Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 28)

Congrats!  Sounds like a good plan!

Kristen--congratulations on taking the plunge!  I love that you have already thought through all three disciplines!

Got my run done early so I could get a swim lesson in.  Slipped and slid my way to the high school pool to find it closed because they closed the schools due to bad weather.  Who knew?  Other than TRX tonight, I am done for the day!!

Way to go, Kristen!  That is a well thought out plan.

The OWS series races are a great way to get over the OWS demon.  I did them a couple years ago (post injury when my run was very limited)

enders_shadow - 2013-02-07 6:30 AM OK....so (drum roll please)... my big announcement... I am going to do a my first 1/2 iron-distance race in September. I'm easy-peasy with the run, but that's the easy part. My drama will be the swim and then just getting the bike miles in. But I have 7 months from today and I have a plan. SWIM 1 - February, March - continue to get comfy in the water, work on technique (which hopefully adds a wee bit of speed...I'm horrendously slow in the agua right now). I can swim a slow mile in the pool if I need to. 2 - April through Summer - take advantage of OWS clinics, training sessions, and even a private lesson if necessary to get over my OWS issues; build the volume to well above the 1.2 so I'm comfortable. Hubby has agreed to pay for classes, clinics, etc. to get me ready for this leg. 3 - July - do a 750-swim river sprint tri 4 - August - do a 1-mile standalone river swim as a prep for the race 5 - I will be able to do the 1.2 miles for the HIM by September 7 BIKE 1 - February, March start building volume around my running races these months; get the bike outside whenever the weather permits 2 - April through Summer - long rides, testing nutrition, etc. - I have a biking colleague who has agreed to come with me for some of these, both to keep me company and push me a bit. Build volume to atleast 60, running a mile or 2 after many of the rides 3 - I will be able to do the 58 miles for the HIM by September 7 (yes, the race is a little long on the bike) RUN 1 - Finish my 2 spring half marys without injury (stretch & roll, girlfriend - stretch & roll) 2 - April through August - drop the run volume just by a little after the 1/2 marys to give me more time for bike & swim, although I don't want to lose my run fitness altogether; also work on a run/walk system should that be necessary 3 - I will be able to do the 13.1 miles for the HIM by September 7 I've thought it out; I have a plan & will be following the BT 20-week HIM plan starting April 20 (I'm nearly at the starting requirements now, but certainly will be by then). Anyway. I've said it out loud, so it's real. And even more real when I hit the "Register" button later this month (before the price bump). To entertain my family & friends & to keep me honest, I've started a blog to follow this loco journey of mine...http://trimomhalf.blogspot.com/

Congratulations?    You certainly have a plan, sounds like you have the buy in and support around you, and you've got plenty of time.  Love the idea of the OWS classes, should make a big difference in general comfort out there.  Have fun!

enders_shadow - 2013-02-07 8:30 AM OK....so (drum roll please)... my big announcement... I am going to do a my first 1/2 iron-distance race in September. I'm easy-peasy with the run, but that's the easy part. My drama will be the swim and then just getting the bike miles in. But I have 7 months from today and I have a plan. SWIM 1 - February, March - continue to get comfy in the water, work on technique (which hopefully adds a wee bit of speed...I'm horrendously slow in the agua right now). I can swim a slow mile in the pool if I need to. 2 - April through Summer - take advantage of OWS clinics, training sessions, and even a private lesson if necessary to get over my OWS issues; build the volume to well above the 1.2 so I'm comfortable. Hubby has agreed to pay for classes, clinics, etc. to get me ready for this leg. 3 - July - do a 750-swim river sprint tri 4 - August - do a 1-mile standalone river swim as a prep for the race 5 - I will be able to do the 1.2 miles for the HIM by September 7 BIKE 1 - February, March start building volume around my running races these months; get the bike outside whenever the weather permits 2 - April through Summer - long rides, testing nutrition, etc. - I have a biking colleague who has agreed to come with me for some of these, both to keep me company and push me a bit. Build volume to atleast 60, running a mile or 2 after many of the rides 3 - I will be able to do the 58 miles for the HIM by September 7 (yes, the race is a little long on the bike) RUN 1 - Finish my 2 spring half marys without injury (stretch & roll, girlfriend - stretch & roll) 2 - April through August - drop the run volume just by a little after the 1/2 marys to give me more time for bike & swim, although I don't want to lose my run fitness altogether; also work on a run/walk system should that be necessary 3 - I will be able to do the 13.1 miles for the HIM by September 7 I've thought it out; I have a plan & will be following the BT 20-week HIM plan starting April 20 (I'm nearly at the starting requirements now, but certainly will be by then). Anyway. I've said it out loud, so it's real. And even more real when I hit the "Register" button later this month (before the price bump). To entertain my family & friends & to keep me honest, I've started a blog to follow this loco journey of mine...http://trimomhalf.blogspot.com/

Awesome!  Looks very well thought out!

Well, I'm sick again

Really felt it coming on at the end of work yesterday and ended up in bed before 8PM.  Woke up with that body ache and pain in your eye sockets.  You know when you're really sick :/

I'm dialing in my training plan for IMLOU right now.  I've got some time to go through a pair of trainer plans on trainerroad and adding some extra biking work to the fink plan.  I'm excited Just need to get healthy now.

So I'm trying out posting the photo again...

(winter sheep small.JPG)

Sounds exciting.  I remember signing up for my first HIM.  Gives me a little butterflies just thinking about it.  It was probably the most fun 5-7 months of my training/racing career. 

I am on the local Richmond CBS morning show today then shooting a commercial for the 10 K all in last years costume.  

Allergy shots mean no run until later this afternoon, so I'm going to take care of housework (YUCK)

Fred, I usually get sick once or twice a winter.  However to have two bad ones with just a week in between does seem odd. Not too worried about it.  I've been travelling a ton for work and I think the kid has been bringing home cooties from school.  Still feeling pretty rotten today, but much better than yesterday.  Hopefully will be better in time to train on the weekend!

Day off today so heading out early for the Tour de Palm Springs tomorrow, my first century. No training planned today...just hydrating, stretching, relaxing and visiting the race expo. I plan to stay at a comfortable pace from the start, draft as much as I can and stop at most of the support stops. 

I'm taking the mrs with me who has already pronounced she would be sleeping in until I come back from the ride  =)

Have a great weekend all.

So jealous!  An outside ride sounds terrific about now.  5' fell again yesterday, roads are a train wreck around these parts.

Swim today and then my first long harder pace run is on tap for tomorrow.

Enjoy the weekend.

Kristen- Exciting news! HIM is a great distance and it looks like you have a solid plan. Checked out your blog. Maybe I could get my wife to ride with me if I got her a purple bike...

Rachel- Nice picture. Makes me want a mountain bike even more.

Rich- Have fun with your century. Wish I could ride outside but it looks like we're gonna get about a foot of snow.

Judi- Definitely would like to see a video.

I have a short run scheduled for tomorrow followed by a trainer ride. I find I can run in just about any kind of snow with Yak Trax.

Have a great weekend everyone!

http://www.wtvr.com/2013/02/08/virginit-this-morning-ukrops-monument-ave-10k

that's a link to the interview, not sure if I will get one for the commercial.