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 2010-01-05 2:51 PM in reply to: #2595756 |
Elite  4108   Calgary,AB,Canada |  Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSEDgdale - 2010-01-05 1:40 PM What does everyone think about doing other strokes during your swim training? At my lunch time swim today, I swam with another guy who is typically there at lunch. He suggested a set that included choice of stroke mixed in with freestyle. He essentially did IM through out the set but I really only do breast stroke efficiently so that is what I used. It was a great work out...just wondering if it gains me a lot for a tri swim. When I swim with my masters group, we occasionally do stroke work too. This certainly gives me a good workout and helps me be a more rounded swimmer but does it do much for me as a triathlete??? I know for me with this being my first summer doing tri's....having a decent breaststroke helped. Every once in a while when you get flustered in the OW doing that stroke can help you gain your wits. Other than that there would be value in learning other strokes for efficiency,strength,etc. But you're really not going to go out and use those strokes in a race... That being said I did a race where I saw a lady doing backstroke part way through.... |
| 2010-01-05 2:56 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Champion 7163  Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED I walk/ran my first pain free mile in 8 weeks during PT! Didn't even care it was at a 10 min pace with 2' walk breaks....the next 4-6 weeks will be progressively more running, but still well under an hour at a time. Don't care that I am totally out of running shape. I swear I was panting like a dog. PT told me to let pain be my guide. If the foot hurts afterwards it is too much too soon......and I wouldn't want to go back to square one! Help me stay disciplined. George--I swore I would never do alternate strokes, but Steve taught me back stroke as a way to even out my muscles given the upcoming long distances. He also thought it would help me be more comfortable in the water...great way to fix goggles if they get kicked off OWSing. I think he was right. I dumped breast because I was awful and it was hurting my foot/leg more than helping my swimming, but I think that is a great alt stroke for OWS. Stan--I watched Paul set up my CT and it didn't seem that hard  . I have all the stuff on it including the cadence sensor. It is easy to take off if you need to. I did have to remove my Garmin sensor in the process because there was no room for it on my puny little bike. I highly recommend using all the gear, but then I am a tech head and like to see the numbers....well maybe I don't like to see the spinscan numbers, but they definitely tell me where I need improvement.Tracy--Get well and run those 2m. Fingers crossed for you! Suzy |
| 2010-01-05 3:06 PM in reply to: #2595812 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED SSMinnow - 2010-01-05 1:56 PM I walk/ran my first pain free mile in 8 weeks during PT! Didn't even care it was at a 10 min pace with 2' walk breaks....the next 4-6 weeks will be progressively more running, but still well under an hour at a time. Don't care that I am totally out of running shape. I swear I was panting like a dog. PT told me to let pain be my guide. If the foot hurts afterwards it is too much too soon......and I wouldn't want to go back to square one! Help me stay disciplined. George--I swore I would never do alternate strokes, but Steve taught me back stroke as a way to even out my muscles given the upcoming long distances. He also thought it would help me be more comfortable in the water...great way to fix goggles if they get kicked off OWSing. I think he was right. I dumped breast because I was awful and it was hurting my foot/leg more than helping my swimming, but I think that is a great alt stroke for OWS. Stan--I watched Paul set up my CT and it didn't seem that hard . I have all the stuff on it including the cadence sensor. It is easy to take off if you need to. I did have to remove my Garmin sensor in the process because there was no room for it on my puny little bike. I highly recommend using all the gear, but then I am a tech head and like to see the numbers....well maybe I don't like to see the spinscan numbers, but they definitely tell me where I need improvement.Tracy--Get well and run those 2m. Fingers crossed for you! Suzy Sweet Suzy!! See don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy learning to run again. <((Snickers))>> and and why not (((<<<<<cyberhug>>>  ))) |
| 2010-01-05 3:07 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Champion 6973  marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED awesome to see you two girls are off and running again! |
| 2010-01-05 3:10 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Extreme Veteran 416 Raleigh, NC | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED So I went to the physical therapist today and she couldn't pinpoint one particular thing that was causing the IT/knee pain. She said it looked to be a bunch of little things regarding the way I run and lots of tightness and weak muscles. So I am going twice a week (cha-ching!) for the month and then hopefully I will be able to taper a bit. I have stretches and exercises to do, I assume I will get additional ones each visit. I asked about running (stating I signed up for a marathon in March) and she asked whether I could do any other activities, and I begrudgingly said biking and swimming and she suggested I stick with those two to allow the injury to calm down a bit. I wasn't surpised by this and I am strangely not that upset about it as I figured in the back of my head I was only making things worse by running. So I think the marathon is out (which is ok, I can defer until next year) but if I take January off I think I should be a-ok for my HIM at White Lake the first of May. |
| 2010-01-05 3:40 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Expert 801 Oklahoma City | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Hey everybody - looks like injuries are healing/healed and everyone is off to a great start in 2010! I don't think I have time to go back and review the last 10 pages, so forgive me if I've missed someone's bad injury and subsequent mental and physical suffering. Things are going pretty well with me. I still look like a wounded animal when I run, but my HR isn't peaking at 173 anymore...mostly just stays around 160. I need to find a running coach and start running outside. Running is definitely my weak point. I miss my bike. It's been unusually cold here and the snow from the Christmas blizzard will not melt. Just lots of ice on the road. I did see one of the men in my cycling club shoveling snow off one of our trails, so maybe the trail around the lake next to my house will be an option before long. I'd like a trainer, but unfortunately my business just had it's worst year in 20 years. Money is tight so I can't afford one right now. Not to mention that I need a road bike - I've been training on a hybrid. Ugh. If anyone cares to be excessively philanthropic and sell me their old one for a ridiculously low price, I won't hate you for it..... ;) My endurance is really improving in swimming. I swam 1300 yards yesterday and didn't feel exhausted when I was finished. Now, if I can just string 500 yards together without stopping I'll be a happy woman. Been looking at the TI videos and reading a lot about it, but without a coach to watch me it's difficult to tell if I'm doing it right. Yet another expense for which I need to spring. (Got rid of the teenage coach...he pouted but I think he'll be ok). Boy, there sure is a LOT of preparation, details, gadgets, equipment and EXPENSE when it comes to triathlons!!! Holy cow!! Now for a question:What will I need to wear for my first triathlon? I'm planning on doing Lone Star, so it will be an open swim (don't worry, my hubby is going to kayak beside me while I swim in a local lake for about a month prior to the race). Separate top with tri shorts? or a one piece nylon tri suit? or a wetsuit? Suggestions/advice? |
| 2010-01-05 3:51 PM in reply to: #2595950 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED kickitinok - 2010-01-05 2:40 PM Hey everybody - looks like injuries are healing/healed and everyone is off to a great start in 2010! I don't think I have time to go back and review the last 10 pages, so forgive me if I've missed someone's bad injury and subsequent mental and physical suffering. Things are going pretty well with me. I still look like a wounded animal when I run, but my HR isn't peaking at 173 anymore...mostly just stays around 160. I need to find a running coach and start running outside. Running is definitely my weak point. I miss my bike. It's been unusually cold here and the snow from the Christmas blizzard will not melt. Just lots of ice on the road. I did see one of the men in my cycling club shoveling snow off one of our trails, so maybe the trail around the lake next to my house will be an option before long. I'd like a trainer, but unfortunately my business just had it's worst year in 20 years. Money is tight so I can't afford one right now. Not to mention that I need a road bike - I've been training on a hybrid. Ugh. If anyone cares to be excessively philanthropic and sell me their old one for a ridiculously low price, I won't hate you for it..... My endurance is really improving in swimming. I swam 1300 yards yesterday and didn't feel exhausted when I was finished. Now, if I can just string 500 yards together without stopping I'll be a happy woman. Been looking at the TI videos and reading a lot about it, but without a coach to watch me it's difficult to tell if I'm doing it right. Yet another expense for which I need to spring. (Got rid of the teenage coach...he pouted but I think he'll be ok). Boy, there sure is a LOT of preparation, details, gadgets, equipment and EXPENSE when it comes to triathlons!!! Holy cow!! Now for a question:What will I need to wear for my first triathlon? I'm planning on doing Lone Star, so it will be an open swim (don't worry, my hubby is going to kayak beside me while I swim in a local lake for about a month prior to the race). Separate top with tri shorts? or a one piece nylon tri suit? or a wetsuit? Suggestions/advice? Yes, you can spend whatever you want in this sport....But i think it was Doug who said earlier, riding a P4 doesnt necessarily make you faster. Maybe one of the ladies in the group can help...But I'll be wearing a wetsuit for the swim for sure. After that its up to you. You are doing the sprint right? If that's the case, if you have bike shorts and a performance shirt you'll be fine. Or get a nice pair of tri-shorts and you can wear that for the bike and run with a performace shirt. Edited by TrevorC 2010-01-05 3:53 PM |
| 2010-01-05 3:53 PM in reply to: #2595756 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED gdale - 2010-01-05 2:40 PM What does everyone think about doing other strokes during your swim training? At my lunch time swim today, I swam with another guy who is typically there at lunch. He suggested a set that included choice of stroke mixed in with freestyle. He essentially did IM through out the set but I really only do breast stroke efficiently so that is what I used. It was a great work out...just wondering if it gains me a lot for a tri swim. When I swim with my masters group, we occasionally do stroke work too. This certainly gives me a good workout and helps me be a more rounded swimmer but does it do much for me as a triathlete??? Some in the "know" would say yes...I would say that "I don't know". |
| 2010-01-05 3:56 PM in reply to: #2595860 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED jrj0924 - 2010-01-05 3:10 PM So I went to the physical therapist today and she couldn't pinpoint one particular thing that was causing the IT/knee pain. She said it looked to be a bunch of little things regarding the way I run and lots of tightness and weak muscles. So I am going twice a week (cha-ching!) for the month and then hopefully I will be able to taper a bit. I have stretches and exercises to do, I assume I will get additional ones each visit. I asked about running (stating I signed up for a marathon in March) and she asked whether I could do any other activities, and I begrudgingly said biking and swimming and she suggested I stick with those two to allow the injury to calm down a bit. I wasn't surpised by this and I am strangely not that upset about it as I figured in the back of my head I was only making things worse by running. So I think the marathon is out (which is ok, I can defer until next year) but if I take January off I think I should be a-ok for my HIM at White Lake the first of May. What kinds of stretching and exercises are you doing? My ITB is hopefully better in that i have done a couple of 3 to 4 milers this week with no probs, but still wondering how it will respond to distance. I am trying to stretch every chance i get. |
| 2010-01-05 4:17 PM in reply to: #2595756 |
Member 85 Keller, Tx | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED gdale - 2010-01-05 2:40 PM What does everyone think about doing other strokes during your swim training? At my lunch time swim today, I swam with another guy who is typically there at lunch. He suggested a set that included choice of stroke mixed in with freestyle. He essentially did IM through out the set but I really only do breast stroke efficiently so that is what I used. It was a great work out...just wondering if it gains me a lot for a tri swim. When I swim with my masters group, we occasionally do stroke work too. This certainly gives me a good workout and helps me be a more rounded swimmer but does it do much for me as a triathlete??? It should help you develop and better "feel" for the water (develop a better sense of what movements (stroke patterns) are moving YOU through the water versus your arms just slipping through the water.) Backstroke can also help alleviate some shoulder strain due to alot of freestyle (like reversing direction on small indoor track) Robert Sorry for the italics..can't get them to turn off!! Edited by TriFrog93 2010-01-05 4:18 PM |
| 2010-01-05 4:25 PM in reply to: #2596013 |
Expert 762 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Plainsman AU - 2010-01-05 3:56 PM jrj0924 - 2010-01-05 3:10 PM So I went to the physical therapist today and she couldn't pinpoint one particular thing that was causing the IT/knee pain. She said it looked to be a bunch of little things regarding the way I run and lots of tightness and weak muscles. So I am going twice a week (cha-ching!) for the month and then hopefully I will be able to taper a bit. I have stretches and exercises to do, I assume I will get additional ones each visit. I asked about running (stating I signed up for a marathon in March) and she asked whether I could do any other activities, and I begrudgingly said biking and swimming and she suggested I stick with those two to allow the injury to calm down a bit. I wasn't surpised by this and I am strangely not that upset about it as I figured in the back of my head I was only making things worse by running. So I think the marathon is out (which is ok, I can defer until next year) but if I take January off I think I should be a-ok for my HIM at White Lake the first of May. What kinds of stretching and exercises are you doing? My ITB is hopefully better in that i have done a couple of 3 to 4 milers this week with no probs, but still wondering how it will respond to distance. I am trying to stretch every chance i get. Barry, ITB problem...besides stretching do you have a foam roller? They can be lifesavers for all sorts of running issues. I highly recommend one for preventative care. If you don't using a rolling pin can be effective too. |
| 2010-01-05 5:19 PM in reply to: #2596002 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Plainsman AU - 2010-01-05 3:53 PM When I was a distance swimmer in college (read: I only raced freestyle, and the occasional 200 stroke or 400 IM), we always did strokes in workouts. I hated it, because I'm not very good at them (I could race backstroke fine but was never particularly fast). Now days, I love that my workouts are all freestyle. I'll throw in some backstroke from time to time, but mostly to kick w/o a board or for warm-down sets. I think freestyle is where your energy is best spent, unless you are experiencing serious boredom and want to break things up. I'd agree that being able to do some breaststroke comfortably is an asset for tri swimming, as someone mentioned you can fix your goggles, or just re-group on your sighting or whatever. But in general, I'd break things up more with drills to work on freestyle technique rather than spend time and yardage on strokes. Just MHO, of course!!gdale - 2010-01-05 2:40 PM What does everyone think about doing other strokes during your swim training? At my lunch time swim today, I swam with another guy who is typically there at lunch. He suggested a set that included choice of stroke mixed in with freestyle. He essentially did IM through out the set but I really only do breast stroke efficiently so that is what I used. It was a great work out...just wondering if it gains me a lot for a tri swim. When I swim with my masters group, we occasionally do stroke work too. This certainly gives me a good workout and helps me be a more rounded swimmer but does it do much for me as a triathlete??? Some in the "know" would say yes...I would say that "I don't know". |
| 2010-01-05 6:15 PM in reply to: #2596096 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED tri-chic - 2010-01-05 4:25 PM Plainsman AU - 2010-01-05 3:56 PM jrj0924 - 2010-01-05 3:10 PM So I went to the physical therapist today and she couldn't pinpoint one particular thing that was causing the IT/knee pain. She said it looked to be a bunch of little things regarding the way I run and lots of tightness and weak muscles. So I am going twice a week (cha-ching!) for the month and then hopefully I will be able to taper a bit. I have stretches and exercises to do, I assume I will get additional ones each visit. I asked about running (stating I signed up for a marathon in March) and she asked whether I could do any other activities, and I begrudgingly said biking and swimming and she suggested I stick with those two to allow the injury to calm down a bit. I wasn't surpised by this and I am strangely not that upset about it as I figured in the back of my head I was only making things worse by running. So I think the marathon is out (which is ok, I can defer until next year) but if I take January off I think I should be a-ok for my HIM at White Lake the first of May. What kinds of stretching and exercises are you doing? My ITB is hopefully better in that i have done a couple of 3 to 4 milers this week with no probs, but still wondering how it will respond to distance. I am trying to stretch every chance i get. Barry, ITB problem...besides stretching do you have a foam roller? They can be lifesavers for all sorts of running issues. I highly recommend one for preventative care. If you don't using a rolling pin can be effective too. Yep, been trying to get on the roller a couple times a day. Been doing that for a month or so religeously. Hope it helps, we will soon see. Also been doing some glute and hip floor exercises to see if they may help some. |
| 2010-01-05 6:57 PM in reply to: #2595950 |
Master 1539 Sin City | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED kickitinok - 2010-01-05 1:40 PM Boy, there sure is a LOT of preparation, details, gadgets, equipment and EXPENSE when it comes to triathlons!!! Holy cow!! Now for a question:What will I need to wear for my first triathlon? I'm planning on doing Lone Star, so it will be an open swim (don't worry, my hubby is going to kayak beside me while I swim in a local lake for about a month prior to the race). Separate top with tri shorts? or a one piece nylon tri suit? or a wetsuit? Suggestions/advice? As for your bike - honestly - If you're worried about money, hold on to it, or just get slick tires for your hybrid. It will give you a "similar" feel to what a road bike feels like, PLUS - after you invest into a road bike (a good one), you'll be surprised how easy it is because of all the training you did on your hybrid. Sources: probably from several people who had MTB/Hybrids for their first triathlons. Slicks are not that bad of a price. Tell me about it!! Preparation for a Tri is crazy, but after a while, you don't really need to spend that much money if you keep on using the same equipment/gadgets over and over. I would think the only two biggest purchases after doing one or two triathlons will be a bike and wetsuit (although, you can get a decent wetsuit for 100 buckaroos). As for Tri Suit - I suggest you to get two piece. You said you wanted to do this to lose some weight and not exactly proportionate - you're better off two piece that way you can have two different sizes. I have a "small-medium" upper torso, but med-large bottom (literally). So I'm just going to get one tri suit for all my races. I've heard good things about Zoot and DeSoto (although, people said the DeSoto suits tend to be a little too tight). I probably will get a mesh jersey over the tri suit for the bike/run portion saying "DEAF", so people don't get too pissed if I didn't hear them. I will not have a wet suit for this year (unless if there's one at my local Tri shop left over from there bankurpty sale at the end of the month - it would be $40 for one, valued at $230 *crossing fingers*). Is it really a big deal to have a wetsuit? No. Eventually you may want one if you continue doing triathlons. I rather have at least 3 races and plan on doing 3 more races to invest in one. |
| 2010-01-05 7:05 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED I generally only use free style while swimming. I can backstroke for cool down. I tried breast stroke once and almost drown. Didn't come out of the water far enough to breathe without getting a mouthful of water. Also I feel ridiculously slow doing the breast stroke. The problem I have doing backstroke is when I get to the end of the pool. I hit my head a couple of times. Even the lifeguards were having a chuckle. |
| 2010-01-05 7:12 PM in reply to: #2595950 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED |
| 2010-01-05 7:13 PM in reply to: #2595950 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED kickitinok - 2010-01-05 3:40 PM Hey everybody - looks like injuries are healing/healed and everyone is off to a great start in 2010! I don't think I have time to go back and review the last 10 pages, so forgive me if I've missed someone's bad injury and subsequent mental and physical suffering. Things are going pretty well with me. I still look like a wounded animal when I run, but my HR isn't peaking at 173 anymore...mostly just stays around 160. I need to find a running coach and start running outside. Running is definitely my weak point. I miss my bike. It's been unusually cold here and the snow from the Christmas blizzard will not melt. Just lots of ice on the road. I did see one of the men in my cycling club shoveling snow off one of our trails, so maybe the trail around the lake next to my house will be an option before long. I'd like a trainer, but unfortunately my business just had it's worst year in 20 years. Money is tight so I can't afford one right now. Not to mention that I need a road bike - I've been training on a hybrid. Ugh. If anyone cares to be excessively philanthropic and sell me their old one for a ridiculously low price, I won't hate you for it..... My endurance is really improving in swimming. I swam 1300 yards yesterday and didn't feel exhausted when I was finished. Now, if I can just string 500 yards together without stopping I'll be a happy woman. Been looking at the TI videos and reading a lot about it, but without a coach to watch me it's difficult to tell if I'm doing it right. Yet another expense for which I need to spring. (Got rid of the teenage coach...he pouted but I think he'll be ok). Boy, there sure is a LOT of preparation, details, gadgets, equipment and EXPENSE when it comes to triathlons!!! Holy cow!! Now for a question:What will I need to wear for my first triathlon? I'm planning on doing Lone Star, so it will be an open swim (don't worry, my hubby is going to kayak beside me while I swim in a local lake for about a month prior to the race). Separate top with tri shorts? or a one piece nylon tri suit? or a wetsuit? Suggestions/advice? I'll be wearing a wetsuit b/c I need all the help I can get in the water plus I find it takes less effort. You can rent for the race just make sure you practice in a wetsuit beforehand. It can take some getting used to swimming in. And I wear a one piece tri suit. I don't seem to have problems w/ zippers the way the boys in this group do. ;-) I wear the one piece so everything stays in place. I hate having a top ride up. Bottom line - you should wear what you are comfortable in b/c the last thing you want in some piece of equipment/clothing bothering you on course. |
| 2010-01-05 7:14 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
| New user 37 Long Beach--So Cal!!! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Wow--the pages are piling up & I am not keeping up so good... Left off at page 64... Can anyone catch me up? I think there was talk a while back about a TT sprint tri in late January? Also, please forgive me, with the training inspires--is that something I should be commenting on. I am not sure of the protocol. Today I am in denial about getting a cold from pushing the holiday week of training. Did a 53 bike ride, slowish--but my longest ever and today beat the top female swimmer on our masters team in a fun contest--cumulative pullups. 21 for me in a total of 4 sets... No small feat as she blows me out of the water in the pool and is all muscle. Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy and has a great nite of training!!! Krista |
| 2010-01-05 7:21 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master 1539 Sin City | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Here's my $.08 on stokes (hey, stuff has gotten expensive lately, so why not?) I think it's a great idea to at least learn how to do one other stoke other than freestyle. I *stink* at freestyle, at the moment. I enjoy doing backstrokes because I can relax on my breathing and it lowers my HR. Breast stokes helped me quite a bit on breathing since I don't have to focus on rotating my body and turning my head just right to get an air pocket. I was able to breath better and learned a bit from doing breast strokes. Of course...this is all MHO and what the hell do I know preaching to those when I haven't even done a tri. :-D |
| 2010-01-05 7:57 PM in reply to: #2595756 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED gdale - 2010-01-05 2:40 PM What does everyone think about doing other strokes during your swim training? At my lunch time swim today, I swam with another guy who is typically there at lunch. He suggested a set that included choice of stroke mixed in with freestyle. He essentially did IM through out the set but I really only do breast stroke efficiently so that is what I used. It was a great work out...just wondering if it gains me a lot for a tri swim. When I swim with my masters group, we occasionally do stroke work too. This certainly gives me a good workout and helps me be a more rounded swimmer but does it do much for me as a triathlete??? i think about it. i read lots of people saying it helps. but i don't do any others probably becasue i don't know how. |
| 2010-01-05 8:04 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED We have had a lot of discussions about nutrition and I came across a call that I thought might be worthwhile for some of us. You might need to sign up under Ben Greenfields website first, not sure. Here are the details: That's right: Dr. Bob Seebohar is appearing on this Wednesday's call at the Rock Star Triathlete Academy and HE'S ALL YOURS to grill for a full hour with your most important triathlon nutrition questions. This guy is the author of books like: "Metabolic Efficiency Training" and "Nutrition Periodization for Endurance Athletes". In other words, he knows his stuff. Your unique chance to get free triathlon nutrition advice from Dr. We've got limited space in this free teleseminar, and if you want be schooled by the Yoda of triathlon nutrition, you're not going to want to miss this call! The next free call is available to beginner triathletes That's right: Dr. Bob Seebohar is appearing on this Wednesday's call at the Rock Star Triathlete Academy and HE'S ALL YOURS to grill for a full hour with your most important triathlon nutrition questions. This guy is the author of books like: "Metabolic Efficiency Training" and "Nutrition Periodization for Endurance Athletes". In other words, he knows his stuff. Your unique chance to get free triathlon nutrition advice from Dr. We've got limited space in this free teleseminar, and if you want be schooled by the Yoda of triathlon nutrition, you're not going to want to miss this call! The next free call is available to beginner triathletes Edited by SSMinnow 2010-01-05 8:05 PM |
| 2010-01-05 8:21 PM in reply to: #2595950 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED kickitinok - 2010-01-05 3:40 PM Boy, there sure is a LOT of preparation, details, gadgets, equipment and EXPENSE when it comes to triathlons!!! Holy cow!! Now for a question:What will I need to wear for my first triathlon? I'm planning on doing Lone Star, so it will be an open swim (don't worry, my hubby is going to kayak beside me while I swim in a local lake for about a month prior to the race). Separate top with tri shorts? or a one piece nylon tri suit? or a wetsuit? Suggestions/advice? you will not need a wetsuit at lone star. it will be nice for sure but not a nessesity. i agree with sam if you decide to go that route... rent a wetsuit. especially since one of your goals is to lose weight and so far in your logs it looks like you have one wetsuit legal race. when you lose that weight the wetsuit probably won't fit the same and fit is very important. really no point in buying a wetsuit for one race. Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-01-05 8:22 PM |
| 2010-01-05 8:28 PM in reply to: #2596412 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED workerbee - 2010-01-05 7:14 PM Wow--the pages are piling up & I am not keeping up so good... Left off at page 64... Can anyone catch me up? I think there was talk a while back about a TT sprint tri in late January? Also, please forgive me, with the training inspires--is that something I should be commenting on. I am not sure of the protocol. Today I am in denial about getting a cold from pushing the holiday week of training. Did a 53 bike ride, slowish--but my longest ever and today beat the top female swimmer on our masters team in a fun contest--cumulative pullups. 21 for me in a total of 4 sets... No small feat as she blows me out of the water in the pool and is all muscle. Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy and has a great nite of training!!! Krista no protocol on the inspires. send em' out if you want reply if you want or don't do anything. oh and if you disappear for a little while things happen. just check havin'fun's inspires yesterday and today. nice job with the pullups. i can do 2. maybe. edit. .you and robert and anyone else i'm missing need an avatar! Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-01-05 8:30 PM |
| 2010-01-05 9:38 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED So, after my venting, it turns out that the meeting might be pushed back enough that I can do the AZ marathon and still make the meeting. But that raises a question that I would bet a number of people in this group might be able to weigh in on: The meeting I need to go to is in Europe. Within 3 or 4 hours of finishing the marathon, I would fly from Phoenix to Europe (unclear whether non-stop or one stop in the US before crossing the Atlantic). Should I have any fear about taking that long a flight immediatley after (hopefully) completing my first marathon? My wife is concerned, and cites the fact that one cannot fly within a certain amount of time of scuba diving. My response is that the reason the scuba diving rule exists is that the additional oxygen in your veins as a result of breathing underwater at several atmospheres of pressure could, in essence, expand when going to altitude and cause the bends/embolisms/etc. But I promised to ask this group to see if anyone had any insight. Thanks in advance. |
| 2010-01-05 10:28 PM in reply to: #2596395 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Redknight - 2010-01-05 7:05 PM I generally only use free style while swimming. I can backstroke for cool down. I tried breast stroke once and almost drown. Didn't come out of the water far enough to breathe without getting a mouthful of water. Also I feel ridiculously slow doing the breast stroke. The problem I have doing backstroke is when I get to the end of the pool. I hit my head a couple of times. Even the lifeguards were having a chuckle. That's what the flags are for!! Count your strokes from the flags and you don't need to keep looking for the wall and you won't run into it ever again. If your strokes don't line up right, err with fewer strokes and stretch them out and reeeeeeach for the wall on the last one! |
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