Mndymond and Disturbed275's Awesome SBR Group--- Phase 2--CLOSED! (Page 24)

A silicone cap will definitely be a little warmer than a latex one.  I got one just for cold water swimming and cold races.  When you starting racing a triathlon or too you'll get more latex caps than you'll know what to do with.

I've bought a lot of swim supplies on swimoutlet.com.  Prices seem pretty reasonable

Sounds like a big weekend!  Hope everything holds up for you!

Hey have a good race tomorrow!(you are in coronation Edmonton tri right??)

Things were hopping at united cycle today that is for sure!

Hi Friends,

I have been keeping up on post but usually cannot reply...new job is going well and I finally don't feel like a foreigner in a foreign land...as much!  Work is sending me to Philadelphia in June for a week...training there will be a great experience; trying something new and all.The wind has been crazy here in No. NV, so maybe a reprieve while in Philly.  

I am still working on adjusting my meds so I am not so tired but I have been wiped out lately.  I have been doing some light running and long swims on the weekends. No improvements but maintaining.  Sounds like most are doing well and staying motivated! I have a long swim today, group ride tomorrow and a long run.  Have a great weekend.  

GI issues kept me from  my group ride today but not my run. In an effort to not lose all conditioning for basketball, my daughter, who is back for the summer from college asked if I wanted to run with her.  Of course I did!  We weren't fast but it was nice to have someone on my shoulder.

Cyntha

mndymond - 2012-05-26 8:38 PM Hi team! Been looking through the recent posts! Looks like there has been some pretty nice training going on within the group. Nice to see! Sorry to be so MIA as a mentor over the past little while. Only have 2 call left on general internal medicine and then I should be back to my regular life schedule. GIM has not been a lifestyle friendly rotation in any sense. Currently post call today and have call tomorrow. Sad that I won't be able to join in at the Coronation tri tomorrow! that pool is my home pool from when I was a club swimmer. Haha. Good luck to all those racing this weekend and keep up the good training!

Melisa - Keep your sanity for your last two shifts!  Sounds like your schedule puts your thought the ringer!

Philedelphia, eh?  How many miles on a bike do you have to ride to burn off a Phily cheese steak?  I think you should find out and let us know...  Good luck on getting those meds figured out so you can get back into the mix!

So glad to hear about your fantastic bike ride!  Sounds like you really had to hoof it to get up all those hills.  

I took a look at your logs and it looks like you are in a really good place as you head into the last three weeks of training.  You've put in a run, bike, and swim that are longer than what you will be doing in the race... The only thing I might suggest - since you asked - is to try to add a little weekly volume.  You have some good "long workouts" but try to add a few minutes to your short workouts.  Try to add 15% to your volume from the last 10 days and add some bricks (swim and bikes/bikes and swims so you can get use to the wobbly legs that come after transition.  Be sure to go easy for the 10 days before the race so you can rest up for the race.  

Finally, practice your transitions several times before the race.  The best time to do this is at the end of your workouts.  There are a ton of good videos online to give you suggestions.

Other than that, I think you are all set and I wish you well!  

Looking at your training log, it looks like you're fine to go the distance.  Three weeks is also enough time to squeeze in more training if you're getting nervous, too.  Maybe next weekend you could do a brick workout- just a short run (maybe a mile or two) after immediately after your long bike ride.  Swimming or riding the course is a good idea if it makes you feel better, but don't sweat it if riding in traffic, etc makes you nervous.  

Have you been experimenting with pre-workout breakfasts & in-race nutrition?  Those are some things you should be practicing before the race too!  Also, picking out what you will wear and doing some longer workouts in your racing outfit.

Nice you can make training a family event!  I ran with my sister for her first half marathon last week (I wasn't registered for the race- just decided to run it with her as a training run).  She was struggling through the race and it was nice to be able to try to encourage her and keep her motivated.

It's been a rough couple of days in regards to working out and eating.  My sore hips really cut into my workout time last week and having a friend come to town didn't help with the healthy eating.  I had a great hill repeat workout and managed to add 1.5 miles an hour and shaved 11 minutes off my previous time.

Here's my plan - please give me crap if I don't follow through:

Monday - Hill Repeat workout
Tuesday - Short Swim/Short Run - I'm going to a redsox/detroit game in the pm so I will have to put in the time in the AM
Wednesday -  Biking to and from work - this will be a first for me...
Thursday - Long Swim/Long Run (I would like to see if I could swim a mile in less than 2:20 (my goal for the month) and hit 5 or six miles  on the run (my running goal))
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Hill Repeats
Sunday - Long Swim 

Ok, well, I sort of got my workouts in this weekend.  

I was planning on 13-15 miles running on Saturday and 45ish miles on Sunday.  I ended up running to the Soldier Field 10-miler and running the course backward while looking for my friend who was doing her longest distance ever.  She was struggling a little, so I when I found her, I ended up running the last few miles with her.  I then went into the stadium and watched her finish crossing the 50-yard line.  I originally was planning on running home after, but her mom (who had come to watch the race) offered to take us out to lunch.  So I ended up doing about 11 miles since I got a ride instead of running home.

Saturday night was the same friend's birthday/going away party, and I ended up having too much to drink and getting home at 3am.... I was supposed to do Bike the Drive at 5am but was still drunk so ended up skipping it.  I did get in a swim later that day, but was for the most part busy recovering from my night out!

I did end up doing a 38-mile bike ride this morning with some friends, so all was not lost!  No sign of plantar fasciitis, so that's good.  

ETA- I'm going on a road trip this week with the friend who had the going away party on Saturday.... Helping her move to Texas.  I'm hoping the hotels we stay at have pools so I can still swim and run.  If I have time between driving, maybe I'll also be able to rent some bikes and do some shorter rides along the way!  In any case, not sure how much internet access I'll have, so I might be MIA until next week!

Thanks! Race went good! First time in a 50m pool, actually liked it better! Kind of got into the rythm of things instead of stop start all the time.  Probably the best organized swim start I have been in as well! ....I left the garmin at home so transition times would be faster rather then fumbling with it's buttons.... instead I just wore a normal watch and timed the whole race....

I really though my run was sucky by perception, just wasn't feeling great in it and then I get my race results and ran one of the fastest 8km's I ever have! that was awesome!! (the course had to of been short

I Managed to do some shopping in Edmonton, got some new bike shoes! Hoping these ones will work! I was getting numb toes in my last 2 pairs, but this pair is nice and wide so hopefully will be much better! Got a 90km ride planned for tomorrow so that will be a good test!

mndymond - 2012-05-26 7:38 PM Hi team! Been looking through the recent posts! Looks like there has been some pretty nice training going on within the group. Nice to see! Sorry to be so MIA as a mentor over the past little while. Only have 2 call left on general internal medicine and then I should be back to my regular life schedule. GIM has not been a lifestyle friendly rotation in any sense. Currently post call today and have call tomorrow. Sad that I won't be able to join in at the Coronation tri tomorrow! that pool is my home pool from when I was a club swimmer. Haha. Good luck to all those racing this weekend and keep up the good training!

Wooohooo u are almost done! Just in time for great weather and great training! Coronation tri was really good! I really enjoyed it and the 'different' distance! It will still be there next year for ya!

your training is looking good. I will just emphasize to make sure you practice your OWS with your wetsuit. That was the most difficult adjustment for me and I used to competitive swim.

You will kick butt!

Nice job on the run! Isn't the first half downhill and the second half up hill? Groat road?

Have you done up a race report yet?

Where did you get your shoes?

In terms of scheduling, I think you just have to work with what you're able to do.  If you're at least able to space out your workouts so it's not always back-to-back (ie morning then evening workouts) it'll be easier on your body than doing more brick workouts where you go from one workout immediately to the next.

Once you've been doing tris for a while, you'll forget about looking silly in front of neighbors   I live in a high rise condo building, and I can't imagine what my front desk people think about me!  At least you only have neighbors to contend with... When I have to practice my crazy tri shenanigans, it's out in public in the park or beach!

Sounds like everyone has given you some pretty sound advice.  Definite to-dos would be practicing in the wetsuit and practicing transition.  If you do plan on a brick, your best bet is for this weekend to allow for adequate recovery