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 2014-03-15 10:50 AM in reply to: k9car363 |
Regular  1126    East Wenatchee, Washington |  Subject: RE: Swim QuestionOriginally posted by k9car363 Originally posted by lutzman Hey Scott: I would be interested in your assessment of this "high elbow" catch instruction. It's a short video, about 3 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1KReTEXiBM Steve Ahhh! So you have been exploring TT! I have to give you a bit of background to answer your question. Since I put a link to my catch/pull article up here (I posted it here in the gray guys/girls forum as well as in answer to a question over in TT) Hey Scott--I actually haven't been "exploring TT." Can you enlighten me and I'll check it out. I found the Johnnyo link on slowtwitch. Thanks, Steve |
| 2014-03-15 4:22 PM in reply to: lutzman |
Official BT Coach 18500   Indianapolis, Indiana Gold member | Subject: RE: Swim Question Originally posted by lutzman Hey Scott--I actually haven't been "exploring TT." Can you enlighten me and I'll check it out. I found the Johnnyo link on slowtwitch. Thanks, Steve Steve, He also put a post over in Triathlon Talk, the thread is entitled "The catch, high elbow made simple." |
| 2014-03-16 7:04 AM in reply to: k9car363 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Challenge Update My last 2 weeks update: workouts= 1279 min = 42.63 points wt loss 2.2 Lb = 22 points no gain x 2 weeks = 10 points ------------------------------------------------------ 74.63 points |
| 2014-03-16 7:46 AM in reply to: QueenZipp |
| 238 Farmington, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Swim Question Good morning, everyone. This week was a good training week. I also managed to keep my food choices and portions in check. Numbers for this week: weight -1.6lbs 16pts no gain bonus 5 pts Workout 424 min: 14 pts total: 35 pts Spring conditions are finally starting to appear and the roads are now clear enough for outdoor runs. By next week, most of the shaded run/bike trails should be free of snow as well. I've dusted off my bike and plan to take my first ride today. Hope everyone has a good week. Dave |
| 2014-03-16 11:25 AM in reply to: DJP_19 |
Member 48 Connecticut | Subject: Hello Everyone!! I hope everyone's training is going well. I have a lot of catching up to do with the group. I have popped on every once in a while and was glad to see that everyone is making it through this challenging winter. I am happy to report that after surgery and 7 weeks of Physical Therapy I am back at it (although very, very limited). I can say that I was back in the pool after only 2 weeks but just recently got the ok to start easing back into the running. Stationary biking is up to about 45 min without too much discomfort. I am being realistic about it and not trying to bring things along too fast. As you all know, patience is difficult for all of us participating in mult-sport but I know that I dont need to push too hard and end up with a bigger set back. Anyway, glad to be back and hope I can contribute a little more to the group conversation. HAPPY TRAINING !! Dave |
| 2014-03-16 12:01 PM in reply to: 0 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Hello Everyone!! Reporting for me for 3 weeks is a lot like one week for Judi 1325 hours training = 44 2 pounds lost = 20 points 5 x 3 for no weight gain = 15 total = 79 Edited by ceilidh 2014-03-16 12:01 PM |
| 2014-03-16 1:33 PM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 972 Falls Church | Subject: RE: Hello Everyone!! I have a good week of training.Weight = 2 lbs lost = 20 pointsNo weight gain = 5 points808 training minutes = 27 pointsTotal = 52 pointsI ran a trail race today. A friend and I decided to to it at the last minute. Two of her teenage daughters and my 22 year-old did it too. There was the option for 5 or 10 miles. All but one of us opted for the 5 miler (which turned out to be 6). Very tough last mile for me. I can't remember the last time I ran 5 miles. Still managed to get a nice 3rd place age group pint glass. I am stiff and sore from my group ride yesterday and from working on my T-shirt quilt. After the ride I worked pretty much non-stop on it. Who know that such work would leave me almost not able to get out of bed this morning! I hope to make some more progress later today.Hope everyone had a nice weekend.Welcome back Dave! I am the one in blue. Edited by hoffsquared 2014-03-16 1:34 PM (BB 03_16_14.JPG) Attachments ---------------- BB 03_16_14.JPG (1806KB - 3 downloads) |
| 2014-03-16 3:25 PM in reply to: hoffsquared |
| 36 Dublin, Ohio | Subject: RE: Hello Everyone!! Melanie, congrats on your race! Love the pic! Glad to hear you're back and on the mend Dave! |
| 2014-03-16 5:50 PM in reply to: wsummerhill |
Regular 186 | Subject: RE: Hello Everyone!! 20 points this week. enjoying getting back on the bike outside. will be OWS season before we know it ! |
| 2014-03-16 5:59 PM in reply to: QueenZipp |
Regular 99 Newport News | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Two pound loss this week 20 + 5 (no gain) =25 Workout 843 minutes = 28 Total = 53 points Spent 8 hours with TNT cheer group at Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. First Triathlon is 3 weeks away, finally got in son good biking and running this week. |
| 2014-03-16 9:30 PM in reply to: tkatzhyman |
Expert 1384 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Well, I've enjoyed my time near the front of the pack (though well behind Zippy), but as is my style, endurance is a challenge. I'm now in the midst of a difficult stretch at work, and given the fact that it is snowing AGAIN, it has upped the challenge even more. Will do what I can and I accept that, but expect I will be sliding back in both training time and probably gain a pound or two as well over the next couple of weeks. Anyway, enough whining... here are the numbers for this week - better than I expected going into the week, so I'll take that! No change in weight (despite much good TexMex in Dallas) = 0 + 5 pt. bonus = 5 Training = 330 min = 11 points Total = 16 points Doesn't look like I'll have any time for training again until Friday (maybe Thurs pm, fingers crosses). On other news... look HOOS a #1 seed in the NCAAs - ah, my beloved Cavaliers :-) So, I will enjoy that positive (and unlikely) turn of events and ride that into the new week. Glad to hear your news Dave! Great job Melanie!! Have a good week everyone! Stu |
 2014-03-17 7:18 AM in reply to: juneapple |
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| 2014-03-17 2:04 PM in reply to: Dogpaddle |
| Regular 1126 East Wenatchee, Washington | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Tough travel week to/from the west coast to the east coast and back over three long days. Messed me up big time. No change on weight, hanging at 162.5 = 5 points Training 240 minutes = 8 points TOTAL 13 |
| 2014-03-17 2:42 PM in reply to: lutzman |
| Official BT Coach 18500 Indianapolis, Indiana Gold member | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Last week was a good news/bad news week. Had three clients develop major issues, within a couple hours of each other. That wasn't so unusual, except they were in Missouri, Indiana, and Texas. That was a problem. I discovered it is rather difficult to complete a workout at 35,000 feet. Missed several workouts and time was WAY down. The flip side was I generally don't eat much when I travel so I essentially went on the Survivor diet and lost some weight. Weight loss - 2.4 pounds - 24 points No Gain - 5 points Workout 217 minutes - 7.2 points Total - 36.2 points |
| 2014-03-17 2:43 PM in reply to: lutzman |
| Official BT Coach 18500 Indianapolis, Indiana Gold member | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Originally posted by lutzman Tough travel week to/from the west coast to the east coast and back over three long days. Messed me up big time. I feel your pain! |
| 2014-03-17 7:39 PM in reply to: 0 |
| New user 431 Hingham, MA | Subject: RE: Challenge Update 5 pts no weight gain, 280 workout minutes = 9.33 Edited by JREDFLY 2014-03-17 7:42 PM (GGG 3-17-2014.jpg) Attachments ---------------- GGG 3-17-2014.jpg (123KB - 4 downloads) |
| 2014-03-17 8:51 PM in reply to: k9car363 |
| Regular 1126 East Wenatchee, Washington | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Originally posted by k9car363 Last week was a good news/bad news week. Had three clients develop major issues, within a couple hours of each other. That wasn't so unusual, except they were in Missouri, Indiana, and Texas. That was a problem. I discovered it is rather difficult to complete a workout at 35,000 feet. Missed several workouts and time was WAY down. The flip side was I generally don't eat much when I travel so I essentially went on the Survivor diet and lost some weight. Weight loss - 2.4 pounds - 24 points No Gain - 5 points Workout 217 minutes - 7.2 points Total - 36.2 points Man, I know that feeling. The time zone changes just wiped me out....I pretty much lost three full days of training just to recover. Good for you....you did better than me! |
| 2014-03-18 6:37 AM in reply to: JREDFLY |
| Official BT Coach 18500 Indianapolis, Indiana Gold member | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Thank you James for continuing to keep track of the challenge updates. |
| 2014-03-18 2:00 PM in reply to: k9car363 |
| Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: Challenge Update I know I'm late posting this but I was home sick yesterday and didn't do much of anything. Here's my numbers for the week: up 2 lbs = -20 (boo!) Can it just get added to next week (or subtracted I guess I should say |
)?| 2014-03-18 4:23 PM in reply to: soccermom15 |
| Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Challenge Update Thanks everyone for all the PM's and inspires asking about Mom. She is rapidly failing. From the latest emails received from my brother & nephew she is anticipated to pass in the next week. |
| 2014-03-19 7:37 AM in reply to: QueenZipp |
| Expert 972 Falls Church | Subject: RE: Challenge Update I am certainly feeling creaky this week. Been very stiff every morning and getting moving and out of bed a struggle. Had a monster training week last week and very active weekend. It's Wednesday and I am still recovering from Sat/Sunday activities. My middle back is especially tight...twinges all the time. Been rolling a soft ball on it while I sit and try to do work. |
| 2014-03-19 8:19 AM in reply to: 0 |
| New user 431 Hingham, MA | Subject: RE: Swim Question Originally posted by k9car363 Originally posted by JREDFLY Hi Scott - This mornig I felt like my stroke was going too deep when taking a breath. When I would breath to the left my right hand goes too deep and vice versa when breathing to my right. I told my coach this and he said I was probably taking too big of breaths and to shorten it a little and take less head turn keeping more of my face in the wateer. It appeared to work with the few laps I had left , my arms didn't feel as if they were working as hard (which I think is a good thing).. My cadence was going a little high so I tried to slow it down a little to make sure I was reaching and brushing my hip. .Any thoughts, do you think my coach was on the right track? BTW I like the new kick drill, I need all the help I can get.  Hmmm. Without seeing you in the water, my first inclination is that you may be lifting your head a bit as you breath. You can easily see what happens by getting into the "swimmer's position" and putting your arms and head into the position you would be in as you breath. Now, raise your head and watch what happens to your forward hand - it drops several inches. I would suggest a couple things. First, make sure you are exhaling while you are swimming. A good thing to remember is, "If you aren't inhaling, you are exhaling." That way, when you breath, you are only breathing in, which makes it faster. Second, you should only be turning your head, not raising your head and your head should essentially follow your shoulder rotation. As you turn your head to breath, tuck your chin just a little bit. Your forward momentum through the water creates a 'bow wave' in front of you. That wave creates a trough, or stated another way, a low spot, that extends down both sides of your head. By tucking your chin as you turn your head, you are breathing from that trough area. Just out of curiosity, what happens if you go 5-6 strokes without breathing (other than turning blue)? Do you have the 'dropping your hand' feel? When I do the 5 strokes on one breath I don't feel the drop. I think the exhaling really helped this moring in the pool. THANKS!!! It seems like when I concentrate on one thing I lose the other 5 things that I should be thinking about for a good stroke (Reach for the wall, point toes, good rotation, brush thigh with hand, exhale, relax neck, don't turn head too much, kick, don't reach too deep, etc.). I am sure the rest of my stroke sucked today but at least with concentrating on my breathing I didn't feel as spent. I am up to to eight consecutive lenghts (25 meters) without stopping with one minute rest between repeats and I am adding 2 lenghts per week. I just have to remember this takes time, it is not going to happen overnight. I just have to put more time in the pool and I have been hitting it pretty good three time per week so I am pretty happy about that and will keep it going. Thanks again Scott for the tip!!! Edited by JREDFLY 2014-03-19 8:21 AM |
| 2014-03-19 10:14 AM in reply to: JREDFLY |
| Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Swim Question
I hear you on this. and on my running form as well, I concentrate on one thing and lose all the other things I should be focusing on. Hence drills, I suppose. |
| 2014-03-19 1:46 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
| Expert 972 Falls Church | Subject: RE: Swim Question "Congratulations. The MCM Lottery has been conducted and you have reason to celebrate as one of the officially registered participants in the 39th Marine Corps Marathon to be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Arlington, VA. Please keep the confirmation number included in this message as verification of your status. " Gulp...Haven't done one in three years. |
| 2014-03-19 7:34 PM in reply to: hoffsquared |
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