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2015-05-18 9:52 PM
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Question for the king of the mill!

@James- Do you find that more time spent on the treadmill helps improve your pace. I've grown tired of running in the dark on dim sidewalks at 5:00 AM and decided about 6 weeks ago to do more treadmill runs. It really seems to be helping with my run rhythm and it seems to be improving my pace slowly. In the past I've really only used the treadmill for intervals and that's only because it wouldn't let me cheat. I'm starting to see improvements in the run and was wondering if there is anything I should be weary of when using the treadmill a lot?



Ever though I do my share of complaining about the treadmill and I genuinely enjoy running outside, It is a great tool. I do think it helps my pace. On of my preferred workouts is forced pace increases. I start at a solid pace and then increase it by .1 every mile. When I reach my last mile I will increase pace .1 every .1 of a mile. the last .2 I will increase 1 mph per .1. The whole time I think at intervals go on Sufferlandrians go faster.

I have no science to back this up, but I have read some of the same things a Mitch. There are a number of triathlon and running coaches who are using the treadmill as a tool.
I don't blame you for hating the zero dark thirty runs. I give you and Mitch and anyone else who does the early morning runs a lot of credit. In Texas, it seems like your only choices are the treadmill or early morning running during the Summer. When I lived in Georgia I would melt like Frosty in the summer.
Super cool weekend for you. That was an impressive aid station, plus getting the go ahead to run it next year.


2015-05-19 8:44 AM
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1 hour masters swim this morning

DaveL 15 20:42
Jim 17 13:46:52
Gabe 13 23:13
Mitch 15 19:26
Dennis 14 14:46
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 10:33
MarkZ 09 13:30
Mark H 06 10:30
Dan 04 08:53
2015-05-19 11:07 AM
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Cut my hand cleaning dishes on Sunday. Because of that, no swim yesterday and decided to give the legs a break. Back on the bike this morning and legs were not excited.

DaveL 15 20:42
Jim 17 13:46:52
Gabe 13 23:13
Mitch 16 20:29
Dennis 14 14:46
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 10:33
MarkZ 09 13:30
Mark H 06 10:30
Dan 04 08:53

Edited by trisuppo 2015-05-19 11:08 AM
2015-05-19 1:05 PM
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46 minutes on the drainer. The Wretched. I tried to go on Zwift Island, but I did not recognize my bike or HRM.

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Jim 18 14:32:52
Gabe 13 23:13
Mitch 16 20:29
Dennis 14 14:46
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 10:33
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2015-05-19 9:04 PM
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adding 2 quick 30min runs from the weekend. This week looks pretty rough with a full day today and tomorrow and then I am away again next weekend. Ironically spring and summer are the most difficult for me regarding triathlons as my other activities ramp up.

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Jim 18 14:32:52
Gabe 13 23:13
Mitch 16 20:29
Dennis 14 14:46
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 10:33
MarkZ 09 13:30
Mark H 06 10:30
Dan 04 08:53

2015-05-19 10:06 PM
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52 minutes on the trainer tonight, TR "Tinker"

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Gabe 13 23:13
Mitch 16 20:29
Dennis 14 14:46
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 11:25
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Mark H 06 10:30
Dan 04 08:53



2015-05-19 11:25 PM
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What's up friends?

Just popped in to say hi, hoping everyone is doing well. I'm starting to train again with some regularity, signed up for Ironman Arizona this year so I better get serious!

Cheers,

E
2015-05-19 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by ernestov What's up friends? Just popped in to say hi, hoping everyone is doing well. I'm starting to train again with some regularity, signed up for Ironman Arizona this year so I better get serious! Cheers, E

Hola Ernesto, great to see you here again (about time!) and to learn that you are building up for Ironman Arizona.  Once I'm done with Challenge Roth, we can virtually train together for IMAZ and it will be great to finally race an IM with you my friend!

2015-05-19 11:45 PM
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Adding 1hr drainer Firday, 3:15 drainer Saturday, 40 min trail run Sunday (1000+ feet of climbing), 10 mile run Monday, 1hr drainer + 4000m swim today

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Jim 18 14:32:52 
Gabe 18 32:32:29 
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2015-05-20 8:33 AM
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For the Zwifters in the group, is anyone else using virtual power via speed & cadence sensor as opposed to real power via power meter? I'm seeing a huge disparity between my virtual power on Zwift vs. Trainer Road, with Zwift being significantly lower. Like to the point where I have to mash on the pedals all-out to break 200w or 20mph. So far their tech support hasn't found a solution but I'm wondering if my trainer just isn't properly supported at this point. Zwift is no fun when you can't keep up with anyone!
2015-05-20 8:54 AM
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Originally posted by ernestov

What's up friends?

Just popped in to say hi, hoping everyone is doing well. I'm starting to train again with some regularity, signed up for Ironman Arizona this year so I better get serious!

Cheers,

E


I ran into Jackie Pomeroy at the IMTX Award banquet Sunday and she was telling me about you. What a coincidence!!


2015-05-20 8:57 AM
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Adding yesterday bike and run along with this mornings swim.

DaveL 17 21:42
Jim 18 14:32:52
Gabe 18 32:32:29
Mitch 16 20:29
Dennis 16 16:58
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 11:25
MarkZ 09 13:30
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2015-05-20 9:39 AM
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Originally posted by ernestov

What's up friends?

Just popped in to say hi, hoping everyone is doing well. I'm starting to train again with some regularity, signed up for Ironman Arizona this year so I better get serious!

Cheers,

E


E - great to hear from you. Nice to see that you are getting back at it. You are hereby encouraged to stick around and join in the fun.

For those not in the know...Ernesto is the Godfather of this group. He brought us together and I think we have all learned from him.
2015-05-20 9:41 AM
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For the Zwifters in the group, is anyone else using virtual power via speed & cadence sensor as opposed to real power via power meter? I'm seeing a huge disparity between my virtual power on Zwift vs. Trainer Road, with Zwift being significantly lower. Like to the point where I have to mash on the pedals all-out to break 200w or 20mph. So far their tech support hasn't found a solution but I'm wondering if my trainer just isn't properly supported at this point. Zwift is no fun when you can't keep up with anyone!


I'mgoing to guess your trainer isn't supported? What type/brand/model are you using? Agreed, the key with Zwift is that it's FUN! I hope they/we can resolve your problem.
2015-05-20 9:43 AM
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45 minutes on the dreadmill this morning. Half of Season 5 and then I just have the final season of the Sopranos and then I'm done. Looks like I'm going to have to crack down and also have some luck if I want to stay on the podium this month....


Gabe 18 32:32:29
Jim 18 14:32:52
DaveL 17 21:42
Mitch 17 21:15
Dennis 16 16:58
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 11:25
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Dan 04 08:53
2015-05-20 3:08 PM
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As promised, race report from last weekend's pool tri. The swim wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but overall I was a little disappointed in my performance. It was good to get my new bike out in a race for the first time and I came away with some positioning tweaks that should help for next race, so that's a positive. Despite working on my bike fitness this winter I still get the beginnings of calf cramps at the start of the run, which slowed me down a little in this race. Need to get closer to my open run pace off the bike.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?...


2015-05-20 9:14 PM
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Originally posted by dgconner154

For the Zwifters in the group, is anyone else using virtual power via speed & cadence sensor as opposed to real power via power meter? I'm seeing a huge disparity between my virtual power on Zwift vs. Trainer Road, with Zwift being significantly lower. Like to the point where I have to mash on the pedals all-out to break 200w or 20mph. So far their tech support hasn't found a solution but I'm wondering if my trainer just isn't properly supported at this point. Zwift is no fun when you can't keep up with anyone!


I am having the exact same issue with Zwift when compared to Trainer road. I think that trainer road's virtual power may be more accurate. I am find that my speed and efforts in real time are closer on trainer road.
2015-05-20 9:16 PM
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What's up friends?

Just popped in to say hi, hoping everyone is doing well. I'm starting to train again with some regularity, signed up for Ironman Arizona this year so I better get serious!

Cheers,

E


E- It's great to hear from you! I hope your training keeps you involved in the group.
2015-05-20 10:14 PM
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Well, I'm training.... some, I look like standing cow because of all my weight, getting on a diet when my wife gets on vacation (two more weeks of eating crap) and no choice but to get real.
It's good to see you all stick together, and for those that don't know me I need to introduce myself properly.
I'm Ernesto, from Argentina, husband, daddy, work for an oil company (midstream and downstream) in Dallas, TX. I love triathlons, but have been so busy with other aspects of life that I barely trained for the last twenty months.
Needless to say, I will have to regain consistency and good habits.
If there is something I learned from being semi retired from the sport is that all your gains go down the drain if you don't stay on a regular program. There is some "muscle memory" but it seems like my muscles smoked weed or something, they have forgotten how to go fast.
I have finished a bunch of races, some gloriously, some with the tail between my legs; but I've tried to have fun in all of them. I will be toeing the line in IM Arizona along with Gabe in November, it will be a pleasure to see how he laps me around Papago Park.
I witnessed his first Ironman right about three years ago, and he has become an endurance machine.
Everyone that I know in this group has a wealth of knowledge and different backgrounds, that is awesomeness!
2015-05-21 8:24 AM
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On the drainer again this morning. 75 minutes consisting of 3x12' @ ~90% FTP.

For those riding virtual power...the nice thing with the introduction of so many power meters on the market is that prices are starting to come down and become more reasonable.

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Jim 18 14:33
DaveL 17 21:42
Mitch 18 22:33
Dennis 16 16:58
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 11 11:25
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2015-05-21 8:26 AM
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Originally posted by dgconner154

For the Zwifters in the group, is anyone else using virtual power via speed & cadence sensor as opposed to real power via power meter? I'm seeing a huge disparity between my virtual power on Zwift vs. Trainer Road, with Zwift being significantly lower. Like to the point where I have to mash on the pedals all-out to break 200w or 20mph. So far their tech support hasn't found a solution but I'm wondering if my trainer just isn't properly supported at this point. Zwift is no fun when you can't keep up with anyone!


I am having the exact same issue with Zwift when compared to Trainer road. I think that trainer road's virtual power may be more accurate. I am find that my speed and efforts in real time are closer on trainer road.


I would encourage both of you to share your concerns/issues with the support team at Zwift. I'm sure they welcome the feedback as they strive to make Zwift a top platform.

Edited by trisuppo 2015-05-21 8:27 AM


2015-05-21 11:44 AM
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Masters this morning, 1:05 3200 yds

Gabe 18 32:32
Jim 18 14:33
DaveL 17 21:42
Mitch 18 22:33
Dennis 16 16:58
Beth 14 18:00
Dave C. 12 12:30
MarkZ 09 13:30
Mark H 06 10:30
Dan 04 08:53
2015-05-21 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by JBacarella

Originally posted by dgconner154

For the Zwifters in the group, is anyone else using virtual power via speed & cadence sensor as opposed to real power via power meter? I'm seeing a huge disparity between my virtual power on Zwift vs. Trainer Road, with Zwift being significantly lower. Like to the point where I have to mash on the pedals all-out to break 200w or 20mph. So far their tech support hasn't found a solution but I'm wondering if my trainer just isn't properly supported at this point. Zwift is no fun when you can't keep up with anyone!


I am having the exact same issue with Zwift when compared to Trainer road. I think that trainer road's virtual power may be more accurate. I am find that my speed and efforts in real time are closer on trainer road.


I would encourage both of you to share your concerns/issues with the support team at Zwift. I'm sure they welcome the feedback as they strive to make Zwift a top platform.


I'm on it, I have been going back and forth with them for a few days now. I'm sending them pics of my trainer so they can determine whether or not the resistance unit is supported.
2015-05-21 1:59 PM
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2015-05-21 10:48 PM
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Adding 30 minute interval run tonight

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