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kickitinok - 2010-05-07 2:41 PM



I've heard of guys peeing while on the bike during races. Anyone here do that? I know that's a strange question, but I've read some pretty strange threads here on BT where the guys who do it are quite proud of themselves. 

I hope I'm never behind one of them in a race.  

Meulen - 2010-05-07 1:09 PM yeah....so..... shhhhhhhhh, So did I. LOL

shmeeg - 2010-05-07 3:15 PM



 whats a commodore 64?

Meulen - 2010-05-07 5:17 PM It's a dinasaur. LOL I hope it's not to cold and windy this weekend to get my brick in. This weather sucks!

Meulen - 2010-05-06 4:05 PM and risk getting stuck in a silicone gripper????? LOL

croixfan - 2010-05-07 11:15 AM Refresher on my background.  New to endurance sports / only been traing for about 6 weeks.  44, 5'9", 180 pounds.  Played lots of "speed" sports growing up (baseball, basketball, etc.).  My logs are all up to date and I've been taking things slow and steady with good, solid progress.

So today I went for a 3.8 mile run with the new HRM (Suunto T4C).  Some interesting observations.  When I put on the HRM it was showing about 90 bpm.  Took off running and it jumped almost instantly to the mid-130's and then slowly started climbing.  When it settle out about 1/2 mile in it was right around 170 bpm.  I didn't feel like I was straining excessively and the run was actually as comfortable as I've ever been -- considering the 30 MPH wind it went really well.  Peak HR was 176.  I noticed that when I would go down hill, with the wind the bpm's would drop off 2-4 and on the flip side, in to the wind/up the hill they would head up 2-4 BPM.  After finishing up the HR was down to the low 130's in about 2 minutes, breathing totally normal.  No problems.  2-3 minutes later it was still in the mid-120's.  Sat down and it dropped immediatly to around 110.

Looking for some guidance.  Have read that my max HR should be around 180 bpm.  If that's the case the 170 for training would be way high; however, I didn't feel that taxed at that level.  Further with being at 135 right off the bat, I wouldn't be able to do much more than walk if I wanted to stay in the mid/high 140's to train.   Should my max HR be higher?  Is this simply an issue with not having any endurance base? 

Appreciate any and all guidance.

Thanks!

Curt

croixfan - 2010-05-08 8:15 AM Refresher on my background.  New to endurance sports / only been traing for about 6 weeks.  44, 5'9", 180 pounds.  Played lots of "speed" sports growing up (baseball, basketball, etc.).  My logs are all up to date and I've been taking things slow and steady with good, solid progress.

So today I went for a 3.8 mile run with the new HRM (Suunto T4C).  Some interesting observations.  When I put on the HRM it was showing about 90 bpm.  Took off running and it jumped almost instantly to the mid-130's and then slowly started climbing.  When it settle out about 1/2 mile in it was right around 170 bpm.  I didn't feel like I was straining excessively and the run was actually as comfortable as I've ever been -- considering the 30 MPH wind it went really well.  Peak HR was 176.  I noticed that when I would go down hill, with the wind the bpm's would drop off 2-4 and on the flip side, in to the wind/up the hill they would head up 2-4 BPM.  After finishing up the HR was down to the low 130's in about 2 minutes, breathing totally normal.  No problems.  2-3 minutes later it was still in the mid-120's.  Sat down and it dropped immediatly to around 110.

Looking for some guidance.  Have read that my max HR should be around 180 bpm.  If that's the case the 170 for training would be way high; however, I didn't feel that taxed at that level.  Further with being at 135 right off the bat, I wouldn't be able to do much more than walk if I wanted to stay in the mid/high 140's to train.   Should my max HR be higher?  Is this simply an issue with not having any endurance base? 

Appreciate any and all guidance.

Thanks!

Curt

croixfan - 2010-05-08 10:15 AM

Refresher on my background.  New to endurance sports / only been traing for about 6 weeks.  44, 5'9", 180 pounds.  Played lots of "speed" sports growing up (baseball, basketball, etc.).  My logs are all up to date and I've been taking things slow and steady with good, solid progress.

So today I went for a 3.8 mile run with the new HRM (Suunto T4C).  Some interesting observations.  When I put on the HRM it was showing about 90 bpm.  Took off running and it jumped almost instantly to the mid-130's and then slowly started climbing.  When it settle out about 1/2 mile in it was right around 170 bpm.  I didn't feel like I was straining excessively and the run was actually as comfortable as I've ever been -- considering the 30 MPH wind it went really well.  Peak HR was 176.  I noticed that when I would go down hill, with the wind the bpm's would drop off 2-4 and on the flip side, in to the wind/up the hill they would head up 2-4 BPM.  After finishing up the HR was down to the low 130's in about 2 minutes, breathing totally normal.  No problems.  2-3 minutes later it was still in the mid-120's.  Sat down and it dropped immediatly to around 110.

Looking for some guidance.  Have read that my max HR should be around 180 bpm.  If that's the case the 170 for training would be way high; however, I didn't feel that taxed at that level.  Further with being at 135 right off the bat, I wouldn't be able to do much more than walk if I wanted to stay in the mid/high 140's to train.   Should my max HR be higher?  Is this simply an issue with not having any endurance base? 

Appreciate any and all guidance.

Thanks!

Curt

BigH2OChief - 2010-05-08 4:43 PM

This morning my daughter Alyssa (7 yrs) ran the 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Trail Run with at Poway Lake.  She had me as 'race support' and did a great job bossing me around.  Alyssa had a good race plan and executed it well until she lost footing in some soft mud coming up a grade on the damn.  She went down pretty hard... but fought through tears and the final 3/4 mile of hills in a strong finish.

We participated in todays event to support the Chelsea's Light Foundation. A great cause supporting a tragic event. I encourage you to show your support by becoming a change maker at www.chelseaslight.org  -or-  http://design.netfinity.net/clf/

croixfan - 2010-05-08 8:15 AM

Refresher on my background.  New to endurance sports / only been traing for about 6 weeks.  44, 5'9", 180 pounds.  Played lots of "speed" sports growing up (baseball, basketball, etc.).  My logs are all up to date and I've been taking things slow and steady with good, solid progress.

So today I went for a 3.8 mile run with the new HRM (Suunto T4C).  Some interesting observations.  When I put on the HRM it was showing about 90 bpm.  Took off running and it jumped almost instantly to the mid-130's and then slowly started climbing.  When it settle out about 1/2 mile in it was right around 170 bpm.  I didn't feel like I was straining excessively and the run was actually as comfortable as I've ever been -- considering the 30 MPH wind it went really well.  Peak HR was 176.  I noticed that when I would go down hill, with the wind the bpm's would drop off 2-4 and on the flip side, in to the wind/up the hill they would head up 2-4 BPM.  After finishing up the HR was down to the low 130's in about 2 minutes, breathing totally normal.  No problems.  2-3 minutes later it was still in the mid-120's.  Sat down and it dropped immediatly to around 110.

Looking for some guidance.  Have read that my max HR should be around 180 bpm.  If that's the case the 170 for training would be way high; however, I didn't feel that taxed at that level.  Further with being at 135 right off the bat, I wouldn't be able to do much more than walk if I wanted to stay in the mid/high 140's to train.   Should my max HR be higher?  Is this simply an issue with not having any endurance base? 

Appreciate any and all guidance.

Thanks!

Curt

shmeeg - 2010-05-08 10:51 AM

So Mark and I are doing the Encinitas race next weekend, but I'm in a bit of a quandry.  I don't really know what sort of effort level I should be 'racing' at since I'm doin the super sprint and it's so short.  And I've got no idea how fast I am for anything other than the run.  My initial intention was just to use the race to get familiar w/ OW swim, practice my transitions and use the info to improve at the next race.  Since it's really short, should I just get into a higher HR zone and motor it?  I don't care about where I place or anything, but I always feel better after a workout when I actually challenge myself and don't just go through the motions.

BigH2OChief - 2010-05-08 12:43 PM We participated in todays event to support the Chelsea's Light Foundation. A great cause supporting a tragic event. I encourage you to show your support by becoming a change maker at www.chelseaslight.org  -or-  http://design.netfinity.net/clf/

brick94513 - 2010-05-08 9:13 PM My advice is take the swim slow. Try to find a comfortable place, think about form, and relax. You don't want to go out in a frenzy, burn yourself out, and then be gasping for air while swimming. Once you get on land, go for it.

shmeeg - 2010-05-09 1:46 AM

Perfect, that's kinda what I was hoping you'd say.