Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 31)

Blanda-another thing comes to mind looking at the tree picture. Do they only sell white bikes in Guam or is that the only color bike that will grow on trees?

Well, now I can enjoy my snow/ice day. 10 min TT done. Last one was Oct. 22, 2013 and power was 310. Today was AP322/NP323. Pleased with the result and mainly the fact that it is over. Paced it much better. Tried to break it up into thirds. First third 305-310; Second third 318-325 and last third whatever was left. I suspect much of the increase is due to the cycling focus over the last month. In October I was running a good bit and not cycling as much. I don't get too worked up about what my FTP is because frankly I can't imagine riding fo an hour at what my FTP is calculated as. Power is a good metric for putting together intervals on the bike and helpful for pacing in races.

Wife and I had a big homecooked breakfast after my workout. Now a lazy day of movie watching and relaxing. Roads still very icy as temps have not risen this morning.

May not see this again in my lifetime in South Alabama. House photos 1/29/2014

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Yep...me too.  I think I can kick backwards.  I've been focusing a bit on getting at least a little better at it so that my kick actually helps rather than hinders.  My approach is the same at swimming...form is terrible, just swim like hell to keep up in Masters. 

I struggle with kicking too. Last year, I bought a pair of Zoomer fins, and they've been helpful -- particularly with improving my form. Some coaches will encourage weaker kickers to use them during kick sets. At the least, they will help you keep up with other swimmers... Also, there's been an ongoing debate as to how much effort triathletes should put into kicking.

Hi everyone! 

First off...wow...no words.  Thank you so much for the encouragement and ideas!  I've got a great workout buddy who kept me from drowning my sorrows that first night in banana splits and wine.  (no really...).  We swam 1.5, then talked in the hot tub and devised a plan to do one of the cooler local races as a team.  I'll swim, she'll bike, and her daughter will run.  She has a camper, so we'll head up and make a weekend of it.  I'm completely stoked again. 

I found out that I can transfer the Calgary registration to a team too, so if I can find a runner, I can still do that too. 

I didn't know about the whole aquabike thing...I will definitely look for some of those!  We have a great long crossing swim here in CdA and we have a Fondo bike ride in the fall that I can shoot for.  You are all right...just b/c I can't run does not mean I have to give up and get fat! 

Loved the comment that this is a "lateral" adjustment and not a "negative" one.  Perfect!

I too, have no issues generally disregarding the doctor's orders...but...the first doc told me "no more" in 2004.  This is 10 years later and the second doc said "if you do this race, assuming you make it to the race, you will cripple yourself permanently to the point where you will not be able to stand and cheer at your son's football games next year."  Well, Dr. Bastard won with that little zinger.  I'm out.

But, I called and asked if I could walk the run portions and he said yes!  (Dr. Notacompleteasshole).  So, I don't think I can make the cutoffs walking on a half or full, but I see no reason why I can't do it for the sprints and olympics.  So, I'M BACK!  Woohoo!!!!

Blanda - I don't know where those pictures were, but they were gorgeous and i want to come and play!  I especially liked the bike rack!

Lastly - kicking...I too stunk at kicking.  My swim coach (Coach Hotshotniceman) basically said, "don't do it" and just use the kick for balance.  The real propulsion comes from the last half of the arm pull...it is all triceps.  It worked, and it saved my legs for the other events.  I've no idea if he told me that b/c he thought making me a better kicker was a hopeless proposition, or if that is really how it goes...but it worked for me! 

Hope you all have a great week!  I'll be biking and WALKING tonight! Maybe, without the run issue, I can add yoga back into the mix.  Have to admit, that will be nice...

Good thoughts from Chris, so I won't repeat everything he said, but we all struggle with putting together a workout routine that provides us the results we want while still fitting it in to our lives and keeping our bodies from falling apart.   However, I don't there this needs to be a one-zero approach...maybe look at your schedule every Sunday night and fit your training schedule in where you have the time.  If it's a brick...fine.  If you have time at 5:30 a.m. and an open lunch, do a split workout.  If your day is a mess, maybe cut the time down or call it a day off.  Like Chris said, your goals are important...someone training to KQ is going to need to adhere to a training plan and schedule more so than someone who trains for general fitness, and then there is a huge variance in between.

Four days off in a week sounds like a lot to me, and I see some risk in concentrating your weekly training into just three days a week.  However, if your schedule is such that this is the only option, then by all means give it a whirl.

Scheduling training. I think it takes awhile to find a rhythm of what works for you. The first thing is prioritizing things. Where does training fall on the scale....behind family, work and school? That is fine. Try to put together a schedule that works for you with the understanding that there are times when workouts will be missed. If getting training in is important it may mean getting up earlier or watching your favorite show while riding the trainer. Having a bike trainer definitely adds to the flexibility of getting workouts done. No worries about weather, darkness or other saftey issues. You are just starting out so don't put too much pressure on yourself. But, don't overlook those 30-45 minute periods where you might be able to fit in a short workout.  I agree with the others that 4-6 shorter workouts would be better than 3 longer brick type workouts but with that said sometimes its easier to do a bike workout followed by a short run. Less "before and after" time with the combination of workouts. Looking back it seems I'm really not providing you much help. Do what works for you is the bottom line.

There are lots of folks in this group and BT  that are obsessive about getting their workouts done......me included but that does not mean you have to be that way. Do what you enjoy. If the schedule you put together for your workouts doesn't work you will not stick with it. Be realistic about your time and priorities and plan accordingly.

I also train 2X a day, 7 days a week.  Days off really screw up my system. I'm healthier and happier with a balanced training schedule. My husband, adult children and co-workers are also happier when I workout every day. 

Workouts are like brushing my teeth; I don’t think about them, I just do them. The decision has already been made.” ~ Patti Sue Plumer, U.S. Olympian

Bryan- How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

Well it's 59 here right now. Quite the change from the ice storm conditions earlier this week. Now it's going to feel hot when I go out on my run this morning.

Hi All

Got back from our warm weather quick vacation yesterday and am trying to catch up on all that has been going on in this group!  You guys have been busy!