bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 29)

Got in a 3100 yd swim and 30 minutes on the bike.  Didn't want to push my luck with my shin/calf.  It's been bothering me a little since the last run.  I'm kinda bummed about it now.  I've always been able to know when I can push myself without hurting myself, but when it comes to running - I have not freaking clue!

The main set today was 4x400, 2x100, 10x50(5 free, 5 back):

My times for the set and paces:

400:
6:01 (1:30.3)
6:09 (1:32.3)
6:14 (1:33.5)
6:20 (1:35.0)

100:
1:25
1:29

50:
:40        :50
:41        :50
:42        :50
:42        :50
:41        :49
 

 I'll be away at a conference tomorrow and Saturday so nothing planned.  Sunday's plan is a long ride and run if the leg cooperates.

Well back to tri training Monday. Taking my bike in tomorrow for a tuneup at MEC. Hope to get it back asap.

Will start with2's--2 run, 2 swim, 2 bike(trainer/spin). Looking forward to a little more structure in my fitness life. The last 2 weeks have be all over the place and pretty much nothing on here.

Please keep an eye on my logs to make me accountable!!

Have a great day everyone!

Funny, there seems to be a bit a lull in the group. 

Good luck in your race on Monday! Where is it? I am not sure if a 50k race is the way I want to spend my family day holiday...

I think once everyone gets signed up for their races things will pick up. I guess I should sign up for my triathlon membership and start signing up for races ASAP!

I'm going to start HIM training the week after next.  HIM is in August.  Marathon in May.  this will be fun having the two mesh into one. 

I have a couple races prior to marathon in april and may (running). 

My biggest obstacle right now is my swim.  I'm trying to switch to total Imersion training in pool, and it's difficult right now.

My second hurdle is the bike.  It's winter, I don't bike enough, and there's just not enough time in the week to do it all.  hoping that when marathon is over, I can bike more for HIM training and run way less.

Go get it Darren.  Get back at it Thor.  Get well David.  Keep it up Kathy.  Keep pushing it mindy.  Hope all are well.

Rest today.  13.6 mile long run repeat for tomorrow.  Goal for tomorrow's run is to get home in less time than it took last week.  (1:55 ish)

What's everyone else up to this weekend?

Kevin - that is pretty kick !  Sounds like all the hard work you've put in is finally paying off.  Considering the fact that you are running at the same pace you were in April last year - just think how fast you will be in 2 months!  Keep it up!

Kevin - that is pretty kick !  Sounds like all the hard work you've put in is finally paying off.  Considering the fact that you are running at the same pace you were in April last year - just think how fast you will be in 2 months!  Keep it up!

Nothing like craziness at work and an illness to make things interesting.  Sorry to hear that you are heading into the weekend with sore legs.  My hope for you is that you will wake up on Monday feeling fresh and ready to go.  Good luck and Godspeed!

Kathy - It's tough to get going with the weather the way it is.  Good luck with your new plan.  By the time you're done - Spring will be here.  I wish you well and I look forward to cheering you on as you work towards your goals!  

Greetings - Sorry for falling off the earth for the last four days.  Like DH, work has been crazy.  I work in the admission office at a private school and had a ton of work todo before beginning my break on Friday.  To make it worse - the stomach bug made its evil way through my house towards the end of the week.  My son was sick -but I was really concerned about my wife.  I think this was the sickest she has ever been.  I haven't succumbed yet - my hands are raw from having washed them tons of times.

With the goal of getting over my soreness, I only worked out three days this week but I stretched for another two.  The links that DH gave me have made a huge impact and I thank you for posting them.  I felt so good this morning that I rode 20 miles and plan on going for a really light jog tomorrow morning.  I'll take it easy, I promise but it feels great getting it back in gear.

Finally - weighed in this morning and found out I had a pretty good week.  If I don;t drink too many beers while watching Nascar over the course of the next week, I should hit my goal of dropping 41 by my 41st birthday next Saturday.

Have a great weekend everybody and thanks for holding me accountable!

1:56:05 on my 13.6 miler today.  I managed to shave 4 min. off the total time. 8:32/mi pace!  I'm only :32 off of race pace with over 2 months to train.

Sprint training is really making a difference.

Tomorrow is total imersion training in the pool followed by 5.5 mile run.

I got back from the conference last night at about 10:30/11ish.  Got to sleep around 12 and then was up bright and early  I really wanted to sleep in, but I guess my mind wouldn't stop!  I made some great contacts at the conference.  One of them presented on the Wounded Warrior Transition Project and the Warrior Games.  I might make a trip out to Colorado Springs and volunteer this year.

If you get a chance, check them out: http://usparalympics.org/military-and-veteran-programs

I know everyone is really busy in there lives, with work, kids, training, and eating/sleeping, but if you ever have some time to give back to the veterans this is a great way.  Plus they're incredibly inspiring.

Back to training: the wind is insane here today, so I was relegated to the gym stationary bike for 45 min.

Went to the gym this morning after work for a (very) short run and 1500 metre swim. 

I see that kevin is into total immersion... I read the TI book and tried to incorporate some of the drills into my swimming when I first started but really struggled with them.... what is everyone else's thoughts on swim drills? 

Hi all:

I had a FANTASTIC workout today!  My legs and feet felt pretty good and so I decided to go on a walk.  I decided to push it and jogging for a minute for every mile walked.  At the end - I was surprised by how good I felt.  I won't go crazy and hurt myself again - but it's nice to know that I've come some far.  SO, my plan is to only run on Sundays - we'll see how that goes!

Plan for the week:
Monday - Plantar stretches and ice
Tuesday - 1000 Swim and 15 minutes aqua jog 
Wednesday - 10 Miles bike (it's supposed to be 53 so I hope to actually get outside)
Thursday - Tuesday - 1000 Swim and 15 minutes aqua jog  
Friday - Plantar stretches and ice 
Saturday - Bike 90
Sunday - walk/run (2 minute run/5 walk) 

Good luck DH!!! I hope everyone enjoys the holiday tomorrow.  What exactly is family day? 
 

Good Plan.

I'm like you, I've read half the book, really struggling with it, but know that I was going no further with what I was doing, so I'm trying to revamp my stroke, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast".  This will be my third day of it tomorrow.  still so new at it.

Sorry all, I was in So Cal for the past 10 daze playing g-ma and soaking in some rays!  I had access to a computer but the connection was slow and I just wanted to keep moving.  Training? Down the tubes due to lack of planning; got a short swim in on the first day and a few long runs...well one turned into a med run with a long stroll with a smoothie when my sugar levels dropped drastically.  New meds.  Diet was good and at one point I was 5 lbs lighter!  

Missed all my tri buddies and anxious to read all your updates!  

OMG! I have got to move back to a beach side town!  Absolutely beautiful!

How do you feel in regards to fueling?  Do you feel under fueled?  Maybe your body is working more efficiently than previously and you dropped the extra pounds?  Listen to your body and it will help you determine if you need additional fuel or if you are ok.  

PS...thanks for the inspire...I was just on vacation and spent more time out doors than on a computer.  

Slight hiccup in the training...separated shoulder playing hockey Saturday night...

Should still be able to ride the bike sitting up i guess.

OUCH!  Hope you heal up well enough soon.

I have 5 more games left this season.  Hoping to escape w/o anymore aches or injuries.