Disturbed275's Mentor Group - Closed! (Page 5)

njcavill65 - 2009-04-26 7:44 AM Hi Peeps David Lloyd Lincoln Sprint Triathlon (became a duathlon) 26/04/09 Well that was a blast! The day started poorly as because of technical problems the pool could not be used so the event became a sprint duathlon instead (not too unhappy as my swimming is poor). Conditions were great, quite warm and sunny but a bit breezy, we started in waves of six. The first run was a 1.44 mile run (including the run into transition), which I did in 9mins 32 seconds (average of 6m 37s per mile). The bike course lasted 14.77 miles, pretty good, one nasty steep hill at 2 miles which was a challenge but the rest pretty ok, head wind for a long drag but not too bad. The final run was fun, wow Mr Wobbly Legs to start but I soon found a decent rhythm and did the 2.82 miles in 19 mins 28 seconds (average of 6m 54s per mile). Total time for the event was 1 hour 18m 57 seconds. Pretty pleased with the effort, no real dramas, felt comfy and really enjoyed it! I’ll post the split and transition times once the results come in and I can now unexpectedly say I’m a duathlete as well as triathlete! Have a crazy day peeps x

sundevil87 - 2009-04-26 8:13 AM

I completed my first brick session today. I did a 30 min (3.5 mi) run following an 1 1/2 (21.5 mi) bike ride. I had the dead legs as expected, but by 1/2 - 3/4 mi was feeling ok and by 1 mi my legs felt fine. A nice protein fortified gatorade drink for recovery combined with a hot shower and a few minutes of quiet - I'm feeling good.

Now to help with the house work and get ready to grill some meat! The weather in Germany is great, warm, sunny and a slight breeze.

Hope your training day goes well and that you have similarly good weather to enjoy with family and friends.

Nimhendrix - 2009-04-26 5:46 PM Race report from yesterday is here.

njcavill65 - 2009-04-26 8:44 AM Hi Peeps David Lloyd Lincoln Sprint Triathlon (became a duathlon) 26/04/09 Well that was a blast! The day started poorly as because of technical problems the pool could not be used so the event became a sprint duathlon instead (not too unhappy as my swimming is poor). Conditions were great, quite warm and sunny but a bit breezy, we started in waves of six. The first run was a 1.44 mile run (including the run into transition), which I did in 9mins 32 seconds (average of 6m 37s per mile). The bike course lasted 14.77 miles, pretty good, one nasty steep hill at 2 miles which was a challenge but the rest pretty ok, head wind for a long drag but not too bad. The final run was fun, wow Mr Wobbly Legs to start but I soon found a decent rhythm and did the 2.82 miles in 19 mins 28 seconds (average of 6m 54s per mile). Total time for the event was 1 hour 18m 57 seconds. Pretty pleased with the effort, no real dramas, felt comfy and really enjoyed it! I’ll post the split and transition times once the results come in and I can now unexpectedly say I’m a duathlete as well as triathlete! Have a crazy day peeps x

Nimhendrix - 2009-04-26 6:46 PM Race report from yesterday is here.

sundevil87 - 2009-04-26 9:13 AM

I completed my first brick session today.  I did a 30 min (3.5 mi) run following an 1 1/2 (21.5 mi) bike ride.  I had the dead legs as expected, but by 1/2 - 3/4 mi was feeling ok and by 1 mi my legs felt fine.  A nice protein fortified gatorade drink for recovery combined with a hot shower and a few minutes of quiet - I'm feeling good.

Now to help with the house work and get ready to grill some meat!  The weather in Germany is great, warm, sunny and a slight breeze.

Hope your training day goes well and that you have similarly good weather to enjoy with family and friends.

mammaJaS - 2009-04-27 1:34 PM

mmmmmm...... weather sounds lovely.. Great workout!  I hope to do one of those soon!  Can you actually buy proetien fort. gat. or did you mix it?

Nimhendrix - 2009-04-27 9:02 AM Hey, guys -- someone suggested I add hill repeats to my workout to ramp up my speed. What do you think? Is it too early in my training to do so?

fungi32 - 2009-04-27 6:03 PM Easy ride today was going to run also but my daughter got sick so I have been waiting on the princess all evening. Probably worked out good as I am tapering this week for Sat. I did 15 but went really easy. Plan on 3.5 mile run tomorrow and short swim. Short swim short bike Wednesday short run Thursday and a walk Friday. Open to suggestions and really getting excited I am afraid I will swim like a madman and blowup.

mammaJaS - 2009-04-27 6:45 PM Hey there Crew. I realize I never sign my name! well, it's great to be a part of this team. have a great night, and a good Tuesday... I'm hoping to do a brick tomorrow!

Mae (mammajas)


Hey Kip, you've been training so hard, you're gonna rock on Saturday!

fungi32 - 2009-04-28 8:43 AM It is open water and I am a little concerned because I have no open water swims under my belt we tried to find a spot but no luck. I am not concerned with the distance at all but the start and swimming around a large group is another matter. The water temp is about 60 now and I have a wet suit so the temp does not worry me, scuba diving for years so getting in the water and letting the suit do its thing not a problem and I also plan to swim a little just because even in pool sessions I don't get comfortable til 200 or 300 meters (breathing ). I have not laid out transition but plan on doing it I have watched a couple videos on it and have practiced transition from bike to run several times and getting out of wet suit but we shall see. I am about to explode with anticipation they are calling for bad storms this weekend so I hope all is a go I don't think I could take a cancellation

fungi32 - 2009-04-28 11:46 AM I am considering an oly in September but am unsure if time will permit to get training in I need, I could probably get 10 to 12 hours in a week most weeks would that be enough?? May get through sprints this year build base and do it next year

Nimhendrix - 2009-04-29 8:11 AM Alas, I'm swamped. I've gotten in only the walking that I can incorporate into my daily schedule for the last few days. However, I hope to get back in the saddle again this evening/tomorrow morning WRT a run -- I'm too busy to go beyond that right now. 5k on the weekend, the Hartwell Dam Race, which is the so-called "best DAM race ever."