kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 4)

Sorry Bill about being that close, I imagine despite how smoking fast your race was, missing by that much stings!!  Still that is smoking fast!!

You might sweat more than you think you do DJ, the humidity level where you are would have it evaporating.  I know when I was out west in a dryer climate I learned that I was still sweating as much, just didn't finish workouts with soaking wet clothes like I do here.

Oops, that wasn't the post I wanted to write. Someone hit send while malnourished, and cramping. So, here goes:

Had great race! A huge PR and beautiful weather. It was a good way to end "running" season. Also, while training for it, ran my first "ultra" trail run and PR'd some shorter distances (HM and 10k). Looking forward to getting back on the bike and starting tri season with a solid run base.

Oh man... that is tough to be sooooo close.  Though CONGRATS on the PR, that is an amazing time! Glad you are in better spirits about it.

I just bought the Giro Atmos - it is sooo light!  Found it at REI for $80 (over 50% off) - so I had to get it!

Oh, wow, Bill, you are awesome.  Congratulations on the PR.

Several years ago I had a friend focusing on qualifying for Boston.  He'd already come close twice.   He came all the way down to New Mexico to do a marathon here, and as he came into the stadium for his last lap he realized he wasn't going to make it.  So he picked up his 11 month old and jogged around the track with her, high fiving the crowd, etc.

Then after he finished he found out about the 60 second grace period, which he WOULD have made.  Oops.

I raced a 10K today and had a PR, too, by several minutes!  So maybe some of our early season consistency is starting to pay off.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend, whether racing or training...

Jaime

Thanks for the suggestions about the cassette.

I found a great deal on Amazon.  My 11-28 is on its way!

Great job Bill!  I can't ever imagine running a marathon that fast!  Take some pride in your accomplishment.

Woot!!!! Congrats on the PR, 3 minutes is huge!!!!   

Not sure whether to be happy for your friend to enjoy the moment w/ his family or sad that he didnt BQ - I guess both!

OK - Here is my bio-ish:

Story: I am 47 years old.  I have taught some form of fitness since leg warmers and thong leotards were instyle.  For you young'in, that's the early 80"s.  I currently teach outdoor fitness classes, train people for foot races of all lengths (one mile to marathons).  I am a relatively new triathlete.  I have been training during the winter-spring season for 4 years for Tri's.  I haven't done a ton of Tri's though.  Last year, I trained for the Orangeman Tri in Dana Point, CA.  Got sick the week of the race and did not compete.  I did an intermediate level training last year for the HIM, and think I overtrainined and had achilles tendonitis at the end of the training.  My training has not been very focused so far this year. I will be doing The OC TRI Olympic length in 3 weeks and have a couple sprints scheduled before the HIM in September. Most of my run training is not geared for me, but for my clients.  I have one run a week that is all for me.   The swims trainings are OK.  My speed for the run and swims are average.  However, I know nothing about cycling and suck at it.  This is a major weakness for me.  In addition to the outdoor fitness classes and runner training, I volunteer my time for many fitness based things; teach choreography for kids musicals, train kids in accumilated marathon running programs, and do cardio conditioning and speed training for my kids soccer and basketball teams through out the year.  So bottom line,  I am ready to NOT be the leader/trainer and want to follow someone elses advice and guidance.  I am really looking forward to your mentoring!

Family Status : Married 15 years with three kids - 14, 11, and 10  My 10 year old has done a tri and loves it.  It is a shame it so darn expensive to do races, because she would do more.

Current Training : My tri training really started about two weeks ago, it was sporatic prior to that.  I will follow free BT HIM 20 week program starting end of May.  I will tweek it a bit, but will follow it for the most part.

This Past Year's Races: OC Tri Olympic, and several foot races of different lengths

2013 Races: OC TRI Oly, Semper Tri Sprint, Pacific Coast TRI Sprint, Orangeman HIM, and Esprit de She Triathlon sprint

Goal: I would like to be much faster on the Bike, and improve my hill climbing. I do have a cheap bottom of the barrel road bike, but I know the engine is the only thing I can fix in this situation.  Also, I would love to get my husband back into tris.

Hi Jaime,

There is the Orangeman HIM in Dana Point CA in late September.  It is challenge.  It has a 28 mile hill climb and a few mile running in the sand.  It would be great to have a partner in crime...

Rita

Hi Ken,

Here is the Orangeman link http://goforwardracing.com/orangeman-triathlon/

Rita

Oh, wow, Rita, that looks like a fantastic HIM.  And my sister lives in South California, it would be a great trip.

I'm going to have to think seriously about it.  One thing is that although I'm a confident swimmer, I've never swam in the ocean, and I won't have a chance to try it much before the race.  How is it in that area?  I'd also have to figure out transporting my bike, which is a little daunting, but doable. 

Decisions, decisions...

Jaime

I have heard that Leadman is a tough race. 

What is your training plan James?

I sounds like you are somewhere in the Orange County area Rita, I spend some time out in Temecula and used to spend a lot of time out there.  Lots of good cycling going on with some great routes to build climbing skill.  I would start by seeking out a weekly group ride with one of the cycling stores. 

Beautiful area! 

Congrats on the PR Jaime!!

Great job with your race Jennifer!! Woo Hoo!  Way to go!

It's Melanoma Monday!  My wife and mother in law are both survivors of this dangerous cancer.  Please use sun screen, have any suspicious spots checked early and stay out of tanning booths!!

Hey everyone,

I did it!

I set out back in January to run my HM under 2:00 and I did it. I averaged around 9:00 for miles 1-10 then I picked it up and averaged 8:40 for miles 11-13. It was a struggle at the end but I kept it together and finished strong.

I had a few down moments this winter. I was sick a few times and I felt like my training was never really "on" any any point in time. I really thought I'd be running more like a 10 min/mile this weekend but everything just seemed to come together yesterday.

I'll have a race report up in a few days! Ken thanks for leading this group.

PS - There was a great outpouring of support for Boston. It was nice to see.

Bill that's an awesome race! I can only dream.......

Mind if I go another round with the group?

NAME: Meulen/Brian

STORY: I'm 38 years old. I had an athletic background in HS/College. I played baseball, basketball and golf in HS and played golf in College. I weightlifted through College and ended up pretty bulky. That bulk turned to fluff pretty quick after that. I was basically your typical party animal kid through my twenties. I got married at 24 and continue to pack on lbs. till I was in my 30's. I ended up being north of 215 (I quit weighing after that in denial! ). At 6' 1" with a small frame I was pretty pudgy. It was about 4-5 years ago I finally said enough. I got back into the gym and started trying to lose weight. I then bought a hybrid bike to ride around the block because I was too heavy for my knees to run much. It was about 5 years ago I did my first indoor tri. I could barely swim across the pool! I met some poeple mountain biking after that and they sucked me into mtb racing for a year. The following year I came back to tri's and have been here ever since. My first outdoor (real tri) was Xterra Ft. Custer 4 years ago. I've done several since then, including Racine 70.3 2x now.

FAMILY STATUS: I'm married to my AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL wife Anne Marie. She's in my cornor at every event and she even does some training and racing with me. Couldn't ask for anything more!

2013 Races: I started the year with a the Palos HM pacing my dad, then going back to Ft Custer to do the Xterra again.  From there it's off to Kansas for the HIM and then Muncie for another HIM.  I'll finish off with the Naperville Sprint tri again and the USAT Nationals in Milwaukee (already qualified).  I may add a couple in there here and there.

WEIGHTLOSS: I'm definitely one that struggles with weight. I just lost 10lbs to get back to 170. I'd like to be more close to 160 and possibly under this year. I've been working with a coach and he has me on a diet for the next 3months.