JustMike's Group - FULL (Page 2)

HollyW - 2010-02-12 6:56 AM

JustMike - 2010-02-10 10:04 PM Welcome Holly, nice to have you! 

and join up with a cycle group.  I figure going out on group rides will tend to push me a little harder than I do on my own.   

  

tri808 - 2010-02-11 5:43 PM

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Using the HR zone calculator from BT, I plugged in 172 into the lactate threshold box and got the following calculations.  Does this seem right? 

HollyW - 2010-02-12 10:56 AM

JustMike - 2010-02-10 10:04 PM Welcome Holly, nice to have you! 

I agree, it's really difficult to fit it all in. 

So, what are your plans for increasing power on the bike? How did you determine that was a limiter?  It's interesting that you bring this up because power on the bike and the run (quads I think) are both pretty significant limiters for me.  Do you train with a power tap?

I recently went to a college kinesiology lab to have my VO2Max tested along with my body fat, the rate at which i burn calories on the bike, and some other stuff.  The VO2Max test was a max effort test, and my legs were done at around 340ish watts I think, while my heart rate was still only in the 150s.  It was really disappointing.  So, anyway, I'm also very interested in developing leg strength this year.   So far my plan has been anerobic intervals, spending lots of time in power zone 3 on every ride as even that is rather difficult for me, and resistance training (kettlebells).  So far I've made some huge improvements, but I've only been working on this about three weeks. 

As far as determining that this is a limiter - When I go out for a ride and it's easy wind, light on the hills I can ride for quite a while at a pretty good pace.  However, once the wind starts up and/or I hit the hills I completely fall apart.  Right now I am trying to ride 3 times a week so my "plan"  is to be more consistant with my weight training (which I have not been in the past), spin class once a week, interval training on my own once a week and join up with a cycle group.  I figure going out on group rides will tend to push me a little harder than I do on my own.  

I have never trained with a power tap....I really don't even use my HR Moniter, though I guess I should probably start.  Has using power tap really made a big difference for you?  

imbr0gli0 - 2010-02-09 11:09 AMHi Mike, I'm Paul. I would like to join your mentor group. I am 33 years old and live in Mobile, Al. I am 5'8" and 175 lbs. Currently, I am running about 21% bf. I have completed one super sprint triathlon in September of 09' which capped off about 8 months of weight loss for me. I started my weight loss journey at 220 lbs. I have leveled off at my current weight and can't seem to drop any more. I did slack off the aerobic training during the winter and went to heavier weight programs. I am now back on track with my triathlon training and have several races planned soon.My planned races include: *Bold Eagle Triathlon April 25th (Olympic Length)*Three Mile Bridge Swim May 29th (5K Swim)*Grandman Triathlon June 5th (Sprint Length)*Coastal Triathlon September 11th (Olympic Length)*Several 5K's and a 10KCurrently, I am not a fast biker or runner. I can generally hold my own on swim speed. My goals are:*Improve overall speed and distance.*Complete the races listed. I don't have any set time goals for the first two races. I will set some time goals for the second two races.*I want to build to a Half Ironman next year and a Full Ironman in 2012.*I also want to lose enough fat to get below 10% bf. My biggest obstacle is making myself get out there every day. I have to train early or late because of work, and I train alone. This makes it too easy for me to skip out on training. I am using the training logs and currently following the 12 week Olympic training plan. I would love to join your group to get a little encouragement, accountability and some tips along the way.

tri808 - 2010-02-12 2:54 PM LT does differ in each exercise right?  I would expect my LT on the bike to be quite a bit lower.

JustMike - 2010-02-15 2:29 AM

That's exactly correct!  How is zone based training going for you?

globetruck - 2010-02-14 7:06 PM Hello there Mike! Congrats on your amazing accomplishments! I'd definitely learn from this and I'd love to join your group.My name is Justin, I'm 35, 6'1" and about 185 lbs and currently live in Montgomery AL. I'm likely moving in June, so I don't really know my tri schedule.I'm a decent swimmer, a slightly-below-average biker, and a horrific runner. I've done a bunch of sprints and a few olympics, but I've never really trained specifically for a tri. Every time I've done a tri, I come out of the water feeling great, start getting passed by a few people on the bike, and by the time I get to the run, I'm getting passed by geriatrics pulling their walkers and oxygen tanks! But somehow I've always felt incredible at the finish line, and my goal is a 1/2 IM this fall or next spring (depending on where I move to and how my running progresses). My goals:- smartly manage my running; able to run 15 miles without injury- get comfortable on my new tri bike- increase brick training- 1/2 IM fall of 2010P.S. Hey imbr0gli0 - seems like you're nearly my twin! Hope to see you at some tris this spring/summer!

onevette80 - 2010-02-15 9:05 AM Id like to join your group.
Im Ryan, 27, married for 7 yrs, with an 18 month old little girl. 
I ran track in high school and got my first road bike in college.  Last yr i decided to put the 2 together and do a tri.  I hadn't run or ridden in a couple years and had gained quite a bit of weight sitting behind a desk!  I started training about 8 wks before my first tri.  I had set a goal that id do a sprint in '09, sprints and olys in '10, a half in '11, and .......  dreams of kona...... lol
I finished the sprint and then got busy with life.  Besides my 8-5 desk job as an engineer, i have a shop building street rods on the side.  Now its time to get back on the ball!!!  I need some people to help keep me on top of training!  As you can see from my log........... Its been awhile
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jayhawkrichie - 2010-02-15 9:19 PM Although, I have been doing the Couch to 5K program for a couple of weeks, I am going to start incorporating biking and swimming starting tomorrow.  It is unusually cold here in the panhandle of florida, so I am going to do a spinning class tomorrow, and try to run on the treadmill.

My first race is actually a 5K on Memorial Day, and then a My First Tri on June 19th.  I am finding nutrition to be the most difficult.  I have started eating healthier and actually find that I'm not hungry and not eating nearly as much as I thought I would.

I'm down to 194 as of this morning with a ways to go. 

onevette80 - 2010-02-16 7:32 AM
Huh?  If I think about running I get hungry!!! 

HollyW - 2010-02-16 9:11 PM

Nutrition has been tough for me as well.  The more I work out the hungrier I get.  Keeping track of what I eat and going grocery shopping more often instead of eating out all the time has helped me tremendously.