kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 14)

Omahabritt - 2013-05-14 8:58 AM I'm back from my weekend in Chicago! It was great to get away & recharge. I didn't get my run in on Saturday, but made up for it with all the walking I did! I hate those times you think there has got to be something wrong with your bike, but there isn't. I think every time I ride into a strong wind I look down at my back tire at one point as I'm sure it's flat (but it never is). Carla, that's a serious ride! I'm starting to be concerned about my hill training on the bike for Kansas. I've got to get out on some hillier rides in the next couple of weeks. It's FINALLY starting to warm up here, which is good. I need to get out of the pool and do some OWS, but am not willing to risk hypothermia! Bill-glad you've decided to take another shot at BQ'ing, I know you can do it!! Brian-how's your PF?? God, that really sucks.

Omahabritt - 2013-05-14 8:58 AMI'm back from my weekend in Chicago! It was great to get away & recharge. I didn't get my run in on Saturday, but made up for it with all the walking I did!I hate those times you think there has got to be something wrong with your bike, but there isn't. I think every time I ride into a strong wind I look down at my back tire at one point as I'm sure it's flat (but it never is).Carla, that's a serious ride! I'm starting to be concerned about my hill training on the bike for Kansas. I've got to get out on some hillier rides in the next couple of weeks. It's FINALLY starting to warm up here, which is good. I need to get out of the pool and do some OWS, but am not willing to risk hypothermia!Bill-glad you've decided to take another shot at BQ'ing, I know you can do it!!Brian-how's your PF?? God, that really sucks.

Omahabritt - 2013-05-14 10:11 AM Hey Becky-GREAT job on your AG win, way to go!! For those new members of the group, here's a link to a spreadsheet that Bill (I think?) created, that lists who in the group is racing when. You all can edit it & don't need to save it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AhbWu4ps3_dodDl4ZXdZNnFv... almost forgot about that, thanks!!

Meulen - 2013-05-14 10:15 AM

 

I'm doing better the last couple days.  Inflammation is down so I'm going to start trying some heat to get the blood flow down there.  I may have to scratch my Xterra this weekend and probably KS 70.3 though.  Not supposed to start running again till Thurs.  We'll see then.  Thanks for asking Ali.  How did you like my hometown?

 

Have a good trip Ken and good luck to those racing this weekend!

 

 

Omahabritt - 2013-05-14 9:11 AMHey Becky-GREAT job on your AG win, way to go!!For those new members of the group, here's a link to a spreadsheet that Bill (I think?) created, that lists who in the group is racing when. You all can edit it & don't need to save it.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AhbWu4ps3_dodDl4ZXdZNnFvWG9zb1lKb2RrTjZ5M3c&f=true&noheader=true&gid=4

Meulen - 2013-05-13 12:37 PM

You guys were out killing it this weekend! 

 

Not much here.  I've been having trouble walking in the morning so I wasn't looking forward to working the LTF ride saturday.  I was relieved when I was able to cancel it due to the weather.  Rested, iced, rolled, and rested some more.  I worked on my bikes a lot.  Got the quarq swapped off my road bike and onto my old P3 that is now my dedicated trainer bike.  Set that up and switched around some hydration options.  It's running SUPER smooth!!  My wife barely has to turn up the tv to hear it while I ride in the living room with my KK RnR and my Lasko air mover!   Really happy about that.  I did ride for an hour on Sunday, but had to really watch my pedal stroke.  Any mashing at all hurt, had to keep it smooth!  Sent an email out this morning to coach to see how we move foward, but I know some of my races are going to get scratched.

CarlaLThompson - 2013-05-14 9:23 AM

What??? What???? Did I say something wrong??????

kenj - 2013-05-14 9:14 AM

Good morning!  Did my last swim before the race this morning.  Good for me I guess, although my swimming could use some work.

Since I will be driving down, I may be a bit slow to respond this week, but will when I can.  We leave tonight after work.

ritakandel - 2013-05-13 8:16 PM

 

Wow!  All I can say is holy cr**! 

kenj - 2013-05-14 8:14 AM

Good morning!  Did my last swim before the race this morning.  Good for me I guess, although my swimming could use some work.

Since I will be driving down, I may be a bit slow to respond this week, but will when I can.  We leave tonight after work.

Leegoocrap - 2013-05-14 6:16 AM

Safe trip and good luck!

kenj - 2013-05-13 3:22 PM

We are leaving tomorrow after work, driving down in our motor home, we hope to be there afternoon Thursday as well.  We are staying at the RV park near Cypress Gardens.  Maybe we can plan on going to race registration at the same time Friday and meeting up there?

CyborgQueen - 2013-05-12 8:49 PM

You're right D.J., I'll definitely take the cold over the heat!

Todd

trei - 2013-05-14 12:45 PM

Nice ride Kathleen and Carla.  You bring up the new cassette and I've seen some comments on that in other groups, but never really understand it.  What is the advantage or disadvantages of different cassettes?

Thanks, Todd

Meulen - 2013-05-14 2:07 PM

 

A bigger rear cassette can make climbing a little easier, by keeping your cadence a little higher and transfering power more efficiently to the road when the grade gets steep.  Especially, if you have a standard front chainring.  It really depends where you ride.  Here in Illinois I never leave the big chain ring of my standard and run an 11-26 cassette.  That works out just fine.  But in the mountains I leave the top chain ring plenty, and would have benefitted from an extra low gear of an 11-28.  A compact front ringset would have been better too. 

skitri - 2013-05-14 2:37 PM

I'm also a little behind..I'm pretty sure my MIL and my own mother are betting who can nag me to death first.  I had to bag my run yesterday only 1 mile in because my brain just wouldn't shut off.

Lots of sleep (and few glasses of wine) and I'm getting back on track with a really good swim and run today.

Safe travels and good luck in FLA ...any inkling on the weather?  IMTX looks to be a bear...temps in the low 90s...ugh!!  I can't believe it's mid-May and I had to wear a long sleeve shirt on my run at noon!! 

ritakandel - 2013-05-13 6:46 PM

DJ - I wish I could 10 mpr up hil, especially your hillsl.  I struggle at 6 mpr sometimes...  Working on it though.

I took everyones advice and meshed it all together for my ride today.  I tried to work hard and have fun!   I did have my bike fitted last week, which helped.  Today's ride was on a really hilly course (for me) (It is the OC Tri course), focused a little bit on spinning, a bit on the lift up, and mostly on pedaling hard keeping with a constant smooth rhythm.  I felt power!  Yippee!  I was flying by my cycling partner.  Ok, maybe not flying, but I was able to go her with ease and it is not the power most of you are talking about, but my pace was 13.6 mpr.  I had a 13.8 on Friday on a flat course.  So I am happy.  Granted I was exhausted when I was done.   I did just a 10 minute brick after and was had nothing.  Yet, I felt some success with power which has open up my eyes for future training.  Well, it looks like I was being lazy with a "sissy la la" pedal after all.  I also has a moment that I was going 39 mpr down hill which is the fastest I have ever gone- even for a moment.    I don't expect any gains for my try this weekend, but it will all help for my HIM training.