Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED (Page 8)

Hello everyone!  I'm glad to see how our group is shaping up with all of the new members and can tell already that the 2012 season is going to be a great one!

Mark, I love the picture and glad to see that you are having a fun time in Colombia, salud amigo!

On my side, I've been having somewhat of a hard time trying to balance my IM training (week 21 right now) with all of the holiday parties down here, but have not missed many workouts yet, so I'm not going to worry to much about it until January! Actually, in spite of all the partying, I probably will log a higher volume of workouts in December, than what we did with Ernesto's group during our November challenge! 

Happy Holidays from Guatemala and hope that 2012 is full of blessings for everyone!

Gabriel

Keep the frequency high for run and bike, and even though the triathlon season is long in Florida you shouldn't focus so much in the swim unless you really have a lot of improvement to make.

The fact that running comes easier for you shouldn't be a reason to start neglecting it, I did that (because I came from a running background) and I paid with a plateau on my speed that has lingered on for three years now.

The other thing that doesn't cease to amaze me is your constant progress, I believe you're right on track for a wonderful race in Ironman Texas. Plus you look focused and enthusiastic. If you want to relax next week, do it! This might be your last chance until mid May to cut back and enjoy. Knowing you though, I believe you'll be running on Christmas day with a hangover from the sangria...

On my way to put a semi long ride with my teammates in (Texas) cold temperatures (31F). Not windy so it will be fun. God, I was looking at my log for December and I realized that with the Holidays, work and travel this has been the sketchiest month in three years.

Things will change in January though, work is getting easier and not a whole lot of travel coming up.

I did not say it was easier, its just the lesser of three evils .

Thanks for the input, I will probably add a couple of easy bike/run sessions next week and see how that goes. Ongoing, I will see if I can find the time to add a 3rd run/bike during the week.

Samy

Gabriel, gracias. The real fun will start today, los of family members in this little house... It's a tradition. If it were up to me I would go to the park with everybody, I like space. Tonight not much sleep predicted, the fireworks will be huge, although illegal here, but these folks don't have much respect for the rules.

This morning did 15k run at a very relaxed pace with the gloves on. It was cold and raining a bit (of course not as cold as 'up there' where you guys are, but cold).

I'm the opposite... I just accepted new responsibilities at work that will start Jan. 2.  Hoping that having a new bike trainer in the basement will make it more convenient for me to get some sessions in, even if it"s been a long work day.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Have an epic weekend with all your planned workouts.

Merry Christmas to everyone, and I hope you're having a lovely time, not matter what you're doing or where you are.

Rachel

I welcomed winter in Chicago today with 15.5 miles outside on the bike path at 35 degrees and a 20 mph headwind for half of the ride. Fun Times!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Here's a good start:

http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=25733&start=1

Also search the site for other good reference materials.