TEAM RFP (Relentless Forward Progress) CLOSED (Page 4)

Originally posted by EV3110

HI Team!

Thx everone for the warm welcome! For several of you that asked, yes I did (haven't in a while tho) foam roll and stretch the weeks following that half mary. Its currenty at bay. I don't feel pain when I run but will sometimes feel that 'tickle'. Its then that I slow down and take it easy.

KC- First day of training! Yeah! Nice job. When is IM Lake placid again? I do like to stalk...errr.. keep tabs on those racing IM and HIM.

Lou- That is a supurb race schedule. Impressive! Way to have it planned out! The half mary is this weekend right? How are you feeling about that?

Anyone train with a club? I went to a meeting at a LBS. Becky Lavelle a pro triathlete is starting up a race team/club. I am very interested and am pretty sure I will participate In the group. Its been something Ive thought about doing with other local clubs but just didn't have the nerve to introduce myself to a bunch of (what seemed like) hard-core athletes (I can be a wimp like that). It seems like a good time for me and Id love to see how a pro would train me.

Originally posted by pnwdan

Hi All,

I'd like to join this group. I've read through the different groups and this one just called out to me. This will be my second season of triathlon but I still feel like a beginner. Bio has to wait as I'm about to embark on my first ever winter night ride.

Dan

Originally posted by pnwdan

My name is Dan. Male, 35 years old, live just north of Seattle.

STORY: I started running five years ago to help with loosing weight. I did drop 40 lbs over the course of a year, but that was mostly due to a low carb / calorie restricted diet and lifting heavy. The running was something fun to do since I got faster as I became lighter without much training. I stabilized at 170 lbs for a time until my son was born in June of 2012. He was too excited to be in this world and hardly slept, snoozing for 1-2 hours at a time. I became extremely sleep deprived and stopped lifting and running. Best time of my life, but I gained about 15 lbs in the 6 months it took to figure out sleep.

In January of 2013 my friends talked me into signing up for the Lake Padden Triathlon (in June). This would be my opportunity to loose weight, learn to swim, and learn to ride. My swim background consisted of splashing about in pools and lakes as a teenager, and my cycling background consisted of going off sweet jumps on my BMX as a kid. I got back on my low carb / calorie restricted diet and started going for short runs about once a week. I borrowed a mountain bike in April and started riding once or twice a week. I started swimming in May and quickly found I could barely swim 50 yards before I was gasping for air. I kept at it and slowly built volume. Two weeks before the race I bought my first road bike and clipless pedals.

Feel free to read my race report to learn how it went. The short version is the swim smashed me, the bike destroyed my legs, and the run was a painful series of cramps. This was an 800m swim, 21 mile bike with some nasty hills, and 5.2 mile run on gravel trail. I placed a humbling 253/270. Despite the suffering I was hooked and completed two more sprints over the summer.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with one son (1.5 years old!). My wife has been supportive.

CURRENT TRAINING: I've continued training since my last triathlon in September and average one SBR activity per day. My focus is the swim and I'm working hard to improve my technique with the help of a great virtual coach. While I can belt out a 35 second 50, my 500 yard time is only 9:30. My swims are at least 50% drills and I cover 5k - 8k yards per week. My secondary focus is loosing weight while building a running base. I run 15 mpw over 4 zone 2 runs. My cycling dropped off with the weather and I've made a conscious decision to let this slip until spring.

2014 RACES: My goal for this year is to complete my first full olympic distance triathlon, my first half marathon, and my first century ride.

My A race is the 2014 Lake Padden Triathlon on June 28th, where I hope to shave half an hour off my 2013 time. I will likely do the Issaquah Triathlon (sprint) since it's the first race of the season within a reasonable distance. I want to do the BLT again (Beaver Lake Triathlon) because it was a great event in clean water. For my oly race, it will be either ChelanMan, Black Diamond, or Lake Stevens. I'm very tempted to sign up for the WTC Lake Stevens HIM, since it's only a half hour drive from my home, but I don't believe I could find the time to train for it this year.

WEIGHTLOSS: Current weight is 166 lbs with around 6% bodyfat. Highest weight is 210 lbs and race weight for this season is 160 lbs. Loosing weight is hard. I'm 5'7" and have always been muscular (endomorph). My current weightloss plan is to only eat in the evening, skipping breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I usually train in a fasted state and avoid simple carbs.

Originally posted by gdelamora
How long do some of you go before you feel that you need to take a day off? For me it's hard to take a day off when I am training for a tri because I don't like going more than two days without doing one of the three sports.

Have a great evening,

Gil

Originally posted by Herb Doc

Hello. I would like to join the group. I have never been in a group here before- please confirm before I finish my bio.
I have some time here's a little. I am an adult-onset athlete in a lifelong weight struggle currently 48 yrs old. I did my first half marathon 2006 at Fox Cities and have done 2 a year since then. Started tri 2008? and typically do 3 a year. Last year first Olympic. Swimming is my limiter.
I like the name Relentless Forward Progress, and postings so far.

Status: Married with one son age 13.

Races: Seroogy 15K, Oshkosh 1/2, Cellcom 1/2; Aurora Baycare Tri-sprint; thinking of long distance at Ripon
Thanks
Anne Miller

Originally posted by kcgolf

Ok Team - 28 weeks of training starts tomorrow morning with a swim and run in the afternoon. I am feeling better but I will make the call on the workout in the morning based on how I sleep tonight and how much coughing I am doing in the morning.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Any words of encouragement / motivation / kicks in the A$$ / would be greatly appreciated

Here we go again LOL.

KC

Originally posted by gdelamora

As for me, I put in almost 6 hours of work this past week with one day of rest. I will carry that over to this coming week. The best thing is that I have been putting in some runs and the Achilles are holding up. So far no real pain just calf soreness.

Has anyone had to alter their technic or style of exercising due to an injury in order to keep doing that activity? Due to my Achilles tendon injury I changed my running style. I was always a heel striker and now I'm a mid-foot striker. Staying off my heels is important to me because it makes me feel like I'm not damaging them any further. I've been experimenting with mid-foot landing this since the summer and now that I have been running with little to no pain, I feel like I'm on to something. I have also been reading up on this issue and I have been trying to talk to as many experts as possible and changing my style of striking the ground as well as other adjustments has seem to be working for now.

Originally posted by EV3110

Anyone train with a club? I went to a meeting at a LBS. Becky Lavelle a pro triathlete is starting up a race team/club. I am very interested and am pretty sure I will participate In the group. Its been something Ive thought about doing with other local clubs but just didn't have the nerve to introduce myself to a bunch of (what seemed like) hard-core athletes (I can be a wimp like that). It seems like a good time for me and Id love to see how a pro would train me.

Originally posted by pnwdan

My name is Dan. Male, 35 years old, live just north of Seattle.

STORY: I started running five years ago to help with loosing weight. I did drop 40 lbs over the course of a year, but that was mostly due to a low carb / calorie restricted diet and lifting heavy. The running was something fun to do since I got faster as I became lighter without much training. I stabilized at 170 lbs for a time until my son was born in June of 2012. He was too excited to be in this world and hardly slept, snoozing for 1-2 hours at a time. I became extremely sleep deprived and stopped lifting and running. Best time of my life, but I gained about 15 lbs in the 6 months it took to figure out sleep.

In January of 2013 my friends talked me into signing up for the Lake Padden Triathlon (in June). This would be my opportunity to loose weight, learn to swim, and learn to ride. My swim background consisted of splashing about in pools and lakes as a teenager, and my cycling background consisted of going off sweet jumps on my BMX as a kid. I got back on my low carb / calorie restricted diet and started going for short runs about once a week. I borrowed a mountain bike in April and started riding once or twice a week. I started swimming in May and quickly found I could barely swim 50 yards before I was gasping for air. I kept at it and slowly built volume. Two weeks before the race I bought my first road bike and clipless pedals.

Feel free to read my race report to learn how it went. The short version is the swim smashed me, the bike destroyed my legs, and the run was a painful series of cramps. This was an 800m swim, 21 mile bike with some nasty hills, and 5.2 mile run on gravel trail. I placed a humbling 253/270. Despite the suffering I was hooked and completed two more sprints over the summer.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with one son (1.5 years old!). My wife has been supportive.

CURRENT TRAINING: I've continued training since my last triathlon in September and average one SBR activity per day. My focus is the swim and I'm working hard to improve my technique with the help of a great virtual coach. While I can belt out a 35 second 50, my 500 yard time is only 9:30. My swims are at least 50% drills and I cover 5k - 8k yards per week. My secondary focus is loosing weight while building a running base. I run 15 mpw over 4 zone 2 runs. My cycling dropped off with the weather and I've made a conscious decision to let this slip until spring.

2014 RACES: My goal for this year is to complete my first full olympic distance triathlon, my first half marathon, and my first century ride.

My A race is the 2014 Lake Padden Triathlon on June 28th, where I hope to shave half an hour off my 2013 time. I will likely do the Issaquah Triathlon (sprint) since it's the first race of the season within a reasonable distance. I want to do the BLT again (Beaver Lake Triathlon) because it was a great event in clean water. For my oly race, it will be either ChelanMan, Black Diamond, or Lake Stevens. I'm very tempted to sign up for the WTC Lake Stevens HIM, since it's only a half hour drive from my home, but I don't believe I could find the time to train for it this year.

WEIGHTLOSS: Current weight is 166 lbs with around 6% bodyfat. Highest weight is 210 lbs and race weight for this season is 160 lbs. Loosing weight is hard. I'm 5'7" and have always been muscular (endomorph). My current weightloss plan is to only eat in the evening, skipping breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I usually train in a fasted state and avoid simple carbs.

Originally posted by tmoran80

Hey Dan - welcome to the group. Glad you decided to come on board. I will take a look at your race reports his week. I also have a toddler (2 yrs. old) as well as a 6 and 9 year old and wouldn't be possible without a supportive wife.

I am kind of a nutrition freak so you have me concerned with the fasting while training plan. Not really sure what the benefit is to your training. I am really curious about that.

Originally posted by Lou_70

Well got the Disney Marathon done!

Ran a 5:45. It was just an awesome race and an incredible experience.

I cant wait to sign up again for it.

I ran a Negative split for the first time in my long distance race career. Ran 2 minutes faster on the back 13.1 over the front 13.1

Next ... time to move back into Half Iron training for Aprils race!!

Originally posted by pnwdan



I know I'm a nutrition freak. I've been tinkering with my diet for years.

I don't fast for any training benefit. I do it because it's the only way I can consistently loose weight other than counting calories. I've never lost weight with just exercise. My appetite goes through the roof and I can out-eat any training plan. Between a demanding job and family life I have precious little time for SBR, so cutting food out of 80% of my day is an efficient way to loose weight and have more time for training. Did I mention my wife is a stay at home mom who loves to bake and make amazing dinners? :-) This diet just works for me. Once I hit my weight goal I'll start eating breakfast again.

I would not race in a fasted state. I make sure to take in some carbs the night before and morning of a race. I have not figured out race day nutrition yet. I've tried Honey Waffles and Gatorade but didn't like either.

Originally posted by tmoran80

Good luck KC - hope the week has started off ok. I haven't had a chance to really check out your plan but I will try to take a look at this week. I am sure you are good as you know what it takes to get across the finish line - what is the goal for this IM?