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 2011-02-08 12:34 PM in reply to: #3344433 |
Master  2372   |  Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSEDjennitris - 2011-02-08 7:20 AM So, I was out most of last week with a death in the family. I was barely able to get in a quick run here or there. Terrible week. This week I'm trying to put in as many hours as I can - especially on the bike and in the pool. My question - I'm leaving on a cruise Saturday for a week. I know I'll be able to run on the treadmills and use the spin bikes occassionaly, but no way to get a swim workout in. I'm stressing about it since I had such a bad week last week - when we planned the trip I hadn't planned on taking two light weeks in the same month, but can't do anything about that now. Any advice? There is a pretty good weight room on the ship, are there any specific workouts I can do to keep my "swimming muscles" engaged? BTW, I'm about 7 weeks in to the 20 week HIM plan. Thanks. If you are serious about dryland training for swimming, grab this book quick. I have it - it is superb. Relevant exercises to hone in on for freestyle to get you started - lat pulldowns, straight arm pulldowns, diagonal wood chop exercise, planks, trunk twists, rotator cuff exercise. Those in any combination will hold you for a week on a boat. My favorites are the rotator cuff, straight arm pulldown, and trunk twists. The rotator cuff and pulldowns are with reasonably light weights with the intention of doing a few sets of 20. No need to go to failure here - you'll feel it the next day. Trunk twists are body weight only. I have used these to good success (my times are actually getting into the "decent" range). Edited by sand101 2011-02-08 12:37 PM |
| 2011-02-08 2:35 PM in reply to: #3344433 |
Extreme Veteran 1005  Sykesville | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED jennitris - 2011-02-08 8:20 AM So, I was out most of last week with a death in the family. I was barely able to get in a quick run here or there. Terrible week. This week I'm trying to put in as many hours as I can - especially on the bike and in the pool. My question - I'm leaving on a cruise Saturday for a week. I know I'll be able to run on the treadmills and use the spin bikes occassionaly, but no way to get a swim workout in. I'm stressing about it since I had such a bad week last week - when we planned the trip I hadn't planned on taking two light weeks in the same month, but can't do anything about that now. Any advice? There is a pretty good weight room on the ship, are there any specific workouts I can do to keep my "swimming muscles" engaged? BTW, I'm about 7 weeks in to the 20 week HIM plan. Thanks. I'm really sorry to hear that. Personally I wouldn't worry too much about the swimming. You'll loose some fitness but you'll still have about 12 weeks of training left when you get back from you vacation. Hit the pool when you get back and see how you feel, then Mark and some of the swimming gurus can help you adjust your training. |
| 2011-02-08 2:47 PM in reply to: #3344433 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED jennitris - 2011-02-08 7:20 AM So, I was out most of last week with a death in the family. I was barely able to get in a quick run here or there. Terrible week. This week I'm trying to put in as many hours as I can - especially on the bike and in the pool. My question - I'm leaving on a cruise Saturday for a week. I know I'll be able to run on the treadmills and use the spin bikes occassionaly, but no way to get a swim workout in. I'm stressing about it since I had such a bad week last week - when we planned the trip I hadn't planned on taking two light weeks in the same month, but can't do anything about that now. Any advice? There is a pretty good weight room on the ship, are there any specific workouts I can do to keep my "swimming muscles" engaged? BTW, I'm about 7 weeks in to the 20 week HIM plan. Thanks. Sorry, about the death. Where are you going on the cruise? |
| 2011-02-08 2:48 PM in reply to: #3256548 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Wishing the BHAM crew good luck this weekend. My plans have fallen apart and I'll be a DNS. |
| 2011-02-09 1:15 PM in reply to: #3345532 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-08 2:48 PM Wishing the BHAM crew good luck this weekend. My plans have fallen apart and I'll be a DNS. Nothing serious I hope. Soemone kick my azz and make me go to the pool. |
| 2011-02-09 2:58 PM in reply to: #3256548 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... |
| 2011-02-09 3:01 PM in reply to: #3344433 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED jennitris - 2011-02-08 7:20 AM So, I was out most of last week with a death in the family. I was barely able to get in a quick run here or there. Terrible week. This week I'm trying to put in as many hours as I can - especially on the bike and in the pool. My question - I'm leaving on a cruise Saturday for a week. I know I'll be able to run on the treadmills and use the spin bikes occassionaly, but no way to get a swim workout in. I'm stressing about it since I had such a bad week last week - when we planned the trip I hadn't planned on taking two light weeks in the same month, but can't do anything about that now. Any advice? There is a pretty good weight room on the ship, are there any specific workouts I can do to keep my "swimming muscles" engaged? BTW, I'm about 7 weeks in to the 20 week HIM plan. Thanks. So sorry for your loss. I hope you are getting back into a routine. And I hope you have a good time on your cruise -- don't stress too much over the swimming. You'll be in a much better frame of mind when you get back and can (hopefully) devote time to the pool. But if you feel the need, go splash around in one of the pools on the ship! |
| 2011-02-09 4:41 PM in reply to: #3347518 |
Master 2372 | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Sledge - 2011-02-09 2:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... Did an 8k two weeks ago. Not a bad distance. Sure didn't hurt as much as a 5k does. |
| 2011-02-10 8:26 AM in reply to: #3347518 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Sledge - 2011-02-09 2:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... I've heard it put this way - the distances b/t an 8k & a 10k are just short enought to make you THINK you can go wide open, but are REALLY just long enough to teach you that you can't. But they're fun! |
| 2011-02-10 8:28 AM in reply to: #3345532 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-08 2:48 PM Wishing the BHAM crew good luck this weekend. My plans have fallen apart and I'll be a DNS. Hope it's nothing serious. And thanks for the good vibes. Oh, and those heading to BHM for the race, head to the AL forums!  |
| 2011-02-10 8:32 AM in reply to: #3347518 |
Pro 6582  Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Sledge - 2011-02-09 3:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... They couldn't find the extra 50 yards to call it a 5 miler! I like 8k's, not as intense of a "hurt" as a 5k, but it still hurts.  Best of luck... |
| 2011-02-10 11:17 AM in reply to: #3345532 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-08 2:48 PM Wishing the BHAM crew good luck this weekend. My plans have fallen apart and I'll be a DNS. Hope nothing serious and you get back in the saddle soon. Good luck with the Bham crew this weekend. All the training is behind you, have a good race and enjoy it. |
| 2011-02-11 9:25 AM in reply to: #3348799 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED pilotzs - 2011-02-10 11:17 AM BamaDC - 2011-02-08 2:48 PM Wishing the BHAM crew good luck this weekend. My plans have fallen apart and I'll be a DNS. Hope nothing serious and you get back in the saddle soon. Good luck with the Bham crew this weekend. All the training is behind you, have a good race and enjoy it. Everything is fine. No one to watch the kids. |
| 2011-02-11 9:26 AM in reply to: #3256548 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED When is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. |
| 2011-02-11 10:42 AM in reply to: #3350187 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-11 9:26 AM When is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. March 12, sprint April 17, NOLA HIM |
| 2011-02-11 12:23 PM in reply to: #3350187 |
Master 2372 | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-11 9:26 AM When is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. Buster in June. Before that I am definitely doing the 3.3 mile swim again and I am toying with the thought of taking a start with the Cat 5s in the Tour de Tuscaloosa. |
| 2011-02-11 4:21 PM in reply to: #3350187 |
Veteran 341 Orangevale, CA | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-11 7:26 AMWhen is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. Oceanside HIM - 4/2On the fence about Wildflower Oly - 5/1 Edited by croyston 2011-02-11 4:22 PM |
| 2011-02-11 7:17 PM in reply to: #3350187 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-11 9:26 AM When is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. Late for me too! Buster Britton in June. I'll be racing Mercedes Half Marathon and the Pensacola Bridge Swim before then though. I'm still looking for either a 5k or 10k for late April too... |
| 2011-02-12 7:36 AM in reply to: #3350187 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED BamaDC - 2011-02-11 9:26 AM When is everyones first triathlon? I'm getting a late start, Buster Britton in June. Mine will possibly be in May, as I'm looking at Memphis in May again on May 21-22. Can't decide on the Olympic or sprint. Should I even consider an early season Olympic? After that, not sure. Probably Buster Britton or Grandman for sure. Nothing else on the schedule yet, except Rocketman. I'm also thinking of doing a bike tour at some point this spring. |
| 2011-02-12 2:55 PM in reply to: #3348408 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Donto - 2011-02-10 8:32 AM Sledge - 2011-02-09 3:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... They couldn't find the extra 50 yards to call it a 5 miler! I like 8k's, not as intense of a "hurt" as a 5k, but it still hurts.  Best of luck...My Garmin said 4.99 miles at the end -- I guess I didn't run enough tangents! But I may have banished a few racing demons today, thank goodness. I finished first in my age group and only 30 seconds behind the Grand Master winner. It was just a local race, but there was a decent turnout. Maybe this will give me the kick-start needed to get back into racing again!!??? |
| 2011-02-12 5:10 PM in reply to: #3352030 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Sledge - 2011-02-12 2:55 PM Donto - 2011-02-10 8:32 AM Sledge - 2011-02-09 3:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... They couldn't find the extra 50 yards to call it a 5 miler! I like 8k's, not as intense of a "hurt" as a 5k, but it still hurts. Best of luck...My Garmin said 4.99 miles at the end -- I guess I didn't run enough tangents! But I may have banished a few racing demons today, thank goodness. I finished first in my age group and only 30 seconds behind the Grand Master winner. It was just a local race, but there was a decent turnout. Maybe this will give me the kick-start needed to get back into racing again!!??? Hey congrats! Thats awesome. You must have been hammering. Looking for a few other race reports from the rest of the Bama crew. How did it go folks? |
| 2011-02-13 6:01 AM in reply to: #3352030 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED Sledge - 2011-02-12 2:55 PM ... I finished first in my age group and only 30 seconds behind the Grand Master winner. It was just a local race, but there was a decent turnout. ... Never downplay your victories. Everyone had the opportunity to get out there, you did, and you won! HOORAH |
| 2011-02-13 6:02 AM in reply to: #3352148 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED |
| 2011-02-13 11:25 AM in reply to: #3352504 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED LostSheep - 2011-02-13 6:01 AM Sledge - 2011-02-12 2:55 PM ... I finished first in my age group and only 30 seconds behind the Grand Master winner. It was just a local race, but there was a decent turnout. ... Never downplay your victories. Everyone had the opportunity to get out there, you did, and you won! HOORAH You are right, and thanks. Bad habit of mine, always downplaying achievements. I am honestly happy with my performance, and it is doubly nice to prove to my doctor that he was wrong. Before my knee surgery, he said that I may not get back to where I was. At that time I joked with him that he was wrong, but now I can show him too. I hope the race everyone else is doing today is going well... Can't wait to hear about it.
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| 2011-02-13 11:26 AM in reply to: #3352148 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED titeloops - 2011-02-12 5:10 PM Sledge - 2011-02-12 2:55 PM Donto - 2011-02-10 8:32 AM Sledge - 2011-02-09 3:58 PM Just signed up for a running race this weekend -- an 8K. Who in their right mind actually plans an 8K race? A 5 or a 10, yes, but an 8??? Anyway, nerves are kicking in already... They couldn't find the extra 50 yards to call it a 5 miler! I like 8k's, not as intense of a "hurt" as a 5k, but it still hurts. Best of luck...My Garmin said 4.99 miles at the end -- I guess I didn't run enough tangents! But I may have banished a few racing demons today, thank goodness. I finished first in my age group and only 30 seconds behind the Grand Master winner. It was just a local race, but there was a decent turnout. Maybe this will give me the kick-start needed to get back into racing again!!??? Hey congrats! Thats awesome. You must have been hammering. Looking for a few other race reports from the rest of the Bama crew. How did it go folks? Funny you should say "You must have been hammering" -- Hammer is my last name, for real! |
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