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Day 13 of test.  Need confirmation of my interpretation of my bike rides before and during test:

The last two were during day 6 and day 13 of the two-week test.  The last one was almost effortless and I burned twice as many calories.  I'm guessing I have hit the fat stores, is that correct?  I have lost 5 pounds and most of it in my belly (yea!). 

Tomorrow is the last day of the test.  I'm hoping that when I re-introduce good carbs, that my leg cramps, headaches and fatigue (very abnormal for me) will go away.

Hey all.  Did my warmup 5k.  Ran it as a real race.  21:12 to run 3.14 miles according to my Garmin.  Running 5k (3.11 miles) at 21:12 is a pace of 6:49, which is pretty much the pace I was pushing for (6:50).  

Splits were 6:46, 6:53, 6:42 and last little part at a 5:51 pace.   The 6:46 pace for the first mile is where I add 5 seconds to my Garmin's 6:41 due to an autopause (next time turn it off!).   

Beautiful day.  Huge number of people.  

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/84273270

I Went to an Open Water Swim Clinic yesterday.  Since I am still so insecure about the water portion I wanted some pointers plus an opportunity to swim the race distance out side of the pool.  I was a great lesson.  I realized how weak my sighting is for one.  Since I don't do bilateral breathing I pulled to my right but I knew that.  What was one of the Greatest thing though is how you mentioned working one completing my pull on the left.  

I remembered you saying I'm stroking but not moving.  I realized yesterday...I don't PULL.  I had been moving my hands through the water but not pulling myself through the water.  What a difference!  Maybe not in this race but training for the next will be different.  

We rode the bike coarse and I'm worried.  Tons of larger hills that I'm not used to.  It killed me and it took me40 minutes to ride 9 miles...  Any hill suggestions?  I loaded the course in my garmin connect and have the link in my BT log.  we will actually start the race frome the opposite side from where I started yesterday.  

Thanks Jen 

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

We are here just as much for you, as you are for us.  Seeing someone we turn to have less than perfect weeks and than come through them, lets us know that we too will have rough patches but we will also get through them.  

We are here for ya! 

Hi Ernesto,

I am looking at starting tri's. I am a 39yr old single mum with 3 school age children, that I have every 2nd week. I have always maintained a basic level of fitness but am now ready for a bit more challenge. I live near Port Macquarie and have been inspired on an annual basis by those awesome Ironmen and women .

I have been gradually extending my runs but still only do around 3-4 kms (not sure mileage). I cycle once or twice a week (15km/session) and am not so hot in the pool. Crosstrainer 10km twice a week. 

Since I started to consistently run, I have been getting sore knees...and a sore lower back. I would really like to get on top of these so any hints/suggestions would be really appreciated!!

I have looked at other posts and will look into purchasing a Garmin too. As for everything else, I am still trying to work out the links etc included on the website so bare with me!!!

Sharyn

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

Congratulations Mark!!

I am from Wauchope and watched the Ironman .... You guys really are superheroes in sweaty lycra!!!

I am so impressed

Sharyn

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

I've been fighting a lot of burnout this past week, I want to think this is just my body trying to catch up after the big block of training that I did for Ironman Texas. Wondering now if I'll loose fitness, but I'd much rather err on the side of being rested and undertrained than overtrained and tired. My mind wants to get over this race too, work is incredibly complicated these last few days and it will stay the same until Friday, so hoping that between the 14th and the 20th I'll get enough rest and relaxation to go to the race with a full tank of energies and mentally positive... Just venting here.

Ernesto,

We are confident that you will do very well on your race, especially with your ability to balance multiple priorities, actual experience (previous IM's successfully completed!) and ability to measure/interpret/react to key data relevant to achieving optimal levels of training. So just relax and don't let work/other demands affect your motivation for the upcoming Texas IM.

On a separate note, I was able to complete my first Oly tri yesterday and it was tougher than I expected due to the high temperatures/humidity we experienced (97F at the beginning of my bike leg), but as I was going through it I kept remembering your comments about pacing and making sure to have fun, which helped me to remain calm and make it to the finish line with a smile.  So same comments for you, don't forget to pace yourself and to have fun!!!

Animos amigo and we will be looking forward to your post race report and good stories!

Gabriel

mothers day at the beach with wife and kids. did a couple nice long swims worked on stroke, tried zip drills (makes sense). Then shark scare! someone saw a shark and they emptied the water any one run in to this!!!

mothers day at the beach with wife and kids. did a couple nice long swims worked on stroke, tried zip drills (makes sense). Then shark scare! someone saw a shark and they emptied the water any one run in to this!!!