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 2010-12-23 11:26 AM in reply to: #3052872 |
| 2010-12-26 1:07 PM in reply to: #3052872 |
New user 7 Riverview |  Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program GroupI'm about to start this program (tomorrow morning to be precise...). I've just had our third child (we have a 9 year old, a 3 year old and our baby is now 8 months old). I had started running prior to learning we were pregnant with our third and absolutely loved it, which completely surprised me, I've never been a runner. Completed a 5k in June (2009) and found out I was pregnant shortly after so stopped training altogether. I am planning on doing (definitely planning) a triathlon in August, but was perusing the idea of doing another one earlier in June (swimming is in a pool which may be a good idea for my first where the tri in August is in open water and I may not really have a lot of time to train for it until after June (it's pretty cold here until July). I've lost 15lbs to date by changing my diet (I'm a vegan and don't eat sugar/flour). I still have a bit to lose so thought I would start with this biking program to lose the rest of the weight and also as a good starting point for learning how to bike. Looking forward to my journey and hearing about other people's journeys as well!! |
| 2010-12-27 2:21 PM in reply to: #3259259 |
Elite 3223   Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group alfiecat - 2010-12-23 11:26 AM I am in week 2 of the beginning cycling program. I'm trying to lose 20 lbs, and stay fit over the winter. I also do either pilates or yoga 2 days/week. I've been active my entire life, but upon reaching my late 40's, the weight is hard to keep off. I can no longer do triathlons due to my knees, but want to train for some aqua bike races this summer. Welcome to BT! I think it's great that you want to try some aqua bike races! Fun! Sounds like you are doing pretty well over the winter with the yoga and cycling. Are you swimming at all? |
| 2010-12-27 2:23 PM in reply to: #3261906 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jolene1979 - 2010-12-26 1:07 PM I'm about to start this program (tomorrow morning to be precise...). I've just had our third child (we have a 9 year old, a 3 year old and our baby is now 8 months old). I had started running prior to learning we were pregnant with our third and absolutely loved it, which completely surprised me, I've never been a runner. Completed a 5k in June (2009) and found out I was pregnant shortly after so stopped training altogether. I am planning on doing (definitely planning) a triathlon in August, but was perusing the idea of doing another one earlier in June (swimming is in a pool which may be a good idea for my first where the tri in August is in open water and I may not really have a lot of time to train for it until after June (it's pretty cold here until July). I've lost 15lbs to date by changing my diet (I'm a vegan and don't eat sugar/flour). I still have a bit to lose so thought I would start with this biking program to lose the rest of the weight and also as a good starting point for learning how to bike. Looking forward to my journey and hearing about other people's journeys as well!! Welcome, and thank you for joining us! Sounds like you have a solid plan! I think the early triathlon is a good idea. I am fully confident you can be ready by June for that distance. |
| 2011-01-02 9:37 AM in reply to: #3055538 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group you can do wall pushups which you can control alot easier than floor ones. you can also do bench press which is the same exercise with weights, use either dumbells or bar. You can also try flys at different bench angles. You dont need alot of weight either. Try less weight and more reps every other day. Hope this helps. I dislocated my shoulder years ago completely detaching the ligaments from the joint. I know what you are going threw. |
| 2011-01-02 9:55 AM in reply to: #3052872 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Hi guys, my name is Jo and I am a 42 year old mother of 3. My life has been spent in pursuit of physical health but I always do too much too soon or push beyond my bodies limits and get injured. And when I say injured, there is very few injuries I have not suffered threw. Cycling is all I can do now. A torn hamstring has taken away even my ability to run. A dislocated shoulder stops me from swimming. I recently had a fully custom bike built by guru. Can't tell you how much I love this bike. I now have it set up on my computrainer and I hope this cycling program gets me fit enough that when the weather improves outside, I wont look the fool out on the road. I have never used a program like this so I really hope it can keep me on the right path in my pursuit of a healthier me. |
| 2011-01-02 12:08 PM in reply to: #3052872 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group how exactly do I join this group? I really would like to join but I dont know how? Please help Jo |
| 2011-01-03 9:41 AM in reply to: #3272285 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-02 9:55 AM Hi guys, my name is Jo and I am a 42 year old mother of 3. My life has been spent in pursuit of physical health but I always do too much too soon or push beyond my bodies limits and get injured. And when I say injured, there is very few injuries I have not suffered threw. Cycling is all I can do now. A torn hamstring has taken away even my ability to run. A dislocated shoulder stops me from swimming. I recently had a fully custom bike built by guru. Can't tell you how much I love this bike. I now have it set up on my computrainer and I hope this cycling program gets me fit enough that when the weather improves outside, I wont look the fool out on the road. I have never used a program like this so I really hope it can keep me on the right path in my pursuit of a healthier me. Hi Jo! Welcome to BT! I am glad you are using the Beginner Cycling Program! Just keep posting to this thread to share your experiences and ask questions. If you post on the weekend, it may take me until Monday to answer your questions. Make sure you keep us updated on your progress! |
| 2011-01-05 12:17 PM in reply to: #3177966 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Hi Jessica, I am fine. First week of following the beginner cycle program and so far so good. I am still struggling to get my computrainer set up correctly but I am using it for my rides and so far so good. Biggest issue I have is that I want to do more than is set out in the program but as this is my usual problem which leads to injury so I am being good and sticking fast Thanks Jo |
| 2011-01-05 12:50 PM in reply to: #3279760 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-05 12:17 PM Hi Jessica, I am fine. First week of following the beginner cycle program and so far so good. I am still struggling to get my computrainer set up correctly but I am using it for my rides and so far so good. Biggest issue I have is that I want to do more than is set out in the program but as this is my usual problem which leads to injury so I am being good and sticking fast Thanks Jo Jo, I am the same way and I really understand that struggle. You are doing great. |
| 2011-01-05 12:57 PM in reply to: #3078932 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Edited by jchrystall 2011-01-06 5:49 AM |
| 2011-01-06 5:48 AM in reply to: #3279854 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group I completed a lactate and power threshold tests last night. Good to finally have some real numbers to work with Today is a no ride day so I will hit the gym and do strength training Edited by jchrystall 2011-01-06 6:27 AM |
| 2011-01-06 11:54 AM in reply to: #3281342 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-06 5:48 AM I completed a lactate and power threshold tests last night. Good to finally have some real numbers to work with Today is a no ride day so I will hit the gym and do strength training Good job getting your test done. |
| 2011-01-07 6:24 AM in reply to: #3282333 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Was really hard to get up this morning and ride! Was only an easy ride thank god cause I dont think I could have put much effort into it. Hopefully tomorrow I will be better for my long ride. Jo |
| 2011-01-08 9:07 PM in reply to: #3283890 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-07 6:24 AM Was really hard to get up this morning and ride! Was only an easy ride thank god cause I dont think I could have put much effort into it. Hopefully tomorrow I will be better for my long ride. Jo Hey, at least you GOT UP AND DID IT! |
| 2011-01-10 9:36 AM in reply to: #3287408 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group finding it hard to do my recovery rides! They seem too easy! I know I have to do them so I can do my harder rides but still find it hard. Today I rode for an hour at zone 3. Tomorrow I will do an hour at zone 2 and then Wed I have to do 45min at zones 4-5. Of course my weight went up a lb??? but lost inches all over for a total of 4.5" I have such a crazy body |
| 2011-01-11 7:10 AM in reply to: #3289658 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-10 9:36 AM finding it hard to do my recovery rides! They seem too easy! I know I have to do them so I can do my harder rides but still find it hard. Today I rode for an hour at zone 3. Tomorrow I will do an hour at zone 2 and then Wed I have to do 45min at zones 4-5. Of course my weight went up a lb??? but lost inches all over for a total of 4.5" I have such a crazy body My weight always goes up after my hardest workouts of the week. I ignore the scale as much as possible. |
| 2011-01-12 2:54 PM in reply to: #3052872 |
Extreme Veteran 318 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group 11 days into the program, and loving it  At this pace, I will blow 2010's bike mileage out of the water in the first 2 months of 2011... needless to say, I have always been a little bit of a slacker on the bike (and swim... and run) |
| 2011-01-13 3:34 PM in reply to: #3295422 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Wooden Bell - 2011-01-12 2:54 PM 11 days into the program, and loving it At this pace, I will blow 2010's bike mileage out of the water in the first 2 months of 2011... needless to say, I have always been a little bit of a slacker on the bike (and swim... and run) Awesome! |
| 2011-01-26 10:48 AM in reply to: #3052872 |
| New user 9 | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Currently in week 4 (rest week) so less miles but still same intensity. I cant believe that I have made it this far and can now see myself completing the program. Starting to think about riding outside (well when the snow disappears) and looking at events that I might be able to try. Never thought I would love riding so much but I do. Thank you for being there |
| 2011-01-27 11:45 AM in reply to: #3322487 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group jchrystall - 2011-01-26 10:48 AM Currently in week 4 (rest week) so less miles but still same intensity. I cant believe that I have made it this far and can now see myself completing the program. Starting to think about riding outside (well when the snow disappears) and looking at events that I might be able to try. Never thought I would love riding so much but I do. Thank you for being there Thank YOU so much for sharing your successes with us. I remember the feeling of doing more and more every week and how great and mind-blowing it was to see how athletic I could become! it's so awesome, both physically and mentally, to experience that. |
| 2011-05-18 2:01 AM in reply to: #3052872 |
Extreme Veteran 746  | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Can I join even if I'm only looking at doing part of the program? For instance 2-3 days instead of the full 6. If I can here's some background info: I'm 26, live in Australia and have a a pretty much stock standard bike (26" Malvern Star with flat pedals and normal handlebars.) I'm currently walking 3 days a week, swimming 2 and running 2 (just started that doing my own version of the galloway conditioning plan on Monday.) I'm looking to add in at least 2 short bike sessions (not even sure I can do the minimum right now) as I've been neglecting it and would like to attempt a mini or sprint tri in November to celebrate my 16 year heart transplant anniversary but at my current speed it would take me around 3 hours to complete the bike portion of a sprint (don't know the distance of the mini.) Anyway I have 1 main question - how do I do the alternate leg thing with my bike if I don't have a trainer? |
| 2011-06-01 8:13 AM in reply to: #3505317 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group suzielea - 2011-05-18 2:01 AM Can I join even if I'm only looking at doing part of the program? For instance 2-3 days instead of the full 6. If I can here's some background info: I'm 26, live in Australia and have a a pretty much stock standard bike (26" Malvern Star with flat pedals and normal handlebars.) I'm currently walking 3 days a week, swimming 2 and running 2 (just started that doing my own version of the galloway conditioning plan on Monday.) I'm looking to add in at least 2 short bike sessions (not even sure I can do the minimum right now) as I've been neglecting it and would like to attempt a mini or sprint tri in November to celebrate my 16 year heart transplant anniversary but at my current speed it would take me around 3 hours to complete the bike portion of a sprint (don't know the distance of the mini.) Anyway I have 1 main question - how do I do the alternate leg thing with my bike if I don't have a trainer? Welcome! To do the alternate leg drill outside on a bike without clip-in shoes, just relax one foot as much as possible and force the other foot to do all the work. |
| 2011-06-16 6:29 PM in reply to: #3052872 |
| Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Just printed out the Beginner Cycling Training Program. But got immediately confused. How do I convert RPM to MPH? [My tires are Bontrager T1 - 700x23c] I'm using the Garmin Training Center & it gives me my average cadence [rpm] but only after I download my ride from my watch. Also has anyone used a Garmin 405 on a stationary bike? I have a Garmin cadence connected to my bike & would prefer to just use it instead of having to purchase another bike computer just for indoor training. |
| 2011-06-19 5:11 PM in reply to: #3553277 |
Elite 3223 Hendersonville | Subject: RE: Beginner Cycling Program Group Vikki82 - 2011-06-16 6:29 PM Just printed out the Beginner Cycling Training Program. But got immediately confused. How do I convert RPM to MPH? [My tires are Bontrager T1 - 700x23c] I'm using the Garmin Training Center & it gives me my average cadence [rpm] but only after I download my ride from my watch. Also has anyone used a Garmin 405 on a stationary bike? I have a Garmin cadence connected to my bike & would prefer to just use it instead of having to purchase another bike computer just for indoor training. Hmm. You can't convert RPM to speed because it changes depending on what gear you are in. Do you have an Indoor mode on your 405 so it isn't using the satellite to measure speed? |
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