Marina & Bopper's Mah-velous Mentor Group - Closed & Kickin it hard! (Page 14)

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Water Running in the Pool???

Anyone ever done this or heard of it? Thoughts, tips, suggestions, resources? I hread mention of it in an article on the site.

I haven't done any but there's a woman at my pool who runs in the pool at least three time a week AND she ran Boston this year.

There's running in shallow water and then there's aqua jogging in the deep end where you where a flotation belt. I was advised not to aqua jog during ACL rehab because my leg wouldn't be stable (the knee could bend in any direction). I'm not sure about the other pros & cons of either, but my impression is that you can really get your HR up and have an excellent non/low impact running workout.

smh_23 - 2008-04-02 7:56 PM Okay! Please Please Please forgive me for not jumping in this over the past what----6 months! I'm so sorry! I was so gun hoe about joining a forum and what do I do...drop the ball. My professional work has made me do LOTS of computer work so I try to limit it when I get off. So-Please forgive me for not participating. I promise that I will talk more now! Shannon

I hear ya. When I'm doing a bunch of coding at work the last thing I want in front of me is a monitor when I get home. I'm glad that you are still logging workouts here though .

I posted this in my blog...but for what it's worth...here we go!

LOOKING BACK AT PREVIOUS MONTHS...

How has my training been going so far from January to March?
I think that my tri training is going just as planned. I had some weeks of illness or blahness, but I've done way more swimming, running and biking during these winter months than I have ever before. That's great for my base and technique in all three disciplines.

I'm not happy with my weight loss and strength training. I haven't been consisted with either. My goal is to get back to my previous maintained weight of 150lbs. That would mean a 40lbs loss since my lifetime weight high earlier this winter. More muscle mass will help with the fat loss so strength training is important. However, over the past few months I wasn't too motivated to get myself to the gym in addition to the tri training. I've been weight training on and off for 10 years now and was bored.

What challenges have I faced that I may have anticipated or not?
Nothing spectacular has happened. I've been cruising along injury free (knock on wood) aside from the few spats of flu and cold.

Am I confident that I am on my way to meeting my goals?
I am. I have a good base. I have a plan. I had a slow start with weight loss, but I'm on a roll now.

What have I done to modify my training if needed?
I started the BT HIM Beginner Plan on Jan 28. After four weeks, I switched over to the basic/intermediate BT plan. I needed more detailed workouts, particularly for the bike on the trainer. The new plan has a higher volume of training, especially with respect to time on the bike and swim yardage. I think that I'll do okay with more biking once I can get outside to ride. When it comes to swimming, I'm not that fast. For example, a 2800m swim workout in an hour just isn't going to happen so I'm looking toward the beginner plan to get a good idea of what my workout volumes and intensities should be at the very least. As to running, I've been in half marathon maintenance mode in preparation for the race on April 20.

How have I stayed motivated?
A new strength training plan. Check out all the blue in my bar chart! I got the P90X workout DVDs. Having a new strength program that I can do at home is motivating. So far the workouts have been challenging and just what I needed. Most of the exercises are bodyweight based with tons of push-ups, pull-ups and compound exercises. My goal for the year is to do an unassisted pull-up and it's going to happen this year! As well, so far in two weeks, I am feeling gains and losing some fat. Woohoo!

LOOKING AHEAD AT THE COMING MONTHS...

What are my goals for the next month: April?
Bike: 15hrs during April. Get outdoors and start commuting to work and other errands around town.
Swim: 13,000m during April. Masters at noon is over so I'll have to get to the pool on my own.
Run: Incorporate speed and hills into weekly mileage in addition to the LSD. Run the half marathon at a decent pace and finish with a smile.
Strength: Continue on with P90X. 3 workouts a week. 11 sessions for April.
Health: Lose 10lbs. Eat to fuel and track nutrition.

What are my goals for the next three months from April to June?
Finish the RPS Half Marathon and race the SK Half Marathon.
Finish a Sprint, an Olympic and HIM smiling.
Lose 30lbs.
Set up a good base for my A races (Olympic and HIM) in July.

What will I do differently from the past three months?
Be diligent with strength training.
Do more group training and have more fun!

I hope that everyone is starting to get out an enjoying spring. I know I am!

That's a tough one...but I'd probably save the money. Is there anyway that you can pay per spin session on the condition that there's space on that day? It might be more reasonable.

That's a tough one...but I'd probably save the money. Is there anyway that you can pay per spin session on the condition that there's space on that day? It might be more reasonable.

Way to go! Lots of time to get some good bike legs for the race, especially if you can ride the course a few times beforehand. 

Tough call, but it makes sense to use your vacation time for a real vacation. Last December, I ran a marathon in Sacramento and visited with friends there and in SF. But next winter, I'm not going to bother with the marathon and just go to visit and be warm during the winter months. Less stress and more time for fun.

California and seeing Escape from Alcatraz will be so fun, and motivating! Enjoy!!

Hey all!

Looks like this thread is running out of steam as we get more engrossed in our training and springtime activities. The mentor program was supposed to go until the end of March/April so I think that it's served its purpose. I'm not shutting it down, just going to keep on checking on you all in your blogs (I have you as friends...ahhh). And, I'm still here, so if you have any questions, ask away and I (or Kevin) will do my best to help you out.

I hope that we can continue to inspire and cheer on each other. I know that I appreciate the support and enjoy sharing in your journeys.

Keep on truckin'!!