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 2010-09-02 7:37 AM in reply to: #3077693 |
Elite  3223    Hendersonville |  Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Grouppoohsgirl724 - 2010-09-02 1:02 AM Thanks Jessica. My clothes are actually feeling looser already. Good thing I'm married to a tailor! Gull, good work on your training. The open water swim makes me more nervous than the transitions in a tri. Wow we both have races coming up in the next few weeks. I'm nervous but I found out a former classmate that lives near me is going to be in the race and I a lady I just met over the weekend is going to join me too. The countdown is on. Maggie Very cool. It makes it so much nicer if you can do those first few races with other people you know. Jessica |
| 2010-09-04 11:39 AM in reply to: #3052887 |
Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group Completed assigned training for the week. Lost 4 pounds since I started training 2 weeks ago. One more week until race. Woot! Got my eye on a second race already but going to see how this one goes before I sign up. Maggie |
| 2010-09-05 3:40 PM in reply to: #3052887 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group Hello! I am signed up for key West December 05th Spring Tri. It will be my first. I have been building up a on all three sports for about two weeks now and ready to give the 13 (12 week for me) plan a shot. I thought I could do a bit more than what the program calls for but decided to be cautious and stick to the guidelines to avoid over training or getting injured. Although I have been working out for a couple of years, only limited on endurance so this is my change of pace for the rest of 2010....If anyone here is going to this event, please let me know....Good training to you all! RVR |
| 2010-09-06 11:26 AM in reply to: #3083051 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group Welcome to the group. Good luck with your goals. I am going to pick up a wetsuit and try some open water swims with a partner later this week. This is really stepping out. It is the reason I have avoided tri's even though I love to swim. The open water swims make me nervous. But, hopefully I will conquer that fear this week. |
| 2010-09-06 7:30 PM in reply to: #3083051 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group rvallejor - 2010-09-05 3:40 PM Hello! I am signed up for key West December 05th Spring Tri. It will be my first. I have been building up a on all three sports for about two weeks now and ready to give the 13 (12 week for me) plan a shot. I thought I could do a bit more than what the program calls for but decided to be cautious and stick to the guidelines to avoid over training or getting injured. Although I have been working out for a couple of years, only limited on endurance so this is my change of pace for the rest of 2010....If anyone here is going to this event, please let me know....Good training to you all! RVR Good job on your first weeks of training. You did the smart thing by only doing what the plan called for. I hope you really enjoy training for your first triathlon! Jessica |
| 2010-09-06 7:31 PM in reply to: #3082038 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group poohsgirl724 - 2010-09-04 11:39 AM Completed assigned training for the week. Lost 4 pounds since I started training 2 weeks ago. One more week until race. Woot! Got my eye on a second race already but going to see how this one goes before I sign up. Maggie Maggie, that is great! I can't wait to see how you do at your race! Jessica |
| 2010-09-06 9:07 PM in reply to: #3052887 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group When I run my calves are less sore than they used to be but still burn about 5 minutes into the run. I am stretching and warming up before (5 min brisk walk followed by stretching). Am I not stretching enough? Or is it always going to burn? |
| 2010-09-07 12:04 AM in reply to: #3084398 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group poohsgirl724 - 2010-09-06 7:07 PM When I run my calves are less sore than they used to be but still burn about 5 minutes into the run. I am stretching and warming up before (5 min brisk walk followed by stretching). Am I not stretching enough? Or is it always going to burn? What kind of stretching? Usually the 5 minute walk should be enough, and the usual static "lean and reach" type of stretching isn't indicated for before your workout, but after. As far as your calves, it could be fitness, it could also be shoes. How old/what type are your shoes? I find that when my shoes are getting to the replacement point, I have more aches and ouchies when I run than when my shoes are good to go. John |
| 2010-09-07 12:06 AM in reply to: #3077237 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group thegull - 2010-09-01 4:50 PM I was always curious, I kind of thought that swimmers might have a bit of a disadvantage with tri's because they usually are more top-heavy and proportioned differently than most cyclists/runners and also less used to high-impact activity? Although the dedication of being a competitive team swimmer def. is a good point. You've just touched on one of the perennial debates on just about any tri board, what sport is the best background? You'll get tons of answers, but no resolution. USAT does tend to target swimmers and x-country for their youth programs, but also there aren't too many schools with cycling programs. :p John |
| 2010-09-07 1:24 PM in reply to: #3084503 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group Well new shoes are definitely in order. I was just telling my training partner I was going to put in for collection/gift card request from the family for Christmas. I KNOW I need shoes. The ones I have right now are about 5 years old and I'm sure not the best for what I am currently doing. They served me well for regular gym workouts. Thanks for the information on the stretching. I see a lot of people at the gym stretching, then running, so I was following what I thought were the experts. The burn is becoming less, so maybe with time and better fitness, along with the shoes, it will decrease over time. 5 more days!!! |
| 2010-09-07 1:26 PM in reply to: #3052887 |
New user 3 South Florida | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group Hi, my name is Sebastian and I just added the 13 week plan to my log. I was an athlete in college, but triathalons are new to me. I am very excited to get going with day 1 tomorrow. Is this plan based mainly on two-a-days or should the workouts bike/strength, run/swim always be done back to back? Any advice given is greatly appreciated. Peace |
| 2010-09-07 5:55 PM in reply to: #3085550 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group
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| 2010-09-07 7:32 PM in reply to: #3085541 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group poohsgirl724 - 2010-09-07 11:24 AM Well new shoes are definitely in order. I was just telling my training partner I was going to put in for collection/gift card request from the family for Christmas. I KNOW I need shoes. The ones I have right now are about 5 years old and I'm sure not the best for what I am currently doing. They served me well for regular gym workouts. Thanks for the information on the stretching. I see a lot of people at the gym stretching, then running, so I was following what I thought were the experts. The burn is becoming less, so maybe with time and better fitness, along with the shoes, it will decrease over time. 5 more days!!! Yes, you most definitely need new shoes. running ones. :D John |
| 2010-09-07 8:07 PM in reply to: #3085550 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: 13 Week Sprint Training Plan Group lsfox86 - 2010-09-07 1:26 PM Hi, my name is Sebastian and I just added the 13 week plan to my log. I was an athlete in college, but triathalons are new to me. I am very excited to get going with day 1 tomorrow. Is this plan based mainly on two-a-days or should the workouts bike/strength, run/swim always be done back to back? Any advice given is greatly appreciated. Peace Welcome to BT! So glad to have you here in the forums. You do not have to do your workouts back-to-back unless designated as a brick, which is usually a bike then run. In fact, do your best to have plenty of time between workouts. Most people do one workout in the morning before work and one at lunch or after work. Let us know how your first day goes. Feel free to ask questions as you get started. Jessica |
| 2010-09-08 11:33 AM in reply to: #3052887 |
Member 18 | Subject: Intro :) Hi!  I'm a TOTAL newbie to tri training but everything I've read is so intriguing and I love the variety of the sport. I've been running with hubby, puppy and a training group, as well as doing regular spinning classes. I also swam competitively all through school so even though I'm a little rusty my stroke is still there. I just downloaded my first training plan to begin on Monday, 9/13, and am so looking forward to getting to work. Also looking forward to learning more about this site and the members! |
| 2010-09-08 11:50 AM in reply to: #3087332 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Intro :) AmyDeeRunz - 2010-09-08 9:33 AM Hi! I'm a TOTAL newbie to tri training but everything I've read is so intriguing and I love the variety of the sport. I've been running with hubby, puppy and a training group, as well as doing regular spinning classes. I also swam competitively all through school so even though I'm a little rusty my stroke is still there. I just downloaded my first training plan to begin on Monday, 9/13, and am so looking forward to getting to work. Also looking forward to learning more about this site and the members! Welcome! As a former swimmer, you will have a large advantage in most triathlons. The fitness will come back quickly, too. You may find that you will want to swim more than the training plan suggests, many of them are gauged for first timers all around, the swim may not challenge you after a few weeks. Go with it, but don't be afraid to add a little to the swim. The burning question is, who's faster? Hubby or puppy? :D John |
| 2010-09-08 1:12 PM in reply to: #3087332 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: Intro :) Welcome Amy. I too was a swim team member in high school and have continued to swim off and on but nothing like those drills back in the day. I just started the program a few weeks ago. Loving it and already seeing good results from my efforts. Maggie |
| 2010-09-08 6:59 PM in reply to: #3087370 |
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| 2010-09-09 6:58 AM in reply to: #3087332 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Intro :) AmyDeeRunz - 2010-09-08 11:33 AM Hi! I'm a TOTAL newbie to tri training but everything I've read is so intriguing and I love the variety of the sport. I've been running with hubby, puppy and a training group, as well as doing regular spinning classes. I also swam competitively all through school so even though I'm a little rusty my stroke is still there. I just downloaded my first training plan to begin on Monday, 9/13, and am so looking forward to getting to work. Also looking forward to learning more about this site and the members! Welcome to BT, Amy! You are lucky to have that swimming background - a lot of triathletes will be jealous! Have you picked a race yet? Jessica |
| 2010-09-09 8:57 AM in reply to: #3088621 |
New user 3 South Florida | Subject: RE: Intro :) Hey Guys, after doing a bunch of research on this site and others I have a couple questions: |
| 2010-09-09 12:43 PM in reply to: #3088892 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Intro :) lsfox86 - 2010-09-09 6:57 AM Hey Guys, after doing a bunch of research on this site and others I have a couple questions: Nope. There are a lot people on this site that do their training on mountain bikes, and supplement with stationary at the gym. As far as the running form, the overwhelmingly vast majority of people pick the stride length and pattern that is best suited for them naturally. Just go to a good local running store and have them look at you run and recommend shoes for you. Let them know about your previous injuries. And as far as the treadmill, it's fine to do a lot of your training on it, but also get out on the bike and on the roads for "live" training as well. It's a different feel to the exercise. Especially if/when you get a road bike (or tri bike) the positioning of the stationary cycle will be much different than a road or triathlon specific bike frame. It's pretty close to a MTB position though. John |
| 2010-09-10 12:34 AM in reply to: #3089521 |
| Member 48 Seattle | Subject: RE: Intro :) I appreciate your insight John. Thanks. I need to go get those shoes tomorrow. Race day is 3 days away! |
| 2010-09-11 2:48 PM in reply to: #3090677 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Intro :) poohsgirl724 - 2010-09-10 12:34 AM I appreciate your insight John. Thanks. I need to go get those shoes tomorrow. Race day is 3 days away! Good luck in the race!! Jessica |
| 2010-09-11 7:41 PM in reply to: #3088621 |
Member 18 | Subject: RE: Intro :) Hi Jessica - I am looking at events that are within 100 miles and have dates starting in Jan 2011. With those filters in OH and KY I get - NADA! But, I know that Univ. of Dayton had something last year in mid-January and Miami University (my alma mater) has something March-ish so assuming that they will keep them for 2011, I am shooting for those. There is also a Turkey Trot 10K in Cincinnati I plan to do in Nov. I am recruiting my friends for the 2011 Spring season  I'm pretty much a clue-bag as far as choosing races - can you tell? :P |
| 2010-09-11 8:01 PM in reply to: #3093087 |
Champion 13323  Gold member | Subject: RE: Intro :) Amy, We don't start updating our 2011 race database until November-ish as many race websites update in the new year. If there is a race that has a 2011 date, pm me me and I will get it in the race database. Ron |
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