GordoByrn's Group Full for the Spring (Page 4)

cjhild - 2009-04-14 6:15 PM

Hey Gordo, what do you think on this one?

GordoByrn

it is not optimal to get run over

mtntord - 2009-04-14 8:27 PM There is a lot of talk about swim training by sets. I have just been going for time. I started with 30 min and now I do 35-45 min depending on what's going on an how I feel. When I started I would take more water breaks and do backstroke. Now it is almost all freestyle. What is the benefit to doing sets over this? Matthew

mtntord - 2009-04-14 8:34 PM Heart rate question. I use a basic Timex HRM to help me pace mostly my running. It has taken me a while to not burn out in the first couple miles by going to fast. I started with the 220-age and at 28 my max is 192. However, for my runs I average about 173-180 bpm or 90-93% of my theoretical max. As I kept up just over a 9 minute mile for about 6 miles today I don't think I am overdoing it. As I understand if I ran at 93% of my actual max for an hour I should be hurting pretty bad by the end. Is there another way to check my max heart rate so I can establish some accurate zones? Matthew

cjhild - 2009-04-15 8:29 AM

Agreed.

I did the calf raises yesterday (3 sets of 10, double leg).  Right behind my knee is pretty sore on both sides, especially when I flex my calf.  I am not sure if it is muscle soreness or a tendon/ligament (I don't know the composition of the lower leg, or anything else for that matter) but it doesn't feel like muscle.  Do you think this is something I should back off on, or just maybe soreness?

GordoByrn

Why don't you reduce overall intensity for 48 hours (but keep training) and see what happens.

cjhild - 2009-04-15 4:01 PM Hey Suzy,

When you were working through PF, did it bother you when you were actually running?

Reno8 - 2009-04-16 8:21 AM If the inter-web-net-thingie crashes I guess it is my fault....I just posted a swim workout.  That's right...I got in the pool this morning.

I won't lie and say I loved it but it was not bad for not being in there for over 4 weeks.  I'll be starting from scratch again on the 0-1650 Plan (although I want to look at the one that was listed on our groups thread).  I had planned to do an Olympic race in May but life in general and lack of funds got in the way of that happening, so I lost all motivation to get wet on a regular basis.  My first tri race this year now is a Super Sprint in June so I have plenty of time to prepare for that and still build my base back up for the HIM in Sept.

Steve

BTW....Suzy (SSMinnow) is going to ROCK Boston on Monday.  She is my HERO 

SSMinnow

hurt all the time, including every step I took running

SSMinnow - 2009-04-16 6:05 PM Hey G

As soon as this marathon is over, I need to turn my attention to my first tri which is on 6/7.  It is a 800y/29m/10K and it will be my first attempt at something other than a Sprint.  Given my injury and long rehab I have not done any brick work since August, but I know I can do each distance individually without issue.  Knowing I will need at least a one week recovery post Boston,  what kind of approach should I use to get ready in 5 weeks?  should I think about it differently given I want to do a HIM in September?

Thanks
Suzy

BabsVa - 2009-04-16 6:57 PM

I have a HR training Q. Lately, been using my HRM in the pool and it has been interesting: feel like I'm really working but the HR is only in the 130's. (RHR is about 54 and max? is about 178?)

I've had swim form looked at by various coaches and videoanalysis (not lengthy, but it was illuminating) and get generally good comments. I do know my toes do not point - they cramp up if I attempt it.

So - when I attempt to swim faster, I find HR quickly shoots up there (as does stroke count) but speed does not. Any ideas? Thanks, Barbara

InsertNameHere - 2009-04-17 5:48 AM First off, good luck in Boston Suzy. I'm sure you'll do great.

Sorry I dropped off, we lost our internet connection for a few days.

Still trying to get a decent training plan together that I can do up here but I'm having some issues. I started looking at some of the articles on endurancecorner.com as well as a few other things for ideas and am still trying to come up with a balanced plan.  If anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it. The only equipment I have access to right now is an inclined bench and a pair of dumbbells. I hesitate to use the dumbbells too much as they're an old pair of adjustable weight bowflex ones that have issues with the weights falling off. The only two exercises I need to do are pushups and situps to ensure I can pass my PT test. I'm also planning on using the hill here for cardio and part of a leg work out. Most of the hill is at about a 45 degree angle and at about 7,000 ft elevation just walking up it is a workout. I also need to get it out of my head that if I don't feel drained with my muscles burning after a workout that I didn't do anything useful.

Hope everyones training is going well.

Rob

Ken in AZ - 2009-04-17 8:46 AM Gordo
OK, I need to get some consistency and structure into my routine.  I have a race I would really like to target in August, so roughly 17 weeks out.  In trying to keep "healthy" as my number one goal, this race is for fun and enjoyment, as well as a weekend away from the sweltering Phoenix Valley...

I am focusing right now on 3 strength training sessions a week.  The strength piece was really lacking, and working with a CSCS/ (18X Ironman, so he is familiar with tri training) has been helping. 

My question -- am I better off doing a sprint program that does 3x per week per sport, or stick with 2x per week per sport?  For a while now, I have been using the PC Coach program (Pigg/Maffetone) and it basically spits out a program based on MAF tests and number of hours training a week.  I would like to get your input on the best way to approach the frequency piece.

Hope all is well.  We should have beautiful weather this weekend for nice, enjoyable bike and run...

ken