We Don't Just Tri - We Do Group - Closed (Page 2)

Hi Thom,

My name is Alex and I am only 16 years old, and have been interested in doing a triathlon for a while now. Last year at school we did a thing called an aquathon (a 2k run and then 200m swim) and everyone in year 9 and 10 had to do it and I really enjoyed it. Ever since then I have been interested in doing a triathlon starting at the sprint distance. I come from a swimming background and am quite a strong swimmer but I have never really ran or biked that much. My local triathlon club is holding a sprint triathlon in 7 weeks do you think this is enough time to train? If this isn’t enough time there are other tri’s coming up in April and May

For my training I am basing it of the free plans on this site. I am in a waterpolo team and we train 2-3 times a week plus a game on the weekend so that will be my swimming training, For the bike I will train 2 times per week riding around my local area. Then for the run my weakest discipline I will try and train 3 times per week. I have already done a couple of runs this week and my quads are sore I assume this is normal for a beginner?

Cheers

Hi Thom,

First let me say thank you for your service!

If you are still open I would like to join?

I am 50 YO, married with 4 children, 2 are grown and out of the house, my youngest son also served in the Army and was stationed at Ft Carson at the end of his stint. I have twin 17 YO daughters that are getting ready to head off to college.

This will be my 4th year of doing Tri's, I watched a local tri and thought that it would be a great way to stay in shape, I did my first sprint the next year and fell in love with the sport! The next year I jumped in and signed up for a HIM, unfortunately I developed a back problem 1 month before the race and had to switch to the aquabike, Doctors orders and with my wife sitting there I couldn't get away with ignoring him. I did an Olympic last year, unfortunately my work schedule prevents me from getting many races in, I'm hoping that changes this year? No plans for specific races yet, but hoping to get a couple in this summer, probably either sprints or Olympics. I want to do an IM and would like my first to be IM Lake Tahoe, I grew up in Reno so it would be a return home.

Weight loss is a must for me, I am currently 235(6'3") and I am looking to get down to 205, I was well on my way last summer, but then got lazy and put it back on.

I primarily use BT to log all of my workouts and used their HIM program for my HIM training. I recently signed up with trainerroad to see if I can learn how to cycle? I come from more of an Mt bike background and I am pretty much a masher.

Looking forward to learning and hopefully helping.

Dan

Hi Thom,

Can't believe that you can still ride outside this time of year? I just got back from a run and it was 12 with a wind chill of 4, a little brisk for me to be riding in, I can run in any weather, but I keep my riding to above the freezing mark.

Yes I did get out to CS, spent about 10 days out there when my son got back from the sand box. I spent as much time as possible down there when I was at Lowry AFB during a 6 month training stint. I love it there, much like Reno to me.

I am still working on the clean eating, I go good for a wile and then stray, but ready to get back on track!

I've added everyone as friends, so please feel free to comment on any of my activities! time to start putting in the work!

Hello Thom,

I would like to join the group. My name is Jeff and I am 35 yrs old. I recently relocated to Denver just about 9 mos. ago from Seattle, WA. This year will be my first attempt at triathlon. I have committed to the Longmont Open sprint, Denver Triathlon, and IM Boulder for now. I have always been primarily a runner but fell into the sport up in Seattle and trained with a local team (primarily swim workouts) but never committed to a race. I only did one Half marathon race in Seattle last year prior to the hectic relocation.

All of my training schedules are typically ones that I modify from different websites but they seem to work for me. I train with a HRT and a power meter on the bike (Kurt Kinetic and fluid trainer). I also use training peaks to log all of my training.

Right now my typical week is 6 days of training with 2 swims, 3 bikes, and 3 runs. My volume is improving and I am not pushing too hard since I want to build a good base before working on speed. More than anything I want to connect with someone like yourself that can give me good advice and let me know their thoughts on my training progression and newbee mistakes to avoid.

Thanks!

Jeff

Welcome Jeff! Wow you have some big goals, I think i read somewhere of the thread Thom said go big or go home? You are definitely going big! I look forward to watching your progress.

I'm just trying to get on a steady training regiment, getting back on the trainer in the basement is going to be tough! I would much rather be outside, fortunately I can run in any weather.

Looks like we have a good group, I'm excited to learn from everyone and hopefully I can share some of my little experience.

Dan

Hey Dan, thanks for the welcome. Yeah I have sort of a tendency to go big! I know what you mean about the trainer. My wife thought I was nuts before when I chose a half marathon to train for in November a couple years ago that had about 3000 feet of elevation change and all off-road. That was my first race back after several years of no real running. I probably do 2 out of 3 rides on the trainer per week. it's tough but I find intervals help pass the time, and a big fan, and of course a tv! I'm fighting a saddle issue right now so it's been tough to stay aero for more than about 40 minutes. I think a steady regiment is key to build some routine. It helps me!

Jeff

I'm having trouble getting used to a new saddle, I went with a Adamo at the end of Summer, still getting used to it. I am trying to get Trainerroad working so I can hopefully start training with power, albeit virtual power, but hopefully I can become a better cyclist? A good movie definitely helps pass the time.

I've belonged to these groups before and they are great for motivation! I find that I need to create data to feel like I'm part of the group, sometimes I think I only work out to create data, too much of a geek I think??

Hi Jason, I'll see you at Denver Triathlon. Good luck with the training.

Jeff

Really? I was narrowing it down between the Adamo or the Cobb V-max (leaning towards the Cobb due to the customer support). I've heard good things about both. Right now I'm riding on a Specialized Romin Expert. This is what I was fitted with when I bought my bike. Its ok but I get numb after 30-40 minutes in the saddle. I have had ridden for over 3+ hours on it with no trouble but obviously not in aero position the whole time. I know that wont cut it for the Boulder HIM!

Yes, I am glad to belong to a group of people that have the same motivation that I do. Don't feel like a geek on the data Dan. I am the same way. I record every single bike and run on my Gamin 305 that I do outside and log all power max and average for every set of every bike workout that I do so I am right there with you. I love graphs!

Jeff