Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 52)

Running in a 10k tomorrow and have no idea what pace i can run! My 1:41:35 HM indicates that I can run 7:15 miles, but I'm gonna go for 7 and see if i can hold it.

As a side note, just a reminder for all trail runners to be careful! On a 12mi interval trail run two day ago, I was looking for tree roots and rocks on the ground and got clotheslined by a hanging tree branch! In the middle of the woods alone...pretty scary.  Luckily it got me in the top of the head more than the forehead, but still got knocked clean off my feet and everything was just spinning and fuzzy around for a while until i regained my composure.  Felt ok and finished my run (this was at mile 7), aside from some cuts and scrapes I'm all good (and doctor approved!)  Be careful though everyone!

I've been following the plan and the RPE scale works well for me on the ground, but not particularly well when doing longer distances in the pool.  Based on my lack of real ability as a swimmer, when I start to hit RPE 5 it feels like the wheels start to fall off - form gets worse as I push harder in an attempt for increased speed (which is ultimately not sustainable because I'm working too dang hard anyway).   If it is speed workout (i.e. sets of 100s or less), I can hang on pretty well.  But with the longer sets, I definitely struggle.

My inclination is just focus on form for long sets and see how long I can maintain my form. Anyone else have a similar situation or can recommend a different approach?

 Im in exactly the same position Joe.  I have one coached swim a week with my tri club when I try to do whatever the coach says.  On the days I swim alone I tend to split my swim into two halfs 1 half is a copy of the advice from the coach the other is a longer endurance swim where I just try to increase the distance I can swim.

My 10K didn't go so hot today hah.  Well...at least not as I had hoped.  I didn't feel very fresh and didnt train for this (and had put like 30mi or so in this week already before it).  Enough with the excuses, here are my splits:

1- 6:55, 2- 7:09, 3- 7:20, 4- 7:25, 5- 7:32, 6: 7:32

I was hoping to go out at 7 and just tough it out and hold it but no such luck.  I didn't really have it in the tank today.  It's completely different running a fun little 10K and an organized race.  I decided that since I left my ipod shuffle in my hotel room I would just try to run without.  I really did miss the music but its good to get used to it for HIM.  The music really shuts me up when I start complaining to myself.  

There were a bunch of things I did wrong, including just a handful of granola for breakfast.  Didn't bring any calories or anything and could have used some...the course just had water every mile or so.  Still, it was a nice time, and i need to learn how to have races not go my way! I got so spoiled by my first one going perfectly. 

*knocks and pokes head in* Got room for one more?

I've just signed up for Steelhead on August 14-- both as a challenge and also as a replacement for the marathon I was intending to run for LIVESTRONG next weekend. I've been sidelined from running on land since January with peroneal tendonitis, but have been running in the water regularly and have just been cleared to start running again, s-l-o-w-l-y. (Feel free to check my logs if you're curious.) I've got a gait analysis on Monday (can't wait!), and plan to start the HIM plan shortly after that, though I'll be on Spring Break next week and thus might not be *quite* as meticulous in my training while I'm gone...

At any rate, this'll be my first HIM-- I've done four sprints and an Oly, and will do a couple of tune-up races beforehand as well. My goal is to get round the course healthy and happy, and I'd love to be able to check in with the group as I train.

Hope everyone's training is going well!

My 10K didn't go so hot today hah.  Well...at least not as I had hoped.  I didn't feel very fresh and didnt train for this (and had put like 30mi or so in this week already before it).  Enough with the excuses, here are my splits:

1- 6:55, 2- 7:09, 3- 7:20, 4- 7:25, 5- 7:32, 6: 7:32

I was hoping to go out at 7 and just tough it out and hold it but no such luck.  I didn't really have it in the tank today.  It's completely different running a fun little 10K and an organized race.  I decided that since I left my ipod shuffle in my hotel room I would just try to run without.  I really did miss the music but its good to get used to it for HIM.  The music really shuts me up when I start complaining to myself.  

There were a bunch of things I did wrong, including just a handful of granola for breakfast.  Didn't bring any calories or anything and could have used some...the course just had water every mile or so.  Still, it was a nice time, and i need to learn how to have races not go my way! I got so spoiled by my first one going perfectly. 

Sorry it didn't go as you hoped, but still...dang that is fast!  One week of build before we begin to taper.  Just thinking about it gives me butterflies.  Can't believe our races are right around the corner.

Come on in...the water is fine.   Welcome to the group.  A marathon injury is what got me in the pool and then on this wild ride of triathlons too.  My HIM is in 3 weeks and my goal is to get round the course...uh period.  Not sure sure I will do it happily.  haha

First time outside this year on the bike. It was sunny and warm-looking out, couldn't resist. However the sun quickly disappeared after we started and then didn't feel so warm. The temp? 37 degrees.  I dressed right, except for my feet. I pretty much had no feeling in them when we got back. It beats the trainer though and it feels great to get outside.

1hour 45 minutes, 28miles

Week 2 done! Yay!

*knocks and pokes head in* Got room for one more?

I've just signed up for Steelhead on August 14-- both as a challenge and also as a replacement for the marathon I was intending to run for LIVESTRONG next weekend. I've been sidelined from running on land since January with peroneal tendonitis, but have been running in the water regularly and have just been cleared to start running again, s-l-o-w-l-y. (Feel free to check my logs if you're curious.) I've got a gait analysis on Monday (can't wait!), and plan to start the HIM plan shortly after that, though I'll be on Spring Break next week and thus might not be *quite* as meticulous in my training while I'm gone...

At any rate, this'll be my first HIM-- I've done four sprints and an Oly, and will do a couple of tune-up races beforehand as well. My goal is to get round the course healthy and happy, and I'd love to be able to check in with the group as I train.

Hope everyone's training is going well!

My 10K didn't go so hot today hah.  Well...at least not as I had hoped.  I didn't feel very fresh and didnt train for this (and had put like 30mi or so in this week already before it).  Enough with the excuses, here are my splits:

1- 6:55, 2- 7:09, 3- 7:20, 4- 7:25, 5- 7:32, 6: 7:32

I was hoping to go out at 7 and just tough it out and hold it but no such luck.  I didn't really have it in the tank today.  It's completely different running a fun little 10K and an organized race.  I decided that since I left my ipod shuffle in my hotel room I would just try to run without.  I really did miss the music but its good to get used to it for HIM.  The music really shuts me up when I start complaining to myself.  

There were a bunch of things I did wrong, including just a handful of granola for breakfast.  Didn't bring any calories or anything and could have used some...the course just had water every mile or so.  Still, it was a nice time, and i need to learn how to have races not go my way! I got so spoiled by my first one going perfectly.