Tri-Curious - -full (Page 6)

hexbinary - 2011-05-10 2:30 PM

I ordered my Xterra wetsuit today, but I won't get it in time for my first tri this season..looks like they are pretty backed up I will have to use my crappy scuba one with bad shoulder movement..OR..rent one..but it's only a 300m swim, so we'll see..i dunno.

Planning on hitting the pool today....not sure if it's better to do drills or just swim 300s..anyone have opinions on this? I feel like I just need to get my fitness in check before really working technique, plus swimming the 300s helps with confidence for the upcoming tri in 1 months time.

kwynnc - 2011-05-10 6:19 PM Hex - how many times a week are you swimming? If it's a couple of times or more a week, I would suggest doing 300's once a week and then doing intervals the other session. If you're doing 3 times a week, you could throw drills in there for the third session. That way you mix it up. I was surprised at how much doing intervals helped me ie. 8 x 50, 12 x 25, 2 x 100, etc. I went from being able to barely do a 400 to doing an 800 the next time I tried to go long. I'm embarassed to report that I have done NOTHING since my tri. My arch/heel is still bugging me, so I'm trying to wear my brace at night and see if that helps. My next planned event is a half marathon in January - I might throw a sprint tri in at the end of the summer but not sure yet. Plan to start the couch to 5k either this week, or beginning of next. Time to get back to being accountable.

hexbinary - 2011-05-10 7:13 PM

thanks.

It's been once a week, I think I can manage to go 2xwk (2 consecutive days though) from now on. I live in the country, so the pool is quite a haul.

I will try the 300s and build them up to like 500s on one workout, and do interval and drills on the other just to mix it up and work on technique.

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rwolf - 2011-05-11 2:23 PM

Good luck on the Marathon!  I understand the stir crazy anticipation of ramoing down the workouts when you feel like you should be doing more work to get ready.

It is funny that you mention the clipless pedals because I just bought and installed mine yesterday.  I practiced for a while clipping and un-clipping with each foot and felt good about it.  Took off and clipped in with both feet, panicked, and fell over on my side with both feet still clipped in.  Soon it will be second nature, but I knew that I would have at least on slow motion tip over while learning.

hexbinary - 2011-05-11 10:28 PM

did a 1500m swim tonight..first time doing that distance

40mins...something to work on.

jstank21 - 2011-05-12 1:30 PM

Nice to see everyone progressing! I haven't been able to do anything for way too long because I'm finishing up my sophomore year of college. So much studying to do for finals and I need to write a 20 page paper. It's due next Wednesday, but I need to finish it by Monday afternoon! I've only written 6 or 7 pages so far. Not good, but I'm working on it.

I'm gonna buy a bike soon! I do love spin classes, but in order to do a tri I kinda need a bike. I was thinking of buying an entry level bike on bikesdirect for $399. Seems like the best way to go for me unless anyone has a different suggestion? I don't really want to spend more than the $399 (+tax).

ndechant - 2011-05-14 9:24 AM

I'm quiet because I'm sucking wind!

Going for a ride this morning.  Maybe 15 miles.  First one that long so I will see what happens.  

Randy, what pace are you running/riding?

 

Also, a question regarding bike computers.   It looks like I can spend anywhere from $20 to $400 on a computer.   At this point I think all I want is speed, and distance.  The other optional stuff I don't really need like weather, calories burned, earth rotational speed and  yada yada.   From your experience, is there something I'm missing and will regret having later?

hexbinary - 2011-05-14 10:38 AM

I have a polar CS200 with cadence, I guess that's somewhere in the middle of the range. It's a good unit with hear rate monitor. I don't think you need much more than that in terms of monitoring speed/distance and being able to see how you are improving in terms of HR and cadence.

I managed to finish a pretty consistent week of training..1 month to go before my super sprint event.

ndechant - 2011-05-14 12:08 PM

Holy crap Randy!  You are a roadrunner!

I cycled 18 miles this morning and on the way "out" I was almost 20 mph!  I was thinking forget this triathlon thing I'm going to enter the tour de france!  However, when I made the turn and came back I realized I had about a 20 mph headwind.   .  The way home was gruelling.  Next time, check the wind.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/11067013

Nelson

rwolf - 2011-05-17 7:17 AM

Welcome back Melissa!  The first couple of days back from vacation are kind of overwhelming as you try to get back into the daily grind.  Thanks for taking the time to catch up with everybody.

So....  Did you have fun?? 

Mac'sMum - 2011-05-18 8:33 PM I'm very excited - just bought a very lightly used Fuji 2.0 Newest. The bike seems to fit me great, felt really good on the little ride I had tonight. This is my first road bike so we shall see. I will go for a longer ride tomorrow. Hope everyones training is going well.

hexbinary - 2011-05-19 7:43 PM

Got a used Cycleops Fluid2 trainer today Atleast I can ride on ugly days now.

 

My right knee (ITBS) is acting up again..surprised so early in the season after not running for a year and a half. Overall not a great week for training.

Mac'sMum - 2011-05-18 8:33 PM I'm very excited - just bought a very lightly used Fuji 2.0 Newest. The bike seems to fit me great, felt really good on the little ride I had tonight. This is my first road bike so we shall see. I will go for a longer ride tomorrow. Hope everyones training is going well.

mbasta - 2011-05-19 9:22 PM

Not good! Give this stretch a shot and see if it helps (if you haven't been doing it already). Try to do this a couple of times daily to see improvement.

http://www.mavenlive.com/physical-therapy-exercises/iliotibial-band-stretch-sidelying.html

hexbinary - 2011-05-19 10:59 PM

 

thanks, will try that one..will also pull out the foam roller...boo.

hexbinary - 2011-05-19 10:47 PM

Bike + trainer

http://flic.kr/p/9K84qj

rwolf - 2011-05-20 8:50 PM I am too cheap to buy a foam roller.  I just roll a tennis ball over any sore spots, then toss it with the dog.  Its a multipurpose tool that has never been used for its intended use.