JFord Bradleyd3 2013 Spring Group- Closed (Page 18)

March goals:

S:  14600.00 Yards 
B:  294.70 Miles
R:  82.80 Miles

Going with my HIM per week, I get-

Swim: 7200m, Bike: 252 miles, Run: 58.5

Definitely nowhere near some of the mileage you guys are putting up.  Feelings of inadequacy abound, lol!

That is based on my training plan and what it calls for.

Your quote is spot on.  My A race this year is an Olympic (Mid-August) and I'm really nervous about it (First year of triathlons ever).  Actually...only nervous about the swim.  That's a REALLY long swim.  1500m.  I'm hoping to feel the same as you in the next year or so. 

As for March Challenge....I REALLY need to work on the swim.  I am going to stay totally focused on that and push myself to get 10000 yds.  This will be a serious struggle for me as swimming is very difficult.  This is the focus because my Olympic training plan starts in the beginning of April.  A great way to lay down the swimming base for the 20 week training program!!!

EV3110 - 2013-03-04 5:56 PM

kenb - 2013-03-04 3:22 PMWell I didn't follow my training plan this weekend, I ran a half marathon, and then finished with a 20 mile bike ride home. During the run I kept thinking there was no way I could do this again , but the ride wasn't bad, I think it actually loosened my legs up some.

I'd say that's an awesome training day! Great job on the "reverse brick" !

HERE!  HERE!  I second that, "great job".  Love the way you created the opportunity to get on the bike.  What is your "A" race?  Full distance or 70.3?  I ran 7 miles tonight and was thinking about similar comparisons myself.  I kept saying, 'ok, run this pace, twice as far and after I swim and cycle for about 3 hours....'  We all must be very optimistic people by nature

Anyone ever see that line that goes something like, "God created the marathon to keep man from doing really stupid stuff....I bet he had a heart attack when man created the Ironman!"  I think it was at the bottom of someone's post.  funny I thought.

Nice job Ken! Never trust those "during the run" thoughts!

I can completely relate to that.  It's gets overwhelming sometimes with work, a family and all the training.  I always forget that work and family usually end up being the equivalent of 3 training sessions per week at least.  They just happen to be a 12 hour training session. 

I think it's more important to listen to our bodies, NOT our minds as those always betray us, for days off.  Sometimes it's just necessary.

BTW...I just noticed the Green star on my profile.....I'm so proud!!!!

just found out my pool is closed until Friday due to maintenance issues! Totally screws up my plans, so I hatched a new plan!

I think tomorrow I am going to get up and do a brick!  Maybe ride the trainer for awhile and then hit the streets. Sounds like a good plan huh?  But will it happen???

Oh it happened!  and it was glorious!

Finally after waiting 8 weeks for various reasons I was able to get out on my new tri bike and ride.  Braved the 22 mph winds for a nice 17 mile ride, good thing was only about 10 miles of that was into the wind.  I was surprised that my ride was so slow though.  Garmin had my speed at an average of 17  and the bike computer had me at 16.8.  I was hoping for closer to 20 but that will come with time.  The one thing I do know is that I need to get a new seat!

I think that ride brought back my motivation and I am ready to get serious now this month.

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DAILY TRAININGS

Oh I know this feeling all too well. Been there too many times. It sucks, I agree.  The cold makes it worse, Im sure. So listen carefully................JUST DO IT!!!!!  That. Is. All.  Jump back in it, keep your nutrition clean (enough), and go do something that makes you sweat. 

That seat thing is crazy.  I have had my tri bike for about 6 months.  I am still in search of a great seat. 
I experienced the same thing on my bike with my speed.  I was just telling my husband that I am not so excited to race in two weeks because I feel I am not at the speed I was on my road bike.  I'm told (for me anyway) that if I am not in the aero position, I am wasting my time on a tri bike.  With my seat not quite comfortable, I sit up too often which defeats the whole point of a tri bike.

Getting geared up for my next indoor Tri today.  Nerves are getting to me because it is at my home gym, and it is put on by the Tri team here in town.  Wish my training would have been a little more on point for this one, but life happens. 

Here are my goal times for today:

500m Swim: 9:30         6 mile stationary bike: under 18min        2 mile run:   Under 21 min

should put me in all just under 50 min and closer to that 45 min end of indoor season goal.