2015 Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group - Open (Page 15)

It's been a while since I've checked in, but I have a race next weekend and like many ... I'm behind on training.  It's a sprint, so I'm not concerned - but still I'd like to better my previous time.  Got in the pool yesterday for the first time in a while and was reminded (again) of how fast the muscles go away when you do not train.  Had a good run on the T-mill and hope to keep a similar avg pace going into the race.  Bike is OK ... with the training I've done earlier for a century - the bike will be fine.  At this point I will alternate daily bricks with swim-run and bike-run, up thru Wednesday and chill up to race time on Saturday.

Hope all have a good rest of the week. 

How is everyone doing. I am doing better with the 100 miles challenge on my plate. Though it is cutting into other training, Since my next race is a mountain run, running is what  I need to be doing. Now if my knee will cooperate.

Heading to Fla to pick my Mom up for the summer. She is a true snow-bird now. I am flying down tomorrow and driving home Sunday. At least that is the plan now, she may want to go Monday instead. We will see who wins.

Originally posted by WebFootFreak Down to 247.5. It may only be a half pound... but I'll take it. Training wise... it was good and bad. Swim: Got 1100yds in on Tuesday. Went back Friday for another 1000+, and every lane was full with most of them doubled up.... so.... I went ahead to work for a little extra OT. Bike: Last Sunday saw 22.01mi (yeah, it logged .01mi...) in a drizzle. I didn't get any trainer time in during the week, but did log 32.68mi yesterday with the group. 54.69mi for the week is not bad for me at all. I missed a 200mi total again in May, so I'd better get it for June. Run: Why do I neglect this so much? I had nothing last week. mmmmmkay.... Since I've dropped Gearhead, I have 9 solid weeks to train. 2x/week in the pool, 50+mi/week on the bike and running through the C25K a 4th time plus a final taper week should have me in excellent shape to smash my time at Riverbluff. Now I just have to deliver. I made a deal this week with my mentor. He found a gem of a bike in a pawn shop a while back. It's a beautifully built carbon Time frame. His old bike was hanging around doing nothing so..... I am now the happy owner of a Felt Z100 with upgraded wheels (a minor tacoing accident ) and aerobars. I took her out for her our first adventure this morning. I put down 28.52mi in 1:41:48 @16.81 avg mph. By comparison, my out and back last Sunday on the same road was 22.01mi in 1:30:57 @ 14.52 avg mph... I still need to swap out my seat and SPD pedals (was on the flats this morning). I've always wondered what I could do on a better bike... This thing is LIGHT too... It's also a bit twitchier than the Denali, but I can handle that. Using the aerobars was an adventure as well.... I can coast, but I get squirrely when I apply any real power to the pedals, lol. Bike Pron to follow as soon as I get my pedals on. I'm planning to use the Denali for trainer, inclement weather and power training. By power I mean that with the 53-tooth sprocket, it can be a beast to pedal

I want your Mentor!! Let's see pictures.

Just finding a decent bike is worth its weight in gold. Bartering for stuff is the way to go! I am on edge waiting for those pics

 I agree, Unless you need to do all bricks, doing one sport training will give you a good base for the total distance of the race. You have enough time to train for that race for sure. Welcome to our gang!

Originally posted by WebFootFreak mmmmkay... Ask and ye shall receive: I sent off for more info from Felt- not sure what they're going to say All I know at this point is that it's a 54cm Felt Z100. I believe it's an aluminum frame, but I do know it has a carbon fork. It's on Rolf Vector wheels due to a crash (only damage was a taco'd front wheel). I've put my Terry seat on there (I likes me a little padding....) and it hasn't been adjusted yet. She also needs a bath... desperately.

SCWEET! gotta name for her yet?

First off dag ... welcome to the group.  Your approach is good, in that you do need to take things day by day, week by week and month by month.  Most here plan to train each of the 3 sports on a weekly basis ... obviously some more than others.  But the key is doing some level of training on each sport, each week. I always encourage ones to log their training, and you do that via the training log button at the top of the main menu bar. 

Lastly ... I hate running.  The thing that makes it tolerable for me is focus on time - not distance and pace.  The mantra for me is to run slow, to run long.  Shoes are important and there are several "shoe advisers" on-line wherein you input some details and the shoe finder recommends the brand and model.  My current shoes are Mizuno Wave.  I believe these are more a neutral shoe - less of a stability shoe.  I found the stability shoes too squishy and seemed to add some soreness to my knees. 

Again, welcome and will enjoy seeing your progress from time to time. 

Ohhh yeahhh ... solid bike Web.  I've found the tri-bars to be squirrely for me and don't have these on my ride.  Still she looks to be a sweet ride.  Congrats on making the trade

Slow week for me, given my first race for the year is tomorrow.  I got in a ride on Sunday and a jog on Tuesday and that's about it.  I've had some shoulder soreness, and with tomorrow's race didn't want to go into the race with shoulder issue so minimal on this. 

Today, I'll get in a slow 500m swim, an easy 10 miles on the bike and ready for tomorrow . 

My mileage for June this far is 55 miles.

Had a fun race yesterday, which was the first race of the year for me. 

RR is here: http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=533014&start=1

Also attached a pic of my setup in transition.  I like to keep it as tight and minimal as practical.  Stuff gets stacked or layered in the order of use ... first item to get put on after the swim is on top, then the next is below, etc.  Hope all have a good week.