Newbz'z summer mentor group is FULL!!!! (Page 75)

tri808 - 2010-07-28 6:59 PM Just got in a 4 mile easy run.  Which means I just doubled my running training miles for the month...LOL.

Looking at my run times from my previous races, I really have a lot of room to improve on the run.  I'm sick of being passed on the run.  The only guys I ever pass are the guys that bonk near the end.

jgerbodegrant - 2010-07-29 7:04 AM So I've got this HIM 8/22 this year.  I've got a run question.  I'm up to 9 miles, as of yesterday.  Felt pretty good, not much different than the 7.2 I ran last week.  I honestly thought I planned a route for 8 miles and when I looked at my garmin it was 9, so I must have taken a wrong turn.  Either way, my question is:  What distance should I shoot fore before my HIM on 8/22?  I know I won't get to 13 because that'll be upping my mileage too much.  I have enough time before my 9 day "taper" to do 2 more long runs.  What do you guys suggest?  I could add a mile each time and get to 11...or maybe 1.5 and get to 12.  I want to avoid any long term soreness or discomfort at this stage.  I have no real issues as of right now (mild soreness).

robingray_260 - 2010-07-28 8:54 PM Womens group mountain bike ride was cancelled for today b/c of rain. So, I was stuck on the trainer - ughh!!! However, I have to say that the trainer is way more comfortable now that I have the aero bars on and I can put my elbows on the pads.  Probably not the best form - but whatever keeps me on for another few minutes is worth it!

jgerbodegrant - 2010-07-29 4:00 PM

Mountain bike ride cancelled for rain!?  

Glad the drainer feels better now.  Bad enough you're stuck inside.  Makes it much worse to be uncomfortable! 

jgerbodegrant - 2010-07-29 10:04 AM

So I've got this HIM 8/22 this year. I've got a run question. I'm up to 9 miles, as of yesterday. Felt pretty good, not much different than the 7.2 I ran last week. I honestly thought I planned a route for 8 miles and when I looked at my garmin it was 9, so I must have taken a wrong turn. Either way, my question is: What distance should I shoot fore before my HIM on 8/22? I know I won't get to 13 because that'll be upping my mileage too much. I have enough time before my 9 day "taper" to do 2 more long runs. What do you guys suggest? I could add a mile each time and get to 11...or maybe 1.5 and get to 12. I want to avoid any long term soreness or discomfort at this stage. I have no real issues as of right now (mild soreness).

robingray_260 - 2010-07-29 8:27 PM

Well I would hate to get wet - I might melt!!!!

no it was due to lightning. Today was another "inside day" and I worked out on the treadmill for the first time in over month - I dropped about 20 sec/mile - it was a nice feeling.

newbz - 2010-07-29 10:48 PM i;d do both of them in the 10-11 range at this point. are you getting another mid-long run in (say if normal is 5 or so, and long is 9 or 10, somethign in the 7 range? a mid-week longish (a few shorter than the long run), will help a lot.

DirkP - 2010-07-30 11:19 AM I am getting things ready for our mini-vacation/long weekend camping trip and my Oly this Sunday.  I am going to see if I can cut close to 5 minutes from my overall finishing time from my last race in June.  I know I can cut some time if I do nothing more than not screw around in T1 and I may try yo hit the bike a touch harder.  My run is what concerns me a little bit.  I would like to get my pace down to around 7:30 miles from a 7:48 avg.  This will obviously be more difficult to accomplish since my first race I kept trying to speed up but my body said "I don't think so."

I'll have limited access to internet so I'll post something when I get a chance.

tri808 - 2010-07-30 5:53 PM

Does anyone know if used race wheels tend to sell cheaper after race season.

I've been browsing ebay for a used aero front to go with my rear disc cover...but prices seem a bit high for the past few months.  I suppose it's a sellers market right now (lots of people looking to buy, but not many people willing to sell).  So do you think prices will come down in Oct/Nov when most people will be trying to dump their race wheels after race season...and not too many people are willing to buy because there are no upcoming races?

tri808 - 2010-07-31 1:25 AM Good luck Dirk

Don't forget to enjoy the vacation part

tri808 - 2010-07-30 6:29 PM awesome...good to know

I have been hearing that a used HED3 can be had for around $300...but every auction so far in the past 2 months have sold for $420-475

dcon - 2010-07-31 6:46 AM


X2!! 

jpbis26 - 2010-07-31 4:46 AM Ran my 5K yesterday and broke 30 mins. Official time 29:41.

DirkP - 2010-07-30 12:19 PMI am getting things ready for our mini-vacation/long weekend camping trip and my Oly this Sunday.  I am going to see if I can cut close to 5 minutes from my overall finishing time from my last race in June.  I know I can cut some time if I do nothing more than not screw around in T1 and I may try yo hit the bike a touch harder.  My run is what concerns me a little bit.  I would like to get my pace down to around 7:30 miles from a 7:48 avg.  This will obviously be more difficult to accomplish since my first race I kept trying to speed up but my body said "I don't think so."

I'll have limited access to internet so I'll post something when I get a chance.

jpbis26 - 2010-07-31 9:46 AMRan my 5K yesterday and broke 30 mins. Official time 29:41.

jsiegs - 2010-07-31 6:37 AM Not too shabby. My gf is looking to do the same. She tore her ACL playing softball and had a really bad PT, and struggles with running now. Well, she's actually not my gf anymore...I think "fiancé" is the more appropriate term