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 2014-02-10 10:25 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master  3058    South Alabama |  Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSEDOriginally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by slornow sounds like they ALL have electronic issues. So putting that aside, which water system do you like the best? Sounds like the profile installed backwards is pretty good but the Torpedo is better once you get past the install PITA. Is that fair to say? Steve-thanks. As I looked at the various set ups today I realized that the handlebar mount is secured with rubber bands in several of the systems. Randee-I wear my Garmin 310xt throughout the race. I will have my Garmin 500 mounted on the bike. I'll start the 310xt when I start my swim but I won't look at it on the bike...I'll use the 500 while on the bike. Then on the run I'll use the 310xt for pacing and keeping track of my overall time. Did a little more research on the Nathan AP Pro and apparently there is no mount for a Garmin on the product. Can't believe that a company would develop a product these days and not incorporate a mount for electronics. I like the set up of the Profile Design Aero HC for its simplicity. Taking a cue from Steve I may try using rubber bands to affix my Garmin to the body of the bottle or maybe that and a small piece of velcro. |
| 2014-02-10 10:45 AM in reply to: SSMinnow |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Suzy, Your badgers edged out my Spartans yesterday. Wish that was just a bad dream  Uggghhh. Can't figure out what is going to happen with this Spartan team. |
| 2014-02-10 10:52 AM in reply to: wannabefaster |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Shameless plug; I have a couple things for sale over in the classifieds. I'm trying to clean out the workout closet Promotion Wetsuit, size M-L. Almost giving this away. Tyr Cat 5 Wetsuit, size small. Less than half of new price for an essentially new wetsuit. Several pairs of shoes in the 'pay it forward thread' in classifieds. You hurt my feelings so I decided to get rid of a few pairs of shoes that I am not really using |
| 2014-02-10 11:02 AM in reply to: wannabefaster |
Master 3058 South Alabama | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by wannabefaster Shameless plug; I have a couple things for sale over in the classifieds. I'm trying to clean out the workout closet Promotion Wetsuit, size M-L. Almost giving this away. Tyr Cat 5 Wetsuit, size small. Less than half of new price for an essentially new wetsuit. Several pairs of shoes in the 'pay it forward thread' in classifieds. You hurt my feelings so I decided to get rid of a few pairs of shoes that I am not really using Great idea Jason. I've got some lightly used or unused stuff I need to purge. If any of it is half way good I'll offer it here first. Now I feel bad. After you posted your list of shoes I felt that my collection was woefully inadequate and ordered 2 new pairs this morning. |
| 2014-02-10 11:10 AM in reply to: slornow |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by slornow Originally posted by wannabefaster Shameless plug; I have a couple things for sale over in the classifieds. I'm trying to clean out the workout closet Promotion Wetsuit, size M-L. Almost giving this away. Tyr Cat 5 Wetsuit, size small. Less than half of new price for an essentially new wetsuit. Several pairs of shoes in the 'pay it forward thread' in classifieds. You hurt my feelings so I decided to get rid of a few pairs of shoes that I am not really using Great idea Jason. I've got some lightly used or unused stuff I need to purge. If any of it is half way good I'll offer it here first. Now I feel bad. After you posted your list of shoes I felt that my collection was woefully inadequate and ordered 2 new pairs this morning. Don't feel bad. Some of those shoes have been sitting in the same spot in the closet for 24 months, untouched. It hurts me to get rid of them but sometimes you have to let go. Purple Heart took seven bags of clothes last week. I have at least two more bags of things to give away. I am ruthlessly getting rid of stuff. Some of these old race shirts I will never wear again. I have sweaters that have gone unworn for 10 years. Dress shoes that will never see my feet again. It actually feels good to purge some stuff. With that being said, I have a Profile Design, "Aerodrink" with the mounting bracket that I am never going to use again. Anyone want it? It isn't the same as this one: http://www.amazon.com/Profile-Design-Aerodrink-Color-Size/dp/B002I1... but similar. |
| 2014-02-10 11:14 AM in reply to: WoodrowCall |
Veteran 976 New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Maybe there's different length plan you can look at that could fit? I think as long as you're getting your miles and time in then it's not really "winging it" but I know what you mean; it's not 100% structured like you want. I'm interested in others opinions though because I have a very similar situation. I have an Oly in June and then my HIM in August. If I started on a 20 week Oly plan right now I'd be taking it back a bit so I'm going to continue to get my miles in how I can and once the weather here breaks (March/early April) then I can get more of a structured plan going. I plan to put more emphasis on a HIM plan and fit the Oly in the training and move around a week or two. |
| 2014-02-10 11:29 AM in reply to: wannabefaster |
Extreme Veteran 990 Collierville, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by wannabefaster Originally posted by slornow Originally posted by wannabefaster Shameless plug; I have a couple things for sale over in the classifieds. I'm trying to clean out the workout closet Promotion Wetsuit, size M-L. Almost giving this away. Tyr Cat 5 Wetsuit, size small. Less than half of new price for an essentially new wetsuit. Several pairs of shoes in the 'pay it forward thread' in classifieds. You hurt my feelings so I decided to get rid of a few pairs of shoes that I am not really using Great idea Jason. I've got some lightly used or unused stuff I need to purge. If any of it is half way good I'll offer it here first. Now I feel bad. After you posted your list of shoes I felt that my collection was woefully inadequate and ordered 2 new pairs this morning. Don't feel bad. Some of those shoes have been sitting in the same spot in the closet for 24 months, untouched. It hurts me to get rid of them but sometimes you have to let go. Purple Heart took seven bags of clothes last week. I have at least two more bags of things to give away. I am ruthlessly getting rid of stuff. Some of these old race shirts I will never wear again. I have sweaters that have gone unworn for 10 years. Dress shoes that will never see my feet again. It actually feels good to purge some stuff. With that being said, I have a Profile Design, "Aerodrink" with the mounting bracket that I am never going to use again. Anyone want it? It isn't the same as this one: http://www.amazon.com/Profile-Design-Aerodrink-Color-Size/dp/B002I1... but similar. I have the one he gives the link for and like it a lot. I have it between my aero bars, and then I just have the standard Garmin watch mount on a bar between my aero bars, works really well for me. You can see my set up here: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/10234828333_cbe9649cda_b.jpg I have the watch mounted right in front of the bottle. |
| 2014-02-10 11:32 AM in reply to: WoodrowCall |
Master 3058 South Alabama | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Jamie-will you have 10 weeks before the HIM or before the IM? I suspect my advice will be along the lines of you have a pretty good feel for your training given your experience and with consistent volume you can jump in at week 20 and be ready for either the HIM or IM. |
| 2014-02-10 11:32 AM in reply to: jonD81 |
Extreme Veteran 990 Collierville, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by jonD81 Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Maybe there's different length plan you can look at that could fit? I think as long as you're getting your miles and time in then it's not really "winging it" but I know what you mean; it's not 100% structured like you want. I'm interested in others opinions though because I have a very similar situation. I have an Oly in June and then my HIM in August. If I started on a 20 week Oly plan right now I'd be taking it back a bit so I'm going to continue to get my miles in how I can and once the weather here breaks (March/early April) then I can get more of a structured plan going. I plan to put more emphasis on a HIM plan and fit the Oly in the training and move around a week or two. Thanks for the input; I think that I might have to bite the bullet and either hire a coach, or at least have a coach build a training plan for me. Right now, I feel like I could do a HIM next week; it wouldn't be peak performance, but my numbers are better than when I did both HIMs last year. I really want to build on where I am now and not have to take a step backward. My girlfriend has a coach who she's really happy with, so I might have to go with her. However, I'd be happier taking that money and using it to buy race wheels, a power meter, or something else fun! |
| 2014-02-10 11:34 AM in reply to: slornow |
Extreme Veteran 990 Collierville, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by slornow Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Jamie-will you have 10 weeks before the HIM or before the IM? I suspect my advice will be along the lines of you have a pretty good feel for your training given your experience and with consistent volume you can jump in at week 20 and be ready for either the HIM or IM. My HIM is June 1, so it's about 3 1/2 months away, and then I have IMChoo at the end of September. So, the 10 weeks number is based on the Be Iron Fit plan, which is 30 weeks long, but only the last ten weeks seem to contain the volume I'm looking at. So, in reality, it would be longer than 10 weeks, I would just be using those weeks as my guide for training. |
| 2014-02-10 11:36 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by jonD81 Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Maybe there's different length plan you can look at that could fit? I think as long as you're getting your miles and time in then it's not really "winging it" but I know what you mean; it's not 100% structured like you want. I'm interested in others opinions though because I have a very similar situation. I have an Oly in June and then my HIM in August. If I started on a 20 week Oly plan right now I'd be taking it back a bit so I'm going to continue to get my miles in how I can and once the weather here breaks (March/early April) then I can get more of a structured plan going. I plan to put more emphasis on a HIM plan and fit the Oly in the training and move around a week or two. I would think that most of these books should have an advanced plan for people like you (us?) who aren't coming at this from point zero. I like having a plan so "winging it" would not be a good option for me. I guess that if it were me, and I really wanted to use the same plan because it had worked well in the past, I would start up at week one but subtly alter the workouts to match my current fitness. If week one has a lot of 20 minute runs in Zone 1, you could do 40 minutes in Zone 2 with some short Zone 3-4 intervals. This way you are at least following the structure of the plan but you are kind of winging it to match your increased fitness. You might even find that when you get to week 20 you are way too fit for week 20 and keep modifying the plan. Does this sound reasonable to the other folks? You will have to be careful to not overdo it. Part ot any plan is putting the reins on so you don't go too crazy and go way overboard. As long as you can follow the outline of the plan without overdoing it, that would be how I would manage my current fitness in relation to a previous plan that I really liked. Edited by wannabefaster 2014-02-10 11:54 AM |
| 2014-02-10 12:21 PM in reply to: wannabefaster |
Extreme Veteran 990 Collierville, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by wannabefaster Originally posted by jonD81 Originally posted by WoodrowCall Ok, I need some training advice. First, the good news: I'm better at swimming, running, and biking than I was going into the offseason. Obviously, I'm happy about that. However, my A-Race this season is IMChoo at the very end of September, with IMRaleigh 70.3 coming up in June. Here's the downside: I trained last year with Be Iron Fit, and liked the Competitive Program. However, I started that training plan in January at Week 1. Week 1is way behind what I feel I can do now, but looking at the plan, it looks like I'd be comfortable jumping in at Week 20, which would only leave 10 weeks left in the plan. So, what should I do? Ideally, I'd hire a coach and tailor a plan, but I can't afford that. I could start Week 20, and just double up a lot of weeks. Or, I can just keep kind of winging it until I get about 10 weeks out from the race and jump in. Does anyone have thoughts and/or input? Maybe there's different length plan you can look at that could fit? I think as long as you're getting your miles and time in then it's not really "winging it" but I know what you mean; it's not 100% structured like you want. I'm interested in others opinions though because I have a very similar situation. I have an Oly in June and then my HIM in August. If I started on a 20 week Oly plan right now I'd be taking it back a bit so I'm going to continue to get my miles in how I can and once the weather here breaks (March/early April) then I can get more of a structured plan going. I plan to put more emphasis on a HIM plan and fit the Oly in the training and move around a week or two. I would think that most of these books should have an advanced plan for people like you (us?) who aren't coming at this from point zero. I like having a plan so "winging it" would not be a good option for me. I guess that if it were me, and I really wanted to use the same plan because it had worked well in the past, I would start up at week one but subtly alter the workouts to match my current fitness. If week one has a lot of 20 minute runs in Zone 1, you could do 40 minutes in Zone 2 with some short Zone 3-4 intervals. This way you are at least following the structure of the plan but you are kind of winging it to match your increased fitness. You might even find that when you get to week 20 you are way too fit for week 20 and keep modifying the plan. Does this sound reasonable to the other folks? You will have to be careful to not overdo it. Part ot any plan is putting the reins on so you don't go too crazy and go way overboard. As long as you can follow the outline of the plan without overdoing it, that would be how I would manage my current fitness in relation to a previous plan that I really liked. Yeah, I feel the same about having a plan and not just winging it. I was pretty fastidious, or I guess you could say anal, about hitting my workouts last season. It's not so much that I loved last year's plan, but I'm comfortable with it. I would actually change it a good bit this season: Master's classes with one long set instead of three other workouts, less bricks, more intensity on the bike. I'm also worried about overdoing it. Last season, I feel like I had a governor what I would/could do. I didn't really have any expectations during my workouts, just keep everything low and slow and get the miles in. Now, I know how fast or hard I can go, and I feel more likely to push myself-maybe past where I should push! Thanks for the input so far! |
| 2014-02-10 1:25 PM in reply to: WoodrowCall |
Master 3058 South Alabama | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. Here is a link to a discussion on ST about Mike and training folks for IM distance. http://forum.slowtwitch.com/cgi-bin/gforum.cgi?post=3889050 I'm sure there are other threads on ST and possibly here on BT as well. If you ever start training with power on the bike I would recommend the guy Jason, Rene and I currently use...he is more expensive....but I've made gains that I thought were beyond my ability. If you are trying to budget the best way to make gains it sounds like it boils down to coach or PT wheel or race wheels. There are some good deals out there right now on PT wheels...especially 10 speed since the 11 speed wheels are coming out. An option is to pick up a Cyclops G3 PT wheel and add a wheelcover on raceday and pick up a used race wheel for the front. Didn't Rene post that she may be selling her race wheels....not sure that the rear is PT though. Its a tough call. I suspect you can find a good plan and tweak it to fit your needs and get most of the result you would get from a coach. The PT wheel adds another good metric for training and is especially helpful for pacing long course races. Race wheels....great to have, fun to look at and add some speed but if you train with power you are going to want to race with power as well....you can always rent race wheels for an IM race. Well, that's pretty convaluted and an answer to a question(s) you didn't ask |
| 2014-02-10 2:10 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by slornow Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. HOLY CRAP! At $85/month maybe I'll sign up!! seriously I've been thinking about it but all the ones I've seen are so expensive. Even locally they are like $250 a month. Steve - are you pleased? Edited by mtnbikerchk 2014-02-10 2:12 PM |
| 2014-02-10 2:37 PM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by slornow Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. HOLY CRAP! At $85/month maybe I'll sign up!! seriously I've been thinking about it but all the ones I've seen are so expensive. Even locally they are like $250 a month. Steve - are you pleased? The masters group that I used to swim with used Mike Plumb's swim workouts for the masters workouts. They were great. I have never heard anything but good things about his coaching. At $85/month it must be a little less hands-on but I think you still get a pretty good product. I am interestd to hear what Steve has to say. |
| 2014-02-10 8:21 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3058 South Alabama | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED In my research on between the aerobar systems I found the accessory below. Appears to be a velcro strap for a Garmin mount. Goes around a bottle to mount the Garmin on the set up of your choice. Its noted that the Garmin mount does not come with it. Pricey at $19.99 but a good idea http://store.invisciddesign.com/a2-garmin-mount-amp-tube-cli2.html
Edited by slornow 2014-02-10 8:24 PM |
| 2014-02-10 8:49 PM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Regular 165 Morgan Hill, CA | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by slornow HOLY CRAP! At $85/month maybe I'll sign up!! seriously I've been thinking about it but all the ones I've seen are so expensive. Even locally they are like $250 a month. Steve - are you pleased? Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. Jamie and Randee -- I've been using Mike as coach for a little more than two months now. So far, I'm very happy with him. I have no qualms at all about recommending him. He's been very responsive to all my questions and extremely encouraging and supportive. All his workouts are very structured, which is something I really needed. As time goes on and Mike becomes more familiar with you, he increasingly tailors workouts specifically for you. At first, the thought of using a coach was somewhat intimidating to me. But Mike has a very friendly demeanor and an excellent sense of what you can and can't handle. I wish I had started using a coach like Mike several years ago. It actually takes away a lot of the stress of planning workouts and prepping for races. He has pushed me to consistently put in quality workouts, and also stresses the importance of recovery workouts. Get used to doing lots of tempo interval runs! I'm sure Suzy can tell you about the benefits of tempo runs! |
| 2014-02-11 5:36 AM in reply to: sdswriter |
New user 234 New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by sdswriter Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by slornow HOLY CRAP! At $85/month maybe I'll sign up!! seriously I've been thinking about it but all the ones I've seen are so expensive. Even locally they are like $250 a month. Steve - are you pleased? Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. Jamie and Randee -- I've been using Mike as coach for a little more than two months now. So far, I'm very happy with him. I have no qualms at all about recommending him. He's been very responsive to all my questions and extremely encouraging and supportive. All his workouts are very structured, which is something I really needed. As time goes on and Mike becomes more familiar with you, he increasingly tailors workouts specifically for you. At first, the thought of using a coach was somewhat intimidating to me. But Mike has a very friendly demeanor and an excellent sense of what you can and can't handle. I wish I had started using a coach like Mike several years ago. It actually takes away a lot of the stress of planning workouts and prepping for races. He has pushed me to consistently put in quality workouts, and also stresses the importance of recovery workouts. Get used to doing lots of tempo interval runs! I'm sure Suzy can tell you about the benefits of tempo runs! Hmmm. Perhaps we can get a group discount.  Bought a new scale on the way home from work yesterday, 179 lbs. this a.m. -1 for the week. |
| 2014-02-11 6:58 AM in reply to: GoldenSprocket |
| 121 Grand Rapids, Michigan | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Good Morning All- It’s been a busy few days but I tried to get caught up on most of the posts last night after my very cold (-6 wind chill) and very questionable footing run. It was the first time I have wanted to skip a workout since starting this craziness. It was cold, it was windy, and I really just wanted to lie around and watch some Olympic events. But, I forced myself out the door into the arctic and was happy I did once I got running. I’m not happy with the perceived effort of these 10 min/ mile runs, but I am hoping some of that has to do with the footing. I would say a good half of my run last night was in a pasty, rutted up 2-3 inches of snow on the side of the roads. It was like running in sand. The good thing is I feel like its providing some cushioning for the knee while I work that back. I’m appreciating all the conversation about coaching and plans because I have been wondering about some of these same issues myself. I feel like I’m going to be pretty deep into my bike training by April as my current plan on Trainer Road maxes out around 10 ½ hours of riding in week 11 which is the first week of April. However, I feel like my swim progress is much slower than I would like, although I know some of that is my fault for not forcing myself to the pool 4+ times per week (note to self), and I’m just not sure what the run status will look like 60 days down the road. If I look at something like a 20 week HIM plan for MiTi that would start in the second week of April. I guess I have some time to think it through and see how everything is progressing but it has been on my mind. Finally, weigh in Yesterday morning was 183.5 lbs., down about 4.5 from prior week, although that initial number was certainly skewed by the excesses of Superbowl night! Have a great day everyone. Chris |
| 2014-02-11 8:00 AM in reply to: #4915043 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Up 2 lbs from last week. Thinking it is a combination of eating too much after workouts last week and hormones. Hoping it will at least drop back to starting weight by the end of the week. |
| 2014-02-11 9:53 AM in reply to: GoldenSprocket |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by GoldenSprocket Hmmm. Perhaps we can get a group discount. Bought a new scale on the way home from work yesterday, 179 lbs. this a.m. -1 for the week. I'm down with that! LOL But I don't think I'm ready to start yet. Last week of May would be good. |
| 2014-02-11 10:18 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Veteran 976 New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Worst feeling in the world - Filling up my water bottle, getting psyched for my lunch swim session, then as I'm walking out the front door I see the guy coming in that is supposed to meet me at 1 (AFTER my swim) who is here early to see others. "Sure, I don't mind meeting now instead of later." LIE IT'S A LIE! I came back to my desk to type this. Literally. Just this. Crinnnnnnnnnge  |
| 2014-02-11 10:27 AM in reply to: sdswriter |
Extreme Veteran 990 Collierville, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by sdswriter Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by slornow HOLY CRAP! At $85/month maybe I'll sign up!! seriously I've been thinking about it but all the ones I've seen are so expensive. Even locally they are like $250 a month. Steve - are you pleased? Jamie-not telling you to get a coach but if you do you might want to look at Mike Plumb with www.tripower.org . Very reasonable at $85/month. I used Mike as my first coach and was very satisfied. I think Steve/sdswriter in our group is using him now and may be able to provide some current insight. Jamie and Randee -- I've been using Mike as coach for a little more than two months now. So far, I'm very happy with him. I have no qualms at all about recommending him. He's been very responsive to all my questions and extremely encouraging and supportive. All his workouts are very structured, which is something I really needed. As time goes on and Mike becomes more familiar with you, he increasingly tailors workouts specifically for you. At first, the thought of using a coach was somewhat intimidating to me. But Mike has a very friendly demeanor and an excellent sense of what you can and can't handle. I wish I had started using a coach like Mike several years ago. It actually takes away a lot of the stress of planning workouts and prepping for races. He has pushed me to consistently put in quality workouts, and also stresses the importance of recovery workouts. Get used to doing lots of tempo interval runs! I'm sure Suzy can tell you about the benefits of tempo runs! Thanks for the recommendation; I'm looking into him now! Well, the Snowpocalypse is here, so no school today! I'm also gambling that there's no school tomorrow or Thursday, so I'm braving the weather and heading to TN tomorrow morning for Valentine's weekend! Luckily, she's a triathlete, which means I really won't miss any of my workouts, and I won't have to explain why I need to go run/bike/etc. |
| 2014-02-11 12:52 PM in reply to: jonD81 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Originally posted by jonD81 Worst feeling in the world - Filling up my water bottle, getting psyched for my lunch swim session, then as I'm walking out the front door I see the guy coming in that is supposed to meet me at 1 (AFTER my swim) who is here early to see others. "Sure, I don't mind meeting now instead of later." LIE IT'S A LIE! I came back to my desk to type this. Literally. Just this. Crinnnnnnnnnge While it totally stinks, you did the right thing. I'm a firm believer everything happens for a reason. |
| 2014-02-11 1:07 PM in reply to: SSMinnow |
Master 3058 South Alabama | Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED Jon-I hate it when people show up here without an appointment. I can usually fit them in but I just don't get it. I also hate when people are 15+ minutes late to an appt. My schedule isn't ususally so overwhelming that I can't make it work but......really??? Jamie-if the snow/ice doesn't stack as you are hoping I did want to point out that you've been looking a little ill and you may want to get that cough...cough...checked out. I'm getting regular updates from my daughter at Furman.......she really wants another snow day! Got my swim done at lunch. Bike workout tonight. No snow/ice here just cold and rainy through tomorrow.
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