PeterAK's Group: THIS TREEHOUSE IS FULL!!! (Page 23)

Dave, do you train with HR or by pace? The LT results I've seen have HR as the monitored element, but the pace info above is pretty cool and interesting too. I know there are "running calculators" out there that take times from various distances and predict times for other distances as well as paces for various training zones. That's what this reminds me of. I guess I'd find it a bit harder to train by mile pace 'cuz I don't have a monitor that gives this data real-time, seems it would need to be a GPS based one, e.g. Garmin 305. I'd be interested in how you will use this info....

I did it based on HR.  I also had a garmin as a double check.  I honestly don't know how the pace numbers Tammy gave me are derived.  She said she got them from a training bible she borrowed.  But I'm pretty sure it involved taking a time at the 5K mark, which based on my avg pace per lap was just about dead on.

I suppose I'll try to keep my LSDs in Z2 but that's hard for me to do.  I always tend to run in zone a slow Z3 or fast Z4.  Perhaps if I stick to Z2 on my next LSD I won't tire out as much?  It'll be fun to experiment at least.

Bummer Dave, hope the ear gets better soon!

I'm doing my first outside ride of the year tomorrow.  Had considered racing a criterium but don't feel ready as I haven't even turned a pedal other than on the trainer since October, and there are probably other yahoos in the same boat who are willing to go out and crash.  Don't want road rash for my wedding next month, so I'll opt for a group ride with some of the tri wis gang instead.

Anybody racing this weekend? Significant workouts planned?  I'll be riding tomorrow, wrapping up our wedding invitations, and working. 

Plan on either a group ride tomorrow or on my own.  (depends on the # of cervesas I have and how early I can wake up). 

It's supposed to be beautiful here this weekend so I plan on taking full advantage of it.  Might do a long run on Sunday.  (well, long for me ). 

And I gotta find a pool - even if I swam a few times between now and my next race that will help out a little.

OK - rode on my own today!  Broke a spoke on the ridet though.  Took it to a LBS and got it fixed.  was looking at new tri bikes - they were sweet!  Saw a "project one" treK that was $3200 and had a $2200 wheel set on it.   It sure was purty.  I know I can't afford that so I cowered to the corner of the store.

 I think I may do a LSD tomorrow.  Might swing by work to make sure the projects I had planned were accomplished.  Need to buy an actual tri top. Then I'll hit the workout.

Singed up for my next Tri today.  CB&I tri in The Woodlands, TX.  It's on 5/3 - less than 1 month.  I told my boss if I placed top 10 he's have to sponsor me!   We'll see.

 Hope the rest of the group has a great weekend!

Later!

Dude!  What up?  Hope you're feeling better!  Keep us posted on your progress!

Dude!  What up?  Hope you're feeling better!  Keep us posted on your progress!

please excuse the double post

Hey Eric!  At least you look good in scrubs!  Hope you feel good and can get some good information on the root cause of the issue!

Great weekend here, over 75 miles on the road bike over two days.  So nice to get outside again! 

Welcome back Z!  Can't wait to follow your tri training progress!  I know you'll do just fine!

Welcome back Zilla!  You signed up for a real triathlon!!!!  Sweet. 

My legs feel the weekend rides a bit this morning.  Going to swim at lunch. 

MONDAY CHECK IN!!!!

Should be moving out of temp housing into apartment on Friday.  Still not trusting the folks in the front office.  They tell me it'll be ready but I have yet to confirm that. 

Put in a little swim after work - found a little rec center near by.  Not the nicest facilities but I didn't care.

How's everyone else's Monday going?

Hey Gang - just checking in.

So what's everyone up to? 

No training for me today - just got back from work and I'm still trying to get everything set up for moving into mynew apartment on friday.  It's not the best place but I picked it mostly for the price (expesive paying monthly rent AND a home mortage).

Perhaps if I get done early enough on Friday moving what little bit I have into the new place I'll do some training.

When's everyone's next race?  Hilary's got a duathlon that she's gonna kick some major azz in pretty soon.  I'm signed up for another sprint tri on May 3rd.  Any one else racing soon?

Hey Gang! Happy Thursday. I took a rest day yesterday. I needed it after the nerve wracking experience of mailing my wedding invitations. For some reason, walking up to the counter at the post office was a significant moment... I've been completely relaxed through everything including the proposal, but it seemed that once everyone is invited, it became even more real. Crazy!

My first race of the season is coming up fast on May 4, the Olympic at Wildflower in CA. I'm feeling under trained, particularly on the run. I'm a bit nervous as this will be my third crack at this race, and I went slower the second time than the first. That was frustrating, and at the moment I don't know that I'm in shape to go faster, but I'm sure going to give it a shot.

Andria didn't know what I looked like until I changed my avatar. I'm a total album stalker, I watch for recently updated albums and check out the new pics. Good times, I suggest you put some free time into this. Here's a couple of my favorite race pics of me:

IMWI 2007. Awesome photo courtesy of travisvb24

Do I need to describe this one?

I'm in the red and black, Lori (my fiance) in orange, at the 2007 Indiana Hilly Hundreds bike tour:

The finish chute at Wildflower, 2006

Biking in Lake Tahoe August '07:

Nice pics Pete! - it is more real....  What I found - AYMMV - getting married (the first time) was the most surreal experience I've ever had next to the birth of my kids... Enjoy the ride....

Feel good after the super slow run yesterday. It was slow but way better than nothing! - one more run on friday -swim (with earplugs) saturday and a cold 5k race on Sunday. This race will take me past the house I lived in when i first got married 20 years ago... Holy crap - has it been 20 years since my first go at it? Yikes.. feeling old...

DAVE!!!

pete, that 629 on your arm looks amazing.  fantastic penmanship 

Ahhh yes, that was a highlight of the day, getting body marked by Trixie and Regimom at the same time!!!