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 2011-01-24 3:39 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
New user 2 |  Subject: RE: Nates' group = OpenHi Nate & the group, Swimming- no problem. Used to be a swimmer so just need to get back into it. Although I am little afraid of the ocean swim… just need to get out there and do it I suppose. Biking – ok. little afraid. I’m used to mountain biking – my first road bike ride I crashed about 200 meters from my house LOL. Been kind of afraid ever since and need to get comfortable riding. Running – I hate running. I think I put that in my head and so I’m trying to overcome this mental block. I am currently running approx. 30 min. 5K. Besides the tri plan I am still playing beach volleyball and doing Crossfit 3x a week. The reason I wanted to join a group is for some guidance and encouragement as I do not know anyone that does triathlons. Thanks. Gabi |
| 2011-01-25 8:17 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334  | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Jeremy and Gabi, we do have room for a few more so welcome aboard. @ Jeremy.. I totally understand abot running in the cold...hate it...love my treadmill  @ Gabi.. A reverse Tri...sounds interesting. I understand about your dislike of running, my is the swimming part...I wouldnt be near a pool at 6am, but its apart of tri so I must. |
| 2011-01-25 8:34 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Tad, After taking a look at your training I would say that your "striders" are fartlicks. You are correct in that you speed upto a sprint of only 100m. If your doing a 30 minute run I would do 10 minute warm up (60-70% hr) then start the "striders" (6) on every 1:30. So at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 do your approx 100m sprint then go back down to the same speed as your warm up. Then cool down the rest of the time. They have those runs "Run 40:00 (Main Set: 5*1000m w 3" recovery)" as a key run so I would assume to run those (1000m) at 75 to 80 % hr with a recovery of 3 minutes at "jog pace - 60-65%". If you cant get in the 5 I would try to stick to the time so If you can only get in 3 or 4 that should be fine. I adjust my training I do for my needs as the person who wrote these doesnt know us..so adjust it to your running style, try to keep the times the same though. I also have that Garmin...you can set it up to beep when you are to "stride" and beep again after 100m and so on...it can do alot so play around with it. Have fun Hope this helps Edited by natebs 2011-01-25 8:36 AM |
| 2011-01-25 10:03 AM in reply to: #3320021 |
New user 7 Lincoln, NE | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Nate, |
| 2011-01-25 11:00 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
| New user 2 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Nate, So i have been doing some more reading on tri and training etc. I was thinking starting a 16 week Run focused program. I feel a little lost as to timing... would you normally sign up for a tri that falls let's say half way thru your program or is everything timed for when you are done with the program? Also, how far apart do you schedule your events? i'm looking at couple of races that are about a month apart. THanks. Gabi |
| 2011-01-25 11:32 AM in reply to: #3319970 |
Member 22 Hudson Valley, NY | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open natebs - 2011-01-25 9:17 AM Jeremy and Gabi, we do have room for a few more so welcome aboard. @ Jeremy.. I totally understand abot running in the cold...hate it...love my treadmill @ Gabi.. A reverse Tri...sounds interesting. I understand about your dislike of running, my is the swimming part...I wouldnt be near a pool at 6am, but its apart of tri so I must. I can force myself to bike on the trainer because I can do intervals, but running on a treadmill is just something I can't do, that and I don't have time to run till 9:30 or 10:00 at night and the gym is closed by then anyway  Question for those out there: I have a heart rate monitor and have read some tri books. While training a few years back I did what the books told me keeping the heart rate a set amount and stuff. I did that for around 5 months. Then last year I started running and didn't use the heart rate monitor and just ran. I found myself running greater distances faster then when I did with the HRM. So is the HRM just for people in shape already to help fine tune their abilities or can out of shape people benefit from it too? |
| 2011-01-26 11:46 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Gday all |
| 2011-01-26 5:18 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open I am interested in mentoring for my upcoming sprint tri (my first). I am a runner by nature but my best friend can't do a half- or full marathon so I am willing to give a triathalon a shot with her. I am not in horrible shape but I have to learn how to swim. I am feeling very overwhelmed by all the information available and I have no idea what to do. I am not even sure if this is how to subscribe to the mentor program. Let me know if I am in the right place? Thanks and if I am I look forward to working with you. |
| 2011-01-26 7:21 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
Member 5 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Yes that is the right way to sign up. On another note, how many have used this tool to plan your training for your first A tri? This is what I have used and it looks to give me a nice progression so that I peak the week before the tri, with the week before being a recovery week. It also lets you schedule some bricks (2 activities back to back). Give it a try. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/trainingplans-list.asp?h=1 Edited by willo12345 2011-01-26 7:49 PM |
| 2011-01-27 9:20 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Member 22 Hudson Valley, NY | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Welcome lv4today, and yes this is the right place As for swimming I would recomend that you find a indoor pool/gym and see about taking lessons. Most places even offer a 1 on 1 session which is really helpful. When I first started to train in swimming I could barely swim 25 yds and had to hang on to the wall for a few minutes before swimming back. I got better by watching the other people there swim and asking questions. I found that almost everyone that swims laps is either a swimmer or a triathlete, and they where all very helpful. Most would even watch me swim a lap or two and would tell me what I was doing wrong and how to improve. Good luck. Equipment Maintenance: While on the bike the other day my left pedal felt loose, I figured I would just tighten it when I was done, but 10 revolutions later and the hole crank arm came off of the bottom bracket still attached to my shoes. So even though most of us are riding their bikes on trainers this winter be sure not to skip on regular maintenance like lubing the chain, shifter alignment, checking all nuts and bolts to make sure they are tight, etc. have fun training. |
| 2011-01-27 9:55 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Welcome to the group Tonia, best way to learn to swim is to get wet. Like Jeremy said..ask questions at the pool, most people will help. When I started into tris I also couldn`t swim 25m. Going 3 to 4 times a week I was able to swim upto 750m without stopping in 3 months, a year later I was able to do 4k. I did hire a coach for 2 one on one sessions from a lady in my tri club. I would highly recommend finding a plan to follow. @ ALL...Joinning a Tri club will also help everyone, so look in your area for one, most should be having sign ups soon, ours here in Barrie is Friday evening. Thanks for the reminder Jeremy about the bike maintenance. Edited by natebs 2011-01-27 10:01 AM |
| 2011-01-27 9:57 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open On a personal note...WOOT...just PB my 10k run Since focusing on my running since November I have knocked about 5:30 off my 10k |
| 2011-01-27 5:15 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
| Member 17 houston | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open HI Everyone, I am feeling pretty good today I did a 1250 yd swim with a 500 pb of 7:30 and the total 800 was finished in 12:15, after 2mi t'mill run. I am finally following an olly program from here, just started imposing some method to the madness. If I don't follow a program I tend to get carried away with myself and go to hard or do too much and then I feel like crap and I'm sore and you know the story. Enthusiasm can sometimes be a bad thing if not harnessed. Hope ya'll are training hard (I still get a kick out of ya'll...coming from NY). That's it for now. Nate, what's your 10k time and how are you dropping time like that?( taxi?) lol good job...put the time in so we know the deal. Edited by mike14 2011-01-27 5:20 PM |
| 2011-01-28 4:01 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Hi, my name's Rommel and I entered my first enticer last year in Oct/Nov and I liked it. I want to enter another one this March/ April with a mate of mine. I feel like I need some mentoring as I teach by day, am a Dad to my 2 young boys and a husband to my supportive wife. At 35, I think life is just beginning again! I hope I can join and get some good tips too! I look forward to making contact. Regards, Rommel |
| 2011-01-28 9:36 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open Hi Nate. My name is Shavone and I am a 29 year old from Raleigh, NC . I just had a baby 4 months ago and want to get back into shape. I have never done a triathlon before and plan on doing the Rambling Rose Sprint in May 2011. I used to run track but never long distances. The most I've done in the past is a 5k but would love to build up my endurance. I like to swim but have never done it for time. I went to a biking trail with my husband two years ago an realized it drained me far more than running. I am both excited and nervous, but hopeful this will jumpstart me into getting physically fit while doing something I love. I would love to join your group. |
| 2011-01-28 3:36 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
| New user 12 Warren | Subject: RE: Nates' group = Open I would also like to join Natebs Mentoring program. I'm 51, lost 85 lbs over the last 2.5 years. since 5/09 I have run 8 marathons, 6 of those boston qualifiers. Ran 5 marathons last year, including one 50K. I have signed up for the Cedar Point Rev3 Half Ironman on 9/11/11. I am currently training for Boston in April. I felt the need to try something different and am very excited about attempting the triathlon this year. I am planning on doing a sprint distance in May. Ken |
| 2011-01-28 6:31 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Welcome to the group Rommel, Shavone and Ken. Im at work so just says "hi" right now. This should make us a full group now...just have to figure out how to change the main title. Have a great day all and I will try to touch base with everyone this weekend... |
| 2011-01-28 7:47 PM in reply to: #3274388 |
| Member 27 Peterborough | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Hello Nathan. I would be interested injoining your group. I live in Peterborough, Ontario. I have been training for three months now for my first triathlon. I have biking and swimming experience but no tri experience. I could really use some mentoring. Thanks for your consideration, Kevin Edited by kevin wheeler 2011-01-29 9:17 AM |
| 2011-01-29 9:19 AM in reply to: #3327900 |
| Member 27 Peterborough | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Sorry Nathan. I didnt realize you were full. It said you were open on main page. Hopefully you could let one more into your group. Thanks, kevin |
| 2011-01-29 11:51 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
| Member 17 houston | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Is anyone using a heart rate monitor to train with? Nate how do you like the 305? |
| 2011-01-29 11:54 PM in reply to: #3328443 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Hey there Mike, I use a heart rate monitor when I train. My wife gave it to me for Christmas and it was the best surprise in years for me. It's a Polar CS300- I think. So far, I've used it for swimming laps, cycling and running. I seem to be maintaining everything within the HR limit and sometimes it goes a bit higher. I don't worry too much about it, once I get into the rhythm and then afterwards, I look at my results. Some of the results are encouraging. Edited by Rommel 2011-01-29 11:54 PM |
| 2011-01-30 7:47 AM in reply to: #3328443 |
| Member 52 | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Mike, I train with heart rate while running and cycling. I need to recheck my zones, though since I have been in "off season" mode for about a month. Stacy Ken, What kind of training plan did you use for your 50K? I would like to try one later this year. Stacy |
| 2011-01-30 11:12 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
| Member 27 Peterborough | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go I have been training for three months now on the Olympic program on beginnertriathlete.com. I have been unable to bike outside because of winter but doing my minutes on a spinning bike. Could anyone tell me how a spinning bike or trainer really compares to riding outside, up hills, etc.? Thanks Kevin |
| 2011-01-30 8:45 PM in reply to: #3329172 |
| New user 12 Warren | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Hi Stacy, Since I had just finished Boston in April, I was in pretty good shape. The Ultra that I did was on 6/19/10 which was the Niagara Falls Ultra. What I did was use the marathon plan from the book Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pitizinger. I then added 2 miles to the long runs. I was using the 55-70 miles per week plan. Ken |
| 2011-01-31 8:47 AM in reply to: #3274388 |
Member 22 Hudson Valley, NY | Subject: RE: Nates' group full and ready to go Welcome Van and Kevin Kevin, I see that you are riding for a decent amount of time on your trainer. Whats you kind of rpms are you doing? Are you doing any intervals while on the trainer or watching riding videos? |
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