Holt's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 2)

So did anyone notice that Scott's (our mentor's) post was dated 1/6/11?  And he hasn't been around?  I sent him a PM to see if he intended to start a group or if his post was put up by mistake.  I'm willing to stay around and make this group work if this was an error (not as the mentor but as a participant).  It seems like a good group and I think we could help each other out.  Any thoughts?

Janet 

He did respond to my first post a week or so ago.  I agree though that even if he can't mentor us this time around I'd like to keep the group together.

It hasn't been a good week of training for me.  I had news on Mon of a good friend's suicide and have been hard-pressed to find motivation for workouts.  Sun was off for a recovery day, Mon was obviously off, Tues I shortened my bike ride because I hit the end of the trail and just didn't care.  Fortunately for the training, this was supposed to be a recovery week anyway.  I just hope I don't "recover" so much that it's hard to get going again!

Not to be a downer - just that you guys and posting keep me focused.

Anyway, a question.  Has anyone here had hip/upper glutes pain since starting training?  Running results in runner's butt, which is fabulous, but the building of those muscles has been very painful for me.  It's chronic and makes me feel like an 80-yr-old.  The chiro says it's not an injury.  The only relief is in stretching, but it only helps so much.  The chiro also approved the shoes I'm using and I'm trying not to land hard in my stride.  Any suggestions? 

Attn Group!

There are now 16 members signed up for this Mentor Group.  Since we haven't heard from Scott, I think it would be appropriate if we consider the group CLOSED.  If no one objects I will contact the forum moderators and ask that the group's title be changed to "Holt's Mentor Group - Closed".

Let's see if I got everyone...

Scott, Stephanie, Steve, Marnie, Erin, Corinna, Maureen, Bryan, Lewis, Wesley, Jamie, Jeff, Janet, Brian, Ryan and Barbera.  Did I leave anyone out? 

Just a suggestion...if everyone would add the group members to their "friends" list, we'll be able to read your training logs.  Let's all hope Scott is doing well and we hear from him soon.

You left me out.  Is it still ok?

Gerardo

YES, Yes I did leave some out....Andrew, Gerado and Kim.  Welcome all  The forum moderator has officially CLOSED our Mentor Group.  Still waiting for Scott to check in...

Middle of first week of build phase for me.  Swimming has gotten significantly longer and harder.  Had a good swim today - 3000 yds including 32 *25 and 600 pull bouy.

Looking forward to a  hard ride this afternoon since the weather is so nice.  65 degrees winds in low teens.

I'm sorry about your friend.  I can understand how it's hard to find motivation.  Take the time you need - the training will be there when you're ready.

As for the hip/glute pain, I started getting it off and on last fall except mine was in the lower glute area (close to the top of the leg in back).  Same as you, no injury, just sore muscles.  The only thing that helped me was stretching, too.  I took a yoga class that was geared towards runners and it seemed to help - I learned some stretches that focused a lot on the hip and glute muscles.  Mine's gotten better over time but still acts up once in a while (usually after a hard run or hill workout).  Sorry I can't be more help - I hope it gets better soon.

Sorry, missed this one earlier!

Yeah, I think that's part of my issue.  Being a runner, it's where my mind goes first when I think about workouts plus the fact that it's taken me 4 years to get to the point where I can comfortably run 4 days a week.  Part of me is reluctant to give that up or feel like I'm going "backwards".  Not that swimming and biking aren't good workouts, they're just not what I'm used to.  But I'm going to have to get used to them and start making time for them - like you said, a more balanced schedule - if I want to keep doing triathlons, which I do! 

Okay. So this is essentially a group where we can support each other even if we don't have a true mentor? I'm okay with that.

I'm a very early beginner. Haven't put all the disciplines into practice but working on it. Jeff, thanks for mentioning the Total Immersion swim program. It looked very interesting and doable. I'm going to order it soon if I can.

I am also money challenged. If anyone has tips (besides borrowing a bike which I have done already), I'd love to hear them. I'm wondering about swim stuff. Looks like needs are goggles and cap plus swimsuit.

My burning question... what do you guys wear to make transitions easier? Tri suit? I heard those aren't padded for the bike. I'm just gathering all the info now so I can freak out properly you know! - Maureen

1) The 'start' of your very first swim is harder...WAY harder, than anything I had imagined or trained for.

2)  I have a hard time not overeating during an Oly.  At 2-4 hours long, you really don't need so many calories.

3)  The sense of accomplishment is hard to describe.

another two cents from a newbie.  when I got into triahtlon, I had done 3 Half marathon that year.  I considered myself a runner, a slow one, but still a runner.  I thought it would be easy to jump into a 3x/week schedule.  I found out it wasn't and got injured.  My suggestion is to listen to your body and balance it out.  I made the terrible mistake of not stretching enough, so don't forget to do that.

I need to back at it and gradually build up to this.  I regained the weight and it feels like it's taking much more out of me this second time around.

Gerardo

1) practice OWS - it is a different animal

2) practice transition from bike to run

3) enjoy the pain, the reward is worth it

Ok so as a newbie who hasn't done a tri yet .....

1) Worried I'll be out of gas after the bike and not be able to run the run

2) The swim

3) Not being prepared enough with my training