SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 230)

fattyfatfat - 2009-08-24 1:57 PM another way to bust out is to moonwalk.....

TrevorC - 2009-08-24 3:06 PM

Cool.... and how awesome is it that you moonwalked across the line in front of the topless muscle freak?
That pic may belong in Pacebotty

ashort33 - 2009-08-24 3:44 PM

It looks like a fancy moving sidewalk with an ipod holder

Seriously though, Iwould have someone explain the warranty.  It says lifetime frame and motor and then 1 year labor and 3 years parts...  That confused me...  Have you googled it looking for reviews?

Havin'Fun - 2009-08-24 4:51 PM Tracy, I agree with Kim.
You can do this..and once you get this under your belt you will be totally set for B2B!
Here are a couple of things to think about - just my .02:  It's all about being comfortable.....
Get in the water before the start (get use to the water temp so that the temp doesn't catch your breath)
Get a little water in your mouth, swish it around and spit it out...gross, but you get that taste before you start
The run from the beach to the water is fun , run but don't sprint and get winded
As soon as you can start swimming do so...it's easier to go under the waves if you are swimming than to run through them
First few 100 yards/meters are going to feel weird...nerves, conditions, etc.....STAY CALM, just go with it, and you will soon settle into a good rhythm and it will be fun.
If the waves are huge you may need to breaststroke a little to find the buoys - that's fine 
Keep your stroke long and smooth...and you will be at the finish before you know it (is it a two loop course?)
Also, swim in as far as you can....it is faster to swim the in water than to walk 

You've been doing some ows so I am sure you'll be fine.  The key for me is to stay calm, getting through the first few 100 and then getting into the rhythm.   After that...it's a piece of cake r

ashort33 - 2009-08-23 10:13 PM

Hey all, the day has slowed down enough for some BT time...  I improved about 12 minutes today on the same course as as the tri in May.  RR is up.  I am happy and disappointed at the same time.  Happy that I improved and exceed my goal, disappointed that I did not beat my buddy...  Didn't he know I was supposed to beat him?    Time to get caught up on all the posts from the weekend...

SSMinnow - 2009-08-24 10:38 AM   WAY TO GO TREVOR--a PB is awesome!!!!    I'm doing a little hula dance just for you!!!! 

You know another reason I am doing the dance?  I just booked our tickets to Hawaii--Feb 11-21!! I promise I won't be talking about this for the next 6 months, but I am pysched to be going back for our 13th year.  We are heading to Maui for 5 days before visiting the man's parents in Kaui for another 5 days!!  Still working on locking in on the perfect Maui condo, but it will be on Kaanapali for sure....great beach and great running area....YIPEE!



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Ok, How about I talk about Kim and I going there in November, then when I get back we can switch gears, and you can talk about it !

TrevorC - 2009-08-24 1:28 PM Happy Monday all.....
I must be the only one in our group that breathes to the left. All you one directional breathers breathe to the right??? Are you all righthanded or something by chance??


I had a breakthrough moment this weekend...My 1/2 mary plan said to do a 5k race this weekend.Then an easy 6 or 7 miles the next day.....We were out at the cabin. I was feeling really lazy on Sat morning. Did not feel like running whatsoever. I started to think about wanting to keep on my plan and I actually laughed about the Barry/Chris HTFU moments from last week. So I ran the 5k and ended up PB'ing it!! Best was 27 flat prior, and I ran it in 26:32. I had a real mental breakthrough as I did not know if I could hold that pace, and I kept wanting to tell my body/legs to stop!!! But I pushed through it. I'm really starting to learn that my body can do more than my mind allows sometimes. I think my mind is what is limiting me sometimes, and I'm not sure how to bust out of it.... Not sure if its that former-fatty thing or what?? You guys experience that?? I'm thinking the Johns/Andys or the world may know what I'm saying.

swbkrun - 2009-08-24 8:37 PM John, Digging the Picture...

To all the PR'S==== NICE!  Trevor I think back in the day you were wondering if a sub 30 min' 5k was possible!  HUGE!

Swimming--- That is why Bilateral breathing is important.  Many times we will need to focus on one way or another.  Next time you swim try to swim ONLY on your OFF SIDE!  Force yourself to do one lap on the "wrong side."    Its like when we thought we couldn't ride a bike w/ no hands, but we managed (except on tri bike for me)..... it can be done!

Chet- Keep up the good work!!

Rob- Enjoy the new SUIT!  Big difference!!!!

Plainsman AU - 2009-08-24 8:06 PM

QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am starting to PANIC about my volume etc...especially as far as the run is concerned.  This week is supposed to be a rest week on my plan with 30 min workouts doing 2 a day mostly until the weekend.  Last week I traveled and took 2 days off and only got 9 miles of running in last week.  I did get a long bike in on Saturday which loaded my volume up to the plan level. 

I am considering doing a long run tomorrow, as I took today off as prescribed.  So basically I have had 3 full days of rest this last week.  I feel like I need the run, and my plan is for the next couple of weeks to really ramp up the volume before tapering.  Race is Sept 27. 

Should I slide the run into the plan and get some needed miles in?

Plainsman AU - 2009-08-24 8:06 PM

QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am starting to PANIC about my volume etc...especially as far as the run is concerned.  This week is supposed to be a rest week on my plan with 30 min workouts doing 2 a day mostly until the weekend.  Last week I traveled and took 2 days off and only got 9 miles of running in last week.  I did get a long bike in on Saturday which loaded my volume up to the plan level. 

I am considering doing a long run tomorrow, as I took today off as prescribed.  So basically I have had 3 full days of rest this last week.  I feel like I need the run, and my plan is for the next couple of weeks to really ramp up the volume before tapering.  Race is Sept 27. 

Should I slide the run into the plan and get some needed miles in?

Plainsman AU - 2009-08-24 9:06 PM

QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am starting to PANIC about my volume etc...especially as far as the run is concerned.  This week is supposed to be a rest week on my plan with 30 min workouts doing 2 a day mostly until the weekend.  Last week I traveled and took 2 days off and only got 9 miles of running in last week.  I did get a long bike in on Saturday which loaded my volume up to the plan level. 

I am considering doing a long run tomorrow, as I took today off as prescribed.  So basically I have had 3 full days of rest this last week.  I feel like I need the run, and my plan is for the next couple of weeks to really ramp up the volume before tapering.  Race is Sept 27. 

Should I slide the run into the plan and get some needed miles in?

SSMinnow - 2009-08-24 8:26 PM

Hey Barry

Don't panic!!  You still have some time to build up your run volume, but it is time to assess.  What is the longest distance you have done so far? and how many times?  Your swimming is good and your biking is strong so with three days rest, I would consider running a wise idea. Don't go crazy, but you really do need to make sure those legs are strong off the bike.

Suzy 

dalessit - 2009-08-24 8:26 PM Not sure if anyone is still doing the 200 situp challenge but I had to take some time off for being sick.

Feels good to get back to work.

Week 4, day 1, 204 situps, 60 seconds leg lifts, and 30 crunches to each side done tonight.