BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED (Page 5)

I think I, in part, am the cause of the extra test.  Got in an academic argument over whether 0,0 is a valid point or not.  I still say it is.  Jorge evidently disagreed and to get a better linefit I guess he felt compelled to add another measurement level.  Sorry about that!

20' vs 3' should be percentage related rather than absolute.  I was 75watts higher on the 3' (346w) vs 20'(270w), but I am a pretty normal sized guy.  The two guys who crushed the test on an absolute basis (310w CP) and had spreads over 100w were both big guys - 85kg and 95kg.

Funny enough of the guys that posted their scores to the online spreadsheet the top end was bunched up at 3.4-3.5w/kg.  So it evened out once weight was taken into account.

Edited by sand101 2010-12-30 2:55 PM

Just down the road from you... I'm in... 

My name is Tim Wilson. I would like to become a part of your group. I just turned 44 this month.  I am married with 6 kids ranging from age 4 to 20. Earlier this year I decided  to challenge myself to get into the best possible shape. I figured this is something I would  enjoy. I have started swimming and indoor cycling. one last thing. It has been years since I have ridden a bike.

I'd love to join if your group is still open.  

I've done a couple of sprint triathlons the last couple of years, and I am planning on a couple of Oly and a HIM in 2011.

I am currently recovering from a back injury, so I am not running (but in PT and working towards it), but am swimming, biking, and strength training. 

Weight loss: I would like to drop 12-14 pounds or so during my training.

2011 Races: Tri Indy Oly, Indy Mini-Marathon, Akron Marathon (half), and Rev-3 Cedar Point 70.3 

Family: Happily Married to a runner/biker, but trying to convert him to the dark side.   

I got some swim training stuff (gloves, fins, kickboard, pull bouy) and my husband got a bike trainer so he could set his bike up next to mine.   

If the group is still open I would like to join. I will give bio later if there is room....2010 was my first year at triathlons and I got the bug big time. I did seven events , 5oly, 2 sprints.. Looking to do HIM in 2011 and would really like help to see improvements..

Thank You and look forward to 2011..

We had some similar tris last year.  LostSheep did Callaway and you and I both did the Coastal.

Great time on the Coastal, BTW - you crushed me on the run!

I would like to join, if there is room left.  I am 41, female, and overweight.  I did the bike/run portions of a local sprint last summer, but couldn't do the swim per doctor's orders.  Now I have no restrictions but I haven't trained any since summer.  I want to start back so I can complete (yes, my goal is simply to finish) a sprint this summer.  I plan on doing the 13 week program, once I hit the pool again and see where I'm at as far as endurance goes.

Thanks!
Astabeth 

I would take it as a recovery week and continue to build.  But keep Roberts #5 in mind.

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 10:00 PM

Welcome!  Are you planning on coming north for any races?

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 10:00 PM

Welcom!  In what part of the US do you reside?

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 9:59 PM

Welcome to the group! 

I checked out your profile and do you work for a racing team?

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 9:59 PM

Welcome to the group!  What races are you planning for in 2011?

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 9:59 PM

Welcome to the group!  Are you from Decatur, AL?  Was the race you did last year the Wet Dog?

Edited by BamaDC 2010-12-30 9:58 PM

Hello everyone...

Yes!  Finally dug out of the snow... used a snow blower for the first time -- for those in the south it's like a tiller only throws snow instead of dirt 

I recently relocated to Boston in June of this year after living in Phx for two years.  While in Phx I had a great time training and racing.  The relo started soon after my Oceanside HIM and really set my training back.  I have recently started training again now that we are more settled and am starting to put my 2011 race schedule together now.

I miss good grits, real sweet tea, and of course BBQ!

My racing history is on Athlinks... 
http://www.athlinks.com/myResultsAdv.aspx?rid=50090268

@ Donto and Sand101 and BamaI'm indoors on a computrainer pro. My power meter is PT elite. Fans all over the room. I seem to carry much higher power numbers outdoors. Here are my test data:20 min test: 191w 162bpm3 min test: 292w 172 bpmMy HR seems a little low, so I'm wondering if I gave it all I had. At the time, I was pretty wiped out from the tests. Looking at the past several months worth of data these averages seem low. I've been reading Coggan, and the data maybe accurate,it may just be that I did all my IM training in such a low zone that I never pushed my FTP at all. He mentions in the book that if you do all your workouts in z3 tempo rides, you become very good at tempo rides. You never improve your max.Sorry for then lack of spacing. Its the iPad.

Edited by titeloops 2010-12-31 7:05 AM

croyston -- you're going to really like Oceanside!  I did it last year and it was the best tri I ever raced.  The harbor swim is great and you never really hit the ocean until just under the halfway mark where you start the turn anyway.  It's not as cold as you would think based on the temp, but a heavy swim cap is a must.  My advice... bike, bike, bike... that course is for real... and the second climb is the sleeper.

Here is what I have mapped out thus far...

2011 Plan
2/5 Heritage of Airpower Lemay 10K at Maxwell AFB, AL 
2/13 Mercedes Half Marathon in Birmingham, AL (13.1 miles)
3/28 Powerman Alabama Double Oak Duathlon in Pelham, AL (2.5K/20K/2.5K)
4/2 Heritage of Airpower Tunner 10 Miler at Maxwell AFB, AL (10 miles)
5/4 Peachtree International in Peachtree City GA (1.5K/40K/10K) 
6/4 Grandman Triathlon in Fairhope AL (1/3mi/16.4mi/3.1mi)
6/11 Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon in Birmingham AL (400y/13mi/3mi)
7/24 Music City Sprint in Nashville TN or IMJ Coaching Camp in Boulder CO
8/13 Mountain lakes Triathlon in Guntersville AL (600y/16.2mi/3mi)
9/10 ITU World Championships in Beijing China (Ironman Augusta if I don't go)

Scott 

I'm in Atlanta, so not too far from you Bama guys.  I'll have to take a look at the Rocketman race details.  I really enjoyed Chattanooga, but am always open for something different.
So, I just pulled the trigger on the HIM.  It's real now.  I'm excited and nervous, but I know I can do it!  My husband did the disney 70.3 last year, so I remember how hot that run part can be! 

That a good website.  Here's my link.
http://www.athlinks.com/myResultsAdv.aspx?rid=77547193

Cool we should have a big group at Mercedes and BB.

Sorry that I've been MIA, been fighting a cold for the last couple of days and have not felt like being on the computer.

To answer some of the questions / comments thrown my way:

Training Plan:
I had originally started the 20 week HIM plan here on BT, but too much work and lots of rain in California have derailed that plan.  I am starting the 12 week Oly-to-HIM Bridge plan on the 9th.  I'm going into my HIM with the goal of having an enjoyable race while experiencing a HIM for the first time.  If I do a second HIM, that's when I will be more focused on a time goal, etc.

Oceanside HIM:
I'm looking forward to this race.  I'm glad that the run is very flat, which I am counting on making my first HIM a little more enjoyable
Jonathan - I found the following detailed map of the bike route.  I haven't confirmed the turn-by-turn details, but does this look accurate to you?  I've got a hill in mind that will help me train for the 1st and 3rd hill, I just need to find a nice long hill for the 2nd hill. ( Oceanside HIM Bike )

Overall Training:
I am severely lacking in swim training at this time.  This should be the one discipline that I can do with the bad weather, but have been a wimp about getting out and swimming in the cold / rain (wish I had a nice indoor pool to use).  I've been working on my running, but have been limited to a reoccurring calf strain.  I plan on HTFU and hit the training hard with the new year.

Hope everyone has a great New Year celebration and here's to a super 2011 !

Cheers!

  Chris

I'm just gonna work off the higher FTP, if it's wrong, I'll find out quickly I'm sure.