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mdfahy - 2011-01-23 10:57 PM Thanks Warren, I get what you are saying. I was thinking/planning on using the HIM that way, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a HIM race (long catered training day I should say) or do the "Big Day" that Joel Freil (I think) says to plan around this same time.  He actually suggests two Big Days, but they are broken up and very long, rather than a very specific HIM race.  I'll have to go back through my training plan, it may call for a HIM and Olympic or I saw that in Iron Fit plans I was looking at.

itsallrelative_Maine - 2011-02-01 7:55 AM Great idea on the Oly/HIM as prep for the IM...I'll have to put that into my bag of tricks for next year. I am slowly moving towards the start of a HIM plan - but haven't picked one out. I originally thought I would cobble together my own - but have quickly realized that if you are peaking effort-wise on bike at the same time as the run, it makes for a worn-out athlete. Anyone have recommendations for a particular plan that you liked? What did you like about the plan? What didn't you like about the plan?

Thanks - hunkering down for yet another snowstorm here - we are supposed to get a foot on Wednesday...I'm supposed to fly to MN on Thursday for work. Should make for some interesting driving!

itsallrelative_Maine - 2011-01-31 5:55 PM Great idea on the Oly/HIM as prep for the IM...I'll have to put that into my bag of tricks for next year. I am slowly moving towards the start of a HIM plan - but haven't picked one out. I originally thought I would cobble together my own - but have quickly realized that if you are peaking effort-wise on bike at the same time as the run, it makes for a worn-out athlete. Anyone have recommendations for a particular plan that you liked? What did you like about the plan? What didn't you like about the plan?

Thanks - hunkering down for yet another snowstorm here - we are supposed to get a foot on Wednesday...I'm supposed to fly to MN on Thursday for work. Should make for some interesting driving!

barelfly - 2011-02-05 2:02 AM alright!!!!!!!!!! I'm sick of this efffffin freezing cold weather!  negative 7 degrees the other night has wreaked havoc on the house! we had a pipe burst today - good thing my wife was home. pipe is repaired. letting things dry up and fixing drywall tomorrow.

with all the cold you guys get in the NE....how the heck do you keep pipes clear! I do know the insulation on the house wasn't done properly....

there goes the workouts for the next few days - right before a week of meetings out of town. arrrrggggggghhh!

ok - back to your regular programing schedule

mdfahy - 2011-01-24 1:57 PM Thanks Warren, I get what you are saying. I was thinking/planning on using the HIM that way, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a HIM race (long catered training day I should say) or do the "Big Day" that Joel Freil (I think) says to plan around this same time.  He actually suggests two Big Days, but they are broken up and very long, rather than a very specific HIM race.  I'll have to go back through my training plan, it may call for a HIM and Olympic or I saw that in Iron Fit plans I was looking at.

itsallrelative_Maine - 2011-02-05 7:51 AM Jeremy - It really is like Warren said - our insulation is significantly different that what you have - all outside walls are heavily insulated - which keeps the heat in and protects the pipes - we also don't typically have pipes on an outside wall for the exact reason you brought up. My parents (who live in ABQ) have an outdoor hot tub that is completely wrecked due to the cold. I'm so glad you were able to catch the leak early...makes a world of difference!

I have several friends in ABQ and Tucson that have had pipes burst (apparently at Kirtland AFB, 130 of the base houses had pipes burst). We are supposed to get 4 hours of snow, followed by 4 hours of rain, followed by 4 hours of snow tonight...Matt's going to spend the day trying to get the 20 inches of snow off our roof while I take the girls to their last home swim meet. I don't know who has got a better deal.

Have a great weekend all - try to stay warm and dry!

wbayek - 2011-02-07 1:09 AM
I also have my year planned out now, essentially one race a month May-Sept., but I may add some 5k/10k road races as the year goes on.

wbayek - 2011-02-09 4:56 PM So today was officially my last day of work at the startup I've been at for 9 years!  Feels really strange.  I start at my new job Monday, so really no time off.  I've been in a little motivational running funk lately, so I'm planning to at least use these 2 days to jump start my running.

I've signed up for a May 1st half marathon, so I have to get back on the running bandwagon right now.

itsallrelative_Maine - 2011-02-09 5:56 AM

That looks like a great schedule Warren! You should have some fun.

A few weeks ago, I posted here that I thought I might be overdoing it a bit (in classic Jennifer fashion) and got a lot of great feedback. I have since cut down the amount of running - following the half marathon plan to the t, cut down on my swimming and committed to three bike sessions a week with the fourth thrown in if time permits. Matt also recommended to think about the intensity of each session...was I training too hard (or training at medium level all the time)? So I have made a conscious effort to keep the slow/easy days slow and easy and making the harder days much harder...it's working! I feel pretty good, my pace is dropping on my runs, the last few bikes have been tough - but really good. Thanks all!

The one thing I really learned from this is trust your plan. The folks creating the plans know what they are doing.

No snow today (thank goodness - there truly is no where for it to go at this point)...and just sunshine predicted for the next week....whew! We could use the break.