Ernesto's group (5th season) - Closed (Page 12)

That's been my experience, too.

A split for me, but no one in my company is really working (and I work out of the house) so it'll be pretty much a half day for me.  As for training:

Sat:  40 min dreadmill,  

Sun:  planned day off (this is intended to be a REALLY easy week for me)  

Mon:  6 a.m. 90 min Bikram Yoga, lunch 45 min drainer ride  

Tues:  force butt out of bed for 60 min ride/30 min run, then maybe an easy lunch swim

One of the tri groups I know is doing a three-hour trainer sufferfest at one of the Y's around here, but I don't think I have the butt stamina for it and it'll be an all day affair by the time I drag my bike and trainer over there and back.

This morning - 30 minutes of laps in the pool.  8 mile run on the dreadmill.

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 11 - Rest 8 - Total 22 - Time 28:08'18"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 11- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 25 (To Goal: 5) Time 15:01 (To Goal: 4:59)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 8 - Run 9 - Rest 11 - Total 17 - Time 18:35:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2:

1 hour on bike at Athletic Club yesterday - our power was still off so i could not use my computrainer. Our power came back on late last night - only 2 more days to reach goal.  My time is wimpy compared to most, but maybe now that I am back in the saddle i can make it a goal to keep increasing time with each competition.

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 11 - Rest 8 - Total 22 - Time 28:08'18"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 12- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 26 (To Goal: 4) Time 16:01 (To Goal: 3:59)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 8 - Run 9 - Rest 11 - Total 17 - Time 18:35:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2:

10 mile run yesterday....followed by an ice bath and my first experience with recovery tights. I've always been a bit skeptical about them, but I can say I'm feeling exceptionally well today.

Heading out for 4-5 miles later this morning and possibly some time on the drainer later this afternoon. Also looking to get some time on the bike again tomorrow...outside if the weather isn't too cold or wet.

I wish I could get out on the road on my bike.  2.5 hours on the trainer yesterday was not all that much fun. But there is snow on the ground here so riding outside isn't much of an option for me.  

Ice baths do help quite a bit I think.

There's an article in the latest Triathlete magazine questioning the use and benefit of ice baths for recovery purposes.  Might want to check that out, essentially it says ice baths constrict blood flow and actually inhibit muscle growth/recovery.  They might help with pain relief and immediate swelling but in the long term they're not good for getting stronger.

Today I ran my last long one before Houston, and my last workout of the year since tomorrow will be an off day. Here's the final tally for the year 2012:

Final numbers for the December challenge too:

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 12 - Rest 9 - Total 23 - Time 33:24'42"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 12- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 26 (To Goal: 4) Time 16:01 (To Goal: 3:59)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 8 - Run 9 - Rest 11 - Total 17 - Time 18:35:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2:

You haven't posted your bio yet. Please introduce yourself to the new members. Did you have a good Christmas? How's the kiddo?

Hi Ernesto and  welcome to all of the new members. I've been absent for a while do mostly to a horrendous work schedule. The good news is that all of this happened after my racing season ended.

I'm interested in joining this group for the fifth go round!

NAME: baurryman/Barry

STORY:  I am  51 years old and this past season was my second year in triathlon. Ernesto and the group got me through it with flying colors again as this year I set new PRs in sprint and olympic distance triathlons as well as running my "fastest" marathon ever. (fastest in quotes because it's definitely relative and I am one of the slower members in the group but having a blast).! I'd like to do several tris this year and am coming from a running background. I started running  6.5 years ago and have done 5 marathons. I did my third tri (a sprint) in June of 2012, and my second Olympic distance, the Chicago Triathlon in August of 2012, both were slow as is my running but I had a blast. I am a chemist and director of research for a hair and skin care manufacturer and sometimes struggle to find time to train adequately. The past two months have been almost zero training.

FAMILY STATUS: Single (recently engaged). Two adult children, and 9 & 5 year old grandsons.

CURRENT TRAINING: I started swimming almost two years ago to date  and it's definitely my weakest discipline. My goal is to get some coaching his year and get much better with the swimming. I run on average 3-4 times a week (15-20 miles total) and have yet to sign up for a spin class. I do have an old road bike. Time for a new one! (I said that last year)

THIS YEAR'S RACES: I have done a couple of road races this year so far and have yet to register for the Lifetime Chicago Triathlon(olympic) and the Bigfoot triathlon (sprint) in Lake Geneva, Wi. I'll probably not do a marathon this year and am considering a 1/2 IM in 2013.The race season is a little shorter here in Chicago.

WEIGHTLOSS: Weightloss has always been a challenge for me but I am determined. I would like to lose 20 - 25 pounds this year.(Gee, same thing I said last year!)

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE? I follow coaching enthusiastically and am not afraid to share victories and failures with others. I learn from all experiences. My biggest challenge will probably  be my work schedule and may not be employed with my current company much longer. Time will tell.

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 12 - Rest 9 - Total 23 - Time 33:24'42"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 13- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 27 (To Goal: 3) Time 18:31 (To Goal: 1:29)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 8 - Run 9 - Rest 11 - Total 17 - Time 18:35:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2:

Final numbers for 2012...all PRs for distance. Bike is a little under the actual total.

For 2013, I'm shooting for being more consistent overall, and finally hitting 2000+/1000 for the bike/run and a minimum of 75 miles per month with the running.

Good numbers, but you will need to increase running mileage for IMTX.

30 minutes 13 sec run outside before heading into work

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 12 - Rest 9 - Total 23 - Time 33:24'42"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 13- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 28 (To Goal: 2) Time 19:01 (To Goal: 0:59)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 8 - Run 9 - Rest 11 - Total 17 - Time 18:35:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2:

Sat: 1 hour run

Sun: 1000 yd swim

Mon: 45 min hilly run

Tue: 25 min run or hike with husband

I've downloaded and started reading "The Book". Only part way into chapter two but enjoying it. 

Lisa

Hope everyone is doing well.  

I'm down at the beach in Guatemala so I'm having trouble uploading my garmin files.  However, after 3 months of not being able to ride outside (due to new baby, switch to marathon training for the cancelled NY Marathon, etc) I finally did a 65 mile, 3:45 ride yesterday.  It felt tough at the end as I was riding solo in 94F temps, but it was so nice to get out and to enjoy some really cold beers at the end!

Today a 10 mile run in the morning and now headed towards Lake Atitlan (Jim knows where it is), where hopefully I will  be able to get a swim before the New Year

Mitch Swim 6 - Bike 17 -Run 24 - Rest 4 - Total 47 Time 36:07:17
Matthew Swim 12 - Bike 11 - Run 11 - Rest 4 - Total 33 Time 41:15:51
Mark Swim 4 - Bike 11- Run 12 Rest 7 Total 27 Time 25:17:00
Jackie Swim 0 - Bike 4 - Run 21 - Rest 5- Total 25 - Time 38:48:07
Jim Swim 0- Bike 7- Run 15 Rest 5 - Total 22 -Time 16:57:14
Ernesto Swim 2 - Bike 9 - Run 12 - Rest 9 - Total 23 - Time 33:24'42"
Charlotte Swim 3 - Bike 13- Run 11 Rest 6 Total 28 (To Goal: 2) Time 19:01 (To Goal: 0:59)
Gabe Swim 0 - Bike 9 - Run 10 - Rest 12 - Total 19 - Time 24:02:28
Joe Swim 9- Bike 5 - Run 3 - Rest 1 - Total 17 Time 11:12:12
Chris Swim 0 - Bike 0 - Run 13 - Rest 8 - Total 13 Time 11:57:41
Samy Swim 1 - Bike 0 - Run 10 - Rest 8 - Total 11 Time 8:03:23
Andy Swim 2 - Bike 0 - Run 8- Rest 12 - Total 10- Time 6:52:47
Barry Swim 1 - Bike 2 - Run 2 - Rest 7 - Total 5 - Time 2:58:52
Scott Swim 1 Bike 0 - Run 1 - Rest 2 - Total -2 - Time 2: