Shellback1998 2012 Group FULL (Page 6)

Where you following any training plans? How about your training are you following your hear or are you going on feel?  from what you told me, I think you can do triathlons before august... Why then? As I'm been telling everyone else starting filling out your training log, and I can see what you've been doing.... Other than that welcome aboard Marius... 

Its tough, but trust me once you get the durability in, it comes much easier...

so far this forum has 11 people in and only a few have been active. Remember you all joined this group for a reason and I'm going to hold you accountable for your training. I will not let you make excuses up for not reaching your goals, it's going to be tough, and you'll be sore and tired but don't make excuses doing the work and make it happen. Remember Pain is the weakness leaving the body. So, the people that have been active thank you, please continue, but the others who've been quiet, don't be shy ask questions. No question is a bad question. 

• Beverly
• Scott
• Craig
• Gloria
• Dan
• TC Theresa
• Chelsea Rea
• Daniel
• Lisa
• Darin
• Dave
• Marius

For the marathon i was following hal higdon's novice program.  currently for weight training and swimming i'm going by feel.  The reason I'm waiting till august is because I never really looked into any other triathlons in illinois and just picked chicago out of a hat.  then a guy at bikram told me i should do the naperville sprint as a warm up so i picked that one up as well.  Starting tonight I'll start filling out my training log.  I think once its game time i'll be doing the beginner 3x swim 2x bike 2x run 20 week schedule.  

Sounds good... but 20 weeks will bring you to June... so start looking Trust me there is no doubt, from what you've done already that you won't be able to do a triathlon. Biking, you've done a century, Im sure you haven't done any transition runs... 

Speaking of, what kind of bike do you have?

I have never done any kind of transition runs, let alone practicing any transitions which is why I think the sprint tri in naperville just before the one in chicago will help.  

as for a bike I have a http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/motobecane_record_x.htm I realize its a road bike and not a tri bike, but I don't really have the funds to be buying a new bike just yet.

never said you had to have a try bike. The bike you have will work just fine. Do you use clip in pedals?

yep, using cleats.

Have you been fitted?

to my bike? Nope. how imperative is this?  If I should/need to get it done can I just go to any ol' bike shop and tell them to fit me to my bike?

KC, I always hated running.  The heart rate monitor is what convinced me it wasn't torture.  I'm sure your trainer is doing this for you too, but the HRM kept me going slow long enough to start to enjoy running.  It's also a serious feeling of accomplishment to start being able to up your heart rate for a certain amount of time.  They're not that pricey either, really.  And I'm doing this as cheaply as I can!

So, a setback today.  I haven't run for about a week and a half because my knee started being grumpy and I was waiting to get in with a physical therapist.  I figured I was running wrong somehow because my left ankle was run over about 12 years ago.  PT tested me and discovered that my left side is a little weaker in general, but specifically and most pathetically, hip stability and glute.  So.  Now I have a list of exercises and an order not to run until I even out a little more.  This bugs me.  I was really hoping to get some speedwork in this winter because I'm a turtle.

In the meantime, anything other than the Tabata intervals to get faster on the bike? 

Also, my goal for the winter is to get faster at everything.  Is there an ideal volume for the week right now?  I'm thinking around 8 hours.  Is that reasonable, burnout level, or slacker?  I look forward to working out; I like it; it makes me happy; makes me feel productive.

Oh yes, and I'm in New Hampshire--can't remember who was asking about where everyone was, but that's where I am.

Name:  Dave

Story: Living in North Georgia (I noticed some of you are in Massachusetts, I grew up on the North Shore of Mass), 49 y.o. for the 2012 season.  Did my first sprint tri in 2009 and was hooked, worked my way up to a HIM in 2010.  Middle to back of the pack age grouper or clydesdale.  2011 was not a good season due to a stress fracture in my tibia, I was registered for IMFL but was unable to race.  I continued to have problems through the fall and the holidays.  I was able to do some low impact exercise but that became boring and depressing after a while, I've been gaining weight and losing fitness.  I seem to be healthy again and ready to get started training for 2012.

My training tends to be inconsistent and I often try and "cram" as a race gets closer (may have contributed to my injury).  Decided to join a Mentor Group in hopes it will make me accountable for my training and training will become more consistent.

Family Status:  Married with two daughters (and 3 granddaughters)

Current Training: Just getting back to training, currently using "7-10 Hour Winter Maintenance/Prep Training Plan - 20 Weeks" until I improve my fitness and drop around 15-20#.  I hope this Mentor Group will help with developing an effective training plan for this year.

2011 Races: A couple sprints

Planned 2012 Races:  Enter some Sprints early in the season, then work in some longer distance races.  Registered for IMFL in November.

Weight Loss: 15-20# in the next 6-8 weeks

Idaho Falls, ID here...we have had hardly any snow this winter its cut into my plans for some cross country ski trips this winter !

KC,

Glad to see you join our group you have over come a lot having been married to a boarderline personality exhusband I know whats its like . It took me 28 yrs of marriage to finally get the courage to stand up to him and escape. Food was my friend and I abused it to soothe me emotionally. I have lost on the Weight Watchers plan but its a daily struggle.  Congrats on making such great progress on your excercise routine too ...looking foward to getting to know you . Good luck with everything !

Would like to join your group. I am a 52 year old ex couch potatoe, I started run/walk back in 2009 finally able to run 4.25 miles consistant.  Signed up for my first 10k March 17, and first sprint in April.  New to forums and triathlons. Excited to see whats to come

Well as I stated before, the increase in bike volume will actually help out the run as well, biking is pure aerobic... It's a double end sword so don't worry about your run so much. Also, with the swimming, I've been told by many coaches that the faster you are horizontal, the faster you are vertical. What I mean by that is, when you're swimming you're actually o2 deficient, and that builds up strength in your lungs. With the added strength in your lungs you'll be able to go hard and faster on the run. Remember you're not going to win the race in the water, but you most certainly can lose it.  If you do an Oly plan, you'll be more than capable to do a sprint. Just remember, even though the sprints are the shortest, in my opinion they are the hardest as you're basically red lining the whole day. The longer the distance the more aerobically fit and durable you need to be. 

Well, 15-20# weight loss in the next 2 months is a daunting task but can be done... Just remember that each pound of weight is 3500 calories, so track your calorie burns and make sure that you are in a calorie deficit each day.  What is the calorie intake daily for you?