Consistency Equals Success (Page 50)

Originally posted by jackiep

Ellen, a big welcome to you. Although I've never had a weight issue of more than about 10 pounds, I have two very good friends who have dropped a considerable amount of weight in the last year or two. It is definitely possible. The guy is mid 40s and he will be racing IMFL tomorrow, his first Ironman. The girl is 31 and just completed her second triathlon, an Olympic distance. She lost her weight by 1) giving up beer, 2) giving up processed foods, and 3) exercising regularly. The key is REGULARLY. You don't have to do a lot, but you have to do it often.

Ask all the questions you can. We will try to answer them. It was not very long ago, I was new, and boy did I ask the questions. And now, I can tell you that I've learned a lot, but I'm not done learning yet.

Originally posted by trigabe

Hola from NYC. Getting ready for a cold run tomorrow, will report back how it goes. Cheers!

Originally posted by trigabe

Hola Team, a quick note from NY to report that I was able to survive the marathon and achieve a new PR of 3:40  This was a brutal race with really strong winds (up to 40mph gusts) in addition to the climbs, which made the effort for the PR even more memorable.  I will follow with more details later, now time for some drinks.  Cheers

Originally posted by trigabe

Hola Team, a quick note from NY to report that I was able to survive the marathon and achieve a new PR of 3:40  This was a brutal race with really strong winds (up to 40mph gusts) in addition to the climbs, which made the effort for the PR even more memorable.  I will follow with more details later, now time for some drinks.  Cheers

Originally posted by gekkounonetsu

I don't have an HR monitor, just a cheap bike computer that tracks speed, distance, and time. Obviously that doesn't help for anything other than biking. Would a monitor be worth investing in, and which kind would be best?
I haven't checked those sites yet, but I will be sure to do so.

Originally posted by jackiep

Gabe, congratulations on your PR on an especially difficult race day. I'm glad Joe told you it wasn't a PR course so you could prove him wrong.

Originally posted by trisuppo



Ellen,

There is a lot of value from a HR monitor. Knowingyour HR will allow you to train smarter. It will allow you to monitor your effort level to ensure that you are working out hard enough but not too hard. I will try to find a link to a thread or two that discuss the importance of HR training. Others here will chime in on the Maffetone method of HR training that is very easy to figure out and very effective as you begin your endurance addiction.

Originally posted by JBacarella



Using HR and Maffetone method are a great way to start training. You don't have to start with a $500.00 HR GPS watch. Buy something low end just make sure it has a chest strap and give you a constant HR. The basic formula is 180-age= MAF maximum HR during training or maximum aerobic function. That is why when Jackie had a birthday I congratulated her on losing a heartbeat, you can't tell her age by looking at her, so don't try. If you have been training less than 2 years, injured or ill -2 more. If you have been training more than 2 years +5. Do this alone for the first 90 days, then add in speed work. "The Big Book of Endurance Training" was written by Maffetone. Its a good place to start your training. I will admit that he mixed some BS and ego into the book. He gets a little hokey with nutrition. I took what I liked from it, and left the rest. The big thing for me is I was able to train and increase millage without injury. I was having a real issue with Achilles Tendonitis, prior to starting this method.