Ernesto's group (4th season) - Closed (Page 18)

May I suggest that due to how the weeks are structured in May that participants are required to take off (or not count) workouts for 4 days....1 each in each of the three full weeks (Sun thru Sat) in May and 1 additional day off in either of the 2 partial weeks.  You still end up with maximum points of 3*27 = 81.  You can always take extra days off.  If you are racing a tri the positive is you earn three points (I move that if your time in any leg of a Triathlon is less than 30 minutes that you get a point for that discipline for racing...do I have a second on that motion?)

I'll second that, but it's a tough one.  May 5 I've got a sprint tri with a 600 yard pool swim that I'll finish in just over 9 minutes.  The bike and the run (13 mile and 5k) will be alot closer to that real workout feeling, but the swim I'm not sure.

 Weighed myself Sunday but haven't had a chance to login til today......unfortunately, going in the wrong direction.

Congrats to all who raced this weekend. Great results.

So, I'm starting Phil Maffetone's 2 week carb test tomorrow and was curious if anyone else has taken this and what the results were? 2 weeks w/out pizza or beer, oh the horror!!

I became very dizzy and weak. but like Ernesto said NO HARD WORKOUTS.  Drink plenty of water and remember that you can eat plenty, just not the bad carbs.  The greatest thing I took from it was that any time I eat the bad cards I feel like a whale now and can jump up 8lbs.  as soon as I'm back on track, the weight drops back and and my energy comes back.

chris2533 - 2012-04-16 8:37 PM I say we just declare Gabe the winner and leave it at that.

LOL Chris   This May challenge has already someone else's name on it!  I will go into taper right before my IM race on May 19th and then probably will have to take some time off to recover.

To all the new members of the group, these monthly challenges are not only a lot of fun, but also a great source of motivation into getting your multiple workouts done every day.  The daily reporting of your activities provides accountability and also generates important feedback from the other members, so I highly recommend that you choose to participate. 

question: based on everyones sprint pool experiences, what 100yd swim time should I post?

My race is under two weeks away, at the start of the year I posted 2:10 for 100yds, over the weeks it has steadily dropped down but what should I update it to?

After my warm up and drills of 300yds, I just swam a MS of 4x200 with 50s rests. For each I averaged between 1:35 and 1:40.

So do I post a lower time and get passed or post a higher time and wait behind slower swimmers?

From experience do people genuinely post coorect times or are you always runnin ginto 'slower' swimmers?

thanks, Mark

Alright, I've been somewhat MIA since my trip to Michigan last week.  Had a great time and, Jim, you were right, Auburn Hills is a great venue (also second row in the front didn't hurt).  

I've made all my workouts so far this week, but work has been nuts for the last two days.  I've been starting to take some of my training into the anaerobic phase.  Did 2 hrs on the trainer today with 3 x 12 minutes (3 x 2' @ 95%FTP and 3 x 2 @ 110% of FTP). Felt good to get to that burn/uncomfortable feeling a bit.  15 mile run tomorrow will all be at MAF, but the humidity may push it over.  

I'll play the May challenge, but I will be in taper mode the final week.  Sunday will be 7 weeks until my A race.  All of the doubts and insecurities are starting to rear their heads again. 

I dropped 6-8 pounds in 10 days and my body fat dropped as well.  At first, you will notice changes in moods and may feel very out of sorts.  It takes about a week to figure it out.  I gave up after 12 days as I had a good picture as to how my body reacted.  

Remember, Dr. Maffetone does permit certain distilled spirits in lieu of beer.

x2 Way to go!!!

Race report is up!  Thanks Mark.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=435741

For all those people out here that struggle to eat a energy bar or anything other then a gel on the bike, at the seminar I went to the other day we where told that a Turkish Delight bar has all the same important stuff as a energy bar. If you look on the label its all the same as most energy bars except it lacks in protein but that's not important on race day (apparently). Last few long bike rides I have been having these and its much better and easier then any energy bar I have had and its cheaper, and the best part it gives you a chocolate hit.

So if its available in your area give it a go. Save money and enjoy the taste.

http://www.cadbury.com.au/products/chocolate-bars/frys-turkish-delight-bar.aspx

 Mine hasn't budged since Cuba.  

I'd be interested in the challenge - something to keep me motivated.

I'm in for the May challenge, although I'll probably just stick to my usual training plan as March got a little on top of me.  But I like the accountability of reporting to the group.

Do we have a ruling on day before and after a race?  I have two sprints in May, and while they're B and C races, I'll probably want to make sure I'm a little prepared and recovered so I can make the most of the rest of my training.

Jackie - congrats on the 2nd place.  That's a great result, and you did really well in all that wind.

I would always aim to race with those who are faster.  I've never done a swim where you were seeded according to times, but in run races I've seeded myself appropriately and spent the first miles running around slower runners.  I would aim a bit faster than you currently are assuming a lot of folks are doing the same, etc. 

What's the distance of this swim?  Have you had the chance, or can you work it in, to swim the actual distance once to see where you fall?

I'm guessing this is a pool swim which is why you are asking.  I've found, and read often on here, that the masses tend to overestimate their abilities and are not as fast as they think.  Here's one way to think about it:  If you have an idea of what time you expect to finish the swim in, I'd shoot for a little bit faster.  Then when you get in your assigned lane be sure you're not the first out so you don't have that pressure of someone on your toes.  If you're 30-40 seconds off over 400-600 yards in the pool, you won't be getting passed by anyone.

I've done 2 TT swims where you're seeded based on the 100 meter time you provide. Both times I found people were very "optimistic" in their assesment so I'd definitely go w/the faster time.

The May challenge sounds fun!

Thanks for all the feedback. Took a bit of extra time this morning before work to set myself up w/enough food to get through the day but this will probably become more routine moving forward. I actually got a bit of a head start yesterday eliminating any high GI carbs after 2 pieces of wheat toast in the morning. By last night I had pretty good headache and was a bit dizzy on the spin bike, I have a feeling I'm gonna find I'm pretty highly addicted to carbs.

And Joe, thanks for the reminder....it seems Jameson's is on the "nice" list

x2  I'd rather be passed in the pool than have the frustration of being held back and having to pass.  I actually seeded myself at my normal speed but with the adrenaline of the race you pick it up at the beginning.  Be prepared for some craziness.  In the ones I've done you snake up and down the lanes but one guy got confused and swam head first in to me.