BrotherTri’s - Triathlon Training Support Group - CLOSED (Page 4)

I'm been lurking here for a bit and realized you closed the Group today but if there is room for one more??  Maybe if I can include the table you're looking for....(it's the only bribe I could come up with ) 

Here is my bio:

NAME: RandyP / Randy

STORY: My 1st Tri was in 2005 and completed a number of events since then.  I mainly enjoy the longer 70.3 distance but with a few kids and health related issues I've had the last few years off.  I'm looking to get back into it as I really enjoyed the sport.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 3 kids ages 12, 11, 6

CURRENT TRAINING: How you train in general (what race distances in 2013 or any races so far in 2014, technical or not)

2014 RACES: Jan-HM, April-Marathon, July-70.3, Sept-70.3.  Will sprinkle in a few Olympics as they fit into training.  Long term goal of IMCdA in 2015

WEIGHTLOSS: Need to lose a bit especially after the holidays.

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: I don't take myself too seriously and like to have fun with it.  The learning never stops and I enjoy taking this journey with others and cheering folks on.  For me its about getting off the couch, competing with myself, and making a few friends along the way. 

Cheers,

EDIT:  updated group table

Thanks.  I edited the post above with the new table.

Originally posted by BrotherTri

Originally posted by ghyoc Decided to start the year with a swim, the weak(est) point. I did 1500m with a 500m freestyle test at the end (14:01min). A bit depressing to see everyone overtaking me

Well that is a very good start. I wouldn't worry about what others are doing. Their agenda is different and besides you are paceing yourself right. Always look at the big picture, training is a progression and adaptation. You will get better.

This is really great advice.  It is sometimes hard to remember that single sport focused people are able to put a bit more time and intensity into that sport (or a lot, depending) and that usually shows up in results.

I spent all of last year racing with meh results in single sport events, but much better in my tri's (at least by comparison to the single sport ones like HMs, 10k's, etc.).

Where it really shows up for me is in training.  If I run/ride/swim with runners/roadies/fish, I get CRUSHED.  But, I find that doing so really helps me up my game and understand each discipline a bit better - which I then try to bend to a tri-approach.

So, don't get discouraged!  Plan for your race and race your plan.  

Matt

I have found that simply logging my food makes a difference for me. I use the nutrition log here on BT (basic calorie counting), which isn't the best, but keeps me honest when I use it. 

Only reading lately has been "Born To Run" and "Iron War". Both were entertaining, but I wouldn't take either of them for more than entertainment.

Originally posted by jwthomas Now that is an another area for me that needs a lot more attention and effort on my part. I like to eat just about anything, especially good southern cooking (lots of fried food and fat) and BBQ. My dietary plan is simple; eat in moderation and workout more than I eat. So far it has kept me in decent shape but certainly hasn't helped me performance wise. I have tried several different recovery drinks (Gatorade, power bar, endurox recovery products) on a regular basis but I'm not sure if it is worth the money. I'm thinking about switching to regular chocolate milk, I have heard it provides the same benefits as the name brand products. Any personal experience with recovery products? BTW going for my second piece of sweet potato pie of the night, Sorry

I can't imagine life without pie.    Two pieces after a huge meal and weeks of constant pie eating, not so good.  Two pieces once in a while with workouts to be supported (and life to be lived, after all), prolly just fine.  Just my take on it, at least.  I don't bury myself in workouts to be able to eat badly, but I do like to have a sweet now and again.  Like most things, all about balance.

As for nutrition, we've run the gamut.  Went vegetarian for a couple years (except fish I caught and ducks/geese I brought home in the fall) - ended up putting on weight from the crazy cravings.  Now are really just sensibly omnivorous.  Lots of vegetables, but fish/chicken, too.  Still do red meat, but only once in a while and usually as part of something else (chunks and ground in chili, ground in a couple casseroles and - a family fave - RARE burgers on the grill).  More of a treat or ingredient than a staple, for sure.  Added a lot of trendy veggies the last several years (quinoa, chia, kale, etc.) - all good, but I don't see most of it as any different than the "usual" veggies (broccoli, lettuces, root veggies, etc.)… just more variety, which IS a good thing.

Just recently I've been trying to increase my protein consumption a bit.  I think last season I did a lot of carbs during the day (2 workouts most days, so was always trying to "fuel").  Now I'm trying to be less carby when not working out and save the sugars (starches are sugars, physiologically) for before and after workouts.  Again, not slavishly - more just balancing it out.

As for recovery, I like something with a protein:carb mix of about 1:2.  Greek yoghurt, smoothies (made with the right amount of yoghurt/whey/whatever), chocolate milk, pumpkin protein recovery pucks (the Better Half makes a mean recovery "puck" - bars, actually, but she has a way with words).  I try to get the first food in within the standard 30' and then another nibble for as long as the workout exceeded 30'.  So, after a 90' run, I'll eat something usually before I shower (a puck and a small container of choc. milk, a greek yogurt, etc.) and then nibble for 90-30=60 minutes after that first half hour.  Trick is, yet again, moderation.  I'll go for 200-300 calories in the first 30' and then by hunger/emptiness for any time after that.

Just guidelines, of course.  As I read the above, it sounds like I spend a lot of time thinking about food.  In point of fact, we don't.  These are just some general guidelines we follow around the house that shape our eating.  Lots of times when I hop right in the shower and don't eat anything, and others where I am so danged hungry I eat a full meal almost as soon as I get home!

OK - the "TLDR version":  Omnivorous diet, favoring veggies but making sure there is sufficient protein.  Recovery with 2:1 carb:protein for 30' after a workout (200-200 calories) and then nibble for as long after those 30' as the workout was over 30'.  Balance is the most important thing for us.

Matt

Year round and almost the exact same approach (if not brand) for gear.  

One thing I add is compression calf sleeves or sox as something in between a full additional layer and just one layer on the bottom for intermediate runs.

Another is a pair of windblocking compression shorts (windblocking only in the critical area, so not too uncomfortable - and a whole lot better than without).

I'll only run inside if it's unsafe outside or below zero without the wind.

Matt