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Ok, this is a bit geeky but when I first started I kept a log of what I wore running, cycling, backpacking, etc.  Basically what was the temperature and conditions outside, what I wore, and comments about the activity (feet cold, too hot, etc.).  If a long activity, how the day progressed.  This way, I wasn't wondering in the parking lot of the group ride as the whether I should bring the jacket, arm warmers, etc. I'd already know.  Also had this figured out for races to reduce any stress.  Over time it becomes 2nd nature and I don't need a log anymore.

I run both in and out depending on where I'm at in my training.  I'm in the PNW so we don't have snow or really cold temps to deal with, just the rain.

Outside, but take this with a grain of salt, since I am in SWFl. I feel a little guilty even answering, knowing that some of ya"ll are in the snow and single digits.  Today was 50*, so shorts, LS tech shirt, calf sleeves. It'll get a bit colder next week, so I'll add gloves and maybe a heavier shirt. 30's means a heavier shirt or 2 shirts, tights and wool beanie. Wind is what gave me a pause this morning. I may have to rethink choices if it is cold and windy.

I do have a tendency to log clothing choices, temp, and humidity levels, as it helps me remember later in the year. Also, we get so little cold that I am never too sure what I did in the past and it is nice to have the reference. 

Good point on the mittens - forgot to mention that one.  I actually use my "lobster gloves" from the bike for anything under about 25*F or it it's about freezing but windy.  Anything warmer and I wear my windproof cycling gloves to about 40-42F.  Above that and I wear knit Mizuno running gloves (which I love).

I don't wear a balaclava until it's in the low 20's and a facemask only in the teens or down (or below freezing and whipping wind).

Matt

Awesome!  Congrats - sounds like a very fun race for you both (assuming no one got hurt!).

So, was the gear about right?  Would you have done anything differently?

I did a long slog on the dreadmill this morning.  -10F out, with lots of snow on the roads, so it was veeeery dicey out there… and I wound up in the basement.  Thing was, it was pretty cold there, too!  About 50, and I never took off my gloves.  

Again, congrats on the HM!  Sounds like it was a hoot!!

Matt

Mapped out most of my season yesterday.  A lot of races (run and tri - no bike only this season… yet), but only a few for which I'll peak/taper (short taper for a March HM, full peak/taper for a June 8 HIM, and a peak/taper spread across AGN and Timberman in August - a week apart from each other).

Haven't thought about the fall too much.  That would start to bake my noodle!

Basically, I have one more week of "Base 1" then a "rest and test" week.  3 weeks each of base 2 and base 3 with r&t weeks after each block.  A 2 week build 1 and 2 x 2 weeks of build 2.  After each block of build is a "rest & test" week (although that still is between 9 and 13 hours, just less intense except the tests).

I try to line up the rest and test weeks with a race, but I have too many races planned to do that for all of them.  At least that gives me something like a short taper for a few races.  

Last year, I tried to do too many mini-tapers last year and wound up with too many weeks of peak/taper and not enough volume during a couple of key build weeks ("too much thinky, not enough runny" - as has been said).

How's the planning going for everyone else?

Matt

Question(s) for the group:

What's your favorite sport of the three?  Is it different each year or does it stay consistent over time?

I'm really digging swimming at the moment, but I think running is still my favorite.  Year before last it was riding, as that was my first year back on a road bike in almost 20 years - and I was besotted by all that carbon (instead of all the heavy steel in my old bike!).  Last year it was definitely running.

I'm trying to balance my training based on a plan, rather than just what I like best, but I admit that my race schedule has a bunch of running races - and no swim or bike races!  So, there you go - the plan has more running in it as a result.  

You?

Matt