Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED (Page 21)

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20 

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 1 day 1:31'18"

Jen   1 day, 1:30'37"

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31" 

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 1 day, 1:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  1 day, 32'00"

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 1 day 1:31'18"

Jen   1 day, 1:30'37"

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31"

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 1 day, 1:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  2 day, 2:02'00"

For January weight loss

Mitch - 164.4

Chris - 170.8

Jen  -118

Jim -176

Swimming and running we both out today (pool closed, and ankle issues) so today I did another hour on the turbo.  Ankle is feeling much better, so hopefully can manage a run tomorrow.

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 1 day 1:31'18"

Jen   1 day, 1:30'37"

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31"

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 2 days, 2:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  2 day, 2:02'00"

For January weight loss

Mitch - 164.4

Chris - 170.8

Jen  -118

Jim -176

Rachel - 81.3kg (which is more than yesterday...  )

I tried to get the kindle version of the book today, and it looks like it's not available in the UK!  I'm planning on buying the book (have amazon vouchers from christmas earmarked for it), however between now and the middle of march in addition to a full time job and training, I've also got 4 text books of stuff to learn for promotion exams at work and about 100 hours of stuff to do for my tri coaching course.  I haven't managed to read an actual book in about 3 months, and I can't see that changing any time soon.

When I signed up for the coaching course I wish I'd known (a) how much work it was and (b) that it finishes 2 days before the exam at work.  If I'd known those two things I'd have put it off for a year...

So I was wondering if someone could give me a brief overview of what I need to know to benefit my training now rather than waiting 2.5 months before I get a clue?

Thanks.  I usually only log my weight once a week for that reason.  Otherwise it's very easy to get hung up on the day to day fluctuations.  I'm also posting my weight on facebook once a week for all my friends to judge me .  I did it last year and it really helped keep me motivated, knowing that my friends would be commenting on it each week.

Did the spin bike today.

January Challenge

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 1 day 1:31'18"

Jen   1 day, 1:30'37"

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31" 

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 2 days, 2:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  2 day, 2:02'00"

William 2 day, 1:16'34" 

For January weight loss

Mitch - 164.4

Chris - 170.8

Jen  -117.4

Jim -176

Rachel - 81.3kg (which is more than yesterday...  )

I hesitate to post on facebook because of the reaction I already get about my size.  Unfortunately they see my size different than I do because they aren't running with the extra 8lbs.  I'm a pound less than the day I graduated over 20 years ago, but even then I wanted to lose the extra pounds.  Reduced white carbs again and broke back out the "Big Book".  Heading to the grocery store in a bit.

Temps are going to drop to low 40s (wind chill in low 30s with winds in excess of 20 mph) for my bike ride tomorrow morning, and to low 30s for my swim (outdoor pool) wednesday morning....BRRRRR

Any advice from my cold friends up north? What do you wear for a bike ride?  Guess for most of you this will qualify as good weather, but I have NO cold gear, so planning to wear a light sweater or windbreaker with my usual shorts. Actually, more concerned with the winds than the temp, I think I will be practicing staying in my drops a lot. Its going to be a fun ride!

Did a Time Saver spinerval workout today.  Designed to push your VO2 MAx and anerobic threshold.  It is designed to get the most out of the least amount of time as well.  It worked.  8.15miles in 34:38 Average HR 162 with a max of 181

Did the spin bike today.

January Challenge

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31"

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Jen   2 days, 2:05'15"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 1 day 1:31'18"

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 2 days, 2:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  2 day, 2:02'00"

William 2 day, 1:16'34" 

As Jennie mentioned, we did a short indoor ride today.  8.34 miles in 34:45.

January Challenge

Gabe 1 day, 4:12:20

Mitch 2 days, 02:50'31"

Jackie 1 day 2:14'02"

Jen   2 days, 2:05'15"

Chris 1 day, 1:34:51

Scott 2 days, 2:06'03"

Ernesto 1 day, 1:19'41"

Rachel 2 days, 2:00:00

Joe P 1 day, 57'32"

Matthews 1 day, 52.30

Charlotte 1 day, 45'00"

Barry 2 days, 1:33:00

Samy 2 days, 1:12'06"

Jim  2 day, 2:02'00"

William 2 day, 1:16'34"

Scott and I have the indoor trainer for that very purpose.  The winds here get about 20mph often and gusts over 40mph.  Wind chill in the am can be in the single digits.  I was planning on using my ski gloves on the bike if I do brave the outdoors and well and my under armor gear.  I don't have winter gear either and I am trying to pc some things together.  Also, shoe covers have been highly recommended.  

I rode in exactly those conditions last week. I would definitely wear the windbreaker over a long-sleeved tech shirt rather than the sweater. I'd also, if you can, find something long for the legs but you may be fine. My legs get cold a lot faster than my upper body especially on the bike.

1:15:00 on the trainer, would have gone shorter but for the Challenge.