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55 minutes on the drainer "There is No Try"

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Jackie 13 20:25:10
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Jim 17 16:07:45
Mitch 21 18:16:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Seth 08 07:00:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
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Rachel 05 04:34:11
Joe 12 12:25:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
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2015-02-23 6:06 PM
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90 mins on the trainer!!! longest ever and it was all possible by watching walking Dead episodes - why have I never listened to you guys before about watching TV while on the trainer!!!




Another Dead fan! I told my wife yesterday that I wasn't going to rearrange our day's schedule for me to get my workout in. The result, while my wife and 2 older girls watch the Dead I toiled away on the drainer and watched it on my iPhone. The screen/feed locked up at one crucial moment and the whole family got to here my cursing emanate from the basement.
2015-02-23 6:31 PM
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Originally posted by trisuppo

Originally posted by markhodges1973

90 mins on the trainer!!! longest ever and it was all possible by watching walking Dead episodes - why have I never listened to you guys before about watching TV while on the trainer!!!




Another Dead fan! I told my wife yesterday that I wasn't going to rearrange our day's schedule for me to get my workout in. The result, while my wife and 2 older girls watch the Dead I toiled away on the drainer and watched it on my iPhone. The screen/feed locked up at one crucial moment and the whole family got to here my cursing emanate from the basement.


Another Dead fan in the ranks here! I've been a fan since the beginning but I have a small confession to make. I don't like Carl and I am always a little disappointed when he escapes a close call with the zombies. Does that make me a bad person?


2015-02-23 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by trisuppo

Originally posted by markhodges1973

90 mins on the trainer!!! longest ever and it was all possible by watching walking Dead episodes - why have I never listened to you guys before about watching TV while on the trainer!!!




Another Dead fan! I told my wife yesterday that I wasn't going to rearrange our day's schedule for me to get my workout in. The result, while my wife and 2 older girls watch the Dead I toiled away on the drainer and watched it on my iPhone. The screen/feed locked up at one crucial moment and the whole family got to here my cursing emanate from the basement.


Another Dead fan in the ranks here! I've been a fan since the beginning but I have a small confession to make. I don't like Carl and I am always a little disappointed when he escapes a close call with the zombies. Does that make me a bad person?





Carl seems to be the pariah in my house. Every time he gets in trouble my kids start cheering for the zombies.
2015-02-24 8:09 AM
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60' on the bike. Trainerroad Alyeska (6x4' @ 105-109% FTP).

Gabe 22 40:51:25
Melissa 16 21:09:00
Dan 18 23:25:55
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Jim 17 16:07:45
Mitch 22 19:16:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Seth 08 07:00:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Joe 12 12:25:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Brian 04 04:45:00
Mark H 07 06:25:00
2015-02-24 8:46 AM
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45 min swim - long 5x300 sets with drill in between.

Can Zombies swim?

Gabe 22 40:51:25
Mitch 22 19:16:00
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 18 23:25:55
Jim 17 16:07:45
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00


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2015-02-24 9:00 AM
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I was on a long lonely bike ride Saturday and I watched a group of about 12 folks zipped right past me. How are they able to go that fast? I've been riding for 6 months. Is this slow going just a function of my beginnerness? I average 15 mph on a good day and closer to 14 on my long efforts. Is there something I should be doing that would hurry the results along?
2015-02-24 9:18 AM
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Can Zombies swim?



Nope. They sink. Assume they can walk on the lake floor though.
2015-02-24 9:38 AM
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Originally posted by Sillygal

I was on a long lonely bike ride Saturday and I watched a group of about 12 folks zipped right past me. How are they able to go that fast? I've been riding for 6 months. Is this slow going just a function of my beginnerness? I average 15 mph on a good day and closer to 14 on my long efforts. Is there something I should be doing that would hurry the results along?


Beth:

Few questions:

(1) Are your HR Zones on BT accurate?
(2) Can you post a couple links to your rides on Garmin Connect?
(3) What perceived exertion level (scale of 1 to 10, 10 being hardest) do you think your rides are done at?
(4) Are your rides pretty much at a solid state intensity or do you ride harder for stretches and then recover?

The answers can help me drill down to a better answer.
2015-02-24 11:29 AM
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Hey everyone,

I've been traveling and not logging my workouts. Unfortunately I strained a muscle near my Achilles (or maybe it is my Achilles). Hoping to get back into a good rhythm again soon.

BTW, big walking dead fan as well. That and The 100 (not nearly as good) are my trainer shows. I guess the post-apocalyptic world is good motivation for training... you know, to run away from zombies and such.

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Updating to add my minutes for my swim at lunch...

My 5 year old finished up her swim lesson while I'm swimming on Tuesdays. There's another swimmer in the lane next to me. I hit 150M and see my wife and daughter standing on the deck at the end of my lane. My 5 year old thinks I was racing and is excited because she thinks I won the race. That's the only swim "race" I'm likely to win anytime soon.



Gabe 22 40:51:25
Mitch 22 19:46:00
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 18 23:25:55
Jim 17 16:07:45
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00


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2015-02-24 3:18 PM
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Beth:

Few questions:

(1) Are your HR Zones on BT accurate?
(2) Can you post a couple links to your rides on Garmin Connect?
(3) What perceived exertion level (scale of 1 to 10, 10 being hardest) do you think your rides are done at?
(4) Are your rides pretty much at a solid state intensity or do you ride harder for stretches and then recover?

The answers can help me drill down to a better answer.


I would really appreciate any pointers as this part I'm not seeing results like the run/swim.

1. Accurate for running. I didn't set them for the bike and I know that they can be different.
2. ooh I didn't know you could do that!
3. it varies. I spend a lot of time in spin class/spin bikes recently. Saturday was one of the first times I got outside in a month. I picked out the bike plan and added it to my schedule but I'm having difficultly following it. It says things like ride for 1 minute at 90% hr and then 30 second recovery at 60% hr and I can't get my HR down that fast. The plan intervals aren't really long enough for me to get my hr up where I know I get it for spin class.


Here's a link to my Mondays/Tuesdays interval attempt:


Here's what spin class looks like (Thursday night and Saturdays when weather sucks):

when I get home I'll sync up and share my Saturday outside ride.

4. Ride harder for stretches and then recover.

Hope the links work

Thanks,
Beth
2015-02-24 3:58 PM
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Originally posted by Sillygal

Originally posted by trisuppo


Beth:

Few questions:

(1) Are your HR Zones on BT accurate?
(2) Can you post a couple links to your rides on Garmin Connect?
(3) What perceived exertion level (scale of 1 to 10, 10 being hardest) do you think your rides are done at?
(4) Are your rides pretty much at a solid state intensity or do you ride harder for stretches and then recover?

The answers can help me drill down to a better answer.


I would really appreciate any pointers as this part I'm not seeing results like the run/swim.

1. Accurate for running. I didn't set them for the bike and I know that they can be different.
2. ooh I didn't know you could do that!
3. it varies. I spend a lot of time in spin class/spin bikes recently. Saturday was one of the first times I got outside in a month. I picked out the bike plan and added it to my schedule but I'm having difficultly following it. It says things like ride for 1 minute at 90% hr and then 30 second recovery at 60% hr and I can't get my HR down that fast. The plan intervals aren't really long enough for me to get my hr up where I know I get it for spin class.


Here's a link to my Mondays/Tuesdays interval attempt:


Here's what spin class looks like (Thursday night and Saturdays when weather sucks):

when I get home I'll sync up and share my Saturday outside ride.

4. Ride harder for stretches and then recover.

Hope the links work

Thanks,
Beth


First, ensure you are setting your zones correctly for both run and bike. Read the following thread...at least the first few pages:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

I'll review your outdoor rides. Can you post some runs too to compare the HRs? How hard do you go in spin class? How long could you pedal with your HR north of 170? I think that was the peakish HR from your spin class.
2015-02-24 6:35 PM
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Adding Monday 30 minute bike(trainer) and 45 minute swim, Tuesday 37:30 bike(outside), 30 min run (dreadmill) and 45 minute swim.

It got up to 51 on Tuesday so I decided to take my new bike outside for the first time. All previous rides were on the trainer. Pic coming soon.


Gabe 22 40:51:25
Mitch 22 19:46:00
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 20 26:33:25
Jim 17 16:07:45
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00



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2015-02-24 6:53 PM
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I've mentioned my new bike a couple of times and am finally getting around to posting a photo. In case you missed my introduction email, one of the things I am planning to do this year is ride from the south of Japan to the north with a few friends (about 3400 km in 35 days; 30 days riding). I did not think my existing road bike was up to it and it is a pretty stiff ride too. My tri bike, of course, was out of the question.

After lots of consideration, I ended up going with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro. It is built for endurance riding and yesterday's ride outside showed me just how different it is from my tri-bike. I am definitely using different muscles.





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2015-02-24 7:06 PM
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Congratulations Dan, that is a nice looking bike!  Your upcoming adventure sounds awesome and a great way to explore Japan.  BTW, where in Japan are you? I might have to go again this year to Tokyo.

Adding 55 min run + 4000m swim at lunch

Gabe 23 43:05:25 
Mitch 22 19:46:00 
Mark Z 19 24:44:00 
Dennis 18 24:16:55 
Dan 20 26:33:25 
Jim 17 16:07:45 
Melissa 16 21:09:00 
DaveL 15 11:30:00 
Beth 14 11:50:00 
Jackie 13 20:25:10 
Joe 12 12:25:00 
Dave C. 11 16:04:00 
Mark H 08 07:10:00 
Seth 08 07:00:00 
Ellen 08 05:54:35 
Patrick 06 04:47:00 
Rachel 05 04:34:11 
Brian 04 04:45:00 



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1:00:20 on the drainer.

Dan- Congratulations on the new bike. That is sharp!

Gabe 23 43:05:25
Mitch 22 19:46:00
Mark Z 19 24:44:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 20 26:33:25
Jim 18 17:08:05
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00



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2015-02-24 8:56 PM
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I'm really confident that my zones for running are set correctly. I did the 30 min test every 4-6 weeks during the bulk of my run program.

Outside ride
15k running race

I'm seeing that the HR on the bike has a lot more variation than the inside rides. I can see the stop lights and coasting. Is it a matter of finding roads with less stop lights and not coasting down hill? Its funny that I didn't notice that until you asked to see them. Also I really get my HR up when I stand up and really pump my legs but I don't see the folks in the fancy cycle gear standing--ever.

Thanks,
Beth

2015-02-24 9:03 PM
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Dan -
Nice bike! Does it always live in your dining room?
2015-02-25 4:27 AM
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40' run this evening.

Gabe 23 43:05:25
Mitch 22 19:46:00
Mark Z 20 25:24:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 20 26:33:25
Jim 18 17:08:05
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 15 11:30:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00

Dan, the bike is fine, but the ride sounds fantastic!
2015-02-25 7:39 AM
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30min run this morning

Gabe 23 43:05:25
Mitch 22 19:46:00
Mark Z 20 25:24:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 20 26:33:25
Jim 18 17:08:05
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 16 12:00:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00


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30 minute run this morning. Longest run since October. Foot feels fine, but with Plantar fascitis won't really know until tomorrow morning. I think I will start wearing the sock again as I begin regular running.

Gabe 23 43:05:25
Mitch 23 20:16:00
Mark Z 20 25:24:00
Dennis 18 24:16:55
Dan 20 26:33:25
Jim 18 17:08:05
Melissa 16 21:09:00
DaveL 16 12:00:00
Beth 14 11:50:00
Jackie 13 20:25:10
Joe 12 12:25:00
Dave C. 11 16:04:00
Mark H 08 07:10:00
Seth 08 07:00:00
Ellen 08 05:54:35
Patrick 06 04:47:00
Rachel 05 04:34:11
Brian 04 04:45:00
2015-02-25 8:47 AM
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Originally posted by dcon

I've mentioned my new bike a couple of times and am finally getting around to posting a photo. In case you missed my introduction email, one of the things I am planning to do this year is ride from the south of Japan to the north with a few friends (about 3400 km in 35 days; 30 days riding). I did not think my existing road bike was up to it and it is a pretty stiff ride too. My tri bike, of course, was out of the question.

After lots of consideration, I ended up going with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro. It is built for endurance riding and yesterday's ride outside showed me just how different it is from my tri-bike. I am definitely using different muscles.




Awesome looking steed. Enjoy!
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Originally posted by Sillygal

Dan -
Nice bike! Does it always live in your dining room?


My new tri bike lived in my living room on the trainer for the first two weeks just so I could stare at it during commercial breaks. I'm not saying that this is what Dan is doing but it is a nice bike...Nice lines.....easy on the eyes!

Speaking of the new bike, I had my fit done yesterday and I was really impressed with the guy that did it. Tad Hughes Custom Studios in Houston did the fit, he also has studio in Austin where he is for two days of the week. Anyway, The first hour of the 2 hour fit felt like I was at the doctors office getting a physical. He measured everything, I learned one foot is slightly larger then the other, one leg is longer then the other, and that I have very tight hamstrings.(Shocker). He gave me a very thorough fit and I do believe it will be worth the money. Now if it would only stop raining so I could ride it outside.

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I'm really confident that my zones for running are set correctly. I did the 30 min test every 4-6 weeks during the bulk of my run program.

Outside ride
15k running race

I'm seeing that the HR on the bike has a lot more variation than the inside rides. I can see the stop lights and coasting. Is it a matter of finding roads with less stop lights and not coasting down hill? Its funny that I didn't notice that until you asked to see them. Also I really get my HR up when I stand up and really pump my legs but I don't see the folks in the fancy cycle gear standing--ever.

Thanks,
Beth




Beth,

I'm not able ot get the link to the run race to work. When you do your 30 minute run test, where does your threshold HR come out? I would recommend that you do a 30 minute test on a bike. You could do it on a spin bike since you are focusing on HR. It should come in about 10 beats below your run threshold HR.

Training by HR on the bike can be difficult because of the lag in HR - either in the way up or way down. Certainly you could use it quite effectively for longer intervals. The other recommendation is to find folks that are faster than you by a bit and ride religously with them. It will force you to get faster.

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