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Nice job!!!!!!!!!

I started training in March after 2.5 years of basically doing nothing, and I mean *nothing* other than some swimming with a pull buoy, not even walking.  I started by doing core exercises 6 days a week for a month, progressed to S, B, or R 3 day a week for another month, then bumped it up to 6 days a week.  I'm currently doing 2 swim, 2 bike, 2 run every week and am going to start doing 2 things on some days, especially one weekend day.  That being said, I'm doing my first tri, a sprint in mid-August, so I'm probably taking it a lot slower than you will be and have lower expectations for my performance.

Good luck!

ETA:  When I started "running," I actually did run/walk intervals starting with 1 min run/4 min walk, then increasing the running and decreasing the walking.

WOOOOO  HOOOOO!!!  Way to go!!!

If memory serves, you are pretty much starting from scratch, correct? With a 6 week cushion, I would start about 2 weeks of acclimation. Run/Bike for fun, stretching out the bike time for a bit longer each ride. Runs would be EZ, short and often if possible. Al this just to establish where I am. Bike would also include a couple of intervals, road sign sprint kind of things. I wouldn't really have a "focus" or plan other than to get comfortable and begin the process. The next 4 weeks or so would be a bit more focused on where I need to be, like Ben mentioned, trying to get to the start of the plan. I don't strength train at all, so I won't speak to that, but I would keep a rubber ball/stick/foam roller handy, as I imagine the tightness and soreness will start up as you get back into it.

All this is rather jello like, meaning that if after week 1 you are in a good place, than maybe start a little more "build" in week 2, rather than wait.

Congratulations Yanti and Tom!  Great job both of you!

Two word for you:  base and core

Chris made a good point about acclimating yourself to riding and running.  Focus on building a habit and having fun.  Remember that you need to go slow to go fast, think frequency instead of distance, and spend the first two weeks locating a pool that you can use.

I would definitely add core work to that along with push ups and pull ups.

Woooo hooooo, way to go, Foxy!!

Bike intervals on the road: who does 'em, what metric to you use to measure 'em (time or distance or both), and who has a few suggestions for me of some bike interval workouts?

Home again! Here's a few trip highlights (yes, you have to see pics) before I jump into playing catch-up.

-Taylor had his 7th bday and lost his first tooth...same day.

-Build-A-Bear + Carousel ride = kid memories

-He got a youth kayak as a present from us.

-Brought home my '04 Land Cruiser.

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Yeah, to add a bit, just go do some things. It's easier to change things around or add a little more when you're used to already being fairly active. Not even hard workouts or long workouts necessarily, but just doing something.

I'm not as big on jumping right into strength training things immediately, since that was mentioned before. When everything is fairly low it's not that likely something will be out of balance. If that does turn out to be the case, then it might be more appropriate to think of it as rehab or therapy. And do take care of it! That's not to say never do it otherwise, but to develop some good s/b/r habits first and then see what's not being addressed as well by those.

Mostly I'm on the trainer for them, but sometimes on the road. Time is the dominant one in there. Always. That said, I'm still mindful of the distance I'll need to keep going for that amount of time. So in town between lights & signs is terrible, for example. If you have hills to use, this is a way they can be fantastic by finding hills of an appropriate distance for the time you want at the effort you'll be doing. And it's another way to use the flexibility of intervals if you can follow the guidelines for executing the different types.

My town in on a grid. Main roads are at 1mi intersections. Since I can't get long rides in more than once a week (in good weeks), I have a 6mi loop and know where I'm going to push for up to a mile. That's the best I can do in my situation.

Yanti- Ooooooh-eeeee! Sounds, and looks, like you were busy

Tom- that's awesome!  Should I look for RR yet?

Monica- you udderly cowed that ride. And you have pics to prove it.

Matt- how was your race?

Jonathan- that rain ride...I hear Texans just grin and beer it

She obviously steered quite well and milked it for all it was worth.

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk URGH I hate falling behind on posts! Been nonstop since Sunday. Things should calm down.......Saturday maybe? LOL Lots of riding - mostly the road bike. I picked up 3 more saddles to try on the tri bike: adamo breakaway adamo Prologue Cobb max first impressions say I might like the Cobb but saturday will be the big test. Thinking about going out for a long ride with a backpack and a wrench Hope everyone's weeks are going well - in recent history looks like FOX had a great race so good job - I'll look forward to a race report. Carry on!

I have the prologue on my tri bike and really like it.  I have the Cobb on my road bike and like it too.  In fact, I probably would like it on the tri bike if for some reason I had to make the switch.  Aren't I helpful 

What a fun, memorable trip for all!  Love the pics of the kiddos on the merry-go-round with their Build-a-Bear animals.

Hey Manatees, just dropping in to update yall. 

I am back running!!!!!!!!!! I am so incredibly happy (and lucky.) As most of you know, the estimated recovery was 6 weeks but I got there in 13 days. I still have a HUGE hole in my back that is not stitched up but, other than being a little sore here and there it doesn't bother me much.  

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I'm just so happy. Don't take your good health for granted. Ever. Get out and enjoy the gift you have! 

Salty, so great to hear from you!!  I've been wondering how your recovery was going and it seems like you've made it through the worst of it in record time.  Of course - you're a speed demon so why wouldn't you?   Hope it continues to go so spectacularly!

Erin, looks like you had a blast with the kids, with lots of milestones and fun.  You must be completely exhausted, though!  Welcome home and welcome back to low humidity. 

So glad you are back in action!!  Bolded and enlarged because it bears repeating.

Woo hoo!  So glad that you are back on your feet and running again!