swbkrun's group- CLOSED (Page 6)

OK, swimming question here.  We were at the store gettng Christmas presents yesterday and I decided to pick up a pair of goggles while we were there (I've been swimming without).  I tried a couple of them on to see how they fit and I think I found a pair that will work - we'll see when I try them out for the first time.  My question is about the lens color.  I saw ones that were clear, some that were smoke colored, blue tinted, etc.  What's the difference and is one better than another or is it more personal preference?  I got a clear pair since I wasn't sure about the other colors.  All of my swimming will be done in a pool for now, mostly indoors although some may be outside this summer. 

Thanks

Janet 

You have to hit the quote button in the upper right hand corner and then erase the part of the message you don't want to keep.

Janet

I am definitely not the expert, but I found that either clear or blue lenses work well indoors, but the smoke colored ones work best outdoors.  I found that out the hard way.  Went to swim in our lake with the clear lenses and couldn't see a thing because of the sun.

What brand did you buy?  The ones I am in love with at the moment are Blue Seventies Vision.

Yeah, clear are best for indoors, blue I believe is a happy medium and dark are for outside.  It really stinks trying to see outside with clear goggles on the water and sun will blind you.

I like blue they work for both.  Goggles are definitely a personal preference, I tried the aquasphere kaimans that everyone seems to like and they just didn't fit my face and always let water in.  Wearing a cheap pair of speedo goggles and they work great.

I am actually starting to enjoy my Master's swim group more in the past 2-3 weeks.  When I first started, there wasn't much personal attention and I felt like I went to the pool did the work-outs and left, no social conversation or advice on technique.  I finally took the initiative and started socializing and asking the coach about my technique.  From there, my freestyle has improved a lot and I am more enthiused about making the practices. 

 Today, I was told to do some non-freestyle drills.  I tried to swim breast-stroke and was told that my technique was all wrong.  After a couple of minutes of simple instruction, I feel that my breast-stroke is 100% better.  Can't wait for the next practice.

-Nick

My three sprints were all in OW and while I did not have a panic attack or reach for a kayak, there were several points where I flipped on my back to breathe.  Having  the next wave swim up my backside did unnerve me, but I made it.  To the point above, my HR was in the upper 160s which could mean I would blow through a fair amount of glycogen before getting on the bike .

On the positive side, I am a better swimmer than I was then and we live on a lake most of the summer so I have a very clean/clear Northern WI lake to practice in, but not until mid June when it is actually gets warm enough to venture in.  I am also planning to take a few OWS classes starting mid-May in Madison.

Given the advice above, it sounds like I should be building towards swimmng an hour straight. Is that the idea?  I am nowhere near that now. Of course, I don't really know how long I can go all at once.  While I can complete 2200+ yards in a session it is split into different things based on what my swim instructor gives me. 

How important is speed? My 100 is 2:20ish now.  My running head says get the distance down and speed will follow. Is it the same?

Thanks again everybody.

I've found that I'm less sore (if at all) and recover more quickly if I have a protien shake following a long run.

Ok all, here is my new toy.  I have taken a couple of pictures and figured out how to post one.  It is a 2006 Felt F1 frameset that was built in 2007.  I have an appointment with my local bike shop to get a fitting and tune up next weekend.  The frame is very clean with only a couple of scratches on the crank.  The seller indicated he has put about 1,400 miles on it and that it was in great condition.  I am extremely excited as I didn't think I would ever own a bike this light.  I will look for some aero bars in the spring.

x2

Good thing I am swimming today, 19 degrees right now according to weather.com feels like 3...

So Steve what do you think about tri coaches?

On my 2nd year of using BT plans + Runnersworld plans.  Taking swim lessons, trying to do those at least once a month.  Other than the swimming doing it all by online plans.

Do you think getting a real life (not over the internet) coach would be worth the money?  I think I would want someone I can meet with talk to and have watch me ride/run/swim and offer pointers.  Then from watching me work out develop a plan.

okay, there is way too much tri talk going on here!   Change of subject.  I hurt my hip about a week ago that resulted in a few days of limping. At my chiropractor apt this morning I mentioned this to him and he spent some time using his hand held massager and rubbed on my hip and glutes.  THAT WAS AWESOME!  Anyone ever had a butt massage (I'm not being dirty here Rob )?  It tickled but felt SO GOOD!!!! 

AND HOW COME EVERYONE ELSE IS GETTING SNOW BUT ME????  NOT FAIR!!!!!

(TRI SANTA OWS.jpg)

 Twas the night before a tri Christmas....

Twas the night before a tri Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a triathlete was stirring, not even their spouse;

The wet suits were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that TriSanta soon would be there;

The running shoes were nestled all snug in their boxes by the beds,
While visions of personal best danced in the triathletes heads;

And the carbon tribike in the garage, and I in my swim cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out of transition there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the pool to see what was the matter.

Away to the run I flew like a flash,
Tore off my clothes and threw on my lucky cycling sash.

The sun sparkled clear and bright and I was ready to go,
All I had to do was clip in down below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a super fast man in red with the speed of eight reindeer,

With an all carbon bike, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be TriSanta; the race favorite pick.

More rapid than eagles on this coursers he came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called all of us by name;

"Now, Steve! now, Janet! now, Matt and Suzy!
On, Holly! on Benton! on, Tony and Jeremy!

Through the second transition now! And right through them all!
Now away! run away! run for the finish all!"

As empty gels that before the wild hurricane fly,
We will meet at the finish, of this Holiday Tri,

He crossed the finish line first, and went straight to his work,
And filled all of the transition bags with presents; then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger on the side of his gear shift,
And giving a nod, with a mighty big push his tribike did lift;

He stood up on his bike, to his team DLR Tri gave a whistle,
And away he flew like a red triathlete missile.

But I heard him exclaim, here he rode out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all triathletes. And to all a good night."

(santa4.jpg)

Attachments
----------------
santa4.jpg (43KB - 8 downloads)

My Race Log

Tracy, I have never had a butt massage, but it is now on my list of things to get.  It sounds fantastic.

That is a tough one.... I think a coach CAN BE beneficial if you are lacking the ability to be consistent, or don't know how to swim, or are trying to win the race, etc.... I feel like there are enough resources out there to do it on your own, or with a "tri group."   Groups will push the pace, push you physically, etc.... Tough call.  I had an on-line coach one year.... Over priced!!!!!

I am sad..... I just found out that my parents cancelled their flight to Seattle for Xmas.  After rescheduling 3 times due to weather they had to BAG IT!!! This is the 1st time in 32 years that I haven't been with my parents on XMAS day!!!

BUMMER!

Well darn it my pool is closed until Jan 5th because of that filter hazard thing I read about last month. 

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=2134637;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25;

Now how am I going to get that last 4500M to get to 100k for the year.