kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 27)

Originally posted by skitri I think Ken might need to rename this group - we're down but not out!! Glad to hear everyone had a successful weekend racing or otherwise.

Originally posted by robingray_260 Ken - I am so glad your Dad is ok, that must have been really scary. PF sucks - I wish I could tell everyone the magic cure - but w/ my recent flare up I am not sure one exists. Actually foot is feeling better today, went to yoga for the first time in a long time and will try and go at least once a week while I am marathon training to keep things looser.

Originally posted by kenj

Mid week long run this morning.  14 miles through some rolling hills. 

How is everyone's training going this week?

Originally posted by kenj

LOL!  Nope, everyone is going to get better!!

Originally posted by acv Hey Ken, I'm really loving my mid-week long run. I felt great this morning!

Originally posted by Meulen IDK....he may be on to something. I need to stop posting till I have something positive to say! LOL Weight training last night. We started back up with that last week when I knew I wouldn't be racing. Some of the stuff is REALLY tough. Like 50 burpees about kills me! and I can't do them in succession yet! LOL But started getting easier this week. We are really focussing on strength in attempt to heal and prevent injury going forward. It's really nice to be able to do something in front of the tv at home! I'll start focussing on some swimming too when my allergies settle down some. In the meantime, I'd rather not aggrevate my sinus issues when I won't have to race for a while anyhow. Plenty of time for that! Got an easy bike tonight. My legs will welcome the flushing after some hard bikes and weights since Saturday.

Originally posted by kenj

I am not sure how it is down there Adam, but it was a great morning here!  Nice job on your run!!

Originally posted by acv



It was a touch chilly this morning but sunny & windy. It felt more like a late May run than mid June run.

Originally posted by kenj

Mid week long run this morning.  14 miles through some rolling hills. 

How is everyone's training going this week?

Originally posted by kenj

I added another race to the schedule.  Going to do the Tinman HIM in Tupper Lake on the 29th.  I had a friend doing it and so I invited myself along.  Should be a good time!

Originally posted by robingray_260

short run and swim today - it was a shame I had to do it indoors as it is beautiful again outside today! Bike tomorrow.

So I looked back at my marathon plan a few days ago and realized it started this week, I guess no rest for the weary. 8 mile run on Friday.

I am using a plan from Hal Higdon, very basic but I like it. Does anyone have experience with marathon plans- if so, what did you use and did you like it?

My daughter's bday is today. We let her choose the dinner. We are having steak, baked potatoes and grilled artichokes. She is 8! Soooo not complaining!

Originally posted by robingray_260 short run and swim today - it was a shame I had to do it indoors as it is beautiful again outside today! Bike tomorrow. So I looked back at my marathon plan a few days ago and realized it started this week, I guess no rest for the weary. 8 mile run on Friday. I am using a plan from Hal Higdon, very basic but I like it. Does anyone have experience with marathon plans- if so, what did you use and did you like it? My daughter's bday is today. We let her choose the dinner. We are having steak, baked potatoes and grilled artichokes. She is 8! Soooo not complaining!

Originally posted by skitri Love it - you're daughter sounds like mine - loves steak (really any kind of beef -- that's my girl!) For MCM last year - I did the Hanson Brothers (no-not the guys from Slap Shot!) plan. They just released a book in the winter that really details their philosophy. I love, love love this plan -- I think especially coming from the triathlon world where we're all used to double workouts and accumulative fatigue - it just really worked for me. Lots of volume but I was amazed at how easy it was to build the volume and how much faster I got in very little time. The most you run is 16 miles (3 times) -- this goes with the whole back and forth of running more than 3 hours -- does it really hurt or help you in the long run. I felt very prepared for MCM - didn't hit my goal - but that had more to do with a little hurricane named Sandy barreling up the east coast. Swim and 1.5 hr on the trainer then I'm off to build my arc...another 2 inches of rain over the next 24 hours!

Originally posted by trei

Finally catching up on posts. Sounds like everyone had good races. Love the pictures too. My sprint went o.k. - finished 2 minutes slower than last year, mainly due to the swim. It was really windy and I have done all of my training in a pool up to this point without a wetsuit, so the waves and being in the wetsuit for the first time this year made me panic somewhat. Guess what I'll be doing in the coming weeks? Getting out to OWS when its windy. Its was a local YMCA triathlon, so I took 25th overall of 138 and 4th in my AG.

I have a bike question: What is the difference between bike races (road race, time trial etc.) There is one in a couple months that I was thinking of entering, but not sure under what classification I should enter.

Todd