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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sh it Brian, I thought you weren't gonna hang out w/ my group since you had your own! ![]() Meulen - 2011-01-02 11:56 AM Crap!!! I'm behind on the QOTD!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ladies, don't listen to him, I'm not into throwing a ton of money away on the bike. I like to think of it as an investment ![]() RE: the swimming, no I didn't do any of the TI workshops, just got the DVD and a couple of the books and did a sh*t ton of drills and spent time in the pool. I was fortunate enough to get a video of my swimming and have somebody who is a much better swimmer than I pick apart my stroke and give me some tips. You won't win the race in the water, so my philosophy is just get to a point where I'm comfortable swimming the race distance I have targeted w/ a MOP finishing time. Some of you Type-As might want to go faster :D |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() shmeeg - 2011-01-02 4:43 PM Sh it Brian, I thought you weren't gonna hang out w/ my group since you had your own! ![]() Meulen - 2011-01-02 11:56 AM Crap!!! I'm behind on the QOTD!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ladies, don't listen to him, I'm not into throwing a ton of money away on the bike. I like to think of it as an investment ![]() RE: the swimming, no I didn't do any of the TI workshops, just got the DVD and a couple of the books and did a sh*t ton of drills and spent time in the pool. I was fortunate enough to get a video of my swimming and have somebody who is a much better swimmer than I pick apart my stroke and give me some tips. You won't win the race in the water, so my philosophy is just get to a point where I'm comfortable swimming the race distance I have targeted w/ a MOP finishing time. Some of you Type-As might want to go faster :D Hah!!! I just thought I'd come in and stir the pot a bit! LOL ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jay, answers to your questions: How is your swimming? Weak to very weak. Do you know how to swim? Yes, I can swim freestyle. Breast stroke hurts my hips; not sure if that's poor form or poor flexibility. What's the furthest you've swam so far? I haven't swam for so long that I'm sucking air after 100m. Do you have access to a pool on a regular basis to practice? Yes, I do. ~Brian P. Edited by nikuman 2011-01-02 9:53 PM |
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Member ![]() ![]() | ![]() Wendy, Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out! Brian P. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() nikuman - 2011-01-02 7:52 PM Jay, answers to your questions: How is your swimming? Weak to very weak. Do you know how to swim? Yes, I can swim freestyle. Breast stroke hurts my hips; not sure if that's poor form or poor flexibility. What's the furthest you've swam so far? I haven't swam for so long that I'm sucking air after 100m. Do you have access to a pool on a regular basis to practice? Yes, I do. ~Brian P. The stuff Wendy linked to is good if you already have a decent stroke. If you're interested in improving form and technique, I would recommend either a Masters group if there's anything available over there or you might have to go the self-taught Total Immersion method route that I used. It takes some dedicated practice, but it's a pretty efficient way to swim. |
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New user ![]() ![]() | ![]() This is tough to keep up with if you don't check it for a 3-day weekend! First Race: Albany, OR Sprint Tri, 4/17/11. ? Swim 750, Bike 12.4, run 5k.Fav discipline: Cycling I guess (although I don't own a road bike at this point) followed by running and swimming, i.e. trying not to drown. I'm skipping week 1 on the swim focused 16-week Sprint program due to travels, starting today on week 2. Thanks for keeping me on track! -JOel |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() I have a question for our mentor and anyone else who wants to respond!Ran my second 5K New Years eve and did better than first- I am a slow jogger plus my 14y son ran in place of my husband who got sick and he has never run ( I joked with him and said I can't recall ever seeing him walk fast-it is pretty true). Saturday I started having asthma symptoms which got much worse SUnday. It was wierd because I haven't had asthma symptoms in 2 years or more- I discovered dairy is a trigger for me and I really need to be strict about avoiding it and with the holidays a bit snuck in. Anyhow I am not asking for medical advice- I went to my MD and I am also a nurse so I think I am covered there. My question is- I haven't done a thing sinc the race(except for a family walk on Saturday). I am a little stressed about having so many days off but don't think I can really expect to restart much until Wednesday at the earliest. I Guess my question is what do you all do during sick days? I plan to totally rest tomorrow- like not leave the house type rest. I am a mom of 3 so I usually spend most of the day running here and there but I am trying to call in help for tomorrow and take it easy! Thanks for reading! Oh and Happy New Year! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sick/injured days are not fun! I'm new to this training stuff, but I sprained my toe last week and had to take a few days off. My personal guess would be this: if you are really sick, rest so that you get better faster. If you feel less than 100%, but not really bad, try to do whatever you can. For example, my foot hurts too much to run, but I can still get on my bike so I do. A slight cold I'd run though, but maybe dial down intensity. Hope you feel better soon! saongiri - 2011-01-03 4:22 PM I have a question for our mentor and anyone else who wants to respond!Ran my second 5K New Years eve and did better than first- I am a slow jogger plus my 14y son ran in place of my husband who got sick and he has never run ( I joked with him and said I can't recall ever seeing him walk fast-it is pretty true). Saturday I started having asthma symptoms which got much worse SUnday. It was wierd because I haven't had asthma symptoms in 2 years or more- I discovered dairy is a trigger for me and I really need to be strict about avoiding it and with the holidays a bit snuck in. Anyhow I am not asking for medical advice- I went to my MD and I am also a nurse so I think I am covered there. My question is- I haven't done a thing sinc the race(except for a family walk on Saturday). I am a little stressed about having so many days off but don't think I can really expect to restart much until Wednesday at the earliest. I Guess my question is what do you all do during sick days? I plan to totally rest tomorrow- like not leave the house type rest. I am a mom of 3 so I usually spend most of the day running here and there but I am trying to call in help for tomorrow and take it easy! Thanks for reading! Oh and Happy New Year! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() So I went looking at road bikes today! My budget is to stay close to the $1000 mark more or less, and there are two bikes I'm considering. First - Trek Lexa S and second - Specialized Dolce. Specialized I like a little teeny bit more, but they cost more too - I feel like I'd get more bang for my buck with the Trek (for a $1300 model I'd get better components, I'd spend like $1500 on Specialized to get close to the Trek model). I'm in Canada, which may make the prices seem higher to you! Anyway - tell me I should go with the Trek right? Thanks! |
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New user ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey everybody wow lots to catch up on! QOTD: Which discipline is your favorite and why? i guess running probably because I've been doing it the longest i haven't biked or swam until today. Oh and speaking of swimming i got my butt up and out the door at 5:15 in the morning to hit the pool. Yay me...until i got there and everyone was doing laps faster than i could get in the pool lol it was pretty embarrassing and i forgot my goggles probably because i don't use goggles normally. Trying not to worry about it and remember we all have to start somewhere. Funny i thought the initial program i picked out would be too easy boy was i wrong hehehe Thanks everyone who posted swimming links!!!! I need it bad! Brian thanks for all the pointers on the bike. i really have know idea what i need. I really don't want to spend much more than $300 (sorry Jay) because this is such a new hobby to me. does it really matter what kind of bike? i guess i mean if i were to get a decent mountain bike instead of a road bike? My first tri will be a tester so if i don't really like it it would be nice to have a bike i can take on trails. Also i rode bike today, kind of forgot how unforgiving the seats can be. Then i imagine myself in a wet bathing suit can anyone say chaffing? yikes! Any tips? Was also surprise how my legs felt when i got off. How in the world are you supposed to run like that? lol practice, practice, practice i guess ![]() i think thats it |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sorry everyone, I won't be on quite as much over the next week, I'll have to do most of my catching up in the evenings. I'm starting work at a new unit and don't have a desk yet :D |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() saongiri - 2011-01-03 3:22 PM I Guess my question is what do you all do during sick days? I plan to totally rest tomorrow- like not leave the house type rest. I am a mom of 3 so I usually spend most of the day running here and there but I am trying to call in help for tomorrow and take it easy! Thanks for reading! Oh and Happy New Year! I rest when I'm really sick. Your immune system is already compromised, if you do a hard workout it can extend the duration of the illness when you beat up on it more. I find that you don't get in a quality workout most of the time when you're sick anyway so it's better to just rest and then ease back into training when you are well. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() joelg11 - 2011-01-03 10:11 AM This is tough to keep up with if you don't check it for a 3-day weekend! First Race: Albany, OR Sprint Tri, 4/17/11. ? Swim 750, Bike 12.4, run 5k.Fav discipline: Cycling I guess (although I don't own a road bike at this point) followed by running and swimming, i.e. trying not to drown. I'm skipping week 1 on the swim focused 16-week Sprint program due to travels, starting today on week 2. Thanks for keeping me on track! -JOel Cool, I'm racing my first tri this season that weekend also! I just found out there is an outdoor lap swim pool open here that I can start using this week. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() lsmapp - 2011-01-03 3:43 PM So I went looking at road bikes today! My budget is to stay close to the $1000 mark more or less, and there are two bikes I'm considering. First - Trek Lexa S and second - Specialized Dolce. Specialized I like a little teeny bit more, but they cost more too - I feel like I'd get more bang for my buck with the Trek (for a $1300 model I'd get better components, I'd spend like $1500 on Specialized to get close to the Trek model). I'm in Canada, which may make the prices seem higher to you! Anyway - tell me I should go with the Trek right? Thanks! Awesome! Did you get on them? You will want to go w/ the bike that is the most comfortable. Cheaper isn't always better ![]() |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I got on both - neither felt more comfortable really, just a little odd after being used to a mountain bike! A fitting is included at that price and a discount or a little free gear, but that's for either bike. I'll go back and try both again before I purchase! |
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New user![]() | ![]() Rachel I'm not an expert by any measure but last summer when I realized how long it had been since I had done any swimming to speak of, I hired a swim instructor for a week. It was amazing how much better my stroke became with just a few hints here and there. When we finished he also gave me a list of drills to work on. Laura |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rachel5576 - 2011-01-03 7:04 PM Hey everybody wow lots to catch up on! QOTD: Which discipline is your favorite and why? i guess running probably because I've been doing it the longest i haven't biked or swam until today. Oh and speaking of swimming i got my butt up and out the door at 5:15 in the morning to hit the pool. Yay me...until i got there and everyone was doing laps faster than i could get in the pool lol it was pretty embarrassing and i forgot my goggles probably because i don't use goggles normally. Trying not to worry about it and remember we all have to start somewhere. Funny i thought the initial program i picked out would be too easy boy was i wrong hehehe Thanks everyone who posted swimming links!!!! I need it bad! Nice work! Pay no mind to everyone else. You're there for your improvement, not theirs. Besides, they're probably just interested in getting their own w/o completed before work too. Brian thanks for all the pointers on the bike. i really have know idea what i need. I really don't want to spend much more than $300 (sorry Jay) because this is such a new hobby to me. does it really matter what kind of bike? i guess i mean if i were to get a decent mountain bike instead of a road bike? My first tri will be a tester so if i don't really like it it would be nice to have a bike i can take on trails. This doesn't have to be an expensive sport, spend as little on a bike as you want. There's nothing wrong w/ riding a mtb, plenty of people race on them. Most races have a MTB category that you can register for also. Also i rode bike today, kind of forgot how unforgiving the seats can be. Then i imagine myself in a wet bathing suit can anyone say chaffing? yikes! Any tips? Was also surprise how my legs felt when i got off. How in the world are you supposed to run like that? lol practice, practice, practice i guess ![]() i think thats it Most folks race in a one or two piece tri suit. The shorts have a small chamois in them that will give you a little padding on the bike, but its not so huge like cycling shorts that it's uncomfortable for the swim or run. Yep, gotta practice running off the bike. It will pay off on race day! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() lsmapp - 2011-01-03 7:42 PM I got on both - neither felt more comfortable really, just a little odd after being used to a mountain bike! A fitting is included at that price and a discount or a little free gear, but that's for either bike. I'll go back and try both again before I purchase! That's good. If they're going to fit you to the bike, then you probably won't go wrong with either. What kind of pedals are you looking at? Cages for regular running shoes or some sort of clipless? |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ljee64 - 2011-01-03 7:46 PM Rachel I'm not an expert by any measure but last summer when I realized how long it had been since I had done any swimming to speak of, I hired a swim instructor for a week. It was amazing how much better my stroke became with just a few hints here and there. When we finished he also gave me a list of drills to work on. Laura Good advice Laura. If you aren't interested in 1-on-1 lessons, if there's a Masters swim group near you, that's supposed to help also. I am going to check one out at the local Y here. |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The salesman suggested maybe a simple cage style (it was plastic material) for now, and get into clipless when I'm comfortable on the bike and ready to spend the $$. I liked that idea, because I'd rather spend more on the bike now, accessories later. I have a helmet and bike shorts already, so keeping aside worries about pedals I only need to spend on a couple water bottle holders. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ^^ good salesman. Glad he's not pushing a bunch of stuff on you that you don't want. Sounds like you're about ready to hit the roads! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just popping in to say Hi! Great to see you heading up a mentor group this year Jay, have fun! ![]() |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() thought I'd post what I am doing to get ready for the swim- it is a 2 part program- starts with 0-700 then goes on to 700-1650 (which is a full mile). I think it is very untimidating and works- you'llbe surprised! She says you should be able to get up to a mile swim in 6 weeks. The other maybe controversial issue some might have is she says not to focus so much on technique at first while many swimmers will say technique is everything. My plan is to follow her workout and then my husband and I are also going to take a class at a local community center that is geared to improving stroke and endurance. http://ruthkazez.com/Zeroto1milePreamble/pre-zero.html Edited by saongiri 2011-01-04 7:26 AM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() norcal_SAHD - 2011-01-03 11:21 PMJust popping in to say Hi! Great to see you heading up a mentor group this year Jay, have fun! Hey David, thanks for stoppin in. Drop by any time.![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() saongiri - 2011-01-04 5:25 AMthought I'd post what I am doing to get ready for the swim- it is a 2 part program- starts with 0-700 then goes on to 700-1650 (which is a full mile). I think it is very untimidating and works- you'llbe surprised! She says you should be able to get up to a mile swim in 6 weeks. The other maybe controversial issue some might have is she says not to focus so much on technique at first while many swimmers will say technique is everything. My plan is to follow her workout and then my husband and I are also going to take a class at a local community center that is geared to improving stroke and endurance. http://ruthkazez.com/Zeroto1milePreamble/pre-zero.html One important thing she mentions is that it will take at least 3 swim sessions a week to see improvement. If you don't have a swimming background only going twice a week won't do much for improving your endurance in the water or much for technique. |
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