Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 45)

JG_GreenCoast - 2011-02-20 7:07 PM

Great suggestion! I just happened to have one lying around so just threw it on...really didn't think of it so thank you!

I do need to focus on positive.  It becomes tough because exercise really is what makes me feel good and my mind healthy at all.  I am thrilled about that HM and I know it is so stupid but i just want everything to go perfect so I can keep exercising!  Hoping its better tomorrow! 

ctbrian - 2011-02-21 9:44 AM ok week one day one starts now.  providence HIM.

arkmann - 2011-02-21 12:32 AM Well since I'm still anonymous here...  I had a nasty spill today on the bike.  I was going slow on the bike route today when i clipped the chicken fence with the intersecting spokes on the top.  It left two big gashes on me, one on the neck and one on the chin.  Paramedics had to be called.  I had a tota of 17 stitches (10+7).  I'm probably gonna pass on the Desert  Triathlon International (3/6) and concentrate on the HIM on 4/17.  It was a sucky day but it's a good thing it didn't bled to much and there's no pain whatsoever.  I'll see how it feels in 3 days then I'll see if I can train.  I've been training for it since November (20 week plan) but safety is my utmost priority.

Yes, I am stubborn but I won't hit the water in 2 weeks but I will definitely hit the road (walk/jog) and the trainer (spinning) for sure.

My first question to the paramedic was, "When can I start training again?"  It was welcomed by a good chuckle and the statement, "You triathletes are a different breed."

akrenik - 2011-02-21 5:39 PM Got the 25min run +2hr bike+25min run workout in that I skipped yesterday.  YAY!!    That was a mental hump for me.  Gotta say, though.  After 3 hours with myself...I am kind of sick of me. haha

JG_GreenCoast - 2011-02-21 6:25 PM

Swam 1500 of my scheduled 3000 today.  Ankle definitely didn't feel good when i tried to kick with both and the swimming just felt a bit uneven and not so great.  I have such a heavy week of training and am worried because I've had such a lazy few weeks, and am swamped for work and still have a very tender ankle.  This is peak hours and I already am sucking.

I think to just set a precedent I'm going to go get my other 1500yds in even gimpy tonight.   I don't want to keep skipping workouts.  I have been so stressed from work and school and just want to hammer out 15 injury free hours this week and feel like i'm back in shape.  But, I don't think it's gonna happen

arkmann - 2011-02-21 2:32 AM Well since I'm still anonymous here...  I had a nasty spill today on the bike.  I was going slow on the bike route today when i clipped the chicken fence with the intersecting spokes on the top.  It left two big gashes on me, one on the neck and one on the chin.  Paramedics had to be called.  I had a tota of 17 stitches (10+7).  I'm probably gonna pass on the Desert  Triathlon International (3/6) and concentrate on the HIM on 4/17.  It was a sucky day but it's a good thing it didn't bled to much and there's no pain whatsoever.  I'll see how it feels in 3 days then I'll see if I can train.  I've been training for it since November (20 week plan) but safety is my utmost priority.

Yes, I am stubborn but I won't hit the water in 2 weeks but I will definitely hit the road (walk/jog) and the trainer (spinning) for sure.

My first question to the paramedic was, "When can I start training again?"  It was welcomed by a good chuckle and the statement, "You triathletes are a different breed."

popsracer - 2011-02-21 8:01 PM Have you thought about doing some sets with a pull bouy to take some of the pressure off your ankle?

arkmann - 2011-02-21 2:32 AM Well since I'm still anonymous here...  I had a nasty spill today on the bike.  I was going slow on the bike route today when i clipped the chicken fence with the intersecting spokes on the top.  It left two big gashes on me, one on the neck and one on the chin.  Paramedics had to be called.  I had a tota of 17 stitches (10+7).  I'm probably gonna pass on the Desert  Triathlon International (3/6) and concentrate on the HIM on 4/17.  It was a sucky day but it's a good thing it didn't bled to much and there's no pain whatsoever.  I'll see how it feels in 3 days then I'll see if I can train.  I've been training for it since November (20 week plan) but safety is my utmost priority.

Yes, I am stubborn but I won't hit the water in 2 weeks but I will definitely hit the road (walk/jog) and the trainer (spinning) for sure.

My first question to the paramedic was, "When can I start training again?"  It was welcomed by a good chuckle and the statement, "You triathletes are a different breed."

akrenik - 2011-02-21 8:27 PM

I agree with Steve.  Use the pull buoy.  When I had a bum ankle I swam with a neoprene brace on it and did half of my workout as arms only. 

Steve-shot in the dark...do you know a Matt Vaughn?  He (My uncle) lives in Belingham

JG_GreenCoast - 2011-02-21 10:03 PM

I have to say...I doubt my reaction would have been the same.  I think you must just be a badass.  I'm no triathlete...yet. 

akrenik - 2011-02-21 5:38 PM

Oh crud!!!  Wow!  Glad there is no pain...it hurts me just reading about it!  Loved your question to the medics and their response.  haha.  Keep your spirits up.  You will be healed and back out there before you know it.

trigal38 - 2011-02-21
Yikes! That's scary. Hope you heal up quick!

cheekymonkeys1 - 2011-02-23 8:37 AM Great swim this am - 2300. Biked for an hour last night with a really short jog after, it felt good considering I did a HM two days prior :-)HORRIBLE weigh in today though. I have gained almost 6 lbs since beginning this plan. Clearly my nutrition is WAY off and I'm obviously to stupid to figure it out. At this rate I'll be switching from Athena to friggin Clyde :-(

miyutris - 2011-02-23 8:38 AM I am in week 1 of the 20 week beginner HIM plan. I did the 16 week olympic (2x, balanced), with 2x a week weight lifting thrown in, leading up to this to get a base.  I thought my volume would initially go down- WRONG!  I am definitely going to have to get used to the 2x per day workouts.  I am ready though... 19 more weeks until Ironman Muncie.

cheekymonkeys1 - 2011-02-23 8:37 AM Great swim this am - 2300. Biked for an hour last night with a really short jog after, it felt good considering I did a HM two days prior :-)HORRIBLE weigh in today though. I have gained almost 6 lbs since beginning this plan. Clearly my nutrition is WAY off and I'm obviously to stupid to figure it out. At this rate I'll be switching from Athena to friggin Clyde :-(