JeepFleeb's 2008 group - FULL! (Page 8)

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Today was my first day in the pool and it went much better than I thought that it would. I am starting at the beginning of the sprint program and my task today was to swim 100 yards. I accomplished that although I had to rest every 25 yards. And now my arms are killing me. Then I made it to the gym at lunchtime and did the 5 walk/2 jog for 30 minutes, although, I only managed the 2 minutes of jogging once. Every other time it was 1:30. But I feel like I'm making progress

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Well, I actually started out at all walking the entire time and have progressed up to this point. There are times when I think I'm going to collapse from exhaustion on the treadmill but I'm going to keep going!!

I need a wetsuit. Any suggestions?

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I have no idea. I live in TN and the only race I know I'll need it for is IMFL.

So I got into the pool for the second time today and tried to swim with my face in the water and it seems as if I've forgotten how to do that. I tried a couple of times and found myself getting very out of breath. So, I swam my 100 yards with my face out of the water.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can relearn this?

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None that I've done so far. Memphis in May is, depending on the weather, but i'm going to miss that one this year.

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So Aaron I noticed at one time you were posting your calories per day a while back and I was wondering what your meals looked like that day. After my RMR I am trying to focus on getting my daily caloric needs and I am finding it hard to eat that much. I feel like I ate a ton yesterday and came nowhere near my requirements.

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Edited by JeepFleeb 2008-02-26 9:39 AM

First Indoor Tri. Not too bad. I felt really good about my bike, but didn't do as good on the run and swim. It started out with the 10 min swim. I realize that I really need to work on the swim endurance, I started out pretty strong, but just got tired really quick. 5 min tranistion to the stationary bike went well, drank some water and got changed. Bike felt really good. I am really pleased with doing 10.15 miles in 30 mins. My goal was only 9 miles so I am really happy with 10. Another 5 mind transition to the run went ok, drank some more water and had a couple of Clif Shot Blocks. Run started out well. Most of my training so far was a split between run and walk. I did the first 10 mins just running at a slow and steady pace, but needed to do a little walking because my legs were getting very very tight. I felt good with energy, but my lower quads and calfs were getting really tight and hurting.

A good way to see where I was in my training. I know I need to get more into the workouts and not care if I am too tired. I think I am well on the way for the June Sprint Tri though.

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Great Job Scott!!!

My wetsuit finally came in the mail today. I got a great deal, so it was worth the wait. I got a 08 blue seventy reaction for the 07 clearance price of $139. It fits perfect, nice & tight, but I can freely move my arms & don't feel restricted. I can't wait to try it in the water next week after I finally get a day off work.

I started running again & will stay off the tarmac. My legs are still sore from my 6 mile trail run Saturday. I'm pretty lucky because I have a dirt track 3 blocks away & live a few miles from a great park with lot's of running trails.

Hello??? Long time no post for this group.

How is everyone doing?

Well I have my first race since last july this weekend. I am doing the Tom King Half Marathon. !!

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I'm doing ok. Injured my knee playing volleyball and am waiting until Monday, per the doctor's orders, to start back with the running and biking. I have been going to the pool in the meantime and forcing myself to swim with my face in the water for 25 yards at a time...over and over and over and over again. I think it's getting better, but I have a long way to go.

I switched to working out in the morning and that seems to be better for me, although I never would have believed it. I could definitely use a little more focus on my nutrition, but all my focus is on work right now. But I keep plugging along for my June 22 date.

I'm doing great! I have gotten a lot of new gear to include a brand new wetsuit, a road bike, & a pair of trail shoes. I'm trying to ramp up my work outs. If my sprint goes well in June, I may do an Oly in July on the same course. I'm supposed to be doing nothing but base work this year, but I don't think a few events will hurt me. I also have my first century planned for next month.