Winter training
Zacnici
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So not wanting to let things slide here ... what do you folks plan to do during the coming months before the sun steps out with a smile, the birds sing and little bunnies peek out from their burrows at nature's wonder that marks the start of the tri season 2013? Do you have any other activities or races planned? Do you have any questions?
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I'm looking to do a 50mile ultra earlyish season (if I can stave off the bugs for long enough!), and have started with a nice easy 7 miles to be done at least three times a week. Nice slow build There... I've said it now so it has to happen
My triathlon club is part of a cross country league so we will be getting muddy this winter First one is the end of the month so I'd best get at least a couple more sessions in or i'll get left behind
I'm doing a few beginner sessions for some local duathlons followed by a recce of the course, so i'll be getting my winter bike ready with mudguards/lights etc and have (unfortunately) already got my winter gear out for the daily grind to work
Back to base for swimming with lots of drills.. and a few more drills,followed by some erm.. drills. I might put a couple of 'normal' laps in too.
Not forgetting core and weight training.. nearly forgot those
If anybody wants to pay me to go to a nice warm climate for a training week or two (or three) i'm game... no? oh well
Teaching spinning classes a couple of times a week ios helping to keep the cycling ticking over, just need to get in the pool a bit more (i've no excuse as i manage one!!)
Really looking forward to next season as i finally seem to be injury free and back to a decent level of fitness, aiming for a good result in the half and hopefully get my 10k pb under 40min.
I really hope the snow and ice doesn't return.... It ruined all our winter road sessions.
That said - I need to spend more time in the gym doing core stuff... Never done any before.
Swim and bike is going to be targeted strength training and also continued core training; really dislike swim training so need to discipline myself with drills etc.
By the way, fully appreciate there is a specific section for training but just thought I would post this to get some chat rolling and in particular encourage any newbies or anyone considering doing their first tri to get involved or ask any questions
I just love getting caked in mud and glar and coming home to a nice warm bath.
2012 Tri season at a close and Injury free! This time last year I was laid up following a calve tear on my last event of the year! swam in to shallow on the beach and got cramp in my calf it tore when I stood up four months unable to train Started training again from scratch in February building my mileage slowly (very frustrating when your heart shouts Faster Faster!).
My two main events of this season were Liverpool and London virgin active olympic distance events, I had a personal best in Liverpool with a swim of 28:22 Bike of 01:09:51 Run of 49:10 T1 02:13 Lost about a minute after forgetting to put my race belt on and having to go back T2 01:25 Total 02:30:58 Gender position 175th age group position 32 Well happy!
London swim 31:20 T1 03:51 Bike 01:01:16 even though I had to get off the bike and run through a slipery section and get back on which also ruined my dismount plan Came 71st though T2 02:36 Run 55:56 Shocking! had stomach cramps, was it the water? Total 02:34:57 Gender position 739 Age group position 154th
Also In my regional Tri Club Championships I came 3rd overall and came 1st with the fastest bike split 01:10:05 over a challenging 40k route.
Continued vvvvvv
Considering the start to my year I'm very pleased with how things went, My focus for the winter months will be my run and swim and in that order! I've just bought some trail running shoes and will be hitting the coastal path this weekend I've started joining the tri clubs coached swim sessions and have entered the Fire Service National Swimming championships (I'll come last! ) something to train for!
Next years events see me stepping up to middle distance in june Outlaw Half here I come! August will be Fishguard Middle distance (first year for this event, entries open end of this month), and then the big one! Ironman Wales September 13th! My poor Wife! She is gonna be pissed off with Triathlon by the end of 2013! She is my No1 supporter! comes along to every event taking photos and cheering everyone on!
Good Luck to everyone with their training this winter! Be careful! and no injuries!
BTW loved your race reports John! especially the Nottingham 50!
Will try and keep away from pies too!
Regular foam roller sessions.
Back to basics swim sessions (technique).
Cycling Base sessions plus 2 midweek turbo workouts.
MTB rides over the chase.
Aerobic Run sessions with the odd XC race thrown in for fun.
Might have a go at the "evil sheriff race" for fun
Cant wait to get started.
Like one or two other posters have mentioned, I should work on core. This is something I have never concentrated on before.
I bought a cross bike to give that a go. So far, that's all it is, a purchase! Work has been getting in the way of even weekends! As Oscar Wilde (I think) once said "Work is the curse of the drinking class"!
Finally, I would like to really improve my running. I have never enjoyed or got into running before, except for short jogs from one ruck to another on the rugby pitch! I would like to do my first half IM next year and the one I would like to do is the Wasdale, so a few fell races on the North York Moors will be tackled for off-road practice.
Good luck to everyone!
Well having got a new bike finally the Tri season is over
In preperation for the new season and my first Tri, i've decided to keep my old Viking Bike and train on that over the winter (weather permitting).
I've gotten my 10km down to sub'39 so i've been toying with the idea of joining a local running club to keep on pushing that time down with faster runners than myself. Now the Open Water Sessions have ended at Salford Quays i'll be getting back into the pool trying to concentrate on technique again, as although I see swimming as my strong point I still realise that I need to get my water fitness back up to keep my technique in check when fatigue sets in.
More than anything its the bike I need to get on as I know 100% that its going to be that that lets me down when I finally Tri