jesswah's group - FULL of sexy triathletes! (Page 6)

So, I went for a run today.  5 miles through the park.  My time ended up being the slowest ever, 12:30 per mile.  I felt ok, but if I tried to go faster, I would start to feel tight, almost crampy.  I even felt I could go longer at this slower pace.  It seems the longer I can go the lower I do go even on shorter runs where I know I can do better.  Can anyone tell me if this is normal?

Yes.  You're in!!  (Sorry, I was gone for the weekend!)

Has everyone who's doing the challenge this week posted up their goals for swim, bike, run?

I would agree with not worrying about time.  At least not yet anyways.  From my own experience, it took a long while for me to build up speed - building endurance was a lot easier.  So I focused on keeping a slow pace so I could run further, adding 0.5-1 mile to my longest run each week.  Once I'd built up a strong aerobic base so I could crank out 5+ miles any given day, the speed started to pick up too.  Over the past year, my endurance pace has increased by about 1:00/mile - which for a long run, is a LOT of time.  Focus on just builing your base now, the speed will come later.

GIANTS GIANTS GIANTS!!!!!! OK....enough of that.  I forgot if I posted or not. I am looking for 6 hours total training at least. It will depend on how bad my back hurts on what I do. Maybe this :

 Swim : 2.5 hrs

Run :  1.5 hrs

Bike : 2 hours

More next week as I am in a building phase.....

OK, we're now filled up!

gator22

rowdypaint 

blockertri

elheffe99

Ronen

pole_dancer

Dream Chaser

naners

gatjr33

TortugaGirl

matthewmac

I hope I didn't miss anyone on this list, but if I did, shout at me!!

And hopefully ready to kick some butt in the challenge with triOK's group this week!  (Are we still doing bikini pics?)

Hi all and a warm welcome to the new group members!

Jess, I think that you left yourself out of the list...

TortugaGirl,

Thanks for the recipe.

Last night I was asking my wife (who is an expert cook - IMHO) about other "healthy" (snack) recipe that I could share with the group. Here is another one, which is really easy to make and is pretty tasty as well:

In a large bowl mix 1 qt. of non-fat, plain, white yogurt, 3-5 tablespoons minced fresh dill, 4-5 (or more) heads garlic, peeled. Add some salt - if you wish (we do not) and let it stay in the fridge for a few hours. That's it! You can use it as a vegetable dip, eat it with hot baked potato or over a rice cake... It is easy to make and great to eat - trust me!

Enjoy!

On another note, for those who attend a masters swimming program. Can you describe how it is like? Do people get individual attention (form correction, etc.) or, is it like a more of a group long swim workout type of thing? I have read about those programs, but never attended any (yet).

Thanks in advance.

Red Bikinis?!? 

My goals for this week are going to be a bit off because I’m going on vacation on Wednesday.  I’ll try and get some runs in while I’m away, but am not sure if a Hawaii girl trying to run in Wisconsin (in January!) is very probable.  .  

Here are my goals for the next three days:

1 hr. swimming
2 hrs.  15 mins.  biking
1 hr. 30 mins.  Jogging

After that, who knows…I’ll try to do something.

The coaches on our team give us the workout in small sets, and also give us pointers on our technique when they see problems or when we are doing drill sets.  So, it’s kind of a mixture of both a long group workout (with the team broken down into fast, faster, and fastest groups) and individual attention—with a greater emphasis on group workout. 

That said, I think that it varies from masters group to masters group, and even swimmer to swimmer.  Some people on my team have asked the coaches for stroke instruction…so they get more individual attention.  Others almost seem to be offended when the coach gives them pointers.

Definently NO need to shell out $$$ for a new bike right now.  Here's some options:

1. Get the narrowest, slickest tires you can, to reduce rolling resistance - your LBS should be able to point you in the right direction.  I prefer ones with kevlar or some sort of flat protection.  It adds weight, but reduces how often I change tubes, and Serfas has some pretty good cheap ones (<$20). 

2. Make sure it fits you.

3. TRAIN!  It's not the bike the matters, but the engine!  I was passed at my HIM last season by a guy on a mountain bike.  Shocked the heck out of me.  I know I'm not fast, but I was going 18mph (fast for me) in my aerobars on my carbon fiber road bike!

4. You *could* put aerobars on, but it looks pretty ridiculous, and if your bars are too high, may not help much.

5. Clipless pedals.  But be careful of the learning curve.  Most people fall, some many times, some not at all.

6. Tune it up.  If it has been neglected, overhaul front/rear bearings, bottom bracket.  Clean and lube chain, deraillers - replace if necessary.  Old gunked up parts, loose bearings, are going to add excess friction and slow you down.  DIY is much cheaper than a shop, and most things aren't too difficult.  Just takes some time and a couple tools to do most maintenance (and maybe a book with pretty pictures).

I think the best things are get it so it fits you well, narrow tires, and tune it up.  Those will give you the most bang for your buck at this point, as well as making riding it more enjoyable (so you'll train more and get better!).

I would second Jess on all the above. Make sure you fit well on the bike.

When I faced the same dilemma, people had also offered the following suggestions:

- Borrow road/tri bike from someone you know (for a while), who has similar body dimensions as you do (I did not know anyone that could do that for me so it was not an option to me).

- Rent a road/tri bike for a weekend and/or race. This way you can train with your own, and get better result at race time.

I did not attempt any of the two suggestions above but rather used my old MTB - which have still their original wide, trail tires and fit a 14 years old teenager better than they fit me - until I saved enough to buy my current tri bike.

Hope this helps.

matthewmac - 2008-01-14 3:29 PM Excellent. Thanks for the advice. Now to find a red bikini.....

You won't need a red bikini..they will...when we win

gator22 - 2008-01-14 5:24 PM

matthewmac - 2008-01-14 3:29 PM Excellent. Thanks for the advice. Now to find a red bikini.....

You won't need a red bikini..they will...when we win

Pffffft.... don't hold your breath.  I'm afraid you are sadly mistaken.  You'll look hot in that skimpy lil thing....

gator22 - 2008-01-14 3:24 PM

matthewmac - 2008-01-14 3:29 PM Excellent. Thanks for the advice. Now to find a red bikini.....

You won't need a red bikini..they will...when we win

BTW: How many weeks is that challenge on for? 

Ronen - 2008-01-14 12:43 PM

gator22 - 2008-01-14 3:24 PM

matthewmac - 2008-01-14 3:29 PM Excellent. Thanks for the advice. Now to find a red bikini.....

You won't need a red bikini..they will...when we win

 

BTW: How many weeks is that challenge on for?

Seeing as how bikini pictures are on the line, shouldn't it be for a significant period of time?  Please? 

That not getting support thing at home is a biggie dude....My ex-wife always gave me shizt about going to the gym until I weighed 250....If that is the deal, the investment in your health is a much bigger plus than the short time you are away from family. Bring them into the training as much as you can. I run next to my kids on bikes and they always cross the finish line with me at races....Good luck with that.

 Total Immersion book or DVD for swimming. Take the time to learn right and it will change your swimming life!!!!