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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() It sounds like you're a pretty strong swimmer even though you just started in the last few months. Keep up the good work! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jcash683 - 2008-05-12 1:32 PM Happy tapering to those that are racing this week and for those that are, what are your goals for your races? ----John---- Last year for Bay to Breakers, I ran: Total Time = 57m 26s Overall Rank = 686/23710 (2.89%) Age Group (M40-49) Rank = 120/2481 (4.84%) Now, Liz and I started way back in the pack and my first mile was only 8:23...my last two miles were more like 7:12. I'm planning to get us both up closer to the front this time and hopefully knock 20-30 seconds off the first mile, for starters. I'm hoping to go sub-55 this time. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Pegasus1731 - 2008-05-12 2:19 PM I had my best swim today!! My stroke count averages 20, but I was hitting 18-19 !! And my 100yd average is 1:50, but in my 10th 100yd I hit 1:43. Progress!!! I was excited so I had to share! Glad to see everybody's doing well, have a great week! That's really terrific on all counts...way to go! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() While I'm thinking of it: Does anyone have any questions about or need any help with any of the BT training log/blogging functions? I may not know the answer, but if you do have questions, I bet we can get them answered. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well I'm back for this week I hope. The weather was cooperating (most of the time) and I spent all my time in the field. So if you thought I wasn't keeping up with my logs, I was, I just didn't have anything to report. Which was just as well since the pool I swim at was down for the week. Hopefully it will be up for tomorrow. I'm really hoping to get a swim in the evening to start off my training again. I might end up in the field if the weather is good though. So here is my tenative schedule for the week. Today - nothing (had a visitation to go to) Tuesday - swimming 500m or more total Wednesday - running 3 miles Thursday - swimming - improving on Tuesday and swimming 100m nonstop Friday running some more Saturday - perhaps a nice bike ride Sunday - swimming/running brick I'm really hoping to at least get some swimming in, but I would love to try a brick. Sarah, my friends in the cities really liked your maps of the lakes. Thanks. Time for some sleep now. I'm really going to try and add it to my training to get more sleep. Although it'll be tough this time of year. Good night, Joe |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well last week was stressful...but at least all those finals are done and i passed all the classes. This week should be more balanced in the workouts. Last week i did nothing but run. Monday- 4.5 mile run Tuesday- Swim and Bike Wednesday- Long Run Thursday- Swim and Bike Friday- Long swim Sat- Long Bike Sunday- Off I got my bike today!! so the bike rides will be real rides not just the stationary. I am also going to ride the bike to school everyday. Only 2 miles though. I will put pics up tomorrow to lazy tonight lol. Hope everyone had a great weekend. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I hurt my leg tonight so I'm hoping it will be better and I can stay with this somewhat idea of a plan. I am having a really hard time deciding when to train what and usually just go with what fits in my family's schedule. I also need to research everyone's goals and see who is doing Sprint distance and who is training for longer distances. When I review everyone's training logs and posts, I'm feeling quite inadequate Mon - 1.8 mile run - pulled hamstring Tues - "working" from home so I hope to get in a decent brick workout outside Wed - Swimming Thurs - not sure, but something Fri - probably OFF Sat - long bike Sun - long run |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Mon- am swim/ aftn bike Tues- spin class/ core/abs workout Wed- short swim and short run Thurs- short swim fri/sat rest Sunday-oly race Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore! Have a good week everyone. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() run_carmen - 2008-05-12 8:46 PM I hurt my leg tonight so I'm hoping it will be better and I can stay with this somewhat idea of a plan. I am having a really hard time deciding when to train what and usually just go with what fits in my family's schedule. I also need to research everyone's goals and see who is doing Sprint distance and who is training for longer distances. When I review everyone's training logs and posts, I'm feeling quite inadequate Mon - 1.8 mile run - pulled hamstring Tues - "working" from home so I hope to get in a decent brick workout outside Wed - Swimming Thurs - not sure, but something Fri - probably OFF Sat - long bike Sun - long run Be careful with the hamstring tomorrow! If it's acting up, you might try to fit the brick in later in the week and just get in some biking. Good insight about remembering that we're all on different schedules and prepping for different distances...and don't forget that some of us started training earlier...and some have stronger backgrounds than others in one or more of the three tri disciplines. Don't compare yourself with others in the group...other than only maybe insofar as seeing how much others _don't_ get to do huge workouts everyday. Y'know, my attitude is always that, if you've gotten to the point where you can do at least the distance you're going to be racing in each discipline in a standalone workout, you are adequately prepared to do the race. And you are at that point already, judging from your logs. So from here on out, with whatever increased distances or intensities and whatever brick workouts you get in, you're going to be building on what is already a sound foundation. If you want a really loose target to shoot for, look toward building your longest workout in each discipline by about 10% from week to week and give yourself a break on the build every 4th week. And don't beat yourself up (if you can avoid it) if life gets in the way of any goal like that. Every minute you train is a minute invested in yourself, whether it pays off in a triathlon or not. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kt65 - 2008-05-12 10:19 PM Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore! We won't tell anyone. ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tcovert - 2008-05-13 1:06 AM kt65 - 2008-05-12 10:19 PM Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore! We won't tell anyone. ![]() I'm tellin'! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() run_carmen - 2008-05-12 10:46 PM I hurt my leg tonight so I'm hoping it will be better and I can stay with this somewhat idea of a plan. I am having a really hard time deciding when to train what and usually just go with what fits in my family's schedule. I also need to research everyone's goals and see who is doing Sprint distance and who is training for longer distances. When I review everyone's training logs and posts, I'm feeling quite inadequate Mon - 1.8 mile run - pulled hamstring Tues - "working" from home so I hope to get in a decent brick workout outside Wed - Swimming Thurs - not sure, but something Fri - probably OFF Sat - long bike Sun - long run Sounds like a great workout week planned Carmen, just take care of your hammie so it doesnt set you back longer than you'd like (even if it means taking it easy for the week). As far as feeling inadequacies in your training, I wouldn't worry bout what everyone else is doing, just follow your training plans, take in some of Todd's great advice, and let the good times roll. The distances and times will come later, I'm certain of it. Believe me, sometimes I get bummed out when i check out swim times of other athletes on this very site and then I spin it around thinking "hey, i'm swimming alot farther than i was last year". You've got the support here no matter the distance or speed. ----John---- |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() pcm95 - 2008-05-12 10:11 PM Well I'm back for this week I hope. The weather was cooperating (most of the time) and I spent all my time in the field. So if you thought I wasn't keeping up with my logs, I was, I just didn't have anything to report. Which was just as well since the pool I swim at was down for the week. Hopefully it will be up for tomorrow. I'm really hoping to get a swim in the evening to start off my training again. I might end up in the field if the weather is good though. So here is my tenative schedule for the week. Today - nothing (had a visitation to go to) Tuesday - swimming 500m or more total Wednesday - running 3 miles Thursday - swimming - improving on Tuesday and swimming 100m nonstop Friday running some more Saturday - perhaps a nice bike ride Sunday - swimming/running brick I'm really hoping to at least get some swimming in, but I would love to try a brick. Sarah, my friends in the cities really liked your maps of the lakes. Thanks. Time for some sleep now. I'm really going to try and add it to my training to get more sleep. Although it'll be tough this time of year. Good night, Joe Sounds like its a tough time of year for you to get your workouts in with all the planting going on. Hopefully things will settle down for you soon. Off topic question for you though, just curious as to what yer plantin? Beans, corn? And, while you were out there, how many nice bucks have ya seen. ----John---- |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jcash683 - 2008-05-13 8:42 AM p> Sounds like its a tough time of year for you to get your workouts in with all the planting going on. Hopefully things will settle down for you soon. Off topic question for you though, just curious as to what yer plantin? Beans, corn? And, while you were out there, how many nice bucks have ya seen. ![]() ----John---- Well we just finished up the corn yesterday and will probably start on beans tomorrow. Just need to get the planter switched over. Dad's out spraying right now. Hopefully the wind will cooperate over the next couple of days along with the rest of the weather. I haven't seen any bucks this spring, but a few pheasant, a coyote, and alot of rabbits. Even a few morel mushrooms. Carmen, when you don't feel like your training is up to snuff, just look at my blank week. See if that helps. Take care of that hammie, the only thing worse than not being quite ready for a tri is not being able to be in a tri because of injury. Hope it gets better. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jcash683 - 2008-05-13 6:17 AM tcovert - 2008-05-13 1:06 AM kt65 - 2008-05-12 10:19 PM Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore! We won't tell anyone. ![]() I'm tellin'! LOL, this goal is kind of a longshot as I am probably going to be DFL in the swim, but as long as I'm not DNF in the swim or on the course, I will be super happy. Weather forecast is for unseasonably hot weather (99 on Fri! by race day Sunday, should be high of 85 which will be okay) Drinking water like crazy starting yesterday! ![]() |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kt65 - 2008-05-13 11:56 AM jcash683 - 2008-05-13 6:17 AM tcovert - 2008-05-13 1:06 AM kt65 - 2008-05-12 10:19 PM Goals for the race are really to have fun. It's my first at this distance. For a conservative goal on a course which is very hilly, I'm secretly hoping to come in the top 30% of my AG, that would be awesome. I guess that's not so secret anymore! We won't tell anyone. ![]() I'm tellin'! LOL, this goal is kind of a longshot as I am probably going to be DFL in the swim, but as long as I'm not DNF in the swim or on the course, I will be super happy. Weather forecast is for unseasonably hot weather (99 on Fri! by race day Sunday, should be high of 85 which will be okay) Drinking water like crazy starting yesterday! ![]() Okay...based on last year's results: 1:40/100 yds swim, 14.5 mph bike, ~8 min/mile run. That'd probably give you top 30% in your AG. If your swim isn't quite there, you've got plenty of time on the bike and run to compensate! Go for it! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Kim - you're in great shape, so you should set high goals for yourself, top 30% in your AG is totally within reach! ....and if it comes down to the run and you aren't feeling too hot but you see someone that looks about your age take 'em out at the knees, err, kidding of course ![]() Everyone - I got good news from my doctor today. I had an MRI on my foot because my heal was bothering me and I've had two stress fractures over the past few years in my heals. Anyways, it came back as just soft tissue swelling and some ligament swelling. Woohoo! I will likely take the week easy with running to let the swelling go down, and I plan on icing. Just wanted to share the good news ![]() |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Slahmmer - 2008-05-13 3:01 PM Everyone - I got good news from my doctor today. I had an MRI on my foot because my heal was bothering me and I've had two stress fractures over the past few years in my heals. Anyways, it came back as just soft tissue swelling and some ligament swelling. Woohoo! I will likely take the week easy with running to let the swelling go down, and I plan on icing. Just wanted to share the good news ![]() Glad to hear it! ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Slahmmer - 2008-05-13 5:01 PM Kim - you're in great shape, so you should set high goals for yourself, top 30% in your AG is totally within reach! ....and if it comes down to the run and you aren't feeling too hot but you see someone that looks about your age take 'em out at the knees, err, kidding of course ![]() ![]() Sweet, you'll be back in biz in no time. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sarah - good news on the heel! Thanks all for the kind words on my workouts - it's funny switching from training for a half marathon to training for a tri because there are 3 areas you want to improve in so I just feel like I'm never quite working out enough in any of them. I'm really going to try and start increasing my outside bike rides since that's where I feel weakest. I will become friends with my bike I went out and rode for 37 minutes at lunch today - wanted to go a bit longer but had to shower and get back to computer for a meeting. I ran across the parking lot after my bike just to see how the hammie felt and it was pretty sore so I was glad I decided against the brick today. If it's not raining I'm going to try my first commute to work on my bike - need to look up how far it is still! The fire station between my house and work is doing a free breakfast stop for bikers so I figured why not Hope everyone has a good hump day and rounds out there weeks well! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() run_carmen - 2008-05-13 9:29 PM Sarah - good news on the heel! Thanks all for the kind words on my workouts - it's funny switching from training for a half marathon to training for a tri because there are 3 areas you want to improve in so I just feel like I'm never quite working out enough in any of them. I'm really going to try and start increasing my outside bike rides since that's where I feel weakest. I will become friends with my bike I went out and rode for 37 minutes at lunch today - wanted to go a bit longer but had to shower and get back to computer for a meeting. I ran across the parking lot after my bike just to see how the hammie felt and it was pretty sore so I was glad I decided against the brick today. If it's not raining I'm going to try my first commute to work on my bike - need to look up how far it is still! The fire station between my house and work is doing a free breakfast stop for bikers so I figured why not Hope everyone has a good hump day and rounds out there weeks well! Carmen - I definitely know what you mean about trying to balance improvement in all three of the sports. If you read the forums on here people say you can't improve in swimming unless you're swimming 4 to 5 times a week, you can't improve in biking unless you're biking 4 to 5 times a week, ditto for running. If you did every discipline 4 to 5 times per week that'd be 12 to 15 workouts and if you want a rest day that means you're doubling up every day! With the other stuff I do I just can't make that work (and I don't even have kids!). Anyways, it seems like you have to just pick something to work on while maintaining the other two. I don't know if its best to have a weekly focus for each sport or a monthly focus for each sport or maybe even focus on improving one thing for an entire season. I guess it just depends on the individual. Maybe Todd can help out ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Oh yeah, and have fun biking outside. You'll become addicted just like the rest of us. I love riding my bike because it makes me feel like a little kid again ![]() |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Slahmmer - 2008-05-14 6:45 AM Carmen - I definitely know what you mean about trying to balance improvement in all three of the sports. If you read the forums on here people say you can't improve in swimming unless you're swimming 4 to 5 times a week, you can't improve in biking unless you're biking 4 to 5 times a week, ditto for running. If you did every discipline 4 to 5 times per week that'd be 12 to 15 workouts and if you want a rest day that means you're doubling up every day! With the other stuff I do I just can't make that work (and I don't even have kids!). Anyways, it seems like you have to just pick something to work on while maintaining the other two. I don't know if its best to have a weekly focus for each sport or a monthly focus for each sport or maybe even focus on improving one thing for an entire season. I guess it just depends on the individual. Maybe Todd can help out ![]() There's a concept out there called "non-linear periodization" that's relevant here. Basically it implies that you can use the idea of a build in volume and/or intensity followed by a recovery week to make improvements, but you don't necessarily need to have all your sports "aligned" on the same calendar. So that's one way to approach this: Have the two "biggest" weeks on the bike be the recovery week and first build week for the run and swim (and vice versa). Another approach (and this is more what I tend to do for several reasons) is a more "seasonal" focus. For me, winter is run training--specifically marathon training. This works for me because the only marathon I do is the first weekend in March and the last tri (last year, anyhow) is at the end of September. I used my marathon recovery period as the beginning of my build on the bike and the swim...which works well this year, since my major target tri is not until late July. Next year, it may be harder to accomplish this, since I'm hoping to do the Wildflower Long Course in early May (meaning less time for bike/swim build up). Lastly--and maybe most importantly (and some of you, I know, are already working this way)--there's the notion of training to your weakness(es). For me, that's the bike right now. I'm furthest away from being able to comfortably cover the HIM distance on the bike, so I'm spending a high percentage of time in the saddle now. In June, I'll start to build my swim a bit more, but--for now--I'm relying on the fact that, even without training, I'm a competent swimmer and I'm only swimming once a week. So, if you have to budget your time, spend it on where you are weakest. Too many people gravitate to where they are comfortable. Any other time-economy ideas? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() "Any other time-economy ideas?" I don't recommend my idea to most people, but i sacrifice sleep for my AM workouts I really like bricks however, since it seems like i'm able to squeeze "2" workouts into 1 so-to-speak. For instance, if i had a 2hr bike session planned, i could make it a 1.5hr bike / .5hr run or something like that in any combination of the 3 sports. If you feel strong on the bike, weak on the run it could be more like a 1hr run first, then 1hr bike, instead. I try to keep in mind that the triathlon road is a long one and not to expect super fast results in a short amount of time. You've got plenty of time to try new training strategies. Imagine yourself 5 years down the road with consistant training? Sounds great doesn't it! While i'm thinking of it, one other thing to help get workouts in when time is crunched, is to always have your training gear at the ready. Gym bags filled with essentials (running shoes, swim goggles, Gels or bars, etc). Bike in good working order. If i've got a half hr for a quick run or bike and it takes me 15/20 mins to get ready cus i'm hunting down all my stuff, that stinks. I'd rather be able to hit the road in 5mins. Just some quick thoughts, and now you see how my mind works ----John----
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I like the ideas John. I have got my bag ready before i go to sleep at night and i always feel like its easier to get up in the morning and i dont have to search for everything in the dark or half asleep. Couple of questions for everyone. I know everyone has a different eating plan depending on if you wanna lose weight or what ever but what are some things people usually eat for breakfast or lunch? I feel like i have been kinda eating a heavy lunch and i dont want that. I wanna lose weight and i did for a long time and now im kinda leveling off. I wanna get to 200 and i feel like i am stuck at 211. Other question- What is a website people like to use to buy a lot of triathlon equipment and clothes. I have about......nothing when it comes to clothes. |
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