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Originally posted by billeckert

What does everyone else have planned for the week?

Originally posted by emsley05 Chris, The Tall Pines Tri looks good. Thank you for suggesting that. I think I will sign up for it. Go Race Productions does The Early Bird tri in April. It's a pool swim, but I was thinking of doing it just to get my feet wet again. But I also don't want to have the races too close together. Those two are about 5 weeks apart, but I would rather do the Tall Pines to get the OWS experience. Bill, I was thinking of doing the couch to Sprint and when I finish, do the Beginner Sprint. But I also think I won't get a lot out of the Couch to Sprint. So might as well just jump right in to the Beginner Sprint. I've signed up for two 5k's so far, the Intown 10 5k, March 4th and the Atlanta Women's 5k April 14th. I'm feeling pretty good about this year!

Originally posted by rjchilds8


I'll probably make someone cringe by saying this, but I don't really have a plan for training. I fit in my workouts when I can and I pretty much only have a 1-day plan. That is, what am I going to do today? If it fits in my schedule, then I'll do a workout. I keep my own log and alternate bike/run workouts during the week. Sunday is my typical swim day. I don't plan distances or pace/effort. I do all of that based on available free time (more time = longer workout, less = shorter) and how I feel (feeling fresh = more likely to do a harder workout, feeling fatigued = whoa, take it easy bub!).

I didn't follow a plan, per se, when training for my 70.3 last year, but I did layout monthly goals that I tried to stick to. That was mostly related to the bike. For example, I might have put something like "at least 42 mile long ride before the end of the month" for June. I just needed to make sure I was building my distance enough that I'd be able to complete the entire race for each individual sport by the time race day arrived. I suffered a couple set backs, but ultimately I reached my goal and finished the full race distance a couple weeks before race day. I guess my "plan" worked since I actually ended up doing 56 miles on back-to-back weekends after my first 70.3 was cancelled in the middle due to weather.

So, my plan was for a bike ride *today*. ;-) As much as I hate the trainer, I did stick to that plan and logged a short, but hard effort, ride. I should be good for a 5-6 mile run tomorrow.

Originally posted by emsley05

Chris,
The Tall Pines Tri looks good. Thank you for suggesting that. I think I will sign up for it. Go Race Productions does The Early Bird tri in April. It's a pool swim, but I was thinking of doing it just to get my feet wet again. But I also don't want to have the races too close together. Those two are about 5 weeks apart, but I would rather do the Tall Pines to get the OWS experience.

Bill,
I was thinking of doing the couch to Sprint and when I finish, do the Beginner Sprint. But I also think I won't get a lot out of the Couch to Sprint. So might as well just jump right in to the Beginner Sprint.

I've signed up for two 5k's so far, the Intown 10 5k, March 4th and the Atlanta Women's 5k April 14th.

I'm feeling pretty good about this year!

Originally posted by billeckert



I like it. You are definitely getting some training done and it is what works for you. I really like that you listen to your body and when it says it needs some rest you rest or go a little easier. Too many of us get caught up in gotta do what the plan says and train ourselves into a brick wall called injury. I am guilty of that and I think I am finally getting a feel for things. I no longer feel like I have to make up a training session if I miss it. I am also listening a little better and taking it easier when I am feeling the fatigue.

For me, I have a plan. I go over it every Sunday evening against work and life obligations and see if it works. I make adjustments as needed and then I try to work the plan through the week. It always gets changed though because that is just how life happens. I do my best but if I have to miss a session I just let it go.

Originally posted by strombo1

Hey everyone, I have a question for the group. Running is my weakest sport. I notice when I run that my shoulders and neck hurt. I've tried to make sure I'm not turtling. Does anyone know what other flaws in form might cause that? I have naturally sloped shoulders and curved back. Maybe I'm compensating for my posture somehow?

TIA for any advice!

Originally posted by Dominion

Scott, 

Those numbers look good. Much better than mine.

S: 4000y

B: 121 Miles (all trainer)

R: 48 Miles

Originally posted by scottjjmtri99

So a little bit spontaneous race this morning. Needed 8 total miles and its 20F outside. To help me get out the door I decided to run a 10k race and add a mile warmup and cool down. Race went well. Think about 9th overall, but then I don’t believe there were 20 runners in the 10k. Finished with a time of 49:10. Mile splits were 7:50 to 8:03. Mile 4 was 8:03 and the only one in the 8s. Not sure what happened, was chasing a runner during that mile before I passed them. After that I was on my own for the remainder of the race. Now I have a time to improve upon moving forward. Goals to run a sub 45 for two 10k’s in the Duathlon in May seem lofty, but still possible with consistent training. Hope everyone is having a productive weekend!

Scott

Originally posted by emsley05

I haven't done much this weekend. I test drove a few new road bikes this weekend, does that count? Haha. I'm probably going with a Specialized Ruby. The Trek Domane comes in a very close second.

I'm starting my training plan tomorrow. I decided to go with the Beginner Sprint. I'm going to have to YouTube a lot of the swim drills. I've always been a good recreational swimmer, but I've never had any training. So I may have a lot of questions for you guys. For tomorrow it says for the warm up to, alternate slow-fast pacing. Does that mean swim one lap fast, one lap slow?

Thanks!

Emily

Originally posted by Dominion

Hope you are feeling better soon. No need to try to rush back. Plenty of time to get it going once you are feeling better. I have plenty of experience with this, as i get sick almost every year sometime during Jan or Feb. (not yet this year...knock on wood.) With two shcool aged kids and wife who works in the school system, I really have no chance of staying healthy. Too many germs coming home every day!

Originally posted by emsley05

I'm so glad you're feeling better! This time of year is the worst for sickness.

Last nights workout went very well. The strength went well but the swim went better then planned. I was nervous as this was my first day back in the pool since the end of July. I felt like I was going very slow ( I mean I am a slow swimmer right now) but it turns out I did better then last year. My pace averaged 2'48/100 yards, but last year it was 3'11. So somehow I got better at swimming. Hopefully I keep improving. I thought the distance seemed high, I got in 1,125 yards in.

For today's workout it has me on the trainer, but I don't have one for my bike. So I was going to jump on the Expresso bike at the gym. I don't know if you guys are familiar with them, but it's basically a spin bike that has a screen and you can select a course you want to do. It simulates hills and such, so it's better then nothing. And I can clip in, which helps a lot.

For Saturdays swim, it has me using paddles. Do you guys recommend any kind?

Thanks! Hope everyone has a great week!

Emily