Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 5)

Busy group today. My numbers for 2013 should end up being a bit over the following:

Swim       470,000 yards 

Bike         5000 miles

Run         1100 miles

I'll post the exact numbers when we finish with 2013 next week. Looks like an increase from 2012 of 115,000 yards swimming, 850-900 miles biking and 100 miles running.

Jason-I prefer passionate over obsessive......but I know I'm kidding myself...I'm obsessed. 

For the folks looking at a bike purchase I got some scoop from my LBS owner the other day regarding the Cervelo P2. He told me that Cervelo was discounting the 2013 P2 with 10 speed Ultegra components. It is not an advertised discount and Cervelo is leaving it up to the dealers as to whether to offer it to customers. The P2 is an excellent frame/bike so thought I would pass it along. I suspect alot of manufacturers are doing the same thing as they try to move the 10 speed stock as 11 speed becomes the standard. For me the difference between 10 or 11 speed doesn't matter. 

I spent alot of time in the Fall looking for a road bike. I'm not a big ebay user but if you are persistant there are some deals to be had out there. Of course if you go that route make sure the bike is the right fit for you. An inexpensive bike that fits right will be faster than a "superbike" that fits poorly. 

Originally posted by Stuartap I keep seeing all these run miles at 1000+ for the year. For the record, I do not believe I have run 1000 miles in my life. I expect that to change but for now, very comfortable in saying it aint happened yet. However, just to let you know I am not a slacker, I did spend six years swimming 30,000 - 35,000 yards a week! Too bad that was a long time ago.

That's just plain crazy! I am sure if you ever wanted to do it again, you could. I envy people that have that kind of yardage behind them.  Really.

Training for the HIM will have you ready for the olympic races as well as the HIM training should build a nice aerobic base. I suspect you will see a really nice result in the Aug. olympic race coming off the late July HIM. If it was me I would do a plan that has me peaking for the HIM. Maybe build an easy week into your HIM plan the week prior to your June Olympic race. By that point you should have a good base of fitness and be able to complete the olympic race with no problem. Then you will have about 5 weeks to put the final touches on the HIM training. I really wouldn't do anything specific to prepare for the early olympic if the HIM is your A race. Use the June olympic to iron out pacing, nutrition and identify any weaknesses. Then work to correct those prior to the HIM.

I raced alot this year and there were times when I would kind of train through a sprint race. Maybe an easy day or two before the race. The first step is to prioritze any races you are doing. Then set up your training so that all other racing/training is focused on allowing you to have the best A race possible. That is not to say that you don't push it in the B or C races. Race hard.....but, use those races to help you prepare for the A race.  Hope that makes sense.     

Merry Christmas everyone!

We had a nice morning and I was able to slip out for a run. Felt pretty good. Been fighting off a right calf problem....which seemed better. Now if I could just get rid of the weird left knee pain that's new. Will see if a little bourbon helps this afternoon. Used for medicinal purposes only Damn its tough getting old!

Enjoy your day!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

We celebrated with the family on Saturday so it is a quiet day for Paul and me.  We're at our other house in Northern WI where the temps are still below zero and we got another 6" of fresh new snow last night.  With roads barely plowed around these parts, I headed down to the TM (a very old one I might add) for a short speed session.  If it warms up at all, we';ll go for a snowmobile ride.  If not, we'll sit by the fire.  No bourbon for me, but maybe a little red wine!

Randy graciously agreed to let me rejoin the mentor group for the winter. I'm a former group member from last year. I took a break from the group while recovering from knee surgery last year. This looks like a great group. I'm looking forward to getting to know the new people. Jason and Randy are great leaders as well as being smoking fast racers. 

I'll try to get a bio together in the new few days. 

Name: Catwoman/Rene 

Catwoman is my favorite female super hero. 

Background: 50 year old female. I started off as a roadie and and slowly progressed from cyclist to runner to triathlete. Swimming is still my weakest sport and something that I struggle with daily. I started triathlons in 2007. In 2008 was chosen by lottery for Alcatraz and then did my first HIM that same year. In 2009 decided that is was time for a new challenge and did IMFL. In 2010 the plan was to go back to IMFL, but I broke my toe 9 days before the race and had to DNS. Since then I've done many HIM's and IMTX 11 and IMFL 12. Last year was supposed to be a HIM and speed focused year, but I tore my lateral meniscus early in the season. 2013 was a year of frustration, growth and discovery as it was spent recovering and whining. Jason and Randy have both been incredibly supportive and patient over the last year. 

Family: Married 28 years to a wonderful and supportive man who tolerates my triathlon addiction. Empty nesters with 2 kids - 20 and 22.  2 small active dogs that are more trouble than the kids ever were. 

2013 Races- Last year was the year of lost race fees and the HIM Aqua BIke focus. Oh, I also logged many an hour aqua jogging at the local pool. Completed the Pete Pfitzinger Aqua Jogging marathon program  2X http://www.kemibe.com/distancecoach/labreports/9wkH2O.htm . Finally started running again in September? I'm still only running about 15 miles a week. 

2014 Races- First part of the year will be focused on running races and maybe a  few duathlons.  The plan is to qualify for AG Nationals early in the season. Texas 70.3 or NOLA 70.3 in April.  Local sprint and OLY races to continue to build speed for the first half of the year.  AG Nationals in August if not then Steelhead 70.3 before moving into training for IMAZ. I will take a significant amount of time off of my race times this year. 

Training: My signature line pretty much sums up how I feel about training. Jason, Randy and I have the same coach. 

Weight loss: Right now I could stand to lose some weight. I enjoy eating and drinking more than I should. 

Why I would be a good mentee? Well I've probably made almost every triathlon mistake that there is. I have a great sense of humor and am easily amused. I also have recent experience on injury recovery and dealing (or not) with the mental aspects of that. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone in the group. 

 2013 Training Totals to date: