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2010-02-11 12:12 PM

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Still here, still training! I've got an Ironman on tap the end of July and I'm considering a second IM later in the season. I will probably throw in a few sprint races along the way.

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2010-02-11 9:16 PM

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I've been traveling a ton for work and trying to find creative ways to fit in my training (2hrs on the trainer tomorrow, followed by 2 hrs on the bike once the sun is up). Cat--I'm training for IM St. George (78 days) and then transitioning to the cycling season where I'll do about 18 races. I'll probably throw in an oly or 2 late in the season.Cheers!

2010-02-12 7:23 AM

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Anyone know of any good sources for finding bike races/rides. I thought it might be fun to use an organized half century or a metric century as a training ride.

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2010-02-12 7:26 AM

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bmason - 2010-02-03 6:58 PM

Cozmo - 2010-02-03 5:15 PM Has anybody tried technique this guy teaches for swimming?
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=1792

I like the approach. The first part is mostly talking about what he shows in 2 and 3.

Total Immersion Stuff is very good. I really like that our swim coaches uses a lot of the drills but pushes us hard and adds to the workout to build endurance. I found a great visualization site called swim smooth http://www.swimsmooth.com/

I watched these and then tried the techniques today. I was 30 seconds faster per 500 yards compared to my usual time, with substantially less fatigue. Of course, this could be because I haven't swam in a while and am well rested. However, I noticed that I was causing far less turbulence. I'm def. going to keep testing this out.

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2010-02-12 9:47 AM

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Catalana - 2010-02-12 8:23 AM

Anyone know of any good sources for finding bike races/rides. I thought it might be fun to use an organized half century or a metric century as a training ride.

Cat

Are there any bike clubs in your area? I know of a lot of stuff in Ohio, but not anywhere else.

Cozmo

2010-02-14 7:27 PM

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I signed up for a 5K next Saturday. I hope at can at least pull under 30 min. Considering I couldn't even do .75 miles in under 10 min in grade school it's progress!

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2010-02-14 7:33 PM

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Catalana - 2010-02-12 7:23 AM

Anyone know of any good sources for finding bike races/rides. I thought it might be fun to use an organized half century or a metric century as a training ride.

Cat

For me Florida has a few websites that show the dates for almost all of the races.

Something me be on here http://search.active.com/search?v=list&f=activities&l=everywhere&m=meta:channel=Cycling+meta:startDate:daterange:today..

xavi

2010-02-15 10:18 AM

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My next race is HIM Singapore March 21st, 2010, if my ITBS allows me to train during next weeks...just 35 days left and...still injured!...but I will try my best to be ready for my first HIM ever!

After, this one, I will probably do 2 or 3 olympic triathlons...and may be one more HIM in Phillipines, let's see.

"XTB" Xavi.

cayrip

2010-02-16 9:48 AM

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Sorry Group! Sometimes the Mentor needs help too. I've been travelling for work which sets me into a downward spiral and I forget what life truly is about and how I need to focus on enjoying life instead for STRESSING about work and travel! I'm doing better now.

Just like garryowen96 (Joe), I have IM St. George coming up too soon. I have a new bike though which I am buliding up for the race. I should be on it this weekend and will ride almost exclusively on it until after the race.

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2010-02-16 9:55 AM

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Ooh, shiny new frame!

I got a mile run in last week for the first time in about 3 weeks. It felt good, but man, my back is killing me today. Physical therapy is going well, I really think there's a possibility of me coming out of this stronger.

2010-02-16 11:05 AM

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GotTorque? - 2010-02-16 7:55 AM Ooh, shiny new frame!

Glad PT is going well for you!!!!

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2010-02-17 9:34 AM

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GotTorque? - 2010-02-16 9:55 AM Ooh, shiny new frame!

Glad to hear you are starting to make a come back. Back pain is a hard one to deal with, my prayers are with you!

As far as races, I am registered for the Sullivan (IL) sprint to kick off the season in April, the Bloomington IL Tri Shark (June 5th), Rodney Miller Memorial Tri (July 10th). These are sprints to almost olympic distance. I would love to do a HIM but I am being a little chicken. I have to keep healthy so I can transtion from Tri training to building miles for the NY marathon in November.

2010-02-18 12:19 PM

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Cozmo - 2010-02-14 7:27 PM I signed up for a 5K next Saturday. I hope at can at least pull under 30 min. Considering I couldn't even do .75 miles in under 10 min in grade school it's progress!

Hope it goes well - make sure you report back.

Cat

2010-02-18 12:20 PM

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cayrip - 2010-02-16 9:48 AM Sorry Group! Sometimes the Mentor needs help too. I've been travelling for work which sets me into a downward spiral and I forget what life truly is about and how I need to focus on enjoying life instead for STRESSING about work and travel! I'm doing better now.

Just like garryowen96 (Joe), I have IM St. George coming up too soon. I have a new bike though which I am buliding up for the race. I should be on it this weekend and will ride almost exclusively on it until after the race.

Hang in there. Now I know where to come with all my bike questions - I wouldn't even have known that was going to become a bike, if you hadn't told us

2010-02-18 12:22 PM

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GotTorque? - 2010-02-16 9:55 AM Ooh, shiny new frame!

Hope the PT helps - do you think the run made it worse? Cat

bartimaeus

2010-02-18 12:38 PM

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My Races:

Possibly 1/2 Mary 3/14 Boulder
Possibly 1/2 Mary 4/18 Horsetooth
These would be my first 1/2mary race.

Sprint Tri A-Race 6/13
Sprint Tri B-Race 6/20 (first open water)
Oly Tri B-Race 7/11
HIM A-Race 8/8 (20 week plan for this will start late March)

Thinking of Denver Mary 10/17 (if not this, then I hear Colorado Marathon is a great race, in May 2011). First marathon.

clewis38

2010-02-18 10:35 PM

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So, I did my first masters swim class today. Let's just say I'm NOT a master. Got blown out of the water.

bartimaeus

2010-02-18 11:09 PM

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Wetsuits

I just got a full sleve wetsuit and swam in the pool with it today for the first time.

Wow, it's nice to finally be able to swim somewhat fast. Normally I'm about 2:15 per 100yd, but with the wetsuit, 1:45.

It made my feet float, and my head was looking straight down. It really puts you into a great swim position.

But after the 1000yds I did, my arms felt more tired than they usually do w/o the suit. I definitely didn't put it on as good as it should be. But even with that, could it be too tight? It felt fairly good. It even let in some water to the neck and arms pushing off the wall.

I also felt funny kicking. It just seemed that my legs were floating all by themselves, and I didn't need to kick to keep my legs up.

I'm wondering if I got the size correct, or whether its just another thing that will take getting used to, and take some training to get the arms stronger.

bartimaeus

2010-02-18 11:13 PM

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clewis38 - 2010-02-18 9:35 PM So, I did my first masters swim class today. Let's just say I'm NOT a master. Got blown out of the water.

Cody, what was it like. I think it would be good to go to my local masters, but I'm intimidated. Not sure how i'd fit in, never having any structured swimming before. I'm also not sure what exactly they'd expect from me and how commited i'd have to be. And their sessions are in the evenings.

2010-02-18 11:14 PM

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clewis38 - 2010-02-18 8:35 PM So, I did my first masters swim class today. Let's just say I'm NOT a master. Got blown out of the water.

Oh just wait until they make you do ALL of the strokes! I had to do breast stroke yesterday, feel free to check out my swim notes in my blog. Although I must warn you....profanity it a part of it!

2010-02-18 11:19 PM

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bartimaeus - 2010-02-18 9:13 PM

clewis38 - 2010-02-18 9:35 PM So, I did my first masters swim class today. Let's just say I'm NOT a master. Got blown out of the water.

Check with the coach. In the Bay area we have a few Masters groups that only very talented swimmers are part of, most of them swam in a college program. They are fast and know how to do the cool flip turns

Other groups are more open to all levels. I swim Masters at the Y and we do have some great former college swimmers, but then you look at the slow lane and that's where all of us triathletes are who are doing open turns, and cursing all of the other strokes hang out

Oh something else to keep in mind, some programs/coaches will give you more feedback on your stroke than others.

2010-02-18 11:25 PM

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bartimaeus - 2010-02-18 9:09 PM Wetsuits

I just got a full sleve wetsuit and swam in the pool with it today for the first time.

Wow, it's nice to finally be able to swim somewhat fast. Normally I'm about 2:15 per 100yd, but with the wetsuit, 1:45.

It made my feet float, and my head was looking straight down. It really puts you into a great swim position.

But after the 1000yds I did, my arms felt more tired than they usually do w/o the suit. I definitely didn't put it on as good as it should be. But even with that, could it be too tight? It felt fairly good. It even let in some water to the neck and arms pushing off the wall.

I also felt funny kicking. It just seemed that my legs were floating all by themselves, and I didn't need to kick to keep my legs up.

I'm wondering if I got the size correct, or whether its just another thing that will take getting used to, and take some training to get the arms stronger.

Great job on your first wetsuit swim! Since it was in the pool, be sure to rinse it well as chlorine can break down the wetsuit. Do not worry it will not get ruined with only a few pool swims.

A wetsuit does restrict some shoulder movement so you may feel a bit fatigued especially since the suit is brand new. Be sure to hike it up in the crotch and in the armpits for a good fit. If you followed the manufacturers fit instructions it should be the right size.

As for the kick the wetsuit does make your legs float, no need to kick very much. IN my wetsuit, the longer the distance the less I kick and I find myself kicking just to keep the blood flowing. One thing to remember when racing is to "wake-up" your legs a few hundred yards from the swim exit, so you should kick more often a few minutes before you get out of the water.

Edited by AbbieR 2010-02-18 11:26 PM

2010-02-19 10:07 AM

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clewis38 - 2010-02-18 10:35 PM So, I did my first masters swim class today. Let's just say I'm NOT a master. Got blown out of the water.

Well, that is how you get better right?

I heard the local master's class here is v. fast too - but nice to everyone. I haven't worked up to going yet - maybe next year.

Cat

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2010-02-19 10:16 AM

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Catalana - 2010-02-18 1:22 PM
Hope the PT helps - do you think the run made it worse? Cat

Yes, I do. I'm going to hold off running again for another couple of weeks, and just go stong on the biking and swimming.

I had a great swim this morning! I was short on time, so I had to swim faster. I wasn't paying attention to my pace, but when I looked at the clock after my 900 yards, it had only taken me a little over 15 minutes.