Meulen's 'Let's tri this Thing!' beginner mentor group-CLOSED (Page 18)

Meulen - 2011-02-09 3:04 PM LOL.....I should have known better! Seriously though, sometimes I gain some lbs (both muscle and fat) over winter when I focus on strength and shorter workouts. As you start lengthening the time of your workouts you'll lose some of that. I just don't want to see you worried about little things like that. I'll be willing to bet it's not all that bad, maybe Michael will confirm. I've honestly never seen a women get to be what I consider "too bulky" without being on steroids.

libramom - 2011-02-09 2:11 PM



I don't think I've ever laughed so hard out loud in response to an email as I just did to your last sentence!! "I've honestly never seen a women get to be what I consider "too bulky" without being on steroids." That's awesome.

gadgetlaw - 2011-02-09 2:28 PM

I made it to the pool this morning!  I was quite pleased with myself!  It has been a long time!  And Brian, your QOTD was not a bust, I just haven't had any swim workouts lately to share!  As far as other fun workouts, in the summer I enjoy a good brick.  My favorites are when I combine a few.  Something like ride for 30 minutes, run for 15 minutes, ride for 30 minutes, run for 15 minutes, maybe repeat another time.  Usually the ride and run are not too intense, but I am still tired at the end.

And, I wish I had to worry about being too bulky....

libramom - 2011-02-09 1:26 PM

someone give me some integrated tricep workouts into running, swimming, and biking please. my biceps are taking over my arms. ahh.... i do not want man arms!!!  i guess this just calls for some old-fashion strength training with weights and machines, huh? so.boring.

mcommend - 2011-02-09 9:41 PM

I have a couple of things for this post:

1.  First, and most important to the spirit of this blog, deals with swimming.  I went to the pool tonight with the idea of working through some of the plans that Brian posted earlier.  Of course I forgot to take them with me, so I did what I could remember.  Wow!  What a difference in training.  I have been swimming some decent distances before, but after adding drills I can feel a huge difference.  I really felt like I got a great workout in so many ways (and yes Erin, I can really feel it in my triceps!)  It does not matter if you swim long distances or short, it will increase your swimming strength.

2.  Brian and Summergirl, Erin has no clue what she's talking about.  Her arms are by no means to big or bulky, but she's just way too critical of herself!  I have been telling her since she began training that if she just focuses on training for a tri then everything will eventually come together.  Also, don't forget that she does a lot of yoga and pilates.  There's no hope in this argument

mcommend - 2011-02-10 8:23 AM

Brian,
  When you are swimming, how much do you use your legs?  I had read not to really use your legs in a tri except for the end to get them loosened up.  When I am swimming, I pretty much drag my lower half.  I am sure that there is some occasional movement, but it's very minimal.  What's your take on this?

mcommend - 2011-02-10 8:59 AM

Does the wetsuit keep your legs up in the open water?

shrevemaintenance - 2011-02-10 8:02 PM And I have never heard a woman who hated getting toned arms.  The only way to get super big arms is to lift really heavy weights and even then it takes a lot of time and effort. 

Meulen - 2011-02-11 10:04 AM hahahahahahhahahaha ROTFLMAO!!!!!! People at work are wondering what I'm laughing at!! LOL OK, Erin you can use paddles and or web gloves swimming. That will give those tri's a workout.

libramom - 2011-02-11 10:22 AM



i thought those were just to facilitate speed? i didn't think they were weighted??