BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! (Page 41)

pilotzs - 2010-11-02 12:12 PM

My October numbers are embarrasing.

So, on another note:

My Powertap is being shipped this week.  Once I get it, what else do i need/want to get some good eval out of it (once I hop back on the bike).

cornfed - 2010-11-02 8:11 PM

What computer did you get?  You'll need to get some software to analyze the files.   I use WKO+ and Todd uses Golden Cheetah.  Not sure what other people have.  WKO is nice because you can track everything not just cycling but it's 120 bucks whereas GT is free but only does cycling.

cornfed - 2010-11-02 8:11 PM

What computer did you get?  You'll need to get some software to analyze the files.   I use WKO+ and Todd uses Golden Cheetah.  Not sure what other people have.  WKO is nice because you can track everything not just cycling but it's 120 bucks whereas GT is free but only does cycling.

LostSheep - 2010-11-03 8:09 AM If I may, I'd like to brag a wee bit.

I've been gone to KY for the last 7weeks and then had a fairly large work related exam at the end of October. So, needless to say, my training has been lackluster. I managed to get in a few runs and a couple of bike rides while gone.

While I was gone, I made it a point to strongly watch what I ate knowing I wasn't training so much.

I came home and started getting dressed for work only to notice my khaki's didn't fit. My suit pants didn't fit. My blue jeans didn't fit. My dress shirts didn't fit. Everything was HUGE! My belt is pulled as tight as it'll go without me having to punch a new hole.

My wife remarked that I MUST go clothes shopping this weekend because I look like a bum with clothes 3 sizes too big. My 34jeans have a good 2 inches of extra waist. I can pull on and pull off my 36 dress pants with them buttoned. The neck in my dress shirts is a good 1/2" too big too.

And the funny thing, I still weigh in at 168. Weight wise, since I've started tri's I've dropped a little over 30lbs. My bodyfat has come down to the mid-high teens. I think I would like to get down to around 155-160 and hold there.

This feeling is absolutely amazing!

Another note on the same topic... my wife dropped our little girl off at the church daycare this morning. The preacher was there chatting it up with everyone when she got there. He actually asked if I was feeling alright because I looked skinny Sunday when he saw me. He was hoping that I wasn't fighting something and was still healthy.

Now, according to Mark's rule, doesn't that mean I'm within 10lbs to go? I can't remember how you're phrase went...

But, I've been pretty excited and thought I'd share a little bit.

titeloops - 2010-11-03 11:14 AM Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

LostSheep - 2010-11-03 8:09 AM If I may, I'd like to brag a wee bit.

I've been gone to KY for the last 7weeks and then had a fairly large work related exam at the end of October. So, needless to say, my training has been lackluster. I managed to get in a few runs and a couple of bike rides while gone.

While I was gone, I made it a point to strongly watch what I ate knowing I wasn't training so much.

I came home and started getting dressed for work only to notice my khaki's didn't fit. My suit pants didn't fit. My blue jeans didn't fit. My dress shirts didn't fit. Everything was HUGE! My belt is pulled as tight as it'll go without me having to punch a new hole.

My wife remarked that I MUST go clothes shopping this weekend because I look like a bum with clothes 3 sizes too big. My 34jeans have a good 2 inches of extra waist. I can pull on and pull off my 36 dress pants with them buttoned. The neck in my dress shirts is a good 1/2" too big too.

And the funny thing, I still weigh in at 168. Weight wise, since I've started tri's I've dropped a little over 30lbs. My bodyfat has come down to the mid-high teens. I think I would like to get down to around 155-160 and hold there.

This feeling is absolutely amazing!

Another note on the same topic... my wife dropped our little girl off at the church daycare this morning. The preacher was there chatting it up with everyone when she got there. He actually asked if I was feeling alright because I looked skinny Sunday when he saw me. He was hoping that I wasn't fighting something and was still healthy.

Now, according to Mark's rule, doesn't that mean I'm within 10lbs to go? I can't remember how you're phrase went...

But, I've been pretty excited and thought I'd share a little bit.

titeloops - 2010-11-03 4:17 PM I just installed Golden Cheetah and exported over a couple of my last rides. What the hell does all this mean??/

BamaDC - 2010-11-04 2:30 PM

That's why I'm sticking to WKO, I understand it.  Plus I like how it measures fatigue and freshness, thus indicating when you've peaked.

cornfed - 2010-11-04 3:46 PM

You can also combine running fatigue which I think is really nice.  I believe there is a way to manually add your swim workouts but since I'm not swimming much right now I haven't bothered to figure out how to do it.

How do you tell when you've peaked?  I look at the training stress balance but haven't figured out how to make since of it yet.

cornfed - 2010-11-04 3:46 PM

You can also combine running fatigue which I think is really nice.  I believe there is a way to manually add your swim workouts but since I'm not swimming much right now I haven't bothered to figure out how to do it.

How do you tell when you've peaked?  I look at the training stress balance but haven't figured out how to make since of it yet.

BamaDC - 2010-11-04 9:43 PM

I've got an article from Triathlete(Jan 2009), which was written by Michael Ricci.  He's the founder of D3 and post here on BT.  It's the best explanation of TSB, ATL, and CTL that I've seen.

PM me your address and I'm mail you a copy.

sand101 - 2010-11-06 2:56 PM Well guys - had a time trial today.  Used it as the long interval part of the critical power test for Jorge's winter program.  Yes, I know you guys are starting later.  Since I had this TT on the calendar I decided to go ahead and knock out the first couple pre-weeks and conform that around this TT.  Pretty happy with the results - 27:54 for 9.9 miles.  No aero gear whatsoever and it was pretty darn cold and windy.  The wind really knocked the speed down.  I did, however, manage to pump out 270 average watts (normalized power was 271).  Pretty happy with that.

Robert, sorry I didn't see you at the Vulcan.  Looked for you.  I froze my a$$ off waiting around for my wife to finish (which she did in 59:10 - awesome for her).

sand101 - 2010-11-06 2:56 PM Well guys - had a time trial today.  Used it as the long interval part of the critical power test for Jorge's winter program.  Yes, I know you guys are starting later.  Since I had this TT on the calendar I decided to go ahead and knock out the first couple pre-weeks and conform that around this TT.  Pretty happy with the results - 27:54 for 9.9 miles.  No aero gear whatsoever and it was pretty darn cold and windy.  The wind really knocked the speed down.  I did, however, manage to pump out 270 average watts (normalized power was 271).  Pretty happy with that.

Robert, sorry I didn't see you at the Vulcan.  Looked for you.  I froze my a$$ off waiting around for my wife to finish (which she did in 59:10 - awesome for her).

pilotzs - 2010-11-07 6:19 AM


Excellent. She must have been right in front of me.

Y'all, I'd like some feedback on my 10k run.  I've uploaded it in my logs.  You can view the splits and HR data by clicking the "Lap Data".  I kept a pretty comfortable pace the first 2 miles, between 2.5 and mile 4 was the steady climb (hardest part was 2.5 to mile 3.5).  I picked up the pace, but tried to stay comfortable at mile 4.  Mile 5 (steady downhill) and 6 I tried to pick it up, and I can't believe I ran the last mile at 8:38 (which is fast for me).  I finished giving it everything in the tank, which is supposed to happen.

I'd like feedback on my pacing strategy.  Does anything standout that I could have done differently and better for a 10k (started too slow, didn't push enough at the end, could have picked up sooner, etc.)  What can I do to improve from here, as this was my first 10k.  I met my goal of under 1 hour, and I want my next 10k goal to be 57 or better.

[email protected] - 2010-11-07 2:12 PM Bike is cleaned and ready for B2B.  I added a Hawk Bottom bracket over the weekend.  Going to see what the wheel builder aero jacket does for me.  If nothing at least it looks good.  This will be my first race with:

Louis Garneau Air Rocket Aero Helmet
Reynold Assualt Carbon Wheels
Hawk Bottom Bracket