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Everyone goes at their own pace.  I feel like being part of the group makes me more accountable for getting out there and being more active, but I know I'll never match the training that some people do.  Just have to find where you are comfortable and then learn how to push just beyond that.

Good point! I felt last week that I just had too much energy left at the end of the week, so I think I need to kick it up a gear.

I was speaking to the tw o triathletes who swim at the same time as me and they suggested going to the Saturday morning swim sessions with the local tri club. Looking forward to that!

Todd, that sucks man.  Hopefully it's nothing bad and she's over it quick and you don't get stuck with it too.

Keiran, you should check out that swim and the tri-club.  Even if you're not up for being a member you can probably find out some great local bike and running routes and get an idea of what these guys are doing for training.

you're right, I think I will. I can't really afford the membership just now but I think you can just pay on the day for the coaching.

I officially signed up for my first novice triathlon! http://www.triathlonscotland.org/events/peebles-triathlonpretty nervous now but it's added some much needed pressure.

Awesome, way to pull the trigger.  I waited so long to actually sign up for my first one.  It's nice to have the date on the calendar.

Good luck! Only thing worse than being sick is the SO being sick!

I've got an FTP test looming in the near future too.. It's been quite a while since I did one, kinda dreading it

I found this new training plan on Google...what do y'all think? I'm looking for a good plan to use for an Olympic distance on May 5th so I've got to figure something out sooner than later.

http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2011/04/14/training-plan-fastest-olympic-distance-triathlon/

I've been kind of in a lazy mood lately when it comes to training and I was hoping a new training plan would be the slump-buster I need!

honestly it looks light on everything for an olympic distance, but maybe not if your goal is just finishing.

i've yet to get the wretched.  will need to for the tour next week, but it looks like my job is sending me to wichita for at least a month on monday, so no tour for me.  the rest of my season is looking iffy depending on the duration.  my half in June is looking very scary right now if i can't bike/swim up until then.

I don't have the video, just the coinciding TR workout, but it's a beast.  I might pick up a few of the videos soon because they'll be on sale for the Tour.  Not sure if I'm going to do the tour either thought.  Looking at my training schedule unless I could ride early EARLY morning on some of the days, I'd lose 5 days of swimming (Sat, Sun, Wed, Sat, Sun) by doing only biking at night.  With the kid and work I don't have enough time to double up workouts in the PM and still spend a few minutes with the fam.

If you're there for a month will you be able to get situated enough to find a pool or a gym?  That would be tough to sacrafice a race beacuse of work.  Hopefully you can work it out.

Thanks, it's definitely a motivator!

My goal is under 3 hours. I did the same tri last year in 3:03. I think I'm going to take the swim/bike off this and use another plan for runs in order to train for a HM that is 4 weeks before it. I agree the workouts are short but my goal is too increase the intensity so I can make good use of time- my free time is quicking diminishing right now!

That's awesome.  I hope the lessons I get kick my butt like that.  That just made me email the director and sign myself up for lessons starting this Sunday.

haha the life of a dad?

I got the the pool much earlier this morning and did 1000m, got the hang of breathing I think (although I keep forgetting to breath out under the water). Need to work on my stroke now, make it more efficient and also my shoulder strength. Any tips for shoulder strength?

The plan looks ok, the only thing that I see that raises any flags is that there aren't a lot of rest days in the program. Not saying you necessarily need more, but I'd be extra careful to listen to my body and be ready to go easy a couple of days if I started feeling any nagging pains.

Otherwise, go for it!

How'd the ride go?
Sometimes when you're just beat it's the right call to just scrap the workout... so long as it doesn't become habit

More swimming

*You could give "up and (not really) out's" a go. Go to the edge of the pool and do the motion you'd use as if you were going to push yourself up and out of the pool... but obviously don't follow all the way through (unless you are done for real!)

Should be a good exercise, and convenient too.

Got in a quick ride tonight, 45 minutes I think.  I have to look.  I was so upset at myself for missing my swim last night that I signed up for the Tour Of Sufferlandria.  It's going to be a mess but that's alright, I'm up for the challenge. 

I need to start putting together a more structured training schedule once the Tour is over. I'm not sure what I want to do.  My goal this year is sprints and olys and besides the swim I have the distances covered so it's more of a matter of pace on the bike and run.  I have something like 16 weeks until my first race so I'm not crunched for time by any means.

Also, have to pick up the new bike tomorrow.  I'll throw some pictures up once it's locked and loaded in the trainer.