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Yes you could put that under short term goals. Click on change display settings under the calendar in your log and then click on the tab for goals. You can type in your planned workouts there and even use the abc button to put a line through them when they are completed!

You could probably put more than a weeks worth in at a time. Ive seen others do it!

I just got home from the YMCA.  I swam my little 100 meters and walked my required 20 minutes.  I feel pretty good.  My question is....would it be beneficial to get a swimming coach (trainer) now at the beginning of my training?  or wait until I can swim more than 100 meters without feeling like I'm going to die (haha)  I don't want to waste anyones time but I also don't want to pick up bad habits. 

I've watched a few of the swimming videos someone posted...and I'm sure I don't do anything right.  I can't imagine swimming 500 meters...oh my gosh.  I'm sure I will work up my endurance, but when I watch other people swim I can't believe how easy they make it seem.  I feel like it's a struggle to get from one end of the pool to the other.

Any suggestions??

Sandy 

Getting a coach sooner rather than later would be beneficial, that way you can learn proper technique and not make bad habits worse. Plus they could create a plan for you to build endurance!

I'll post some questions every once in awhile to generate some discussion, feel free to answer as few or as many as you like....

1. Who has a HRM (heart rate monitor) and if so what brand/model?
2. What type/brand/model bike(s) do you have?  Name(s)?   
3. What brand/model running shoes do you wear?  Same or different for training vs racing?  

More to come in the future....if anyone else wants to ask the group general questions, jump right in.   

I'm wanting to get a heart rate monitor soon... There are so many to pick from out there, and I'm not wanting to spend a ton of money...I see some of them out there without chest straps, I would think that wouldn't be as accurate?... I will also be watching for deals on road bikes in the next several months...

Any suggestions on either of these?

Bought Asics Gel running shoes a couple months ago and love em'.

Thanks!

Hello all.  goodness.. this day has been very long, and I have yet to get into my workouts!  I am back on the road for work, and this being the first day at the site - there are issues to smooth over, so training can continue in the morning.  yikes!!  so long day and long nite. 

Mike, I wanted to answer your questions.. so here you go!

1. Do I use a HR monitor? If so, what brand?

I do use a HR monitor.  I went to using one last year when I was walking 6 miles a day, eating right, but at a standstill on the weight loss.

I discovered I had built a very good base walking so my HR no longer went up.

I started using a Polar F6 and have since dropped another 50 lbs.  It has taken my workouts to a different level, and knowing where my HR’s run, helps me train for endurance so much better.

I like the F6 – it is about $109, and is a great starter.  I am contemplating a garmin 305 or 405.  Many of my runs and bikes are in areas off road, or on trails that are hard to figure out the actual mileage, so I would love the GPS features.

I would also like something that can help me better guage my running pace.  I still struggle a bit when not on the Treadmill, as I tend to go out too fast… then get way out of breath too quickly..

2. What bike do you use?

I have an old Bridgestone Mixte (now Rivendale).  My brother fixed it up for me so there are a lot of modifications.  the next modification is to get race handle bars.  I love how light the frame is, and how it breaths with the road.  It makes biking soooo pleasurable.  I have never known a bike ride so well.

3. What running shoes?

I had been running in Asics gels… not sure which style, but they were very comfortable. – till I had foot surgery!  suddenly the toe box was just not right for my healing foot.  There is still a little bit of swelling, so I have to watch what shoe I wear.  I ended up now with a pair of Brooks running shoes.  They really help my foot feel very secure and since getting the right shoe, I have been able to get out running again. 

ok.. off I go to TRY to get work finished and finally a bit of a swim!

roxann

mike,

thanks for the input on my times, and it is very true Im only racing myself out there in the beginning. Thanks again

 Heh clipless pedals...thankfully there are no pictures of me falling down,  half attached to my bike, in my driveway the first few times I rode with them. Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself.

 LOL on that visual!!  yes, that would describe the fall ever so well.. hehehe.

yes.. I think if you go clipless... there WILL be a fall somewhere in there!  you have to get it out of your system.

Who has a HRM (heart rate monitor) and if so what brand/model?   Do I need one??

What type/brand/model bike(s) do you have?  Name(s)? I ride a Giant Hybrid   It's good enough for now...but I"m sure I'll need a road bike somewhere down the line

What brand/model running shoes do you wear?  Same or different for training vs racing?  Saucony ProGrid Omni 6.  I am on my feet all day (I'm a nurse) so I wanted to make sure I had good running shoes.

1. Who has a HRM (heart rate monitor) and if so what brand/model? I have a Garmin 305 and I love it.  I originally did not use the HRM but have been now for over a year.  I have the cadence sensor so it doubles as my bike computer.  I use it during my triathlons on the bike, T2 and run and on all my run races.  For races I don't pay much attention to my HR during the race except some on the bike portion of my HIM.  I also have the foot pod so I can log my dreaded treadmill runs too.  I ran 60 miles when we were in Italy in April 2007 and 45 miles in Mexico last October.  It's neat to see runs on a map from your more exotic locations.  I also love the GPS for the distance feature and being to program intervals.  
2. What type/brand/model bike(s) do you have?  Name(s)?  A 2008 Felt B12, my first true tri bike.  It's carbon with 40mm rims so the wheels are somewhat aero.  Neat (to me at least) black and white color scheme.  They have improved the 2009 B12 quite a bit for about $500 more, better frame, integrated areobars, worse color scheme (IMHO) but I'm happy with my bike for the next few years.  No real name for "her" although sometimes I think I should call her Vita, short for vitamin.  Vitamin B12, get it?   
3. What brand/model running shoes do you wear?  Same or different for training vs racing?  I used to run in Saucony's and still have some.  My main training shoes have been Brooks Adrenalines, started with the 6, have one pair of the 7s I haven't worn yet and am using 8 now.  I got some Asic Gel-Banditos I started wearing for races, they are only 7.9 oz as opposed to 11.9 oz for my Brooks.  I also have some Saucony trail shoes and a pair of Pearl Izumi's. I'm kind of a shoe junky, I have about 5 new pair waiting to be worn.   I wear stability shoes and custom orthotics due to achilles issues.  

braggart!! but have a blast....very jealous here...

Steve, enjoy your time away! Have a beer on the beach for me!

Wasn't that Artie Johnson?  Whatever his name was I've resembled him a few times.  First time I rode with my tri club it was only my second time with clipless pedals.  We did a hill workout and I fell TWICE at almost exactly the same spot at the top of the hill turning around....right in the middle of the street.