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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() cheekymonkeys1 - 2012-12-25 7:59 PM Merry Christmas to all. Since it's just me and the hubby this year, we decided to go for a drive and drove to CT to see the Rev3 Quassy course today instead of next week. O.M.G. I'm more than a little scared now. I know it sounds ridiculous, but honestly, I'm scared of having a bad 'tune up' race, and it destroying my confidence for IMLP. I know many will say just do the training and it'll be fine, but I'm a worrier, and dont have a ton of faith in my ability so now I'm torn. :-/ Its not as scary as you think, I promise. There are several course preview rides before the race -- you should think about doing one. You also bring up a really good point about "good" races versus "bad" races. A lot of times are goals are things we have no or very little control over -- such as a specific finish time or a specific place. Going into a race I think its really important to have goals you have control over -- having a good attitude, going out hard on the swim, hitting a certain watts, HR or pace on the run, running the entire run course and then letting the chips fall on the things you don't have control over. On a course like Rev 3, your overall time is going to be slower than on a flatter course, so I think focusing on other things can be really helpful.
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 7:54 PM trilooney - 2012-12-25 6:39 PMGlad everyone had a great day. It was so nice to be with family. I see many of you are looking at revamping your diets. I need to look at making some changes myself. I drink one glass of water a day, so that's the first change I'm needing to make. I really have some unhealthy habits. I just really don't like water. I had to force myself to drink water when pregnant. The only thing I can say about the water thing is to try and add some flavoring to it - lemon, lime, etc. Fortunately I don't have that problem as it's the only thing I drink besides coffee. And music on runs...not so much now because I can't listen during tris so I decided to eliminate the music. I have a Pear device and listen to the trainer instead. LolHope everyone has a great night. Random question: how many of you listen to music on your runs? I'm with you on both of these. I just drink water. Usually filtered water, but just water. Other than lemon or lime most additives to water contain lots of chemicals, which I try to avoid. As far as music goes, I think running without music is the best bet. If you train with music it can be difficult to adjust to no music on race. I have to ask -- what is a Pear device? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 3:49 PM karen26.2 - 2012-12-25 2:26 PM Definitely! I am actually planning on doing a Whole100. On the site there is a Whole100 thread that I am going to participate in. It starts January 1st.Whole30 - Jen, let' do it! But can we wait until the holidays are over? It's just too hard right now. Anyone else in? Is there a difference between Whole 30 and Whole 100? Or just the number of days? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() cheekymonkeys1 - 2012-12-25 6:59 PMMerry Christmas to all. Well, I won't give you that advice because I am not confident in my abilities yet either...which is why I haven't committed to an HIM. And I don't have the time for the training I would need to do. But yes, everyone says trust your training... I am sure you will get good advice, but ultimately only you know yourself. :-)Since it's just me and the hubby this year, we decided to go for a drive and drove to CT to see the Rev3 Quassy course today instead of next week. O.M.G. I'm more than a little scared now. I know it sounds ridiculous, but honestly, I'm scared of having a bad 'tune up' race, and it destroying my confidence for IMLP. I know many will say just do the training and it'll be fine, but I'm a worrier, and dont have a ton of faith in my ability so now I'm torn. :-/ |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 8:19 PM cheekymonkeys1 - 2012-12-25 6:59 PMMerry Christmas to all. Well, I won't give you that advice because I am not confident in my abilities yet either...which is why I haven't committed to an HIM. And I don't have the time for the training I would need to do. But yes, everyone says trust your training... I am sure you will get good advice, but ultimately only you know yourself. :-)Since it's just me and the hubby this year, we decided to go for a drive and drove to CT to see the Rev3 Quassy course today instead of next week. O.M.G. I'm more than a little scared now. I know it sounds ridiculous, but honestly, I'm scared of having a bad 'tune up' race, and it destroying my confidence for IMLP. I know many will say just do the training and it'll be fine, but I'm a worrier, and dont have a ton of faith in my ability so now I'm torn. :-/ I've worked with and known a lot of athletes. I've found that men are generally over confident in their abilities and women are generally under confident. Rev 3 doesn't sell out quickly. I think there's any harm in doing a few blocks of training, seeing how you feel and talking about your concerns with your coach. If an "easy"* course is going to give you the mental boost you need for IMLP, I think that may be the way to go. * I am of the mindset that there are no "easy" triathlon course -- some courses are just faster than others, they all hurt. |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Seeing that we're approaching the new year its getting close to resolution time. I was wondering what are everyone's resolutions / goals? My two serious triathlon related ones are: (1) getting to race weight (which for me is probably about 145lbs); and (2) going sub 11 at an IM (which mean a realistic shot at qualifying for Kona depending on the field). My health related goals are: (1) cutting out as much sugar as possible (I need MAJOR help with this one and would love to hear from those of you who have successfully done it); and (2) sleeping more. I tend to run a huge sleep deficit and I need to work on getting more quality sleep. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well it's a relief to hear it doesn't sell out quickly. I think ideally, I'd ride it before I made a decision. Any idea when it sold out last year? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() cheekymonkeys1 - 2012-12-25 8:29 PM Well it's a relief to hear it doesn't sell out quickly. I think ideally, I'd ride it before I made a decision. Any idea when it sold out last year? I want to say I registered in April. Rev 3 is really good about posting when races are about to sell out. I would follow them on FB. You can also shoot the race director an e-mail to get a better idea. Patriot in MA is a little later in June but is a really well run race and a pretty fast course. I've done the race several times and I believe Scott has done it as well. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() As far as goals, I have a few: 1) be consistent with training and run 2 half marathons 2) start drinking water 3) cut salt and artificial sweeteners out of diet I have a lot more but i will start with those. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I did Patriot the year before last. It wasn't exactly my finest hour. I'd love another shot at it, but my coach would rather I did something with hills and a little earlier. I'll keep an eye on them on FB, thanks. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kaburns1214 I have to ask -- what is a Pear It's called Pear Square One from Pear Sports. It's a biofeedback training system that uses a wireless heart rate monitor and foot pod to measure the body's response to a workout. It gives real time coaching, letting you know heart rate, pace, cadence, distance, calories burned. It gives form pointers, let's you know what heart rate zone I'm working in. It's a pretty cool device. You can attach a iPod to it if you want to listen to music, too. I need all the help I can get with my training. It allows you to upload some free programs or you can purchase more advance programs. Edited by luv2bhealthy 2012-12-25 7:39 PM |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Patriot was my first of two HIMs and I would highly recommend it! Great race! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Goals: Get to each start line healthy. Finish IMLP. Get down to 146lbs. Continue with a plant based lifestyle. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kaburns1214 - 2012-12-25 7:19 PM Yes, it's just for 100 days instead of 30, but sugar is a problem for me (not all the time but enough), and I feel like it may be the only way to get it under control. I did a Whole30 for 23 days and I was successful until I went on a roadtrip so I know I can do it. I want to see what it will do for me body composition wise and for training and racing.luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 3:49 PM karen26.2 - 2012-12-25 2:26 PM Definitely! I am actually planning on doing a Whole100. On the site there is a Whole100 thread that I am going to participate in. It starts January 1st.Whole30 - Jen, let' do it! But can we wait until the holidays are over? It's just too hard right now. Anyone else in? Is there a difference between Whole 30 and Whole 100? Or just the number of days? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 8:45 PM kaburns1214 - 2012-12-25 7:19 PM Yes, it's just for 100 days instead of 30, but sugar is a problem for me (not all the time but enough), and I feel like it may be the only way to get it under control. I did a Whole30 for 23 days and I was successful until I went on a roadtrip so I know I can do it. I want to see what it will do for me body composition wise and for training and racing.luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 3:49 PM karen26.2 - 2012-12-25 2:26 PM Definitely! I am actually planning on doing a Whole100. On the site there is a Whole100 thread that I am going to participate in. It starts January 1st.Whole30 - Jen, let' do it! But can we wait until the holidays are over? It's just too hard right now. Anyone else in? Is there a difference between Whole 30 and Whole 100? Or just the number of days? I want to join y'all. Is January 2nd the start date? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() My goals are to do the Whole100,, get faster on the bike, and be more consistent with my training.Kelly, when I was doing the Whole30, my sleep really improved. I want to get that back! |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() My goals for this year:
1. Fix my swimming issues. 2. Tinker with my diet and get back to eating clean all the time. 2a. Get into the 150s 3. Beat Kelly at Texas 70.3 4. Put up a respectable time at IMTX. 5. Continuing inching closer to podiums on a regular basis.
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kaburns1214 - 2012-12-25 7:54 PM I'm not sure if the others on here are starting the 1st or 2nd. I am a member of Whole9 and we are starting the 1st. But whatever day everyone starts logging here I will do as well. And thanks for the interaction! :-)luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 8:45 PM kaburns1214 - 2012-12-25 7:19 PM Yes, it's just for 100 days instead of 30, but sugar is a problem for me (not all the time but enough), and I feel like it may be the only way to get it under control. I did a Whole30 for 23 days and I was successful until I went on a roadtrip so I know I can do it. I want to see what it will do for me body composition wise and for training and racing.luv2bhealthy - 2012-12-25 3:49 PM karen26.2 - 2012-12-25 2:26 PM Definitely! I am actually planning on doing a Whole100. On the site there is a Whole100 thread that I am going to participate in. It starts January 1st.Whole30 - Jen, let' do it! But can we wait until the holidays are over? It's just too hard right now. Anyone else in? Is there a difference between Whole 30 and Whole 100? Or just the number of days? I want to join y'all. Is January 2nd the start date? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Almost forgot, here is my FB page. Feel free to add me. https://www.facebook.com/#!/smcmichaeljr |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kaburns1214 - 2012-12-25 8:15 PM I think you learn a lot more about yourself on those challenging courses. Just how tough you are, and can mentally push through anything. I think you should go for it!cheekymonkeys1 - 2012-12-25 7:59 PM Merry Christmas to all. Since it's just me and the hubby this year, we decided to go for a drive and drove to CT to see the Rev3 Quassy course today instead of next week. O.M.G. I'm more than a little scared now. I know it sounds ridiculous, but honestly, I'm scared of having a bad 'tune up' race, and it destroying my confidence for IMLP. I know many will say just do the training and it'll be fine, but I'm a worrier, and dont have a ton of faith in my ability so now I'm torn. :-/ Its not as scary as you think, I promise. There are several course preview rides before the race -- you should think about doing one. You also bring up a really good point about "good" races versus "bad" races. A lot of times are goals are things we have no or very little control over -- such as a specific finish time or a specific place. Going into a race I think its really important to have goals you have control over -- having a good attitude, going out hard on the swim, hitting a certain watts, HR or pace on the run, running the entire run course and then letting the chips fall on the things you don't have control over. On a course like Rev 3, your overall time is going to be slower than on a flatter course, so I think focusing on other things can be really helpful.
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() uhcoog - 2012-12-25 9:00 PM Kelly - is Scott's #3 what you are referring to with men being over confident? =]My goals for this year:
1. Fix my swimming issues. 2. Tinker with my diet and get back to eating clean all the time. 2a. Get into the 150s 3. Beat Kelly at Texas 70.3 4. Put up a respectable time at IMTX. 5. Continuing inching closer to podiums on a regular basis.
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() As far as training goals go, I would a) develop and apply a consistent and planful approach to training, b) improve week to week, month to month, and race to race, c) finish my first HIM respectably, and d) finish in the MOP or better in my age group.
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() LOL. I was listing stream of conciousness |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'll start on the 1st, clean start to the year. Hawaii in February ought to be interesting... My goals for 2013 - eat clean (whole100) lose 20 lbs get more sleep (stole from Kelly, it's a good one for me) strong IM Tahoe finish (good run, not a complete death march) work/life balance (stop working 60+ hours/week) train smarter (rest when needed, easy days easy, hard days hard, maybe do intervals) do better job staying in touch with my family give up beer, ice cream, candy, crap in general (goes with eating clean but I feel the need to put in writing) |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Kelly (and the rest of the group)- Per your recommendation about doing an 8-12 week build phase after Disney, I looked at the plans on Trainerroad and they have an 8 week build phase, which would have me biking about 5 days a week. This seems like a pretty structred plan to follow, and I could begin to incorporate runs and swims with it. Any thoughts? Thanks. |
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