Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 31)

sometimes, sleep is the best thing we can give our bodies, it's up to us to recognize the difference between the need to sleep and just being a lazy bum.

Thanks !  I plan on it ! Two of my kids will be doing their first junior tri as well ...1mile run, 1mile bike and 50m swim =)

Thank you sir !

With my first spring tri (reverse) slowly approaching, what kind of brick pace and distance should I be doing during these last 2 weeks ? I already have been doing semi-bricks during the weekdays  where I would either do a short 30 min run or ride after my swim session or a 30min run after a 30-45min ride session.

I plan to do a brick or 2 during this upcoming long weekend so was wondering if I should do a longer ride followed by a longer run as well as an exact race distance (15mile ride, 3 mile run) one? How would you taper the last week ? I did not really follow a structured tri sprint program the past few months as I wanted to swim as much as I can and was also preparing for my recent century and halves.

I am not overly concerned with the swim portion in this "beginner tri" is 200m and in the pool. The tri is held at a training base so run/bike routes will be nice and flat....appropriately called "Race on the Base"=)

Thanks.

Good Morning all.

I'm feeling proud of myself this morning!   3 workouts in a row, and 4 mile run NO WALKING!   I'm sure that something will happen tomorrow now that will screw up my record.

Good luck to Judi who is racing this weekend!  

Tri2Smile:  My very first triathlon was a reverse as well.   I'm not sure what your distances are in training, but sounds like from your description you're well trained.   With the Century behind you, you've got a solid base, so you should do well.   I'd push the run and bike a bit during the race.  You'll get the most time there, and with only 200 yards in the pool, you shouldn't negatively impact your total time much if you're pretty well spent at the end.

I did have a problem on my first race with some cramping in the calves toward the end of the bike, but it passed quickly, and I was rarely riding beyond 15 miles a ride at that time, so I attribute that to lack of training.  With long bikes under your belt, you shouldn't have a problem there.  And since it's a flat course your should kick tail.   My first had a killer hill that you had to ride up twice.   So killer that many had to walk up it.   UGH!

Good luck though... You'll do great

Slow start around here, and I'm not just talking about my run! All jokes aside, I did get in my long run for the week, 3.29mi. I'm happy with the distance. I need to get out and find a new route. My current route is getting boring and one of the houses has recently obtained a very large, very aggressive dog. I love dogs, but thlis one scares the bajesus out of me everytime I shuffle past. They seem to have one of those electric fences, but I don't trust it!

Keep up the good work everyone and good luck to all who are racing this weekend!

What you do in the last 10 days will not have a material effect on fitness.  I tend to focus on short brick sessions with an emphasis on working transitions.   I've sometimes had double bricks thrown at me at a "as fast I can go the distance" pace.  The Bike/Run/Bike/Run are hard, but powerful.

Thankfully no hills on this one  =), Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement !

What kind of bike/run distance or times would you recommend for the double bricks ? My sprint tri is 15mile bike, 3mile run and 200m pool swim. Thanks !

I'm totally flying by the seat of my pants with this recommendation, but something like a 5m bike/10' runx2.  It's really all about getting to an all out effort you can sustain and a quick transition in between so your HR doesn't come down too far.  Let me know if you do it and how it goes.  They're fun, but HARD!

I think it's really great that he is getting involved in your sport.  I would love it if Paul showed interest in triathlon or any sport for that matter!  I'm married to a guy who is married to work.  Good luck with the Master's class.  

Funny how they come around and then get in the way   Making training plans for you and all....

Those SOUND HARD -- and PAINFUL!  May have to try one! 

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

I celebrated with a 2400 yard swim this morning.  4 workouts in a row!  YES!

There will still be the traditional Valentines celebrations at our house but it was good to hit the pool this morning.

i hate valentines day.  I know, mr grumpy.  We actually have a parent night with one of our kids teachers at school tonight, so we'll take advantage of the babysitter to have a nice dinner out afterwards.  

good swim this morning (did a 100yd in 1:40!!), heading out for a run in about an hour.  I'm going to do 30 minutes at a 4:1 run:walk ratio today.

That's the point!  Racing is hard work, so simulate it.  You can totally cut down the distance/time if you think it's too much to start with.   I wasn't sure what to give you given your race distance.  I am typically doing these for HIMs or IM and they are longer, but more appropriate for the race distance.  Give it a whirl!

Good luck to all of those racing this weekend.  Work hard right up to that finish line!  No regrets.

Happy Valentine's day everyone! We're celebrating by seeing the new Die Hard movie. Who says romance is dead?