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Okay, I admit I'm totally jealous that you guys can bike, run, and swim, since I can't do any, but in reading all your info every day I have to wonder if anyone is on a periodized training program, and if not, why not.  You guys have a lot of aches and pains and reports of fatigue...maybe that's just the nature of blogging (it tends to encourage complaints), but wow, if I weren't laid up I'd be doing base training only in January, and you guys are working pretty darn hard without many rest days at the start of the year!  I'd hate to see you burn out early.  So I'm curious where y'all are getting your training programs (or if you're making them up).

I bought Joel Friel's book to read during rehab, but so far haven't had the heart to pick it up ... I hear it's got great advice on training schedules.  Anyone tried it?

I am! I'm using one of Hal Higdon's 1/2 Mary programs. My race is on Feb. 4th so the mileage has been creeping up for some weeks now. I modified it by adding two days of swimming and biking although I don't usually make each of those. Obviously the running is the important thing for me right now. After the 1/2 I'm going to start a 16 week Oly plan tha will end up getting me to a race in early June, but I'm going to start riding some longer rides as I want to do the 62 mile Tour De Sewer on March 17th.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

So a little more on the job update:  I'm now one of roughly 200 people going for 30 jobs which is still intimidating but it's better than being one of 800 like it was at first.  On February 5th I go in for 5 hours of assessment, basically teamwork exercises, leadership exercises etc.  I'm not guaranteed anything but it's hard to stop myself from getting excited at the prospect of moving back home.

Everybody: thanks for the well wishes, good thoughts and everything.  I really appreciate it.

Gail:  I'm using the 16 week beginner sprint program (swim focussed) from right here on bt.  It does not contain any time for weight training so I'm just trying to add that in where it seems appropriate.  I know I complain a lot on the blog, sorry about that, but I figure better there than out loud to my wife who already puts up with so much

Donato:  good luck this weekend!  Enjoy!

Richard:  good luck tomorrow!  I'm looking forward to hearing a first hand account of a first timer's triathlon.

Jeff: thanks for gettin' on me in the training logs.  I'm normally very self motivated but it always helps to be held accountable by others.  Especially when those others aren't just talking about what I should do, they're doing it themselves.

Gina:  this time out to CA I'm hoping to get a run in on Monday morning but it will have to be from my hotel room in Fremont.  If you have any suggestions for trails around Mission Blvd. & 880 I'd appreciate it.

Peace,

Jason

Hi Gail!

I'm following the Beginner 1/2 Ironman plan from BT, and I am in my base building phase.  I am tired and I know that it's a lot to take on with a toddler and a part time job.  I was playing catch up from when I was sick earlier in the month and I think thats why I'm feeling it now.  But also, my daughter has hit the age that she starts to assert her authority, talking back, not cooperating, etc etc.  It's a real drain on my nerves and I've almost had  a couple nervouse breakdowns this week as a result of her temper tantrums.  UGH!!

Jason: I don't know the Fremont area at all, as I live here in Pleasant Hill.  Sorry I can't help you out with running trails.

Good luck to YOU Richard!  Take no prisoners.

 Gina

Way to go, Richard and Donato!!!  Great reports both.

 Jon, that sounds like a heck of a lot of money ... what do you get, just a seat?  I paid only $20 to hear Paula Newby-Fraser (women's record holder at Kona, of course), and $20 to hear Bob Roll (needs no introduction, I'm sure), and I got dinner and a bunch of swag, too! 

Richard, since your friend asked if you want to "go to the gym together," then just figure you are going there together, but not doing the same workout (for ex., Donato and his wife didn't "run together," although they clearly ran that half "together".  You can chat as you pick up a kickboard or get into a lane, and then again when you get out and dry off, but watch the pace clock and take off when you should, and just do your workout.  I do that with some of my friends, esp. my slower friends, and it works out fine -- just be upfront about it with her. 

Gina,  hope you are feeling better, and that Gianna's not too temperamental this week while you are feeling poorly!  Just keep telling yourself, she'll grow out of it as long as you are consistent in reminding her what's appropriate and not appropriate (says the professor of child development).

Hey everyone!

I'm feeling much better even though I have a major lingering cough.  Today I had a long workday (since I only work a couple days a week they are longgggg), so tomorrow I will hit the gym again!  I can't wait.  I've missed being able to post logs and check Donato and Richard's race reports which I will do right now. 

Congratulations to both Richard and Donato for a couple of great races!

Richard, I sometimes go to the gym with co-worker/friend and we usually talk about what we are going to do while we there and if we're going to do the same type things then we'll chat on the bike or make comments while we're running but generally don't talk when we're in the pool. I'm surprised there's enough lanes that people aren't either waiting and/or splitting the lanes. I would just be up front about it. Honesty usually works the best. I'm doing x amount of sets and will be done in about x minutes. After that I think chit chat all you want!

Where's are group??

I was gone for 5 days and saw one post. I know that there was some sickness going around, is everyone still down? What's next on everybody's agenda? How is the training going?

I'm set to do my first 1/2 marathon on Sunday and I believe that Donato has one as well. Anyone else?

Hey, everyone ... glad you are getting back on schedule!

I'm continuing my rehab routine of walking, some spinning, and strength/stretching, and I have added some elliptical and even a little jogging into the mix, although now I'm fighting a heavy chest cold that has left me with zero respiratory capacity.  I look pretty scary, but I am doing well overall.  No race plans till summer, I think...just volunteering till then.  I hope all of you take some time to volunteer at at least one race this year -- everyone who races should give some time in return!