Dare to Complete a triathlon
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Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KTEgLKhjIw
"stuff" triathletes say
hilarious!!! i watched it at least 5 times...
uuggh gotta stay areo. LOL!
Thanks Gmax - Tri-Sports is based here in Tucson. The people there are great. From the mountains in the background it looks like that may have been filmed here.
At least that's what my coach says ... LOL.
haven't posted any training in a while, but rest assured i'm in full on Ironman training. i have just began Base 2 phase and the workload is ramping up!
I haven't been on much either but I've definitely been building my base. I'll be up to 8 mile workouts by the end of the week. I've decided to build the running part first this year since that's been my least fav. So far its working.
This will be Ironman No#3 at at 40 years old... Happy Birthday to me! But i also want to do this race 40 pounds lighter!!!! I think I can do it!
Great job!! I'm still working toward Ironman #1. Hopefully in the next 5 years.
What Ironman races have you done and which are you signed up for?
You can do it. Half the battle is mental and since you've completed two you know what it takes and what to expect during the race. I'm sure once you get into your workouts the weight will fall off.
I'm looking for training plan recommendations. I have run a few full marathons and would like to start off with Olympic Triathlons. Any good books out there?
beginnertriathlete.com has some good free training plans. I would start there. I haven't really found a book with a training plan. Another recommendation is to look for a local Y or other fitness center with a Tri training group.
Thanks Gmax.
trinewbie.com has come good training plans. I started with a plan from a book called My First Tri, but it was for a sprint tri
exercise science class today then worked out chest back shoulders and triceps trying to build some more muscle until i can start swiming
I did my first 2 mile swim today. I'm pretty sure that is the farthest I have ever swam in one session.
nice work i think i could swim about 20 feet lol
Three years ago, I couldn't swim the lenght of the 25m pool.
well im trying hoping to complete one by the end of the summer been doing good training so far
well im trying hoping to complete one by the end of the summer been doing good training so far
well im trying hoping to complete one by the end of the summer been doing good training so far
Today is my first day trying these awesome Dares out! I had a personal training sesh today and 30 minute TRX workout! tmmrw I WILL do a four mile run with a core strengthening! Starting my schedule today and on the search for a summer triathlon! :)
Took the day off to spend with my daughter and went on a shopping spree and signed up for the triathlon next month. Also want to sign up for the half marathon in May. Back on track tomorrow.
Great job staying focused and setting those goals.
spin bike 40 minutes, jogged for 20 minutes, swam for 10 minutes. Spin bike tomorrow and swim aerobics for an hour tomorrow morning and then work as a cna for 8 hours.
Sunday - 13.1 mile run outside!
Monday - 60 minutes small ring easy spin on the trainer.
today - endurance swim 2.41 miles in the morning. 6.46 mile run this afternoon in thee beautiful sunshine.
Here are my 2012 totals so far.
Bike: 5h 13m 05s - 116.8 Mi
Run: 4h 15m 06s - 31.57 Mi
Swim: 5h 14m 23s - 14200 M
Three times a week at the pool. I think I am finally starting to find my stroke.
All bike miles in the basement on the trainer or on the spin bike at the local Y.
I need to get outside for a run. Treadmills are boring too, but convenient. I run in the Bikila 5 Fingers once a week. I have been working on some interval work. Trying to get the foot speed up.
yep, man on a mission. you may not know what it is yet, but i know you will do great things this year!!
how you findin the spin class dude?? never tried em! just bought a indoor trainer for at home so gonna put Lance's Tour dvd on and give it some when i get home from work!
i love spin class! it's definitely different than riding outside. the nice thing about it is the energy in the class i go to is through the roof! course i'm one of those that likes to yell and scream, go figure huh? 50 minutes of high intensity workout, that's for sure.
i just bought an indoor trainer too. it's ok, but gets kinda boring. although i have been going up to my Local Bike Shop to do indoor "group" rides. that is so much better than by myself.
but, between the two it's at least something for me till i can get through the next couple months of bitter midwest winter.
I think spin classes all depend on the trainer leading the session. I have had some good ones and some real snoozers.
I have been doing a lot of time on the bike trainer in the basement. I have a couple of music playlist I go through. I alternate cadence or tension on every song. Songs are anywhere from 1:45 to 8:00 in length. Still boring, but a real burn for the legs.
G, you are right. the instructor has a lot to do with it. although, even in a class with a less than excited instructor, i have been known to whoop the crowd up a little bit ; - )
i'm having a hard time with my bike trainer. like you say, it can get real boring, real quick. also i think Kasual would put it this way...it hurts me bum! it just feels waaay different than riding on the road. it's difficult for me to stay comfortable.
I did it. The hardest part was the swim. I biked 8.48 miles in 10 minutes and jogged 1.06 miles in 15 minutes. I don't know exactly how I did in the swim. I am definitly doing the one next month on the 26th.
Congrats Sherdawg!! You're hooked now.
great job! something that's even harder than the swim is not spending too much money on the sport! lol
40 minute bike and 30 minute run today. Tomorrow is my first ever triathlon. The closer it gets the more nervous I get.
another double dose today
race swim set this morning 4 X 400yds
easy 5 mile run this afternoon
Sprint in May and June. Half Ironman in July.
This is my way of getting all that crap from work and life out of my head. Making this the year I make a difference.
2011 is dead and buried, thank goodness.
It's gonna be fun!
awesome romdog! go get 'em
2012 is gonna be YOUR year mate :-) smash it !!
By conard4 on January 25, 2012 at 02:47 PM
RPM!!