Beer Drinker Appreciation Society 2 - Closed (Page 38)

Originally posted by docrx1976

Ok guys sorry a little bit of a tard in using forum. Is there a quick way to get to this forum rather than selecting last trend. Also how an i post without having to use reply on someone's trend. Again sorry but new to this. As for workout plan to increase running for future half marathon and first full in Miami and focus on swimming since this is my weakest discipline. Logged a total 3850 m swim, 18m bike, and 18 miles run. Happy training fellow bdasers.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, it's done. First Tri down! I finished in 1:47:04 which was not in my plans. I really wanted to do it in 1:30:00. However, I do have to remember that I still have a lot to learn and training to do. Also, the bike course was a little more difficult than I thought it was. I guess I was over optimistic on only 7 weeks of training. Here's a brief run-down. I'll link my race report if anyone want to look.

Swim: Biggest disappointment of the day. (19:59) My first OWS was on race day. My first 150 or so went fairly well and then things went south in a hurry. Got into a bunch of traffic and began having to sight and correct my course. After a little of this I got really tired. Legs would sink while I did this and I had to work way too hard to get back on course. By about the 250 mark I had to find a kayak to hang on to. I was worn out! I really had a moment of doubt that I would finish. I rested a couple of minutes and tried again. Not much better. Eventually had to take 2 more kayak breaks on my swim. I was so very discouraged. I've easily done the swim distance in the pool so I know I have the ability. However, it will always be difficult if I don't learn to relax, deal with traffic and hold a straight course. I just have to get more experience.

Bike: I made up a lot of time here. Passed lots of people who passed me in the water. Lots of hills on the ride and I ended up averaging a little over 17 mph. I'm sure I could do more if the swim hadn't killed me! Had one downhill where I hit 37 mph. Fun ride but took a lot out of me.

Run: Didn't run as fast as I wanted to. Wanted to break 25:00. Ended up with a 26:08. Like the bike, I passed lots of people here. I still had the cramping problems I've had in by bricks. Calves at first and this time my quads during the final mile. Pushed through it and finished strong on the last 1/2 mile.

Overall, it was a great experience. I met a very nice lady afterwards (65-69 age group). When I told her this was my first tri she look at me like I was crazy and asked "...and you chose this as your first one?" That there told me that this race must be pretty tough. She was extremely complimentary of my effort and seemed truly impressed with my time considering my limited training. She did a good job boosting my ego!

Thanks everyone for the support along the way. My next effort will be August 10. Here's my race report if your interested.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...

Originally posted by docrx1976

Ok guys sorry a little bit of a tard in using forum. Is there a quick way to get to this forum rather than selecting last trend. Also how an i post without having to use reply on someone's trend. Again sorry but new to this. As for workout plan to increase running for future half marathon and first full in Miami and focus on swimming since this is my weakest discipline. Logged a total 3850 m swim, 18m bike, and 18 miles run. Happy training fellow bdasers.

Originally posted by podemma



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Originally posted by justinfss

Congrats on the graduate degree man! parlay that into some extra cash at work and perhaps you can leave the house painting business and soreness behind? On that note though, if I was a teacher I would look for an extra job in the summer, some of my friends instruct glider flying with the air cadet program here up here in Canada which is a sick gig!

Nice job picking up the fluid trainer, I floated that idea by the boss the other day and got little to no traction what so ever!

Originally posted by kevinbe If it makes a difference you may play the "it costs $329 in the store and I can pick it up for $100 used on craigslist" card. This point scored well with mine.

Originally posted by Burd Congrats!!!

Originally posted by mirthfuldragon

Recapping last week: 13.75 hours working out, missed my MPW goal by 2, but my easy run on Friday was going south really quickly, so I bagged it. I was toeing the line of too much, so I think I made the right call. I was also at the end of a 12 day training block, and I have move around my run training plan a bit, so the total mileage for the last 7 day period from Friday was over 40 miles, even if my MPW was sitting around 25. 90 degree heat and 90% humidity probably also didn't help.

Took Saturday off, since I signed up for a 10k on Sunday as a lark. Here's the race report. As a capsule summary, a great effort, and one I am entirely satisfied with - textbook negative splits, with a 0:53:57 finish time. I beat my 5k PR on the front end and the back end.

Keep up the great work guys - hearing everyone train keeps me motivated.

Originally posted by lp3510



Thanks man. When do you usually add in bricks?

Btw nice job in the extra 15 minutes in the water and condolences on drinking bud. I just cant do it anymore. After yrs of busch light in college and bud lights post college. I cant touch the stuff.

Originally posted by NeverTri'd

Well, it's done. First Tri down! I finished in 1:47:04 which was not in my plans. I really wanted to do it in 1:30:00. However, I do have to remember that I still have a lot to learn and training to do. Also, the bike course was a little more difficult than I thought it was. I guess I was over optimistic on only 7 weeks of training. Here's a brief run-down. I'll link my race report if anyone want to look.

Swim: Biggest disappointment of the day. (19:59) My first OWS was on race day. My first 150 or so went fairly well and then things went south in a hurry. Got into a bunch of traffic and began having to sight and correct my course. After a little of this I got really tired. Legs would sink while I did this and I had to work way too hard to get back on course. By about the 250 mark I had to find a kayak to hang on to. I was worn out! I really had a moment of doubt that I would finish. I rested a couple of minutes and tried again. Not much better. Eventually had to take 2 more kayak breaks on my swim. I was so very discouraged. I've easily done the swim distance in the pool so I know I have the ability. However, it will always be difficult if I don't learn to relax, deal with traffic and hold a straight course. I just have to get more experience.

Bike: I made up a lot of time here. Passed lots of people who passed me in the water. Lots of hills on the ride and I ended up averaging a little over 17 mph. I'm sure I could do more if the swim hadn't killed me! Had one downhill where I hit 37 mph. Fun ride but took a lot out of me.

Run: Didn't run as fast as I wanted to. Wanted to break 25:00. Ended up with a 26:08. Like the bike, I passed lots of people here. I still had the cramping problems I've had in by bricks. Calves at first and this time my quads during the final mile. Pushed through it and finished strong on the last 1/2 mile.

Overall, it was a great experience. I met a very nice lady afterwards (65-69 age group). When I told her this was my first tri she look at me like I was crazy and asked "...and you chose this as your first one?" That there told me that this race must be pretty tough. She was extremely complimentary of my effort and seemed truly impressed with my time considering my limited training. She did a good job boosting my ego!

Thanks everyone for the support along the way. My next effort will be August 10. Here's my race report if your interested.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...

Originally posted by bobddsmd Alive in Texas. Hello to all. I thought I had better check in to see what is going on. Obviously you guys are staying busy. My crew has returned from a mission trip in Costa Rica. I had a couple great hikes at elevation that I could not have done 2 years ago (before tri training and weight loss). It felt good to be active with my boys and the local kids. Getting fit makes a huge difference! On the tri front, I forget what a bike looks like. I did swim in the ocean briefly (does that count?). Workouts still consist of Crossfit. My strength and flexibility has increased. I am still having hamstring soreness (slight) with running so I am just doing the running in Crossfit. Plan is still for an Oly in October. My tri buddy got a new bike (same as mine) so I assume we are going to be doing some biking. I did get a new truck as well (f150) and had a blast driving it at the farm last weekend. We did have TWO minivans and mine was 9 years old so you can say I feel a little different driving a truck!!! All the best in training,

Originally posted by Qua17 DQ - 3 swims/bikes/runs, 4 mile run and a 30 mile bike, count my calories, and sign my wife and me for the Smuttynose HM (I finally convinced her to do a race with me)

Thor-3 s/b/r +calorie counting.

Originally posted by Qua17 DQ - 3 swims/bikes/runs, 4 mile run and a 30 mile bike, count my calories, and sign my wife and me for the Smuttynose HM (I finally convinced her to do a race with me)

Thor-3 s/b/r +calorie counting.

Originally posted by thor67

DQ - 3 swims/bikes/runs, 4 mile run and a 30 mile bike, count my calories, and sign my wife and me for the Smuttynose HM (I finally convinced her to do a race with me)

Thor-3 s/b/r +calorie counting.

Matt - Taper, I have a race Saturday so I'm taking it easy. 2 bike, 1 run, 1 swim, RACE!

Originally posted by Burd

2 questions:

1) once run volume has been at 3 days a week when can I go to back to back runs and more than 3 runs a week?

2) with biking if my plan calls for say 45 minutes for my long ride what would the hurt be in doing around 2 hours if I keep it at a z1 pace? Is it possible to get hurt by going longer on the bike if once I hit my planned time I kick the intensity down to a nice and easy pace just taking in the sights?

I have all this extra time on my hands and it's so nice outside I would love to go on a longer ride than is planned but don't want to do something stupid and get hurt again.

Originally posted by podemma