owl_girl's Mentor Group for Mommies - CLOSED (Page 5)

aquinn - 2010-12-30 10:20 AM

owl_girl - 2010-12-30 11:28 AM

Question of the Day

Do you follow a workout schedule?

I do not follow a pre-planned workout schedule.  I base my workouts around my running.  Here is what works for me.

• Mon-long swim (morning) and teach Spinning
• Tues-short run (morning) and hard bike (evening)
• Wed-easy swim (morning) and easy bike (evening) and teach Spinning
• Thurs-medium run (morning or evening)
• Fri-short run (morning) and teach Spinning and medium bike (evening)
• Sat-long bike (morning)
• Sun-long run (morning)

I do not plan rest days.  If I miss a workout, I do not try to make it up.  I just continue with the next planned workout.  I take yoga classes and do yoga at home when I can fit it in.  I am not doing any weight training right now.

For my running workouts, I follow the 10% rule.  My long runs will eventually top out at 15 miles.  Currently, I'm at 9-10 miles for the long run.

For my cycling, I'm loosely following Jorge's Winter Cycling Plan.  I highly recommend this plan if you have a large cycling base.

For my swimming, I just get my a$$ to the pool.

What do you recommend if we are trying to build a large cycling base?

A basic rule of thumb when you are trying to build a base across all three tri disciplines is to strive for 50% cycling, 30% running, and 20% swimming.  A good cycling base is developed by being in the saddle at least 4 times per week and pedalling fairly easily (Zone 2) whether it is outside, on your trainer or in Spinning class.  Finding a good Spinning instructor can be a challenge, though.  I am a Spinning instructor.  I have taken some HORRIBLE classes that serve no purpose for cyclists and border on causing injury to all participants.  (That's a whole different post, though!)

I beat you to page 6!

aquinn - 2010-12-30 10:49 AM I loved spinning class.  Sadly, it's not longer an option for me, as they are usually only offered at times while I am at work. I can hold out hope that a new one will start after the new year, but in a tiny resort town, most people work odd hours (read: not business hours) and so classes are usually DURING business hours. I work 7:30- 4:00 or 5:00 with a 30 min commute on each end. What do you suggest for me and my bike trainer?

Bummer about Spinning class.

You and your trainer need to make regular dates!   I have used "Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling" by Dirk Friel and Wes Hobson with success.  The challenge with the book is deciding which workout to do.  You have to know what you want to accomplish during a trainer session.

Question of the Day

Do you train with a heart rate monitor or power meter?

I'm kind of late on this....i dont train with either...I assume I should start. I have been having such a busy time at work and with kids I have not had ONE work out this week
I'm getting crazy because of no activity. Luckily this new year is almost here and I can sit down this weekend and work out a solid schedule. Looking forward to spinning tomorrow!!! yeah!!!

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jolene1979 - 2010-12-30 6:48 PM Wow, I'm sorry, I must look as though I'm all over the place.  I realized having posted twice, that I'd missed almost 4 pages of posts!  You are all so quick!    I'm caught up now so really do know what's going on for the most part. 

I didn't mention that I live in Canada.  Riverview, New Brunswick (we're just above Maine on the East coast).

I am also a vegan... Initially to lose weight, but now as a lifestyle change.  I feel wonderful and have been doing a lot of research on Brendan Brazier (vegan triathlete)... I really need to eat properly though, not that I eat unhealthily, I just find I don't eat enough especially to sustain me once I'm training harder.  So, only Canadian in this group?  Only vegan? 

Also, if you haven't noticed, I'm kind of an extremist... I do it all out or don't do it at all...  I need to work on balance I think lol! 

Hi Jolene!  Don't worry about missing a few pages. 

There are a couple other Canadians (I think).  We have a very diverse group!

I was thinking that we could all post favorite, kid friendly recipies over the weekends.  Might be fun to see what we all eat and share with family.  We will talk about nutrition soon.

Thanks for checking in!  Cheers!

Question of the Day

Do you follow a workout schedule?

I don't have a particular schedule- I will probably start the 2x balanced Olympic program when I'm 16-20 weeks out from Cayuga (adapting for the minimussel in the middle), and will do a runner's world program for the 1/2 marathon.  I generally look ahead to the week to see what my schedule is, and what I can fit in.  I think my husband and I are going to start swimming together one night a week (workout and date in one!), so that should help.  I can also go to the hospital gym if I'm working in the ED for the night.  And I'm trying to learn to love working out in the mornings- so far it's been an uncomfortable arranged courtship that's not going well!

The early bird...

Ha ha ha!!!!  My arranged courtship with Early didn't work out.  My husband gets along quite well with Early.   He can have it!

I'm so sorry.

Hang in there!  Just think of it as building mental strength for triathlon!  I hope they are feeling better soon- sick kids are so incredibly stressful!

Instead of a "Question of the Day" over the weekend, let's exchange recipies that our family and kids enjoy!  So, here it is.....

Weekend Recipe Roundup!!!

Tracy's Pineapple Apricot Chicken

• 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3/4 cup pineapple apricot preserves
• 3/4 cup French dressing
• 1 (1 oz.) package onion soup mix
• 1 can pineapple chunks

Mix all ingredients together.  Place in baking dish.  Cover and bake at 350*F for about 1 hour or until chicken is done.  Serve over cooked brown rice.

I usually cook this in a dutch oven outside on our fire pit.  It tastes much better when cooked outside.  I've tried making it with chicken breasts, but it is to dry.  Enjoy!

aquinn - 2010-12-31 7:47 AM Heading out with my 6th grader for some skate skiing and hoping for some p90x yoga with my sister before go tubing with the kids tonight!

Just got my Bike Workouts in a Binder! Can't wait to get on the bike tomorrow!

Good for you!  Let us know how it goes!

Happy New Year!!!!

What are your plans for today?  I'm going to head to a college track and meet with other running club peeps for a run.  My husband is sick so he is staying home with baby.  I'm still sick, too.  Not as bad as him.  Cheers!