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Great work out this AM.  Started with 20 minutes on the treadmill at a 7 mph (8:34) pace.  Most of my runs are at around 10:00 pace so this was a bit up tempo.  Made it though no problem.

Moved over to the spin bikes -- they just got REALLY nice new ones at our local Y -- and did 20 minutes of spinning there.  Watts read 140 which probably means that I suck as a cyclist!!! 

Next on to my stretching routine.  Then I hit the "Time Crunched Triathlete" strength routine for 20 minutes.  Nothing big, but when you don't strength train it's brutal.

Finally, hit the pool for 5 x 100.  My arms did not want to even come up / over on any of the strokes.  Surprised myself with 2:39 on the first one, so thought why not.  Splits for last 4 were 2:34, 2:29, 2:24 and 2:22.  Considering that I've never gone much under 2:10 for a single 100 was pretty pleased.

Hope everyone else has a good workout today!

Nice workout-try swimming first-it works for me

Hello Everyone,

Well still at running 2 miles, will increase to 2.5 in 1 week.  This morning was a pretty good run, kinds cold, but cardio was good.

Dave - Man you swam more in 2 days then I do in 2 months, your new nick name is aquaman.

Anne - Congrats on getting 1KM on the run, keep it up, but dont go to fast and leave me in the dust

Denise - Man the Bermuda race sounds fun and that price on the HIM, holy cow can you say cha ching.

Croixfan - Cooking meals ahead of time is the way to go.  I have been doing it for about 3 months.  On Sunday I will prepare some kind of dish with Brown Rice, Chicken and Veggies. After it cools I break it out in 5-8 tupperware dishes for lunch and a few dinners during the week.  Its really nice so when I wake up in the morning all I have to do is train, eat breakfast and get ready for work. When I come home my meal is already made so i can eat and spend time with the family.  Me and the family eat seperate meals Mon-Fri, I eat the healthy meals I cooked and they will eat normal family meals.

Johanne - I like the weight-loss group talk like you said.  It's funny because I know you got me on it last season but it really was to much to keep up with so I had to stop.  Two days ago I went to the livestrong website and signed up on the nutrition part where I can keep track of what I'm eating and its a lot easier since they have an app for my windows phone.  Now when I eat or snack I can log it in at that time. Before I had to keep track of what I ate during the day and then when I got home in the evening I would log the entire day in.  As you can tell when I get home I want to eat and hang with the family, I dont want to log stuff in on the PC.  I know on the livestrong website we can setup a group and make it private to only the ones that want to join. In the group you can see everyones progress and it also has a forum where the group can chat.  Either way I would love to be part of the group, just let me know.

Steve - I guess I still need to get used to Jito and not George.  I was sitting there reading your post to George and trying to fugure out what post is Steve talking about, since you were replying to stuff I did not post. Then I finally realized Im Jito and not George. Duhhhhh

I hope everyone has a great day and be safe and warm out there. 

Would certainly make it easier!!!  However, think I'm going to keep it last.  In the events last year I felt "tired" during the swim, so this will simulate the sensation of tiredness that I encountered.  Have to make sure 2012 is the year I actully pull off an OWS without using the surfboards!!!!

I understand that but also keep in mind the role technique plays in swimming, if I am tired my technique deteriorates and I end up practicing and reinforcing bad form.

Steve,

I did not find the December 27th article but I found this one. 

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/aging-well-through-exercise/?ref=gretchenreynolds

I'll keep looking.

Ellen

Steve,

They are the defaults  on my Polar RS300 (z1 50-59%mHR; z2 60-69%; ....z5 90-99%).  My max heart rate  is also predicted by the watch  from the fitness test function.  The last few times it gives  me 157, same as  (220-age) in the past I believe  it predicted slightly higher 158 or 159.  During some exercises I have  registered as high a 162-164.

I  can keep my HR in zone 4  but unless I change to a slow walk I have trouble  getting it to drop  below 125 bpm.  Once I stop full recovery (90-100 bpm) is  within a few minutes.  Anyway what ever help you can give is much appreciated.

Have a 9 mile  run scheduled  this Saturday with TNT for a total of 20 miles this week (half way to the 40 mile week peak of training).

Hi,

Is there a formula for substituting swimming for running or biking?  If you are too hurt to run but are able to swim how do you replace one with the other?

Ellen

Last winter I had some sort of quad injury then a sprained ankle...I simply swam allot-as much as 5 days a week. Basically I used that time to focus on my weakness-swimming. I doubt there is a truly perfect analogue for running however aqua-jogging might be something-I never got into it, kind of hated it actually bring IMO.

Scanning the discussion on HR training and monitors, thought I would throw my .02 in. Don't over think it. It is a very technical subject and it would give me fits trying to nail just the right HR zone. It is sort of crazy for me to try to do any kind of mental math while slogging through AT intervals! Look to be "mostly in zone" and generally shoot for the goals but remember the HRM isn't exactly a tachometer and your heart isn't exactly an engine that responds instantly to your demands. The HR zones change over time and can be different per sport. I have pretty much dropped it for running except to get an occasional baseline. I use it cycling to stay honest and in longer races to keep myself in check. IMO the most important thing regarding HR training or anything else is be consistent, pick a formula or method and stick with it long enough to have an honest appraisal of it's worth, train consistently and you will see benefits, just not linear, like Steve says training is not linear!

All this is my opinion

I agree with you totally.   I like numbers and also wanted to get a baseline, starting point for cycling and running.   I needed some help to reign me in because ALL my workouts were at my max - I just have a tendency to want to work hard and the zones helped me learn alot about my body (and yes, the numbers do change as you get more OR less fit);  I am mostly an RPE type person now, except for some of my interval training sessions.  

Anne

Wow, I need to do some catching up in a hurry!  Here is my bio:

NAME: Lori

STORY: High level college and adult USTA league tennis player for 25 years.  Took up running after graduating from college and completed several 10-Ks, a couple of half marathons, and a 20-miler.  Injured my hip training for my first marathon--never made it to the starting line and quit running for years. 

Volunteered at the inaugural IM Wisconsin in 2002.  Continued to volunteer at IM WI and started to ponder the possibility of doing a triathlon.  Started swim lessons in Feb 05 with a local swim coach. Learning to swim was way out of my comfort zone--a major accomplishment. I went from not being able to do one length of the pool to completing an Ironman swim.  Swimming is still my major weakness.  Completed IM Wisconsin in 2008 with my hubby at age 50, albeit very slowly! 

Completed several sprint tris and one Ironman.

Currently retired and sole caregiver for an elderly parent (Alzheimers).

FAMILY STATUS: Married / Husband Eric (training partner for tris)/ Two terrier mutt dogs-Odin (Jack Rat) and Emma Dot (Rat/?). 

CURRENT TRAINING: Currently doing a coached Performance Based Cycling class 2x/week.  Planning on an additional bike, 3 runs, 2 swims, and some strength and yoga each week after the holidays.  Will start an open water swim class in mid-May. 

LAST YEAR'S RACES: Two half marathons.  Finally broke 2 hours (1:58:11) for the half marathon distance (set my previous PR of 2:02:09 in 1980).  No tris due to life events.

2012 RACES: The plan includes the Lake Monona 20K run in May, Madison Half Marathon in May, sprint tri in June (Lake Mills), July (Door County), and Aug (Silver Lake or Rev3 Wisconsin Dells Olympic Distance).  Fall full marathon in October barring any injuries (Haunted Hustle, Fox Cities, Chicago).  Perhaps a trail run in the fall.  Ironman Wisconsin or Arizona in 2013. 

WEIGHTLOSS: Just right but need to drop some body fat.

I do come from mostly a running background and it is my strength.  Very new to both cycling and swimming.  Strong background in strength training.  Really looking forward to working with the group and getting some sage advice and a few kicks in the seat of the pants when needed!

Now I just have to catch up on some reading!  Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

I just happened to go back to some missed posts and saw this.

I had a bunionectomy around 1994 ish. It was on my right big toe joint. If you are looking for feedback - try getting professionally fitted for an orthotic first. Try different shoes (as your are). My recovery did not take long as I was up and wallking pretty much right away with a 'boot'. I was extremely painful the first day or so. I've heard its akin to giving birth and since I've never done that, I can say that it was akin to smashing each finger and every toe individually with a large sledge hammer. There was some rehab and I probably was not diligent enough. In the end, the pain was gone. But what I gained was some inflexibility (probably lack of rehab to some degree) which tends to affect my running gait. For instance, if I were to squat down on my toes to whisper in a kids ear - it would be somewhat uncomfortable and there is some ache in that I can't flex that toe well as the other. And at times, those little bones under your big toe joint that sort of float (I'm not making this up!) get mis aligned and will be 'felt' as I walk. Even now, I work on flexibilty and its also the first toe to feel the cold in the winter. I don't have that burning pain I'd get but I do have other issues. 

So exhaust all other avenues first and go surgery as a last resort. 

Hey y'all, 

I went to New Orleans to visit with my Girlfriends family this week for the Holidays so I have not done much training. While she is at work tomorrow I am going to go for a 30-40 mile ride hopefully on the HIM NOLA course (some of it at least). Getting excited- my HIM training will officially commence on JAN. 7th. So I have been on an awful diet and enjoying every last second of it, because it is about to get into high gear. 

Also was given Macca's Book "I'm here to win" two nights ago and have not been able to put it down. I have already flown through 4 chapters. It is really good/funny/interesting. It is not a secret guide to triathlons though (shoot.) 

Got a copy of "triathletes training bible" as well. Have not peeked through it yet however, so much reading to do, so little time. 

Also I don't know if anyone is in the market for a new bike but Cervelo is doing a "share the road" special- get you and a friend to buy a Cervelo and save $1000 on each bike. Grab a friend and check it out. (visit website for details)

Keep up the good work with all the training!

Tyler

Hi Sarah, 

I'm going through our group and reading bio's and logs trying to get to know people a bit better and a few things from this post and your log attracted my attention.   I also find swimming cathartic.  Not really sure why because I'm not really good at it, but it seems to transform me.    I feel the same way about the chlorine smell and the only other person I have ever heard use the word 'Dang' is my husband.    

I too, love ice cream and I like your choice of words in 'keeping spiritually fit'.  

Nice to meet you, 

Anne

Ellen,

If you are hur from running or biking you do want to take some time off before you hurt yourself more, but unfortunately no any amount of swimming will replace running or biking. Get well and then you can star running and biking again and it won't be too long before you are back to where you left off.

never lose sight of the fact that while you're looking forward at someone thinking to yourself "Wow! That guy ROCKS!" There's someone behind you looking ahead at you thinking "Man! That guy ROCKS!"

So yea, seriously nice workouts.

Excellent workout this evening. week three of 0 to 1650:

1 x 400

1 x 200

4 x 100

4 x 50

1200 total, average per 100 was 2:01

I PROMISED myself I would either run for an hour or not at all. So I got on the dreadmill and did the left/right/repeat thing. After about 35 minutes I started telling myself it was ok to bag it since it was the second part of a brick. I argued about it with myself for about 25 minutes while I ran. Never did resolve the argument but son of a gun I knocked out the whole run.