ultrahip_00's Mentor Group - Closed Again! (Page 7)

Laura, we had a couple other ladies, but haven't heard from them in a while.  Our group discussion was diminishing, so Mike opend up the group again.  It looks like another lady was looking to join, but Mike hasn't gotten back to her yet.

Stuart, that is a really long workout.  I would suggest breaking it up a little.  Most of my workouts consist of two to five exercises in continuous succession.  Here's an example of what I'm doing:

Deadlift/Pull-Up workout:

5 rounds:

5 body weight deadlifts-5 pull-ups repeat 5 body weight deadlifts-5 pull-ups

1 minute break

repeat x 5

Workout is for time.

ultrahip_00 - 2009-06-02 2:14 PM

brick94513 - 2009-06-02 1:15 PM

Laura, we had a couple other ladies, but haven't heard from them in a while.  Our group discussion was diminishing, so Mike opend up the group again.  It looks like another lady was looking to join, but Mike hasn't gotten back to her yet.

Stu

i didn't? whoops - i know lynne (who i have met, she lives out in the same area as me) posted something yesterday and i believe i responded  

i'll read through all these posts tonight and get back to all of you, super busy today at work!

Hey Mike, I saw you respond, why did you have to bring me into this!

Welcome Lynne! We were close to DOA, glad you can join us!

Jeez i sure messed this all up.... Wasn't trying to hassle you Mike, I just thought you overlooked a post.  But, it looks like it was me that can't read.  I completely missed your post.  Sorry Coach!!

Mike, woke up pretty sore this morning.  Not sure to attribute it to the tempo run or the 400 meters of kick drills yesterday.  I have a feeling it was a combination of both.

Feel I'm making progress with swimming which is always a good feeling.  Today, I actually hit one of my best times for a 200m at 3:30 during a 5 x 200m main set.  I know its still pretty slow, but I feel stronger and that my stroke is happening with less effort.  Just wish I could get my kick synchonized with my hip rotation.  Its like I can't walk and chew gum at the same time!

I was thinking about entering a 5K race this weekend.  Not sure though after recent injuries.

Hi all. I'de like to join in the discussion. Im competing in my first every Tri (sprint distance) in less than two months and Im trying to soak up as much info as possible.

NAME: Ringo311 - Bob

STORY: Im 28 years old, I live in Western, NY and my ultimate goal is to finish an Ironman in a few years. Im an endurance runner at heart who is in transition to be a Triathlete.  I've run 2 marathons (PR=2:59), a few 1/2 marathons, dozens of 5k/10ks and been biking for years. I worked at a bike shop as a mechanic and feel comfortable on rides up to 30-40 miles. As soon as I sell my mountain bike, im going to buy a used Felt S32. Im keeping my eyes open for one.

FAMILY STATUS: My dad is my biggest motivater and my fiance is my biggest supporter. We are getting married in Lake Placid a week after the Ironman. Hoping some day I will return for the Ironman to compete.

CURRENT TRAINING: I just came off training for a 1/2 marathon. (40m/week) I took a week off and am now concentrating on the sprint Tri on July 18th. Im biking to work every day and running 6 days a week as usual. Once my wetsuit comes in, im going to swim 3 times a week at a nearby lake. Swimming is by far my weakest event.


2009 RACES: 
Buffalo 1/2 marathon (5/23) - 1:28
Community Bike Ride (6/6) - 50k
Musselman Sprint Tri (7/18) - 750m/16m/3.2m
- I dont know what to expect, so im going to get through the swim safely and see how it goes.

- Following the Sprint Tri im going on a 12 week 10k training program and then eventually an 18 week marathon training program over the winter. Trying to build my endurance and get a marathon PR, while strengthening my swimming

WEIGHTLOSS: I am not looking to lose weight with my current training plan. Im 6'0 172 lbs. About 12 lbs heavier than my last marathon. I eat a ton of carbohydrates.

I have a hard time cutting out the drinks also. It works against my rehydration, but I drink loads of water. I've always subscribed to the idea that endurance athletes are supposed to eat carbohydrates as 60% of their diet to keep their glycogen stores full for plenty of energy. So i eat a lot of pasta, bread, rice, cereal, potatoes.

Another Masters swim tonight and it should be a near death experience, I think my coach hates me!


I'm signed up for a Chi running workshop next month, I probably should have done it a while ago due to all of my injuries, does anyone have any experience with it? I am a BOP runner so it can't hurt!