Why not "Tri"? - Closed (Page 3)

Originally posted by mark9082

My name is Mark Schaefer and I am currently 60 years old. I live in Knightdale, NC for the past 6 years. I have been doing Tri's for the past few years. Actually started when I was 56. I have completed a few sprints, Olympic and in 2012 completed my first Half Ironman. Beach to Battleship in Wilmington, NC. Completed the race in 7.5 hours. The end was not pretty, but it was worth it. Definitely was not trained properly for the race. My goal was to do the full last year, but my body was not ready. I do walk the run portion and last year had many problems with "swimmer Shoulders". I am starting out this year a lot more cautious and hopefully a lot smarter. Need someone to help motivate me, though I do try and stick to a 6 day a week program. Mondays are my off days. I am following one of the training programs that I found on the "Beginner Triathlete" website. I am using the 36 weeks program ( somewhat modified to fit my health and time constraints). I am married and have three boys. Two have been long gone and married and have a 24 year old that just graduated college and is at home looking for a job. He helps me with training sometimes. His problem is that he forgets that I am 35 years older then he is. I was recently weighing in at 205. I AM ONLY 5'8". For the past 6 weeks I have been on a strict diet program which entails no junk food. "what a killer" I have been at about 1600 to 1800 hundred calories daily. It is definitely working and the good thing is that I am never hungry. I would like to get down to 170-175 by October. It would be much kinder on my knees and back.

I guess that is enough life history. Not sure what I need to do next to link into the program. I do log my info on the system program daily

Originally posted by mark9082

My name is Mark Schaefer and I am currently 60 years old. I live in Knightdale, NC for the past 6 years. I have been doing Tri's for the past few years. Actually started when I was 56. I have completed a few sprints, Olympic and in 2012 completed my first Half Ironman. Beach to Battleship in Wilmington, NC. Completed the race in 7.5 hours. The end was not pretty, but it was worth it. Definitely was not trained properly for the race. My goal was to do the full last year, but my body was not ready. I do walk the run portion and last year had many problems with "swimmer Shoulders". I am starting out this year a lot more cautious and hopefully a lot smarter. Need someone to help motivate me, though I do try and stick to a 6 day a week program. Mondays are my off days. I am following one of the training programs that I found on the "Beginner Triathlete" website. I am using the 36 weeks program ( somewhat modified to fit my health and time constraints). I am married and have three boys. Two have been long gone and married and have a 24 year old that just graduated college and is at home looking for a job. He helps me with training sometimes. His problem is that he forgets that I am 35 years older then he is. I was recently weighing in at 205. I AM ONLY 5'8". For the past 6 weeks I have been on a strict diet program which entails no junk food. "what a killer" I have been at about 1600 to 1800 hundred calories daily. It is definitely working and the good thing is that I am never hungry. I would like to get down to 170-175 by October. It would be much kinder on my knees and back.

I guess that is enough life history. Not sure what I need to do next to link into the program. I do log my info on the system program daily

Originally posted by RunningthatRace

Is this still going on?? What do I need to do in order to join?? Thanks!!

Originally posted by scotthuling

Hi, I'm hoping that the group is still open too.

my name is Scott. I'm 53, I live in NC. and I've decided to try my first TRI. I haven't told anyone yet because then it becomes real and I can't back out. I'm in fair shape now. my current workout routine is 2 days per week I run in the real world usually on trails or the beach for a total of around 6 miles per week. I go to the gym 2 days a week for strength training and run on the treadmill there 6-8 miles per week.

Today I had what I consider my first training session for a TRI. I did 15 minutes of uphill sprints on the treadmill followed by 20 minutes of hard ab and core work followed by 15 minutes on a exercise bike followed by a 15 minute easy run. My plan for now is to add a minute or 2 to the bike and run at the end of each strength workout at the gym.

I'm a little intimidated by the swim. I've always called myself a good swimmer but what that really means is that I'm confident i won't drown when I fall off my surfboard. I've never had any coaching on proper form and I've never tried to swim any distance. I went to the YMCA to sign up for a class but they just had a fire so... any advice on getting ready for swim training before I actually swim?

I'm aiming for a sprint in June.

Originally posted by nblink

Hi.....is it too late to join your group?

Originally posted by slides

I am hoping this is still open,

Name is Robert I live in Minneapolis, MN and have done several triathlons over the last couple years while I was in college. Now that I am done I have signed up for Boulder 70.3 and Louisville 140.6 and 3x Olympic tri’s this summer for race day preparation.

Currently training 5-7x a week with a variation of swim bike run and weights/kettlebell.

Really looking for a good community to get advice and talk about training with, there are only a handful in Minnesota and most don’t work with my schedule.

Originally posted by DennisF6

Hi all!

NAME: Dennis

STORY: Currently 56 years old. When I turned 50 I wasn't feeling great physically, despite a lifetime of staying somewhat fit (mostly running 2 -3 times/week, 3 miles/run, & regular weightlifting.). I set my goal on running more to train for a 10K. Felt better at the end of that year. Next goal was a half marathon. That's when I really got hooked. I discovered I loved long runs. The training also made me want to eat better, get more sleep, cut back on alcohol... Just generally to live a healthier life. By age 52 I felt 15 years younger and I've felt like that ever since. Next it was on to marathons. I ran a couple of those but ended up having to run/walk the last miles (1st time I was under trained, second time I got injured). Still have to get back to that and run a marathon that reflects what I think my potential is.
Meanwhile, when I was forced to take about 4 months off running for Achilles tendonosis I started doing some swimming and biking to keep in shape. As I eased back in to running I didn't want to let go of those, so triathlons became my next goal. When I was within a month of my planned first tri I got transferred from Seattle to St Louis and it was another full year before I actually completed one. I still think of myself as primarily a runner who also dabbles in triathlons.

FAMILY STATUS: Married, two daughters ages 12 and 15.

CURRENT TRAINING: Running 5 days, about 35 miles, a week (when healthy... which can be a problem with me). Swim 2x week, once with a Masters Swim group. Bike: 1 spin class per week. I try to get on my trainer at least one other day per week but I'd say I only average 30 minutes/week on my trainer. Bike is a real weak point for me but should improve in the summer when I can go on a weekly group ride again. I also lift weights 2x/week.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: I did a short indoor tri in January. Plan: 7/15 Newtown Tri (swim .62 miles, bike 20, run 4) and 8/15 Lake St Louis Olympic Tri. I've never said this out loud but sometimes I think about MAYBE giving a HIM a go this year. There is one near me scheduled in June... a little soon for me to get my bike and swim miles up. The even bigger problem would be that more training time would likely cause friction in my family.

2014 RACES: 7/14 Newtown Tri, 8/14 Lake St Louis Olympic Tri.

WEIGHTLOSS: 6'3" and 158lbs. WeightGAIN would probably be in order - but after years of weightlifting I know that just isn't going to happen.

Why I'd be a good mentee: I know I have a lot to learn about the swim and especially the bike. Kind of obsessed with this stuff so I will check in often.

Originally posted by HK8

Hi all, Mike, I would like to join your group.

NAME: HK

STORY: A friend invited me to participate in a super sprint tri in 2012. I loved the atmosphere, seeing all these people committed to their health. I saw great possibilities for my family and I to enjoy this lifestyle together. I had very good intentions! Since then I had some very good excuses!! The biggest thing is taking the time to train. I haven't committed to anything bc of fear of looking bad with my limited abilities.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 4 kids.

CURRENT TRAINING: Just finished a 6 week learn to swim program - got me to complete 1200m last session. Now just started a 13 week olympic plan. Swim 2X, Bike 2X, Run 2X.

2014 RACES: spartan race, color race, also did a 10K.

2015 RACES: I am planning on attending the following events: Sprint Ottawa (June) 5150 Tremblant (June), 5150 Ste-Agathe (August).

WEIGHTLOSS: Last summer when I recommitted to my health, I lost 18 lbs and 10% body fat. I've been maintaning and currently am at my ideal weight.

MY FOCUS: I want to stick to my routine and build enough endurance to have the confidence to sign up for a half ironman.

Originally posted by RockHead

Mike,
It seems like all the training plans that I have looked at are designed for a single event (i.e. build up, peak, taper off to race day). What does person do if they have a race planned say a month after the first one they trained for? Just follow the last four weeks of the plan they are using or are there maintenance plans out there? Is there a different approach?

Originally posted by HK8

Hey all, hope everyone's training is doing well. I have two questions:

1) I was looking at signing up details for races this summer and read about not being allowed to listen to music or making calls during race - ok that makes sense - and didn't see anything about just using iPhone as bike cycling device. Would that be allowed? I use the Strava app and wonder if I'll be able to keep my normal set up on race day. 

2) When you run, how important is it to track your cadence?

Thanks!