Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 20)

pistuo - 2010-12-02 8:36 PM Yeah, my wife and I are going to classes that will qualify us to adopt or foster.

50andgettingfit - 2010-12-03 12:37 PM So I just started 'lap' swimming last February. I did 3 sprints and an Oly this year. My swim got better with each race but I still have so much more to work on.

With so much to learn, I've just  been breathing on one side. So today at masters swim, I asked my coach to go over how to breath on both sides. Sounds simple but I needed instruction

I feel so much more relaxed, almost like my body works better in the new pattern. Coach said that I looked totally relaxed, like I had been swimming that way all along. Yippee!

Great way to end the week. Tomorrow is a rest day and heading to Vegas to run in Sunday's Rock n Roll 1/2 M.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,
Johanne

50andgettingfit - 2010-12-03 12:37 PM So I just started 'lap' swimming last February. I did 3 sprints and an Oly this year. My swim got better with each race but I still have so much more to work on.

With so much to learn, I've just  been breathing on one side. So today at masters swim, I asked my coach to go over how to breath on both sides. Sounds simple but I needed instruction

I feel so much more relaxed, almost like my body works better in the new pattern. Coach said that I looked totally relaxed, like I had been swimming that way all along. Yippee!

Great way to end the week. Tomorrow is a rest day and heading to Vegas to run in Sunday's Rock n Roll 1/2 M.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,
Johanne

pistuo - 2010-12-04 10:54 PM The bad news - our adoption training got cancelled.

The good news - I get to train this weekend.  Got a good run in today and planning on sneaking a bike in tomorrow. 

adamamelia - 2010-12-02 7:34 PM

Hello to everyone and thank you for 24 pages of great information!

I just signed up for my first triathlon, the 2011 Steelhead HIM in August and appreciate the awesome dialogue going on in this forum.

I do have a question regarding racing between now and August.

Obviously I need to wet my feet with the whole triathlon racing experience. I'm thinking of doing a few Sprints, and a few Oly's during my training but don't want to overdo it. I'm using the "Beginner 1/2 Ironman" training plan as a base building program over winter and will likely continue the plan (with increased distance modifications) as I approach my A race, the Streelhead. Here's my question:

Will two Sprints and two Oly's be too few, too many, or just right to get the hang of things before my A race?

If two and two is good, how should I spread them across the 18 month training plan?

You all are an awesome and talented group. Keep up the good work!

lextek - 2010-12-05 7:27 PM OK so I've been laying low here. My tri season ended and I wanted to do a HIM. I really ramped up my running. Did an 11 miler yesterday in a light, now and 29°. Tough time of year for training in western NY. Still maintaining, program should kick in the end of February.

adamamelia - 2010-12-02 6:34 PM

Hello to everyone and thank you for 24 pages of great information!

I just signed up for my first triathlon, the 2011 Steelhead HIM in August and appreciate the awesome dialogue going on in this forum.

I do have a question regarding racing between now and August.

Obviously I need to wet my feet with the whole triathlon racing experience. I'm thinking of doing a few Sprints, and a few Oly's during my training but don't want to overdo it. I'm using the "Beginner 1/2 Ironman" training plan as a base building program over winter and will likely continue the plan (with increased distance modifications) as I approach my A race, the Streelhead. Here's my question:

Will two Sprints and two Oly's be too few, too many, or just right to get the hang of things before my A race?

If two and two is good, how should I spread them across the 18 month training plan?

You all are an awesome and talented group. Keep up the good work!

clarkka7 - 2010-12-05 5:56 PM Hey Adam! I haven't posted in here before, but I am also doing my first HIM at Steelhead this year. I'm no expert, but I have done some sprints and olys in the area in the past couple of years if you have any questions or need anything. Hi All! My name is Kat and I am officially signed up for 2011 Steelhead HIM! Yes, I actually said it (typed it) out loud...now I have to do it. I've done 3-5 triathlons a year for the past couple of years....mostly sprints, some middle distances and one oly. Last year I also ran my first 25k, half marathon and marathon (Chicago). The half went great, the 25k was OK and the marathon sucked (too hot)! This year I'm looking at doing a 25k (local race), one sprint tri, a couple olys and then the HIM....(followed by another marathon). I'm a stay-at-home-mom of two children (ages 1 and 4). I usually train in the mornings when I can bring the kids to the daycare at the gym. I was a competitive swimmer in highschool so the swim usually goes pretty smoothly...then it all goes downhill. I've learned to like running, I'm not sure I will ever love it. But I really just don't like the bike. I know that I haven't trained well on the bike for the most part and so my performance isn't as good as I would like. I just bought a Cervelo P2 this fall so I am planning on using the trainer over the winter. I'm hoping to the new bike will help my attitude . My goal for this year is to smile, take it in and have fun! Kat

mrfranks_84 - 2010-12-06 7:52 AM So the fundraiser triathlon went as well as I expected on Saturday.  We were given 10mins to swim, 30mins to bike, and 20mins to run as many miles as we could.  Swam about 250m (about 4min/100m), biked 10.85mi (avg about 22mph), and ran about 2.4mi (about 8:20min/mi).  Would have done better on the run but at some point in the event I forgot how long we had to run.  I paced myself for and stopped after 10mins (was already at 1.61mi so I was running about a 6:15min/mi).  The guy timing me ran up and told me I wasn't done and to keep going.  I got so mad at myself.  I had sprinted the final 90sec of my 10mins so I was all burnt out and had to slowly build up my pace again.  Lesson learned though and the event was a big success.  We were able to raise alot of money.

uhcoog - 2010-12-06 11:20 AM Have my first group ride really ever coming up Saturday.  I train solo so never really had the occasion to ride in a large group.  Kinda nervous about it.

adamamelia - 2010-12-06 7:04 PM

Kat,

Cyber high-five for hitting "submit" on the race registration. It felt like a first kiss when I did it! I'm so excited. Training now has meaning :-) Best of luck with your training over the winter. It's officially too cold to ride outdoors for me and I did my first indoor spin tonight (only 30 minutes). This MI winter is really going to drag.

Jessica,

Thanks for the answer about racing before my "A" race August 14th. I'll plan two sprints and an Oly (Grand Rapids June 5th) http://www.grandrapidstri.com/. Maybe a sprint, oly, sprint instead of a sprint, sprint, oly. If I do the GR Oly I'll have 10 weeks before the HIM. That seems too long not to race. I'd like to have at least three races under my belt before the Steelhead so I'm somewhat familiar with pre-race stuff, transitioning, etc....

I got my USA Triathlon membership card today and discovered that in 2011 I'll be racing in the 35-39 year old group (age group defined by your age on Dec 31st of the year you're racing). That was news to me :-)

I started brick sessions this week and was overjoyed with how great they felt. Hope everyone else is experiencing the same joy in training!!!

uhcoog - 2010-12-06 11:20 AM Have my first group ride really ever coming up Saturday.  I train solo so never really had the occasion to ride in a large group.  Kinda nervous about it.

clarkka7 - 2010-12-07 12:32 PM Thanks Jessica! I do spin inside weekly...and I really like it. Its the actual time I spend riding outside that I don't like. I don't know if I'm just nervous when doing it or if its just not enough time in the saddle. I also need to work on getting set up more comfortably in the aero position. I've had both shoulders surgically repaired so the aero position for me is a little different than most. Kat