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Wow...and you're a swimmer.  I MUST be mental!

Matt, Bilateral is easy if you just keep your eyes on the hotties next to you.

Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend.  Skiing, and snow-tubing are on my agenda.

That would be a little too obvious.  All the hotties are on the fast side of the pool.  I'm over with all the old fat guys...That's at least helping to keep my head down!

You guys are too funny.     Have fun skiing and tubing, one week from tomorrow I'm in Colorado doing the same thing.

I can do bilateral breathing, but have to remind myself to do it, otherwise I'm always breathing on the right side, it's just what feels more natural.

I got my long run in OUTSIDE today.  Woo hoo!  Little bit slushy in a few areas, felt awesome to be out there.  Too bad it's going to get cold again starting tomorrow.

Sounds like an awesome expo.  Is that something that is open to the public?  Might have been worth the drive for me.  Not sure there's anything like that going on in Columbus.

Today we had snow and I worked from home.  Didn't want to risk going out to the gym and only have weights at home.  Did weights yesterday so not sure what to do today.  It may end up being just a rest day.  Will have to double up some work out later this week.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. 

Had some good workouts and missed a few others

I got a new (used) set of rollers for a ridiculously low price-so I've been playing on them for a bit.  I hate 'drainers', but I can tolerate riding rollers.  I just open my garage door and watch the world drive by. 

It's official (sadly) I CAN'T do the Ironman 70.3 in June-just costs too damn much money (about $300.00).  However, there is a 70.3 event close by that only costs $125.00.  Maybe I can do that.  Sadly, my appetitite for competition FAR exceeds my budget.  I LOVE racing-I HATE training for nothing.

I spent the day yesterday sick in bed.  I went for a swim at the Y in the am, but I think that I got some water in my ear and it totally screwed with me.  Dizzy/nausea....blech.  Was back in bed as soon as my boy was at school and didn't wake up again until about 1:30 in the afternoon.  Felt better soon after getting up, and was back to myself by late afternoon.  I even managed to get in a quick 2 mile run late last night.  However, today is an unscheduled rest day.  I'll be back at the pool tomorrow, and either tomorrow or friday will get my long run of 8 miles in.  I'm hoping tomorrow.  I was able to deal with wet/heavy snow today too.  Such fun!

Matt

Matt, Take care.  It's far too early to put your health on the back burner for the sake of a workout.

To all of you effected by the ice/snow storms in the midwest...Be Strong.  I grew up in Illinois, so I know exactly what you're feeling-that's why i moved.

Jeff - totally understand on the races.  I have to have a race to be working for in order to keep myself motivated to train.  But the cost is definitely an issue.  I haven't officially picked my first tri yet because I"m waiting to find out which one will be the cheapest.  One I really thought I'd like to do was $200...I don't think so, not for a first one where I'm just trying to figure everything out.

Matt - Sorry you're feeling bad.  Hope you start feeling better soon. 

Anne - We got quite a bit of snow and ice.  Work was shut down yesterday and I did my share of shoveling.  Only got half the drive way done, but that's all I need since I only have the one car

I ended up just doing a Tae Bo Cardio dvd yesterday.  Still need to get in a long run this week, hopefully Friday night on the treadmill.  8 miles ugh!

Next week will be cross training all week long.  I'm off to Colorado for a week of skiing and hot tubing.  Suppose to be 30 - 40 degrees there and sunshine!  I can't wait...it will be a welcome change from the 0 - 20 degrees here and gray!

Thanks for the well wishes...I felt great as soon as my ear dried out!  I did make a stop at the drug store, and will be swimming with ear plugs from now on...

Matt

Hi Everyone-

I hope at this point that everyone is feeling better, has safe travels, life settles, and training is good.  

My life has been a stressful shambles-you all know my dad was in the hospital and I've been running back and forth, HUGE problem at work that=job security for life (be careful what you wish for), and my husband is starting a business so my house is in a state of flux and ick while he sets up an office (I like neat and tidy).  

I have not done any training in over a week.  I need to start something that will become habit.  30 minutes at a time.  Does anyone exercise early in the morning?  How do you motivate to get out of bed?  Whatever I do I need to keep it simple and structured right now.  I need my training to be my no-brainer.  

Happy Weekend to all!  jo 

What I did to fix this problem was to buy another CHEAP computer - think under $10 at K-Mart for the back wheel.  I didn't mess with my good computer on the front wheel.  I have the cheapie attached with zip ties so that when I go back outside, I just remove the one from the back.

Jo - I swim in the morning.  I don't really know how I do it other than to say, if I don't swim in the morning, I don't swim.  I don't have enough time to swim at lunch time, and there's HS meets/practices in the evenings when I'd be able to get to the Y.  Besides, it's really nice to get up and have one of my workouts done before breakfast!

Matt

I need help from swimmers!

My swimming has gotten much better.  I can comfortably swim 400-500 yard repeats, and 2000 yards total (give or take).  I don't think that I'm a beginner anymore, but I definitely can't keep up with the masters group that I swim with.  Does anyone have a link or source for some detailed swim workout programs?  I'm following a structured running program, and I love it.  It keeps me on track, and I can see progress.  With cycling, I'm just keeping my legs spinning until I can get outside again.  I think that I'm at the point with my swimming that I need some structure in my workouts so that I can see/measure some real progress.

Matt

Thanks Jeff - I found that site right after I posted this.  Seems to be lots of shorter repeats.  Does that really help to build endurance?  Once I plugged in where I thought I am, the farthest repeat is 50 yards.  I guess this is similar to the c25k running program where you slowly build up?  I didn't play too much with the plans on that site...need to get to bed so I can get to the pool in the am.

Matt

Matt, I'm a swimming newb, so I like to shorter/faster stuff.  Believe me, when you do 20 x 25 yrds with a quick rest between-you're tired at the end.  Also, I find I can focus more on my 'form' with the shorter stuff.  It's easy to look pretty when your plodding along, but when the pace ramps up-THAT is when the flaws in your swin start to come out.  I can always 'invent' a workout using longer distances (200-500 splits), but the shorter stuff was always tough for me. 

Are you a Performance member of BT?  If so, they provide you with specific workouts in the training plans.  Another thing I'll do is steal borrow someone else's swim plan for the day if it sounds like fun.  It looks like your swimming is really coming along well-Good Luck!

Thanks Anne and Jeff -

I guess I'll stick with the intermediate plan that I printed from swimplan.com for a while with an occasional swim with longer and fewer repeats thrown in.   Here's the workout that I did this morning, which took about 45 minutes, then I did some TI drills for 15 minutes.

•	4 x 50yd Freestyle Swim (even pace), rest 0:15 / 50yd
	Freestyle swim at a steady pace.
Build up (repeat 4 times)
•	1 x 25yd Streamline Kicking, rest 0:10 / 25yd
	Freestyle kick with arms held out front in a streamlined position. Fingers overlap with one thumb lightly gripping the opposite hand. Lift your chin above the water to breath without turning your head.
•	1 x 25yd Single Arm (arm by side) 6 x left, 6 x right, 6 x full stroke, rest 0:10 / 25yd
	Freestyle using one arm at a time, focusing on shoulder and hip rotation. Complete 6 arm strokes with the left arm followed by 6 strokes with the right arm. The non-stroking arm is held loosely by your side.
Core (repeat 2 times)
•	6 x 50yd Freestyle Swim, target time 01:05 / 50yd, rest 0:20 / 50yd
	Freestyle swim at a steady pace, trying to keep closely to the given target time for every 50yd. If your target time is too easy or too difficult please complete another time trial.
•	4 x 50yd Freestyle Swim, target time 01:05 / 50yd, rest 0:10 / 50yd
	Freestyle swim at a steady pace, trying to keep closely to the given target time for every 50yd. If your target time is too easy or too difficult please complete another time trial.
•	Rest 0:30 seconds
Warm down
•	1 x 100yd Freestyle Easy, rest 0:20 / 100yd
	Freestyle swim at a slow, relaxed pace.
•	1 x 100yd Easy Any Stroke, rest 0:20 / 100yd
	Swim your choice of stroke, at a slow, relaxed pace