kaburns1214 Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 26)

jsklarz - 2011-01-21 7:08 PM

doubling your distance will be very tough.  if they are trained, regular riders, the ride will average 18-22 MPH.  But talk to them first, let them know you are a beginner and are interested in riding, maybe there is an A ride and B ride (a big ride in my town has a A B and C ride with 50+ people on sundays), maybe their ride is a loop and you do one loop with them and then ride a bit more on your own, maybe there is a good cut off.  My tri club does a 75-80 mile ride most saturdays beginning in the spring as alot of them do IMLP,but there are cut ins and cut offs to shorten the ride.  jsut make sure you know what youa re getting into.  you dont wan tto be 20 miles from home and totally shot and calling your spouse or buddy for a lift home, I've been there and done that, they always laugh at you.  ALso, make sure you know how to change a flat and carry a couple extra tubes and CO2 cartridges.  have fun!

trilooney - 2011-01-22 11:09 AM

Hello to all and happy training!!!!  As this is a "rest week" for me, I only have to get in a 3 mile run and a 5 mile run.  Then, 3 weeks of my last build phase, and 2 weeks of taper going into the Hyannis half marathon!  With Kel as my "pacer", I'm really hoping for a PR at this race!! 

I am definitely pushing myself harder during workouts, and I'm already seeing improvements.  My training pace has improved by a minute or more since last year, and for the most part, it's comfortable.

Probably the hardest thing this year is trying to maneuver workouts around this horrible weather.  More snow predicted for this week.  I'm over it already!!!

rizer22 - 2011-01-22 1:15 PM OK, so much better at swim today, being only my second time ever, trying to do lap swim.  I officially suck at swimming.   Unfortunately, I can only swim once a week.  The pool don't open for my regular 5am workouts.  so looks like it is just saturdays.

I did a little better with breathing, but still taking in a little bit of water.  I have no idea how far I swam.  Continued for about 30 minutes, but with plenty of breaks.

There were about 6 people today, clearly all experience swimmers, so I just paid attention to them. 

CubeFarmGopher - 2011-01-22 2:24 PM With my training plan starting on Monday, I have been working on building up to my appropriate cadences in the bike and run. 

After a couple of runs and rides at the higher cadences, I have realized that my hip flexors are incredibly weak and cranky.

I rode for 1:20 today at 90rpm average and, by the end, my inner thighs and lower  back were on fire and twitching.

These first few weeks are going to be rough while I'm adapting to serious training again.

jsklarz - 2011-01-22 5:30 PM

Just keep at it.  I used TI and went from basically yacking in the gutter t swimming a mile straight within 3 weeks.  Its funny - are you a COnencticut guy (I thought I read that somewhere)?

rizer22 - 2011-01-22 6:14 PM

Yup, I am a CT guy.  Plainfield, CT, northeast part of the state. 

Artist, thanks for the tip.  I can use anything for tips on swimming.  The strength isn't the problem, it's the breathing properly, so that'll help

jsklarz - 2011-01-22 7:51 PM

Plainfield, is that even Conn?  more like Rhode ISland
If youd like, your more than welcome to join me for a swim and I can giveyou a few thoughts that have worked for me.  I am no swim guru, but I am totally self taught and have gone from nothing typically back-of-the-front of the pack in 4 years. maybe we can even convice Kelly (a real swimmer to giveus some tips)  

jsklarz - 2011-01-22 7:51 PM


Pretty close to RI.  about 10 minutes away, and about 25 from Mass.  Do you swim in New Haven, and where?  I sell insurance for a living, primarily small-large commercial accounts, and dabble in personal lines a bit.  My point is, I cover most of CT, RI, and parts of MA.  Actually, I stay out of Fairfield County, and Northwestern CT for the most part. 

Do you swim during the day?  Pending my schedule, I could meet somewhere out that way during the day.  Nights are tough with two young kids.

Edited by rizer22 2011-01-23 8:16 AM