Ted's Sprint Group (Beginner & Experienced Welcome) (Page 5)

I finally got back to the gym after my cold last Friday! I stuck to easy and short bike rides and walking. Today I ran for the first time in about 2 weeks! Running is my least favorite and I HATE running on the treadmill! I walked .25, ran 1 mile (which is a huge accomplishment for me!) then walked until I got to 20 minutes at 1.35 miles. I would have gone longer but I places to be! I feel like I'm starting my training from the beginning but that's ok because it's a 12 week program and I have way more than 12 weeks until my race!

One workout at a time. Keep moving forward

Great job getting after it!

Here's a cautionary tale for everyone when it comes to training that's the opposite. I love training. It's probably my favorite aspect of the whole thing (I'm a journey vs. a destination kind of guy). Last Friday, I finally took a day off after two straight weeks of daily workouts without a break. Then on Saturday, I opted for a very intense track workout, which really left me worn out. Here's what I did
1 mile warm-up
8x100 at Zone 4 w/ 100 recovery in between
6x200 at Zone 4 w/ 200 recovery in between
4x400 at Zone 3 w/ 300 recovery in between
2x800 at Zone 3 w/ 400 recovery in between
800 ish cool down

I was a bit sore, but mostly just tired, sleepy in fact, when it was over. On Sunday, I did a very easy 30 minute spin on the bike of pure recovery, just to keep loose. After a poor night's sleep, I woke on Monday morning completely exhausted. I felt like I hadn't slept at all and the simplest movements had me out of breath. I feared that I was coming down with the flu, and even wound up missing work. Back at work today, but still plenty tired. I plan on another day without workouts tomorrow, and then I'll reassess. A good reminder to keep an eye on the rest. Just because you can workout, doesn't always mean that you should!

Edited by tedjohn 2016-01-26 10:03 PM

Very good advice!

Great job!!!!

A good reminder to keep an eye on the rest. Just because you can workout, doesn't always mean that you should!

Yes a cautionary tail that i have actually taken heed of this week!!!
Despite planning to do some very light training following my injury i have woken up every day feeling exhausted. I did go back to work this week and maybe healing and work is enough for week 2 post injury!!
Hoping that at least one day over the weekend i can manage a short static cycle workout but we will see......as my boss said to me last week....health first Annabelle. (And he is an NHS consultant!!!!)

Good morning everyone,
Anabelle I think it is a good I idea to take it one day at a time.
Amy way to go on your mile!! It is important to celebrate the achievements.
TJ thanks for the advice about the strength training. I am doing my second strength workout this week. I do one at home and a second at the gym making sure I get in my leg curls.
I am having a good week training wise. I swam and feel as though I'm making headway with my mental block on how far I can swim. When I swam last year in my triathlon I got it done but it wasn't my best. I am working on my drills today, I'm going to get a family member to video my run, bike and swim so I can see how I am doing. I am excited because I am sticking with my yoga and 2 strength workouts. This is something that normally falls off if life gets busy.
Ted you asked about goals here is my plan and has worked out well this week.
Monday short bike then strength, Tuesday yoga, Wednesday medium swim and short run, Thursday long swim and strength training, Friday is long bike, Saturday is off, Sunday is short swim with my boys and a long run.
My work schedule is broken up so that I have free time from 8-11:15 almost every morning this is when I get my workouts in.

Well time to get into the pool and get to swimming.
Have a great day!
Nicole

I forgot to say, I kicked it up on my run yesterday and ran an 11.5 minute mile. I only got in 1.375 mile(11) laps but was able to move a bit faster. Now to be able to sustain it and get faster for the 3.1 miles.
Crawl, walk, run.
Nicole

My very first sprint tri is June 12! I have read on more than 1 blog that for your first tri it's ok to have any bike. What do you recommend? I have a birthday 3 weeks before my Tri and I could ask my parents for a bike but I'm not sure I want anyone spending a ton of money on one until I know I want to do more races or at least bike a lot more! The bike is a mountain bike (I think), nothing fancy. I was going to take it to a local bike store to see if they could at least adjust the seat and handle bars for me.

Congrats on getting signed up!!

I've only done 2 sprints (last spring) and I used my Trek Hybrid for the events. There were other "non racing" bikes in both events; both were billed as good for first timers. So, go with what you have. Also if there is a local Tri club they might be able to point you in the direction of someone who has a bike to sale; or your local bike shop may have some trade ins they'd let u borrow. Regardless, others will be at your event on similar bikes. Hold off spending the $$$ until you are sure you want to continue.

Others with more experience here will also have some advice. For my events this year I'll be using a road bike my son put together for me....

For sprint races, it's true that any bike is fine. You will see all different kinds of bikes for these races. If you decide you want to do more races, longer races, or just go faster, that's the time to start thinking about another bike. When I started, it had been some time since I had my own bike. I purchased a road bike to start and raced for several years before getting a dedicated triathlon bike. When you are ready to get something nicer, I'd work with a local bike shop to get options. They can also help you to be sure that your bike has a proper fit. A good fitting bike is just as important as good fitting shoes in my opinion.

Hi Ted (and everyone),

I am new to triathlons. I started training in late August and did my first indoor tri January 3rd. It was fun and I registered for my first sprint tri (June 4th) the next day.

In the past I have been a bike racer, a distance rider, a kayaking instructor, and a swim instructor/lifeguard. I had twins 8 years ago and stopped doing about everything. It's good to be back on the bike and in the pool again but I really suck as a runner.

I'm hoping to get some motivation and advice from this group. Especially advice!

Mandy





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I had my son video my swim on the water and it was good for me to see what is happening. I am feeling tired in my arms while swimming and was wondering if I am wasting energy on my strokes. I watched some videos about the arm stroke and feel I haven't been getting my elbow high enough or turning enough on my side while I reach. I did get some good ideas for new drills.
I then ran while at my son's soccer practice. I did some hills sprints and really got my heart rate going. I felt my chest burning and did some jogging through it. I did have to walk a bit then get back into my jog. I haven't done hill sprints in a while.

I am feeling a bit tired. I am glad I had a day off yesterday from work and training. I try to have it an off day from chores and take it easy that day as well.


Amy- I ride a road bike and have thought about different upgrades but so far the best one is my new seat at Christmas time. I did get my bike adjusted for me at the bike shop and then again after getting clip in pedals. That made a huge difference in my knees. I was getting pain in them. We picked up used road bikes for my boys and got mine on a huge discount and a sale.(My husband gets one because he is on the US Military Endurance Team)

Welcome Mandy,
I'm glad you found us. There are some great people here that have some great info to share.

Nice to meet you Mandy.

Off to the pool tomorrow. Today I had a run planned but the road is glare ice to that's kinda out were going to count building to snowman with my daughter as some for exercise today. Yesterday I actually rode 50 min straight on my trainer very impressed with my self. So it sounds like I have some rescheduling of my training to do trying to schedule that run in some time next week but it shows as my recovery week would it be bad to do a long run in there on a day off if I'm already recovering today right ??

I seen that swim workout above and holy crap no wonder your sore and stiff the next day. I might have drowned.

The other great news this week is that my boyfriend gave me the entry to my next race for my birthday yeah that's pretty sweet. Now lets sign up.

Mandy,

Welcome to the group! Please feel free to ask questions. There is a lot of collective experience in this group.

All,

Snowy here today in Colorado. My rest has extended thanks to a pesky little stomach bug! Nothing in the way of workouts so I'll be well recovered as soon as able to get back after it. Today, it's sitting by the fire and relaxing.

Take care!

Hi all,
I just wanted to put out there if any one is on these different sites logging their workouts they work great for me. I have them set up so they all talk to each other a certain way.
Strava, mapmyfitness(it is great for the pool), myfitnesspal, and of course on here as well. I find it is great encouragement with others on the apps on my phone. Nicole Buckwalter

I got sidetracked with life so I got a late start today but got in a ride on the trainer.
warm up at 10 minute zone 1-2 (zone 1; 8-12 mph, zone 2; 12-16)
90-100 cadence 1 min zone 2-3 (zone 3; 16-20 mph)
pedal normal speed 2 min zone 2
pedal fast(.100 rpm if possible) 1 min zone 2
pedal normal speed 2 min zone 2
repeat it minus the warm up
pedal slightly faster than normal speed 10 min zone 2
pedal normal speed easing off 1 min zone 2-1


I cut it short and didn't do the repeat due to time.
I will get in my strength training after work, before dinner.

Enjoy the inside time for those that are stuck because of weather. Resting is part of the training too. Sometimes it is the hardest part.

Great to have you in the group!!!!!

Good luck with that nasty stomach bug.....rest and relaxing the best thing to do...

Oh, enjoy the snow!!

Good morning Ted.
Is there a fee for being in the beginner group?

No fee. It' all free!

I'm so excited I got in my strength training. Now for some dinner.

My name is Jon Tomberlin and I live in Detroit, MI. I'm married to my beautiful wife Katie and we have a 4 year old boy.

I have never raced before but I have always wanted to do a triathlon. Last December I was talking to one of my friends and I find out he was on the Michigan State Triathlon team. So I told him about my dream and he challenged me to start training for a triathlon race in September. The problem is that he lives a few hours away and he's very busy with his job, so it's really hard for him to teach me.

Right now I've been just getting back into swimming, and biking. I've been mountain biking for the last two years but I've never done road biking before. My experience on running is NONE. So, as you can see I'm a beginner at this incredible sport that I've been learning in the past month.

My goal is to sign up for two Sprint races this year and maybe an Olympic depending on my Sprint race results.

Not sure if you have any open spots but I would love to join your group. I've been reading about triathlons and there's so much to learn. Sometimes I feel I don't even know where to start and how to start my training So, I was hoping I could have some help.

Thanks.

Jon,

Welcome to the group. We're happy to have you join us!

Ted