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2013-04-23 1:25 PM

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Ybeal - 2013-04-23 12:38 PM

Muddy Buddy race on Saturday was surprisingly good! I really wasn't wanting to do it because my shin/calf was hurting and tight to start with, then two days before I managed to slam the car door on it, well, I should say a strong gust of wind slammed the car door. So I was all around not looking forward to it. But I couldn't let my buddy (DH) down so I sucked it up and did it. I think we ran over a mile straight before the first obstacle, so that was good for me, no walk breaks. The obstacles weren't too hard and it was kind of fun to have to rely on your buddy for some of them. I slipped at one point and knocked my knee pretty good, nice purple bruise from that, but now it matches my other leg where the car door got me!

In the end I skipped two obstacles, one where you had to climb a rope straight up and ring a bell, I couldn't put a lot of weight on my lower leg and just gave up. The second, you had to walk up a wall at about a 45 degree angle, using a rope to pull up. Now normally I could do this, but since they were spraying soapy water on the wall to make it harder, and my shin wasn't feeling great, I thought it was a recipe for disaster so I didn't even attempt it

Crawling through the mud was fun, cold but fun. Mud in Virginia is not the same as mud in NC (which is really sticky from all the red clay) so cleanup was easier than I thought it would be!

The kids also did a mini muddy buddy race and they had a blast, even though it was a super short course!

Good clean, er dirty, family fun!

Sounds like this was a blast! I want to do one of these when I work my way up millage wise.

2013-04-23 1:29 PM

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Lesandtj - 2013-04-23 11:13 AM

Hey ya'll. Race report is up from this weekend. Had a blast. There were over 400 racers! The heats started every half hour from 8am till 3pm! Crazy! A full day of triathlon. As a side note I caught bikes in T2 for a few hours. There were some SWEET bikes. I had no idea how light a full carbon bike really was.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=485365

Tom congrats on the 8K. Very excited for your tri. Go get em!

Looks like you had a really good race. Your times are all great!!!

Confession: After reading your race report I now know what 'caught bikes' means lol I was like caught bikes???? I thought you meant caught the fever for a new one...

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2013-04-23 2:32 PM

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Confession: After reading your race report I now know what 'caught bikes' means lol I was like caught bikes???? I thought you meant caught the fever for a new one...

Sorry, yeah wasn't real clear on that one. When people dismount their bikes going into the run transition the bike "catcher" takes their bike. With so many heats going off all day there was not enough room to bring your bike back into transition. It may sound more chaotic then it is. It actually worked quite well.

But as far as catching bike fever? Guilty as charged.

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2013-04-23 8:03 PM

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I saw this and thought of the group, Yes we are serious, but also see the fun/hilarity of it all!

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2013-04-24 10:11 AM

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Nice work on the races, everyone! Sounds like there was a lot of fun to be had this past weekend! I'll get to the stats shortly.

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2013-04-24 10:22 AM

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Lesandtj - 2013-04-23 1:44 PM You don't look very muddy..... buddy.

Yes, in hind sight, we sould have waited to wash off! Although it was sandy mud and prob wouldn't show up great in picks, not like the NC/GA red clay type mud!

2013-04-24 10:38 AM

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April Totals:

Swim Bike Run Total Time

Dave 0 184.00 43.00 18:22:51

Yvonne 11525 90.95 20.02 16:25:57 Nice swim total!

Sarah 4100 97.00 46.71 14:49:06

Mike 0 0 86.50 14:33:09

Jax 3987 79.08 49.90 14:20:13

Melody 3450 64.38 24.59 12:12:59

Chris 9857 39.29 26.86 11:18:13 Nice work!!

Joe 8190 85.81 21.71 11:08:53

Chrispy 8694 36.66 28.18 10:36:23

TJ 6372 93.17 10.68 08:59:26

Tom 700 12.08 12.89 04:34:41

Shelly 0 37.64 7.98 04:57:30

Upcoming races:

4/27 - Derby Festival HM - Jax

4/28 - Girls Run the World Sprint, Raleigh - Yvonne

4/28 - West Deptford Sprint - Tom

4/28 - Montgomery Sprint - Sarah

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2013-04-25 4:49 PM

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The totals are not going to be nice to me this month, but that's cool. I'm getting back into the swing of training after a little time off after the tri two weekends ago.

They just redid the bike route for the 70.3 I'm doing in the fall. On the plus side, they made it a circle, so there aren't the 6 turnarounds there were before to completely halt all momentum, so that's nice. On the downside, the new route is around 1300 ft of elevation change instead of 1100 ft from the previous route. Woohoo

2013-04-25 7:06 PM

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Lesandtj - 2013-04-23 11:13 AM

Tom congrats on the 8K. Very excited for your tri. Go get em!

Awesome job, specially with the cold weather. I hate racing in cold weather. Cool you volunteered too. It's inspirational to see people achieving their goals and toughing it out if they are having a tough day.

2013-04-26 2:06 AM

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Hey all,

I've hit a small obstacle in my training, it's called life! My wife and I have agreed that nine training sessions a week is just too much. So, I have locked away six per week, excluding the odd shorter session I will be able to squeeze in at lunch time. At least now I have set times for my training so I can nail down a plan that suits.

Now for my questions (yep, there are two):

Do you think it's feasible to attempt a 70.3 on six training sessions a week...?

My goal would only be to finish, don't care about time. The race would be next March, so I have time on my side. My lead up would include an Olympic distance in November, three sprints tris over the next 10 weeks, another Olympic in February, then the 70.3 a month later.

I really want to do it, but only if I have a realistic chance of finishing. What do you think?

My second question would be, what should a training program look like if only training in each discipline twice a week?

Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure this aim is a bit too tough, but I'm keen to have a crack at it.

Cheers,
Chrispy

2013-04-26 5:06 AM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 2:06 AMHey all,I've hit a small obstacle in my training, it's called life! My wife and I have agreed that nine training sessions a week is just too much. So, I have locked away six per week, excluding the odd shorter session I will be able to squeeze in at lunch time. At least now I have set times for my training so I can nail down a plan that suits.Now for my questions (yep, there are two): Do you think it's feasible to attempt a 70.3 on six training sessions a week...? My goal would only be to finish, don't care about time. The race would be next March, so I have time on my side. My lead up would include an Olympic distance in November, three sprints tris over the next 10 weeks, another Olympic in February, then the 70.3 a month later.I really want to do it, but only if I have a realistic chance of finishing. What do you think? My second question would be, what should a training program look like if only training in each discipline twice a week?Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure this aim is a bit too tough, but I'm keen to have a crack at it.Cheers,Chrispy

I don't have any knowledgeable answers about your training but I think it is excellent that you are working with your wife and putting your family first!!

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2013-04-26 6:27 AM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 2:06 AM Hey all, I've hit a small obstacle in my training, it's called life! My wife and I have agreed that nine training sessions a week is just too much. So, I have locked away six per week, excluding the odd shorter session I will be able to squeeze in at lunch time. At least now I have set times for my training so I can nail down a plan that suits. Now for my questions (yep, there are two): Do you think it's feasible to attempt a 70.3 on six training sessions a week...? My goal would only be to finish, don't care about time. The race would be next March, so I have time on my side. My lead up would include an Olympic distance in November, three sprints tris over the next 10 weeks, another Olympic in February, then the 70.3 a month later. I really want to do it, but only if I have a realistic chance of finishing. What do you think? My second question would be, what should a training program look like if only training in each discipline twice a week? Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure this aim is a bit too tough, but I'm keen to have a crack at it. Cheers, Chrispy

What do you mean by training sessions? How long are they, what days of the week would they be on, and what time of day would they be?

2013-04-26 6:28 AM

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Good luck this weekend to Jax on her half mary, Yvonne and Tom on their sprints, (and me on my first race of the year - sprint)! If I don't check in over the weekend I'll catch y'all on Monday!!

2013-04-26 7:20 AM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 2:06 AM

Hey all,

I've hit a small obstacle in my training, it's called life! My wife and I have agreed that nine training sessions a week is just too much. So, I have locked away six per week, excluding the odd shorter session I will be able to squeeze in at lunch time. At least now I have set times for my training so I can nail down a plan that suits.

Now for my questions (yep, there are two):

Do you think it's feasible to attempt a 70.3 on six training sessions a week...?

My goal would only be to finish, don't care about time. The race would be next March, so I have time on my side. My lead up would include an Olympic distance in November, three sprints tris over the next 10 weeks, another Olympic in February, then the 70.3 a month later.

I really want to do it, but only if I have a realistic chance of finishing. What do you think?

My second question would be, what should a training program look like if only training in each discipline twice a week?

Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure this aim is a bit too tough, but I'm keen to have a crack at it.

Cheers,
Chrispy

You can definitely do it on six sessions per week. I did. I planned for eight and actually did 5-6. The key is making sure you get the long bike and run sessions in. How strong is your swimming? Gotta run to work now. I'll share more thoughts tonight.

2013-04-26 8:17 AM

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Good luck on your races Jax, Yvonne, Tom & Sarah!! Run like the wind!!! Cant wait to hear the reports!!

2013-04-26 8:45 AM

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Sarah73 - 2013-04-26 11:27 PM

What do you mean by training sessions? How long are they, what days of the week would they be on, and what time of day would they be?

My short sessions will be on Mon/Wed/Fri mornings. These can be as long as necessary, but at the moment they're 40 - 60 minutes depending in the discipline. My long swim will be Wed night and my long run and ride will be on a Saturday and Sunday morning. My long run at present is about 9 miles. My long ride has been inconsistent but will be 3-4 hours depending on where I ride.

Thanks

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2013-04-26 8:54 AM

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Thanks Mike. Nice to hear it is possible!

My long run will always happen (barring sickness etc) and I will make sure the bike does too.

My swimming is OK but still needs work. If I don't get in the water regularly my swim performance becomes really inconsistent, so I need to invest more time in the water.

I'd love to hear any tips you might have...

Cheers,
Chrispy

2013-04-26 8:55 AM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 8:45 AM

Sarah73 - 2013-04-26 11:27 PM

What do you mean by training sessions? How long are they, what days of the week would they be on, and what time of day would they be?

That's definitely enough training time. You can even start incorporating bricks on Saturday or Sunday. From what I remember your swim is pretty strong, so you can probably get away with that one swim a week on Wed nights. (Again, depending on how strong your swim is). One option for the weekends might be to brick on Saturday, then alternate each week on Sunday with a long ride or long run. That way you aren't burning your legs out doing a long run every week.

I think your training plan looks fine, and I think you'll have no problem finishing a HIM in March if you stick to it! Go for it!!!

EDIT: I was typing this before I read your last post above.

Edited by Sarah73 2013-04-26 8:58 AM

http://robbwolf.com/2012/09/21/10-ways-ironman-triathletes-avoid-chronic-cardio-self-destruction/

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2013-04-26 12:54 PM

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Sarah73 - 2013-04-26 6:28 AM Good luck this weekend to Jax on her half mary, Yvonne and Tom on their sprints, (and me on my first race of the year - sprint)! If I don't check in over the weekend I'll catch y'all on Monday!!

Good luck to everyone on their races this weekend!!!!

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2013-04-26 1:02 PM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 2:06 AM Hey all, I've hit a small obstacle in my training, it's called life! My wife and I have agreed that nine training sessions a week is just too much. So, I have locked away six per week, excluding the odd shorter session I will be able to squeeze in at lunch time. At least now I have set times for my training so I can nail down a plan that suits. Now for my questions (yep, there are two): Do you think it's feasible to attempt a 70.3 on six training sessions a week...? My goal would only be to finish, don't care about time. The race would be next March, so I have time on my side. My lead up would include an Olympic distance in November, three sprints tris over the next 10 weeks, another Olympic in February, then the 70.3 a month later. I really want to do it, but only if I have a realistic chance of finishing. What do you think? My second question would be, what should a training program look like if only training in each discipline twice a week? Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure this aim is a bit too tough, but I'm keen to have a crack at it. Cheers, Chrispy

Chrispy,

I read an article about "minimalist training" that goes against the norm of high volume training. Of course I have no idea whether it works or not, but according to the author, he's only spending 10 hours a week training and he's doing 9:30 IMs. So I guess it's certainly is possible.

Here?s a link to the article: ?

2013-04-26 8:36 PM

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cadnams - 2013-04-26 8:54 AM

How long can you work out at lunch and what can you do? Run?

Here is a link to the plan I started with for my two HIM's. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ar5EpJvYM2b1dEs0VjFhZlR... . I moved things around as my schedule dictated but tried to get the volume in. I didn't do much strength training and typically did 1-2 swim workouts per week instead of three. I think one swim, 3 rides and 3 runs should do it with a few bricks on the weekends. A fourth ride or second swim would even be better. The race time is a roughly 3:2:1 ratio with regards to time in each discipline ride:run:swim (give or take) so your training hours should be roughly the same.

If you can get 30 - 45 minute runs in at lunch two days a week with a long run on the weekend and three rides during the week with a long ride on the weekend plus your long swim Wednesday night you'd be at 7 workouts and would be able to squeeze in a least one rest day. Notice how the plan build for three weeks then cuts back every fourth week. That's important to let your body heal.

I know that's 8 workouts, not 6 but I'm not counting the lunch runs :-).

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2013-04-26 9:36 PM

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Chrispy, I know we talked about this probably 25 pages ago, but do you have a jogging stroller and/or a bike trailer? I have a bike trailer but no longer have a bike to use it on, but I have a separate jogging stroller. My wife would be happy with me running 14 times/week because I always take at least one of the kids with me (sometimes both because I also have a double jogging stroller but I much prefer using the single jogger). Unfortunately for my wife I'd rather be mediocre at three sports instead of awesome at one...but still it's good to know I can always find time for at least one of the sports on a day to day basis.

2013-04-27 10:26 AM

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Meljoypip - 2013-04-26 8:17 AM

Good luck on your races Jax, Yvonne, Tom & Sarah!! Run like the wind!!! Cant wait to hear the reports!!

X2!

2013-04-27 5:28 PM

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Sarah73 - 2013-04-26 11:28 PM

Good luck this weekend to Jax on her half mary, Yvonne and Tom on their sprints, (and me on my first race of the year - sprint)! If I don't check in over the weekend I'll catch y'all on Monday!!

Good luck all for this weekends racing.

Enjoy getting into it Sarah, you must be stoked.

Jax, best of luck with your HM. I hope the endorphins kill the pain!

Tom and Yvonne, i hope your sprints are great fun.

Looking forward to everyone's post race debrief. Enjoy all!