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stephsprint - 2012-05-16 4:48 AM RACES ARE COMING UP.... EVERYBODY READY? Do you know about taper/rest? Do you know about carb loading (don't load the night before)? Do you know about the pre-race warm-up that you do the day before? We can talk about these things if you are interested. I have access to very good certified triathlon coaches here. So if you don't have that kind of access, please let me know and I will post some of the things I've been taught. Some people come on here for the camaraderie (me) and some people come on for INFO.... some a little of both. Please let me know what you'd like to hear. There is SO much great information on this site, but it isn't always easy to find. If you have a spare hour each week, it's worth sitting down and going through the site and reading reading reading about triathlon. The site is chock full of experts AND very experienced triathletes. Use the knowledge. Someone else has had your question, problem issue..and someone else has answered, solved it.

Yes I want to know about all three of these!  Of course I do sprint tris and haven't done any thing longer than 10 miles, so I don't even know if these really apply to me.  Also, do any of them apply when I am going to do an extra long workout but it is not a race?

Wow...I was trained to high step it UP the steps and slowly walk down.  Of course, that was a few (ahem) years ago so I guess things have changed....

I appreciate the info - that's why I like this site so much

stephsprint - 2012-05-16 4:48 AM RACES ARE COMING UP.... EVERYBODY READY? Do you know about taper/rest? Do you know about carb loading (don't load the night before)? Do you know about the pre-race warm-up that you do the day before? We can talk about these things if you are interested. I have access to very good certified triathlon coaches here. So if you don't have that kind of access, please let me know and I will post some of the things I've been taught. Some people come on here for the camaraderie (me) and some people come on for INFO.... some a little of both. Please let me know what you'd like to hear. There is SO much great information on this site, but it isn't always easy to find. If you have a spare hour each week, it's worth sitting down and going through the site and reading reading reading about triathlon. The site is chock full of experts AND very experienced triathletes. Use the knowledge. Someone else has had your question, problem issue..and someone else has answered, solved it.

Yes please - The more info and research I can do the better!  Also, I have trouble navigating the site sometimes - are there certain areas you recommend going to for this information?  I seem to get hung up in the forums (whcih can be VERY helpful) and am unable to locate articles that might be beneficial. 

Lovey,

I am sorry to hear about your ankle.  I think it is always a good idea to get a second opinion before going under the knife. As Steph mentioned, a sports doctor that works on professional athletes will have the best background for dealing with this type of injury. 

Hope you find yourself on the mend soon.

--Marcus

Welcome back and congrats on the race.

stephsprint - 2012-05-16 7:48 AM RACES ARE COMING UP.... EVERYBODY READY? Do you know about taper/rest? Do you know about carb loading (don't load the night before)? Do you know about the pre-race warm-up that you do the day before? We can talk about these things if you are interested. I have access to very good certified triathlon coaches here. So if you don't have that kind of access, please let me know and I will post some of the things I've been taught. Some people come on here for the camaraderie (me) and some people come on for INFO.... some a little of both. Please let me know what you'd like to hear. There is SO much great information on this site, but it isn't always easy to find. If you have a spare hour each week, it's worth sitting down and going through the site and reading reading reading about triathlon. The site is chock full of experts AND very experienced triathletes. Use the knowledge. Someone else has had your question, problem issue..and someone else has answered, solved it.

Yes, please ... more info on all of these. 

Jeez Lovey I hope you heal up quick. I think your initial diagnosis from the sports doc should be credible, considering the NFL team trusts her. You are lucky to have such a resource. Do what she says.

A 45minS/50minB/30minR gym workout today. Swam 500x3. In between sets I would float on my back or tread water, not stand or hang on the side. Floating is so very relaxing, listening to the breath. Stationary biked on the 'Random' setting which is WAY F'n harder than the straight 'Hills' setting. Then ran the dread mill with increasing speeds. I feel good, but wonder if doing all 3 in one session is productive? I am not wiped out at the end and usually have to force myself to not go longer.  I'd post my logs here but I don't like the format. Maybe I/we can post my/our workouts in our thread here.

First race (maybe) Memorial Wknd. A 5K on the lower trail sections of the ski mountain. The first part of the course is a sick hill climb, then an ankle twisting descent into the woods. Logs, mud, and creek jumps abound.  Anyone know how to avoid getting scammed by Active.com? I've heard about them sneakily charging a huge subscription fee when registering for races.

And I too would like more info on such great topics as tapering and carb intake. Just about anything tri related is always a good read. 

otisbrown - 2012-05-16 12:22 PM

stephsprint - 2012-05-16 7:48 AM RACES ARE COMING UP.... EVERYBODY READY? Do you know about taper/rest? Do you know about carb loading (don't load the night before)? Do you know about the pre-race warm-up that you do the day before? We can talk about these things if you are interested. I have access to very good certified triathlon coaches here. So if you don't have that kind of access, please let me know and I will post some of the things I've been taught. Some people come on here for the camaraderie (me) and some people come on for INFO.... some a little of both. Please let me know what you'd like to hear. There is SO much great information on this site, but it isn't always easy to find. If you have a spare hour each week, it's worth sitting down and going through the site and reading reading reading about triathlon. The site is chock full of experts AND very experienced triathletes. Use the knowledge. Someone else has had your question, problem issue..and someone else has answered, solved it.

 

Yes, please ... more info on all of these. 

Yes please help me with it all.

This is the first I have heard about this and I have not used them before.  I imagine, there must be a check box for the subscription that people are missing.  If you decide to use them, keep a close eye on the $ amount being charged to your credit card. 

HTH Marcus

Lots to catch up on!

Lovey – so sorry about your ankle. Hope your recovery is speedy.

Skibum – If you’re referring to the ‘free trial’ offered at the end of race registration on Active, I think you just have to look for the veeerrryyy small ‘no thanks’. (?) I've seen it with both of my race registrations so far this year.  Hope the new job is going well.

Oak – Congrats on your race & going smoke free.  I’m with Aeneah:  repeating “I can do anything for __ minutes” can help get through some tough times.  Works with training too!

Zbridget, Deehtz, & Amybecca – congrats to you all on your races!

Susie- congrats on your grad!!

Steph - the more info the better!

So May has been a bit of a busy month – no time to post, but have uploaded most of my workouts. My first sprint is this Sunday and there’s nothing like the new tri top and shorts to remind a gal of her figure flaws, lol. 

I had planned an OWS for last weekend, but the lake weeds and the ginormous splashing carp made me rethink it.  I’ll try again Memorial Day Wknd to decide if the wetsuit is worth the bother for Sherox in June.  This first race is a pool swim – Olympic length pool, haven’t done that since high school!

I’m anxiously awaiting the opening of the outdoor pool at the gym.  I have been so frustrated lately, arriving at 5am only to find the lap pool completely full, and the Masters team starting at 5:30 everyday, forcing me to swim in the ‘leisure’ pool.  Yuck. Maybe I’m just picking the wrong days to swim.

 On the other hand, I got a great brick workout in yesterday.  Gorgeous weather, bike path not too busy, put me in a fantastic mood the whole day.  Had a tire clinic at the gym, met the cycle club coordinator, got some good tips and practice fixing flats (& more free stuff!). Tomorrow is packet pickup, a Cycling 101 clinic and Sunday is the race.  Weather is supposed to be warm, but hopefully no rain.  Need more transition practice – I’m going to forget about little things like tying my hair back before the swim. Hopefully I can get a few easy laps in the pool Saturday morning.   

Pre-race tips anyone? TG its almost F!

Terri

How is everyone working to get faster on their bikes? I'm sure this is a broad question, but cycling is so new to me that I feel like it's the area I have the most room for improvement on. My gadgets tell me I was riding at about (sigh) 11 miles an hour...and now I'm up to about 13 (since early March). My cadence has increased to about 85 (and I was consciously working on that), but what can I do now to make progress in the next few months? I feel like the slooooooowest thing on the road.

Happy Friday Everyone!!  Another weekend is here. 

Tomorrow I have my first race of the season and I am looking forward to it.  There is a small chance that I might be able to place in this race as the field is typically small (150ish) and last year I wasn't that far off.

Sunday I will do my first real bike ride of the season.  Hoping that my pace will be on point, but we will see. 

Swim Smooth posted a blog today regarding breathing.  Here is the linky: http://www.feelforthewater.com/2012/05/two-quick-tips-if-you-struggle-with.html

The article got me thinking about my stroke and what happens to my arm when I take a breath. For some reason, I dont think it is straight out in front.  Something I will focus on the next time I am in the pool.  

Have a great weekend and good luck to anyone else that has a race this weekend.

--Marcus