Mndymond and Disturbed275's Awesome SBR Group--- Phase 2--CLOSED! (Page 18)

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-06 8:00 PM

When you guys go walking/hiking, do you track it as a run workout or sports workout? I feel like I shouldn't track it as a run, yet I do want to get an idea of the mileage on the monthly/weekly reports - especially since I can see myself doing a decent amount of hiking this summer, and am thinking of participating in a 13 mile hike later in the year that takes both trail runners and walking hikers.

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-06 8:00 PM

The following may contain more information than you want to know - proceed with caution:

My run time is improving, but I am feeling a bit like a fraud sometimes, trying to do this. I AM SLOW!! And weak! ...and I don't even know how to swim yet!! (good thing my sprint has a 300 yard pool swim). So I'm starting to stress about this. I am also quite worried about the fact that I am quite large chested ( I am a 36 DDD - YES, with THREE D's), and I have no idea what I am going to wear that can go in the pool and support me on the run. I wear an underwire bra, a snapping "regular shape" sports bra, AND a racerback compression bra, all three at the same time, to run. I don't think that's going to work in the pool. It seems trivial, but it's stopped me from fitness endeavors before, and I don't want it to stop me anymore. (Reduction will happen after I have kids!)

I know that the truth is that none of the fitness time I've logged would've happened if I hadn't signed up for this sprint triathlon, and even if I am dead last, "it's faster than the guy on the couch" ...and I know what the answer is: "keep going", "it will come with time", etc etc, and I know it's all true - but I still feel like I don't even want people to know what I'm trying to do because I just do not fit that mold right now.

Ok - just expressing, that's all! I'm not at all thinking of giving up, by any means. These concerns will not stop me, but I do need to face them, recognize them, and move on! I'm realizing this is going to be almost as mental as it is physical (or maybe more?)

thor67 - 2012-05-07 9:42 AM Okay, who did their morning workout today??

disturbed275 - 2012-05-05 5:11 PM Hey guys! Bit of a disappointing finish for me today. 3 minutes slower than hollywood a month ago on an easier course. Legs just didnt have it after about mile 7. Still any half marathon finish is worth celebrating. Had a founders ale and a local Ohioan IPA before dinner. There may be more in my future as the night is still young

kevinbe - 2012-05-06 2:04 PM Race Report.  Unnoficial Lilac Bloobsday 12K result was 52:34.  Last year I was 53:+.  This is a pr for me on this course. Perfect weather in the mid 40's and sunny with very slight breeze.  I'm pretty tired.  Think I celebrate with left over corona from Cinco de Mayo.

Moonrocket - 2012-05-05 8:56 PM

My hill climbing clinic today kicked my butt!  I think it was the hardest workout I've done in years.  I really need to work on hills.  I learned so much though.  We did three repeats on a 4ish mile long hill that ended with a big incline.  The first time I didn't even make it up the hill.  After making some good adjustments I made it up the second two times we did it.  I am going to be sore though!  Some of the key things the teacher focused on were finding a good rhythm and keeping it up.  Not just dropping gears and spinning- but focusing more on holding your rhythm.  He also spoke a lot about powering your foot through the bottom of the pedal to get more power.  He spent a bunch of time showing me how to push my bike to the opposite side of the foot that was down when standing that really helped my ability to climb while standing. 

I feel exhausted, but also excited to get back out there and get up the hill faster!

kevinbe - 2012-05-06 2:04 PM Race Report.  Unnoficial Lilac Bloobsday 12K result was 52:34.  Last year I was 53:+.  This is a pr for me on this course. Perfect weather in the mid 40's and sunny with very slight breeze.  I'm pretty tired.  Think I celebrate with left over corona from Cinco de Mayo.

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-06 8:00 PM

When you guys go walking/hiking, do you track it as a run workout or sports workout? I feel like I shouldn't track it as a run, yet I do want to get an idea of the mileage on the monthly/weekly reports - especially since I can see myself doing a decent amount of hiking this summer, and am thinking of participating in a 13 mile hike later in the year that takes both trail runners and walking hikers.

The following may contain more information than you want to know - proceed with caution:

My run time is improving, but I am feeling a bit like a fraud sometimes, trying to do this. I AM SLOW!! And weak! ...and I don't even know how to swim yet!! (good thing my sprint has a 300 yard pool swim). So I'm starting to stress about this. I am also quite worried about the fact that I am quite large chested ( I am a 36 DDD - YES, with THREE D's), and I have no idea what I am going to wear that can go in the pool and support me on the run. I wear an underwire bra, a snapping "regular shape" sports bra, AND a racerback compression bra, all three at the same time, to run. I don't think that's going to work in the pool. It seems trivial, but it's stopped me from fitness endeavors before, and I don't want it to stop me anymore. (Reduction will happen after I have kids!)

I know that the truth is that none of the fitness time I've logged would've happened if I hadn't signed up for this sprint triathlon, and even if I am dead last, "it's faster than the guy on the couch" ...and I know what the answer is: "keep going", "it will come with time", etc etc, and I know it's all true - but I still feel like I don't even want people to know what I'm trying to do because I just do not fit that mold right now.

Ok - just expressing, that's all! I'm not at all thinking of giving up, by any means. These concerns will not stop me, but I do need to face them, recognize them, and move on! I'm realizing this is going to be almost as mental as it is physical (or maybe more?)

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-06 8:00 PM When you guys go walking/hiking, do you track it as a run workout or sports workout? I feel like I shouldn't track it as a run, yet I do want to get an idea of the mileage on the monthly/weekly reports - especially since I can see myself doing a decent amount of hiking this summer, and am thinking of participating in a 13 mile hike later in the year that takes both trail runners and walking hikers.

My run time is improving, but I am feeling a bit like a fraud sometimes, trying to do this. I AM SLOW!! And weak! ...and I don't even know how to swim yet!! (good thing my sprint has a 300 yard pool swim). So I'm starting to stress about this. I am also quite worried about the fact that I am quite large chested ( I am a 36 DDD - YES, with THREE D's), and I have no idea what I am going to wear that can go in the pool and support me on the run. I wear an underwire bra, a snapping "regular shape" sports bra, AND a racerback compression bra, all three at the same time, to run. I don't think that's going to work in the pool. It seems trivial, but it's stopped me from fitness endeavors before, and I don't want it to stop me anymore. (Reduction will happen after I have kids!)

I know that the truth is that none of the fitness time I've logged would've happened if I hadn't signed up for this sprint triathlon, and even if I am dead last, "it's faster than the guy on the couch" ...and I know what the answer is: "keep going", "it will come with time", etc etc, and I know it's all true - but I still feel like I don't even want people to know what I'm trying to do because I just do not fit that mold right now.

Ok - just expressing, that's all! I'm not at all thinking of giving up, by any means. These concerns will not stop me, but I do need to face them, recognize them, and move on! I'm realizing this is going to be almost as mental as it is physical (or maybe more?)

Qua17 - 2012-05-07 8:14 PM

It's race week for me and I'm pumped and a bit worried.  I just realized that my son's sub scout overnight is the night before the event, so I will probably only get 5-6 hours of sleep before having to drive more more than 2 hours despite the fact that the race is only 5 miles from my house... Damn.

With the goal of making the best out of a tough situation, I'd like some advice on transition.  I figure I could shave 2 minutes of my time if I really improve my approach.  I plan on practicing each day with the hope of taking out the guess work... but I've love your suggestions.  

So, my goal of the race is to finish as quickly as my sore and sleep depraved body will allow but I still want to do well.  Any suggestions as to which beer I should buy to motivate myself  druing the race and enjoy after crossing the finish line would be much appreciated!

 

SportzVision - 2012-05-08 7:42 AM

Napa Valley race was fun as usual. We camped Friday through Monday with my 3 year old grandson and raced on Sunday.  Not sure if that hurt or helped but I don't think it made much of a difference either way.  The course was different than last year so I can't really compare the two.  The swim was longer, the bike was the same but with more hills, and the run was mile longer.  Again the hills killed me...did I mention the 30 mile an hour wind gust and the hills?  Not sure how I feel about this race.  I didn't do horrible but I feel I should have done better especially on the run.  I did lead the BOP. Oh and I did get first in my age group for T1..tee hee gotta take the victories where I can.  

My goal was to not fear the hills and for the most part I think I handled them to the best of my ability. The run was a different story.  My legs were tired and those same hills that we just rode we had to run. There is so much more I can do in training to prepare for these.  The strength training off season helped but I think I need to maintain that during the season.  Hitting the gym tomorrow again.

 Ugh guess I am going to have to join you early risers and get something done before I leave at 6:15 in the morning.  Thanks for the push!

Qua17 - 2012-05-08 7:14 AM

It's race week for me and I'm pumped and a bit worried.  I just realized that my son's sub scout overnight is the night before the event, so I will probably only get 5-6 hours of sleep before having to drive more more than 2 hours despite the fact that the race is only 5 miles from my house... Damn.

With the goal of making the best out of a tough situation, I'd like some advice on transition.  I figure I could shave 2 minutes of my time if I really improve my approach.  I plan on practicing each day with the hope of taking out the guess work... but I've love your suggestions.  

So, my goal of the race is to finish as quickly as my sore and sleep depraved body will allow but I still want to do well.  Any suggestions as to which beer I should buy to motivate myself  druing the race and enjoy after crossing the finish line would be much appreciated!

 

thor67 - 2012-05-07 7:42 PM Okay, who did their morning workout today??

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-07 6:00 AM

My run time is improving, but I am feeling a bit like a fraud sometimes, trying to do this. I AM SLOW!! And weak! ...and I don't even know how to swim yet!!

SportzVision - 2012-05-07 9:42 PM

Napa Valley race was fun as usual. We camped Friday through Monday with my 3 year old grandson and raced on Sunday.  Not sure if that hurt or helped but I don't think it made much of a difference either way.  The course was different than last year so I can't really compare the two.  The swim was longer, the bike was the same but with more hills, and the run was mile longer.  Again the hills killed me...did I mention the 30 mile an hour wind gust and the hills?  Not sure how I feel about this race.  I didn't do horrible but I feel I should have done better especially on the run.  I did lead the BOP. Oh and I did get first in my age group for T1..tee hee gotta take the victories where I can.  

My goal was to not fear the hills and for the most part I think I handled them to the best of my ability. The run was a different story.  My legs were tired and those same hills that we just rode we had to run. There is so much more I can do in training to prepare for these.  The strength training off season helped but I think I need to maintain that during the season.  Hitting the gym tomorrow again.

 Ugh guess I am going to have to join you early risers and get something done before I leave at 6:15 in the morning.  Thanks for the push!

kevinbe - 2012-05-07 11:15 PM

Hope the race goes well adn better than expected.  You deserve it.  You've put in the effort, now go after it.  5-6 hours is better than 3-4.  Try to get good sleep the night before the sleep out.  I would suggest an easy drinking Lager...  Maybe a Boston Lager????

SportzVision - 2012-05-07 8:42 PM

Napa Valley race was fun as usual. We camped Friday through Monday with my 3 year old grandson and raced on Sunday.  Not sure if that hurt or helped but I don't think it made much of a difference either way.  The course was different than last year so I can't really compare the two.  The swim was longer, the bike was the same but with more hills, and the run was mile longer.  Again the hills killed me...did I mention the 30 mile an hour wind gust and the hills?  Not sure how I feel about this race.  I didn't do horrible but I feel I should have done better especially on the run.  I did lead the BOP. Oh and I did get first in my age group for T1..tee hee gotta take the victories where I can.  

My goal was to not fear the hills and for the most part I think I handled them to the best of my ability. The run was a different story.  My legs were tired and those same hills that we just rode we had to run. There is so much more I can do in training to prepare for these.  The strength training off season helped but I think I need to maintain that during the season.  Hitting the gym tomorrow again.

 Ugh guess I am going to have to join you early risers and get something done before I leave at 6:15 in the morning.  Thanks for the push!

SportzVision - 2012-05-07 9:42 PM

Napa Valley race was fun as usual. We camped Friday through Monday with my 3 year old grandson and raced on Sunday.  Not sure if that hurt or helped but I don't think it made much of a difference either way.  The course was different than last year so I can't really compare the two.  The swim was longer, the bike was the same but with more hills, and the run was mile longer.  Again the hills killed me...did I mention the 30 mile an hour wind gust and the hills?  Not sure how I feel about this race.  I didn't do horrible but I feel I should have done better especially on the run.  I did lead the BOP. Oh and I did get first in my age group for T1..tee hee gotta take the victories where I can.  

My goal was to not fear the hills and for the most part I think I handled them to the best of my ability. The run was a different story.  My legs were tired and those same hills that we just rode we had to run. There is so much more I can do in training to prepare for these.  The strength training off season helped but I think I need to maintain that during the season.  Hitting the gym tomorrow again.

 Ugh guess I am going to have to join you early risers and get something done before I leave at 6:15 in the morning.  Thanks for the push!

kevinbe - 2012-05-08 12:19 AM

I'm in bike focus week on the free HIM plan on this site.  My last 2 rides have = 2 flat tires.  Hey, good practice for HIM in Aug.  I've got it down to 15 minutes.  I always love a reason to go into LBS and drool over the new road bikes.