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Originally posted by pnwdan

Can we have more than one "A" race? My current focus is the Lake Padden Triathlon on June 28th. Call it a long sprint (.5 miles / 21 miles / 5.2 miles). My "B" race will be a to-be-determined late season Oly.

Originally posted by nrpoulin

I haven't been drilling much honestly, but just started using pulling, and kicking. Bought fins (and jammers) this past weekend and tried them out. Really started to use bilateral breathinga couple weeks ago and feel like I tolerate going slower better.

Thanks for the tip. I will work a little more drilling in. Need to read about more drills.

Nate

Originally posted by nrpoulin

I am not. I have a TRI book that I have been reading, but I always feel like I have to read cover to cover. Just need to jump to the good stuff. I will check those links out.

Man, that spin class yesterday really beat my legs.

No workout today. Had a late work meeting and my wife made dinner. No more days off this week. Wish I had the motivation to get up early and get things done. Will have to do better tomorrow.

Originally posted by kruzmeister

G'day Team,

I hope everyone is having a great Friday! Pay day today so a bit more money saved for my P2. I keep going into the LBS and just staring at it all glassy eyed, lol! I should have enough for my deposit by the end of March, which cannot come quick enough. I'm shedding weight and saving money, so gotta be happy with that.

Also, I'm debating on whether to go to Ironman OZ this year to volunteer. I was thinking that I should really go and take the roadie so I can ride and run the actual course which is something I didn't get to do last year. What do you guys and gals think? The only thing holding me back from commiting at this stage is the distance (14 hour drive) in my car and the fact that I'll have to stay with my Aunt (who's cool) and my lunatic cousin (who isn't cool at all and a right royal pain in the proverbial!). Last year was pretty stressful being there, but it was also amazing too being at the Ironman and soaking up the atmosphere and of course volunteering at the finish line from 5pm til midnight was the cat's pyjamas! Also I got to take the camera down the beach for some awesome seascapes. Hmmm, talked to mum and she's okay either way. I guess I could get my long rides up to three to four hours in the mean time and if my cousin gives me the sh*ts I can just hop on the bike and disappear for a few hours, haha. Still deciding though.

On another note this weekend is AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND (similar to your 4th of July celebrations in the US). I have to say I am a proud Aussie, Oi Oi Oi, I feel very privileged to have been born in one of the most amazing countries in the world. Australia day weekend always reminds me that even though I've had my struggles, I am still very fortunate in life. Of course I am going to celebrate it with some training and a MTB ride through the bush!

Anyway, I hope everyone has an amazing weekend, wherever you are and whatever you are doing!

Originally posted by kruzmeister

G'day Team,

I hope everyone is having a great Friday! Pay day today so a bit more money saved for my P2. I keep going into the LBS and just staring at it all glassy eyed, lol! I should have enough for my deposit by the end of March, which cannot come quick enough. I'm shedding weight and saving money, so gotta be happy with that.

Also, I'm debating on whether to go to Ironman OZ this year to volunteer. I was thinking that I should really go and take the roadie so I can ride and run the actual course which is something I didn't get to do last year. What do you guys and gals think? The only thing holding me back from commiting at this stage is the distance (14 hour drive) in my car and the fact that I'll have to stay with my Aunt (who's cool) and my lunatic cousin (who isn't cool at all and a right royal pain in the proverbial!). Last year was pretty stressful being there, but it was also amazing too being at the Ironman and soaking up the atmosphere and of course volunteering at the finish line from 5pm til midnight was the cat's pyjamas! Also I got to take the camera down the beach for some awesome seascapes. Hmmm, talked to mum and she's okay either way. I guess I could get my long rides up to three to four hours in the mean time and if my cousin gives me the sh*ts I can just hop on the bike and disappear for a few hours, haha. Still deciding though.

On another note this weekend is AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND (similar to your 4th of July celebrations in the US). I have to say I am a proud Aussie, Oi Oi Oi, I feel very privileged to have been born in one of the most amazing countries in the world. Australia day weekend always reminds me that even though I've had my struggles, I am still very fortunate in life. Of course I am going to celebrate it with some training and a MTB ride through the bush!

Anyway, I hope everyone has an amazing weekend, wherever you are and whatever you are doing!

Originally posted by kcgolf

Here we go again team: IM KONA Lottery entered - wish me luck

Originally posted by pnwdan I'm paying the price for my stupidity. I ran far too hard last weekend. It was down hill and I wanted to see if my calves would complain at race pace. I blew past race pace down to a brief sub 5 min/ mile run. It felt great, but two days ago I woke up with a weird pain and some swelling in my ankle. I can walk and run without extra pain. Its just there. It even hurts a little when pushing off the wall while swimming. Ugh.

Originally posted by pnwdan

I'm paying the price for my stupidity. I ran far too hard last weekend. It was down hill and I wanted to see if my calves would complain at race pace.

I blew past race pace down to a brief sub 5 min/ mile run. It felt great, but two days ago I woke up with a weird pain and some swelling in my ankle.

I can walk and run without extra pain. Its just there. It even hurts a little when pushing off the wall while swimming. Ugh.

Originally posted by mtrunner6

Hi all! Hope this frigid Friday is treating you well

Quick question, my hip flexors kill me on the bike which I find really inhibits swimming. I've stretch pre and try, with varying degrees of success, to do it post cycling to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions for particular stretches? Also, any opinions on how long is optimal for stretching/recovery type stuff? Thanks in advance.




KTC,
My favorite cadence workout is 3x5s! so you warmup at an easy pace ( I usually do 10-15 mins of warmup) then go all out for 3 minutes (typically 5k pace or better, whatever you can hold), active recovery for 3 minutes, repeat 5 times (all in the name on this one). The trick is to focus on turnover as opposed to speed when you do the "all out" sets. I've found it to be incredibly helpful esp. when I do it on a treadmill as my fear of falling off the back of the belt really keeps my cadence up. Hope this helps!

Helen

Originally posted by EV3110

Hi groupies!
Still here. I'm running. I'm riding a little more now. Still no swim. I've got to get going in the water!

So I mentioned that Becky Lavelle a pro triathlete is starting up a tri -group in the area. Thank you all for your input on the subject. Currently the group is a tad jumbled right now. They have lots of kinks to work out. Things keep changing. The first group workout was supposed to be at a HS track. There were no lights! So we did some stretching and other strength exercises in a dim-lit parking lot. There were only 2 of us and Becky. Last night was a trainer workout. It was tough. Better workout. Still just 2 of us. They also changed the pricing. A lot. $250 a mo (4 coached workouts a mo). Custom HIM plan and full access to Becky online for questions etc. note: Becky is pregnant and due at the end of February. Does that price seem ok? Fair? So Im still up in the air about joining the group.

Really impressed by everyone's training in frigid temps. Btw, no one is from my neck of the woods eh? Central coast CA. Bummer.

My A race: Folsom Long Course. June 8.