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Great idea Paul. 

I've already signed up for all my races.  So my goals are already layed out from that prespective. 

As far as other goals, if I can just do what my coach says to do, I'll be golden.  Even though I am paying him, I have trouble sticking to the plan.  I tend to do more. 

You know Erika, there is not a lot of difference between Sprint all the way to IM training plans looking at Mon-Fri. It's the weekend training that looks really different.

Meaning that, if you can resolve to workout 3/week in each of the 3 disciplines for 30 min to 1 hour, you will be way ahead of the game.

For example, if you set a goal for 30 min swimming 3x week, 40 min running 3x week, 1 hr biking 3x week, you could complete just about any sprint or Oly.   

Here on BT, there are typically monthly challenges of some type.  These are very helpful during the winter months to keep you motivated.  Check out this forum: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=27#s

Reno8 - 2007-12-16 11:41 AM

tameryka - 2007-12-16 11:05 AM I'm very serious about this though and I don't care if its icing or snowing I WILL go running, the swimming and biking is a little more difficult considerng I cant drive when I'm snowed in. arg. How do you link the wheather in your blog anywyas?

Well I am sorry to say that I wimped out on my run today... it is about 38 degrees but with a 20 mph wind...ain't gonna happen today. I admire your strength to go out when it is snowing etc. Of course it has been in the 60-70's and setting record highs for this time of year. This is the first cold snap we have had so I need some time to adjust. To add the weather to your blog/log page go to your sign in page and go to the control panel then about half way down the page it gives you a yes/no option on having it on or not. Steve

Steve,
If you don't have cold weather running gear, I HIGHLY suggest picking some up.  Dick's Sporting Goods has their house brand called Fitness Gear that is just like Under Armor.  I picked up some I put on a cold weather under shirt, 2 long sleeves on top of that, a thermal hat, gloves, maybe running tights; generally with this setup, I'm good to go. 

Cycling in cold weather is a different story.  I have a 40 rule.  If the Real Feel on Accuweather is under 40*, I ride indoors.  I'm wimpy.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Question of the day: What do you do for nutrition for workouts lasting longer than 1 hour?

Take a deep breath. 

You have 6 months which is plenty of time.  The key to maintaining focus and not getting overwhelmed is to follow a training plan.  Are you following one? 

Since you are a Silver member, I believe you have access to the BT training plans.  The Beginner 1/2 IM plan should be an excelent plan and would start in the next 3-4 weeks.

Also, I know a girl that did a 1/2 IM on a borrowed touring bike.  Not exactly the best bike.  But she finished. 

You are getting some great workouts in right now (masters class, spin classes, etc.) that will build the foundation for when you start the 1/2 IM plan.

What's everyones plans for this week?

Here are mine:

• Tue - swim, core
• Wed - Bike (hills/spin class), 55 min trail run
• Thu - swim, bike (spin ups)
• Fri - off
• Sat - 16 miles of love
• Sun - 2 hour base ride

The great thing about training is that you can make mistakes in practice.  But come race day, you should have it figured out.

I tried all sorts of stuff this year.  The biggest thing is that you have to find what works for you.  Everyone has a different body and what works for some doesn't work for everyone.

For sprints, I usually only take water.  I might take a gel prior to the start. 

For olys, I will do 2 gels on the bike, one plain water bottle and one electrolyte bottle.  I use Gu2o since it's low in sugar. 

I love sugar (cookies, cake, etc.) but when it comes to exercise, it is my enemy. After a few hours, my stomach starts to revolt (not something you want during say a HIM or IM).  So I try to go low sugar items.  Some people can handle it; I can't (at least not for long distance stuff). I learned that the hard way.

I started using Perpetuem late this year.  That stuff is awesome.  I make it a little thick (4 hour bottle).  I use it on rides at or longer than 2 hours.  I have also started to use it on the run.  I also use gels when I'm running (powergel and hammergel; powergel has more sugar but I like the consistency). 

Sometimes on really long rides (like > 60 miles), I like some solid food.  It's usually a banana or an Uncrustable (those rock). 

A GREAT source of info is Hammer Nutrition (http://www.e-caps.com/za/ECP?PAGE=GUIDES).  Yes, they are trying to sell products but they also have mad info available.  I use all their products. 

Also, I've attached a guide that was given to me by a nutritionist. 

But again, there are some basic guidlines but at the end of the day, only you will know what works and you have to experiement to get there.

I have learned about what not to do by failing moreso than anything else.  On my first 60 mile mountain ride, I took 3 gels and 2 water bottles.  That got me through the first hour.  Then I still had 3 hours to go.  I was hurting.  But lesson learned.

On my wife's first 40 mile ride, she took 1 gel despite me telling her she needed more (we make not listening to your spouse an artform).  She learned the lesson that day. 

Erika,

This is a fine way to do it.  My wife did it the same way.  You just want to repeat it in a few months just to check (and maybe again at the end of the season). 

I'd add 10 to that (167) to get to your running HR.  Both values are sufficient for now. 

What races are you planning on doing between now and the 70.3?

The number is what it is.  It doesn't mean that your out of shape.  It is just the HR that your body deals with lactate acid.  In your first few years of training, I have read, this number can move up a lot as you gain fitness and get closer to reaching your fitness potential.  But for now, it is the best measure of where you currently are.  Don't compare your number to anyone elses.

The 10 miler would be fine for a test. 

You can do it, girl! Like Jonathan22 said (after your blog, J, I'll have trouble thinking of you as anything but jonathan22), you're putting in some great time. Small steps, and on the other side you'll be amazed at how far you've come. I agree w/ something else J said--about people overestimating what they can do in 12 weeks, but underestimating what they can do in 12 months. Patience and perseverance. We'll give you faith on days you run out!

No worries.  That's better than some of the names Capt No Fun calls me.