Disturbed275's Mentor Group - Closed! (Page 14)

disturbed275 - 2009-08-04 1:52 PM Ok, it's done   And you can find it here

sundevil87 - 2009-08-05 10:05 PM

My plan calls for some pretty hellacious workouts the next few days.  I did not factor in the oly when importing this plan - so there is no accounting for workout volumn leading to what would be considered a "B" race for me.  I'll have to put off the 3.5 hour ride etc. and focus on transition training and low impact training until Sunday.  I'll look at next week to do the longer endurance workouts - I need them to build for the HIM, so I can't skip all together.

sundevil87 - 2009-08-09 8:17 PM So, I finished the Oly today. Good race. I'll post a race report once the official results are posted so I can get my split times. I finished at a time of 2:50 and some change. I was happy with the result. My going in goal was to finish under 3 hours and a 2:45 would have been very good indeed. I felt very good in the water, had good transitions and rode well. My legs were spaghetti for about 2 and half miles, probably because I haven't done many bricks this year (none since I started training in earnest at the beginning of July) - thus my run was not especially strong (but I'll have to hold full judgment until I see the splits). I kept my HR in Z3 and hi Z2 for most of the race, which was my plan - there were of course times when it crept up toward Z4. I got a cramp in my right calf at about mile 4 or so of the run. I don't think I hydrated well enough. I still had a lot of electrolyte on my bike when I finished - I had planned to drink it all. Lesson for the HIM in September. I felt good on the run and bike - so I think I'll be ok conditioning wise for the HIM - but I need to get a hold of the nutrition and the bricks if I am going to complete. And, more importantly, I will have to keep the HR at high Z2 and low Z3 - with a goal to finish and not "race". I will have to keep the competitive bug in the bag or I'll endanger the real goal of completing.

mammaJaS - 2009-08-11 1:37 PM
We had to wait an extra 45 min because lightning - the weather cleared, and it was HOT. The swim was pretty wavy and I was really glad I swam close to the buoys rather than by the shore where everyone else was. A lot of people walked large chunks of the swim. I just swam at a strong, relaxed pace, and watched the guy in front of me zig zag like a bee - but he was faster than me! I came out of the swim and was woozy while getting on my shoes - I couldn't keep steady on one foot! Then I hopped on my bike for a nice flat course (on my mountain bike). I had fun on the bike. Then onto the run, or shall I say walk. I really tried, but the first 1/3-1/2 I totally walked. Then the forest was so muddy nobody was running - I considered having a roll in the mud, but fought the urge, and pressed on The run was REALLY tough for me. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to command my legs to go into the jogging motion. But by the last half I seemed to have warmed up, and was able to kick it for the last 200m and finish strong - in 55 minutes! WOHOO!!!!! I'm going to fill in my race report now!

mammaJaS - 2009-08-10 2:37 PM


We had to wait an extra 45 min because lightning - the weather cleared, and it was HOT.  The swim was pretty wavy and I was really glad I swam close to the buoys rather than by the shore where everyone else was.  A lot of people walked large chunks of the swim.  I just swam at a strong, relaxed pace, and watched the guy in front of me zig zag like a bee - but he was faster than me! I came out of the swim and was woozy while getting on my shoes - I couldn't keep steady on one foot!  Then I hopped on my bike for a nice flat course (on my mountain bike).  I had fun on the bike. Then onto the run, or shall I say walk.  I really tried, but the first 1/3-1/2 I totally walked. Then the forest was so muddy nobody was running - I considered having a roll in the mud, but fought the urge, and pressed on   The run was REALLY tough for me.  I couldn't believe how difficult it was to command my legs to go into the jogging motion.  But by the last half I seemed to have warmed up, and was able to kick it for the last 200m and finish strong - in 55 minutes!  WOHOO!!!!! I'm going to fill in my race report now!

sundevil87 - 2009-08-12 9:53 PM Race report posted at this link: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... I finished MOP (a little less than middle), but for a first shot at the oly distance, I am pleased. Areas for improvement for sure - but most importantly, I now see where folks in my age group fall out. Not much separates me from finish at the top of the middle - or the bottom of the top quarter - or however you want to describe it. But better. A key component of being able to do better is definitely losing some weight. I was talking to a friend discussing lower the weight on the bike and how expensive it could be, when I realized it won't cost me anything to remove 15 - 20 lbs from the bike, all on the rider!

disturbed275 - 2009-08-15 1:02 PM Hey group!  I'm heading on the road soon to my second HIM of the season.  This is the race I've been looking forward to since crossing the finish line of it last year.  The run left me in pain and very humbled.  I can't wait to take another crack at it and I'm hoping to turn in a sub-5 hour time.  The weather isn't looking too promising, but I'm gonna give it my all and see what happens.  I'll check back in Sunday and let you all know how things turn out.  Everyone have a great weekend!

mammaJaS - 2009-08-11 3:37 PM
We had to wait an extra 45 min because lightning - the weather cleared, and it was HOT.  The swim was pretty wavy and I was really glad I swam close to the buoys rather than by the shore where everyone else was.  A lot of people walked large chunks of the swim.  I just swam at a strong, relaxed pace, and watched the guy in front of me zig zag like a bee - but he was faster than me! I came out of the swim and was woozy while getting on my shoes - I couldn't keep steady on one foot!  Then I hopped on my bike for a nice flat course (on my mountain bike).  I had fun on the bike. Then onto the run, or shall I say walk.  I really tried, but the first 1/3-1/2 I totally walked. Then the forest was so muddy nobody was running - I considered having a roll in the mud, but fought the urge, and pressed on   The run was REALLY tough for me.  I couldn't believe how difficult it was to command my legs to go into the jogging motion.  But by the last half I seemed to have warmed up, and was able to kick it for the last 200m and finish strong - in 55 minutes!  WOHOO!!!!! I'm going to fill in my race report now!

disturbed275 - 2009-08-03 10:37 PM BTW, I set an OLY PR yesterday.  I'm trying to get a race report up, but it might be awhile with all of the unpacking I need to be doing (I just moved).  I'll let you all know when it's done

sundevil87 - 2009-08-12 11:53 PM Race report posted at this link: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... I finished MOP (a little less than middle), but for a first shot at the oly distance, I am pleased. Areas for improvement for sure - but most importantly, I now see where folks in my age group fall out. Not much separates me from finish at the top of the middle - or the bottom of the top quarter - or however you want to describe it. But better. A key component of being able to do better is definitely losing some weight. I was talking to a friend discussing lower the weight on the bike and how expensive it could be, when I realized it won't cost me anything to remove 15 - 20 lbs from the bike, all on the rider!

sundevil87 - 2009-08-18 1:04 PM So, I have some concerns about that cramp I mentioned on my race report. I haven't posted my workouts from last week (will get around to it eventually) - but I did two runs, one on Weds and one on Friday. I didn't workout on Monday, choosing to take a rest day after the race. Weds I did 1/4 mile pyramids with no problem - no real indication of the calf cramp from Sunday. On Friday I head out for a two hour run, which I was looking forward to, figuring I would go at about 8 1/2 mi pace planning to finish near HIM distance and give myself the confidence that my training level was going to be good for the HIM in Sep. 46 minutes into the race, just as I'm thinking, "Hey, no calf issue" - Bam! Knot in my calf . I thought about gutting it out - for all of about 15 seconds. I pulled up and walked back to the house, deciding against risking a greater problem. Here it is 4 days later and I am still feeling lingering pain in my calf. I will not run for at least 8 - 10 days and see where I'm at. I hope, hope, that I will be able to ease back into some running at that point just to keep the conditioning. I'll keep volume low right up to the race and hope that I can get through it. On Thursday I am taking a maximal stress test that will measure cardiac condition and VO2 max. The Army Physical Fitness Research Institute has been running a long term study on the fitness levels of over 40 individuals ( every year about 350 or so over 40 senior leaders come through the Army War College). Other than that, I'm not going to stress my calf (the test is done walking, vice running, on the tread mill with all the test equipment). Its a pretty good deal actually, the program is very comprehensive covering many areas of health. Anyway, I digress. I am crossing my fingers that I have not injured myself out of the HIM. If things are not noticeably better come Monday, I will go in and get an exam to rule out anything more than a mild strain of the muscle. After the HIM, I have the Army 10 miler in Washington, D.C. scheduled. It is enough to make me scream! Off to the pool!