QUEEN ZIP & KathyG - CLOSED (Page 22)

Thank you for the input everyone. This has been very helpful, I’d going to process all of this over the weekend and may my decision by Monday. I think can hold back enough to get what I need out of racing without having to recover for long periods of time. Both races are fast and flat, I think I can handle that.

Darren, sorry to hear about your car. That sucks.

Will you still be able to get your long workouts in those weeks is my concern? I don't recall if you work or not but you need to get long run and long bikes in 4 weeks before a HIM and missing a weekend to do an Oly isn't ideal. If you work and weekends are the only time for longer workouts, consider doing a longer bike like 3 hours later in the day after your oly...push up your long run maybe Tuesday the week before the Oly.

The sprint is farther away from HIM so your long workouts aren't as critical plus recovery from sprint is easier. Same thought though do another workout later in the day ideally a z2 long bike.

Darren...frustrating about your car.

What do I enjoy most about training?

The stress release, the way it makes me feel, the feeling of satisfaction, noticing improvements - whether they be increased strength, speed or physique, doing something I havent been able to do before and an increased sense of positivity

What do I find the hardest?

Early mornings, getting enough sleep, balancing nutrition as volume increases, anything to do with running, finding enough hours in the day as I often feel like I need some down time post workout but its often almost bed time by the time i get to that point, balancing work and training stress, judging fatigue on whether I need a rest or to push through, asking for and receiving external support, getting other to understand the importance of my training to me and having to be wet all the time - showers/pool/shower/workout/shower

Thought on:

The Swim: Soothing, good recovery, and all about practice  - need to committ to at least 2 per week (this is my strongish sport as Ive been doing it for years)

The Bike: Consistency, I enjoy it but until recently I havent committed to spending enough time outside to see any improvements in speed, fitness or skills. Forcing myself to push pace or head up hills when I really enjoy cruising around

The Run: Ummm... its not a priority, I dont enjoy it, have a BIG mental block when it comes to the run and I have trouble fitting enough workouts in with my Bike and Swim committments to get much run time. Due to past injuries Im also a bit scared of it I guess...

Hi All!

I'm afraid my training is taking a hit this week as I am sick.  I missed yesterday's run and am not sure about tomorrow.  I am supposed to do 10 on saturday.  At this point if I am feeling better tomorrow I may just try to run 3 or 4.  I may try to split my long run on Saturday into 2 shorter distances on sat & sun. Or just go shorter- like 6 on Sat and build the miles up later next week when it is warmer and I feel better.  My pool is also closed for a swim meet on Sat so I have less flexibility on my swim times this weekend as well.  Like Darren I like to keep to my schedule but have had to learn to be fairly flexibile over the years. Lots of great training going on, congrats to all.

I'M BACK!!! and I've really missed you guys - i just caught up on what feels like a million posts - you guys are kickin' A$$!!

I'm doing pretty good, my goal was to double the run, but it looks like I'll double the swim, too - and might be lacking on the spin - might have to do a double session some day soon:

KOM i'm battling a ridiculous cold, too - my first in years too!! YUCKY - and my asthma is having a party

For what it's worth as a laugh:  part of the reason I signed up for my very first tri was to prove to myself that I could do one.  I had hidden behind asthma and prior back surgery as an excuse to not do it. 

I got mental 6 weeks before my sprint (300 meters-20K-5K) and had one of the trainers at the gym time me in a mock tri. 

 I got mertal again right before my first OWS race too.  Part of why I have to go back to NY this summer to face that lake (even though it's so cold it's wet suit legal in August) 

Take the time now to face your mental stuff so race day all that garbage is gone and you can enjoy the race. 

My  outdoor thermometer read - 10 this morning ... so back to the trainer for me today. Pool will be closed this weekend to install new drain covers.  I haven't swam much this fall and winter -- I will need to step it up. 

Once the temps outside get above 15 to 20, I'll run again.

My jeans are tight, I'm feeling bummed about having to lose some weight....again. (sigh)

One day at a time, I guess

On the drive to school to drop off my girls it said -11. I will be doing my 3 mile run on an indoor track and/or treadmill after my lunch time swim.

With a cold & very cold temps and asthma I need to be extra careful as both are triggers for asthma.

Very chilly across most of US today.

You all must have seen US Airways flight that landed in the river. I used to fly in and out of LaGuardia when I first moved to CT after graduating from college. That airport's runways always bothered me as you are over water so fast. My husband flies 100+K miles a year on US Airways and was flying home yesterday...so that made my heart jump a little when you hear about a plan crash. So glad everyone is okay.

If I can be outside 7 miles, if I'm on the t-mill it depends on my tolerance of being on it since I haven't run on one in ages and get nutsy on it within a few minutes

I start to freak out on the dreadmill, too. I was checking out RedSoxChick's recent treadmill workouts and I think the intervals at different speeds could help-- kind of like how constant cadence on the drainer drives me a bit batty. (I don't know why this never bothers me swimming, though!)

I had just light strength or yoga on tap for today since my body's been dragging a bit, but that turned into a rest day. Unless you count my 20 minute Trying On A Wetsuit For The First Time strength and cardio work! Man did I get a sweat going! Once I got everything in the right place and zipped up, I needed to rest again before trying to take it off!

A little snug, maybe, but the torso seems to be the right length and I can't imagine I'll be quite this big by race day if I keep up anywhere near my training goals.

DH, I was laughing at myself and thinking about your wetsuit story while doing it-- I swear it was the only reason I didn't put it on backwards! I'm so glad no one had to watch me put it on this time... graceful, it was not-- to put it lightly!

Kathy,

I may try that workout, sounds like a good way to pass the time and get a hard workout in.

I love cool weather running. I totally agree on avoiding long runs in the summer. By late July or August it's HUMID here and a hot/humid run is a total sufferfest.  It can even be that way in early mornings if I switch things up to go out ealy for the run. 

I think humidity doesn't factor so much fo bothering me on the bike cause the effects of the air on me--at least impressions of it

I just had a conversation with my bf about cold weather running. We both love it, especially compared to the hotter summer days. I have felt like my body hated all the races I did over 80 degrees (seriously hard time recovering from those summer "fun runs" ), so I skipped most of the summer series in my town last year.

Anyway, he wants to do our 6 miler outside tomorrow, and I'm still on the fence. My only prob is that I can't figure out how to keep my toes from being numb in these temps for the first 15 minutes. It's physically brutal and mentally crushing. Everything else feels ok to me - I go overboard with the layers so just need a couple minutes to adjust.

What does everyone else do? (Other than wait for more sane temps?) Do you wear two pair of socks? wool socks? waterproof (less breathable) sneakers? warm up indoors?

Really, if I could get over the initial toe thing (last Sat it took 15 LONG minutes of numbness) I'd be all for it... especially with company.

And much sympathy for folks in Cali and on the west coast right now (Jezzie... others?). My bf just got these electrolyte tabs that he would recommend, I'll have to remember the name. Anyway, I actually prefer this cold problem to the drought and hydration probs of many hot dry days. You can always warm your body up moving around, but I don't know how you can WORK to cool it down!