Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 25)

lguffey - 2010-12-26 2:10 PM Hello, I am just getting started at this. I am planning on participating in the Pacific Crest Half Ironman June 2011. So I have a good 25 weeks of prep time.

I have run many races, swimming and biking will be new for me though. I am excited about the challenge and so looking forward to doing something new.
 Laura

lalexander - 2010-12-25 1:52 AM

Thanks JG - I ended up doing the run right after the swim due to time constraints.  I  felt good while doing it but I was definitely whooped at the end!  To your point, I set the incline to 2.5%.  Hopefully I got an accurate result!

IRISHMACCER - 2010-12-27 10:07 AM

Hi
Starting training today for 1/2 IM. Its on 14th May. Done one olympic to date, 2.36hrs, what time should i reasonably expect for 1/2IM? BTW I'm 47 .......

Tri Take Me Away - 2010-12-27 2:14 PM

Actually, I am concerned that you did NOT get an accurate result because your incline was too high. The 1.0% is meant to mimic running a flat course outside. While doing a test, you should try to find a relatively flat course for best results. The 2.5% you used meant that you did a test on a completely uphill course. If you find that your numbers don't feel right as you start training with HR, you may need to test again using 1.0% incline or outside if at all possible.

roxygirl - 2010-12-27 12:44 PM Ive done a few sprints in the last three yrs.  But after watching the Hawaii Ironman race a couple weekends ago, i got inspired by a certain 40+ mom that trained and finished her first ironman.  So that following week I did some research on HIM races in the U.S.  And i desided to find, sign up and commit myself in training, and achieving one of my bucket list items.  To do my first HIM by the end of 2011.  Im happy to say ive found one in Wilmington, NC and have signed up for it.  And on top of that found a great coach near me to assist me in my training.  Im so excited and modivated that anyone can compete in an ironman..half or full.  If properly trained anyone can do one.  So I plan to come to this forum often to get any tips, tricks and advice in preparing myself for this race.  It might be over ten months away..but still I have it in my mindset that I CAN!...
rock on for all that plan to do the same this coming new yr.

Cheers
Dawn

akrenik - 2010-12-27 6:24 PM So I wanted to kick off this week strong, but had to skip my swim workout this morning because I couldn't get away from my visiting in-laws.  Guess I will have to count today as my rest day and go strong tomorrow.

What did you all get done today?

jaegee - 2010-12-27 9:53 PM Awesome JG, I love my garmin. Have fun with it!

Well I just got back from the gym and did my first freestyle mile ever! I'm pretty happy I was able to do it since I haven't been swimming too often. But to be fair I used to be on a swim team when I was growing up. I did the mile in 34:12, does anyone have any clue if that is good or horrible? I figure it probably isn't too great since it was my first mile, but if anyone has any comparison I could do it to, that would be great.

On to tomorrow's run and bike.

jaegee - 2010-12-27 7:53 PM Awesome JG, I love my garmin. Have fun with it!

Well I just got back from the gym and did my first freestyle mile ever! I'm pretty happy I was able to do it since I haven't been swimming too often. But to be fair I used to be on a swim team when I was growing up. I did the mile in 34:12, does anyone have any clue if that is good or horrible? I figure it probably isn't too great since it was my first mile, but if anyone has any comparison I could do it to, that would be great.

On to tomorrow's run and bike.

JG_GreenCoast - 2010-12-27 6:47 PM

My brother is in town from Zurich, CH and is an awesome runner.  He is a sub 3 marathon guy and just an all around fun guy to be around, and we ran together.  Left me in the dust.  Was too cold and windy for outside but we went to the gym and got on treadmills next to eachother to do intervals.  He did stepups from 7mph-11mph with 4 min at each, then down, with warm up and cool down both at 7.  His workout lasted 41min and ran 6.8mi, I tried to keep up, but ran like 5.2 in the same time.  Was supposed to swim but am gonna do it tomorrow, I was just too happy to see him not to run!

akrenik - 2010-12-27 10:58 PM

Dang...you would both blow me away!  Nice job!

roxygirl - 2010-12-27 2:44 PM Ive done a few sprints in the last three yrs.  But after watching the Hawaii Ironman race a couple weekends ago, i got inspired by a certain 40+ mom that trained and finished her first ironman.  So that following week I did some research on HIM races in the U.S.  And i desided to find, sign up and commit myself in training, and achieving one of my bucket list items.  To do my first HIM by the end of 2011.  Im happy to say ive found one in Wilmington, NC and have signed up for it.  And on top of that found a great coach near me to assist me in my training.  Im so excited and modivated that anyone can compete in an ironman..half or full.  If properly trained anyone can do one.  So I plan to come to this forum often to get any tips, tricks and advice in preparing myself for this race.  It might be over ten months away..but still I have it in my mindset that I CAN!...
rock on for all that plan to do the same this coming new yr.

Cheers
Dawn

JG_GreenCoast - 2010-12-28 1:59 PM

Ha! I think anyone would blow me away in the pool though! 

uhcoog - 2010-12-29 9:24 AM

What's a pool????? 

JG_GreenCoast - 2010-12-29 8:18 AM

Lol...I always try to share lanes to simulate the washing machine/open water.  I do suck at swimming, though. 

akrenik - 2010-12-29 2:13 PM

haha.  Going to get my swim workout in today while there is a waterpolo tourney going on at my pool.  That should stir up the water a bit for me.