Brian's group - FULL (Page 3)

outtashape momma - 2010-04-24 10:33 PM Wow.  I am impressed with the Bike time.  Last week it took me 30 minutes to go 7 miles!  (And I thought my legs were like lead). 

outtashape momma - 2010-04-25 5:24 PM

My bike seat is really uncomfortable.  Does anyone have any suggestions for one?

Rod1 - 2010-04-26 3:21 PM Hi Beth. If my wife Bonked hard if she didn't eat, I'd be clearing all the food out of the cupboards! So I'm figuring "to bonk" has a very different meaning on this side of the Atlantic

Cheers.
Rod.

IronCowgirl - 2010-04-26 9:23 PM Ok, I finally got my timed bike ride in:

5 miles - 14:44 - 20.36 m.p.h.

Swim soon to come 

Rod1 - 2010-04-27 6:55 AM

OK, have now got my times for the Aquathlon. 400m Swim 6:33. 5km run 29:09, which includes transition (I'm estimating about 1min). Rank swim 11/22 overall, 9/13 mens (though four of us were very closely bunched). Rank Run 21/22 overall, 13/13 mens. I estimate that my run speed was about 10.7km/hr.

The question is, to all of those that have done longer events, how do you pace yourself in the first leg so that you are fit for the remainder of the race? It's hard not to get caught up in "the race" early on.

Rod1 - 2010-04-27 5:55 AM

The question is, to all of those that have done longer events, how do you pace yourself in the first leg so that you are fit for the remainder of the race? It's hard not to get caught up in "the race" early on.

Cheeks - , literally hit a brick wall at mile 2, panting and sweating my head off when the infamous 'puke factor' wants to rear it's ugly head. I am trying to concentrate on a song in my iPOD not realizing how loud I am gagging!     

 I had 5 hours of sleep and hadn't eaten in 4 hours before running. How big of a difference would that really make?   I would like to run it again without the incline. I hated every minute of the run. At some point I usually get into a groove, but it never happened for this one. 
My questions are:
1. what are your recommendations for pre-workout nutrition?
2. Should I incorporate lifting at the end of each workout?

Next will be the swim.  

I haven't' logged in anything on the site yet, I am still trying to navigate my way around.

Rod1 - 2010-04-25 8:15 AM Bike Test: 8km (5mile). 15:48. Average speed 30.2km/hr (18.8 miles/hr). Did in the middle of a 38km training ride this morning (had to get to the stretch of road!), which is my longest ride so far - How are you meant to get off the bike after a 40km ride and then run.

Aquathlon yesterday. I'm not actually certain of my overall time - let alone the splits (I didn't use my watch) and what the timekeeper said, versus what his calculations suggested didn't seem to add up to me, but I was too tired to question it at the time. Anyway it was either 35:42 or 37:42 for total race which was 400m pool swim and 5km run. If it were the former I'm Ok with the time, if the latter disappointed. I came an inglorious last! My wife tried to cheer me up by pointing out that the other contestants were all taller/slimmer/younger than me (boy I'm feeling better already - thanks!). To be fair to myself, there were only 13 of us in the mens section, and one of those is a British Triathlon Team member (very intimidating when he gets into the pool in the national colours  - oh and he did win (22minutes flat) in case you were wondering). I think I was about 8th out of the pool, but I swam too hard, trying to keep up with the guy I shared the lane with - even though he paces 20s shorter hundreds than me - that was a lost cause from about lap 5! Then tired for the run - my weakest leg. It didn't matter too much for this event, but if I do the same in the Olympic distance in August I will be a DNF (lesson learned!). Its also reminded me that the object of this year is firstly to finish all the events and only secondly to be concerned about times. And finally (and no surprise) my running needs work!

Brian - thanks for the transition advice - I wore socks (with talcum powder), and put elastic laces on the shoes. It went really smoothly. I'll let you know the race splits and times when they are available.

Finally. P Factor was definitely present. Everything that went into me solid earlier in the day became liquid...and for about six hours after the race I couldn't venture too far from the bathroom (too much information I know). This happened to me after my last duathlon as well, but doesn't happpen after training sessions. I presume it means that I worked at a harder level in the event? Is this common/normal? In the two races this has happened, I've had chocolate milk shortly after the event. I'm thinking I might experiment with ditching the recommended after race drink? Any suggestions? Also general suggestions for race day nutrition?

Cheers.

Rod.

Rod1 - 2010-04-28 5:18 AM Hi Amber. Justin is right. Going to a road bike will make an enormous difference. I had been riding a hybrid (to work every now and again) for years. In February I bought a road bike and couldn't believe how much faster. easier and less painful it was to ride. That said make sure you are properly fitted for the bike. Buying second hand, you probably should think about going into a store and looking at new bikes, and ask what size frame you would need in either a road bike or a TT (Time trial/triathlon bike), that way you will have a better idea of what you do need (and of the saving you will be making buying 2nd hand). Re pedals - I have just gone clipless (ie: clip in!!!), and it does feel faster, but if the bike you get doesn't already have clipless pedal system, I'd recommend leaving going clipless until you have got used to riding your new bike. The road bikes are definitely better - but they do take a bit of getting used to the different sitting position, and the greater sense of fragility than a MTB....and apart from that - yes the more you ride the easier it does get :-).

ray6foot7 - 2010-04-27 10:15 AM

1.  If a workout is going to last longer than an hour, I try to have a pre race snack.  I am not too picky, just about any carb works for me.  Soda and candy bar are my usual, but not necessarily what I recommend .   When I bonk from low blood sugar, I usaully feel lethargic and weak.  What you are describing sounds like you went anaerobic.

2.  Whether or not you lift weights totally depends upon your personal goals.  My rule of thumb is to do the workout I want to focus on first.  If I have two sports planned on the same day, I will do the "key" workout first.  The same thinking would hold up with weight lifting too.   If strength training is your main goal, lift first.  If tri training is more important, then do that before lifting.