Turtlegirl's group -for the slow and steady!--FULL! :) (Page 3)

No training for me today.  I woke up with a horrible migraine.  Went to the doc and he gave me some kind of medication but it hasn't kicked in yet

Yeah to be honest I am not sure what to do either....I have been logging in my training but other than that I am not sure what to do :/ sorry I am new to all of this.  Just a mom who is trying to feel like herself again.  and trying to make a commitment to spend a little time each day on herself.  I have issues with guilt when I am at the gym and my husband is at home with the kid.  So I thought that I could put reilly in the kids club at the gym, but then I am nervous about security issues.  If something happened to him because I wanted a workout I could never forgive myself.   Alright people there are my issues/hangups in a nutshell.  Any words of wisdom??!!! As I am still not happy with my workout schedule.  Oh yeah, I have also lost my training partner, she is just no longer motivated, and never wants to go anymore.  I am thinking I am going to have to press on without her.  Very depressing because working out with her always made it more fun!

Katie,

I just got married last spring.  My husband and I are in our thirties and won't wait too long to have kids, but I am SO not ready right now.  One of the reasons is exactly what you described.  I know I will feel the same way and I am not ready to give up the chance to pursue some personal goals first (and with less guilt).  I plan to spend this year doing as much as I can in the way of triathlons and then after that, we'll see.  But I hope that I will always be able to find time for some training and racing.  I need a competitive outlet!  Please share what you learn as you go!  Maybe you will give me peace of mind!

I am always in awe of moms who manage careers, families, and their own pursuits.  How is it possible?

-Karla

Yes guys, just an ask if you need any help, need suggestions on equipment, training, races, etc... Whatever you need. I just try to be supportive (and at times, a little pushy )

its YOUR group!

So, I've had a migraine for 4 days now.  The doc has me on some meds but they don't seem to be working.  I'm afraid to go work out because the last thing I need is for these things to get worse.

Any advice??

oh my gosh. I can't imagine.  I have a script for imitrex which I don't use unless its a LAST resort...He/she hasn't had you get a cat scan yet? any chance its a sinus infection?

Don't work out.  Those things are no joke. I'm just worried that you need something more. Whats your trigger? For me, its usually dehydration (after a race in terrible heat) or chewing gum.

No idea what the trigger was.  I actually had to stay home from work today, so I'm glad I haven't been working out.  He's got me on Fiorinol right now.  I tried to call today to get him to prescribe something different and the office isn't open   All he did was an in-office exam.  He's a very thorough doctor though, so I'm sure an MRI or CAT scan is on the way.

I am finally starting with full force after totally losing discipline during the Xmas break.  I am training for my first triathlon and am REALLY scared.  I don't care if I place, I just want to walk the finish line and NOT walk to the aid station.  I am planning to train 9 sessions a week with 1 rest day (Sunday).  My race is in 10 weeks so I intend on being completely focused.

Here are my questions to anyone and everyone...all of the plans that I have looked have swim and run on the same day and bike on another

Is there a reason why I can't run/bike on the same day?

I don't have a road bike, yet, and have been using a stationary bike.  What kind of interval training on the gym bike should I use to adequately prepare me for the road?

Given that I am a beginner, should I also include weight training 3 times a week in addition to the other 9 sessions of swim/bike/run or should I forego weight training?

Any more helpful hints or training ideas I would really appreciate:-)!

Malama Pono (Take Care!)

 Writing in red to answer questions...

Thank You SOOOOO much....I get bored so I will need to more discipline to remain on the bike for that length of time.

I have tried to do interval training to "spice" up my workout but I will adhere to your advice!

Hope you are feeling better! 

The trainer can definitely be boring for sure!  I watched the BT video on indoor trainer workouts - it includes two 90 min. interval workouts.  I've been doing the one that involves 5' on the big ring, heavy w/ low rpms, and 5' spinning.  I have not done the one that alternates between 1' sprints and 1' recovery because it sounded more like a threshold workout.  I didn't think that was appropriate for base training.  Is my thinking correct?

On other days, I shift every 2 or 3 minutes until my HR reaches 145 or so (what I perceive to be my approximate AT threshold on the bike?).  Then I shift down until I hit a HR of about 120, keeping my rpms around 90 the whole time.  I can keep this up for 60-90 minutes.  I just made this one up.  I've also tried some one-leg drills and short standing sprints, but can't keep any of that up for long.  Any suggestions for improvement?  Any other suggestions?

 I am currently borrowing a fluid trainer from a friend, but I want to buy my own.  Any suggestions on what to get?  Are the computrainers worth the extra $?

-Karla

 Computrainers are AWESOME!  I'm doing a weekly computrainer class for Jan and Feb once a week....I'm dying to get my own but I can't afford it. If you can, they are incredible.   You can ride any course, you can check out your spin scan (to learn where your stroke is weak).  But they are pricey.

turtlegirl - 2009-01-21 9:23 AM hurt as in pain? or hurt as in sore?    thats the kind of hurt I love!  From 4 days in a row of trail running, my calves are sore!

I'd have to go with more of a soreness.  Although my knee is a little painful this morning.  I rode 6 miles this morning.  And dropped 2.5 lbs from last week

whooo hoooo!!!!

I'm just thrilled I dropped 5 pounds, but I had to give up chocolate for a month just to do that!  

Keep up the good work!  Soreness as in "I worked out hard!" is the best feeling in the world, its the first step to getting stronger.

Well, i went skiing this weekend (first time ever), fell forward on my shoulder, and injured myself.  No fractures, but I think I damaged either some cartilage or ligament between the collar bone and the breast bone.  it hurts to lift, reach, breathe, or stretch. I am in a sling and headed to the ortopod ASAP.  I have been training hard and seeing good improvement, soI really don't want to lose ground.  And most of all, I don't want to have to cx 1/2 marathon plans on Feb 15th.  We'll see what the dr says.

-Karla