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 2013-08-25 7:54 PM in reply to: Experior |
Regular  5477    LHOTP |  Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again...Originally posted by Experior Originally posted by switch All kinds. Some are purely dreams (i.e., totally unrealistic) and others I simply don't know. The first time I went <1:30 in a HM I couldn't believe it. Other times I missed what seemed like a very sensible goal. So I've learned not to place too much stock in these goals, but it's fun to have them and I find it motivating while training. Right now I seem to be fixated on the idea of going <1:20 in a half marathon. I have no idea whether that's feasible. I did 1:25 last year, but I'm getting no younger... I would also dearly like to go <4:30 in one of our local HIMs, but as that race is a long long ways off, that particular dream is purely theoretical. (Let's not mention that I haven't swum since I can't remember when and haven't biked since spring.) What kind of dreams? Do you "voice" goals or do you keep those private? I'd be interested on hearing how you all approach this. I haven't really voiced goals in the past, but I kinda laid out my goals for next year with my last RR, and I'm thinking it might help for a few reasons.
Haha...details, details;) Those are really awesome dreams :) A 1:25 last year, screams <1:20 this year--age shmage! That is a damn fast HIM time. Much props to anyone who puts that on the dream board. Awesome! |
| 2013-08-25 8:11 PM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
Elite 3779   Ontario | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by mcmanusclan5 I just did a 17 miler today in the Hokas. My feet were still sore from the HIM in Newtons last Sunday, but my legs feel remarkably good after this run (and my feet are certainly no worse status post), especially as we did an 8 miler yesterday - so a fair bit of time on them this weekend. The run was tough, so the shoes don't fix that! I ran with Kim (yesterday, too - love it when our training synchs enough to do that) and along the coast then through some farmland/paddocks, so the miles just ticked by… But my legs really do feel much better AFTER than previous "long" runs in the 12-14 range in other shoes. Not as beat up. Still probably race HM and down in Newtons, but I'm even wavering on the HM distance (have one in a couple weeks and am thinking of wearing the Hokas). Goofy looking, yes. But, I'm sitting here in neon green compression knee socks, so I'm clearly on board with goofy. Matt ETA - just saw the above post after hitting submit. Go Chris! (and nice workout Arend) M Was there a specific reason for buying the Hokas - ie. any issues you were suffering from? One thing I was unsure of, is there a benefit or reason to continue running in shoes other than the Hokas? |
| 2013-08-25 8:16 PM in reply to: spudone |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by spudone Also got another BTer at IM Canada - elliot85 - trying for a Kona slot today. He's #1037. He finished 9:43:02 / 3rd in his AG (25-29). Go send him a congrats on Kona |
| 2013-08-25 8:20 PM in reply to: spudone |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by spudone Originally posted by spudone Also got another BTer at IM Canada - elliot85 - trying for a Kona slot today. He's #1037. He finished 9:43:02 / 3rd in his AG (25-29). Go send him a congrats on Kona :) Outta control awesome! Tried to send him a congrats via link--not worky :/ |
| 2013-08-25 9:00 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by axteraa Go Chris! Do we have an updated picture of where he is on the course with that creeper, I mean tracking, device ? What is his bib # ? |
| 2013-08-25 9:57 PM in reply to: marcag |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by marcag 257Looks like he is within a half km from the finish!Originally posted by axteraa Do we have an updated picture of where he is on the course with that creeper, I mean tracking, device ?What is his bib # ?Go Chris! |
| 2013-08-25 10:03 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Champion 6656 | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Wooooooooooooo Chris!!!!!!!! |
| 2013-08-25 10:08 PM in reply to: mndymond |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Ironman website has no update but it looks like he is finished to me! |
| 2013-08-25 10:23 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... 13:00:33, congrats Chris! Looks like a rough patch in the middle of the second loop but then a good recovery to the finish! |
| 2013-08-25 10:25 PM in reply to: #4838652 |
| Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN He's in! Finished the last 7k strong. |
| 2013-08-26 2:45 AM in reply to: axteraa |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by axteraa 13:00:33, congrats Chris! Looks like a rough patch in the middle of the second loop but then a good recovery to the finish! Way to go Chris. Anxious to read the RR |
 2013-08-26 4:38 AM in reply to: axteraa |
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| 2013-08-26 6:17 AM in reply to: Fred D |
| Payson, AZ | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Nice job Chris. |
| 2013-08-26 6:24 AM in reply to: bzgl40 |
| Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Congrats Chris! |
| 2013-08-26 7:38 AM in reply to: kcarroll |
| Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Congratulations Chris! What an accomplishment! I hope you have a wonderful day relaxing and enjoying the post-race feel good :) |
| 2013-08-26 9:00 AM in reply to: switch |
| Elite 3779 Ontario | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Way to go Chris, can't wait to hear how this course compared to Penticton. |
| 2013-08-26 9:06 AM in reply to: GoFaster |
| Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Congrats Chris, way to go. |
| 2013-08-26 12:22 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| Veteran 1677 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Congrats, Chris! Looking forward to the RR. Hope you get to enjoy some time off and play tourist around Whistler  |
| 2013-08-26 12:27 PM in reply to: ligersandtions |
| Expert 1416 San Luis Obispo, CA | Subject: RE: SBR Utopia Season II - OPEN Awesome effort Chris! You raced for a great cause and made everyone proud! |
| 2013-08-26 12:47 PM in reply to: GoFaster |
| Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by GoFaster I've been out of the loop - but trying to catch up with reading through as many pages as possible, though I admit to skimming a lot. Had my last race of the season, a Sprint, on Sunday. I kind of figured in advance that this race was not going to be my best outing since training has been sporadic lately - especially the bike. I ended up riding better than expected, but still slower than last year, but that came after a craptastic swim that killed the day. The run turned into a survival effort near the end. Race report to follow soon. What I really learned from this day - and what I already knew - is that to be faster, I'm simply going to have to reduce my time on the bike. My swim is not great, and although I continue to work at it, I've accepted the fact that I may not see any real speed improvements over where I am today. But the bike, I think this is still an area I can get faster. Anyone got suggestions on a 9 month plan to get me ready for next season? So here's a start. Bottom line, you need to work more :-) Here is your PMC for the last 2 years  Bottom line, you have worked less this year than last The blue line is your fitness. If you look at last summer, you peaked July 25th with a CTL of 46 TSS/day. This year, you peaked May 25th at 37 TSS/day and you have gradually been dropping during summer You didn't do much biking after 2 of your races and your fitness dropped even more. Remember that whole thing about consistency ? If you look at the 3 lines at the top, they are the best 30', 1h and 2h work you've done. I picked top 8 of all time. Notice how how best efforts were when you were at your best fitness ? But even when you were at your peak, you're not working "that hard". I am currently sitting at 65 TSS/day, although that is probably more than you need to do to see some improvement. I looked at the balance of time in various zones, you do spend a good distribution. You did a good load Mid Feb to mid May but then you backed off. You do a lot of 4 rides / 4 hours per week. I would add another 15minutes to each of those, with quality work in there. Also depending on if you will do long course/short course you may want to do things a bit differently. If long course, you don't do long enough rides. This is just a quick impression to stir some debate/discussion |
| 2013-08-26 1:01 PM in reply to: marcag |
| Expert 1260 Norton Shores, MI | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by marcag Originally posted by GoFaster I've been out of the loop - but trying to catch up with reading through as many pages as possible, though I admit to skimming a lot. Had my last race of the season, a Sprint, on Sunday. I kind of figured in advance that this race was not going to be my best outing since training has been sporadic lately - especially the bike. I ended up riding better than expected, but still slower than last year, but that came after a craptastic swim that killed the day. The run turned into a survival effort near the end. Race report to follow soon. What I really learned from this day - and what I already knew - is that to be faster, I'm simply going to have to reduce my time on the bike. My swim is not great, and although I continue to work at it, I've accepted the fact that I may not see any real speed improvements over where I am today. But the bike, I think this is still an area I can get faster. Anyone got suggestions on a 9 month plan to get me ready for next season? So here's a start. Bottom line, you need to work more :-) Here is your PMC for the last 2 years Bottom line, you have worked less this year than last The blue line is your fitness. If you look at last summer, you peaked July 25th with a CTL of 46 TSS/day. This year, you peaked May 25th at 37 TSS/day and you have gradually been dropping during summer You didn't do much biking after 2 of your races and your fitness dropped even more. Remember that whole thing about consistency ? If you look at the 3 lines at the top, they are the best 30', 1h and 2h work you've done. I picked top 8 of all time. Notice how how best efforts were when you were at your best fitness ? But even when you were at your peak, you're not working "that hard". I am currently sitting at 65 TSS/day, although that is probably more than you need to do to see some improvement. I looked at the balance of time in various zones, you do spend a good distribution. You did a good load Mid Feb to mid May but then you backed off. You do a lot of 4 rides / 4 hours per week. I would add another 15minutes to each of those, with quality work in there. Also depending on if you will do long course/short course you may want to do things a bit differently. If long course, you don't do long enough rides. This is just a quick impression to stir some debate/discussion Awesome Analysis!! |
| 2013-08-26 1:32 PM in reply to: marcag |
| Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Very interesting Marc! Is that bike + run or bike only? |
| 2013-08-26 1:45 PM in reply to: axteraa |
| Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... Originally posted by axteraa Very interesting Marc! Is that bike + run or bike only? That is bike only On the run, he peeked early July (32 TSS/d), nice ramp up in CTL but backed off in July. Maybe low in the speed, some more Z4 would be good since he is racing short course. Not many long runs. |
| 2013-08-26 1:53 PM in reply to: marcag |
| Subject: RE: Hello all -- I'm going to try this again... I'll try to get a snapshot of my PCM later. But I think this is something we should all be paying attention to if we're using power. I found that blue line is pretty darn accurate as far as telling you exactly where you are given what you've put in.
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