cayrip's and AbbieR's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 9)

2010-01-14 9:16 AM

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Catalana - 2010-01-13 5:56 PM So Cayrip, how'd that swim go?

My long swim is tomorrow and I think calls for 4 x 400 for the main set - and I didn't think ahead and did way too many pushups today - it is going to be painful.

Cat

oops! Good luck and have fun. Maybe your back will take over for your shoulders and it won't be too painful. Let us know.

Catalana

2010-01-14 10:18 AM

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Got it done, it wasn't so bad until I had to do 100 pull as part of the cooldown

Tomorrow says it is a speed swim day and then I'll take spin class. This is the problem with having to shift workouts around, I don't think doing a speed session the day after my long swim is the best option, but at least this week it is the way it will be.

I almost bagged my long swim this morning only because Mars was up in a perfect spot this morning at 4:45 am - I was really tempted to run back in the house and grab the telescope. Luckily for my workout, it was freezing cold, so getting to the nice warm gym was more appealing.

2010-01-14 2:42 PM

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cayrip - 2010-01-14 8:14 AM

Daily goal for Thursday, January 14.

Ride 60 min with 20x 30 sec Threshold intervals with 30 sec rest between (two sets of 10 with a 5 min rest between sets).

Anyone else have a goal today?

Nailed the ride as planned.

2010-01-14 6:51 PM

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My P90X arrived today!!!

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2010-01-14 10:23 PM

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Abby you will love p90x if you stick with it! That is what got me started back into fitness and after I finished the 90 days and felt like I could conquer the world, I began tri training.

Early on you will be a little discouraged with the shear amount of pull ups. I have pretty good upper body strength and it kicked my butt. By the end, I could do like 25 pull ups. It is really a great way to cross train your body.

Good Luck, Keep us posted on your progress.

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2010-01-15 9:50 AM

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Plan today is to ride home from work--approximately 30 miles. Should be a great day for it. Sunny and 50's--in Colorado's dry air that is warm.

2010-01-15 11:28 AM

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I think I'm going to give P90X a shot today!

I registered for the Level 1 USAT Coaching clinic....woohoo!

2010-01-15 5:48 PM

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cayrip - 2010-01-15 8:50 AM

Plan today is to ride home from work--approximately 30 miles. Should be a great day for it. Sunny and 50's--in Colorado's dry air that is warm.

31.5 miles in the bank. The deposits for IM St.George are starting to get bigger. 3.5 hr ride tomorrow, 2 hr run sunday, and 1500m swim time trial sunday. Fun weekend...at least the weather is going to be gorgeous.

What are YOUR plans this weekend?

bartimaeus

2010-01-15 6:26 PM

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CO	Subject: RE: cayrip's and AbbieR's Mentor Group - Closed Back from a work trip. I did get 3 runs in with a coworker, but in general got less sleep and ate a lot. This weekend I have a 176 minute bike ride and Saturday, and on Sunday a 112 minute run. My Race Log

Catalana

2010-01-15 8:39 PM

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Abbie, I'm looking forward to hearing about the PX90 (did I get that right). I can't do even 1 pullup without assist. so yikes.

Saturday I have a 90 minute ride on my newly fitted bike and new trainer (I am looking forward to it in a sick kind of way - I even have my dvd's lined up ready to go). Sunday is my long run - 9 miles with a friend - def. my favorite workout of the week. I am ready to give my upper body a little rest.

Cat

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2010-01-15 8:41 PM

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Anyone love their goggles? I hate mine - they are just normal lap goggles and they leak, fog up and come off anytime I attempt a flip turn (I just learned them so I guess I'm flailing around a lot). Not to mention when I take them off I have these odd rings around my eyes that make me look like something out of Night of the Living Dead.

Any suggestions? Seals? Cat

2010-01-16 11:57 AM

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cayrip - 2010-01-15 3:48 PM

cayrip - 2010-01-15 8:50 AM

Plan today is to ride home from work--approximately 30 miles. Should be a great day for it. Sunny and 50's--in Colorado's dry air that is warm.

What are YOUR plans this weekend?

I took my boys for a walk tis morning, might hit the trainer for a bit today at some point. Tomorrow is a group swim. I have my blood lactate testing on Monday, so I'm supposed to take it easy.

2010-01-16 11:59 AM

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Catalana - 2010-01-15 6:41 PM Anyone love their goggles? I hate mine - they are just normal lap goggles and they leak, fog up and come off anytime I attempt a flip turn (I just learned them so I guess I'm flailing around a lot). Not to mention when I take them off I have these odd rings around my eyes that make me look like something out of Night of the Living Dead.

Any suggestions? Seals? Cat

I have AquaSphere goggles. Buying goggles for me can be tough...I have a small face. When you test the goggles out in the store, press them to your face and see if they will seel without putting the strap around your face. This USUALLY means they will be a good fit for you when u have them in the water.

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2010-01-16 5:30 PM

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Has anybody tried the Forerunner 310XT and compared it to the 305? Since I don't have a 305 yet I wonder if I should go for the 310XT when I run into some extra money I have to waste.

I also like the idea of getting this fancy scale (someday) if I do get one.

http://www.tanita.com/en/bc1000/

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2010-01-16 5:40 PM

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Subject: RE: cayrip's and AbbieR's Mentor Group - Closed

Catalana - 2010-01-15 9:41 PM Anyone love their goggles? I hate mine - they are just normal lap goggles and they leak, fog up and come off anytime I attempt a flip turn (I just learned them so I guess I'm flailing around a lot). Not to mention when I take them off I have these odd rings around my eyes that make me look like something out of Night of the Living Dead.

Any suggestions? Seals? Cat

I use the Speedo womens Vanquisher. I love them. Only complaint is the marks on my eyes after a swim take about a half hour to go away.

http://www.speedousa.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3106878&jsessionid=lrzQLSTBJhgqVlGMTLMpGCL8ZgCL2v2xn3QdZZNR2jyz2jH7Qthn!-2111865552&cp=3124326.3128423.3132044.3132054

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2010-01-16 5:41 PM

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AbbieR - 2010-01-15 12:28 PMI think I'm going to give P90X a shot today!

I registered for the Level 1 USAT Coaching clinic....woohoo!

Let us know when you try it!

xavi

2010-01-17 5:22 AM

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Hey group! Today, I did my first Half Marathon ever an was quite hilly...result 1h54' (first 10K in 48',second ones in 66') ...including jet-lag, as i landed from Phildaelphia on Saturday monring and no sleep during the night!

Check garmin connect:
http://connect.garmin.com/player/22526019

I will need to keep training hard, if I want to finish my second challenge.

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2010-01-17 10:17 AM

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xavi - 2010-01-17 4:22 AM

XaviAwesome time for your first 1/2 mary!!! Especially impressive coming off such a long flight with no sleep. I'm curious, did you use compression tights during your flight?

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2010-01-17 10:20 AM

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Catalana - 2010-01-15 7:41 PMAnyone love their goggles? I hate mine - they are just normal lap goggles and they leak, fog up and come off anytime I attempt a flip turn (I just learned them so I guess I'm flailing around a lot). Not to mention when I take them off I have these odd rings around my eyes that make me look like something out of Night of the Living Dead.

Any suggestions? Seals? Cat

Cat--I use Speedo goggles too. The nice thing about them is in the $20 range they offer different length nose pieces. Aside from the shape of the goggle, the spacing between the eye cups effect the fit as well. Goggles with interchangeable nose pieces give you a few more options there as well.

garryowen96

2010-01-17 10:26 AM

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I think the meteorologists out in CO need to stop over promising on the weekend temps. . .50's my a$$. I got a great speed interval session in yesterday, followed immediately by a great brick (I have know idea where these run times are coming from). Today it's a 4 hour ride with the Rio Grande cycling team.As often as I can I tell people that I have the most supportive wife on the planet (no way I could even think about doing IM St. George without her behind me 100%). Today was another great example as I paraded my filthy bikes through the house and upstairs to our spare bathroom for a much needed "shower". . .she didn't even bat an eye. Her awesomeness continues.

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2010-01-17 12:00 PM

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garryowen96 - 2010-01-18 12:17 AM

xavi - 2010-01-17 4:22 AM

Excellent job, prep for Singapore

2010-01-17 1:47 PM

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xavi - 2010-01-17 3:22 AM

Fantastic job!!!!!!! Congrats!!!

2010-01-17 7:39 PM

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garryowen96 - 2010-01-17 9:26 AM I think the meteorologists out in CO need to stop over promising on the weekend temps. . .50's my a$$. I got a great speed interval session in yesterday, followed immediately by a great brick (I have know idea where these run times are coming from). Today it's a 4 hour ride with the Rio Grande cycling team.As often as I can I tell people that I have the most supportive wife on the planet (no way I could even think about doing IM St. George without her behind me 100%). Today was another great example as I paraded my filthy bikes through the house and upstairs to our spare bathroom for a much needed "shower". . .she didn't even bat an eye. Her awesomeness continues.

My wife deserves a ton of credit too. We have three boys (2,5,7) so training always plays on my guilty consious. She takes it like a champ. We trade years training seriously which helps too. Last year was hers I didn't race a single race..not even a 5K. Okay, I did go and run a 24 hour relay but I've been doing that with the same friend for 7 years straight.

bartimaeus

2010-01-17 9:20 PM

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CO	Subject: RE: cayrip's and AbbieR's Mentor Group - Closed Googles: I really like my TYR Tracer Racing Googles. These never fog up. They have a few different nose bridge adapters. I've been through 4 different brands/models and these are the best so far. My Race Log

xavi

2010-01-18 12:38 AM

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I did not use compression tights!! hahaha but I might use next time!!

Take care!

"XTB" Xavi.