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It sounds like everyone had a good weekend - and it was training-full

Stacia, let me know if you want to get together - absolutely no pressure! I know you are visiting friends.  If you want to ride, my roommate is very generous and will let you borrow her roadie - we could do a nice ride!  

I did a 40 mile ride today and it was good - the way back I was struggling with the wind, but all in all it was a good afternoon to ride!  I did skip my scheduled swim, but I figure I'm neither running nor riding tomorrow so I can do the swim and some weights.  My poor legs hurt!

Have a good night!

Norine 

Melissa,

Great job on your run/walk yesterday!! Each one of us started at a different level and we all share the desire to improve and get better. Starting is the hardest part of all. You seem to be running/going in the right direction! I am a big fan of HRM too and think that as long as you train under control - you'll reach your goals safely.

In my case, the first few "runs" ended up being a slow jog out and a long walk back - on 1/2 mile distance. I remember that while doing this, I was coming up with so many reasons why I should quit - but I kept doing it. The last time I ran beforehand was about 19 years earlier...

Good luck!

What is your experience with online coaching?

Is it beneficial?

Is it considerably cheaper than personal training with a coach?

Also, how did/would you pick an online coach?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the detailed reply, Verna.

I can definitely see the value of having a coach. I am trying to check all my options though.

Verna, thanks for the info on your coach!  I considered getting one, but, I don't have a job right now, so that's on hold until I decide to work   I am actively looking, but just am not in a super big hurry to jump back into full time work.  Though whatever I actually decide to do won't be nearly as stressful as Iraq. *sigh* enough of me babbling... back to coaching.  One of my roommates works for Carmichael Training Systems and the level she coaches (cycling and triathlon) goes for $199/mo but that also includes like a personalized plan, 2 phone calls with your coach etc... But she's been good at answering my random questions   I was considering reduced rent in exchange for coaching (I own the house) but she's full up on athletes.  Maybe next year   Its crazy living here in Colorado Springs - all these pro athletes, the Olympic Training Center is 5 blocks from my house so we see crazy fast people going all the time! 

 Ok, I'm done for now Hope everyone had a good Thursday!

Norine 

Good luck and have a blast tomorrow Verna! 

Well, I did it!  I ran 3 miles in 29:07.  Score!  I was ready to be done at two miles but kept on pushing through.  I felt pretty good.  That being said, I was glad to see 3.0 come up and I could start slowing down!  I was tired.  Now I just have to work on being consistent.  There is always something to work on isn't there?  

I'm off to play a game with my boys.  Have a great day everyone! 

Verna,

Good luck on your race tomorrow.

Erica,

Way to go on sub 10 min/mile. Keep the hard work!

Have a great weekend everyone! 

Great job racing Verna!  Nice job sticking with it and finishing it.

Not much happened here this weekend.  A quick ride on Saturday on the stationary bike (get my bike back Wednesday) and a good bit of yard work but that was it.  Sunday was a nice Mother's Day.  My daughter made me a heart shaped box filled with Hershey Kisses.  She gives it to me and says, "you can only have one chocolate because you are on a diet."  Nice.  I love kids!  I spent the afternoon at my parents house and had a HUGE dinner.  Ugh.  I ate way too much but it was worth it!  

I am back on track this morning.  Ran two miles and swam 1400 or so.  I was really just working on my flip turns so I didn't keep track.  At least today I didn't miss the wall when I was flipping.  I still don't have my breathing down though.  Oh well, I'll work on them more tomorrow.  

Hope everyone else had a great weekend and a good Monday!

Verna, outstanding job in the race!  I read your race report and I think you are being way too hard on yourself Doubt gets all of us; run the race for you and noone else!

My weekend was relatively uneventful. I did go to a pizza thing hosted by the local tri club. Lately I haven't been terribly social, especially with people I don't know. And I knew NOONE at this gathering.  Two guys did try to recruit me for an 'endurance' swim class at the Y up on the way north end of town.  I did get connected with some potential bike buddies which is always nice.

Saturday I ran 2 hours - way easy. Sunday rode my bike to my boyfriend's and that was at an easy effort until the big hills.  Boy lives in a valley. Can't get around hills. Ugh. Legs very very tired.  

Tomorrow its supposed to SNOW so I could possibly skip the Garden training runs.  I'm not in the Army anymore. I don't have to run outside in crap weather!  At least that's the reasoning I'm giving myself!

Have a good evening everyone   Happy Training! 

Hi Verna! Great job on your race. No doubt that you managed to overcome a big hurdle on your way to the finish line - and just this in itself it huge!

On top of that - you learned a lot - and that is something that is priceless. It also means that next race you'll do better than before and more so in future races.

Don't forget to credit yourself on completing this race!

I had an okay weekend which started off on Saturday with a club (sprint) race - in which I did okay (improved about 2 minutes of my PR) - and learned (as always) some new things about transitions. And then on Sunday - I ran my longest run ever - trying to see if I qualify for an upcoming marathon - but realized that I am not really prepared for it as of yet. I need to have a better running base as well as better knowledge about nutrition and hydration. So in that "run" - I ended up running 15.0 miles and walking 2.0 more miles back to my car...

Nutrition scares me! I haven't trained for a long distance (yet, I have the marathon bug too) but I am not sure even where to begin when it comes to nutrition. I am good with water but I know that there will come a distance when I will have to figure it out. What distance does everyone start to bring nutrition along with them on a run or bike? What about tri's? Sprint/Oly? What is everyone's favorite? What about water/sports drink/etc? I have to go and pick up my bike today and I think I'll pick up a few gels just to conquer my fear of them and to see what is good and what is not. My kids should get a kick out of it too!

Me too.  I think the biggest thing is to start incorporating it into your training to find out what you can tolerate.  My stomach is super picky, and not very consistent in it's dislikes, so I have to try something for awhile before I decide whether it's good or not.  For me the key has been simple products without a ton of ingredients...and plenty of water for dilution.

Yay, you're getting your bike!!!!