kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 53)

rizer22 - 2012-05-16 1:51 PM

I am still somewhat fearful of the HIM swim. But now that I have started swimming again, I am committing to 2 days a week (thats about the max I can fit in) but that should be enough I think.

I am still dealing with neck and back issues though. What's weird, is mostly the pain comes when sitting. To the point of a burning and painful feeling in the lower back, and an 8 out of 10 pain scale on the neck somedays.  Had the MRI on the neck a month back.  Bulging disc.  Had an MRI this morning on the back.  Will have those results tmrw. This accident from last fall really tweaked my body.

It's funny though, with running, no back pain just a little neck pain.  And biking, no neck pain, and just a little back pain.  But nothing compared to sitting at work. I find myself standing at my desk sometimes.  So I'll continue with PT for now.

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 12:24 PM

 

6 months after I started I thought about it.  It took someone convincing me I could do long course to finalize it in my mind though. 

kidtri33 - 2012-05-16 3:47 PM Thanks Scott yea I think I may need that as well. It is hard to know for me if I can do especially if I haven't run a certain distance before. Were I am at now it is hard for me to imagine doing an HIM. Luckily I am enjoying the challenge and I am having some good family support and it seems to be rubbing off on everyone in the house

bulfrog - 2012-05-16 1:07 PM

Hi guys, 

Well my Zone 2 running lasted 8 days before I felt my calf start to play up... damn it! It's my own fault, I went from 2 weeks off to running every day (only short runs, but still every day) straight away. Should have taken a bit more time to build back to that. I'll have a few more days off and then try to get back into it. 

Anyway, with NZ starting to feel the full wrath of winter I'm being pushed indoors on my bikes quite a bit now. But I'm not quite sure what my workouts should look like. My goal for now is base building (next A race is a HIM in December) So what would you guys recommend as some workouts. So far this week I've been doing some Zone 2 intervals (5min Z1, 20 min Z2 etc.) my trainer workouts should be about 60-90 minutes, to be done 2-3 times a week. (with a long ride outside in the rain on the weekend)

Cheers, Andy 

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 4:53 PM So question for those of you who have done fulls.  When you're done with your goal race do you have all this extra time on your hands?  I have a feeling a few friends aren't going to know what to do with themselves after Saturday.

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-16 5:10 PM

Scott-- FYI just got this from WTC:

Additionally, registration for the 2013 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas will not open on Sunday, May 20, as previously posted.

IRONMAN must ensure proper course permits are finalized prior to opening 2013 race registration. Registration will open after meetings with local municipalities and city officials.

jarvy01 - 2012-05-17 7:33 AM

We're putting in an offer on a house today.  I don't want to get my hopes up, but I really like the neighborhood, school, etc.  There are some hideous light fixtures in the joint.  The few rooms that do not have hard wood, which I prefer because of my allergies, have some fugly looking carpet.  That stuff is all cosmetic, and we can change all that through the years.  Cool thing is the sprint tri I am doing in July is held in that area.  The skeleton of the house is perfect for my family.  Wish me luck, friends!  

bulfrog - 2012-05-16 1:07 PM

Hi guys, 

Well my Zone 2 running lasted 8 days before I felt my calf start to play up... damn it! It's my own fault, I went from 2 weeks off to running every day (only short runs, but still every day) straight away. Should have taken a bit more time to build back to that. I'll have a few more days off and then try to get back into it. 

Anyway, with NZ starting to feel the full wrath of winter I'm being pushed indoors on my bikes quite a bit now. But I'm not quite sure what my workouts should look like. My goal for now is base building (next A race is a HIM in December) So what would you guys recommend as some workouts. So far this week I've been doing some Zone 2 intervals (5min Z1, 20 min Z2 etc.) my trainer workouts should be about 60-90 minutes, to be done 2-3 times a week. (with a long ride outside in the rain on the weekend)

Cheers, Andy 

uhcoog - 2012-05-16 7:25 PM This doesn't surprise me. There are 5 or so entities you have to clear a bike course with here these days. Given the race goes through several counties I'd imagine that grows that list.

jarvy01 - 2012-05-17 7:33 AM

Recovery swim and strength training done this morning.  I have to fit in a Z1 run at some point today.  I am in no mood to run, so it should be interesting.  I am just so, so tired right now.  

We're putting in an offer on a house today.  I don't want to get my hopes up, but I really like the neighborhood, school, etc.  There are some hideous light fixtures in the joint.  The few rooms that do not have hard wood, which I prefer because of my allergies, have some fugly looking carpet.  That stuff is all cosmetic, and we can change all that through the years.  Cool thing is the sprint tri I am doing in July is held in that area.  The skeleton of the house is perfect for my family.  Wish me luck, friends!  

jarvy01 - 2012-05-17 5:33 AM

Recovery swim and strength training done this morning.  I have to fit in a Z1 run at some point today.  I am in no mood to run, so it should be interesting.  I am just so, so tired right now.  

We're putting in an offer on a house today.  I don't want to get my hopes up, but I really like the neighborhood, school, etc.  There are some hideous light fixtures in the joint.  The few rooms that do not have hard wood, which I prefer because of my allergies, have some fugly looking carpet.  That stuff is all cosmetic, and we can change all that through the years.  Cool thing is the sprint tri I am doing in July is held in that area.  The skeleton of the house is perfect for my family.  Wish me luck, friends!  

uhcoog - 2012-05-17 8:36 AM So the no registration, last second changes, no swim caps at check in, etc. type of issues has led to a ___ storm here with IMTX.

Fit4Infinity - 2012-05-17 7:41 AM

Have you taken a look at the TrainerRoad program.  The TR integrates with Ant+speed and cdances sensor on your bike and many brands of trainers to simulate virtual power.  Virtual power or powertap data is then displayed graphically over the planned workout.  Lots to be said, not much time to blog about it.  Worout plans are available from chris carmicheals Time crunch tri athlete series.  BT's resident jorgem has contributed several sructured plans as well.

Cheers 

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-17 8:34 AM

But they got really cool backpacks.

IMs in popluated areas are really tough.  I know there's a draw the racing in a city, but the logistics can be really tricky.

bryancd - 2012-05-17 10:23 AM Z1....where cycling fitness goes to die..

kaburns1214 - 2012-05-17 8:27 AM

My Z1 (so Friel's Z2-Z3 -- aerobic threshold).

bryancd - 2012-05-17 10:35 AM Better and why it's important to qualify what we mean when we say "Zone". I gave up up a while ago trying to make things fit in zones and just look at HR in term of various race intensities. Much easier and more applicable to the individual.