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2004-05-02 7:49 PM


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my name is Ken I live near Toronto
I have been cycling all m life and my brother talked me into doing a tri with him
I have run on and off and not swam on 17 years

I just recently did 60 laps of the local pool in a breast stroke which covers the swim portion of the olympic distance i am doing in september
the bike is coming along and the run sucks

one thing i am having trouble with is that since i am doing all three activities together for hte first time in my life i am not being sport specific enough and the run seems to be suffering the most

any tips?

my first race is june 19 a sprint distance in huntsville northern ontario


2004-05-02 8:08 PM
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First off welcome. 2nd, I here ya. My running is my poorest discipline as well. It's what makes this sport both fun and maddening at the same time. I have no tips really, except to say that you have commiseration at least.

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2004-05-02 8:10 PM
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hey max thanks

my run mostly sucks cause my shins are bad and i xan only run every 4th day
I am going twice a week now and will keep it that way actually this whole three sports at once thing is crazy
and i have lost a lot of upper body muscle cause I have no energy left over to lift
2004-05-02 11:28 PM
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Welcome! Glad you found us!
Have you seen a PT or someone? That may help!
2004-05-02 11:32 PM
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Nice to have you, welcome
2004-05-03 12:00 AM
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Hey, Ken.
If you're having trouble with the run, I'd recommend putting walking breaks into your routine. When training, try running for 5 minutes then walking for a minute. Up the running ratio as you feel more comfortable until you get to 10:1s. Your body recovers nicely, while you're only shaving minutes off your total time. Believe me, your body will thank you.
Another suggestion which seems like common sense but what I forgot to do when training for my first try: practice running RIGHT after getting off your bike. For whatever reason, I kept training these separately, then come race day, I couldn't get my bloody legs to go up and down after going around and round for so long.
Good luck, and have fun!

2004-05-03 10:25 AM
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Good to have you Ken! I am in the same boat as you and Max, with the run being my weakest link, so I can also share in the misery. Incorporating some walking is a good suggestion, though.

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2004-05-03 12:15 PM
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hey ken...another thought would be to cut down on your bike and swim frequency at up your running frequency...just a thought...good luck.
2004-05-06 10:14 PM
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hey ron thanks for the advice i cannot actually increase my run days since i get shin splints pretty badly. I have the correct shoes for my feet and everything but the body just does not want to do it.
2004-05-06 10:15 PM
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that is a good idea i am going to try that actually thanks
2004-05-07 8:30 AM
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i cannot actually increase my run days since i get shin splints pretty badly. I have the correct shoes for my feet and everything but the body just does not want to do it.

Stretch your calves really well before and after every workout (bike, swim, run).  After the run, walk backwards for a couple of minutes.  I've done that for the last year or so and have avoided shin splints - I always got them before.  Just a thought.

Oh yeah, welcome to the site!

2004-05-07 11:59 AM
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whoops, upon re-reading i did miss the fact that u can only run every 4rth day...like a few others mentioned...see a doc or therapist if u can...the only way i got rid of my tendinitis....their may be something specific about u that encourages shinsplints.  

i had them once and they really are bummers...i decided to lengthen my running stride all at once...OUCH.

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