Kenj - triathletes in training CLOSED (Page 13)

Have a great race Kathleen!!

Hows your training going Carla?  Are you still racing New Orleans next weekend?

Have a great ride Peter and welcome to the dark side! 

I may not be the most active participator in the group, but definitely avid reader.

-Trying to figure out to put my garmin stuff on the workout log here.  I just haven't really done anything to accomplish that goal.  I really dont want several different logs, but I figure this one will get me to be more accountable.  I have the G800 for my bike and and the Garmin 600 for run.  It may be weeks before I get up to speed on this.  Be patient with me.

-Thank you all for encouraging me to not 'can' my group rides to follow a canned BT plan.  Im getting ton of miles in on the bike and I look forward to my long half century ride on sundays (though not with the horrible weather in the midwest this weekend)

-Low fat Chocolate milk. Its my vote.  Not that I drink either, but senior nutritionist and physical therapist really push it for their patients.  And so do I, though studies are quoted--I've never seen them.  

-Ice man, I want to be you when I grow up!

-General quesiton:  I have a tri cervelo P2 and a felt road bike.  When you train, what % of tri vs road type to use.  I only do tri bike if Im doing bricks. . . lol. . I think I've done bricks twice my life.  My 50 milers are usually on the tri cervelo P2

-Thank you all for the overall support and discussions 

There are different saddles and some fit better than others, but that is a personal choice as we are all shaped different.  I will say though, since you are fairly new to this, that you do need to harden the derriere with some quality saddle time.  Keep at it and if it doesn't improve some, then maybe look for a new saddle.  

Nice riding Peter!

Once you figure it out the Garmin stuff is pretty straight forward.  You just hit upload from the bar above your workout logs and it will ask for manufacturer then particular device, which both of yours should show up.  You may need to download a Garmin software to connect the 2, but I believe you will be prompted on how to do this and a link so it shouldn't be to challenging. If you click on the articles button up above and search garmin uploading or something to that effect you should also find some articles on it.  Let me know if your run into any snags with it!

As far as bikes go, I tend to ride my tri bike all the time in the winter as that is what is in the trainer.  I will put my road bike on the rollers when I am feeling brave enough.  Right now, for the same reason as above the road bike is seeing most of the outside time since it is fairly limited due to daylight and weather.  When both bikes are ready for the road I will have to force myself to ride the road bike once or twice a week as I tend to gravitate towards the tri bike for reasons unknown!

Good to hear from you Ryan!

Took my first day off in over 2 weeks yesterday - I think I needed it both mentally and physically.  Definately felt weird knowing that I would not be working out.  Cleaned house for a dinner party we had instead.  Our friends ending up taking both kids home with them for a sleep over so I was able to sleep in and now having a quiet morning - pure bliss!

Last week was the first week of training for my 75 mile ride from Kluane N.P. Yukon to Haines, AK - this week long ride is a little over 20 miles - haven't ridden that long since last October and it is only going to go up from here - a little nervous about it!

PF is still slowly improving - no major flare ups in almost 2 weeks! Running is not going as well as I hoped though - the new shoes are definately taking awhile to get used to.  Pulled my calf muscle last week after only 6 mins on the treadmill.  If I can't start increasing the mileage soon my HIM this fall may be a bust. Going to try for 2 x 5 minutes with a short walk in between today.

I hope the weather stays nice for you and if it does precipitate it will be snow! Have Fun!

Garmin - I've just about given up on plugging them into the Garmin Connect/ Garmin Training Center. Not that I hate it, but I just don't feel like obsessing over my numbers.  I think it's more valuable for someone who is training by power, HR Zones, LT Zones, etc. I haven't even gotten to that point yet, so I just plug in the numbers on my Garmin screen and put it up on BT. 

I stated a little while ago that I was offered $3000 off a $4500 tri bike. However, if I compared my percentages of riding with a group and riding on my own...it's nearly 100% riding with the group, and I do charity rides (not that you can't use Tri Bikes, but they're frown upon, and frankly more comfortable on a road bike), and the like. If I did drop the money to get the tri bike, it would only be use sparingly. Instead, I got a Mountain bike, and installed Aerobars.  For majority of the triathletes that I know, train alone or train with another triathlete, so it makes sense they they have a tri bike as their main ride. 

I'm surprised that you don't do bricks more often though. 

Did you use the stock saddle? If so...get rid of it, grind it up. :-)   I would much rather be comfortable than the aeroiness. Saddles are much more individualized.  I have been through 5 or 6 saddles to find something that is comfortable than the rest of them, but not quite perfect, but I can deal with it.   This same saddle may not work for someone else.  Some people like the Adamo, others hate it. So...best bet is to try them out. Some bike shops have demo programs, or just bring your bike to the shop and stick on different saddles and see what your tushies like best. 

Did my 20 mile run yesterday! All and all it went pretty well. I stuck to my plan and felt pretty good about the run.

Officially my taper doesn't start till the weekend but I'm over the hump for sure........

I noticed that this is the first time in quite a while since you had 3 days in a row (Last time was in Feb).  It is possible that your mental fatigue and physical fatigue has caught up with you.    I would suggest to write a little more in your logs on how you felt that day.    See how you feel tomorrow when you do your workout. If you have hard intervals planned, I would at least try, and if you feel like 'screw it', just change it to an easy run/ride.

I've had a few days of those, and normally I have one bad SBR a month. Either it's because of mental exhaustion, physical exhaustion (this is a little less common), severe insomnia, or it's just hormones (I like to blame it on those at times. *winks*). 

I would just chalk it up as a bad day, and continue on for the next day. Give yourself some goodness - chocolate milk, hot chocolate, cake, pizza, or a bag of HoHos. 

I agree with DJ, I think some mental fatigue may have played into it with the work stress.  Then jumping into a big workout day.  3 days off though shouldn't have any impact on fitness, more than likely the opposite.

Sounds like a great adventure!  They are pushing the weight watchers quite a bit with Charles Barkley, it will be interesting to hear what you think!

I got hooked on the ISM Adamo saddle back in 2006 after prostate cancer.  They are big on the tri circuit now. But as Ken said, butts are an individual matter.  Try different saddles and see.

Wes, one hard workout? Forgetaboutit. Remember, key word = FUN.  When they start paying you for this stuff, start beating yourself up and not until, OK?  Otherwise this is a hobby, approach to fitness, avocation. FUN!  So many things can affect RPE, perceived effort.  That's why it's good to train with an HR or power.  The numbers don't lie to you.  You probably did really well. 

I've been losing weight.  Down to 208 after eating breakfast and coffee.  Forgot to weight before.  So I'm lower still.  That would be about 20 pounds since Jan. 1 on Paleo and despite adding lots of muscle with kettlebells.   Run times are falling.

Taking semi private lessons in the pool.  Had one yesterday.  The guy is good.  But every time he gives me a new drill, it kicks my butt.  I feel weak and stupid.  And then he has me swim and I swim like a fish.  Awesome progress.  Can't wait to see how it translate into time in the pool.  I am on my sides 95% of the time and getting better.  Minimal plowing.  Yea! 

Running today and hour.  Kettle bells this afternoon.  More muscle anatomy for the coaching class during the day.  Trying to get this section done today so I can move on.   Enjoying the learning but anatomy makes my head hurt.