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Matt

I updated my short and long term goals including my races.  Things may shift depending on how my swimming progresses and my first Sprint goes in July.

My biggest push right now is training for Boston.  I have a coach so am all squared away on a plan to achieve that goal.  As I get more into the plan, biking will end up taking a backseat.  Given I am able to get in only two work outs per week, I have been doing 2 longer aerobic sessions. Does this make the most sense to you? or should I be considering one interval day and one long day? 

My running schedule consists of about 55-60mpw right now, 1 Tempo, 1 16-20m long run and the rest 10-12m easy days. This will creep to around 70-75mpw and 6 days of running as the training progresses.

Suzy

Thanks Matt.

I know the least about how to become a better biker so all advice is appreciated.  The knee issues I have been having stem from biking, not running so I am aware that pushing too hard is not the best idea.  Last year I averaged 17.6mph in my duathlon (with a fab 29mph headwinds for the first 16m), but my goal is to get closer to 20mph this year.

I realized I am only 100m away from 2000m on the bike this year so am hoping to nail it before 1/1/08.

Merry Christmas! 

We are in the midst of a winter storm in WI so I hope Santa finds our house.  Otherwise, I will have to eat the cookies I left him (and that won't be good given Matt's advice!).

Safe travels and happy training this weekend.

Suzy

Training is going pretty well, although I am having some inner shin/calf issues on the left side.  I have one Tempo and swim left tomorrow before heading to our house in Northern WI where there is at least 15" of white stuff on the ground.  We are taking our x-country skis and I am looking forward to swapping a run to hit the trails.  I am taking my trainer to try to get to that 2000m bike goal, but no swimming until the 1st.  A couple of parties should round out the week.

I am on the count down to vacation in Mexico.  We are leaving on 1/5 for 5 days and that means fun, sun, a major stepback week and few adult beverages .

Hi Saundy

I was in your position a few years ago.  I wanted a road bike because it was lighter and faster, but was nervous to use it, especially the drops. I started by riding it around my neighborhood which is reasonably flat to get used to it and as I became more comfortable ventured to paved trails. Within a couple of rides, it was like we had been together forever.  I still am not good at cornering and don't go down hills as fast as others, but it was worth the transition. Now I am pondering aerobars, hmmm?!

As far as clipless pedals go, I would get used to the bike and then introduce the pedals.  I started by having only one clipped in to get used to them and then eventually went to two.  I have one leg I clip out for stops signs, etc.  That way I always know to go down on the left side. Of course, I have had spills, but none in '07! They really do improve your riding and are definitely worth introducing when you are comfortable.

Now strap on that helmet and go!

Suzy

Hey Matt

I saw your post regarding aerobars for a road bike.  I am thinking of having my bike guy install some for me to practice on this winter. Do you have to adjust the bike set up quite a bit to accomodate the different position?  I would like to be able to use both my road bike set up (e.g. hoods) and the aerobars.  Is that possible? what different muscle groups get worked more in this position?

Suzy