Gary's Mentor Group - Re-OPENED for Training (Page 93)

Brett, I'll probably go for the Pinehurst International in October ... just haven't signed up as yet. I'm trying to get to the longer distance races, so I'll definitely plan to train harder and do this one for the last race of the year.

Hey all!

Ride and a short run in today.  Not the distances I wanted but will do for now.

Bama - yep, like Mike said different strengths and also different adjustments.  Just loosen the one side a bit, if you can put your bike on a trainer makes it easy to practice.

Use this link:http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=236936

Either add it to your browser favorites or you can include it on your Training log page.

I wanted to do a Half at the end of April, but I had to do a reality check.  I backed my plan down to an Oly.   The twins are due in the next 30 days, so pushing the volume in the Half plan (and get the right amount of rest) to be ready by the end of April was a little over reaching.  So here is what I am looking at:

March - Rock n Roll 1/2 Mary

March - St Patti day sprint

Arpil - Marble Falls Oly

Opinions?

Hey all!
got 5.5 miles around the LSU lake tonight. Good running temps, in the 40's but I over dressed a tad. 

Tracy - good idea backing down the distance.  Good luck with the HM training.

kmf - I had the garmin sensor and used it until I got my PT.  While the speed isn't quite comparable to the road it is a good way to measure.  +1 on the Jorge plan as it is now a plan in BT, look for winter cycling plan.  There is a thread in the Challenge forum (I think) that can help with it.

Gary, stratigos - thanks for the bike fit advice.

I'm thinking of going to Cycle Fitters in Easton, PA. Anyone on the board been there? It's $250 for the fitting but other sites spoke highly of their shop. I'm in Central NJ so I was also thinking about High Gear Cyclery. Suggestions welcome! 

Indoor trainer came on Saturday so getting ready to put on some miles! 

Got a nice 5.5 miler in last night around the LSU lakes and a couple of short rides Friday and Saturday.  Kids go back to school on Weds which will make training a little easier.  Work has fired back up and will be busy for awhile but I guess that is good considering the alternative.  They have annnounced the dates for several of my usual races including the late season Oly.  2012 it was in late Oct and for 2013 its late Sept.  Basically meaning it may not be wetsuit legal and the run could very well be hot.

Blue -which trainer did you get?

Didn't know if you wanted the original intro but in a nutshell...48...been body-building/lifting the last 6 months.  Getting bored with that and I've been fascinated with triathlon's so decided to do one.  Like you, health concerns in that I have high blood pressure (under control), brother died of high blood pressure two years ago (uncontrolled); dad is long-lived at 75 with high blood pressure.

Signed up for first tri. Scheduled for May 4.  Have a "girlfriend" who is into cycling that is eagerly wanting to assist my training (Yay me!). Rode 18 miles with her on Sunday (nice leisurely pace).  Planned on doing a training ride on Tuesday but we have 100% rain forecast so it looks like the exercise bike in the gym for me.

Plan on purchasing running shoes in the next week or two.  Anyone have suggestions on what they like?

Have visited one recommended by a friend who does tri's with her husband.  Looks that I will be getting a stability show as well.  Will do a more thorough fitting when I get closer to the purchase.  I plan on starting the run training on Feb. 1.

Going to a local running store is the best way I have found to get a shoe for me. I have foot issues and going to a chain store, they just wanted to sell me their brand du jour. My hubbie just changed to Hoka One One and LOVES them, btw. I am looking into them, as well.

Finally got "it" on the rollers. Was able to do 10 minutes without a wipeout. Boy these things are mentally tough. Been tacking on small bike sessions after my runs. Trying to get in 3 runs a week and time on the bike. Pool will start in Feb. So far so good. 

Thanks everyone for posting. Some of my questions have been already answered.

Had a PB with running this evening.  The long timers in the group who know me, know had bad I hate (loathe) running.  But I'm working out of town thru Friday and I brought training clothes.  So I suited up tonight and did 3 miles on the T'mill in 12:10 pace.  I know this is snails pace compared to many, but I am pretty happy with this.  My goal for the March race is to avg ~10:00 pace.   I have committed to improve my running and the biggest thing that tastes good about it is knowing how much it will improve the swim and bike legs. 

Oh and for all the new ones in the group ... I need to pass along the rules for cycling ,,, yes there are rules and key ones are rules 5, 10 and 20

Rules of cycling: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Dorm - congrats on the run PB!  I'd love to be able to get down to a 10min/mile pace too.  I was at about 11:15 before my surgery, hoping to get back to at least that pretty soon. 

We had pretty good weather here today for January - highs in the 50's - so I stopped at the park after work for my run.  Got a little chilly as the sun went down, but I had a good run.  I'm doing a 5/5 run/walk this week - hoping to eventually get back to the 8/2 I was doing before.  Felt good to be outside instead of downstairs on the TM. 

Swim tomorrow if I can get my butt out of bed in the morning.