Tami's Group - CLOSED - FULL (Page 5)

Whoah- you all are upping the ante with holding 7.5 for 2-5 minutes! Game on!

Couple of thoughts----

-Good luck Marissa! We want a full race report! I did Rock N Roll Pheonix as my first half marathon ever a few years ago.  I was injured and pushed it anyways.  I don't understand why people say it is flat...it isn't (at least for someone from the flats of Chicago).  Maybe my limping made the "hills" seem larger though?  Oh--and it was 20 degrees throughout most of the race....record low.  My motivation to finish was to get to a bar in time to see the opening kick-off for the Bear's playoff game (yr before the superbowl flop).

- Shoes- I need to go back to my running store this weekend (thanks for reminding me). I run in Mizuno Nirvanas which are slight stabilization with cusion @about cost of $135-140.  I've worn these for the past year.  Nice big toe box, relatively lightweight.

-I think I might skip long run this weekend and just do the bike trainer...achilles still aching and right IT band is buggin.  Could be the cold weather  I have accupuncture treatment at 10:15 Monday morning. 

 Mealnie- this all looks good and sounds a lot like  what I have done the last 2 weeks. Although I thought 5.8 felt slow on Thursday night...so the interval training works to improve your speed.

Probably too late, but I am pretty sure the 6.0 is 10/mile pace, 6.2 is 9:40, etc....

Very cool!  Way to go!  I have not been in the pool since late July, though.....but I will keep you in mind....

Here's a request...can you find a triathlon bra (so it is material that dries after swim) that has a back closure....no latching.  Example would be Lulamon's Bounce Breaker Bra (http://www.lululemon.com/products/womens/tops/bras/bounce_breaker_bra).  I just bought the Zoot Runfit Bra with back closure...(http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7307284/c/18170.html) but it still is "connected in the back".  

My issue is that after a half ironman, my arms are too exhausted/tight and I can not lift and stretch my sugio typical bra over my head.  So I am looking for a tri bra material bra that closes and completely opens.  Is this too much to ask for?

Ok......frustrated female triathlete moving on...

Pool- well yes.  If it was above 20degrees here, I would go swim. Maybe this week.  I went to that open house and even sent an email to the local tri coaching company asking about an upcoming swim techniques class. no response.  the nice thing about chicago is that there are a couple of options for swim coaches, etc.

yes- drop dead date for the pool is Feb 15.

Awesome job Melanie!  You motivated me to actually do the 2 hours on the lakefront today in 15f degree weather (felt like 0 accding to weather.com)....I kept on thinking, if Melanie is getting out in those frigid temps, surely I can!  (I was going to wimp out after 40 minutes, but I ran a path forcing me to do at least 1:30.)

Also- jealous of your tri group brick workouts on Sundays.  I was part of a tri group when I first started 4 years ago...it really helped me push to my max.  

Ok ladies---guess what I did this afternoon......I scheduled an appointment for next Friday evening to get my road bike fit (3hr, intense analysis done last yr) adjusted to a triathlon bike.....then purchase will be made  Brand will more than likely be Cervelo, but may also be Cannondale, Orbea, or Felt depeding on my body and the geometry of those brands.

Uhh, I feel for you!  I did a lactate threshold test on a bike two weeks after my first ever half-ironman....that was a mistake!  I don't think I walked normal for 2 days afterwards!  Should have waited a bit longer.

I hope tomorrow is a day off for you....

On another note----I just signed up for Swim Techniques 101...beginning March 17.  Looks like the pool will be my friend very soon!

Hey everyone! Hard for me to get onto the boards to catch up. I enjoyed reading everyone's comments and questions. My question is about nutrition. I am a vegetarian and I am always wondering if I am eating too much or not enough in terms of both total calories and the fat/protein/carb ratio. I am at a healthy weight (135 at 5'4" although I would still like to drop 5-10lbs if possible. I generally aim to have between 1600 and 1800 calories per day. My workouts are: Monday - 30 min cardio (usually treadmill run), Tuesday - Thursday 20 minutes free weights and 30 minutes cardio, Friday - rest day, Saturday - 60 minutes weights, 60 minutes cardio (indoor run & bike), Sunday - 30-45 minute swim. I aim for 50% carb, 30% protein and 20% fat but I typically come in with my carbs highter (60-65%) and my protein and fat lower (20% ish).

Any suggestions or general sharing of your diet/exericse woudl be appreciated! Thanks! Krista

Hey Krista!  good to hear/see you joining in!  I was shocked recently to read an article on BT from a nutrionalist who said 1600-1800 was the right target amount for female active athletes looking to drop a few pounds....I always thought 1200-1500, closer to 1500 due to my activity. Yes, plenty of sources say 1800, but I just didn't believe it.  At 1800, I have enough energy to get through the workouts and I am not hungry....when I practice the 5-meals/grazing/call it what you want plan.  And that's also when I see the most changes in my body.

As for carb/protien/fat mix, I'll let Tami speak.  But for me personally, I've discovered these last 7-10 years via trial and error that I see the most weight loss results when I limit fat.  In the last 2 years, I focus more on eating fresh veggies, whole grains, and chicken.  (I have red meat about every 2 weeks).  It gives me more fuel for my workouts.

Oh- and water. Lots of water

Now, now...don't get too excited  There is a reason why you all can't see my nutrition logs

Seriously, I have not tracked my nurtriotion since last April-June....but from logging it here in BT, I did notice a trend...I targetted 1500 calories, and if I did that for 2-3 days, I would then binged 1850-3000 calories the next day.  So there you have it. 1500 is obviously not enough

What happened in June--heavy HIM training with 2 a days, so pretty much I ate whatever, as long as healthy (ie, I could identify the raw source...well, as much as possible).  I have no idea what my calorie intake was, but I was within 3 pounds of goal race weight and stayed there through marathon training and the marathon in early October.  Then, hello.

I have noticed that if I have a heavier breakfast, then I am less hungry all day long.