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 2014-03-24 9:22 AM in reply to: WebFootFreak |
Champion  6993      Chicago, Illinois |  Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!!If you were going to swim 500 meters or less I probably not use a wet suit. Especially if its your first tr I would svae the money until your hooked and want to do an Oly or 70.3 race. If the water is going to be ultra cold then you might want it. I store mine inside out on a plastic hanger. I never heard that you should fold it up. I was told to hang it up inside out so you do not damage the outside. I had mine for 7 years and I still love it. |
| 2014-03-24 10:17 AM in reply to: #4969602 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Ok just to answer a couple questions above. Bricks - I did two bricks in the fall with no problems - I have tried two indoor bricks this winter and had bad calf cramps - I will be doing another this weekend - planned Sunday. Hopefully with success as I have changed my diet, stretching and clothing to assist with eliminating these problems. As far as the swim I added extra planned time there as I think that I will be a better ow swimmer as I feel once I get into a groove w my stroke I hit the wall - literally the pool wall and need to turn an reset. |
| 2014-03-24 11:49 AM in reply to: Clarkey77 |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by Clarkey77 Ok just to answer a couple questions above. Bricks - I did two bricks in the fall with no problems - I have tried two indoor bricks this winter and had bad calf cramps - I will be doing another this weekend - planned Sunday. Hopefully with success as I have changed my diet, stretching and clothing to assist with eliminating these problems. As far as the swim I added extra planned time there as I think that I will be a better ow swimmer as I feel once I get into a groove w my stroke I hit the wall - literally the pool wall and need to turn an reset. I also had cramps with short distance tri events going from Bike to Run each time and I didn't think I had done enough short distance bricks. On my 70.3 preparation bricks, it was not my calve muscles that cramped, but my lower back muscles that were really tight.
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| 2014-03-24 12:25 PM in reply to: flip18436572 |
| 250 Ledyard, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Man what a counterproductive weekend!!!! Diet out the door, workout out the door, ughhhh ok back to it today!!! |
| 2014-03-24 1:38 PM in reply to: #4970167 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Dlo That's the only way to do it! Limit the depth if the fall, pick yourself back up and get back on plan! We all crash every now and then - make it a few hour or a day instead of crashing all week! |
| 2014-03-24 2:47 PM in reply to: Clarkey77 |
Member 386 Yardville, NJ | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Hey guys, I've been away for a bit. I was traveling last week. I did manage to get in my run workouts (albeit on the treadmill at the hotel). i also did a boat-load of walking. This week is a taper week into my 13.1 on Sunday. The name of the game for me this week is to eat right, follow my plan for running (workouts lighten up as we head through the week) and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! I just got my bib number in the email and it just hit me that this is REAL! |
| 2014-03-24 7:24 PM in reply to: Mfechter67 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by Mfechter67 This week is a taper week into my 13.1 on Sunday. I just got my bib number in the email and it just hit me that this is REAL! good luck! I had a nice little run today. 4.2 miles (long for me!).... 48 minutes. I did the first 2.5 miles at 12 min miles then a small breather then a half mile at 11 then a half mile at 10. then a small breather then the last .5 at about 8.5. All on the dreadmill. It was getting very close to getting outside, now it looks like more snow tomorrow ! UGH! |
| 2014-03-24 10:50 PM in reply to: chirunner134 |
| 90 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by chirunner134 If you were going to swim 500 meters or less I probably not use a wet suit. Especially if its your first tr I would svae the money until your hooked and want to do an Oly or 70.3 race. If the water is going to be ultra cold then you might want it. I store mine inside out on a plastic hanger. I never heard that you should fold it up. I was told to hang it up inside out so you do not damage the outside. I had mine for 7 years and I still love it. I wish someone would have told me that sooner about not having a wetsuit! I had emailed the tri organizer and they said the water would be too cold to swim without one. It's supposed to be around 62 degrees. I did two reverse tri's last year but really wanted to do one with an open water swim. My goal - to complete a 70.3 this December for my 50th birthday. And if I keep my weight off, it will be 6 years since I lost 95lbs in December. But this tri business is so much harder than marathon running, I am not sure I will be able to work up the endurance (or afford the cost of everything one needs for a tri). And then people talk about hiring coaches to help them finish 70.3....what's your opinion? |
| 2014-03-25 6:35 AM in reply to: luvschips |
Member 386 Yardville, NJ | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by luvschips Originally posted by chirunner134 If you were going to swim 500 meters or less I probably not use a wet suit. Especially if its your first tr I would svae the money until your hooked and want to do an Oly or 70.3 race. If the water is going to be ultra cold then you might want it. I store mine inside out on a plastic hanger. I never heard that you should fold it up. I was told to hang it up inside out so you do not damage the outside. I had mine for 7 years and I still love it. I wish someone would have told me that sooner about not having a wetsuit! I had emailed the tri organizer and they said the water would be too cold to swim without one. It's supposed to be around 62 degrees. I did two reverse tri's last year but really wanted to do one with an open water swim. My goal - to complete a 70.3 this December for my 50th birthday. And if I keep my weight off, it will be 6 years since I lost 95lbs in December. But this tri business is so much harder than marathon running, I am not sure I will be able to work up the endurance (or afford the cost of everything one needs for a tri). And then people talk about hiring coaches to help them finish 70.3....what's your opinion? You don't have to buy a wetsuit, you can rent one for the race. Wetsuitrental.com has great deals. I think it's $65 to rent. Check them out. I know many people that have done 70.3 without coaches. There is enough material out there (and here on BT) to help you train. You'll find lots of free coaching advice along the way. I would not stray from your goal. You can do it! |
| 2014-03-25 9:03 AM in reply to: luvschips |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by luvschips I wish someone would have told me that sooner about not having a wetsuit! I had emailed the tri organizer and they said the water would be too cold to swim without one. It's supposed to be around 62 degrees. 62? yeah I would probably wear one if I could then. Plus if your not the best swimmer it helps. The last sprint I did was not wetsuit legal. Getting out is not that hard. Getting in is a pain but you should have plenty of time. |
| 2014-03-25 9:29 AM in reply to: chirunner134 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Folks I know have had great experiencens renting wet-suits. Try it. 62 is damn cold! Instruction
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| 2014-03-25 10:21 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! A 70.3 does not require a coach. It requires you to train to your own ability and speed and to build to this distances in a safe time frame. I went from a sprint in the spring to a 70.3 in the month of August when I did my 70.3 event. But I was training 6 days a week and some were two a days. In my mind, I think anyone can complete a 70.3 if they want to do it. It is a long and lonely race depending upon the race. You have to want it for the right reasons, but I plan on going from my current super heavy weight back to where I was when I did the 70.3 4 years ago. I want to complete some 70.3 events and do a 140.6 in the next two years. I have to drop my music or my art to be able to make it all work out. |
| 2014-03-25 3:38 PM in reply to: #4970351 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Good luck flip Did an hour of yoga at lunch today to stretch everything out a bit |
| 2014-03-26 8:27 AM in reply to: Clarkey77 |
| 788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Got a bit of a problem again. I went out for my 1K hammer down session last night, and my right soleus muscle has started flaring up again. I'm not really sure what direction to go in here. The only two things I can think of is that I wore an older pair of shoes with inserts to work yesterday, and I also got kinda stupid on the leg press on Monday morning at the Y... (15 reps @ 280 lbs and 5 reps at 320). For now, I'm back to ibuprofen and icing. Oh...and for the record, I set my fastest 1K to date @ 6:37. |
| 2014-03-26 8:34 AM in reply to: WebFootFreak |
| 90 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! AHHHH!!! Overslept and missed my run :-( I hate it when I do that! Congrats on PR Webfoot! And thank you for all the great info on the wetsuit. And for all the encouragement on the 70.3. I will see if I get over my fear of failure for the one in December...fear - the great ruler of my life sometimes. Causes me not to do things I want to do (like the tri). Causes me to eat because food is such a comfort...I will say everyday I do some sort of physical movement (walk, bike, hike, whatever) my fear is lower and my confidence is higher. Anyway, enough of my psych issues - lol! It's WEDNESDAY! Have a great day everyone! I look forward to hearing how it goes for you all... Donna |
| 2014-03-26 9:54 AM in reply to: luvschips |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by luvschips AHHHH!!! Overslept and missed my run :-( I hate it when I do that! Congrats on PR Webfoot! And thank you for all the great info on the wetsuit. And for all the encouragement on the 70.3. I will see if I get over my fear of failure for the one in December...fear - the great ruler of my life sometimes. Causes me not to do things I want to do (like the tri). Causes me to eat because food is such a comfort...I will say everyday I do some sort of physical movement (walk, bike, hike, whatever) my fear is lower and my confidence is higher. Anyway, enough of my psych issues - lol! It's WEDNESDAY! Have a great day everyone! I look forward to hearing how it goes for you all... Donna Donna hang in there. Not to scare you but kinda of reminder in a marathon and probably even a HIM 1 lbs = 1 min extra it will take you. overeating does help the failing at 70.3 happen. You can still do it though. I done it at 300 lbs. It is much harder though. I am going through my own battles with weight and ITU Chicago in June |
| 2014-03-26 10:49 AM in reply to: 0 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by luvschips AHHHH!!! Overslept and missed my run :-( I hate it when I do that! Congrats on PR Webfoot! And thank you for all the great info on the wetsuit. And for all the encouragement on the 70.3. I will see if I get over my fear of failure for the one in December...fear - the great ruler of my life sometimes. Causes me not to do things I want to do (like the tri). Causes me to eat because food is such a comfort...I will say everyday I do some sort of physical movement (walk, bike, hike, whatever) my fear is lower and my confidence is higher. Anyway, enough of my psych issues - lol! It's WEDNESDAY! Have a great day everyone! I look forward to hearing how it goes for you all... Donna Your psych issues are the same as mine! facing that fear is a great step! Remember, there is no failure in not finishing a 70.3, only in not trying one if you want to.
I typed that and then look what popped up on my screen! ""You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try." -Beverly Sills" Edited by ceilidh 2014-03-26 10:51 AM |
| 2014-03-26 11:27 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
| 250 Ledyard, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Hey all been crazy busy but trying to get my training in and eating to a plan. Started a biggest loser type challenge with my friends and family and got 23 people to join! Did a $40 buy so pretty nice payout to the winner, put together a website with a forum for tracking and this Sunday we will be off and running! If anyone is interested in setting something up like this for their friends and family let me know I can help you get it going! Swim is on the docket tonight, up to 1800 per work out and feeling strong. Great work everyone on all their accomplishments and milestones! Warm weather and race season is just around the corner, get up and get moving everyone!!!!! Have a great day |
| 2014-03-26 5:22 PM in reply to: #4916495 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Just rented a bike for my Tri! Scott 58 cm? I'm 6-1 w a 32 inseam - yeah short legs Does this seem too big? On the stationary bike now, on my way to 12+ miles. |
| 2014-03-26 7:15 PM in reply to: chirunner134 |
| 90 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by chirunner134 Originally posted by luvschips AHHHH!!! Overslept and missed my run :-( I hate it when I do that! Congrats on PR Webfoot! And thank you for all the great info on the wetsuit. And for all the encouragement on the 70.3. I will see if I get over my fear of failure for the one in December...fear - the great ruler of my life sometimes. Causes me not to do things I want to do (like the tri). Causes me to eat because food is such a comfort...I will say everyday I do some sort of physical movement (walk, bike, hike, whatever) my fear is lower and my confidence is higher. Anyway, enough of my psych issues - lol! It's WEDNESDAY! Have a great day everyone! I look forward to hearing how it goes for you all... Donna Donna hang in there. Not to scare you but kinda of reminder in a marathon and probably even a HIM 1 lbs = 1 min extra it will take you. overeating does help the failing at 70.3 happen. You can still do it though. I done it at 300 lbs. It is much harder though. I am going through my own battles with weight and ITU Chicago in June I NEVER HEARD THIS! I wish I would have read it before I ate 4 candy bars :-( Ok - that really got my attention. Thank you for the eye opener. Robin - really like the Beverly Sills quote! |
| 2014-03-27 6:45 AM in reply to: luvschips |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Carrying extra weight is definitely something that slows you down on the swim, bike and run. short tread mill this morning before work to get my self "going" in the morning. I also did a short 10 mile bike ride on the trainer last night. I have a few art shows coming up and I don't have enough things ready, so I am making that a priority right now.
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| 2014-03-27 8:31 PM in reply to: #4971754 |
| 274 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! 13+ miles on the bike yesterday! First 12.5 in 41 minutes and felt like I could have pushed it more. Overslept my run this AM - ugh - Tri ing (get it) to get more AM workouts in! So I did 1.5 mile walk at lunch at a blistering pace and core and squats tonight! |
| 2014-03-27 10:29 PM in reply to: #4972509 |
| 788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Made my run this morning... kept it slow and the pain is definitely back... 30 mins of tennis ball therapy, ice and ibuprofen this evening and I was jumping rope with no pain again. Going to keep it slow. Group ride cancelled tonight due to wind, rain and Zeus taking pot shots and anything that moved. |
| 2014-03-28 12:18 AM in reply to: WebFootFreak |
| 90 | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! After reading everyone's workout I decided to go out tonight and swim 1800 yards tonight and feeling good. Thank you for posting and motivating me! Ate pretty healthy. Broke out The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition and set up my goals in myfitnesspal. And I am happy to report I at ZERO candy bars today! I have my first trail run on Saturday - 5 miles up and 5 miles down! Good nigiht everyone! Donna |
| 2014-03-28 8:11 AM in reply to: luvschips |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! Originally posted by luvschips After reading everyone's workout I decided to go out tonight and swim 1800 yards tonight and feeling good. Thank you for posting and motivating me! Ate pretty healthy. Broke out The New Rules of Marathon Nutrition and set up my goals in myfitnesspal. And I am happy to report I at ZERO candy bars today! I have my first trail run on Saturday - 5 miles up and 5 miles down! Good nigiht everyone! Donna Great workout and have a fun time on your trail run. I used to love running in new places. I really hope to get that feeling back again. |
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