MIke Danko's Group-open (Page 6)

shawn,

Make sure you watch your HR...I think you have the running and bike backwards....You want to try and be consistent with your workouts....rememeber rome was not build in a day

mike

Hey Mile-
Not sure if you could answer my question but just curious if there are exercises (or do I need a brace) I could do to strengthen my knee. Everytime I run by the time I get to 1.5 miles my knee hurts so bad that I am basically lymping.
Steph

what kind of pain? you need to strength all the leg muscles....send me more info

mike

So how many people are in this group? Should we all add each other as friends so we can 'inspire' each other?

I think that sounds like a great idea, anyone from the group feel free to add me.

Hey everyone how do I go about adding people? Sorry I'm so BTiliterate. Thanks for any help. Feel free to drop me a pm and say hi as well.

Shawn

everyone should be friends...

we have about 10 people or so in this group some are active some are not.....

How is everyone.....go out and train...

ps...i am on aim magik611 if anyone has questions.

Shawn - Look at the list of 'quick links' next to the calendar. Click on the top one and then click on "friends".

I added you and Mike and Riorio.

we are all friends.....

battling a cold booo

Hey everyone,

So tonight I did my first swim, and would love some feedback from any of you guys on how it looks. Sorry to ask I haven't swam in so long and not sure what is a decent starting point. I have nothing to gauge myself on. A little input I went the whole time without stopping but had to change up strokes a lot. Thanks guys I really appreciate the help.

Shawn

PS: does anyone know how to monitor your HR while swimming, not sure if my monitor can be used in teh pool.

I added people a week or so ago, but i think some new folks have joined since.

Does anyone know if there an easy way to see a list of members?

Please add me

~Bob

Can someone take a look at my Jan 23 swim blog and let me know what you think?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

Watch that shoulder...you want to get comfortable in the pool. Try some drills don't mecessary worry about distance or time.

mike

Get comfortable in the water....

you should do drills and then work on time and distance.

what type of HRM you have?

mike

I have a Timex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor (http://www.rei.com/product/751245)

Hey Mike, when you say drills, what would you suggest?

I was doing the time and distance thing because it is part of the training plan that is on here. I'm doing the sprint 2x balanced plan. It says if I do the times that I will come through the finish line in June.

Is there anything different you would suggest, I'll do the best I can on any program. I just really want to be able to make it through that finish line in June/July.

Thanks, Shawn

Edited by xguerillax 2008-01-25 9:51 AM

drills like catch up and pull etc.......

Thanks Mike, I will give them a try.

Would anyone be able to tell me what kind of running shoes they recommend?? And swim googles??? Thanks

shoes all depends on foot and how they feel

i use speedo googles you may want to get a larger pair for races...wide view

Hello Mike,

Is your your group still open? I would like to join.
I certainly need some Guidance and help.

I have done one sprint triathlon 2 years ago. Ran the 2005 Chicago Marathon and 2006 race, but left race after 15 miles with a plantar faci. injury which actually started in july prior to the triathlon. Have not trained a whole lot trying to recover from the injury. I have been working out for two weeks now.

I have signed up for an 8k in March,5k in April, 5k in May sprint tri in July.

Your help and encouragement would be surely appreciated.

Kurt

kurt welcome

Thank you for taking me in.
I am a 53 yr. old former Marine. Haven't done a whole lot of working out since then.
I am married for 25 years, we have 3 children ages 23,21,17
I am a construction electrician I'm 5'7'' 210 lbs. so weight loss is a goal of mine. I was 185 when I ran the 2005 chicago marathon. My workouts consist of
sun-swim.5 mile the crawl

mon-bike 45 min on stationary bike in random hill mode
tues-swim same as sun

wed-run on treadmill 30 min . -3 miles
thur-swim-same as sun
fri-bike-same as mon
sat -rest

I guess i need a plan, but not sure how to pick one?

kurt

Hey Guys...

Are you taking any more members? I am looking for group to help me train for my first 1/2 Ironman. I am doing the Muskoka 70.3 in September of this year!

My name is Leanne. I am 28, but closer to 29. I am a runner but in the past year I have taken up triathlons due to my husband's influence! My last race was the Kiawah Island Marathon in December.

Right now, I am coming off of an injury so I have not been doing a whole lot. My goal is to get my fitness back slowly but to also get in the best shape of my life (injury free!)

I live in NC so we have mild temps that allow for outdoor training all year round. My hubby and I just bought a new bike trainer though for those chilly/windy days.

I think I have found the 1/2 IM plan I want to follow but it doesn't start until May so up until then I need to come up with some sort of plan. Any suggestions would be great. My weakest link is my swimming.

Take a look at my race results if you want. I am all for adding everyone to my 'friends' list but I was wondering if we could compile a complete list somehow to make it easier. Mike are you able to do that???

Can't wait to get started...I am having exercise guilt for not be able to work out for the past month and bit!

Leanne