The newbie bumpable thread (Page 2)

TH3_FRB - 2005-06-02 11:00 AM

So, back to training intensity.  While I understand that it might be difficult to hold yourself back early in the training season, I suggest training only in the aerobic zones for at least 2-3 months before you attempt any intense workouts.  You really need that strong base to build power later in the season.  Eventually you can begin to add tempo/threshold runs, which will train your body to more efficiently deal with lactic acid and allow you to ride the boundary of your LT, which is key during long races where you can't afford to get into oxygen debt until the final miles. 

prambition - 2005-06-15 1:22 AM

Thanks for all the info in your post. My first Sprint Tri is in September and I'm in week four of training. I've been following the Couch to Sprint training plan on this site and I'm really enjoying it.

This week I've run into a bit of a problem that I am looking for suggestions on. I live in Anchorage, Alaska (any other Alaskans on this site please let me know) and there are a lot of places that I don't feel safe biking by myself. 1) Because of moose that frequent the trails as well as your occassional black bear 2) Because many trails are frequented by intoxicated individuals who are camping in the woods off the trails as their home 3) As a female by myself I don't feel very confident or safe in either encounter should they occur. My problem is that unfortunately I don't have any friends training with me right now so if I can't find a friend to bike with me...I don't bike. I've been able to get through the first 3 weeks and not miss a bike but last week I missed both bikes and I'm UTTERLY FRUSTRATED.

I'm working on finding some bike trails that are less frequented by #1-3 and looking for a beginner's biking club or group of people. But...especially the ladies out there...do you have any suggestions for biking by yourself? Please help.

cobi - 2005-08-31 2:54 PMI don't get it.