kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 37)

Originally posted by skitri Very long, very hot training weekend. Heat index was 95 yesterday and 99 today...ugh!! Got 105 miles in on the bike ...felt really good except I need to adjust my aero bars...I think I need to come up just a bit - lots of strain in my shoulders. Had to jump on the bike path for parts of it, just to get some relief from the sun. Question for the group...to sock or no sock on the bike?? I usually don't wear socks and never had an issue but found I was developing blisters on both big toes during yesterdays ride. Up at 4:30 to take my hubby to the airport and then off on a 15 mile run...could not believe how soaked I was just 5 miles in...stopped at Dunkin Donuts for water and cup of ice that promptly went into my jog bra...sadly it was all melted after only a mile. But it's all done and tomorrow is rest! So during my long session I had some questions for those who have done an IM... I get that I pack everything in separate bags for each transition, but when I come into T1 where do I put my wetsuit, goggles, etc...into another bag?? When do you collect your transition bags and bike? Right at the finish or next morning??

Originally posted by rquinn23

Just catching up with everyone's posts, sounds like everyone is doing well, or at least fighting through the challenges to come out on top at the other end! Re: the sock question, I have decided to go without socks for the bike portion of the IM, but put them on for the run. I don't wear them for HIM, but I am a little nervous about blisters from the chafing that is sure to happen when my feet are soaked in the marathon. I use Body Glide on my feet and aquaphor and powder in my shoes to help with chafing. Did my long bike this weekend with no socks and just Body Glide on the feet and had no problems at all.

Great question about the transition and special needs bags. I just found out that you can have someone else get your bike and transition bags for you, which will be a great help so I don't have to worry about it after finishing.

I have had mixed training success over the past few days. A week ago, I did a training ride in the "hills" and though I did well, I was frustrated because I felt really slow. Wednesday I had my short brick day, a 45 minute bike and 30 minute run, and I was so slow on the bike--I attributed that to having gone to the gym the day before and being really sore. Then Thursday morning, my husband and I joined a group for a ride, and tried to go with the faster group. Within 2 miles we were having trouble keeping up, so we dropped off. After about 10 miles my husband asked me if my bike felt weird, and I said YES! It feels so slow! Well, he had bought some cheap tires on sale at Nashbar and had put them on our bikes the weekend before. What a difference cheap tires make, I had no idea! I thought I was just having a terrible week of cycling, I was questioning my fitness and everything. So those tires came off, Vittoria Corso Evos went on, and voila! On Saturday I had an awesome 102 mile ride! So, for the record, do NOT buy the Cirrus tires by Hutchinson from Nashbar. Horrible.

Anyway, that 102 was with a group but I hung off the back for almost the whole ride, trying to avoid drafting as much as possible. It was my farthest ride on my tri bike, and I was happy that my shoulders/neck didn't start hurting from the aero position until mile 90. Unfortunately, I missed my swim and run on Friday because of a colossal headache, and I missed my long run and short bike yesterday because of an upset stomach. I did get my swim in this morning, even though my stomach is still protesting, but it was fine during the swim.

So I have three questions:

1. Since I missed my long run yesterday, and missed an 8 miler Friday, should I try to make it up tomorrow? I have a 75 minute run with some zone 4 work planned for tomorrow morning. Should I make it a 2 hour run instead? And if so, should I throw in some zone 4 work?

2. With MDot IM races, I have heard a couple of things about what happens "the morning after," such as getting finishers items (what items?), picking up special needs bags, etc. I will have to get on the road to head home fairly early the day after the race, so what is it that I should expect to have to do that morning?

3. Has anyone used the Body Glide gel/lotion that turns into a powder when applied? I've only used the deodorant style stick. Any reviews on the other stuff?

Thanks all, and happy Monday!

Oh, and here's my latest blog post: http://beakersironmanjourney.blogspot.com/2013/07/getting-down-to-b...

Originally posted by skitri



Question for the group...to sock or no sock on the bike?? I usually don't wear socks and never had an issue but found I was developing blisters on both big toes during yesterdays ride.

Originally posted by RunningJoke

I am back to thinking about signing up for a HIM again. Looking at the 70.3 in Austin October 27th. It's a 12 hour drive from here, but if my friend signs up we could drive together, and train together. Anybody done it? It would be our first HIM, so I would be looking to complete it while enjoying the experience, as opposed to racing it. Going round and round trying to make up my mind!

Jaime

Originally posted by skitri

Question for the group...to sock or no sock on the bike?? I usually don't wear socks and never had an issue but found I was developing blisters on both big toes during yesterdays ride.

Originally posted by ramiedd



I always wear socks on the bike. I have gone without socks from time to time, but only on short rides. I will say that I wear road cycling shoes and don't know if there is a difference with Triathlon specific shoes when it comes to lining inside the shoe.

Originally posted by rquinn23 Just catching up with everyone's posts, sounds like everyone is doing well, or at least fighting through the challenges to come out on top at the other end! Re: the sock question, I have decided to go without socks for the bike portion of the IM, but put them on for the run. I don't wear them for HIM, but I am a little nervous about blisters from the chafing that is sure to happen when my feet are soaked in the marathon. I use Body Glide on my feet and aquaphor and powder in my shoes to help with chafing. Did my long bike this weekend with no socks and just Body Glide on the feet and had no problems at all. Great question about the transition and special needs bags. I just found out that you can have someone else get your bike and transition bags for you, which will be a great help so I don't have to worry about it after finishing. I have had mixed training success over the past few days. A week ago, I did a training ride in the "hills" and though I did well, I was frustrated because I felt really slow. Wednesday I had my short brick day, a 45 minute bike and 30 minute run, and I was so slow on the bike--I attributed that to having gone to the gym the day before and being really sore. Then Thursday morning, my husband and I joined a group for a ride, and tried to go with the faster group. Within 2 miles we were having trouble keeping up, so we dropped off. After about 10 miles my husband asked me if my bike felt weird, and I said YES! It feels so slow! Well, he had bought some cheap tires on sale at Nashbar and had put them on our bikes the weekend before. What a difference cheap tires make, I had no idea! I thought I was just having a terrible week of cycling, I was questioning my fitness and everything. So those tires came off, Vittoria Corso Evos went on, and voila! On Saturday I had an awesome 102 mile ride! So, for the record, do NOT buy the Cirrus tires by Hutchinson from Nashbar. Horrible. Anyway, that 102 was with a group but I hung off the back for almost the whole ride, trying to avoid drafting as much as possible. It was my farthest ride on my tri bike, and I was happy that my shoulders/neck didn't start hurting from the aero position until mile 90. Unfortunately, I missed my swim and run on Friday because of a colossal headache, and I missed my long run and short bike yesterday because of an upset stomach. I did get my swim in this morning, even though my stomach is still protesting, but it was fine during the swim. So I have three questions: 1. Since I missed my long run yesterday, and missed an 8 miler Friday, should I try to make it up tomorrow? I have a 75 minute run with some zone 4 work planned for tomorrow morning. Should I make it a 2 hour run instead? And if so, should I throw in some zone 4 work? 2. With MDot IM races, I have heard a couple of things about what happens "the morning after," such as getting finishers items (what items?), picking up special needs bags, etc. I will have to get on the road to head home fairly early the day after the race, so what is it that I should expect to have to do that morning? 3. Has anyone used the Body Glide gel/lotion that turns into a powder when applied? I've only used the deodorant style stick. Any reviews on the other stuff? Thanks all, and happy Monday! Oh, and here's my latest blog post: http://beakersironmanjourney.blogspot.com/2013/07/getting-down-to-b...

Originally posted by kenj

Great training this weekend!!

I don't wear socks on the bike, but I know many that do for that distance.  A lot of it is the shoes, some are designed (usually tri specific) for using without socks.

You put your wetsuit in the same bag that you take your bike stuff out of for T1.  Same thing in T2, run stuff out and bike stuff into that bag.  You can collect your bike and bags after the race (or have someone collect them for you).  You need to come back the next day to collect your special needs bags.  I also think you can wait till the next day to get your bike and transition bags if you need to. 

Originally posted by Omahabritt Becky-I'm slowly coming around to the "if you miss a workout, don't try & make it up", but I'd still try & do 2 hrs if you can, since its not much longer & is more LR territory. It's hard when you miss a long run. I missed an hr run on Friday, & thought I would make it up today since I only had a swim scheduled, but after 2 HOT & humid runs this weekend (1.5hrs & 2.5hrs), my legs weren't happy. I just did 2 miles & then some weight training since I was at the gym & the pool wasn't open yet (weight training my arms right before swimming wasn't the smartest move). I haven't tried the power body glide, but really like "tri slide", it's a spray, so a lot easier to apply to my feet (& ankles & neck for my wetsuit). After a week of picture-perfect weather, it turned hot & humid this weekend. It was awful on my runs. The heat really affected me on Sat, so I was determined to make Sun better. I focused on a 4/1 run/walk strategy, which is more than normal. I'm trying to figure out what will work for IM that will keep me moving throughout the entire marathon. Other than having some GI issues the last 45min, it worked well. I felt like I could keep going & felt good after despite the heat & not having run that long since Kansas. Kathleen, yes I'll be in WI this weekend! It will be good to see you again. I'm a bit terrified of the hills, & I'm sure afterwards I'll be worried about what exactly I've gotten myself into. Regardless, I am looking forward to it for precisely that reason. I really need to see what exactly I've gotten myself into!! Oh, I always wear socks, even with my tri shoes. I do wear thinner socks than the ones I run in though.

Originally posted by skitri I do have Tri shoes and it's the first time it's ever happened...it was the first 100+ ride for me and hot and sweaty would be an understatement for the weather on Saturday. I may just try some moleskin since I'm planning on using that on the run -- someone turned me on to it last year and it works great and stays in place without rubbing. I really don't like biking in socks - I've always gone sock less in HIM. Another wonderful week here in the Northeast...mother nature is being one cruel B&*TCH this year!! There's a 2 mile swim race this Saturday and I'd like to do it. I'm swam there before, but I 'm a little hesitant about the water quality with the humidity and rain-- It's Lake Terramuggus and people refer to it as Terramuggus Fungus!

Originally posted by CyborgQueen

I'm not sure if I'll be heading outside this week or next. The fires at Mt. Charleston has the smoke blowing towards my house. Its so horrible!!! The winds are bringing the smoke towards the valley instead of the other way. Some of my friends live closer to Mt. Charleston and they're saying the air quality is poor and getting ashes in their yards. I was outside for a short time yesterday, and now I have a bit of a bad headache. No idea if its from the smoke...but I'm not gonna risk myself breathing in this stuff....trainer love this week and perhaps next week as well. Its just so surreal and sad. Stay safe and healthy! I will be volunteering at the tri club race (didn't pay my fees, so no races for me) on Saturday far away from the fires.

Originally posted by ramiedd

Hope everyone is doing well.

The last two months seem to be a wash for me. I have gotten my workouts in, but intensity has not been there and motivation has been lacking. Yesterday, I put a change to all that. I started a fund raising campaign in conjunction with my race. My 3 year old niece was diagnosed with type1 diabetes in March of this year and I felt that I can use her daily struggles as motivation while raising some money for research.

Below is the face book page I started. If you are on facebook, like the page. My hope is to provide some education about Juvenile Diabetes while I share with friends and others my training struggles. I am also hoping that I can inspire some people to start exercising.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/1406-Mile-challenge-for-Juvenile-Diab...

Originally posted by trei A little off the "training" topic, but I've been thinking about an Ironman tattoo (provided I finish of course). Do any of you Ironman veterans have the Mdot tattoo? or are any of you doing one for the first time thinking of getting one? If so, where to put it?

Originally posted by CyborgQueenI'm not sure if I'll be heading outside this week or next. The fires at Mt. Charleston has the smoke blowing towards my house. Its so horrible!!! The winds are bringing the smoke towards the valley instead of the other way. Some of my friends live closer to Mt. Charleston and they're saying the air quality is poor and getting ashes in their yards. I was outside for a short time yesterday, and now I have a bit of a bad headache. No idea if its from the smoke...but I'm not gonna risk myself breathing in this stuff....trainer love this week and perhaps next week as well. Its just so surreal and sad. Stay safe and healthy! I will be volunteering at the tri club race (didn't pay my fees, so no races for me) on Saturday far away from the fires.

Originally posted by ramieddHope everyone is doing well. The last two months seem to be a wash for me. I have gotten my workouts in, but intensity has not been there and motivation has been lacking. Yesterday, I put a change to all that. I started a fund raising campaign in conjunction with my race. My 3 year old niece was diagnosed with type1 diabetes in March of this year and I felt that I can use her daily struggles as motivation while raising some money for research.Below is the face book page I started. If you are on facebook, like the page. My hope is to provide some education about Juvenile Diabetes while I share with friends and others my training struggles. I am also hoping that I can inspire some people to start exercising.https://www.facebook.com/pages/1406-Mile-challenge-for-Juvenile-Diabetes-Research/275863579219381

Originally posted by RunningJoke I've been a little worried about my training for my Oly on Saturday. I haven't done any really long or hard workouts since the duathlon 3 weeks ago (and since I tapered before that, we're really talking about at least 4 weeks). But I needed some recovery time after the duathlon, and then my sister got married and I got the stomach flu...I keep telling myself this week that there's nothing I can do about my endurance at this point, except make it worse by going into the race tired. But I'm actually looking forward to getting back on track next week. HIM training plan starts Tuesday! Good luck to everyone else racing this weekend! Jaime