kenj - motivated triathletes in training - CLOSED (Page 35)

Running is a great stress buster!

Yes that is what I was refering too.  it makes it a little easier as you dont have to do the math.  But, like I said, I never remember to do it.

I would think for your first test, you will get a pretty good starting point by doing the 1 X 20 minute test. 

I agree, one of the benefits of having a coach is that he/she deals with the numbers and you can just focus on doing the workouts. 

I'm no expert but I never worried about "speed" on a trainer.  It seemed no matter how fast I went I stayed in the same place    I think what is more important is Real Perceived Exertion or HR or watts. (Wouldn't tire pressure change the speed reading pretty much?)

The Vision Quest/Robbie Ventura video on Speed has a good starting point for people with a trainer and nothing else.  They have you shift up over 15 mins to a place where are working hard but can hold it a while at around 90 rpm.   Then they tell you to look at your rings.  Which ones are you in.   Use that as your functional threshold setting.  About a 7 on your RPE scale.  Hard but something you can hold about 20 mins.  If you have a HR, note the pulse rate. Above that is your VO2 max workouts, for hard short bursts.  Below is your tempo and endurance levels for longer workouts. 

Watt meters take out the guess work but they are pricey.   HR meters or RPE and a clock with a second hand can suffice very well.  It's all relative.  Am I getting stronger over time?  Doing tests every once in a while to by doing the same workout over 20 mins for FTP or 4 ins for VO2 will tell the tale. 

Love the bike.

Had a really fun new SE bike workout yesterday where you hold 55 rpm for several minutes and then crank up to 90 room with high resistance for 20 secs 5 times, then high cadence to 120 rpm for 10 mins. and then 5 more SE mashers.  

Swam yesterday.  I figured out that I was not flexible enough before kettlebells to bring my hands close to my head and reach on the stroke.  Now I am so that is making the core swing from side to side much more fluid, not forced or artificial. Funny how things come together like that.

More strength training and an hour run tonight. 

Have a great day.

Had a really fun new SE bike workout yesterday where you hold 55 rpm for several minutes and then crank up to 90 rpm with high resistance for 20 secs 5 times, then high cadence to 120 rpm for 10 mins. and then 5 more SE mashers. 

Swam yesterday.  I figured out that I was not flexible enough before kettlebells to bring my hands close to my head and reach on the stroke.  Now I am so that is making the core swing from side to side much more fluid, not forced or artificial. Funny how things come together like that.

More strength training and an hour run tonight. 

Have a great day.

I want to brag on my wife a little.

She ran 3 miles last night without stopping.  This is 8 weeks after having a baby.  She couldn't run at all during the pregnancy and was on bed rest the final 7 weeks.  Also, she could barely walk towards the end because of sciatic nerve pain.  So basically, after not being able to run for almost a year - she's back at it and did 3 miles at only about 1 min/mile slower than her old times.

I'm pretty proud.

Congratulations are well deserved!!

Got off work a little early today.  Whoo Hoo

Went to gym & did a short brick.

Decided to do the run at a a tempo pace & see how my cardio & hamstring responded.  Did very well & held my goal pace.  Sorta proud about that, seeing how much of a slob I have been.

Doesn't take much to enlighten the day sometimes!!

That's great news, Richard -- way to go!

I bet she is happy about it too!  give her my congratulations!

yeah Richard!!!!

Thats really great!

Anyone know how to resolve dry mouth/throat while running?   It's very dry in Vegas, and therefore, pretty dry in gyms and outside.

The last couple times I started to notice that I'm getting a lot of dry mouth/dry throat. It doesn't feel like I'm thirsty, but I drink water to try to resolve the dryness.  It turns out that it's a bit of a bad idea because the water causes side stitches, and there really isn't any reason why I should be drinking a lot of water if I'm doing short runs. 

Any idea?

I don't have a solution for you but is there any chance you are keeping your mouth open a bit while running?  I have a terrible habit of doing that and I have the same issues.

X2!

Great Job!

Can I add my name to the list?

I don't know if I have ever slept through the night    I do find that ear plugs help somewhat.  I envy people who can fall asleep in minutes.

I really have enjoyed riding on the computrainer as well. It is a real motivator for me and makes me work! Having a group to ride with and some friendly competition helps.  I don't understand all the power stuff but am trying to learn a bit here and there. To be honest I don't have a huge interest in it. Probably a good thing for my wallet   I think if I understood it more and had a coach to guide me it would be different. Right now I keep debating on the purchase of a treadmill. Jury is still out on that. If I wait long enough, it will be nice out and I won't need to make any decision  

For the past month or two I have been trying the "run more often" method to see if that would help my running and I have to say that I think it is helping. I see some progress and I appreciate any little bit that I can achieve. For the first time in a long time (maybe ever) I am encouraged about my running. A good feeling.

I have NO problems falling asleep, it's staying asleep is the issue. Luckily, my insomnia wasn't as severe as it was a few years ago before I got my Cochlear Implant surgery (It cured my 24/7 Migraines and Tinnitus...OY VEY..that was AWFUL!), but I still get them at least once or twice a week. I just deal.

LUCKILY - I'm deaf...so I don't have any issues hearing anything at night. :-P

I am in this group too. I am switching right now from the night shift (16 years) to the day shift and I cannot sleep! I am really smoked. I hope its just adjustment. I also blew out my ear drum diving and I am deaf too....sucks.

Awesome!  Congrats to your wife!

Another convert!  Yay! 

Great to hear about the improvements Kathleen!

Living in the land of high humidity I have not experienced this much.  Sip less? 

Good morning all!

Sadly back him in NY, althought the weather isn't bad for January.  It seems like I have spent most of this month traveling so it will be good to spend some time here.