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hey Josh,

I'm training for an Iron distance race in August and following the 20wk plan on here. That doesn't really kick in until April so at the moment I'm just doing the first few weeks over and over again to try and get into the routine and build a decent base.

I've signed up for a half iron distance in May as part of the prep for August.

Do you think I should follow a half IM plan until then or stick with what I'm doing?

Cheers

Graham

Sunkissed7 - 2013-01-31 10:35 PM Reverend5150's name is Mike, since he didn't include that before so I'm going to out him! I'm starting my official training plan tomorrow, so it'll be 6 days for me, 1-2hrs each day. I've been loosely following the first month for the past month anyway, so hopefully it won't be too difficult to stick with Save for my inability to do the 50min run right now... but I'll get there.

OMG! That is a serious commitment. I'd be happy if I start training 3x/wk. But if you've been doing it mostly anyways, it will be piece of cake. But please tell me you're doing something harder than a sprint otherwise I'm going to die training. Die I say

Josh,

Thanks for taking on this awesome leadership challenge! I just added the list of friends to my dashboard...and the hyperlink. I am not too savvy with the forum stuff so please bear with me.

I was off to a pretty good start with running and crossfit type stuff for the last few weeks, but I've found myself in a slump the last week and didn't make it out to train at all.

Here is a list of to do's for me:

1. Find a race... (1 sprint and 1 HIM)

2. Buy Bike

3. Become a member at the local pool

4. Train

5. Repeat step 4

I will take some photos for the before shot as suggested... potentially embarrassing but shame is also a good motivator! Is there a particular place you suggest posting them?

I would like to buy a decent gps/trainer watch or rig. Is there something you can recommend that is middle of the road price-wise that will link to the training logs here?

Lots of newb questions will follow, I am sure.

Thanks,

Doug

As a long time surfer from San Diego I'd say the wetsuit tightness is normal- it's something you get used too. Part of the reason is in it's design...the other remains in variation between the dressing room "try-on" and the actual swimming posture and lung expansion. Just my thoughts!

I have the Garmin 310x and love it - easy to use, can be mounted on the bike for long cycles, can set timer to remind you to eat, drink etc, HR monitor can be set to alert you if you go above desired levels and much more. Also very easily transfered data to garmin connect and is compatible with uploading your workouts onto your BT training log.

Graham

I second the cold feet thing - did 2.5hrs on the bike yesterday and even though it was wamer than usual (about 7degC) my feet were frozen at the end - didn't go for a run after it but from past experience a few mins into the run and they should start to thaw slightly!!

I had not even tought of that, now that you mention it, I always scoop a bunch of water in the neck to get the inside full of water.  Seems to let everything move like it is all greased up.  Super tight until it is wet on the inside as well.

Hi all,

Still in the hunt for a bike- any thoughts on the Kestrel Talon?

Hope all is well,

Doug

Thanks for the advice! I am fortunate to have a friend with some hight end bikes he'll let me try out. I'm now leaning towards a Cannondale SuperSix road bike or an older Kuota Kalibur TT bike. Both look very tempting and are about the same when it comes to price.

Sorry I haven't been on too much lately. I had some minor outpatient surgery and have been on the shelf for the past week. I did start my 20 week half ironman training plan this week though. I had to modify the first week a bit, but I swam 45 minutes yesterday and was able to run 5 miles in 53 minutes today!! 

I'm dying to get a ride in cause I bought a new bike. Might wait a few more days, don't want to push it and do too much too soon. 

Rev., the new bike you speak of is a myth until you post the bike porn.  Come on and post that sleezy picture.

Edit:  To those new to BT, it is almost expected that you proudly post a picture of your new bike when you get one, and is considered as Bike Porn, hence the post above.

Bike porn. Lol. Here is the bike I bought.