bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 30)

Ya, I'm good.  I do not like sucking weight like I used to when wrestling, and anymore than a pound a day is rediculous.  I shoot for 2 lbs a week.  Realize there will be ebbs and flows and that my ceiling will never be as high as previous, and my floor will dip down lower than before.  Shooting for 160 by August, and 170-175 by this May 19. 

If anything, I'm lacking in discipline.  I can go a week real good, maybe two, then I regress for stretches of 3-5 days.  (beer and sweets and good food get me every time)

I agree.  I think I get more from reading the swim threads here in tri talk than I ever got from the TI book.   I do have a book that I love and use all the time call 'Total Swimming' by Janet Evans.  It has lots of technique info and a bunch of workouts and swim training programs depending on what your goal is for your swim training.  I think its a better book than the TI for anyone beyond basic learning to swim.

Consistency in the name of the game for me.  I was doing super well this past month and then I go out of town for 2 days and now I can't find the motivation to get back into training.  Sunday was alright, I was able to get to the gym, but the pool was closed yesterday for the swim and today was just blah!

Since I know this is my M.O., I e-mailed a coach I've been talking to about Master's swimming saying that I'd be at practice tomorrow at 6am!  Meaning I have someone that is expecting me to show up and train tomorrow.  

Nutrition has been ok.  Not the best by any means especially having to eat on the road for 2 days, but also not the worst in decisions.  

- sorry to hear about that!  How long will your wing be in a sling?  Riding when you're hurt sucks but it can be done!  Get better soon.  Now onto more important stuff - which arm do you drink beer with.  Hopefully you're still able to do that!

Mel - nice job of holding yourself accountable!  I hope hitting the pool at 6 am isn't so bad and that you get your mojo back pronto.

Had a nice swim workout tonight.  After dropping my son off at wrestling practice, I was able to make a quick trip to the pool.  I haven't swam in a little more than a week and it felt so good to get back in the water.  Plus, feeling fresh from the time off -- I was able to knock out 1000 in 26 minutes - which for me is pretty good as I'm still doing the breast stroke every 4th length.

Tomorrow the temp is supposed to hit 55 so I plan on heading outside for a bike ride.  Should be a good time.

This was my fourth swim using TI.  Glad to hear several of you have had experience with this. 

Today was the first day that I didn't feel as though I would drown.  I felt good breathing by rotating on my side.  I did drills the first half hour, and that was good.  I am starting HIM training next week, and I think I'll do the main set work, while working on TI drills instead of the drills I used to do in the past.  I've dropped my stroke count from 32 per length to 22-24.  My 50 yd. time is now the same as before, and look forward to see what I'll be doing in 2 months.

I did the sprint 8 training on the treadmill again. 

Tomorrow, I have a 9.5 mile intermediate run with some good hills in it.  Last month I ran it in 1:24 as my long run. 

Made it to the practice this morning.  Got in 3200 yards.  It felt AMAZING!

The workout: 
300 
500 w/ fins (odd 100 swim, even 100 kick) 
4x200 pull on 3:00 (avg time 2:46)
3x100 Descend on 1:45 (times: 1:25, 1:21, 1:18)
4x75 Descend on 1:15 (times: 1:01, 1:01, :56, :52)
6x50 Descend (1-3,4-6) on 1:00 (#3 - :35, #6 - :36, can't remember the rest)
200 Warm Down

I also left with the possibility of a coaching position with the younger age group with the team 5 days a week.  So this worked out really well for me.

Wow!  That is one. hell. of. a. workout!!!  So glad to hear you had a great workout!  Good luck with the coaching - too bad you couldn't work at my pool

Glad to hear the swimming is getting better.  My stroke sucks and I'm sure I will be turning to TI before too long as well - so I'm excited to follow you as you continue to make progress on your time.

Good luck with the run - my bet is that you will have a new PR by the time you finish it.  And you know what that means - barely pops!

A couple of thoughts:

1) everyone should check out DH's race report from the weekend.  Mr. Modesty kicked a little and took some serious time off his crazy long run.

2) I hope Thor's shoulder is feeling better.

3) Anyone excited about watching Nascar this weekend?  The Daytona 500 is on Sunday and I am looking forward to it in a big way.  I managed to lose weight on Superbowl week - but I won't be losing anymore with 4 races and my birthday coming up.

I had a nice workout today.  The fact that the temperature hit 55 degrees on February 22 is incredible to me and I took advantage of the heatwave by going for a bike ride.  It was great to be outside.  After riding in my basement for 3 months - being outside and actually going up and down was a pretty novel experience.

Thanks!  I realized after the swim today that the pool I swim at regularly is actually a 25m.  I always thought that was an exaggeration because it felt shorter than any short course meter pool I've ever swum at - which explains a whole lot about my pacing.  

I did "unofficially" get the coaching job.  Actually started tonight.  It'll be good to practice what I preach with my athletes.

No PR! I got side stiching pretty bad after pushing the first five at above race pace.  I did have barly pops after hockey today.  I found a new brand of Hefe that tastes just like the Hefe in Germany.  It's put out by Trader Joe's.  Hockey tonight was outstanding, a good workout.  Tomorrow is off for me.  Go get it people.

Good to see everyone getting back on their training. I know after the initial burst, it is sometimes hard to keep it up when your race seems to be a loooonnnng ways away! With that being said, when is everyones first/next race?

Myself, I am doing a sprint on either:

June 17. I want to redo my first triathlon but I am not sure if they are having it this year so my back up plan is for one on the June 24.

Wow, been slacking on tracking an posting!

Great job on the race Darren! Anytime you improve your time, you are doing something right!

Kevin, you are a running machine! Good to see you are keeping your beer/workout ratio just right.

Any spring men's hockey tourneys down your way? Could use a road trip!

Melinda, keep up the good work on the swimming/biking/running.

Cynthia, I think everyone should live near a beach. I could not believe all the cyclists on the PCH.

David, it has been a crazy winter. Good on you for getting your bike out. Crazy...but goood! 

Thanks for the encouragement Thor and good luck getting into the race of your choice!  My first race is the second week in May.  I wish it was happening next week but  I will use the time to get stronger and faster - as I hope every one will!

Emmanem - 2012-02-22 9:41 PM Hey everyone!  I finished my 5k on Sunday... it was the coldest and rainiest run of my life.  It was a lot of fun though.  I went in knowing I was under trained so I just ran and walked when I needed.  On friday I am starting Insanity!  My fiance got it for me for Valentines day  I couldn't be more excited.  I will be doing this for a while so I can focus on my weight loss.  I've reworked my race schedule a little.  I think my first tri this year will be in July.  I have friends coming to visit in May the weekend I was supposed to do a triathlon and since I haven't seen some of them in 6+ months I plan on spending every second I can with them.

Wow - it's pretty cool when you have to struggle through the rain and the cold to finish a race.  I'm glad you had fun and listened to your body.  Sure you had to walk - but you finished the race and that is what really counts.  Congrats!  

Good luck with Insanity!  While I might have given you some thing else for valentine's day, I hope it helps you melt of the pounds!

Boy!  Did this morning's workout SUCK!  My body was sore from the aqua jogging and I felt like crap because of the cold my kids gave me.  I actually averaged 4 minutes per 100 yards.  My grandmother is faster!  But I finished it and even managed to play some basketball with my son who is celebrating his 10th birthday.  Gonna celebrate tomorrow with a trip to our favorite wings place.

Off to watch the Gatorade Duels and enjoy an ice cold beverage.

Hope everyone is having a good day!