Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 6)

I do Infinite custom drink on rider over 3 hours.

For runs over ~90 minutes I'm a huge fan of Honey Stinger chews.

Not usually - on the bike anyway. I try to eat a real meal (typically breakfast time) before heading out for my long rides so to be fair I start with a full tummy. If I know I'm going to be out more than ~3 hours I"ll start at 30 minutes in. But less than 2.5 or 3 hours I typically don't need much on the bike.

Running is different for me. I try to always carry extra GU or chews as I get violently hungry on long runs (long = 90min+). Does anyone else? 

This past week was a good week for building volume.  9,700 yards of swimming, 135 miles on the bike, and 45 miles running.  Rest week this week.

Have a great week!

donwah - 2013-02-03 2:57 PM thats a rough 2 hours Brian on the trainer, respect to ya! Lisa, so if you have a workout less than 3hours you generally dont use too much nutrition?.. I ask as when i ride about 2 hours or so I never feel like i need to start my replenishment until maybe the 90 minute mark, but Ive been led to believe I should be starting it in the first 30 mins. I understand that after an hours swim, sure i will start my 20min intakes straight away but when im starting cold on the bike it doesnt feel like i need to for the first hour. Akrenik, impressed and glad you were ok not taking anything on board during your bike in the HIM. Ref, the alarms we all were chatting about, thats why i have to use one or i fear Id forget to take something until it was too late. On a complete self indulgent "Big Me Up, GO ME!' theme, I wanted to share my weight loss which im pretty proud of (hope this isnt obnoxious of me), Jan 1st - 187lbs, Feb 1st 171lbs.. pretty chuffed with that.. "Yay Meeeee!" ...

Not obnoxious at all!!  Congratulations!! That is awesome! 

Hey Kenb  thanks for the inspire.  Anything over 2 hours on the trainer is tough.  How I look at it is a way to practice focusing and if I have to stop to rest the bottom and continue on.  Hopefully it will come in handy setting the tone for those times when the negative thoughts enter my head during the race.

donwah - Congrats on the weight loss.  Heading that way myself although I am starting at a much bigger deficit. 

I am heading to a Yoga class tonight - first time - want to see if it will help with my flexibility and core.  After I am going to get my swim in early.  I have a massage scheduled for tomorrow night and a early meeting so working out tomorrow may not be an option.

Have a great training week everyone.  Starting week 9.

Nice week of training Amy.  Some impressive numbers.

Thanks!  I am racing a double iron in October, so Vineman is going to be a nice long training day.  ;-)

It looks like everyone is doing great with training.  Keep up the good work! 

I am sending warm weather vibes to everyone living in cold areas.  I am happy I moved from Ohio to Southern Cali this summer and am lucky to have the option for outdoor training this winter. 

I didn't know there was such a thing!  You are a champ!

I have a half marathon in 2 weeks so doing my last long run, shooting for 9 or 10 miles. Will also do my normal 2-hour spin bike spin the day before. I'm not really starting my "plan" for Vineman till 20 weeks out, so just kind of maintaining right now.

I used to do oats/oatmeal and peanut butter before long rides. But in week 1 of Paleo not sure what I will do this weekend... stay tuned

Ugg I had "the plague" last month, still dealing with the fall-out.  Heart rate is still really high at low power    Feel better!

Banana with Almond butter

BP and honey on a bagel.

Brian-That sounds like a crazy busy weekend!  Did you get it all in?

I rode 53 miles on Sunday.  That was my longest bike ride in probably a year or more.  Felt pretty good.  First half was hilly and the second half was nice and flat   I made a pbj sandwich and took some big ol bites out of it when I was stopped at signals.  I am thinking that is a good fuel for me.  Tasted yummy and no stomach issues.