Shermbelle's Group Full and training our a$$es off (Page 8)

Not sure what will be up for me this week, cuz I'm on the fence to being sick. I'm not really sick, I can get up and walk around and all that, but I'm not well either, feel generally tired, stuffed up, and sneezing/nose-blowing is too frequent!  Plus I'm colder than I should be, I'm wearing 1 more layer than usual plus a scarf, just sitting at my desk.

I had a swim on tap for today, but I am not going to do it, and I skipped on a long run yesterday. Maybe a quick spin so I don't have to go outdoors today? I really don't know what I should do in this situation. I know a lot of people just suck it up and train, but I have always been more cautious than that. The last thing I want is to be on-my- sick.

So, this week is play by ear.

Good luck to the rest of you!

Lisa, definatlely make sure you are feeling better before stressing the body. No sense ending up really sick and having to miss an extended  period of time.

Feel better!

Hey group looking good. That is exactly what i wanted to see from everyone. Sometimes it is just important to put it down on "paper" to see what is needed and to have something to look back on and feel committed to it.

Its early, its January but we need consistency as this is the time to build that base for a great season. Think of it like a pyramid and we are building those crucial bottom rows that will support the whole structure.

Stay strong everyone and feel free to report back in as you complete workouts and see what is done and what you have to go for the week.

bhoover10001 - 2008-01-14 7:16 PM

Elvis15 - 2008-01-14 3:32 PM Wow, I am impressed with everyone's numbers. My goal is still the IMAZ so I had better get on some consistent training in a hurry. If I wait too much longer I will just have to default to the fast car. I am actually flying by the seat of my pants at this point so here is what I am hoping to get in the rest of the week: Run 4 Swim 2 Bike 2.

The coaches in my Tri-Club are already complaining that I'm not getting enough swimming in for IMAZ. I thought that 10 hours of training a week 10 months before the race was enough. Sigh. They seemed like such nice people before I signed up for IMAZ. Get to it mister As Michael would say.... SUAT!!!! Brian

I'd say 10 hours now is a good measure for IMAZ, and my 2 cents is make sure the bike is strong. My focus would go towards the bike and run before worrying about getting too much swimming. Sure its 3 sports but as amauters, getting enough T.I.T.S. is probably the easiest way to have a good race.

bhoover10001 - 2008-01-14 11:37 PM

Shermbelle - 2008-01-14 7:35 PM

I'd say 10 hours now is a good measure for IMAZ, and my 2 cents is make sure the bike is strong. My focus would go towards the bike and run before worrying about getting too much swimming. Sure its 3 sports but as amauters, getting enough T.I.T.S. is probably the easiest way to have a good race.

Unfortunatly, I can't swim . It's not just a question of concentrating on the weakest event, it's just trying to make sure that I can even finish the weakest event, especially under 2:20. I'm going to start adding in some bike time though, as you suggested, so that I don't forget about it. Once it starts getting warmer/lighter earlier, I'll do the bike commute thing to get a good 14 miles in per day. But I don't want to bag the marathon in March. I'm kind of looking forward to it.

Oops sorry, my bad, forgot about the mary. Yeah screw my advice. Get the swim figured out. Now for my swim advice. Don't worry about speed right now and spend all your time on getting comfortable and proper form. Speed will come naturally if you have good form.

I struggle again for a month or two after getting back in the pool and am just recently getting the feel back again for the water.

Save me going back 5 pages, which marathon are you doing?

bhoover10001 - 2008-01-15 12:18 AM

Shermbelle - 2008-01-14 9:01 PM

Save me going back 5 pages, which marathon are you doing?

Should have mentioned that. I'm training for the Napa Marathon on March 2nd. Hence the wacked out run mileage

Wow, that is on my must do list. Oh the scenery. Just under 7 weeks, keep up the good work.

Had a weird swim last night. Was moving along fine and some young girl was standing there as all the lanes were full. I asked if she wanted to share a lane and she did so I moved over letting her take half and went on my way. On the way coming back I get blasted in the head, chin and side of the face by her as she is swimming in my lane.

I kept going after adjusting my goggles back on my face. She was stopped at the wall a few laps later and apologized and was on her way out of the pool. I kept going and my head started to throb. I got done went home and pretty much went straight to bed as I felt like my head was ringing. So I skipped my run from last night but will make it up today with my bike and make it a brick.

Not a problem at all. The idea is to write it down what you hope to accomplish this week and be held accountable to it. Getting consistent is the most important thing right now. Build that base and prep for an outstanding season.

Strangely that thought crossed my mind. I always see how these NFL players get hit and keep playing and after find out they suffered a concussion and wondered how they ever finished the game.

I know I didn't because by morning I was fine and have no ill effects.

Wednesday, Wednesday

My day started out horrible with no motivation and freezing temps I gave in to temptation and had a horrible for me breakfast. I was still lacking motivation by lunch and had pizza and thought ooh no this is going to be bad.

My coach had a big interval bike workout for me today and I was thinking I would have trouble holding the watts I was supposed to. BUT I got on the bike and everything turned around. I had a great ride easily holding the watts and then tonight had  a great run.

I am preparing my sermon on consistency for everyone. The Reverend Michael will be preaching on it soon. I have learned so much from my coach these past few months and am just amazed by how a simple thing is changing everything I have ever known about training.

Have a great day everyone!