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Decided last night on a one hour steady run just to give my knee an easy outing - must get some mileage in - feel a bit like I'm running on egg-shells at the moment, scared to put any real effort in for fear of longer term injury.
Can't wait 'til this marathon is out of the way!
Today: Bike and row (total one hour)
Why: Cross training for muscle balance.
Days since hard: Lots
Days since rest: five.
Can't wait 'til this marathon is out of the way!
Today: Bike and row (total one hour)
Why: Cross training for muscle balance.
Days since hard: Lots
Days since rest: five.
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Did a 4 1/2 mile hilly loop last night in 42 mins which is very quick for me! Working on speed stuff at the moment as I want to do well in the Flora 5k in a couple of weeks - then it's time to build up for the Reading Half Marathon in March.
Some cross training today - packing to go away for a long weekend, so plenty of lifting bending and stretching required!!
I've decided to abandon doing my second marathon of the year in October. I'm going to concentrate on getting my fitness back to what it was after having all sorts of problems. I was only half heartedly approaching the training for the marathon as I wasn't able to do the kind of running I'm used to. Plus I realised that for me just getting round in a marathon isn't what I want.
So back to picking out shorter distance races, which I have plenty lined up to do and maybe a fast twitch triathlon in September. This brings me on to today.
What: 5k race this evening
Why: Using it as a speed session
Last hard day: Sunday (10 miles bike with a 5 mile run off the bike)
Last rest day: yesterday.
What: Swim – active recovery
Why : feeling tired after last nights 70 min pace run (Club Night)
Last Rest Day: Saturday
Last Hard Day: Tuesday
why: recovery from interval session yesterday
last hard day: Tuesday
last rest day: Saturday
Are you aiming for any particular Triathlon?
Will
I should be going out today for an easy 10 miler.
last hard day. yesterday
last rest day. Monday
What:
AM - Swim 2000m
PM - What: Run 15 mins easy, 15 mins at half marathon pace then a 10-15 min cool down (6M)
Why: Legs are tired from yesterday's 10 miler (incl 6 x 1 mile with 200m recovery), so swapping todays planned mid week long run with tommorrow.
Days since last hard: Yesterday
Days since last easy: Monday
Gareth
Why: I'm tired! 8 mile run Monday, 20 mile cycle Tuesday - now my legs feel like lead. Tonight will be a refuelling session, as I don't think I'm getting enough calories in for that amount of training. I might also cut the grass, if the rain stays off. Does that count as cross training?
Last Rest: Sunday
Last Hard: Yesterday
What: 7 mile hilly run with club (can just about run up them all now).
Why: Because I know I need to do some hill training
Tonight: Rest day (going for an Indian)
I'm sure you know what I meant! I'm thinking of doing Wimborne fast twitch on 22nd September. 400m swim, 15 mile bike, 4 mile run- about all I could manage having never done one before.
Also, I'm a little concerned over my swimming as I'm so slow.
Last easy day: Monday
What: Probably do 6 miles followed by a gentle swim tonight, but I can see myself getting home and deciding not to bother.
Why: Time to start running again. There's nothing wrong with my legs.
Last hard day: Monday.
Last rest day: Yesterday.
Well, that's it posted. I've got to do it now.
Cheers, V-rap.
Why: Done 3 out of the last 4, so why not?
Days since last hard run: Saturday
Days since last rest: Today
Well this is the last race of this series. Apparently it's a ~ 5.5 mile undulating run. Starts at 7:15 tonight so I'll post a report tomorrow unless I feel super-keen when I get back.
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As long as you can cover the distance of this swim you will probably find you make up time on the bike and run – one bit of advice - it will prove a great plus if you include a couple of race pace brick sessions in your training leading up to the race
Will
What: 6M pretty slow, as I was tired from yesterday, but today's the only day I can fit in a long run.
Took even longer, as I spilt my drink, didn't dare attempt to get home without replacing it, went in to Waitrose raising many eyebrows, being covered equally in sweat and pineapple juice and crimson of countenance. Rather glad I didn't read Ironman's post before I ran!
Still it's wonderful to read, and wonderful to post on the same thread. Makes me feel even more a part of the race.
Nessie - it depends on your grass. Is it the sort you have to warn the children "Now don't play in the grass dears.."? Could be very cross training.
Hilly, WW, I'm hoping to have a go at my first ever tri - Cottenham 22 Sept: 400m, 20K, 5K. (It's got to be near home, no transport.) Suggestions what to wear, how fast do you have to be not to be a nuissance to the organisers?
The grass is reasonably short, but 70ft x 30ft of it requires the aid of a pair of golf shoes to negotiate the rather severe slope. I only get "cross" when it's a tad damp and slippery underfoot - I've had to do some pretty fancy moves to avoid losing toes before now.
I knew there was a downside to buying a house with a view!
I got to the pool an the 20m pool was empty - marvellous – perfect for a drill session – so I ended up doing:
200m warm up
200m closed fist
200m catch up
200m one-arm only (alternating each length)
10xpush & glide (completing length kick or arms only alternatively)
200m warm down
1200m Total
Stickless:
Don’t worry about being nuisances – just enjoy – as far as what to wear, for my last race I swam in swimming trunks (pretty cold in the river Tyne) during transition I pulled on my running vest and wore this for both Bike and run legs I also took time to pull on a pare of sock (I’m soft like that) and sun glasses (plus cycle shoes an running shoes)
On top of that I normally take a number of just in case items including: - arm warmers, singlet, waterproof and cap
Just wear what you fell comfortable in
Will
If you can, buy a triathlon swimsuit (Bourne sports have some on offer), which has padding in the crotch. You can then pull on shorts over them and not suffer too much pain on the bike. Getting cycling shorts on over wet legs is well nigh impossible. They tend to be supportive up top too, which makes the run more comfortable. Put talc in your socks and shoes to make it easier to put them on. I always just cycle in my running shoes, as I don't have the fancy clipless pedals. Close fitting suglasses keep the insects from blinding you, and a helmet will almost definitely be compulsory.
Also, take a plastic bag or a waterproof holdall, as most transition areas are outside, and you want to have dry clothes to change into for the cycle/run, and for afterwards. An extra towel is handy too, to dry off a bit before cycling, especially if its a cool day.
Stickless good luck on your tri! I intend to wear a tri swim suit for all three events, just adding bits in the transitions such as socks, trainers, helmet maybe a bike jacket and cycle shorts if weather is bad. Never having done one before I can't comment on times, but as WW said just aim to enjoy it, I intend to!
Where do you get all your energy from, I'm exhausted just reading your post. I find swimming exhausting, probably because I'm not that good at it.
Brick sessions are bike sessions followed immediately by a run. In other words get used to running off the bike as it is much more difficult that it seems.
As for clothing, just wear something you are comfortable in that can be used for all three disciplines, then you can just throw something extra on over the top if needs be. And remember that if you are using a wetsuit, to practise taking it off, as I have seen people take just as long to get their wetsuit off as they do to complete the swim!
Gareth
Busy today so no chance to post until now.
What: Nothing!
Why: Speed session last night consisting of 10 minutes gentle jogging to warm up, followed by 5 x 2 minute intervals followed by 2 minute recoveries. I managed to pace myself just right for once. The speed intervals were hard but not impossible, and I had just enough energy to complete them all at an even pace (not flat out!) but felt as though I couldn't have run another one at the end.
Last hard: yesterday!
Last rest: Saturday.
Brick sessions, hmm, might try one tomorrow, as I have a physio appointment 5M outside of Cambridge. Could almost delay my swim session tomorrow am until just before I must leave for my appointment to create the right atmosphere, but I think perhaps not. Tomorrow is supposed to be an easy day.
Why: Because I was shattered. I did actually go to the gym and I did actually start my workout (20mins stepper and 15 mins treadmill @ speed of 8K - dismal I know) but half way through the treadmill session, I thought "bugger this, I'm off home". I just suddenly came over all tired and sweaty. I'm putting it down to PMS ... ugh! Also, I've trained everyday since Sunday so I think I deserve the rest
Last hard day: Sunday.
Last rest: Saturday.
What: 30 mins swim
Why: I find even hard swimming easier than running and I had a 5 mile pace run with the club last night
Last hard day: yesterday
Last easy day: Monday
Why : midweek easy run after last nights session.(4*2km @ 10k pace)
Last Hard : Tuesday
Last Rest : Sunday
Thanks for the thoughts anyway.