Swimmer's Group (Olympic Distance Animals) - OPEN (Page 2)

Swimmer's Group?
If I join this group does that mean I have to get in the pool?
B/c THAT's what I need!!!  Someone to push me into the pool (both figuratively and literally)

I HATE to swim, b/c I SUCK at it   My form isn't THAT bad, but if I spent more time in the pool I know I'd be better.

As well, my upcoming season is all about building speed at the Olympic distance.

Can I join?!?!

(and making new BT friends is ALWAYS fun!!!    )

-Heather

Hi Jason,

Any room left?? I already like the “feel” of this group (reading the posts) and the age diversity that is here!!

My name is Howard and I just turned 49 in December! Married with two "kids" aged 25 and 21. I Live in Alberta, Canada and yes we are in the middle of another nice cold snowy winter. I train in a sportsplex throughout the winter that has a track, pool, weights etc. I started running in 2011 to start getting back into shape and soon realized that running full time was just too boring and a touch hard on the body! So what to do...TRIATHLON’S!! I did my first Sprint distance race last September, my motivational goal to continue getting back into shape. I chose the triathlon as I like the idea of all three disciplines, less chance of injury and variety. I am still getting back into shape! I lost 15 lbs last year and would like to repeat that again this year. I am really into diet now and am very aware of what goes in my mouth! I was born with a sweet tooth and still have a little trouble keeping my hand out of the cookie jar!  But even that is getting better! I have always been active in various sports and activities over the years with strength training being the longest lasting discipline. I am quite motivated and even though I like all three disciplines I enjoy biking the most and my weakest link is the swim. I started swimming a year ago December and have come a long way but still have a long way to go. My goals this year are to do at least two Sprint distances late spring early summer and then do an Olympic distance late summer (pending my swim prowess).  I really think I could benefit from the group here and I can certainly add to it by being an encouragement to others and help where I can, particularly with diet and strength training.

Thanks,

Howard

Can't wait to feel the same way about cycling and running workouts as I do about swim workouts!  Cranked out a quick 2250 meters in the pool at lunch today.  Felt good.  My pace is getting faster, and I think it's because of the increased leg strength from running and cycling this past month.  Not quite as excited about the 1 hr that's scheduled on the treadmill tonight.  I know that eventually it'll feel good like the swims.  The same goes for the 2 hr rides scheduled on the stationary.

Train on!

I like biking so maybe I am a little predisposed to the trainer but even saying that I found watching movies helps pass the time quickly. while not on a real "plan" with intervals what i did was really crank it up during a car chase or other high action point in a movie. In my mind this worked well as it was random in timing and length and typically movies build so your high intensity biking builds through the ride as well. Im no biking superstar but 20+mph was always my average speed on anything up to about 80 mile rides.

This works well if you like action movies, im not sure it would work well for "driving mrs daisy"

I miss my trainer, when I brought it in it had very noticeable wear on the metal roller and it sounded like a chainsaw because the bearings were shot. Hopefully blackburns "life time" warranty comes through with a new trainer for me!

Activities today included 2 hours of snowboarding and I will hit the treadmill for a bit as well.

Thanks for getting me motivated.  I am awful in the mornings but I don't see any way for me to keep with my objectives if I don't get up early at least twice a week and get some a.m. work in.  I managed to get on the trainer this morning and ran this afternoon.  It's too cold for outside running so I did the treadmill again.  I plan to do a longer run outside on Saturday when the temperature gets above 50F.

I'm starting to get a better understanding of the effort levels to use on the trainer for various intervals and my muscles could feel the workout today.

I am trying to fit in 3 swims, 3 bikes, and 4 runs a week starting this week but it doesn't look like I will quite get there unless I have an 8-day week.  Deer season ends Sunday so I won't have that to get in the way (maybe one more time).

This is embarassing but.....being my first time in a mentors group I am curious how this is all going to come together!! What are the expectations etc. of us mentees?

Thanks,

Howard

Heather looks like you have a busy day on your hands. 7 degrees in definitely a little cold. Our ride started out 29 Degrees and windy, but all in all it turned into a great day for a ride. Saw lots of other riders out on the road today! They are calling for some snow early tomorrow morning, so will have to push my ride back till later in the afternoon....although I dont want to miss my Colts first playoff game!!!!

Another day training inside; I need to find our weatherman and slap him.  I'm starting to like the treadmill more than running outside.

Work schedule has potential to be screwy next week so I'll probably let Bambi's mom live tomorrow and knock out some training instead of hunting deer.