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 2007-01-08 2:06 PM in reply to: #645565 |
Master  2314   Gulf Shores, AL |  Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Fullhundoracer - 2007-01-07 6:42 PM Manatee Express - 2007-01-07 5:38 PM What are your plans for the week. I am planning on swim team 3 days. At least 2 runs and maybe a bike trainer ride. I may do a half marathon Sunday if my ankle feels good on Friday. I also plan on starting strength work again. Not as lofty as yours, but... I plan to have a great week of training and finish with a nice brick (swim/bike) on saturday morning. I have 2 swim days left, 2 bike, and 1 run left. My strength training is my strong point. My strength is up near were I want it...Felt good during chest and tri's today. I also want to have a very healthy week at work (foodwise). KEN---i did a search for cycle computers...saw you logged over 5000miles...wow. My question for you...what computer are you using? I have a Polar HRM that can double as a bike computer, but i want a specific one that stays with the bike...any suggestions? Ryan, Nothing wrong with your plan for the week. Mine is actually getting easier as I am not gonna do the half marathon. On the bike computer, I actually use a power tap power meter for a speedometer. I bought that after 4 years of riding as I hit a plateau and need something to push me up over 22. Its expensive and you don't need to go there yet. For you I would recommend you get a speedometer that provides cadence, speed, and distance. I would go with a wired computer rather than a wireless. Cadence is very important as a training tool and it probably adds $10 to the computer. There are many different brands out there that will work. One that seems to get alot of positive feedback is the Cateye Austeal (sp). I thinks its around $50. Hope that helps. |
| 2007-01-08 2:11 PM in reply to: #645913 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Sledge - 2007-01-08 8:30 AM Manatee Express - 2007-01-07 5:38 PM I'll do my morning runs Mon-Fri, plus a long run on Sunday and a run with the track club after work on Wednesday. I also plan to get a couple of bike rides in, plus go to the gym a couple of days after work. Wow, you do a lot of running. Just curious what was your typical weekly mileage for the last 3 months? |
| 2007-01-08 5:12 PM in reply to: #645199 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Open So glad to hear you are doing My First Tri. I know a number of people who have done it as the first race and have all come away with a very good experience. I would love to try the ATR. I have volunteered the past two years. Running is just my toughest leg of any tri because I am just enjoy the other two stages so much more. I think alot of it is my frustration with being so darned slow plus a left knee issue that started my whole downslide the past months. Too bad I can't import an eliptical machine for the run portion of a race.... :-) As far as clothing, I wear have used a one-piece race suit and now have tri shorts with bike pad and a tri top. I am just modest by nature and can't imagine myself trotting (again, the slow runner...) down any street in a swim suit. Plus my kids would tease me mercilessly!
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| 2007-01-08 5:18 PM in reply to: #634648 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full I need to get back into some weight/strength training. My preference is to have more reps, lighter weight. I have a membership to a local gym with access to machines and free weights. Suggestions, group? |
| 2007-01-08 5:38 PM in reply to: #646528 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Manatee Express - 2007-01-08 2:11 PM Wow, you do a lot of running. Just curious what was your typical weekly mileage for the last 3 months? Well, there was my typical mileage before the holidays, and then there were the holidays (I had a week where my mileage was zero!).  But on a usual week I run about 30-35 miles. |
| 2007-01-08 5:47 PM in reply to: #646946 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Sledge - 2007-01-08 5:38 PM Well, there was my typical mileage before the holidays, and then there were the holidays (I had a week where my mileage was zero!). But on a usual week I run about 30-35 miles. 30 to 35 miles a week is a terrific is a terrific run base. Even in the heart of my ironman training I wasn't doing 30 miles a week. That base will translate well for you into the other sports and I predict you will be placing in your age group on a regular basis. I hope you aren't in my wife's AG  |
| 2007-01-08 5:48 PM in reply to: #646916 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Open GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-08 5:12 PM So glad to hear you are doing My First Tri. I know a number of people who have done it as the first race and have all come away with a very good experience. I would love to try the ATR. I have volunteered the past two years. Running is just my toughest leg of any tri because I am just enjoy the other two stages so much more. I think alot of it is my frustration with being so darned slow plus a left knee issue that started my whole downslide the past months. Too bad I can't import an eliptical machine for the run portion of a race.... :-) As far as clothing, I wear have used a one-piece race suit and now have tri shorts with bike pad and a tri top. I am just modest by nature and can't imagine myself trotting (again, the slow runner...) down any street in a swim suit. Plus my kids would tease me mercilessly!
The person who organizes My First Tri has been encouraging me to do it for the last couple of years. I've finally convinced myself that I can do it, although I certainly have trepidations! If you decide that you want to do ATR, let me know. I'm pretty sure I'm going to run it. I've heard great things about the race. And I agree about running in a swim suit -- UGH! |
| 2007-01-08 5:49 PM in reply to: #634648 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full I'm curious -- how did all of you decide you wanted to compete in triathlons? Did you start in a single sport, or know someone who did them, or what? |
| 2007-01-08 7:25 PM in reply to: #646930 |
Extreme Veteran 405 Shakopee, MN | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-08 5:18 PM I need to get back into some weight/strength training. My preference is to have more reps, lighter weight. I have a membership to a local gym with access to machines and free weights. Suggestions, group? let me know what you would like to work on. Do you want to squat? Superset? Bench? Let me know what tempo you want. What is your level of "know-how"?? Edited by hundoracer 2007-01-08 7:25 PM |
| 2007-01-08 7:28 PM in reply to: #646961 |
Extreme Veteran 405 Shakopee, MN | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Sledge - 2007-01-08 5:49 PM I'm curious -- how did all of you decide you wanted to compete in triathlons? Did you start in a single sport, or know someone who did them, or what? My entire life has been sports. From age 4 when I got my first swimming trophy to playing football to beer league softball. With that being said, the MAIN reason is it keeps my great friend John's brain occupied, who is fighting for us in Iraq. He pushes me and I keep him thinking about better things by sharing my tri training with him...We will be doing all of out duathlons, triathlons and possible a marathon together. (he comes home in approx 76 days) |
| 2007-01-09 8:24 AM in reply to: #634648 |
| Member 9 Grand Rapids, MI | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full I went to see a friend run in the Chicago Marathon this fall, and althogh it was very inspiring, I knew my ADD riddled brain could not handle just running all the time, especially for 4 hours straight. |
| 2007-01-09 8:48 AM in reply to: #634648 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full How I got into triathlon? My wife has always been athletic, a gym rat, aerobics queen, spinning, body pump, etc. In 2002 she decided to run the Crescent City Classic 10K and followed a plan. After she did that, she said she wanted to do a triathlon. The triathlon is held at a great beach bar and she said I should get a couple friends together and do a relay team with them. I was the swimmer in baggie shorts! We did it and had so much fun after, we decided to try another. We got 3rd place in the next one and decided it was time to go solo. That was 2002. I bought a real bike after that and I loved riding so much that it just kept progressing. I guess the 2 things that kept me into the sport were training with wife and the fun and friends we have made in the sport. |
| 2007-01-09 8:51 AM in reply to: #646930 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-08 5:18 PM I need to get back into some weight/strength training. My preference is to have more reps, lighter weight. I have a membership to a local gym with access to machines and free weights. Suggestions, group? Gina, I am weak on strength training but my wife is not. She does weights twice a week pretty religiously. I think you are on target with low weights, high reps. I think she focus's on lower body and core but still does some upper body. She doesn't keep her logs public but I will go in and see what she does and report back. |
| 2007-01-09 10:49 AM in reply to: #646961 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full I have a friend who is hyper-active by nature. Just can't sit still for more than a minute. She was lured into triathlons by a mutal friend and then she decided I would join them. My first race was the run leg (I am not kidding...) of a relay team. My daughter swam, my friend biked, and I ran. We finished second in the all-female teams so I signed up for another race. In the next race, my daughter swam and I biked and ran. (Ken, this was the Sandman....you might remember that race?) After that, I was on my own. |
| 2007-01-09 10:52 AM in reply to: #647057 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full My level of knowledge is almost zero. When it comes to this area, I am "monkey see, monkey do." Any suggestions are welcome. My preference is to build strength but not bulk. |
| 2007-01-09 12:36 PM in reply to: #647743 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-09 10:49 AM I have a friend who is hyper-active by nature. Just can't sit still for more than a minute. She was lured into triathlons by a mutal friend and then she decided I would join them. My first race was the run leg (I am not kidding...) of a relay team. My daughter swam, my friend biked, and I ran. We finished second in the all-female teams so I signed up for another race. In the next race, my daughter swam and I biked and ran. (Ken, this was the Sandman....you might remember that race?) After that, I was on my own. If that was the last Sandman (I think it was 2003) I did the bike on a coed team |
| 2007-01-09 2:23 PM in reply to: #647928 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Manatee Express - 2007-01-09 12:36 PM GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-09 10:49 AM If that was the last Sandman (I think it was 2003) I did the bike on a coed team I have a friend who is hyper-active by nature. Just can't sit still for more than a minute. She was lured into triathlons by a mutal friend and then she decided I would join them. My first race was the run leg (I am not kidding...) of a relay team. My daughter swam, my friend biked, and I ran. We finished second in the all-female teams so I signed up for another race. In the next race, my daughter swam and I biked and ran. (Ken, this was the Sandman....you might remember that race?) After that, I was on my own. I've heard that race is going to be back again. Possibly directed by Team Magic out of Birmingham? |
| 2007-01-09 3:13 PM in reply to: #648090 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full GTAUSP3 - 2007-01-09 2:23 PM I've heard that race is going to be back again. Possibly directed by Team Magic out of Birmingham? Team Magic is doing a race in Gulf Shores! Its called the Alabama Gulf Coast Triathlon and its scheduled for May 7. They haven't published the course yet but the swim is gonna be in the Gulf. The approximate distances are 1000 swim, 20 mile bike, and 5 mile run. |
| 2007-01-09 3:26 PM in reply to: #634648 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full |
| 2007-01-09 6:11 PM in reply to: #634648 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Several of you have asked questions about strength training and I am weak on the knowledge side of this. Its not that I don't think its beneficial, it's just time limitations and lack of motivation that has kept me away from it. I have done it off and on in the past but just don't really enjoy it, so I go ride my bike instead. All that said, the site does have alot of good articles about training. If you click on the articles icon at the top of the home page and go to strength training you will find alot of good articles about strength training for triathletes. In the core section there is a workout my wife loves and uses frequently. It actually has video demonstration of the exercises which some folks will find useful. The link to that workout is : http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=... I am going to talk to Mrs Manatee and ask her for some insight training to share with you as well. She does strength at least 2 days a week. |
| 2007-01-10 12:03 PM in reply to: #647061 |
Expert 1117 Shalimar, FL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full hundoracer - 2007-01-08 7:28 PM With that being said, the MAIN reason is it keeps my great friend John's brain occupied, who is fighting for us in Iraq. He pushes me and I keep him thinking about better things by sharing my tri training with him...We will be doing all of out duathlons, triathlons and possible a marathon together. (he comes home in approx 76 days) Please send John a great big thank you from me! I work at Eglin Air Force Base, and have friends and acquaintances who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are all heroes! I run the Peachtree Road Race (Atlanta on the 4th of July) every year, and a few years ago they started running a satellite race in Baghdad, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. I found an article on line talking about lots of different "shadow races" for the more popular races. Is he anywhere that he could participate? |
| 2007-01-10 3:18 PM in reply to: #648202 |
Extreme Veteran 405 Shakopee, MN | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Manatee Express - 2007-01-09 3:26 PM Hey Ryan, Was checking your logs. Your pretty swift in the pool! no too swift...I have a huge background in swimming and it is second to walking...endurance wise, well, working on getting that back. But I LOVE the water! My sister (former all-american in college) is trying to make me swim the 1650 (mile) at an upcoming club meet. I laughed and said no. |
| 2007-01-10 3:31 PM in reply to: #649244 |
Extreme Veteran 405 Shakopee, MN | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full Sledge - 2007-01-10 12:03 PM hundoracer - 2007-01-08 7:28 PM With that being said, the MAIN reason is it keeps my great friend John's brain occupied, who is fighting for us in Iraq. He pushes me and I keep him thinking about better things by sharing my tri training with him...We will be doing all of out duathlons, triathlons and possible a marathon together. (he comes home in approx 76 days) Please send John a great big thank you from me! I work at Eglin Air Force Base, and have friends and acquaintances who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are all heroes! I run the Peachtree Road Race (Atlanta on the 4th of July) every year, and a few years ago they started running a satellite race in Baghdad, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. I found an article on line talking about lots of different "shadow races" for the more popular races. Is he anywhere that he could participate? he is at Camp TQ in Iraq. I know he runs and runs and runs, but he is worried about the lack of training in bike and swim. I will for sure pass on your THANKS to him. He will appreciate it.... EDIT: I just emailed him and told him of your thanks! Edited by hundoracer 2007-01-10 3:33 PM |
| 2007-01-10 3:42 PM in reply to: #649639 |
Veteran 296 | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full hundoracer - 2007-01-10 3:18 PM Manatee Express - 2007-01-09 3:26 PM Hey Ryan, Was checking your logs. Your pretty swift in the pool! no too swift...I have a huge background in swimming and it is second to walking...endurance wise, well, working on getting that back. But I LOVE the water! My sister (former all-american in college) is trying to make me swim the 1650 (mile) at an upcoming club meet. I laughed and said no.
I second "thanks" to your friend in Iraq and to all those serving. Wooo.....the mile. A wicked event. Where did your sister swim?
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| 2007-01-11 9:07 PM in reply to: #634648 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: Manatee Express Group - Full How's everybody doing. I am not meeting my ambitious plans for the week but I finally got back on my bike and did a little core tonite. |
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