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phoenixrising404 - 2007-05-10 7:51 AM

Prof, what do you think of this plan? (It was free and on some site I found awhile back)

androgenie - 2007-05-10 4:14 PM



I'm already registered for:

The MS 150 (a two day charity bike trek....and I'm trying to raise money for it, so if you would like to help me out, I appreciate it): June 9-10

MinneMan Sprint tri: June 30

Danskin Sprint tri (Chicagoland): July 8

Probably Turtleman Oly: Aug 11

Iron Girl Du: Sept 23

And now, probably, the half Marathon )

Robb - 2007-05-11 7:21 AM

Well it hasn't even been 2 weeks off of work yet and I don't think I can ever go back!  (except I have to lol).  The weather has been more than perfect and I cannot get enough of it.

Last night I went for a jog down at the park with a friend.  We didn't get down there until late so we actually ended up running along the river right at sunset.  It was so beautiful the whole sky was pink and even the water was a mix of orange and red.  And a bunch of little geese chicks had just been born so there were little yellow fur balls all over the place.

Had a nap when I got home and couldn't get back to sleep so went for a run this morning at 5:00am again.  This ended up being sunrise which made for a nice run again.  

It got me thinking about how much I have missed out on by waiting so many years to start this active thing.  I have seen so many things and been so many places I didn't even know existed.  Doing things I thought were meant for people with special genes who have been doing it since they were 4 years old.

My buddy and I always say on our rides, "Somewhere right now, there is someone sitting on the couch watching what we are doing on T.V. and here we are actually doing it"

  

watergirl777 - 2007-05-11 12:34 PM

Hey Pene, there is a really great and simple to follow training plan for free on runnersworld.com- its called Smart Plan because you actually enter data about yourself and then it gives you times that you should be training at. You enter your last "race time" but I just used a good mile time and then how much you train now and then you can choose your "long run" day and exactly how many weeks till your race. It then spits out a program with recommended training paces and a week by week slow increase. I used it for my half marathon training and it was exactly the right amount of time for me to run.
While you are there, check out Kristen Armstrongs blog- she writes about running, being single mom, etc,- recent posts havent been as good but earlier ones are better.

Its just another one to look at but I think you might get bored just doing 1 of 2 weekly plans, and this is a great plan for those who really want to avoid injury and build slowly.

Question for Prof: How do you mix training for tri's with training for a running race? I have a few sprints scheduled for the summer after my big olympic tri in 6 weeks- but my half marathon is end of October. I currently am running 3x week tri-trainingn but ran 4x week when I did my half-marathon training- Should I just start increasing my long runs towards the end of the summer? My last tri could potentially be in September.

So, Im toying with the idea of entering the lotto for the New York Marathon, its on November 4th- my birthday! I have a few girlfriends who are thinking about it too but they are much better runners than me. The half marathon was excruciating but I had fun. I think if I lost a bunch of weight, a full marathon would be more realistic. I guess I could always walk half of it but that sounds awful to me too. Its about 2 weeks after my half marathon in San Fran- Prof do you think that would be ok timing wise or too soon?

watergirl777 - 2007-05-13 7:07 PM

Thanks for the advice prof,, now that my ankle is better i will start trying to increase my longer runs. Im at about 6 miles now, Im sure I can go longer but I never have enough time! This olympic tri training takes up much more time than sprints! The longer cycling time is what kills me, I just did my "long ride'" of 2.5 hours. ugh, it didnt feel too good I have to say. the last half i was draggin, just trying to make it home without stopping. Im tired today though, I was tired when I started and I figure it would be a hard ride.
How's your training going Prof? You have your Alcatraz coming up-do you feel ready??

Mark Stanley - 2007-05-13 9:09 PM

Hi

I have posted my race report here:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

The one thing that I didn't mention (and maybe I should) is that I hit a tree avoiding a buffalo on a piece of single track. Hit my head and the side of my ribcage. This morning I have a huge headache (not concussed so don't be concerned) and I can feel a very (very) tender point in my top right two ribs. I suspect a tinsy wincy fracture! This would go some way towards explaining the stabbing pains in my chest wall during the run!

Overall, I enjoyed it immensely in hindsight. At the time I wasn't so sure!

This triathlon lark is fun!

PS Thanks for all the support and tips. I enjoyed my celebratory beer(s) last night and got an excellent massage although I fell asleep so can but assume that there was no happy ending.

HelenR - 2007-05-13 10:53 PM

Heh gang-

--firstly- congrats Mark and Malph- bravo, well done boys!!!

-had an amazing Mothers Day- just got back from a 2 and 1/2 hr drive from Mississauga- finished the 1/2 marathon in..... 2.20 !! Yeh- it is done!!! Felt pretty good- think I could have pushed myself a little ( kept my pace conservative- felt I could have kicked it up a notch)- will have to work on this. Lots of spectators/volunters- very well organized. I had fun and enjoyed myself, concentrating on just relaxing (maybe to much???) More importantly- spent the day with my girls- my youngest daughter (21 yr old) was a spectator and our bag handler- and cheering her Momma and older sister on, while my oldest daughter (24)- ran her first marathon- 4:40- so proud of her. What a great day we had!!

-anyway- now to concentrate on swimming/biking more and organizing tri schedules. I'm sure I'll sleep well tonight!!!

-Helen

phoenixrising404 - 2007-05-15 8:34 PM Does EVERYBODY have PMS these days???? Yes, Positively Magalicious Sex, just as you suspected.  lol Where are ya'll?? Sucked into the morass of end of school year $hit. Aren't you?? Plus, in my case, a like, tripled work load at the mo'.  Okay, it's official. I'm ditching the expensive Nike running shoes and going with the cheapo no-brand Walmart shoes. I'm faster in them and my feet don't hurt in them.  What size do you wear - all I can wear is Nikes - I'll buy 'em from you if they're 7 1/2 or 8's. Huh, who'd have guessed.... I'm having a super rotten hair day and need your advice. What in the world do you do as a female tri person when you have to wear a swim cap, then a bike helmet and then run and not have your hair in your eyes??? Do you chop it all off and look rather like an ex Marine? Or do you go with some sort of shorter style that you can put lots of mousse and gel and crap in but not have it all buzzed? Or do you layer it and hope you can still pull it back in a pony tail? And then there's the fact that a pony tail won't fit under your bike helmet and makes the swim cap stick out funny in the back......Or, do you try to get someone to French braid your hair the day of the tri???? Maybe I should go with a nice skunk look--you know, dye it jet black with a blonde stripe....... I do the French braid thing - which then, on me, looks like something you scrubbed your skillet with, but whaddya gonna do?  At least all the head paraphenalia (sorta) fits.  I saw a picture of Jodie Foster's new hair do and I HAVE had three different individuals come up to me at various times in my life, like when I'm sitting at McDonald's or whatever, and tell me I look JUST like her. I almost kissed this one woman when she said that, cuz it totally made my whole month. But I dunno, it's a bangs look and I'm not really a bangs sort of gal. Or maybe I should dye it dayglo PINK???? And wear it spikey and then dress all in black for the rest of my life...... (cuz WHAT do you wear besides black when you have pink hair????) Don't even suggest the Sinead O'Connor look. My head is funny shaped. Trust me. Help!!! Send me pictures, suggestions, whatever!!!!

phoenixrising404 - 2007-05-15 9:34 PM

Okay, it's official. I'm ditching the expensive Nike running shoes and going with the cheapo no-brand Walmart shoes. I'm faster in them and my feet don't hurt in them. Huh, who'd have guessed....

Robb - 2007-05-16 12:45 AM

Well everyone, it seems that the January-May mentor program is over   I personally have learned a tremendous from you all and thank each and everyone!

I am actually going to join another group I think for the May-Aug, just because I consider myself a beginner still.  I'll be watch all your training logs and look forward to future race reports!   

Good luck everyone!