Beer Drinkers Appreciation Society (BDAS) 2022 Mentor Group - ALWAYS OPEN (Page 28)

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Solid week for me so far...rep work on the treadmill Tuesday, sprints and strength training (big paddles) in the pool yesterday followed by an OLY simulated ride (3 x 22' @ 85% - cracked on the 3rd interval but still finished it out unlike my bailing last week).  Today was a short bike and run session with the run focusing on T pace and walking fast to simulate the race.  Also did three strength training sessions, which will soon drop from the schedule as I taper. 

Still topping 200 on the scales but getting close.  I want to race at 195 so I need to lean up big time during taper.  I typically do the opposite of carbo-loading during taper anyway until the last day or two. 

I'm starting to lay out race strategy.  It's one big out and back swim so the course won't be crowded at all - good for avoiding contact but bad for drafting so I'm going to place myself right in the middle of the pack (it's a TT start) to take advantage of the "mass swim current" that is created.  I also need to start slow to avoid the hyper-ventilating thing that I seem to get.  Bike has a steep uphill start and pretty flat except for a couple of short hills which is good for me.  Hoping to hold about 82% of FTP and surge on the uphills.  I'm going to run walk the 10K because, you know, I haven't actually run that far in like 8 years so I think that's prudent.  LOL  It'll be close to an 8/2 run walk split, walking at the mile markers except the last one. 

Target splits:

Swim:  < 30 minutes
Bike:  < 1:15
Run:  < 1:05
Transitions:  < 5 minutes total

That should finish me in the 2:55 range, solid MOP.  My PR at this distance is 2:38...no way in hell that's happening because I'm sure not throwing down a 50-flat 10K LOL, but I don't think a sub-2:50 is out of the question as a stretch.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Originally posted by drfoodlove

Swim this morning went well--1650yds, which isn't much, but I got up at 5am and went to master's and I feel like that is an accomplishment after the night I had. I had repeated nightmares about how much luggage I need to take to Egypt to support myself for a nine month trip while training for worlds and MiTi 2023. So far, I normally take two large suitcases, my roller bag as carryon and my backpack. Add a bike to that and then I plan to purchase a trainer as soon as I arrive in Cairo. I'm going to need a car down to Amarna just for my luggage at this rate!

Oly this weekend for me. I've not put as much thought into a race plan as Mike has for his. My current thought is just to enjoy the swim and not panic (the lake is a little gross, so I'm always worried about this race) and then red-line it as far as I can on the bike and fall apart on the run. So--not much different than my normal race plan, just no numbers associated with it! I have no hope of placing in my division--it is a big race with a lot of FAST women from St. Louis metro area. I haven't really been training much, minus the last few days, which is exactly when I should be tapering, and my diet today has consisted of a protein shake with espresso (which makes a passable latte), a coffee flavored protein shake, and coffee. It isn't promising, but I figure if I keep up the caffeine consumption, red-lining will be easier!

Originally posted by drfoodlove



The obvious answer is throwing the axes while riding the bike...duh!

Originally posted by nicole14e

Reasons why I avoid talking to coach when I can: Today he asked me how my MRS degree is going. He asks me this all the time. What he means is, how am I doing finding a husband. I usually just don't respond, but today I told him it's offensive, as though my only goal in life should be to find a man (if you haven't figured out by now, I'm extremely independent and put none of my self worth into validation from a man). He said "if you were a guy, you'd take it as just busting your chops." Well, I'm not a guy, and I'm guessing he's never asked a guy how his marriage degree is coming along...
Vent over

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

@Nathalie:  you must be bored out of your skull with no races; maybe you can play some more golf before it gets too cold

Originally posted by nicole14e

Good morning all!
Ended up getting a 30 minute ride in yesterday evening, felt really strong. 9 miles total.

Went to masters this morning (Mike, no worries! We did a lot of IM before a nice set of 26 x 50 fs). Felt pretty good there as well! Got in about 2600yds.

Reasons why I avoid talking to coach when I can: Today he asked me how my MRS degree is going. He asks me this all the time. What he means is, how am I doing finding a husband. I usually just don't respond, but today I told him it's offensive, as though my only goal in life should be to find a man (if you haven't figured out by now, I'm extremely independent and put none of my self worth into validation from a man). He said "if you were a guy, you'd take it as just busting your chops." Well, I'm not a guy, and I'm guessing he's never asked a guy how his marriage degree is coming along...
Vent over

Hoping to get a run or bike in today, then a run tomorrow morning (400 repeats again...8 of them!) followed by masters again.

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

@Gretchen:  good luck this weekend with your (yawn...) Olympic distance race

Originally posted by drfoodlove Nicole, I am outraged on your behalf. This is so asinine and absolutely uncalled for. Does he do this with other women, or just you (not that it makes it any less offensive if it is only you)? To be honest, if he were my coach, I'd be looking into ways to report him for sexual harassment. Surely USMS or whatever entity operates the pool your sessions are held at have policies to prevent this type of behavior. Good coach or not, he is wildly inappropriate, creates a hostile environment (no one should be crying while swimming due to coach's behavior), and dismissive of your feelings.

Originally posted by Rollergirl



Funny you should say that. Just came back from a round, our annual tournament with my work. Played terrible.

Originally posted by drfoodlove Thanks Nathalie! Drove to the race today and just checked into the hotel. Drove the bike course after arriving and had to talk myself out of upping to the HIM. It looks flat and fast and I wanna ride it twice! Buuuuuttttt…before you all enable the crazy…I want to get a season with a triathlon cycle (sprint, oly, HIM & IM in one season). I don’t know if that is a thing, but I’m making it a thing. All there is to do now is wait for morning. Race plan—go absolutely as fast as I possibly can in that moment. I feel like it is either gonna be really fun, or really ugly!

Originally posted by drfoodlove

I don’t know if that is a thing, but I’m making it a thing.

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

Not that you need my help, Nicole, but I'd have been livid if I were there.  Sorry you're dealing with that - it's inexcusable.

 

Originally posted by drfoodlove

More later, but I killed the Oly and smashed a PR (no placing though—lots of fast women in my AG), even with a mechanical on the bike.

Originally posted by jmhpsu93

I went to Masters this morning and there was no one there (?) so I went to plan B and hit the Y with a good swim and then rode with my daughter for a while then hammered about 15 miles at Oly pace.  Really solid day.  I'm sure Nicole will tell me why no one was there LOL.  

Originally posted by drfoodlove

More later, but I killed the Oly and smashed a PR (no placing though—lots of fast women in my AG), even with a mechanical on the bike.