BT Development Mentor Program Archives » Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED Rss Feed  
Moderators: alicefoeller Reply
 
 
of 106
 
 
2015-03-21 7:16 AM
in reply to: markz

User image

Veteran
1900
1000500100100100100
Southampton, Ontario
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Originally posted by markz

And another 5hr trail run/walk this morning. Hot, humid and then rain, lovely. I must say this trail running is a completely different animal, specially with full 2l hydration bag and Food on your back. Today the trail included around 1000m elevation gain, 16 creek crossings and muddy trail.



i have done a few trail run races and it certainly is a really different experience than road runs but 5hrs is something i cant fathom.good on you though.


2015-03-21 2:39 PM
in reply to: 0

User image

Expert
2811
2000500100100100
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
longer run outside 1:37:25. It was a good day to run. The Picture is my turn around. Definitely not a 5 hour trail run. Yikes! Nice job Mark.

Mitch 19 21:09 .
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 13 15:05:12
Dave L 18 19:37
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 14 16:05
Gabe 13 18:58:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 10 9:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42







Edited by JBacarella 2015-03-21 2:51 PM




(Tawas Point Light House.jpg)



Attachments
----------------
Tawas Point Light House.jpg (32KB - 3 downloads)
2015-03-21 4:58 PM
in reply to: JBacarella

User image

Master
3022
20001000
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
spent time working on my bike fit and then spun easy for 30 minutes. Today was a lack of motivation day.

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 13 15:05:12
Dave L 18 19:37
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 14 16:05
Gabe 13 18:58:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 10 9:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
2015-03-21 8:18 PM
in reply to: trisuppo

User image

Veteran
1900
1000500100100100100
Southampton, Ontario
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
1:19 on the trainer.

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 13 15:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 14 16:05
Gabe 13 18:58:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 10 9:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42

2015-03-21 10:21 PM
in reply to: DaveL

User image

Expert
1109
1000100
Guatemala
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED

Nice picture Jim, looks really nice out there

Mark Z, great job with your tough trail runs!  After your ultra you should join my team for the Marathon Des Sables :-)

Adding a 64 mile/3:13 ride at good avg pace 

Mitch 20 21:39 
Dan 16 23:27 
Joe 13 15:05:12 
Dave L 19 20:56 
Jim 18 18:21:32 
Dennis 16 14:10:15 
Mark H 15 19:40 
Mark Z 12 23:53:00 
Jackie 14 16:05 
Gabe 14 22:12:40 
Brian 11 11:40 
Dave C. 10 9:52 
Rachel 5 4:16 
Patrick 5 03:42 

2015-03-21 11:01 PM
in reply to: trisuppo

User image

Expert
1255
10001001002525
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
5 mile run in the rain

MarkZ, you are doing awesome!

Gabe, Seoul should be fun.

Jim, is that lighthouse part of the Tawas HIM route?

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 13 15:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 10 9:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42


2015-03-22 6:08 AM
in reply to: jackiep

User image

Master
1609
1000500100
Gold Coast Australia.
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Thanks for your comments guys.
Jim, nice picture, and some snow on the ground! Very exotic.
2015-03-22 6:46 AM
in reply to: jackiep

User image

Expert
1480
1000100100100100252525
Somewhere in the Swamps of Philly
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Been MIA due to biz travel and life. I'm finding greater opportunities to double up the workouts, but am finding that I need more rest in between - go figure. Adding in last week's workouts. Taking the family to Arizona at the end of week(Scottsdale, Sedona and the Grand Canyon) for Spring Break - temps in Scottsdale should be in the 90s - should make for some interesting training. I'm slowly getting closer to scheduling some Tris.

@Jackie - big props for gutting out that marathon. I've had that cramping before and there's no a damn thing you can do when it sets in. For me, walking seemed to make worse but that was the only option I had. I'm at the point where I've decided that I can't race a marathon anywhere near I'd like to be so I have decided not to race them. Might certainly do one to pace a friend or as part of an IM.

@Markz - 5-7 hr trail runs sound insane. You will have to share your wisdom with @gabe as he readies himself for MdS.

@Dave - new bike pics!


Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 10 9:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
2015-03-22 8:45 AM
in reply to: JoePetto

User image


292
100100252525
, Massachusetts
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Getting caught up after a couple days off this week. 1 hour on the trainer yesterday (TR "Fin") and 1 hour masters swim this morning (2,350 yds). Got another flat on my trainer yesterday!

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 15 19:40
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42

2015-03-22 2:30 PM
in reply to: 0

User image

Veteran
419
100100100100
clayton
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
first road ride this year - 2:40 in 45F - wrapped up real warm with face mask and loved every minute. 'easy' 30min swim - funny how my easy workouts are 3x500 sets ...

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42

heard about 'feel' in the water? try close fist drill - you'll feel the water or go no where :-)

Edited by markhodges1973 2015-03-22 4:04 PM
2015-03-22 4:08 PM
in reply to: 0

User image


50
2525
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
It feels like forever since I posted here. =( I hope everyone has been well!

I have something I've been wondering about for a while now, and would really appreciate advice on. The training program I'm currently using is one from this site, and has been working fairly well. The thing is, it's building up to a sprint triathlon, and I'm not planning to do any until next year. Would it be better to put together my own program, and work on just building base, until I actually have a triathlon in sight?
I think that would allow me to go ahead and start working towards running.

Mitch 20 21:39
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30

Edited by gekkounonetsu 2015-03-22 4:08 PM


2015-03-22 5:15 PM
in reply to: gekkounonetsu

User image

Master
3022
20001000
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
60' run followed by 95' on the bike (2x20' @ 85% FTP).

Jackie - Just had an Ultragen Cappucino Recovery drink spiked with 2 shots of espresso.

Ellen - Glad to see you still working at it. Let me noodle on a couple things and maybe I can offer some suggestions.

Mitch 21 24:15
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 18 18:21:32
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-22 6:30 PM
in reply to: 0

User image

Expert
2811
2000500100100100
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
1:56:39 on the drainer ISLAGIATT

Jackie- Sadly no. It was the first year, but it required two crossings of the main highway with the bike or 3 on foot to have that as the run turn around. For safety it was changed to a boring out and back run through town and a jack pine swamp. The upside is, it is a couple of miles from my house and I get to run to it on most days.
The bike for the HIM is our trade off. It is very secluded through the national forest. It also has very little traffic. I am biased though.

Mitch 21 24:15
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 19 20:56
Jim 19 20:18:11
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30

Edited by JBacarella 2015-03-22 6:39 PM
2015-03-22 8:56 PM
in reply to: JBacarella

User image

Veteran
1900
1000500100100100100
Southampton, Ontario
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
45min morning swim - 1500m. Night run of 48min - 7.6km followed buy a quick 12min bike to see how it fit.

Mitch 21 24:15
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 20 22:41
Jim 19 20:18:11
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-22 8:57 PM
in reply to: 0

User image

Veteran
1900
1000500100100100100
Southampton, Ontario
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED




Edited by DaveL 2015-03-22 9:03 PM
2015-03-23 12:08 PM
in reply to: gekkounonetsu

User image


123
100
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Ellen,
I was in a similar position last year. I started off with my own plan based on beginner 5k running plans and trying to build up consistency week by week. I was running twice a week for a total of 5 miles and swam once a week and built that up. It took a long time and more than a few set backs where I just got tired of it but eventually I got to where I was going my logs should be open. Check out January 2014 and see how I just added and added slow and steady. And then I think in March/April I quit for a minute. You would probably do better than me if you could get a coach or join 1 of the clubs. What are you planning to do when you get a triathlon in sight?



I've got a question for the group. The bottom of my feet are getting sore while running. Does this mean it might be time to change out my shoes? I've got 4-500 miles on mine but the soles are still attached and shoes are expensive!

Thanks,
Beth


2015-03-23 12:31 PM
in reply to: Sillygal

User image

Master
3022
20001000
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Originally posted by Sillygal

Ellen,
I was in a similar position last year. I started off with my own plan based on beginner 5k running plans and trying to build up consistency week by week. I was running twice a week for a total of 5 miles and swam once a week and built that up. It took a long time and more than a few set backs where I just got tired of it but eventually I got to where I was going my logs should be open. Check out January 2014 and see how I just added and added slow and steady. And then I think in March/April I quit for a minute. You would probably do better than me if you could get a coach or join 1 of the clubs. What are you planning to do when you get a triathlon in sight?





Ellen:

The above is good guidance. I would also skip a race specific training plan and work on just building consistency in all 3 disciplines. The you can focus on volume and race specific workouts.

I think running is the toughest to build volume due to the amount of impact on the body. I would approach it as trying to build consistency in your running and then add volume. For example, start out with a short distance (1 mile? 2 miles?) and try to run three days a week. Once you get consistent at running three days then add a fourth day. Then I would take oneof the days and add a bit more distance (follow the 10% rule - total weekly volume shouldn't increase by more than 10% per week). Over time you can build your volume and add more days if desired.
2015-03-23 12:32 PM
in reply to: Sillygal

User image

Master
3022
20001000
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Originally posted by Sillygal




I've got a question for the group. The bottom of my feet are getting sore while running. Does this mean it might be time to change out my shoes? I've got 4-500 miles on mine but the soles are still attached and shoes are expensive!

Thanks,
Beth


rule of thumb is ~350 miles per pair, but is really open to each persons preferences. I usually swap out shoes in 400 mile range. If you are getting aches and pains and the only thing from a running perspective that has changed is the mileage on your shoes (i.e. same volume and intensity in your runs) then its probably the shoes.
2015-03-23 1:04 PM
in reply to: DaveL

User image

Expert
2811
2000500100100100
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
51:27 runch on the dreadmill

Mitch 21 24:15
Dan 16 23:27
Joe 17 20:05:12
Dave L 20 22:41
Jim 20 21:09:38
Dennis 16 14:10:15
Mark H 17 23;10;00
Mark Z 12 23:53:00
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12:40
Brian 11 11:40
Dave C. 12 11:52
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-23 2:04 PM
in reply to: trisuppo

User image

Expert
2811
2000500100100100
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Originally posted by trisuppo

Originally posted by Sillygal




I've got a question for the group. The bottom of my feet are getting sore while running. Does this mean it might be time to change out my shoes? I've got 4-500 miles on mine but the soles are still attached and shoes are expensive!

Thanks,
Beth


rule of thumb is ~350 miles per pair, but is really open to each persons preferences. I usually swap out shoes in 400 mile range. If you are getting aches and pains and the only thing from a running perspective that has changed is the mileage on your shoes (i.e. same volume and intensity in your runs) then its probably the shoes.


300-500 seems to be about the life of a pair of shoes. It also depends on where you are running. The more treadmill time I have the more life my shoes get. My knees tell me when it is time. When they hurt, I need new shoes. I normally buy in the Spring, I look for last years model, I live in Northern Michigan where fashion is flannel, run all Summer, then use them on the treadmill in the Winter.
I get you about the expense. What I do is run the life out of them, buy new shoes and wear the old ones around. The upper is usually is great condition, so the shoes still look good, I just can't run in them. The other thing I have done is donated them to shoes for Africa.
2015-03-23 2:50 PM
in reply to: 0

User image

Master
3022
20001000
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Just reordering

Mitch 21 24:15
Jim 20 21:10
Dave L 20 23
Mark H 17 23:10
Joe 17 20:05
Dan 16 23:27
Dennis 16 14:10
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12
Mark Z 12 23:53
Dave C. 12 11:52
Brian 11 11:40
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30

Edited by trisuppo 2015-03-23 2:50 PM


2015-03-23 3:15 PM
in reply to: trisuppo

User image

Master
1609
1000500100
Gold Coast Australia.
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
40min recovery run

Mitch 21 24:15
Jim 20 21:10
Dave L 20 23
Mark H 17 23:10
Joe 17 20:05
Dan 16 23:27
Dennis 16 14:10
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12
Mark Z 13 24:33
Dave C. 12 11:52
Brian 11 11:40
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-23 7:26 PM
in reply to: markz

User image

Veteran
350
1001001002525
Central VA
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Evening Swim

Mitch 21 24:15
Jim 20 21:10
Dave L 20 23
Mark H 17 23:10
Joe 17 20:05
Dan 16 23:27
Dennis 16 14:10
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12
Mark Z 13 24:33
Dave C. 12 11:52
Brian 12 12:15
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-23 7:47 PM
in reply to: pvfd304

User image

Expert
1480
1000100100100100252525
Somewhere in the Swamps of Philly
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
65' run outside yesterday and 30' recovery spin today.

I rarely get more than 300 miles out of my shoes. I feel it in my knees when they go bad.

Mitch 21 24:15
Jim 20 21:10
Dave L 20 23
Mark H 17 23:10
Joe 19 21:40
Dan 16 23:27
Dennis 16 14:10
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12
Mark Z 13 24:33
Dave C. 12 11:52
Brian 12 12:15
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30
2015-03-23 9:14 PM
in reply to: JoePetto

User image

Veteran
1900
1000500100100100100
Southampton, Ontario
Subject: RE: Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED
Easy week on the training plan

38min on trainerroad - elements of style.

Mitch 21 24:15
Jim 20 21:10
Dave L 21 22:43
Mark H 17 23:10
Joe 19 21:40
Dan 16 23:27
Dennis 16 14:10
Jackie 15 16:53
Gabe 14 22:12
Mark Z 13 24:33
Dave C. 12 11:52
Brian 12 12:15
Rachel 5 4:16
Patrick 5 03:42
Ellen 3 1:43:30

New Thread
BT Development Mentor Program Archives » Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED Rss Feed  
 
 
of 106
 
 
RELATED POSTS

Baowolf's Winter training is FUN group..no really it is!! (OPEN) Pages: 1 ... 36 37 38 39

Started by Baowolf
Views: 46055 Posts: 969

2016-01-12 8:40 PM Baowolf

Beer Drinker Appreciation Society - Open For Business Pages: 1 ... 163 164 165 166

Started by Qua17
Views: 84293 Posts: 4130

2015-12-31 9:16 PM bgreen6252

Gray Guys/Girls Master's Focus Triathlon Mentor Group--CLOSED Pages: 1 ... 49 50 51 52

Started by lutzman
Views: 54097 Posts: 1284

2016-01-02 4:01 PM lutzman

Baowolf's fun in the sun Mentor Group (Open)

Started by Baowolf
Views: 65 Posts: 1

2014-05-18 1:30 AM Baowolf

Playmobil31's Group - Open

Started by playmobil31
Views: 65 Posts: 1

2011-12-18 3:37 PM playmobil31
RELATED ARTICLES
date : March 12, 2014
author : TeamMPI
comments : 1
The majority of new triathletes see the open water swim as their biggest stumbling block. Here are four steps to help you have a better swim experience in your first (or next) triathlon.
 
date : June 14, 2012
author : IndoIronYanti
comments : 4
MAPS is Meditation, Acclimatization, Practice, and Strategy, which are key for giving you the confidence and skills to execute the open-water swim in a triathlon well.
date : September 15, 2011
comments : 0
Don't be scared for the swim! Gain more confidence for your open water swims with these tips
 
date : October 20, 2008
author : EnduRight
comments : 0
Training is often a lonely proposition and sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Finding good training partners can provide you with that extra external motivation to bring out your best.
date : September 1, 2004
author : owie
comments : 0
Your training plan is a guide but you don’t blindly follow it. You shouldn’t know exactly what you are going to do until the day you are to do it.