Gat's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 6)

Yes,  you are right she is and it is much appreciated. I am in for the long haul on this one though. I am set on getting a HIM next year I have to bites at doing one next year and then I want to try for an im the year after. In the long term (like everyone else) I want to make it to Kona to race so I guess a few years of tri-ing will be needed and and O80 qualification perhaps.

I will look at an oly to I hadn't considered that. Thanks people.

Hey, hey, hey....you are going to let all of my secrets out of the bag and then nobody will listen to me.  Hope all is going well.  I am looking forward to Tupper Lake!!

You are going to do just fine at TL.  You will have no problem with the swim and after your century this weekend, you will be ready for the bike.  As for the run, you will make it happen.  No worries.  Besides, you still have a few weeks to prepare. 

Hello,

 Musclemomma I'm with you. I travelled the last two days and planned to do my swiim this AM, but the hotel room was so nice I took advantage of the time! So today is an off day.

 The great news we have SUN and 70+ degree weather AND the wind isn't 30mph! YIPEEE! Now if I could just blow off work for some rides during the day.

My biggest trouble right now is getting out on the bike. A little challenge with kids, work...etc

 Who does trainer rides? I love spinervals and wish I could do most of my training using spinervals. 

 ctnord

I LOVE days off!  I just wish that I didn't have to have those unable to train days.  Today was just that.  I wanted to swim, but work was so busy that I couldn't.  Also I'm starting my taper, which means I'm beginning to feel like I'm not doing enough training.  I don't like tapering.  It makes  me feel edgy.  Today, because I couldn't swim I thought about going running or doing some strength training.  I thought better of it because I'm supposed to be recovering and healing up my body for the race. 

Although...a couple miles of running couldn't hurt, right?

Theresa-

I only have one spinerval right now, the uphill grind spinerval 7.0.  I use it for a prerun brick bike or when the weather's bad I do it 2-3 times in place of a long ride.  I only have a magnetic trainer right now though and I think I killed it w/ the spinerval stuff.  It still has resistance but sounds like bells ringing when it spins.  It's only a matter of time before it's completely dead.  I guess just need to bite the bullet and upgrade to something more durable.

Thanks.. I think. LOL I am planning to get bike work done to get some run conditioning and keep me off my feet (at this weight) as much as poss. Definatley just finishing uninjured is the goal so I am on course... so far in my limited fashion.

45 minute swim... straight... hoping to be at 2500+ yds...

Who does trainer rides? I love spinervals and wish I could do most of my training using spinervals. 

I do trainer rides throughout most of my base and building training periods.  It just so happens that up here in the Northeast, the bulk of these periods are in the dead of winter.  I use several of the spinerval DVDs on a regular basis.  Naturally, this time of year, I like to get outside, however, it is sometimes easier to just jump on the trainer for an hour or so.  I also hit a spin class a couple times a week if possible.  It helps to have different kinds of training to help keep things interesting.  I know a guy that does IM's and he does the bulk of the training on a trainer.  He only takes his bike off the trainer for longer rides.  He seems to do pretty well!!

Kinaiahi,

What is tapering?  People actually do this.  I thought it was just a theory that athletes pondered from time to time.  Seriously though, I find that I do not taper all that well, because I feel edgy as well.  This is normal.  Just believe in the taper and look at it as "free speed". 

Jana - I would get fitted for your bike. You shouldn't have that much discomfort. When I first got my road bike I ended up having neck/shoulder spasms to the point I had to take 5 days off. Found out I wasn't suppose to ride on my downs the entire time. Now I have tri bars which I like.

In regards to today.....I swam 2600 meters today. I followed a swim workout to a T...I've never done this. Most of the time I always thought I couldn't make it. It felt great! My lesson learned...

Work the plan...it works!

Until today I had never swam over 1800 meters in a workout or for that matter EVER!

ctnord

 Believe it or not, I hit 2500 yds at 44:55.3!!!!   Great swim today (for me!) !

I had interesting bike comfort probs when I first got on a road bike. I'd back up the post that said get your bike professionally fitted. Also I found saddle butter was a wonderful thing. Might be worth a try to see. Took me 5 saddles to find one that was okay for me to. But that is all trial and error I'm afraid. Everyone has a different favorite.

 Sorry to hear that your workout didn't go well... sounds like it it beyond the humidity issue? 

 For me, this weekend is a light swim/run/bike tomorrow (today is my day off) and then Gear West Du on Sunday...

Jana,

Sounds like you need to take a little time to rest.  Take the two days and then see how you feel on your run on Sunday.  It could have been the humidity or it could have been something else.  Some times it is tough to tell.  Get well!!