Clyde/Athena Tri-N-4- Weight Loss Mentor Group -OPEN AGAIN!! (Page 31)

I don't believe I missed this...

Welcome to the group, Joline!

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Excellent job on the HM Mike.

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Hit the pool for my usual Monday shenanigans... Managed a 100yd warm-up, followed by a 450yd swim (right about 15 mins), and then it happened... The whistle blew. Pool closed for inclement weather. Oh well, starting this week our sitter (Mom) is showing up at 5:30 instead of 7 so I can get an extra swim in the 3 weeks before it counts. I've also noted that the lanes are actually getting full at 6am instead of having 2-3 open... This sucks...

Query: Since I am at my target distance with the swim, what do I need to do now? I am constantly working on form (I have issues rolling enough to get my left arm out of the water), but should I work on increasing speed or distance? Just and FYI: I am looking at the Mighty Mite Tri in July. That'll be a 1/3 mile which 586 1/3yds or 12 laps... I do normally do kick drills (no fins), but not pull drills.

2 weeks, 5 Days

Edited by WebFootFreak 2014-04-28 7:43 AM

Thanks for the welcomes, all! And Mike, congrats on the second half!

I ran a 5k this weekend, and ran the whole thing for only the second time in my life, and the first time in 4 years. Running is definitely my weakest sport, so I was really happy about completing. I ran around a 13 min mile, which is what I have been doing in training as well, but for much shorter distances. I am definitely sore today, but in a good way, if that makes sense?

Get back out there Jiline! Good job!

I ran a 5k yesterday as well!
31:30!
Not my fastest 5k, but it was my fastest 3.35 miles - by my GPS!
Sub 9:30 by gps!
I only say that as my friend who ran also got 3.3 on her GPS as well as a couple others saying it was longer than a 5k!

But everyone ran the same course and I was happy with my race and the results!

Dropped my bike off for a tune up yesterday at the lBILs!
Local brother in laws shop!

Also - drive ring from the flu - so very happy w the time!

Had a little mishap last night. Was walking through the living room and stepped on a wooden letter block. I took a dime-sized chunk of meat out of my heel. Needless to say, I didn't hit the weights last night, and I am not running tonight. I am planning on hitting the pool in the AM, but I'm staying off of it (mostly) and hoping it stays sealed up. Thursday, I'm hoping to resume my training... grrrr

2 weeks, 4 days

WebFootFreak -- oh no! that sounds like it hurts! here's hoping it heals quickly.

I was feeling incredibly lethargic yesterday, but I somehow forced myself to the pool and was able to do my swim -- nothing fancy this time, as there was only one lane open for lap swimming and my brain was focused on not being in anyone else's way! Because of that, I wasn't able to count my laps in my head like I normally do -- does anyone have suggestions for counting laps?

I may have to adjust my training schedule to allow myself a rest day today, as its pouring rain outside and I may not be able to get to the gym due to work constraints.

As far as counting laps... I think the lap # every time my right hand hits the water... I still mess it up tho!

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Thankfully my heel has stayed sealed up pretty good. Hit the pool at the Y this morning (Thanks Mom!) for 100, 50 (got out of time and choked on some water), 500, kick drills 50X2, 600, kick drills 50X2, then hit the gas for a quick 50. My times were pretty good. Since I was in the last lane, I had a clock right in my face when I started my laps. The first 450 took me about 11 mins, and the second took me about 12. My quick lap was timed at :48. Now that I've seemed to have found my pace, I'm sucking wind a little bit when I get done with my long swims (again, no kick flips, just grabbing the wall, turning and taking off again), but I'm not wiped out by any means.

I guess my run tomorrow morning will tell me how well my heal is heeled

I have never posted on a BT Forum, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly. Didn't know whether to reply to the first message from the mentors, or the last most current one...so here goes!

NAME / username: Stef

STORY: My first sprint tri was Sept. 2012, less than 10 months after having my daughter....and I absolutely loved it. Loved training, etc. Got into a sad depression when it was over (didn't know how to train off season or have a goal for the following year) and life/stress happened ever since..

FAMILY STATUS: Barely married, almost 2.5 yr old daughter

CURRENT TRAINING: Working on restarting the BT 20 week runner focused sprint. I was into it a month, and then chose a race yesterday, so by my recalculations, I need to start over May 4th.

2013 RACES/ results - None, wasn't training in 2013 either.

2014 plans and RACES: Wallis Sands Sprint Tri, Sept. 21st

WEIGHTLOSS: For the new year, I was 241. Weighed in today at 205. Lifetime Goal Weight: 139

Welcome Stef and good luck!
Many first timers in this group and a few that just finished their first!

Thanks Clarkey!

Im not sick anymore, but my body is still recovering.
Get tired quickly while working out.

30 minutes of weight - Chest / Tri's.
Felt really good to push some iron again - "The pump is my drug"

Then 2 miels 20 min.
Started off at 11 min miles worked up to sub 9.

I think I am back, hoping to get back on track this week and be in full go get em mode this weekend.

Welcome to the madness Stef!



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I have to admit I'm a bit upset. I have just over 2 weeks to my first tri, and at the moment I am sidelined from the run... For me, the run is the weakest of the 3 disciplines by a wide margin. Got home from work last night, and after being on my feet all day, the bandage on my heel was not clean. Of course, that means that the wound is not sealed up completely. I got up to run this morning, and the bandage I put on last night still wasn't clean. I taped it up real good (being an idiot), and stretched for my run. After stretching my calves, I could feel a little tickle in my heel... Actively bleeding again ... I pulled the plug this morning, and I'm going to not run until this is healed. I may end up walking a good bit of the race... but... DANGIT (much cleaner and about 80 syllables shorter than what I WANT to say at this moment) I am GOING. TO. FINISH.

LOL! I suppose now I am going to HAVE to run another sprint this year...

2 weeks, 2 days.

WFF
Doesn't matter if you run walk or crawl - you will finish!

I would work on building distance and endurance. My experience is that as you add distance and concentrate on your form, your speed will increase as a bonus. OWS distances are more difficult than their pool equivalent. There's no side to grab or push off from.

Congrats on the 5K! The good soreness definitly makes sense! Enjoy the pain!

Nice job Clarkey! Gotta love when the pace gets into single digits!

Ouch! I hope that heals quickly!

I use a lap counter on my finger. It's the only way I can keep track. I just can't do it in my head.

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Welcome to the group Stef! I hope you find this group helpful with tips, motivation and just plain fun!

You WILL finish! You've built up a solid base. Believe it or not, you won't lose that fitness over the next 2 weeks. Keep up your swimming and bike and let the foot heal (just realized the humor in the heel/heal). I'm betting that you're going to be fine and have a great race!

And you know what, run another one for the heck of it. It's amazing how you can get addicted and you'll want to do race after race.

X2 ...whether first or last, we all cross the same finish line!

Well, now that I've filled your inbox with all my "catch up" posts

I've been taking it easy this week. Reverse taper back into training after the HM. It takes this body a few days to recover.

We did hit the TRX class yesterday. It's such a great workout. I'm very bummed because that gym is closing and we won't have our Wed TRX workouts. I purchased a set of TRX straps off Craigslist, so the plan is to hook that up in the basement.

Today was a planned rest day.

Up and out at 5am tomorrow for a swim.

3 weeks to my first sprint of the year and I'm not feeling ready. Albeit, this is not my "A" race and it is a smaller, low key race.

Lifted for 30 min - Back / Bi

Then hit the road - not the dreadmill for a nice run.
Planned a nice easy run. and that's what it was.

4 miles 38 min. Yup fastest longest run EVA!
9:30 miles - Ive recently crushed the 10 min mile and haven't run an over 10 min miles except for warming up in a while!

Im feeling pretty good about it too!
(don't get cocky kid - your still pretty damn slow).

But I felt good, great in fact, the last half mile wasn't much fun!
I'm not sure I could have gone much further.

Anyway - plan for the weekend.
workout tomorrow AM and a long Bike either tomorrow PM or Sunday AM.
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April Totals - a little misleading - doesn't have my sprint in there.
Also I ramped down before and after the race, then was sidelined for a week by the flu!

Swim: 1h 00m - 1200 Yd

Bike: 2h 18m - 38.6 Mi

Run: 5h 09m 42s - 29.95 Mi

Strength: 48m

Hit the pool today. Got there a bit later that normal. The wife got in a bit earlier than usual, so I wanted to give her the opportunity to go... nope.

I got there during the "lunch rush" and I was going to share a lane when my favorite lane cleared out. I did my normal 100yd warmup, then I went for it... I hit 600 and felt good... 700 and going strong... 800 and my arms started tri get heavy... 900 and I got a small surge of energy when I realized I had passed the 1/2mi mark... 1000yds... and I felt AWESOME!!!. Yes, my arms were limp noodles, but it felt so good to hit that mark! I followed it with kick drills 50x2 (why do people use flippers?). I was running out of time (child care), so instead of a gassed 50, I tried for a quick 100 (pushing myself, but still having enough juice for 100yds).

My times (clock)
450yds (11:20)
1000yds (26:00)
Quick 100yds (2:05)

I think after this race, I may suck it up and get a couple-few lessons with a swim coach...

Foot is much better. I can walk on it normally. Methinks I'll wait until Tuesday to try running on it again tho.