JFord Bradleyd3 2013 Spring Group- Closed (Page 4)

I asked about the trainer because I found some trainer workouts on triathlon.competitor.com and I wondered if anyone else had used a set plan. I know when I work through intervals, gears, or speed sessions, I get alot more out of the trainer than just spinning for an hour.

Check them out herebut clicking JFORD RULES!!! LOL  (not a joke or anything,it is a true workout)

JFORD RULES

very tough week for me mentally.   I won't share details, but I had to go to a funeral last night.

My question is this:

how detrimental, if any, is it to do a workout in the morning such as running, then do the cycling in the evening or perhaps weights in the evening (for the legs)?  I just don't see myself getting 1.5-2 hrs on the bike in the morning.

thanks

I can't seem to do 1.5-2 hours on the bike in the morning, either.  I ended up splitting up a lot of exercises, mostly swimming in the morning, and running/biking in the evening.  I don't like doing long workouts before work.

Ooh, always tough to train above 90F!  Keep hydrated!  So- you're probably in the opposite side of your training plan than most of us, we're just trying to stay warm over our winter. 

Last time I was near Brisbane, it was October, and just the perfect temp!  Although, I did get lots of funny looks when I went out running early in the morning- most people were still stumbling home from the bars. 

Hope you didn't freeze!  We had a rare 63 deree F day here in Akron... quite the opposite for us!

Sorry to hear about the funeral!

To answer your question, I do double workouts twice a week. I run in the morning and then ride at night, there is no way for me to get it all in before work. I see no problems with it and have done it for two seasons!

Questions......

As I am slowly learning about bikes and looking to get one.  I am finding there is a huge difference between the stack and reach of road bikes vs tri bikes.  I have found that a stack of about 560 and a reach of 390 is very close to ideal for me.  I have found that I can get very close to that on road bikes but not Tri bikes.  I can get the stack close but the reach is 5-8 cm long, or the reach is on and the stack is 6-8 cm short.  I was measured for a road bike.  is there a different measurement to be taken for Tri bikes?  if not should I get closer on the stack or reach for the better fit?

Noel

Hello!  Would you take another?!  Would like to join!! Here's a little about me:

Name & Info: Elena /EV3110, 41 years old, married, 2 kids, cat, &new doggie! (soon-to -be-running partner!) 

2012 Races & Stats: Swim=79,860 (my weakness), Bike: 1098mi (also my weakness!),  Run: 594 mi.  March- Intern.Duathlon, May- Wildflower Sprint, May- MH Sprint, Jully-Vineman 1/2 Aquabike, Oct- 1/2 mary, Nov-1/2 mary.

2013 panned Races: March: Int Duathlon, April: 1/2 mary or possibly 21 miler, May: MH Sprint, July: Vineman HIM

Goals:  Improve all areas especially swim & bike.  Bring bodyfat down. 

Nope... didn't run.  It started hailing!  Stayed inside and did another trainer ride today after switching around some training sessions.  Looks like next weeks going to be a run heavy week now.

Welcome to the group Reneehoyos!  We are here to help and encourage, so please let us know what questions you have and how we can encourage you to hit your goals!

Finished in 53:16 so it is getting better... 10:39 swim (500m)  17:34 bike (6 mile stationary bike) and 22:24 run (2 mile track run).  So with 3 left to go I am on track to hit my 45 min time.  I think I can drop another 1-2 min on my swim with the help of a coach I have hired, and hopefully another 1-2 off the bike and 4-6 off the run.  Just have to keep training and working.

Just registered for the Kansas 5150 Sprint Triathlon.  now I need to decide the other 3-4 I want to do.

Thinking the Tinman Olympic and Mudwater Olympic for sure..might leave it at that for my first year of races.

Hi again.  Not sure if you missed me or if you just dont want me.  HAHA.  Is there still room for me?

--Elena

I've been putting together my training plan for this season and have some questions as to how people have approached training in between two longer (HIM) races, with the second being the "Priority" race.  For Syracuse 70.3 in June I have a 16 wk prep/base period, a 2-3 wk build, and then a 1-2 wk taper leading up to race day.  I have 8 weeks between races so following Syracuse I'm thinking

Recovery WK

2 Wk Base

Recovery Week

2wk Build

2 wk taper

Timberman 70.3 Race

If anyone has any experience with multiple races like this, I'd like to hear how they approached the training in between events and what worked or didn't work.

mkennedy0525 - 2013-01-14 8:22 AM I had a good solid week of training last week.  I'm hopeful to be able to do the same again this week.  Training may get a bit difficult as my sister has slipped into final stages of cirrohsis which will require a lot of my time at the hospital.  I will definitely need to get creative.  Fortunately I have a fantastic boss that allows me a lot of flexibility with my hours.  I will have to leave work early today so I can get my 2 hour bike ride in before driving an hour to the hospital. (oh yeah.  Did I mention that the hospital was an hour away.)   That is 2 hours I could be training!  But I wouldn't have it any other way!!!!!

While I understand the desire to train, you are making the right decision to be with your sister, there will always be triathlons to train for! Praying for your family.

I am going to close the group now, we are at 14 members counting Brad and myself. Here is a list of everyone for you to add to your friends list if you want, it will make it easier to drop by their logs. (again, if you can make your logs available to the group, it will help us encourage you more!)

Nadamson12

mkennedy 0528

Stuart_little_9

Todd13

BobV59

Warner1281

Devilsdlg

GotTorque?

ginger1

EV3110

reneehoyos

jjamesw12

jford2309

bradleyd3

please let me know if I missed anyone