Bob Stocks' Group - Full for now! (Page 5)

Stuart, very well put! We have a winner!!! Once you have acheived this it's only a matter of more time in the pool to see the times really drop.

It's all about being consistent and increasing your miles slowly for the run and for the bike, well, it's all about T.I.T.S..

When I started running in 2004 I couldn't make it to the end of my road and back which was only a mile each way because my knees and back hurt so much. A winter of swimming to drop some weight and starting to ride my bike consistently in 2005 I was able to drop more weight and begin running again AT A 10 MIN/MILE PACE!!

Just keep at it and remember that we do this because it's fun!!

You are 100% correct with your analysis Bob. The key to swimming faster is being consistent with your workouts and spending more time in the pool. 

When you are doing sets at the end of a workout and you're tired, this is the time to focus on technique. There is a point that you will reach that I will call "Comfortably Numb". It's that point that no matter how hard or how easy your effort is you still go about the same speed. The more time you put in the pool the faster that "comfortably numb" pace will be.

As for the relaxed power I was referring to, both Rick and Stuart nailed the description. Rick set himself up with a warm-up that ended with a stronger effort then took a rest. The next 100 he did he was able to relax, focus on pulling with power and recovering relaxed and keep a steady kick. Doing a warm up like this and increasing the "relaxed power" distance each workout will help with keeping that pace longer.

STuart made a great point of not wasting energy by tensing up. I understand this is hard for many triathletes that aren't comfortable in the water but again, more time in the pool will help with relaxing in the water.

This is great stuff guys and gals!! Keep it coming!

It was an ugly scene at the office today.  AFter a long day of meetings a client of my law firm dropped off a tray of homemade fresh cannoli and xmas cookies.  That is unfair and just plain wrong.  3 cannoli and god knows how many cookies (dipped in the extra cannoli sauce he brought) later I am feeling sick... that 30 minute run at lunch probably didn't even out the calories so I guess I need to hit the trainer tonight.  I hope my kids go bed early or something... which is unlikely since they are sugared up now.  Thankfully I didn't since up for the no sugar challenge.  Bombing out on day one would be fairly pathetic. 

There are people who did fail on day 1 of the no sugar challenge.  It's all about forgiving yourself and restarting.

Just remember, not all days are perfect.  In fact, few are perfect.

You guys are too forgiving.  I need an a$$ kicking!

T.I.T.S  I'm trying to get rid of man boobs!! lol   

Very cool!  I'd love to come over and do that one or the half one day.  I love that area.

Best of luck!

Ooooh man why did you have to bust out with the mental image of man boobs? 

I'll bust one out, it's that kinda day.

Happy holidays, all, my best to you all for a fantastic downtime, a splendid (insert your faith's holiday here), and nothing but the best for 2009.  

Now. Let's rock.

X2!!! Here's to RELAXED POWER!!!

Hey Jeffrey. That's not uncommon after running or biking then jumping in the pool. I almost had a lifeguard jump in after me on morning when I swam after a run. Both hamstrings cramped when I pushed off a wall and the only thing I could do was take a breath and head to the bottom and rub the cramps out. When I came up to get another breath the lifeguard was standing at the edge with the rescue buoy.

Everyone have a great holiday.  Enjoy the last few days of 2008.  Let the guilt go and eat that extra Christmas cookie!  

Enjoy.

George

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and the Tri-Santa found your houses all right.

I haven't heard much of a response to the weight loss challenge that is going to start on Jan 1st and go through March 1st. How about if I throw out a bone. The winner of the challenge will receive a NeverReach Hydration System !!

Never challenge a fatboy.   I'll drop 15 lbs by my first race.

Where do we find your weight loss challenge?  I can't find it on the other the other forums.