TriAya's Group: SHUT like dog on steak, sorry! (Page 8)

Well I can say that kids are not an issue for me as my youngest will be 18 in May and doesn't need special attention. My wife for reasons of my own wants to make me happy so I have no problem ensuring that my workouts are priority number one. Actually because of the physical changes that I have made she has decided to hit the gym, according to her she doesn't want to get left behind in the fitness area, bonus for me.  Mon, Wed, and Friday's are early bike session and late swim sessions. Tue, Thur, and Sunday are run days. Every Saturday is a rest day, hence Friday nights I can occasionally go out and not worry about the next day. Essentially I am very committed to my 20 week OLY program as it will culminate in my first OLY in April. Oh yeah, being mentally committed is always a challenge on some days, as it would be so easy to skip a workout. Hence a plan and the possible failure of any part due to plain laziness is not an option for me. That's why I love the actual vs planned chart, it keeps me motivated to not fail. I may re-adjust workouts but they will get done. So if you don't have a plan to follow, get one.

Did I just ramble on, yup I think so. 

I'm with Hector on the weekend training question.  Since my youngest is 12, I can really go about anytime I want to.

I love following the actual plan and making use of the planned vs actual - it is motivating!

ahhhh... I'm apalled...  Beth, Hector.... Look at you two timing double thread posting.....

No wonder Nibbs is so slow... You guys are partying on another thread... how dare you....  I feel betrayed....

 ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!

I think I'm actually finally past the PF, I fell off of my bike the last week of October

was going waaaaaay to fast coming into the parking lot after a ride, swerved to miss someone that wasn't paying attention and fell, my foot was still clipped in and I really twisted the top of my foot and strained the tendons pretty bad

I basically ignored the fact that I was injured for a couple of weeks and started running again and continued cycling - really did me in!

This has been the year of the dumb right foot - next year is going to be the year of two good feet!

ps

don't let my story scare anyone that is trying to decide whether or not to go clipless - my fall was waaaaay stupid on my part - it was after one of the famous taco rides.  I totally swear by clipless!

LAMO!!!!

Hi Heather!!!

well, I'm two timing - Hector has yet to post in Nibibns tonight

And to think... Hector is supposed to be my fearless Efl Leader...

Hey shoul dI read back.. Is there really good swim stuff in here?...

Uh Oh ... hubby just came down a minute ago and seemed a little mad... He was totally on kid duty tonight...

Is it bad that I'm not part of Yanti's group, but posting here?.... okay, I'll got back to my room at Nibbs...   Oooeeeww... I here hubby stopmin garound upstairss

Swim Talk:

It seems like there are a few folks that are starting out on the swim and interested in learning more about technique.

I dug out my training material from my tri clinic and thought I would post a few tips based on people's level of interest.

I thought a good place to start might be by listing out some of the common freestyle errors -

1. Dropping the hand and shoulders when the hand enters the water
2. Sweeping the hand out too far away from the body during the recovery phase of the stroke
3. Pushing water down in the first third of a stroke instead of pulling back and pushing water up int eh last third of the stroke
4. Kicking hard with too lare of a motion
5. The arm crossing over to the opposite side of the mdline of the body on the pull phase
6. Lifting the head out of ht ewater to breath
7. Not exhaling fully during the pull phase, or holidng your breath while your mouth is under the water.

These can give you a few things to think about when you are swimming.  If you haven't had the benefit of formal lessons or coaching, some of these things can be hard to self diagnose, but hopefully is some good food for thought.

Hopefully between Yanti and me, you have gotten some good ideas about some ways to pursue some coaching opportunities.

Let me know if you like the idea of having me post swimming tips as we progress through the months.

LOL - Nope, it's ok - Yanti 'warned' the group that we may have some visitors from time to time!

there's some pretty good swim stuff a couple of pages back

rreischl - 2007-12-14 11:39 PM

lastcall2003 - 2007-12-14 11:27 PM

I think I'm actually finally past the PF, I fell off of my bike the last week of October

was going waaaaaay to fast coming into the parking lot after a ride, swerved to miss someone that wasn't paying attention and fell, my foot was still clipped in and I really twisted the top of my foot and strained the tendons pretty bad

I basically ignored the fact that I was injured for a couple of weeks and started running again and continued cycling - really did me in!

This has been the year of the dumb right foot - next year is going to be the year of two good feet!

ps

don't let my story scare anyone that is trying to decide whether or not to go clipless - my fall was waaaaay stupid on my part - it was after one of the famous taco rides.  I totally swear by clipless!

Ohhhhh OUCH Beth! Sooo glad it is feeling better finally! I'm glad you put the disclaimer in there . . . clipless is something I've gotta decide on too - right after I buy a bike that is LOL! So these famous taco rides, do they include some alcoholic beverages? Renee

quite possibly!

this was the week before Halloween when my friends dressed up in gorrilla suits - it was hysterical!

Here's a link to my blog for that date if anyone wants to read the entry or see the pics

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=42914&year=2007&month=10&day=25

LMAO ok back to nibbins I go. LOL 

Man...you guys have really been busy here.    I agree....all swimming tips are appreciated!!

Well, I did it!  I ran a 5K!!!  Not a 'real' one (that is on 1/1), but one I mapped out in town.  I did the 5/2 run/walk method and my time was 29m32s.  I am so proud of myself.  This is a big deal for a girl who HATES to run!

x2!

Great job on your run, now you know your ready for a great race on the 1st! 

Great tips Beth, I think some of the tips will definately help me. Now I know what to be more aware of while I swim. 

MENTAL TRAINING and WORKOUT JITTERS

Normal. Especially if you're training with more focus than before (which you are as evidenced by your willingness, enthusiasm, participation on this site). Even though you've done races before, you're now training in a new way and this is uncharted territory.

You said you get nervous before workouts; at what point during the workout does the nervousness go away? You said deep breathing helps, distraction helps ... but does it return as soon as you're not focusing on breathing or actively distracting yourself?

You might try some form of meditation before your workouts, and/or make sure you have a good, long, easy (hmm, meditative) warmup (which is always a good idea no matter what) where you focus on the rhythmic repetition of your limbs. Just some tips if you want them (pick 'n' choose, there are a gazillion ways to meditate/focus/whatever):

- Breathe slowly in and out through the nose. Let whatever you want drift through your mind -- just let it float by -- but try to keep always aware of the sensation right at the opening of your nostrils of air flowing in and then back out.

- Alternately, breathe slowly in however you like, but count, and then make your exhales one count longer. Remain aware of the counting.

- Alternately (or in combo w/above), breathe in however you like, breathe out through your mouth with an audible exhale, as if you were fogging a mirror. Breathe air into your nervousness and anyplace in your body you have tension; loosen it up and lift up and away and out through the breathing out. (Breathe peace or strength or whatever you need in; breathe anything you don't want out).

- You can also meditate on an affirmation, like, just one word (calm, peace, joy, power, etc.) or a phrase "I am calm/joyful/etc."

- Your meditation can also actively focus on the workout ... it's great, it's like getting to bike the course before you have to race it, so to speak. Think of where you will go or what you will do; mentally rehearse the workout with confidence; put yourself easily, calmly, and quickly through the workout so that you have 'mastered' it before you even begin.

- Set the meditation to music, or actively listen to music as meditation. Be creative--classical or soothing world music may work. Me, I would get calm and focused listening to Mortal Kombat. But I'm weird.

- Focus on your heartbeat and consciously lower your heart rate. It's fun to do this with a heart rate monitor (proof!) but it's maybe even better just to meditate on the feeling of your heart beating (don't take your pulse; sense your beat with your body and mind) and willing it to slow down. With practice, you'll be astonished to find you can do this voluntarily whether at rest or even training.

Most of this stuff is best practiced when not training, and once you are familiar and comfortable with it and feel it helps you. THEN try some of it DURING training  = dynamite. Or low-namite. I find it helpful simply to practice these things at any time of day. Morning works best for me since it sets up my day really well and tends to have a lasting effect. FANTASTIC if you can do this type of training so that on race day, you're calm, cool, collected and can regulate your adrenaline so you evenly and appropriately blow all your energy into the race, not into being nervous before.