Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 38)

February was a busy month and winding down with my first correct order sprint tri with open water swim this Saturday. A few of my Feb races like the HM and century were scheduled way back so it wasn't the most productive month of tri-training...too many days of tapering and recovering but at least I gained some experience and confidence.

March goals: After this weekend, I will have 11 weeks until my first oly tri so I will be ramping up my distances esp my long base building weekend rides and runs which I actually kinda miss. I plan to continue swimming at least 4-5 days a week in addition some open water swims as well as to start doing more hilly bike rides. This particular tri is right near where I live so I'll be able to train at the same lake and ride the same routes as the tri...heard its a challenging one due to the bike portion but looking forward to the challenge.

I have 2 friends doing the IM 70.3 Oceanside at the end of March which is only about 45min away from me. One knows the race director and brought up the idea of me being a volunteer specifically as a "catcher"...anyone do any tri volunteering ? I would have to stay away from the aid stations as I will probably start helping myself =)...Its a very popular race which I hope to do in 2014 so maybe this might give me a preferred slot....

The one thing I've been disappointed about this year is I have not gained any weight but I haven't lost any either. I'm still up 10 pounds from my run race weight last year so still about 20 pounds from my hopeful goal. Tri training has caused a revenous appetite which was already big before I started tri training. I do well during the week but weekends I lose. I become the cook over the weekend so that doesn't really help so much. I eat generally healthy but still need my vino and suds.  So my goal again in March/April will be to shed those extra pounds, one at a time. Anyone up for a challenge  ? J/K unless anyone is interested =)

I just signed up for a mini sprint May 5 because it's an open water swim and I need to get in the open water more.

That's awesome!  As a Mechanical Engineer (well, at least in a prior life) and a father of two girls I say thank you for anything you can do to encourage the sciences!

Since I'm traveling tomorrow,  the month of February is complete for me.  My goal was to nail all of my run workouts and I did it.  I won't say the pace runs were perfect, but not bad.  Totals aren't too bad given two weeks of vacation:

 My March goal is to get BQ #4 and a super stretch goal is to beat my 3:39 PR set in '07.  I have a few more key runs to nail so we'll see.

Finished off my Feb goal this morning -- as planned, so I'm happy.

March goals... in progress.  Got to look at the travel calendar today and I'll post them either tonight or tomorrow.

The concensus seems for me to do the sprint on the 16th.   Looking very hard at it and will make a decision in the next day or so

After this morning's swim February is in the books...so on to the totals

 Not much for some, but to me those numbers are huge!  Plan is to make them bigger for March!

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Rest day today.  Bike/Run totals sig lower then Jan and Swim a bit more. March should bring sig higher totals for all 3 =)

I received my wave assignment for this Saturday's sprint tri.  Based on age (barely), I will be in wave 2 out of 8 waves right behind the elite wave. I would have preferred a later wave but I guess there should be clear water after wave 1 and plan to start in the back of my wave. I anticipate some wave 3 and 4 participants to catch up to me but hopefully I'll be close to finishing the swim by then.  There is a novice/beginner workshop right after the open swim tomorrow with Pam Galbraith and Bill Bell. Sadly I did not know who they were last year but looking forward to hearing these Tri legends =)

So true. I don't post much, but I do read everyone's logs almost everyday, and I have to say I'm impressed by how much you all do around your very busy lives. Keep up the great work everybody!

Here's my February totals:

 Very happy with my running. Swimming was OK even though I didn't swim much, at least I was consistent with 2 short swims a week. I really need to bike much more. I have a half marathon on March 10th, so after that, I'll really focus on the bike more. I have a challenging Duathlon in May so I really need to get it in gear.

Okay, this encouraged me to go ahead and post. 

 The plus side is that I met all of my goals this month including weight loss.  Also the run miles are about a 50% increase over January.  and the swim is about a 25% increase.  So I am happy about that!

Hey everyone.  Just got done catching up with everything here.  It's been a pretty hectic few weeks for me -- for a while kid stuff hung in the balance, and then once that was sorted out, I got sick (possibly related...).  Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good, now, and hope you all are well.

I've re-assessed my season, and decided that I'm going to focus on some Fall race.  I'm signed up for two spring HIMs, but I will probably not do them.  I could finish a HIM in my sleep at this point, even untrained, and that's just not something I'm interested in doing any more.  If I cannot race up to a reasonable standard, I'd rather just train.  So train it is.  Consistency first, then we'll see.

Alright, my month is now officially over.  Got one final run tonight right at sunset by the marsh.  That was beautiful, but the mosquito's were out!  

Monthly totals:
S:  0.00 Yd - 3h 40m 
B:  0.00 Mi - 1h 00m 22s 
R:  53.63 Mi - 9h 39m 24s

I missed my expectations in all three sports.  But on the upside (downside?) I did lose 9 pounds.

I vote that you VOLUNTEER --  Having been a race director myself, there is ALWAYS a serious need for more volunteers.  I've also volunteered and it's very rewarding, especially when you see people truly overcome challenges to finish!

As for a weight challenge... I'm in if we can come up with something!  I need to LOSE A TON (ok only 30lbs -- bet it feels like a ton!)  I need something to help motivate me as well.

February Training Officially Over!

Well February was a SIGNIFICANT Improvement for me over all and I'm very pleased with my results.  Feeling better, and getting back in some semblance of shape, and I thank the team for your support.

Numbers for me:

Swim: 4:41  - 12,200 yards -- increase of 57% over January

Bike: 2:10  -- 47.7 miles -- increase of 68% over January

Run: 7:10 -- 41.66 miles -- increase of 9.1% over January.

Weight. -- not so good.

Goals for March will be posted tonight.

I'll post my Feb totals which should make you all feel great about your month:

I did meet one Feb goal of setting my bike up on the trainer.

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Jealous. Great job ! , 9 pounds in a month is huge !

I will be def looking into volunteering.

I did a few 30 day challenges with my CF class last year...it was motivating and really helped with accountability.. those challenge months were the only time I made significant progress. We went as far as posting weekly weigh in pics, posting meals, cheat meals and dealing out penalties.We even had a mutual gym mate who served as a referee =)

Perhaps we can start this Monday, do a weekly weigh in on Fridays and do the final weigh in on Friday, March 29... winner based on % of pounds lost... I need to lose a ton too...I do okay once motivated but need to turn on that switch soon...long term goal is about 20-25 pounds for me.. Anyone else interested ?