Iron Aardvark group - Closed (Page 15)

I hear you, I just like being a cheerleader, and have found that it helps me stay motivated and on track.  It also does not hurt that my job affords me the oppurtunity to hop on her more often than most.

Hey Josh,

Is the group done?  This is not a complaint, I ask because of the new groups forming and now theres not that much activity.  Once again, I'm not complaining I've just never been in a group and don't know if / when it stops.  You are all now my friends, so you can not escape my inspires, PM's, and harassment.  It's funny becuase I started with you as my Mentor, and you had a large role in me becoming one, Thank you.  I also now have you and Grahm along with a handful of others on BT to see what I need to be doing to get where I want to be in Triathlon. (Ironman Texas, 2014) 

If the aardvark's continue, I will gladly continue to participate.

Officially the mentor groups last 3 months, which puts us at the end, but this group belongs to you guys.  I am happy to continue if you guys want to stay active, it is totally up to the group.  Please everyone let me know what you would like to do.

JK

Glad to help.  Thanks to those of you who are willing to put in the time to start your own groups.  I will keep checking the thread all summer and I am personally on logging my workouts pretty much every day or so...  so don't hesitate to ask questions on the thread, or in a PM or inspire.

Ok, question and I'm in no rush to buy, which is why I ask.

What are wheels really worth time / energy wise.  I have a set of Fulcrum Racing 7 Wheels right now and have been looking at the Planet X 52 MM carbon clinchers, $529.00 (show really good reviews)  Question is how big of a difference is there really, is it worth the money (not just these but carbon clinchers), are they basically just wheels until I make the engine stronger.  I don't want to spend the money if it's basically the same thing as what I have and then again I don't really know if I need anything new at all until I get better.  Give me y'alls thoughts, and don't worry, I'm not going to get my feelings hurt if you say the engine needs work, becuase I am really starting to like cycling and will be putting in the time.

Thanks in advance.

Perfect, that is the exact answer or should I say type of answer I was looking for.  You're the man, Josh.

Forgot to tell y'all since I asked about it way back when.  I was able to find an Olympic to do on June 2nd and felt it would be much better overall than to do the one July 7th, 2 weeks before Racine.  I'm not saying I might not still go and make it a workout day, but then again I feel that a Much longer ride than 24 miles (likely 56 - 60) would benefit be more two weeks out than doing another Olympic, and would be free.

I will also be doing an Olympic on June 2nd.  Where exactly will you be?

That is what I had pretty much decided to do, but wanted to get y'alls input.  The other plus for me it will save me a lot of money that I can use when I go to Racine.  Now I don't have to pay an entry fee, hotel, meals, and everything else that goes into a weekend tri away from home.

I know I'm not on point for where I wanted to be at this point being 10 weeks out for my Half, but how far off am I? I am just doing it to finish and not be death at the end.

How many weeks out are you from Racine? and are you following a BT training plan for that race?

Not saying that I'm good, but I looked at the last nine weeks of the Beginner Half Ironman plan here on BT and I'm currently doing more or right at what the plan calls for.  I think that i might keep it in my log to hold me a little more accoutable and make sure I'm hitting my marks, but I feel a little better now. Just a little becuase I'd like to be farther at this point.

In my opinion (only my opinion) I think you will be ok, just so long as you are increasing your distances from here on out.  I think  you should be doing 3-4 hour rides and 2 hour runs at least once per week from about 6 weeks out up to about 2 weeks out before starting a slight taper, then a big taper the week before the race.