Newbz'z summer mentor group is FULL!!!! (Page 6)

reloadyour9 - 2010-04-07 9:16 PM Just did a quick and easy run, wanted to try out the knee braces I bought for my knee pains, and I am happy to report NO PAIN!!! NONE, at all. I bought two McDavid 419R knee braces, and seems to do the trick. Not only that, but recorded my fastest time, 4.33 miles in 32:15, a huge improvement from my 10k in 1:00:07 2 weeks ago.

I see we are on to swimming, can anyone recommend a good swim program for a newbie like myself???

reloadyour9 - 2010-04-07 4:16 PM Just did a quick and easy run, wanted to try out the knee braces I bought for my knee pains, and I am happy to report NO PAIN!!! NONE, at all. I bought two McDavid 419R knee braces, and seems to do the trick. Not only that, but recorded my fastest time, 4.33 miles in 32:15, a huge improvement from my 10k in 1:00:07 2 weeks ago.

I see we are on to swimming, can anyone recommend a good swim program for a newbie like myself???

carlwithac - 2010-04-07 4:21 PM
swimplan.com allows you to into your skill and experience levels and get a unique and focused workout depending on your goals on a daily basis.  It is much easier than thinking up your own workouts if you are totally lost.

nc452010 - 2010-04-07 7:42 PM

OK...so I sign up on swimplan....and ask them to make my plan "easier" than the std.

I get back a plan that has me swimming a warm-up of 100yds.......rest 30sec.....then repeat six more times.

Hell, the furthest I've been at one time is 75yds.....lol

Next?

(In all fairness, it did tell me to use the fins for the 7X100's. If they help that much, I'm game. In my last session, I did 8X50's.....which was 6 more than I could do the day before.).

Like I said......I'll try it. But I sure hope the fins are magic!

reloadyour9 - 2010-04-07 8:30 PM I usually never run fast during training......never. And during the run I felt like I was moving at a slow pace, but distance/time says otherwise. I think it is because I wasn't in any discomfort during the run.

tri808 - 2010-04-07 7:54 PM

I told you...FOAM ROLLER!!!  It's one of God's blessings to man.

stefanier - 2010-04-07 8:35 PM

I completely agree with the wonderful powers of the foam roller. Indeed it is the apparatus of the gods. LOL



OK for those of you who use the two beat kick in swimming, how did you master it?

Background for me. I am a fairly strong and consistent swimmer. I am not fast (2:00 per 100) but endurance is my forte. Breathing is not an issue. I breathe bilaterally in just about every situation except racing. I am not a furious kicker in the water. Right now I am honestly trying to get more time in the pool and tweek my stroke so that I can get a bit faster.

so how did you master the two beat kick?

stefanier - 2010-04-07 5:35 PM I completely agree with the wonderful powers of the foam roller. Indeed it is the apparatus of the gods. LOL



OK for those of you who use the two beat kick in swimming, how did you master it?

Background for me. I am a fairly strong and consistent swimmer. I am not fast (2:00 per 100) but endurance is my forte. Breathing is not an issue. I breathe bilaterally in just about every situation except racing.  I am not a furious kicker in the water. Right now I am honestly trying to get more time in the pool and tweek my stroke so that I can get a bit faster.

so how did you master the two beat kick?

jpbis26 - 2010-04-07 9:46 PM

ok, I apologize if someone has already asked this question as I have not had time to read all the replies. I saw there had been a recommendation to do a masters swim class. I saw this listed in my local rec center's catalog, but wasn't sure if it was for me. What exactly happens there? do they work with all levels? Is there indiviual coaching going on? Do they give you drills to do?

I usually swim about 1000M at a time in about 30 minutes doing the crawl. I'll time myself tomorrow to give you a more exact time (sorry I'm bad about this-trying to be better for my training logs). I'm doing a srint tri that is 800M in OW. I swim continuously at a relaxed pace. Should I try to do more laps? Should I try to speed up my pace? I'm just not sure what to do to improve.

Also, when I swim I only turn my head to one side to breath every 2 strokes. I feel really
comfortable with this, but should I try and turn to both sides?

Thanks

ddiamond - 2010-04-07 9:46 PM



Yep - I'm the one that is late to the party but here's my Bio:

Name: ddiamond/ DJ

My Story: I was an athlete growing up (soccer) played from the time I was five until I left for college, I was recruited to play in college but decided that I wanted to "have a life" - code for party, so I gave up soccer and instead drank a lot of beer, ate a lot of pizza. After being inactive for a pretty long time, started running last May and just kept at it adding distance and time. I ended up doing two 5K races last fall and a 5 mile run on Thanksgiving. In December I started swimming and by January started biking so Triathlons seemed like something to do. I have never done a Triathlon, first one is scheduled for April 17.

Family Status: I have been married for a little over 6 years and we have a 3 year old little boy.

Current Training: 6-8 Hours a week - not following a plan, just free wheeling it - I do update my logs daily and they are public so anyone can take a peek

Races So Far This Year: 10K Twin Creek Trail Run, 3 Splash N Dashes (1000 Yard Swim + 5K run)

2010 Races: Miami University Sprint Tri - a couple more sprint Tris (TBD) and an OLY late season.

Weightloss: Between last May and now I have lost 60 pounds - I would like to lose 5 more but I am comfortable where I am. Nutrition is not my strong point - actually it sucks and I am a horrible cook - I should not be allowed in the kitchen - thank god my husband does cook.

I'm looking forward to being part of this group.

Also, when I swim I only turn my head to one side to breath every 2 strokes. I feel really
comfortable with this, but should I try and turn to both sides?

Thanks