Ken D's Group - Shut (Page 18)

wisprunner - 2010-02-06 1:48 PM I am happy to say I was able to meet my goals for the week. I also found out that I, in fact, swam 1000 yards in the pool and not the 500 I thought. So I am really on target or ahead. I am feeling a little obsessed with this right now but in a good way. Perhaps driven is a better word. I did take Thursday and Friday off. Thursday I went to a local triathlon kickoff information event. People there were the competitive kind. Talking about Ironman events like they were talking about a stroll to the mailbox! I just want to attend triathlons for my own personal goals. I would probably burn out if I wanted to do it for other reasons. Oh and even better news, I am starting to see changes in my body and my weight is beginning to come down! I love this group!!!! It realy givesme a place where I have to be accountable. If I write it here I will do it, that is for sure.

wisprunner - 2010-02-06 11:48 AM I am happy to say I was able to meet my goals for the week. I also found out that I, in fact, swam 1000 yards in the pool and not the 500 I thought. So I am really on target or ahead. I am feeling a little obsessed with this right now but in a good way. Perhaps driven is a better word. I did take Thursday and Friday off. Thursday I went to a local triathlon kickoff information event. People there were the competitive kind. Talking about Ironman events like they were talking about a stroll to the mailbox! I just want to attend triathlons for my own personal goals. I would probably burn out if I wanted to do it for other reasons. Oh and even better news, I am starting to see changes in my body and my weight is beginning to come down! I love this group!!!! It realy givesme a place where I have to be accountable. If I write it here I will do it, that is for sure.

wisprunner - 2010-02-08 7:23 AM How many sprint tri's are reasonable to do? I am not competitive just like to accomplish. I have 1 the end of May and the next weekend a canoe-run-bike. I don't feel like this is too much especially since I have been training. I would even like to do one the weekend before but am afraid it is too much. If I don't go full blast, how much is too much?

Shauna

wisprunner - 2010-02-08 8:33 AM That is a good way to look at it as a way to get experience. I really just don't feel I will go all out as I really don't want to feel competitive. Right now this is just for my personal accomplishment. I feel if I keep it that way, it will stay fun otherwise, it may seem like work.

KenD - 2010-02-09 8:03 AM How are things going this week?

For me, I've corrected one of my major swim flaws and now it's time to move to the next.  I try to only work on one swim flaw at a time.  I've found if I'm thinking too much while swimming, things go to crap in a hurry.

Moving on to body position in the water.

KenD - 2010-02-09 8:03 AM How are things going this week?

For me, I've corrected one of my major swim flaws and now it's time to move to the next.  I try to only work on one swim flaw at a time.  I've found if I'm thinking too much while swimming, things go to crap in a hurry.

Moving on to body position in the water.

chichitao - 2010-02-09 9:59 AM Good to hear Ken!  Just out of curiosity, what was the flaw you fixed and how did you fix it?  Maybe we can learn something from it. 

KenD - 2010-02-09 6:03 AM How are things going this week?

For me, I've corrected one of my major swim flaws and now it's time to move to the next.  I try to only work on one swim flaw at a time.  I've found if I'm thinking too much while swimming, things go to crap in a hurry.

Moving on to body position in the water.

corstan - 2010-02-09 1:07 PM

Tonight I have a 5KM run, and I"m going to try and follow some advice and not eat any dairy and keep fiber really light after 2 pm today.  Hoping that it keeps my stomach issues at bay and I am able to run at race pace.  I'm also thinking about hitting the pool when my husband goes tonight at 9pm, and I'm afraid I will once again come up with all the excuses not too...legs are too tired from my run....I need a chance to sit back and relax...blah, blah, blah....so here I am again, stating that tonight I WILL swim...the IT needs to be BRUNG!

KenD - 2010-02-10 8:05 AM Do you have a hydration "system" for your bike?  How about for your run?  How much water do you take in?  How did you determine this amount of water?

I grew up in Texas - 100 degree summers.  Hydration is always a priority here.

For my bike, I have a Profile Design aero-bottle between my aero bars and a water bottle on the down tube.  Sometimes use CamelBak if it's a ride >2hrs.  Run - CamelBak for long runs, waist belt with bottle holder for short long runs.  I target 1 20oz bottle/hr.  I perform a sweat rate calculation (dry weight before - dry weight after / time).

KenD - 2010-02-10 6:05 AM Do you have a hydration "system" for your bike?  How about for your run?  How much water do you take in?  How did you determine this amount of water?

I grew up in Texas - 100 degree summers.  Hydration is always a priority here.

For my bike, I have a Profile Design aero-bottle between my aero bars and a water bottle on the down tube.  Sometimes use CamelBak if it's a ride >2hrs.  Run - CamelBak for long runs, waist belt with bottle holder for short long runs.  I target 1 20oz bottle/hr.  I perform a sweat rate calculation (dry weight before - dry weight after / time).

KenD - 2010-02-10 8:05 AM Do you have a hydration "system" for your bike?  How about for your run?  How much water do you take in?  How did you determine this amount of water?

I grew up in Texas - 100 degree summers.  Hydration is always a priority here.

For my bike, I have a Profile Design aero-bottle between my aero bars and a water bottle on the down tube.  Sometimes use CamelBak if it's a ride >2hrs.  Run - CamelBak for long runs, waist belt with bottle holder for short long runs.  I target 1 20oz bottle/hr.  I perform a sweat rate calculation (dry weight before - dry weight after / time).

chichitao - 2010-02-10 1:19 PM Quick question, Ken, about the aero bottle...do I have to find a specific one that will fit my bike or should they all pretty much fit?

bassandbike - 2010-02-10 1:57 PM On hydration:

My bike touring experience tells me to bring all the water I can carry.  So my bike has 3 bottle cages (with 3 20oz SIGG bottles) AND a 100ml Camelbak backpack.  In the summer I'll drink the contents of the backpack every 15 or 20 miles at approx 15mph, loaded down with 50-100 pounds of gear.  Plus last time I toured I was 340 pounds. 

How did I come to that amount?  Bluntly put, I make sure I have to use the restroom every 20 miles.  I've found that 70-100ml just about did it.

Things will be different now with the weight loss.

That being said, I have no idea how I'm going to hydrate during a sprint triathlon.  I guess I'll carry one bottle on the bike or wear the camelbak.   No idea how I'll carry water on the run.  Will there be water available that I can grab as I run?  I guess I could just put the camelbak on at the beginning of the bike and wear it all the way to the end. 

I have so much to learn...so much to test out...I gotta find another tri before my target tri in August to work this stuff out on.

bassandbike - 2010-02-10 1:57 PM On hydration:

My bike touring experience tells me to bring all the water I can carry.  So my bike has 3 bottle cages (with 3 20oz SIGG bottles) AND a 100ml Camelbak backpack.  In the summer I'll drink the contents of the backpack every 15 or 20 miles at approx 15mph, loaded down with 50-100 pounds of gear.  Plus last time I toured I was 340 pounds. 

How did I come to that amount?  Bluntly put, I make sure I have to use the restroom every 20 miles.  I've found that 70-100ml just about did it.

Things will be different now with the weight loss.

That being said, I have no idea how I'm going to hydrate during a sprint triathlon.  I guess I'll carry one bottle on the bike or wear the camelbak.   No idea how I'll carry water on the run.  Will there be water available that I can grab as I run?  I guess I could just put the camelbak on at the beginning of the bike and wear it all the way to the end. 

I have so much to learn...so much to test out...I gotta find another tri before my target tri in August to work this stuff out on.

bassandbike - 2010-02-10 1:57 PM On hydration:

My bike touring experience tells me to bring all the water I can carry.  So my bike has 3 bottle cages (with 3 20oz SIGG bottles) AND a 100ml Camelbak backpack.  In the summer I'll drink the contents of the backpack every 15 or 20 miles at approx 15mph, loaded down with 50-100 pounds of gear.  Plus last time I toured I was 340 pounds. 

How did I come to that amount?  Bluntly put, I make sure I have to use the restroom every 20 miles.  I've found that 70-100ml just about did it.

Things will be different now with the weight loss.

That being said, I have no idea how I'm going to hydrate during a sprint triathlon.  I guess I'll carry one bottle on the bike or wear the camelbak.   No idea how I'll carry water on the run.  Will there be water available that I can grab as I run?  I guess I could just put the camelbak on at the beginning of the bike and wear it all the way to the end. 

I have so much to learn...so much to test out...I gotta find another tri before my target tri in August to work this stuff out on.

chichitao - 2010-02-11 8:48 AM Brought my workout clothes today.  Going to do a spin bike and treadmill brick at the gym today.