurt with the kids!

PS Hope all you Dads have a great weekend!!

Don't be down on yourself ~ you finished! Way to go and great job. We are all learning

Bryan

Thank you and your family for serving our nation! I appreciate the sacrifice you are making to keep all of us free!

Bryan

Melinda, who cares if you were slow- you accomplished your goal you set out to accomplish back in December!!!  I could not be more proud of you.  Congratulations!!

Mariah, I think you accomplished more before June 1 than most people will do in an entire full season

katartizo - 2012-06-18 8:01 PM

Has anyone used:

 

Strength Training for Triathletes(Paperback)

by Patrick Hagerman

 

As a guide to strength conditioning to help your performance?

 

Thanks,

Bryan

I haven't read it, but check the authors credentials.  If it's someone who has full knowledge of strength AND endurance training (not just certifications and a few competitions under his belt), it's probably ok.  As a former powerlifter (a few years ago), I have to admit I have seen some really BAD advice on the web about strength training for triathletes.  It's never as easy as "follow this plan". . .

That's too bad that it's the same day. That's a sign of an addict, turning crazy and trying to do two races in one day! Mud runs are a lot of fun though, you might find that you really like it. Like a free facial, with some running involved. I've been disappointed several times in the last few months, seems like every time I learn about a cool race it's on a weekend with a bunch of others I want to do.Why is that?!

My 5K time has really improved since I added the biking. That and I never have time to run more than 6-8 miles at a time so I'm getting better at it lol. Good luck with the HM, that's my next goal, sounds like fun!

How did it go? I love race reports

Melinda - You had fun, that's the best part! Those OWS are hard, with the suit and the cold and everything. I'm impressed by anyone who can get through it in a race!

Mariah - good luck with the rest of the move and those are some awesome co-workers!

newbie99 - 2012-06-18 8:24 PM

katartizo - 2012-06-18 8:01 PM

Has anyone used:

 

Strength Training for Triathletes(Paperback)

by Patrick Hagerman

 

As a guide to strength conditioning to help your performance?

 

Thanks,

Bryan

I haven't read it, but check the authors credentials.  If it's someone who has full knowledge of strength AND endurance training (not just certifications and a few competitions under his belt), it's probably ok.  As a former powerlifter (a few years ago), I have to admit I have seen some really BAD advice on the web about strength training for triathletes.  It's never as easy as "follow this plan". . .

The reviews on Amazon are generally pretty good.. I find that all 5-star ratings are suspect, this one had a pretty wide-ranging group of opinions.  It's also put out by Velo Press, which IMHO is the best publishing house for triathlon and cycling books.  Give it a read and let us know what you think.