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My limiter is biking. I say that knowing I am a slower runner, but I think that I have more to gain by working on the bike. I don't think I could gain a whole lot on the run yet- not enough base miles on the old legs yet.

So, what am I doing? Not much presently- just riding the trainer. Will be hiring a coach this spring to help with it. During the season I ride about 60-70 miles per week. Long ride is in the 30-40 mile(2-2.5 hours) range. Need to up that long to 60-70(4-4.5 hours) and total weekly mileage to at least 100 miles. From what I understand, time in the saddle helps more than anything!

LOL, I don't really doddle, but my area is so hilly, so it may seem like I ride slow. Usually, I can do the 15 mile jaunt that I normally do in about 1:05. Those weekly rides I pretty much try to maintain my best speed. The longer rides on the weekend are slower, but not so much so. 30 miles in about2:15. I have not done my LT on the bike, though I have done it on the run. My run LT was 177, I've heard your bike LT is usually about 10bpm less. I hit that quite often when I am huffing and puffing up a hill. Really, it's that hilly. I can't wait to go to the lower part of the state this spring when Derek fishes and train on some flat areas- I want to see what I can do when I'm not going up a hill! (It seems like there are more uphills than there are downhills, LOL).

I've lost about 10 lbs since I rode on the road last, and I want to lose another 15-20, so I'm sure that will help me to be able to go faster then.

Riding on the trainer I know won't do a lot for me except keep me used to being on the saddle. I've upped the resistance a bit, so who knows. I start with my coach in March right before daylight savings kicks in.

Interesting article. I think one of the first things my coach does is establish the HR training zones. This should be an interesting spring!

I wasn't offended, I knew what you meant by doddling. Living and riding in such a hilly area, it's kind of hard to just ride easy- I need to see if I can download the elevation profile of the route I take during the week. It's got what I consider steep hills, although they aren't mountain steep. The biggest part is that you hardly can recover from going up one hill before you are hit with another. Riding the bike is what helped me strengthen my quads which eliminated my knee problems I got while running. It's amazing how it all fits together.

I am super psyched about my coach. I can't wait to see what she's gonna help me achieve!

Here is the elevation profile of the route I typically take during the week(spring/summer/fall). I think it's pretty hilly, but I don't know how it compares to what others do.

I think you'll be fine starting the swim training then as long as you have a decent swimming background. 500 meters is the equivalent of 20 laps in a 25 meter pool. That doesn't sound hard, but when you are going as fast as you can, it isn't easy. That being said, I started swimming in April for an August race last summer and I fared ok. I wasn't thrilled with my time because I had done faster in training, but I was not last. The swim portion is so small relative to the time spent running and cycling that you probably won't lose more than a few minutes anyway by waiting to start swimming.

Congrats on the 20 lbs! That's awesome! 

You might have PMS!! (Just kidding- I couldn't resist)

Mndiver- yeh I meant lengths, we've just always referred to a length as a lap. I know it's not right, but it's a 34 year habit, LOL.

DTraub- Can you get a jogging stroller and have some one on one time with one of your kids that way? How about a burley to pull them along with your bike?