Beth and Yanti's New Manatees - FULL! :-) (Page 22)

YEAH - JUST LIKE STEVES SAID!!!  I'm stopping by to congratulate you BETH! here is a link to a very funny post-marathon video that my sister sent me last week after completing a marathon. Hope you are doing better then these people: haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hCuYjvw2I  

have a great week! VERY VERY PROUD OF YOU!!

I am a giver and I am just here to help my friend Beth.

In case you ever have to run in the cold you might be interested in this thread.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=145502&posts=16&start=1

Oh...snap...I was supposed to post this LAST week.

Something you'll probably find in common in responses is that pre-race food is plain, mostly carb-y, maybe with a little protein.

Post-race nutrition (immediately post-race) should have a protein:carb ratio of 1:3 to 1:4, and the carb should be easily digestible (e.g., sugary!)

Once you have a proper meal, have whatever you want, unless you're always watching what you eat, in which case it should be a regular, nutritious, well-balanced meal.

So! Ideally, this is what I eat before races (and before long training sessions): toast or English muffin with PB (maybe some jelly too), coffee with milk and real sugar.

Post-race, whatever is being offered, but as it's usually all carby, I try to make sure I get some protein in with it--a Powerbar has a good balance of protein:carbs.

Hey hey Manatees!

I think I have finally thawed out

I had to post a link to a most wonderful RR

Congrats to Ronen!

Ronen's RR

LOL!

nice

Amy,

Until this season I've always trained for a marathon in conjunction with tri training, so I can really empathize with your position! It can be hard to fit things in, and you have a lot on your plate anyway. 

Part of the restless legs/anxiety could be feeling like you HAVE to get on the trainer or you HAVE to catch up. You are where you're at and it's fine to take it easy and build from there. And don't feel like you HAVE to be on the trainer for X amount of time. You'd be amazed at what 15 minutes here, 15 minutes there can do.

It looks like your options are either to pick a different half-mary plan that allows for cross-training (for example, Jeff Galloway's half-mary training does that), or to build in two-a-days. Use the bike and swim to "recover" from your runs.

Those are some thoughts, and maybe others might have some, too.

Hi Manatees!

what a couple of busy days I've had!

Here's a pic of Kristin and me

AWESOME Picture......Looks like those smiles are frozen in place.  And I love the strong finish...looks like you still have some "Pep in your Step"

I love the picture! And I love Bethie Love!

You are absolutely gorgeous and radiant, as you should be after your accomplishment.

Way to go, MAAAH-velous Manatee!

My approach to this would be to take two independent plans: One which is running focused (which also calls for cross training) and one which is a triathlon base building focused and lay them one on top of the other in such a way that the runs will take place on the same days. Then, create a single plan which takes the runs from the first plan and the rest of the workouts from the second plan. It is not always easy to do and you may have to do some adjustments, but it is doable. I would keep a single rest day a week too. Finally, I would check if the outcome is a plan which I can truly follow and fit into my schedule. If chances are that I will have to skip quite a bit of the workouts - I will try to come up with a different plan. I think that the most critical aspect of a training plan, is not the plan itself, but rather the execution of it.

Yet, another alternative is to consult with a professional endurance trainer/coach. Provided with your goals (short and long terms), schedule and current fitness level, a good coach can tailor a custom plan just for you.

Just my thoughts...

Drum roll please..............

 Race report is up!

Ronen and Beth-

 Congratulations on your awesome finishes with your races!! I'm really proud of all of the hard work that you put into this! Great job!!

thanks John!

OK...It is the weekend and the end of the month.

What does everyone have on tap this weekend...and How did everyones training go for Jan.?  I know we had some very BIG First Time racesfor some Manatees but how did the overall training go?

I was in the Peach Challenge for getting Peach Squares for all days on your training calendar for the month.  First time I have done 31 straight days of SOMETHING training related since I started Tri training in Sept. 07.  (And it was frickin hard some days)

I am starting on my new PLAN for my Olympic in May.  1.5-2.0 hr. bike/Intervals training in the pool/ 45-60 min. easy run.  I have work day at the H.S. where I coach baseball tomorrow and my youngest is pitching Sunday at 12:00 at the college he goes to....this is going to be one of those scheduling nightmare.

What's everyone else up to?

Steve

johnkav - 2009-01-31 7:48 AM Leaving for my duathlon in a few minutes. Did not think I could do it because my back started acting up yesterday. Big time problems at work causing lots of stress. Stress for me usually ends up in the lower back. Been taking advil,stretching,and doing yoga. It is helping and I am going to try to do the race. I am ok if I don't make it all the way through. At least I will get a tee shirt. Hey,I may even get an age group award because there are not many fools my age who bike/race in this kind of weather. John

I'm so excited for you, John--not sure what time it is over there now, but am thinking of you and cheering you on! Hope it went well!

You lucky dog! I love grits! Glad you had such a great trip. The King is special to me, too ... me and a bunch of people broke the world record for most running Elvises (Elvi?) in a marathon at the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego last year (see below).

Definitely ease back into training. There are different methods/plans for getting back into it, but all of them suggest easing back. My iron training plan recommends 1/3 the first two days back, 2/3 the next two days, and full back on the fifth. That seems pretty sound to me. If you scale way back on intensity (do everything easy) you could also do something like 1/2 for a couple days, 2/3 for a couple days, etc. ... but definitely take 4-5 days to gradually get back into it.

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