Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 31)

betoguerrero - 2011-01-11 10:11 PM

Not even sure if this is the correct forum =)


Hi everyone,
Started training for my first Half IM, but still have not decided when/where - most likely sometime in May/June and hopefully somewhere near the Ocean.

JG_GreenCoast - 2011-01-11 9:24 PM Ok...so...I know this has been discussed before in this thread, but I am going through the swim terminology and have a question.  I have a speed day in week 12 tomorrow:

The warm up and cool down are understood, but the main is:
16x50: descend 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16

So this means that in every 4 sets of 50, i start (set 1) at a higher RPE, then lower, then lower, then lowest.  Then I restart set 5 at a high RPE, and repeat the same process 5-8, then 9-12, then 13-16

Is this correct? 

mrfranks_84 - 2011-01-12 1:09 PM


Yo JG, descending means you do each set faster than the last (hence the RPE going up in each set).  I also noticed that a few weeks ago you were asking about if a backstroke, or different strokes in general other than freestyle, was really that useful while training.  When my brother had me doing th individual medley in my workout I asked him the same thing.  He put it in terms I could understand by stating:

"When you want to max out your bench press at the gym do you go and do ONLY bench press?  No, you do multiple excercises that work different mucles that will help your bench press max out.  Now try to do the butterfly again so I can laugh more."

DV 1 - 2011-01-12 6:37 PM Everything I've heard is that it mimicks the air resistance in terms of effort. I've been running on a TM all winter and was in AZ over Christmas and was able to run outside. I ran way faster outside and had no sore legs.

I'd say the 1 degree incline mimicks a hill, albeit a little hill.....but a 6 mile little hill adds up ;-)

mrfranks_84 - 2011-01-13 8:12 AM

So how did that descending swim workout treat ya, JG?  I had a rough day yesterday but mainly because I learned a valuable lesson in nutrition: Don't eat the hottest hot sauce that the BBQ pit has to offer at lunch time.  It will make you stomach extremely upset when you start running and biking later on in the day.  Not to mention it was just so painfully hot I don't see how it's enjoyable to eat in the first place.

betoguerrero - 2011-01-11 10:11 PM Not even sure if this is the correct forum =)


Hi everyone,
Started training for my first Half IM, but still have not decided when/where - most likely sometime in May/June and hopefully somewhere near the Ocean.
I have raced in two Olympic Triathlons - my swimming is still deficient so I'm focusing on my form this time around.
Even though I get my 8 hours of sleep, I feel tired.. and even though I eat my 4 meals, I'm always hungry!  
This is the first time I will follow a program - so far I like the structure that comes from following one.
I think the hardest thing is going to be able to balance my training with my diet and rest. I welcome any tips!  I have already started bringing everywhere I go -  a protein bar, some fruit and those delicious mixed nuts they sell at Trader Joes.
Happy training everyone!
Cheers, 
Beto

fowlmood - 2011-01-12 10:39 PM I am in the 7th week of my Training program for my 1st half ironman  "Gator Half" On March 20th, 2011. At this time I am not using a BT plan but one I found in the Triathlete Magazine called the Super Simple Half Ironman. I don't want to change plans in the middle so but next time I will try a BT plan.

My strength in each discipline I believe are in this order best to worst.  Cycling, Running I believe are hand in hand could go either way Swimming is my worst not bad but could use some improvements on that especially.

I know there is always improvement in all areas.

I have been heavy into cycling since May of 2008 and started back into running later that same year. I have competed in our local tri-sprints and that is what got me hooked.

I have also road in the MS Bike ride the past 2years and will participate for a third time.

a few of the things I am a little nervous is is the open water swim since I live in Colorado I wont have a chance to train for that. I am leaving for Florida a week earlier hopefully to get some in.

enough fuel to maintain energy I did get some Hammer Sustained energy and  Hammer Heed which I have been using on my long rides and doesn't make me sick.

Pacing myself on each discipline


Equipment purchased 1. a new Specialized Tarmac Elite
                                   2. I just purchased a QR wetsuit
those are the big items besides
                                   Fuel, goggles, caps , shoes and other equipment

any other tips and suggestions would be a big help.
           

ratherbeswimming - 2011-01-13 3:25 PM So... after uncertainty about doing the 70.3 in Orlando, I decided to bag it.

New plan is Austin on October 23, meaning training starts in June. Anyone else in for Austin? 

JG_GreenCoast - 2011-01-13 4:35 PM

Thinking about it...trying to decide between that and a full marathon.  Also seeing if someone will do Ironman Provence (france) with me.  If I can drag someone along...I'm in for that one, if not, probably austin 

mrfranks_84 - 2011-01-14 7:01 AM


Full Ironman or half in France?  Either way, sounds like it would be one hell of a trip.  Saving all my money for going to Kona to watch my brother compete again this year.  Otherwise, I might've been able to go.

akrenik - 2011-01-14 9:39 PM Half marathon on Sunday.  Super excited!  Question...is it a bad idea to go out and ride for an hour or so on Saturday?

akrenik - 2011-01-14 9:39 PM Half marathon on Sunday.  Super excited!  Question...is it a bad idea to go out and ride for an hour or so on Saturday?

fowlmood - 2011-01-14 10:44 PM From pool to open water

I will be participating in my 1st Half Ironman in March I live in Colorado and I won't be able to do any open water swim until I get to Florida a few days before the race. How much difference between open water and pool and what should I expect.

So Far my plan is to stay towards the rear and on the far side of the buoy on the turns. Mainly because I am not sure how fast I am compared to others and don't want to get swam over.