Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 27)

panerai1mm - 2010-12-29 3:54 PM subscribed!

gabrelsj - 2010-12-30 9:53 AM i have a training plan question.  when it says 200yd kick does that mean with or without fins?

thanks in advance.

lamb_y2003 - 2011-01-01 9:35 PM Woke up this morning to a new year and registered for the HIM I've been "pretty sure I'm going to register for".  Bought a bike trainer yesterday but they didn't have a riser for it (well they did but it was $75 and I would rather cut a piece of 2x4 than spend that on a riser block) so it'll be in play as of tomorrow or Monday.  Kids go back to school and then I'm back on the road to run and in my living room to ride.  

Woo hoo!

jaegee - 2011-01-03 4:27 PM Just finished my swim workout for today. It said to do backstroke for about 25m but I tend to just kick really hard on my back. I haven't done backstroke since I was 11 and don't really feel the need to learn how to do it efficiently, I can always rely on good old breast stroke if I am having a bad swim.

A few questions that popped into my head during and after my swim.
1) Do any of you actually finish in the timeframe the swim workouts call for? I am getting much closer to the time than weeks ago. But I still don't see how I could shave 10 more minutes off of my time either by taking less breaks (down to about a minute) or going faster (not right now).

2) This is going to be vague, but does anyone have a problem with water getting into their mouth during a breath? I never take in a ton of water. It is usually just a few drops (less than an ounce). But geez does it add up to a lot after a workout. Any ideas on how to correct this? I try to blow it out when my head is in the water but it really effects me mentally during my breathing.

I was finally able to finish my sets with good form (for me) throughout the set. Wow what a time savings, even when I didn't feel like I was doing much effort. My 1/4 mile lost 20 seconds from having a better pull throughout all of the laps.

bill2059 - 2011-01-04 11:11 AM Starting week 3 of this training program! I really like it. It is comprehensive and have been able to do the workouts with only minor modifications. This is my 4th tri season and I am signed up to do the Gulf Coast HIM in May. Nervous about fitting in the longer workouts, and I defnitely have some work to do on my nutrition. Anyone else doing GCT?

kevjhartley - 2011-01-04 1:30 PM

My wife and I have been doing olympic distance triathlons for the past 3 or 4 years and have entered the triathlon Alpe D'Huez in the French Alps, which is over the 1/2 Ironman distance. We're looking for a training plan that fits with us both working full-time.

I like the training plan on this site but the number of hours/week seems shorter than most other plans I've seen. This plan goes up to around 10 hours per week whereas others go up to 13 or more.

The question is: is building up to a max of around 10 hours per week sufficient for a 1/2 Ironman with the demands of the alps (i.e. bike leg includes Tour de France climbs and the run is at altitude)?

Any comments much appreciated.

bill2059 - 2011-01-04 11:11 AM Starting week 3 of this training program! I really like it. It is comprehensive and have been able to do the workouts with only minor modifications. This is my 4th tri season and I am signed up to do the Gulf Coast HIM in May. Nervous about fitting in the longer workouts, and I defnitely have some work to do on my nutrition. Anyone else doing GCT?

uhcoog - 2011-01-04 8:41 AM Started transitioning from lifting heavy this week.  Makes me sad.  Brick this morning.  21 miles on the bike then almost 3 on foot.

bill2059 - 2011-01-04 11:11 AM Starting week 3 of this training program! I really like it. It is comprehensive and have been able to do the workouts with only minor modifications. This is my 4th tri season and I am signed up to do the Gulf Coast HIM in May. Nervous about fitting in the longer workouts, and I defnitely have some work to do on my nutrition. Anyone else doing GCT?

kevjhartley - 2011-01-04 1:30 PM My wife and I have been doing olympic distance triathlons for the past 3 or 4 years and have entered the triathlon Alpe D'Huez in the French Alps, which is over the 1/2 Ironman distance. We're looking for a training plan that fits with us both working full-time.

I like the training plan on this site but the number of hours/week seems shorter than most other plans I've seen. This plan goes up to around 10 hours per week whereas others go up to 13 or more.

The question is: is building up to a max of around 10 hours per week sufficient for a 1/2 Ironman with the demands of the alps (i.e. bike leg includes Tour de France climbs and the run is at altitude)?

Any comments much appreciated.

Tri Take Me Away - 2011-01-04 3:35 PM

Short term re-adjustment of goals is ok. The lifting will be there when you are done with the triathlon.

awesomeskaterdude - 2011-01-04 5:57 PM hi i am 14 and doing my first triatholon in April. how do i train for the swim portion when i have no access to any pools? i need help like, now.