TEAM RFP (Relentless Forward Progress)- CLOSED (Page 5)

Originally posted by ettringite23

Tim,

Wondering if you still have room in your group? I think I could learn a lot from you and am semi-local to you (Mundelein, IL).

Here is a little about me:


STORY: I started my triathlon career last year. I was hooked after my first tri in July 2012 (Southshore Tri in Chicago). I was never a runner, biker or swimmer, but I have always been pretty athletic (basketball, track (mostly sprints and jumping), volleyball, softball, etc). My running has improved immensly in the last year and am an average swimmer. I need a lot more in order to be decent on the bike.

With moderate success last year, I think I have potential to be in the top 10 percent AG in some races. This is a goal of mine this year. My long terms plans are HIM next year and IM the year after.

FAMILY STATUS: Long term GF

CURRENT TRAINING: I am training for Pleasant Prairie sprint; Concrete Man in Springfield MO; and my first Olympic - Chicago Triathlon. I had build a really nice running, swimming and biking base over the Winter. I trained to run a half-marathon this spring, but had to DNS because of a recurring calf injury. I am currently swimming and biking x3 per week. My running is in rehab mode with PT and MED running. I can swim and bike without calf problems, but my calf has reinjured itself 4 or 5 times this year during running...but hopefully I wil be back to full strength in a month.


WEIGHTLOSS: Five years ago, I was pushing 250 lbs. Through some life changes (sobriety, eating better, and triathlons), I am down to 190lb. I would like to get to a more competitive race weight of about 180 or less by the end of the season.


Todd

Originally posted by MikeMcK

Hello,

Could I join this group? I've done a couple of races in the past, but I think I need guidance and support to make it to the next level. In 2009 I completed an Olympic with TNT, finishing in 3 hours 30 minutes. I was disappointed, but it was because I didn't train and I screwed up my nutrition. Raced a long sprint last summer and it was the same story, came in at the back of the pack. I have an Olympic picked out for September and a half-marathon in October. I can run 5k right now and feel fine. I'll be doing my first road ride of the year tomorrow morning. I can't remember the last time I was in a pool, over a year at least. I'm scrawny (5 10 - 140), so if anything I probably need to gain weight to make my goals.

That's my "fitness" background. Personally, I'm 34 years old, been married 5 years, no kids yet but hopefully soon. We do have a boxer name Daisy and she's my running partner unless it's really hot out. I am a visiting professor so I have the summer "off" (aka trying to research and write so maybe I can be a real professor one day). Hopefully this will allow me to train hard through June and July.

I'm very excited and looking forward to being part of a community instead of trying to figure all this nonsense out on my own.

Mike

Originally posted by kruzmeister

G'day Team,

Hope everyone is well. I had a another good day today, I dunno what have come over me but I'm all of a sudden motivated to hit the pool. Did another workout today 2,000m. I think maybe the fear of how swim loaded Don Fink's IronFit program is rubbing off on me, haha. I also went for a run before the swim. I'm slowly getting my paces back to where they were before my blow out at Port Macquarie.

Althought I did suffer from a cramp in my right calf while running. Believe it or not this has never happened to me before. I have had them in bed of a night where they last about a minute and then go, but never while exercising and never for this long. Anyway I kept running through it hoping it would subside, it was only a 30 min run, so I managed okay. But I've been hobbling around like a cripple ever since and my soleus is still pretty sore, is it possible it was some more nefarious? Anyway I've done some rolling and self massage to try and work it out, but I guess I'll see what it is like tomorrow. I have an indoor brick scheduled on the dreadmill and trainer, but I can go light if need be.

Oh the other thing is, Tim did you want us to re-introduce ourselves to the new members?

Happy hump day everyone, nearly there!

Originally posted by MikeMcK

Hello,

Could I join this group? I've done a couple of races in the past, but I think I need guidance and support to make it to the next level. In 2009 I completed an Olympic with TNT, finishing in 3 hours 30 minutes. I was disappointed, but it was because I didn't train and I screwed up my nutrition. Raced a long sprint last summer and it was the same story, came in at the back of the pack. I have an Olympic picked out for September and a half-marathon in October. I can run 5k right now and feel fine. I'll be doing my first road ride of the year tomorrow morning. I can't remember the last time I was in a pool, over a year at least. I'm scrawny (5 10 - 140), so if anything I probably need to gain weight to make my goals.

That's my "fitness" background. Personally, I'm 34 years old, been married 5 years, no kids yet but hopefully soon. We do have a boxer name Daisy and she's my running partner unless it's really hot out. I am a visiting professor so I have the summer "off" (aka trying to research and write so maybe I can be a real professor one day). Hopefully this will allow me to train hard through June and July.

I'm very excited and looking forward to being part of a community instead of trying to figure all this nonsense out on my own.

Mike

Originally posted by WillTriForBeer

Tim - you ran a great race with a great time so it's like your legs are saying "I need a beer"!

So my training is going good but I'm finding lately that my swim stroke feels like it's getting stronger and more efficient but I'm getting out of breath quicker. I think I'm working harder on my stroke and therefore I'm running out of air and tiring quicker. I can't even seem to go back to my lazy slow stroke where I felt like I could swim forever at that pace. Maybe this is just a phase of improvement, not sure.

I'm doing a double today. Swam this morning and if it's not raining tonight then I'll put in some work on the bike.

Originally posted by gdelamora

Great job Tim on your HM. You'll be glad you're in a corral because it makes it easier to get to the start line. Kinda ironic.

KC - Great job getting first place!

Welcome to all the new members. Can't wait to hear your inputs.

I had a bad weekend training due to some unforeseen events like a honey do list from my wife. We are getting ready for our 2 and a half week vacation so we needed to get some things in order.

Yesterday I did a brick which helped me mentally. I did some hard hill courses and felt great. Today I'll do some running and core workouts. All in all I feel great and can't wait to go on vacation. The wife and I have a lot of endurance activities planned so I'm using them as part of my training. I know I'll get a lot of running in especially trail running and a lot of open water swimming. Vacation starts on Thursday and we'll be over on the 23rd.

Have a great week everyone,

Originally posted by tmoran80

I have found a severe cramp will linger for days so you should back off your training a bit to prevent any further injury. When it feels better you should do some strength training to make the calves stronger - try doing the calf raises. it seemed to help me when I was having issues.

Probably a good idea now to re-introduce everyone to the group now that I will close it today!

Originally posted by kruzmeister

Thanks Tim. I ended up taking today off. I was planning on a light brick at the gym and then some weights, but my calf is still very tight and I'm paranoid about it aggravating my achilles. I've been training pretty consistently for the past 10 days so I figure a complete day's rest might be a good idea. Will give it another roll and massage tonight.

How is the DOMS today?

Originally posted by kruzmeister

Hope everyone is having a good week.

I have a bit of a mild dilemna. As most of you know I have a half marathon coming up soon, 7 weeks infact and I am way behind on my program. At the moment I could probably scratch out a 10K at best, so I'm wondering if I should drop back to the 10K and work towards a PB. Or stay down for the Half and just do it as a walk/run training session? Any thoughts?

Given that this will be my first half marathon, I'm inclined to drop back to a 10K and then save the half for when I can actually run one the whole way, which will be in October, about a month before Shep 70.3. The other thing is I don't want to risk an injury for a nothing race when I am just starting out on my IM plan.

Cheers for any advice.

Originally posted by MikeMcK

Awesome, thanks!

I haven't looked at the plans on the site. I just downloaded TriTrainer for the iPhone and set it up for my race in September. Does anyone have experience with it? I also have a dusty copy of Triathletes Training Bible around here somewhere.

Looking forward to hearing more about everyone's journey