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 2014-09-21 5:30 PM in reply to: S_Franklin99 |
 353   Conroe, Texas |  Subject: RE: Consistency Equals SuccessOriginally posted by S_Franklin99 First Tri event is in the Books!! Felt good, had a good time except swimming. Caught a lung full of water at 150m and never recovered. Here's the link for my race report: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-edit.asp?raceid=270... I need to work on my swimming... Congratulations Sam, looks like you had a good race. |
| 2014-09-21 6:19 PM in reply to: S_Franklin99 |
Expert 2811  | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by S_Franklin99 First Tri event is in the Books!! Felt good, had a good time except swimming. Caught a lung full of water at 150m and never recovered. Here's the link for my race report: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-edit.asp?raceid=270... I need to work on my swimming... Congratulations! Welcome to the club! Did we warn you that it is addicting. Your time was good especially for using a mountain bike. Good report too. Just a couple of things based on your report. -Xterra usually has a promotion on their wet suits through this site. I bought a full length long sleeve vortex for $150.00 and my daughter bought the sleeveless for $120.00. If you buy off of ebay, don't buy from a salt water state, Salt water turns the neoprene brittle. -A road bike (even a cheap one) will add about 2 mph onto your speed and bike shoes 1-2 mph. You can find some good used ones, especially in Colorado. I bought mine off of ebay. -We all suck at swimming. I had a swim coach tell me I swim like a barge. Keep practicing, you will get better. |
| 2014-09-21 8:10 PM in reply to: JBacarella |
Expert 1255 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Sam, Great race report. Welcome to the club! It just gets better and better. Sounds like you had fun, even with a couple of small challenges. Eliminate those for the next time and just keep going. |
| 2014-09-21 8:12 PM in reply to: trisuppo |
Expert 1255 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success 1 hr run, core workout and yoga Jackie 19 31:13:18 Dennis 18 21:14:00 Mark Z 16 17:50:00 Jim 14 16:09:00 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 12 14:41:21 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-22 3:37 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 1609 Gold Coast Australia. | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success 35min run in a very steep area. Had to walk some of it and was sliding on the way down, but it was something different. Jackie 19 31:13:18 Dennis 18 21:14:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 14 16:09:00 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 12 14:41:21 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 Sam, congratulations! You are now a triathlete, welcome to the club! I can't get to your RR for some reason (system ask me to log in when I'm already logged in), will try later, but it looks like you had a good time! Edited by markz 2014-09-22 4:08 AM |
| 2014-09-22 8:57 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by S_Franklin99 First Tri event is in the Books!! Felt good, had a good time except swimming. Caught a lung full of water at 150m and never recovered. Here's the link for my race report: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-edit.asp?raceid=270... I need to work on my swimming... Congratulations! Welcome to the club! Did we warn you that it is addicting. Your time was good especially for using a mountain bike. Good report too. Just a couple of things based on your report. -Xterra usually has a promotion on their wet suits through this site. I bought a full length long sleeve vortex for $150.00 and my daughter bought the sleeveless for $120.00. If you buy off of ebay, don't buy from a salt water state, Salt water turns the neoprene brittle. -A road bike (even a cheap one) will add about 2 mph onto your speed and bike shoes 1-2 mph. You can find some good used ones, especially in Colorado. I bought mine off of ebay. -We all suck at swimming. I had a swim coach tell me I swim like a barge. Keep practicing, you will get better. Sam - Congratulations. Your first one is in the bag! Great job!!! Agree with Jim's comments. One of the areas that I think are key for swimming is time on the pool. I've read extensively and am starting to buy in to the thought that while technique is very important there are large gains to be made from swimming a lot. yes, if you hace glaring technical problems you should fix them, but the fine tuning of a stroke is not going to yield huge gains when compared to getting to the pool a lot and swimming a lot. Edited by trisuppo 2014-09-22 8:59 AM |
| 2014-09-22 8:58 AM in reply to: markz |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Weather did not cooperate at all for a long run yesterday. I settled for a short run on the treadmill late last night. Jackie 19 31:13:18 Dennis 18 21:14:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 14 16:09:00 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 13 15:11:22 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-22 9:05 AM in reply to: markz |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by markz Sam, congratulations! You are now a triathlete, welcome to the club! I can't get to your RR for some reason (system ask me to log in when I'm already logged in), will try later, but it looks like you had a good time! Mark- I had the same problem, I ended up looking up race reports from Sunday and finding his Oktoberfest race in CO. |
| 2014-09-22 10:07 AM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 419 clayton | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by markz Sam, congratulations! You are now a triathlete, welcome to the club! I can't get to your RR for some reason (system ask me to log in when I'm already logged in), will try later, but it looks like you had a good time! Mark- I had the same problem, I ended up looking up race reports from Sunday and finding his Oktoberfest race in CO. me too! I also keep getting an IIS7 banner when I jump directly to BT.com. anyone know if this is BT problem or IE? EDIT: Chrome fixed the IIS7 isue but still cant follow the link without re-entering PW. EDIT-EDIT: you can also right click on Sams user name and select [races] from the dropbox. I had a well deserved weekend off and looking forward to my recovery week :-) Its finally starting to come together and I am now allowing myself to get excited for the race=5wks. Edited by markhodges1973 2014-09-22 10:24 AM |
| 2014-09-22 10:28 AM in reply to: markhodges1973 |
Veteran 419 clayton | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success ok done with the repeated edits, sry ... has anyone considered or actually tried CrossFit as a form of strength training ? My concern is that CF seems too much like weight lifting and regardless of form those deep squats with 180lbs looks like my knee will blow out! comments .. .? |
| 2014-09-22 1:30 PM in reply to: trisuppo |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success 5.6 mile runch 45:22 Jackie 19 31:13:18 Dennis 18 21:14:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 15 16:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 13 15:11:22 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-22 1:45 PM in reply to: markhodges1973 |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by markhodges1973 ok done with the repeated edits, sry ... has anyone considered or actually tried CrossFit as a form of strength training ? My concern is that CF seems too much like weight lifting and regardless of form those deep squats with 180lbs looks like my knee will blow out! comments .. .? I have never done CF, but I do strength training a couple of times a week. Primarily, because I have a son who is about to turn 14 and is naturally filled with testosterone and HGH, and he wants to do strength training. We use a bowflex with a high number of reps and lighter weights. I am not looking to put on bulk only strengthen and I don't want to damage his growth plates, so no heavy lifting. Also, I wanted to control it and make sure he uses proper technique and is smart about it. So, I choose to do it with him. Plus its 45 minute on just him and I doing something physical, it has turned into good bonding time. As for legs, I don't do squats. Even when I was younger and lifted heavier weights they were never comfortable and I was concerned about damaging my back, so I just don't do them. For legs I do hamstring curls, leg extensions and calf lifts. I know ever triathlon workout plan seems to call for squats, I just never felt comfortable or safe doing them. I prefer to focus on core work back, abdominals, chest, and shoulders. |
| 2014-09-22 2:17 PM in reply to: JBacarella |
Veteran 419 clayton | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by markhodges1973 ok done with the repeated edits, sry ... has anyone considered or actually tried CrossFit as a form of strength training ? My concern is that CF seems too much like weight lifting and regardless of form those deep squats with 180lbs looks like my knee will blow out! comments .. .? I have never done CF, but I do strength training a couple of times a week. Primarily, because I have a son who is about to turn 14 and is naturally filled with testosterone and HGH, and he wants to do strength training. We use a bowflex with a high number of reps and lighter weights. I am not looking to put on bulk only strengthen and I don't want to damage his growth plates, so no heavy lifting. Also, I wanted to control it and make sure he uses proper technique and is smart about it. So, I choose to do it with him. Plus its 45 minute on just him and I doing something physical, it has turned into good bonding time. As for legs, I don't do squats. Even when I was younger and lifted heavier weights they were never comfortable and I was concerned about damaging my back, so I just don't do them. For legs I do hamstring curls, leg extensions and calf lifts. I know ever triathlon workout plan seems to call for squats, I just never felt comfortable or safe doing them. I prefer to focus on core work back, abdominals, chest, and shoulders. Jim, great use of time spent with your son! I know I need to do strength to prevent injury and improve all round, but can never find the enthusiasm/time/commitment; seeing a CF offer on groupon made me consider it; but those big bulky looking guys doing deep weighted squats concerns me more ... Hmm ... guess i'll swimg by the gym tonight and check it out/talk to the coaches. |
| 2014-09-22 5:12 PM in reply to: trisuppo |
Expert 1255 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Jackie 20 32:07:41 Dennis 18 21:14:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 15 16:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 13 15:11:22 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-22 11:04 PM in reply to: jackiep |
| 107 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Monday Double. 45 minute spin class, power intervals, at lunch. 30min swim after dark. I'll start keeping score in October... |
| 2014-09-23 3:44 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 1609 Gold Coast Australia. | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Thanks Jim, found it. Sam, good job again! |
| 2014-09-23 7:17 AM in reply to: markz |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Since Mark H. brought it up, and everyone, except Mark Z is going into the off season, is there some other type of exercise/physical activity being done other than the big 3 swim bike run. If so what are you doing and why? Is it to improve a specific area of weakness, a mental break from S/B/R or is it just for fun? As, I said in a prior post, I started doing strength training with my son, and in December I will start playing indoor soccer (that's for fun). Just wondering what we have going or planned. |
| 2014-09-23 7:51 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
| 353 Conroe, Texas | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Stayed out to late Saturday night with friends and family(Which I never do) so no long run on Sunday. Adding Monday and Tuesdays work outs. Jackie 20 32:07:41 Dennis 21 24:31:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 15 16:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 13 15:11:22 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-23 8:04 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
| 353 Conroe, Texas | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Since Mark H. brought it up, and everyone, except Mark Z is going into the off season, is there some other type of exercise/physical activity being done other than the big 3 swim bike run. If so what are you doing and why? Is it to improve a specific area of weakness, a mental break from S/B/R or is it just for fun? As, I said in a prior post, I started doing strength training with my son, and in December I will start playing indoor soccer (that's for fun). Just wondering what we have going or planned. Jim- The wife and I have discussed going to Yoga classes for the winter at our local Y. I am really hoping to focus on my core muscles in the off season in hopes to reap the benefits in my swim. I still plan to S/B/R with more emphasis on the run since I have a half marathon in January and March. I am down to 220lbs but would like to see another 10lbs come off in the off season. I just can't seem to rid myself of this damn muffin top so I'm hoping the increase in running and a cleaner diet will help me lose it before next season. |
| 2014-09-23 8:17 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
| 353 Conroe, Texas | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by markhodges1973 ok done with the repeated edits, sry ... has anyone considered or actually tried CrossFit as a form of strength training ? My concern is that CF seems too much like weight lifting and regardless of form those deep squats with 180lbs looks like my knee will blow out! comments .. .? I have never done CF, but I do strength training a couple of times a week. Primarily, because I have a son who is about to turn 14 and is naturally filled with testosterone and HGH, and he wants to do strength training. We use a bowflex with a high number of reps and lighter weights. I am not looking to put on bulk only strengthen and I don't want to damage his growth plates, so no heavy lifting. Also, I wanted to control it and make sure he uses proper technique and is smart about it. So, I choose to do it with him. Plus its 45 minute on just him and I doing something physical, it has turned into good bonding time. As for legs, I don't do squats. Even when I was younger and lifted heavier weights they were never comfortable and I was concerned about damaging my back, so I just don't do them. For legs I do hamstring curls, leg extensions and calf lifts. I know ever triathlon workout plan seems to call for squats, I just never felt comfortable or safe doing them. I prefer to focus on core work back, abdominals, chest, and shoulders. X2 I never really felt comfortable with squats either. Back in my younger days when all I did was strength train I always skipped the squats because I could feel all the pressure going straight to my lower back and I was worried about doing some major damage. I have taught my 16 year old son the same lessons your teaching to your son Jim. I thought it would be so cool to have a 350LB chest that I worked out 5 days a week with heavy weight and I have regretted it since. When working with heavy weight my appetite was out of control and I got HUGE! Not cut, no definition what so ever, all I cared about was bench pressing 350lbs. I tell my son this story a lot to discourage him from lifting heavy weights. Just my 2 cents!! |
| 2014-09-23 12:59 PM in reply to: sawyer1206 |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success 1 hr on the drainer. The Sufferfest Fight Club Jackie 20 32:07:41 Dennis 21 24:31:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 16 17:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 13 15:11:22 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-23 3:43 PM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 1609 Gold Coast Australia. | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Originally posted by JBacarella Since Mark H. brought it up, and everyone, except Mark Z is going into the off season, is there some other type of exercise/physical activity being done other than the big 3 swim bike run. If so what are you doing and why? Is it to improve a specific area of weakness, a mental break from S/B/R or is it just for fun? As, I said in a prior post, I started doing strength training with my son, and in December I will start playing indoor soccer (that's for fun). Just wondering what we have going or planned. No off season here Jim, you are right. Since I live near the water, kayaking is my choice. I just love being on the water and doing some upper body workout at the same time. Weights don't motivate me much, only occasionally I would pick them up. I'm also thinking of picking up yoga again. |
| 2014-09-23 6:11 PM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success 6.25 mile run this morning. This offseason I want to swim more but also begin lifting to strengthen my upper body. Jackie 20 32:07:41 Dennis 21 24:31:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 16 17:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 13 19:45:00 Mitch 14 16:01:24 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 |
| 2014-09-23 6:24 PM in reply to: trisuppo |
Veteran 419 clayton | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success adding SBR from last two days. Jackie 20 32:07:41 Dennis 21 24:31:00 Mark Z 17 18:25:00 Jim 16 17:54:22 Gabe 09 11:36:41 Mark H 15 21:15:00 Mitch 14 16:01:24 Joe 12 12:52:26 Kate 04 04:00:07 I see afew reference to yoga ... has anyone had positive results/impacts on their performance after doing yoga? Mark. |
| 2014-09-23 6:32 PM in reply to: markhodges1973 |
Expert 1109 Guatemala | Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success Sam, congratulations on becoming a triathlete, well done and get ready for lots of fun! It took me almost a week to recover from my China trip and a cold that I developed during the trip, so having a hard time getting back into training shape. However I do need to step it up quickly as I have the NYC Marathon in just a little more than a month. I was really bummed out to hear about the cancellation of IM Lake Tahoe and feel bad for friends and the other athletes that were ready to race. I almost ended up doing IM Tahoe and bailed at the end b/c of my China trip and am glad I did. I already had the 2012 NYC Marathon cancelled on me the day I arrived and it is the worst feeling. Adding 2 x 7 mile runs, 1 x 19 mile run and 2 drainer workouts
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