Leegoocrap & Newbz rowdy Mentor Group - Closed (Page 5)

Yeah I need to start watching some videos to get a better idea of things.  If you see any really good ones let me know, can definitely use all the help I can get.

Don't know what's on tap for this week.  Kid is sick so I'm just hoping I don't catch whatever it is he has, although it's really impossible not to catch it to some degree.  I'm still waiting on my foot a bit before I go for any substantial type of run, kind of tweaked it during my 10k last week, so I'm guessing a bike-swim-bike-swim kind of week.

Yup, I want to get out there and get faster but it's only January, if there's a time to heal it's right now.  The bike has no impact on it and swimming actually feels great to stretch it out, so for this week I'll be sticking to those two.

Yea this is what I try to do.  I feel 'better' when I breathe every two strokes, but I feel a lot faster when I breathe every 3.  I would like to breathe every 3, but it gets difficult for me (due to me sucking at swimming).  As a runner I'm used to a much faster type of breathing pattern (typically 2-2 at race pace) and being able to breathe when I have to!

That's pretty cool.  It's hard to find the thread with all the other mentor threads in that group, nice to have a direct link right to the latest page.

Have you checked out some of the beginner plans under "programs?" I've used a few of them myself in the past and they are pretty good (and, in a lot of cases...free)

Are you able to swim bike and run whenever it comes up, or do you have restrictions on stuff like pool time or other limiters?

It's best to start slow and work your way up, especially if you aren't used to abusing your legs day in and day out.

I have one whopping year under my belt, so all I can do is tell you what worked and didn't for me.  Definitely start slow.  Go for a run.  A nice easy one.  Yes you'll be racing later so sometimes the easy runs seem counter productive, but to start you need something to build off and pushing yourself super hard from day 1 is only going to get you hurt, lots of people can attest to that.  Then kind of do the same thing for the bike and swim.  Get on a bike and ride, see how far you went then do it again in a few days.  Same with the swim.  If you're a plan type of guy, then they have some free plans here and other places on the web that will work great, but even if you aren't a plan guy try and document your progress because it's a great motivator.  If you come from a bodybuilding background I imagine you have piles of workout logs so you can tell how much you increased each lift over how long.  I'd say to start just get out there and see where you're at.  6.5 miles by June is definitely a realistic goal and some good training will get you ripping the hills in no time.

Hi everyone! I've been a bit MIA the past few days since I don't tend to check in that often on the weekend and I was sick last week. My ear is still plugged up, but I got it checked out and it's nothing major, so I don't have anymore excuses to keep me from starting up with my training.

I signed up for my first sprint of the year, which is on May 12th. I'd like to at least attempt to be competitive for it, which means I need to get my lazy butt in gear. I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks just easing back into things, then start up a 16 week training plan. Hopefully that will be enough to whip me back into shape by mid May!

I added everyone as a friend too. Not that you should look at my logs now, since they're practically empty, but feel free to check in a week or two from now...

well I thought this was fitting for our conversation,

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/01/training/the-stroke-series-part-two-pull-finish_68867

i've been watching some youtube videos from Gerry Rodrigues on "How to be a better triathlon swimmer" and he claims the catch/pull in a minuscule detail to swim technique, it's important, but not the most important thing to focus on.

anywho, got in a gym workout today and a sufferfest workout.  hoping to wake up early enough to have the motivation to hit the pool before work tomorrow. going to hopefully try a new 4000m workout.

Yeah I don't care for using the mobile site either, mainly because I only have down time when Im driving.  So it is for the best that I don't like the mobile site!

I was able to jump on the trainer for 45 mins at the start of the BCS game,  really unbelievable how different my bike feels verse the spin bikes,  I havnt been on the trainer in awhile.  It is so convienent but I had my wife test it out, to see if she could hear me riding from in the babies room,    she said you can hear it, boo hoo.   I was hoping I could jump on that in the morning or late at night after he is asleep.  I might have to figure out a way to sound proof the room or something. 

Question for I guess anyone,  so I got my first pair of Tri shorts for Christmas and I was wondering?  Do you wear underwear under them or not?  I was thinking no,  I have seen other people say no but just wanted your 02 cents.

Todd

Definitely no. Just let it all hang out!

I have my trainer in the basement and I have the door to the room in the basement closed and the door at the top of the stairs closed.  My son is sleeping up on the 2nd floor but it's in a loft that is open to the rest of the house, but my wife said you can't hear it up there.  If there are any doors you can close or anything of the sort maybe it'd help just enough.

I remember the day I got my tri shorts in the mail.  I thought there was no way anything that I'd fit on my butt (I'm 6'6", 240ish) would fit into a letter envelope.  My wife still laughs at me when i do a ride in my tri shorts rather than my normal bike shorts.  And yes, nothing under the shorts.  It's weird at first but you'll get used to it.

Did a 60 minute TrainerRoad tonight, 3x12 intervals at 90%.  Think tomorrow is my off day as I'll be home all day with the sick kiddo.  Here's to hoping I come out on the other side ok.

Got up today (at 3:30 in the morning) and drove 20 minutes to the pool. Once getting there, I realized I had forgot my bag at the house...

Some days are easier than others