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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I just picked up The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel. There is a large section on training plans. I probably won't get a chance to dive into it until the weekend. I'll share anything that I learn from the book. Grant |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good time of the day to Steve's group! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() poolgod - 2011-01-12 9:22 PM Hey Guys, Sorry about the empty post. I meant to comment on Grauch's post. I am in the same position he is. Beginner training plans are very short. I have a larger base than the maximum workouts in the plans. I am looking at the half iron training plans. I only have sprint distances planned for this season, but I am more interested in a great time than just finishing. Does anyone see a problem with training for a sprint with a Half Ironman program? I do not want to get bored with training and am looking for a challenge. Any feedback would be great. Thanks. Justin/poolgod - Robbinsville, NJ A HIM plan for a Sprint is pretty aggressive. If you can handle it OK but review and monitor it carefully so you don't over-train and injure yourself. There are usually two types of approaches, train just to be able to finish a certain distance comfortably or train for a really competitive finish time. I personally am trying to get all the distances under my belt and will then concentrate on getting faster/better. If you have the time and endurance for a HIM program, then you should do REALLY well at the sprint race. Again, just don't overdue it. -Steven |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() myred86 - 2011-01-12 7:29 PM All I know is that almost 50 year old Rob could royally kick 40 year old Rob's butt! Ooops- can we say "butt" on here? oh we can definitely say butt (and more) here :-). This forum needs to be fun, I personally don't mind if its not squeaky clean. Lets just make sure the BT police don't complain. -Steven |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Attached is the list of high-fiber and high-protein foods I put together for my friend. Maybe somebody here will find this helpful as well. Attachments ---------------- Nutrition.xls (26KB - 18 downloads) |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() margarita - 2011-01-13 1:39 PM Attached is the list of high-fiber and high-protein foods I put together for my friend. Maybe somebody here will find this helpful as well. Wow!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 2 more days left to get in some more training hours. Get out there or into the gym! Hope everyone is having a better week than me. Have only been able to run twice and nothing else. I got something nicknamed Handlebar Palsy while overdoing it on my new Tri bike last Saturday. 4 hrs in a new and uncomfortable position did me in. Apparently the pressure you put on your wrists, elbows and arms can damage the nerve that controls your fingers. If your fingers ever feel tingly after a long ride that’s why. It’s supposed to be temporary. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/399/handlebar_palsy_a_common_strain_in.html Well it’s been almost a week and I still have no control over my pinky and ring finger on my right hand. I’m seeing a hand specialist tomorrow and will also need to have my bike adjusted for this not to happen again. Wanted to make you all aware of it so that if you experience any weird feelings in your fingers you should look into getting a professional bike fitting to review your handlebar position and your overall position on the bike. I would advice that anyway for all riders to maximize comfort and power. -Steven Edited by stevepiv 2011-01-13 5:00 PM |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Muskwa2 - 2011-01-13 4:51 PM margarita - 2011-01-13 1:39 PMAttached is the list of high-fiber and high-protein foods I put together for my friend. Maybe somebody here will find this helpful as well. ![]() Wow!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!! NP. Let me know if you need more nutritional info. I have lots of useful info on my hard drive ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() stevepiv - 2011-01-13 5:38 PM 2 more days left to get in some more training hours. Get out there or into the gym!Hope everyone is having a better week than me. Steven, hope you get some good news from the doctor tomorrow. At this point, I cannot ride my tri bike as it is just so very uncomfortable. I'll be taking it back to the store. Going back to Trek. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks! Everyone I talk to says it took a long time to adjust from a road to Tri bike. We're not the only ones. |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks for your thoughts Steve. I still have a couple of weeks before I dive into a 20 week program, as I am aiming for a late July race. So I hope to build on my swimming base before then. depending on how that goes, I will pick an appropriate plan. I hope you get some good news from the doctor tomorrow. Thats good info on the handlebars. I picked up a Y2K online last fall and did some self fitting based on what I found online. I think you just convinced me to pay for the professional fitting. Can anyone offer some advice on where to get fitted in Central NJ. Not sure if there are rules against naming actual bike shops or not, but I have heard very good things about a few shops out by the beach. I want to get this one right, cause I am 5'8" with short legs, so I am on 650cc wheels and a small frame. I am comfy on the bike, but it needs to be fitted correctly. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() poolgod - 2011-01-13 10:48 PMThanks for your thoughts Steve. I still have a couple of weeks before I dive into a 20 week program, as I am aiming for a late July race. So I hope to build on my swimming base before then. depending on how that goes, I will pick an appropriate plan. Just dropped you a pm on the fitting info, give those guys a shot by appointment it will certainly be worth your time.I hope you get some good news from the doctor tomorrow. Thats good info on the handlebars. I picked up a Y2K online last fall and did some self fitting based on what I found online. I think you just convinced me to pay for the professional fitting. Can anyone offer some advice on where to get fitted in Central NJ. Not sure if there are rules against naming actual bike shops or not, but I have heard very good things about a few shops out by the beach. I want to get this one right, cause I am 5'8" with short legs, so I am on 650cc wheels and a small frame. I am comfy on the bike, but it needs to be fitted correctly. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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New user![]() | ![]() Hey Steve, A little late coming to the party but wondering if you can squeeze one more into the group? Name: Troy - Sydney, Australia Family Status : Married - 13 years and have 3 kids
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks! I will check it out today. Its much appreciated. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Can anyone offer some advice on where to get fitted in Central NJ. Not sure if there are rules against naming actual bike shops or not, but I have heard very good things about a few shops out by the beach. I don't know of any rule against promoting shops here. I go to Jason @ Halters Cycles in Monmouth Junction. He's very knowledgeable and a great guy to know. Him and his crew maintain 6 mile run, an awesome mountain biking course in Somerset. -Steven |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OspreyTriAhtlete - 2011-01-13 11:59 PM
Goal #1 Do not drown!!!! Hey Mike, Your goals sound identical to mine when I started this just before turning 40. I didn't drown but I did walk a bit during the running piece of my first sprint. Nothing wrong with that at all. Its all about getting to the finish line in one piece. You're going to love it. I regret buying a brand new bike when I started. Great bike, Trek 1.5, but I would have done just as good with something off Ebay or Craigslist. Once you get good, you'll want to upgrade and you don't want to be kicking yourself for spending a lot on your first one. Welcome to the group and good luck! -Steven |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yamato - 2011-01-14 5:22 AM Hey Steve, A little late coming to the party but wondering if you can squeeze one more into the group? Name: Troy - Sydney, Australia Hey Troy, I logged on to close the group and here you are. Just in time! Always room for one more, especially from my favorite place in the world. Sounds like you've caught the bug and are well on your way. With Bondi Beach in your back yard you'll have no problem improving your running game. Glad to have you in the group. -Steven |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey folks, We're officially closed for new members. Welcome again everyone! Just as a reminder, please post your weekly summary after Saturday's training. You can use this format: (Sunday through Saturday totals) Type, time, distance Swim = 3:30 8,250 Bike = 1:45 31 miles Run = 1:07 5 miles Other = 2:00 7 miles mountain biking Any colorful comments would be great. I'll pick up everyone's posts and send out a summary by Sunday night. Again, this isn't a competition, just something to keep everyone motivated. I'm already bummed knowing that I will have little to show on this week's summary. Motivation to do more next week ![]() Have a great weekend everyone! -Steven |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Steve, any chance that we can do this Sunday? My weekly logs tallies on sunday and I am not sure if TP will reconfigure what the week is? |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I hit the floor laughing when I watched that video on your Blog; OMG, hilarious!!!!!! Edited by Muskwa2 2011-01-14 2:41 PM |
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New user![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Steve and everyone else, The last few weeks I've been running and biking. Looking at the plans, the sprint plan will only challenge me in the swimming and the OLY I'm not sure I'll have enough time to do it. I'm thinking of making a custom were I do more then the sprint and less then the OLY. I'll try the sprint for a week, but I think I'm going to do the running and biking with ease. Any thoughts? |
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New user![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() margarita - 2011-01-13 2:39 PM Attached is the list of high-fiber and high-protein foods I put together for my friend. Maybe somebody here will find this helpful as well. Thanks! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Since we're now closed, what's the easiest way to find our group? I have been finding it via the open group- I'm afraid I won't find us if there isn't a good way? Oh yeah- I'm still off of running for at least three more weeks. Making good progress on the heel spur / PF though. Doc taped me up yesterday so I couldn't do the Master's swim practice this morning (boo!). He also gave me a snappy looking boot to wear at night. He said it works great except for light sleepers. Guess what- I'm a light sleeper! Been tired all day. Did get a 12 mile trainer (drainer?) ride in after work though. Number won't be too great this week for sure. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Muskwa2 - 2011-01-14 3:40 PMI hit the floor laughing when I watched that video on your Blog; OMG, hilarious!!!!!! What video?? |
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