BB's Really Beginner Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 25)

Mike_D - 2011-02-04 3:53 PM

DP120107 - 2011-02-04 2:33 PM Looks like some of us are in for a little more snow and ice tonight/tomorrow.  Be careful if you're heading out. 
And I hope everyone has a productive weekend.

This mess heads our way tomorrow PM. Josh's snow photos will need updating on Monday.

Should I even tell you about Thursday?

OMG Josh!  That looks expensive to move…  What is it you wanted to tell about Thursday?  What about that video we never got to see?

Well done Mike!  You only do half the time I take to swim about the same distance. LOL  Feedback from the coach was that my technique just needs a little work but that I definitely need to improve my endurance.  I wonder why he said that…  I swam a whole 75m non stop and then I only had to make brief pauses every 25m gasping for air!! LOL.

Nice job Marcus!

Thank you Dan P, you too.

Jackie, I never found the thread about your accident.  Where is it?

I hope you all have a great weekend! 

Good job to everyone this week.  Looks like everyone has been productive.  Me, not so much.  I think this snow thing is really getting to me.  I really don't like running on the treadmill.  Actually, I have flat feet and it kills my ankles.  Also, running on the snow it's the best either.  At this rate, the snow isn't going to melt until June. 

Itzia, we are supposed to have another big storm on Thursday.  If you go to my profile, I posted one of the videos of me finishing IMAZ.

I hope everyone has a good weekend.  My wife is going to the Cape for the night with the girls, so I have the kids for 2 days.  

Josh, great video!

The pictures don't lie, everyone. its really piled up that high. Insanity. and knowing more is on the way is crazy. last winter we had one storm of note, and spent most of the season without any snow on the ground.

Most of my workouts have moved inside, despite my deep desire to get out on the road. Weekday runs are now all on the treadmill, bike is on the trainer, and swimming, well...I'm not a polar bear, so that was inside no matter what . The only outside thing I have going on now is my long runs on Sunday AM, and of course, snow removal.

Today's workout was 45 min on the bike trainer. Its obvious after doing this I need to really be bike centric over the next few months to get that fitness level up.

Jackie- Looking forward to seeing the bike picks, so I can live vicariously through you! Glad you are still feeling fine.  

Mike D - you are always such a positive force. Thanks.

Itzia-good job on the swimming front! 

Alex-I am so sorry that you had to bail. I know in the grand scheme of things it is not a big deal to miss a race, but it sure feels that way when you have been planning and training on it. Hope all is well in your world.

Curt- Congrats on the times/distances. WoWo. Improvement always feels GREAT!

Josh- Hope you have had fun Dad time with your ladies.  That was probably a workout in itself 

Mtn Dan- LOVE the pics, am really jealous of you guys. And snow shoveling is a great workout...

Dan in PA - How did you fair?

Marcus - nice TT on the bike.

As for me, well I swam a mile yesterday. It was awesome.. Not that impressive in terms of time, but I swam a mile. First time in a long time that I have done that. Not since I was a kid I think.  Today I think I am going to try to hit a spin class and then do some weights. My left foot had a weird little pinch on it, so not gonna run today. I am sure it is just a kink, no worries! 

Mountain Dan – Wow!  It looks like you’ve been very busy shoveling snow!

Josh - I hope you are having a nice weekend with your kids.  Be patient…    I saw your video. That must have felt incredible. 

Mike -  Your polar bear reminded me of a question. Do you guys have to wear wet suits for your swims even during the summer months?

Alex -  I’m sorry you missed your race.  I’m sure that was tough on you. When is your next one?

Curt -  Great job on the swimming!  You got me!  My goal in February will be to do the 1,000 m in 30 mins.  Is that too ambitious?  What about you?

Jackie – I read about the accident. That you are in one piece is just amazing!  I’m so glad for you and your family.  I hope to see your bike photos soon.  I wonder why mine is not here yet…

Ails – Congratulations on swimming a mile!

On Friday I squeezed in a little 5Km ride on my mountain bike at a ridiculous hour of the night in the double security area I live in.  It sounds like a prison, LOL.  I guess it is, in a way.

I was advised to start with elliptical rather than running outside until my ankle is stronger.  So I did only 2Km yesterday, but I entered as a run because I like the way it looks on the graph.  It makes me feel there is some progress going on.

Steelers are winning the SB tonight, so that should be nice, LOL and it’s a long weekend for us in Mexico which is even nicer.  No work for me tomorrow!!

I hope you all have a great week! 

Itzia -- I'd like to be able to do 1000 yards in 30 minutes.  Think I might be able to hit 27 / 1000m in 30 minutes.

Just finished up today's workout.  An hour on the bike followed by 15 minutes of running circles in the basement.  Glad to be done for the weekend / legs need a break.  On the good news front, lungs feel fine/cardio system is doing great.

Good Monday Morning Everyone.  I hope you had a good weekend.  

Jackie, nice job on the TT improvement.  1 min is a big deal for 5k.  You are killing us, what kind of bike?

Ails, nice swim

Curt, awesome job in the pool.  I find swimming is all about momentum.  Out of the 3, it's really the best sport where you can build off your last workout.  Keep it up.  I am can't wait to read the review later today.

To my Northeasterns, it looks like we may make it through a week without some heavy snow.  Just a couple of inches tomorrow.

I am planning on doing my 5k TT tonight.  Better late than never.

Have a great week.

Question for everyone --- do you do flip turns when you are swimming?  I don't, but feel like I should. I'm currently using the tried & true "touch the wall, turn around, put down a foot, then push off" method. Seems to me the flip turn would make things more smooth and not take as long, and I'd feel less like i was 'cheating' in some way

If you're a swimmer and have done them forever, keep doing it.  If not, don't worry about.  I would focus your efforts more on things like bilateral breathing and siting.  Those are more useful in a race than flip turns.

I do flip turns when I manage to swim continuously, but I’m afraid that doesn’t happen very often at the moment.    They do make things easier and I just love the feeling when I push myself from the wall.  It took a lot of practice to learn to do them and lots of headaches from water up my nose.  But I agree that they are not very useful to train for tris.  Not like an endless pool would.

By the way, the meaning of my name is “crystal clear water”.  I've always identified with that elelment.  Maybe that’s why I enjoy it so much.