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 2011-01-12 10:31 AM in reply to: #3294627 |
Extreme Veteran  1700    Normal, Ill. |  Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSEDtmoran80 - 2011-01-12 10:27 AM I did that 15% treadmill workout today and it was good. I only did 1 mile in 13:30 and my HR was fairly high and I was sweating like a pig -haha I am going to really try and incorporate this on light run days to reduce stress on my legs. I may try that tonight. There is also a program the Vision Fitness folks are high on on their treadmills. 20 mins. Basically a run walk at elevation. |
| 2011-01-12 12:38 PM in reply to: #3293707 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED IceManScott - 2011-01-11 9:50 PM One thing I had to learn on the swim and the run - if I don't breath all the way out, I can't breath in. I have to push the air out and then my body had no choice but to fill my lungs with fresh air. If I don't then stale air builds up and I feel like I'm out of breath all the time. Also on the swim, trust me, if you keep swimming through that initial feeling of breathlessness, it passes. Your body is shifting ways of burning O2 or so my coach says...so if I just keep stroking and breathing through it, it will pass...Breath out, breath in...repeat. Relaxing is critical. The water is my friend, the water is my friend. Works... Thanks IceMan |
| 2011-01-12 1:33 PM in reply to: #3294627 |
Veteran 446 | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED tmoran80 - 2011-01-12 10:27 AMI did that 15% treadmill workout today and it was good. I only did 1 mile in 13:30 and my HR was fairly high and I was sweating like a pig -haha I am going to really try and incorporate this on light run days to reduce stress on my legs. |
| 2011-01-12 3:25 PM in reply to: #3295199 |
Regular 95 Augusta, GA | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Tim and Dave.....No need for the snow run now, it is all gone here. I just have to get over my distain for the cold run. But I did go ahead and hit the treadmill yesterday so I am not too far behind where I want to be. Has anyone used a blance/wobble board? I got one for Christmas and used it today for the first time. I love it. For a simple and inexpensive item, it works all those little muscles great. I placed my first race (5k) on my planned race list this week. I would have signed up, but the site is not set up yet. I am excited to get this one under my belt. March 5 can't come quick enough! |
| 2011-01-12 5:29 PM in reply to: #3293669 |
Veteran 241 Mass. | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Well I just finished getting two feet of snow out of my driveway. It should count for something even if I used the snowblower right? How much did you guys get Deb? |
| 2011-01-12 6:10 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Hey Team. |
. The roads were clear getting home but I was stressed getting there this morning.| 2011-01-12 7:45 PM in reply to: #3294096 |
Veteran 156 CLAREMORE, Oklahoma | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED robburkett - 2011-01-12 7:46 AM Had a pretty decent swim yesterday except on the drills. I felt dreadfully slow on the Closed Fist drill and can't really get into Swim Golf as I find myself losing focus on form. In fact, I wanted to throw that drill out completely because I don't really get the reason for it. Isn't it just diagnosing a symptom and not the cause? 4.4 miles on tap today and I'm stoked. I usually have a hard time containing myslef as I sometimes have 4 miles to do and throw down 6 just because I feel like it. Methinks that this is causing some of my nagging issues. Need to build a little slower. It's good to know I'm not the only one that doesn't get that swim golf drill. I always end up losing count towards the end or not doing the math fast enough before my rest is complete. |
| 2011-01-12 7:56 PM in reply to: #3295775 |
Extreme Veteran 828 North Shore, MA. | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED kdevarenne - 2011-01-12 6:29 PM Well I just finished getting two feet of snow out of my driveway. It should count for something even if I used the snowblower right? How much did you guys get Deb? LOL - NO! it totally doesn't count if you used a snowblower! - We got 24.5 inches in the end and shoveled it with a REAL shovel! Managed to brave the roads and get to the computrainer class tonight- which are still awful! Different person 'teaching' tonight - I can't remember the last time I have felt SO frustrated. She was speaking in 'bike' and it was like a foreign language. I felt I would have been better at home on my own trainer. Not a good workout. (snow..jpg) Attachments ---------------- snow..jpg (72KB - 10 downloads) |
| 2011-01-12 7:59 PM in reply to: #3296004 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED cheekymonkeys1 - 2011-01-12 8:56 PM kdevarenne - 2011-01-12 6:29 PM Well I just finished getting two feet of snow out of my driveway. It should count for something even if I used the snowblower right? How much did you guys get Deb? LOL - NO! it totally doesn't count if you used a snowblower! - We got 24.5 inches in the end and shoveled it with a REAL shovel! Managed to brave the roads and get to the computrainer class tonight- which are still awful! Different person 'teaching' tonight - I can't remember the last time I have felt SO frustrated. She was speaking in 'bike' and it was like a foreign language. I felt I would have been better at home on my own trainer. Not a good workout. OK - nice pic - I take it back - I guess we did not get any snow compared to that - all we got was 5 cm LOL. Where do you live? Sorry to hear about your bike workout. |
| 2011-01-12 8:00 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Just downloaded my first official plan for training - The Michael Pates Total Sprint 22 Weeks - I am excited - now it is time to pick some races. |
| 2011-01-12 8:43 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Deb I hope you were out on your race bike in that weather, a true racer would.lol I have not tried the wobble board but I use a bosa (SP) half ball and that works the small muscles great. KC keep watching the BT classifieds there always seems to be spinnervals or other dvd that are much cheaper than new. |
| 2011-01-12 8:50 PM in reply to: #3296104 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED razorxp - 2011-01-12 9:43 PM Deb I hope you were out on your race bike in that weather, a true racer would.lol I have not tried the wobble board but I use a bosa (SP) half ball and that works the small muscles great. KC keep watching the BT classifieds there always seems to be spinnervals or other dvd that are much cheaper than new. Thanks Coach |
| 2011-01-12 8:54 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED 3 potential races in my training log for 2011 - all Sprints. Now just waiting for on line registration to begin. Sunday June 19th, Leamington Ontario Sunday July 17, Gravenhurst Ontario Sunday August 28, Toronto Island |
| 2011-01-12 10:55 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Member 19 springfield il | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Really good info in the posts! Erin your enthusiasm is contagious  , congrats on all your efforts.Scott your insight on breathing was just what I needed to hear (read). As far as the specific swimming drills; is this all apart of the total immersion program? Tim your tri schedule looks great. Any advice on how far apart to schedule events? I would like to do at least 2 possible 3, plus a century ride on 9/11 Dave could you post more info the gear swaps? You guys are the best!! Have a great Thursday!!! Small victories.... MaryS |
| 2011-01-13 6:57 AM in reply to: #3256300 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Lockport, IL | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED I HATE RUNNING ON A TREADMILL! I took one for my fiance and went to the gym with her. That put me indoors on a run for the first time in months. UGH! I could not cooldown to save my life. I wanted to focus on staying in zone and got so concerned that I would overheat and crank up mt HR too much that it was distracting. I think I ended up slower as a result. Has anyone else had this experience? 1500yd swim and then spin class today. I even put myself "Out of Office" for my swim. I love working from home. And some exciting news - got a used XTerra Votrex 3 full wetsuit in the mail yesterday! It's got of couple of tiny fingernail tears in it but you can't beat the deal I got on it! Tried it on and it fit perfectly. So, aside from replacing the Barracuda Swim Mask I am currently using and some tri-bike shoes, I am all set as far as gear is concerned for the coming season! Edited by robburkett 2011-01-13 7:01 AM |
| 2011-01-13 7:57 AM in reply to: #3296451 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED robburkett - 2011-01-13 6:57 AM I HATE RUNNING ON A TREADMILL! I took one for my fiance and went to the gym with her. That put me indoors on a run for the first time in months. UGH! I could not cooldown to save my life. I wanted to focus on staying in zone and got so concerned that I would overheat and crank up mt HR too much that it was distracting. I think I ended up slower as a result. Has anyone else had this experience? 1500yd swim and then spin class today. I even put myself "Out of Office" for my swim. I love working from home. And some exciting news - got a used XTerra Votrex 3 full wetsuit in the mail yesterday! It's got of couple of tiny fingernail tears in it but you can't beat the deal I got on it! Tried it on and it fit perfectly. So, aside from replacing the Barracuda Swim Mask I am currently using and some tri-bike shoes, I am all set as far as gear is concerned for the coming season! We bought a Vision Fitness treadmill last month. I love the convenience. I fell on a 10 mile run after dark last summer and really screwed myself up. This will take that risk away. If I get backed up during the day and have to run after darm, I can do it downstairs. Same now with the ice and snow. And no line at the gym waiting for equipment. As for pace, I found a chart. http://www.hillrunner.com/training/tmillchart.php It figures pace from your mph and elevation. I'm unsure what you mean you couldn't cool down. The basement is finished with low ceilings and cool when I start, hot soon afterward. I have a fan on me and I'm going to invest in a better one this weekend. But actually running hot for me is good training. Last summer I melted at 85 degrees. I have to get used to going harder in heat. So it's all good. |
| 2011-01-13 8:57 AM in reply to: #3296549 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Lockport, IL | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED IceManScott - 2011-01-13 7:57 AM robburkett - 2011-01-13 6:57 AM I HATE RUNNING ON A TREADMILL! I took one for my fiance and went to the gym with her. That put me indoors on a run for the first time in months. UGH! I could not cooldown to save my life. I wanted to focus on staying in zone and got so concerned that I would overheat and crank up mt HR too much that it was distracting. I think I ended up slower as a result. Has anyone else had this experience? 1500yd swim and then spin class today. I even put myself "Out of Office" for my swim. I love working from home. And some exciting news - got a used XTerra Votrex 3 full wetsuit in the mail yesterday! It's got of couple of tiny fingernail tears in it but you can't beat the deal I got on it! Tried it on and it fit perfectly. So, aside from replacing the Barracuda Swim Mask I am currently using and some tri-bike shoes, I am all set as far as gear is concerned for the coming season! We bought a Vision Fitness treadmill last month. I love the convenience. I fell on a 10 mile run after dark last summer and really screwed myself up. This will take that risk away. If I get backed up during the day and have to run after darm, I can do it downstairs. Same now with the ice and snow. And no line at the gym waiting for equipment. As for pace, I found a chart. http://www.hillrunner.com/training/tmillchart.php It figures pace from your mph and elevation. I'm unsure what you mean you couldn't cool down. The basement is finished with low ceilings and cool when I start, hot soon afterward. I have a fan on me and I'm going to invest in a better one this weekend. But actually running hot for me is good training. Last summer I melted at 85 degrees. I have to get used to going harder in heat. So it's all good. There was absolutely no air movement in the gym - so I was just drowning in sweat. I don't mind heat so much as long as the wicking properties of my clothes are assisted by evaporation. Wasn't getting any of that last night. |
| 2011-01-13 8:58 AM in reply to: #3296004 |
Veteran 241 Mass. | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED cheekymonkeys1 - 2011-01-12 8:56 PM kdevarenne - 2011-01-12 6:29 PM Well I just finished getting two feet of snow out of my driveway. It should count for something even if I used the snowblower right? How much did you guys get Deb? LOL - NO! it totally doesn't count if you used a snowblower! - We got 24.5 inches in the end and shoveled it with a REAL shovel! Managed to brave the roads and get to the computrainer class tonight- which are still awful! Different person 'teaching' tonight - I can't remember the last time I have felt SO frustrated. She was speaking in 'bike' and it was like a foreign language. I felt I would have been better at home on my own trainer. Not a good workout. Heh! I was going to shovel, but it broke after about five scoops.  So I had to borrow my neighbours blower. Good thing it doesn't walways come down that bad. |
| 2011-01-13 9:14 AM in reply to: #3256300 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Mary, there is nothing formal as far as gear swaps. As I have become friends with more people all you have to do is mention you are looking at a particular part and if someone is not using it they will offer it up for you to try. For instance I bout my P3 and it came with a great seat Fizik (sp) that some pay a hefty price for, but I ride the ISM so i have let a couple people try it out. As for your race schedule it depends how much of an effort you put into the race, if your going out and having fun you could do one every week if the distances are short enough. I have friends that race a series that is just about every week in the OLY distance and they just treat it as their long workouts. If you are trying to peak for a race then that might be alittle harder. KC looks like a good schedule but I'm not dragging my portable house over the bridge to Canada! lol Rob thats why its called the Dreadmill! :-) It does make you mentally stronger though. Sometimes you just have to run at how you feel or perceived effort (some train that way). Anytime you have a climate change your body has to adjust. Last time I was out west skiing I was dying at a 9mm, when at the same HR at sea level I would be around 7mm. That is great news on the wetsuit. |
| 2011-01-13 9:23 AM in reply to: #3256300 |
Veteran 151 Coldfoot, Alaska | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Overslept this morning. Almost decided to cancel my workout buy stuck with it. 1.5 mile run first. Glad I didn't look at the temp first though - it was a nice warm 12 above.  Then went to the pool where everything just seemed to "click" I did my warm-up in 8 minutes flat (2:00 pace!!!!) and was barely out of breath. Then went into my main set where I averaged 2:30 with a recovery lap after every 75. Felt like I was positively flying! It was amazing. The guy in the lane next me tried making fun of me when I got out and asked if that was all I was going to do. I calmly explained that I had done the 1200 my training plan had for the day in record time and before that had gone on a run. His jaw dropped...just a little but I saw it!! Then he made some remark about how if I learned to turn properly I could save another 15sec/100 and then I could call myself a swimmer. Meanwhile I think I only saw him swim a 50 for every 200 I did. He was talking the rest of the time! I thanked him for his opinion and walked out. Feeling GOOD! One more day and then I've made an entire week of workouts! I'm beginning to think that exercise is addictive. Must look into this phenomena some more!   I think I'll start tomorrow with a bike ride!Good luck today everyone! |
| 2011-01-13 9:48 AM in reply to: #3296785 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Lockport, IL | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED sanhador - 2011-01-13 9:23 AM Overslept this morning. Almost decided to cancel my workout buy stuck with it. 1.5 mile run first. Glad I didn't look at the temp first though - it was a nice warm 12 above. Then went to the pool where everything just seemed to "click" I did my warm-up in 8 minutes flat (2:00 pace!!!!) and was barely out of breath. Then went into my main set where I averaged 2:30 with a recovery lap after every 75. Felt like I was positively flying! It was amazing. The guy in the lane next me tried making fun of me when I got out and asked if that was all I was going to do. I calmly explained that I had done the 1200 my training plan had for the day in record time and before that had gone on a run. His jaw dropped...just a little but I saw it!! Then he made some remark about how if I learned to turn properly I could save another 15sec/100 and then I could call myself a swimmer. Meanwhile I think I only saw him swim a 50 for every 200 I did. He was talking the rest of the time! I thanked him for his opinion and walked out. Feeling GOOD! One more day and then I've made an entire week of workouts! I'm beginning to think that exercise is addictive. Must look into this phenomena some more! I think I'll start tomorrow with a bike ride!Good luck today everyone! Endorphin rush! I actually get pumped about a workout beforehand because I know how good I'm going to feel afterwards. And if I achieve new highs in the training, that's just icing on the cake. Keep up the great work! |
| 2011-01-13 12:21 PM in reply to: #3296756 |
Master 1790 \Windsor, Ontario | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED razorxp - 2011-01-13 10:14 AM Mary, there is nothing formal as far as gear swaps. As I have become friends with more people all you have to do is mention you are looking at a particular part and if someone is not using it they will offer it up for you to try. For instance I bout my P3 and it came with a great seat Fizik (sp) that some pay a hefty price for, but I ride the ISM so i have let a couple people try it out. As for your race schedule it depends how much of an effort you put into the race, if your going out and having fun you could do one every week if the distances are short enough. I have friends that race a series that is just about every week in the OLY distance and they just treat it as their long workouts. If you are trying to peak for a race then that might be alittle harder. KC looks like a good schedule but I'm not dragging my portable house over the bridge to Canada! lol Rob thats why its called the Dreadmill! :-) It does make you mentally stronger though. Sometimes you just have to run at how you feel or perceived effort (some train that way). Anytime you have a climate change your body has to adjust. Last time I was out west skiing I was dying at a 9mm, when at the same HR at sea level I would be around 7mm. That is great news on the wetsuit. Hey Coach. I am more then willing to change my schedule at any time to meet with some of our group. I put those races up so I had goals and deadlines. I am willing to go anywhere  .Also, if anyone is interested in the Leamington Sprint Tri - let me know - my sister has a cottage on Lake Erie - 15 minutes from the race site and there is room for a few people to stay there for the weekend. Nice beach for open water swim, country roads for bike and run. perfect place to get ready for a race. Hope everyone is having a great day. KC |
| 2011-01-13 1:06 PM in reply to: #3256300 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED Erin that is great. Just trying to figure how your warm-up was faster than your sets though?? Either way good job! As for being a swimmer its more fun to be a triathlete, people are always trying to get me to do flip turns ( which I can do) and I ask them how many tri's they have done kicking off a wall every 25 or 50 yards. I tend not to kick hard off the wall just to force myself to work harder. I could care less about my pool time, I worry about my race time. lol KC where is Leamington? |
| 2011-01-13 2:41 PM in reply to: #3297585 |
Expert 1566 | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED We have a bunch of meatheads at my gym who sit there and lift and curl huge weights, grunting and dropping them on the floor and I always get the feeling they are smirking at me when I sit there and curl my 20 lbs. I sometimes just want to say to them -"Yeah buddy, you got me beat on the ability to curl my own body weight but I bet you can't chase me around for 6 hours" -haha. Haven't really said that yet becasue I would probably get my *** kicked but it makes me feel so much better -haha razorxp - 2011-01-13 1:06 PM Erin that is great. Just trying to figure how your warm-up was faster than your sets though?? Either way good job! As for being a swimmer its more fun to be a triathlete, people are always trying to get me to do flip turns ( which I can do) and I ask them how many tri's they have done kicking off a wall every 25 or 50 yards. I tend not to kick hard off the wall just to force myself to work harder. I could care less about my pool time, I worry about my race time. lol KC where is Leamington? Edited by tmoran80 2011-01-13 2:42 PM |
| 2011-01-13 4:13 PM in reply to: #3297585 |
Veteran 151 Coldfoot, Alaska | Subject: RE: Razorxp Group Is CLOSED razorxp - 2011-01-13 12:06 PM Erin that is great. Just trying to figure how your warm-up was faster than your sets though?? Either way good job! As for being a swimmer its more fun to be a triathlete, people are always trying to get me to do flip turns ( which I can do) and I ask them how many tri's they have done kicking off a wall every 25 or 50 yards. I tend not to kick hard off the wall just to force myself to work harder. I could care less about my pool time, I worry about my race time. lol I took a recovery lap after every 75. So I did 75 free 25 back instead of swimming them straight. I was trying not to go too fast and gas myself. Basically I wasn't sure I could hold that pace for the whole time. Thanks! Edited by sanhador 2011-01-13 4:14 PM |
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