Jac's Group - The water is warm, join us! (Page 9)

Music, for me, is a great motivator.  Use the faster beat music for pacework and spints.  The slower music works for hills.  Not knowing your musical taste, it is hard to suggest music.  I am a modern rock guy.  Metallica, Korn, 5 Finger, Volbeat, etc...  If your gym has the bikes so you can watch tv, get sucked into a show.  I always throw in a movie durning long treadmill days or days on my trainer at work.

From seoulgirl39: 

The downside for me is that I live in a small town and the gym I attend doesn't offer any spin classes.  There are spin bikes in the gym but no one to lead a class or anything like that.  So, if I were to start using the spin bike on my own, what are some tips you may have for an effective workout?  I don't have a problem with pushing myself or riding for long distances.  I'll take a pic of the bike and post it tomorrow, if that helps...

K-

great morning today, extra run, than off to gym for swim, 54 laps in 31:48.  Little by little I'm getting there.

This group just keeps growing, i love it.  Keep up the great job posting and letting me know about your workouts, makes me want to work it more and more.

Have a super Thursday

PB

This might be stupid question, but are the spin bikes supposed to have a read out of some kind to vary it between straight aways and hills?  There's nothing on the spin bikes at my gym.  Or is it built in resistance that the rider controls?

And sorry, I forgot to take a pic of the bike.  On the upside, I was able to run today without shin splints!  I made an effort to run on the balls of my feet more than heel to toe.  It felt really good and I was able to meet my running goal today!!

K-

No, there aren't any readouts. It's all about perceived exertion. Now from a bike user standpoint, there's a knob on the frame, usually close to the handlebars. You simply turn that to the right to add resistance and to the left to lighten the load. As you add the resistance and it gets harder to crank, that's when you stand and climb, etc. When you go into sprints, you lighten the resistance, but don't take so much off that your legs are flying and you're more or less going "downhill"....try to keep enough resistance that you're at a minimum on a flat road. Great job running! I just finished therapy for a badly sprained ankle from Nov. I still feel twinges of pain, but feel like it's getting better every day. Running pain stinks!

Hi everyone! I'm enjoying catching up on all the posts. I too am on a recovery week and am also finding it hard not to run, bike and swim farther and longer with my training. I've never been an endurance athlete so this is soooo totally new to me. I played volleyball, basketball and softball in high school (softball in college) Anyway, the quick short and sweet sessions have been good and so far my body is doing okay.

Hope everyone has a great friday!

Well I got in a 6 mile run at 8:20 pace yesterday.  Today is an off day.  I have a 20 mile run tomorrow.  This will be my last long run before the marathon.  Thanks for all the good advice about the spin bike vs the trainer. I hope everyone has a good trainging weekend.  The weather is supposed to turn cold and I hate running in cold weather. 

julieusaf-thank you for the information on the spin bike, I appreciate it.  I'm getting bored with the stationary bike, so I may give it shot next week.  Today is my off day from the gym and I can feel the running I did yesterday in my calves; they are a little stiff, but overall I feel really good.  This forum has already provided me with a lot of good information and I love reading the accomplishments of others both beginners and well seasoned athletes, it helps keep me motivated!

Have a great Friday everyone and a great weekend!!

Very nice run.

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Today's workout was a mock 1/2 Ironman

40 min swim- 1650 yards/ 56 mile bike- 3:19/ 2 hour run- 12.1 miles

I am not as good as i thought.  Also, the mental toughness was a factor too.   I like to improve on that.

Hope everyone is working hard and had a nice weekend.

Your times are right on to do a 6hr half.  The mental toughness will be alot better in a race atmosphere. 

Well, February isn't even 1/2 over and I have completed my "Indoor Ironman" distances.  I guess I'll start #2 tomorrow.  I think I will do a sprint before work.  1000-1200yd swim, 55 min Spin Class followed by a quick 5K (Hopefully sub 24:30). 

At this pace, I could potentially get 3 Ironmans in by the end of the month if I kick it up a notch.  It helps alot (snicker snicker) having that 29th day.

Have a great week training!!!!

WOW - great pace, I really don't think I'll ever be where you are.  Keep up the great job. Tonight is my long run - it'll only be 6 miles and alot slower, but I will be thinking 9min mile....I can do it!  Well 1 mile at least.  Thanks for making me push myself and giving me a goal today!

PB

Impressive!!  I'm happy when I can complete 6 mins of running...

Happy Monday to everyone!!

Amazing pace!

You're an animal, keep it up.

Good morning everyone - 1 inch of snow this morning and I was slipping all over while on my bike - totally a blast!  I was the trail blazer for the plows to follow.

Ran again to fencing 2nd time w/ 6 miles, no 9 min mile... but 2 min faster than last week.  So next monday I'll move the distance up to 7 for the long run.  baby steps for me. It does seem to be working and I'll be more than ready to complete my 13.1 for June if I keep to the plan.  Still worried about the ride - I've put up post it notes around the house to get my butt on the trainer in the afternoon - lets hope this helps.

Have a super Tuesday

Bill

What your favorite soup? 

 Just had split pea w/ smoked ham and it rocked!

Minestrone...mmmmm...thanks for making me hungry. 

French Onion

Brocolli Cheese or New England Clam Chowder. 

How was everyones Valentines Day?

Those are both excellent choices, as well!  Valentine's Day was quiet and uneventful...in bed by 930p!  My Dobermans were wound up and kept me awake until 12:30a but since today was my rest day from the gym, I was able to sleep in until 430a.  Woohoo!! 

Hope everyone has a good Wednesday!