Not posted for a while and not actually trained. Been ill with a cold which has triggered off my asthma. Still coughing and spluttering 2 weeks later despite steroids and antibiotics.
Fed up
Did manage 7 miles on the mountain bike yesterday.
Saturday I went for my usual Sea swim, all the while thinking of the Ironman athletes in Taupo N.Z. Well done to anyone who managed it. I know it was a fantastic day and the weather was perfect for it.
Sunday work called all day. Monday I went for a 40km Bike ride in the hills tackling a killer of a hill and followed this with a 3.5km run at easy pace.
Tuesday ran 7km tackling another monster of a hill and followed this with a 20km cycle in the hills again.
Wednesday ran 5km in 20min 50secs. Felt good all the way this time and beat my pb.
Today took an easy run for 5km and that will be it for the day.
Did a couple of runs today - to work and back. Each run was only a few km but I have been laid up with a cold then a bad back so this was my first training for weeks. It wasn't at all comfotable but it was great to get going again.
Friday went for small bike ride 20 km at easy pace.
Saturday usual sea swim 3km at good pace. There was a young 15yr old with the group (who i am sure is going to compete in 2016 olympics for New Zealand) on Saturday who swam 1200 m in 14 minutes. I felt like a snail next to him and I can swim 1500 in 19 - 20 min.
Sunday work day 18hrs so I am counting it towards training.
Monday went for an open water swim again. 4 sprint circuits on 400m each. Starting to wind down training as I have a race on Sunday.
Going to go for a cycle today to loosen off the muscles.
Can't stop got to keep going. Very exciting race on sunday. Also very sad to hear one of the sports greatest Hamish Carter is retiring.
wondered if you might have a few training plans to share??
I am looking for some training tips for swimming - anyone got a sample training schedule for improving technique and most importantly aerobic/speed. I am training for a sprint Tri and need some structured training plans for 5-6days of swim training/week.
off for my lunchtime run........happy happy joy joy
Saturday: Did Clumber Park duathlon - qualified in 4th for 20-24 age group for GB team. I had a disappointing race though. Did first 10k in 37.10mins and felt very comfortable. Once on the bike the problems started, i got full blown cramp in both calves (resulting in me nearly falling off twice). Could barely walk let alone run on the final 5k which took a shocking 20mins 50s.
Sunday: Rest day
Monday: 40 mins easy spin on turbo
Tuesday: 45min steady run, 50 min strength set on turbo (20min w-up, main: 4*4mins overgeared with 1 min recovery, 10 min w-down)
I'm very new to all this, and keep a look out for little things to help. I don't know what the more experienced among will think to this idea but try www.swim4fitness.com they have a training log you can set up (V basic, includes distance, times etc) you can include running and bike training also.
To your original point though they have a lot of triathlon swim training downloads available free of charge covering all distances. Give it a try!
Ok. Having been marathon training for Paris for the last few months my training has been somewhat one-dimensional.
Having signed up for a few triathlons and a duathlon in the near future its time to get the multi-sport training back on plan.
Monday morning - first swim session for quite a while. 400m swim time was 2mins slower than last year so I've got a fair way to go to get back on track.
Over the last couple of weeks getting each week in:-
3 x 5Km runs
2 x 60 - 75 min Turbo Sessions either Base work HR <70% or pyramid
1 x long Bike ride 40 - 60 miles
2 swim sessions , technique based - distance not important (too much reading of the TI book [:)] ) - I'm a sailing boat not a barge !! Actually more the other way round [:)]
It was all going well until Saturday when after 15 miles ( including 2 longish hills ) cycling into the gale that was blowing, which took approx 1 hour ( 10 - 15 mins longer than normal) I 'bonked' -- plans changed , planned route went out the window, new route - direct home. Total = 28 miles. I haven't felt so tired in ages ... Looking back I know why (not enough sleep and poor / not enough food on Thurs night / Friday night), biggest issue I have is trying to train and lose weight (fat). I am obsessed with the numbers on the scales.....
How I'm not dead I'm not quite sure, but I do know that my body now hates me. Seriously, it's time for me to hit a healthy patch or this triathlon idea may aswell go straight out the window.
I also know I've never felt better than I did when I was training for a Marathon - so why can't I focus on that energy? I need a Terrible Terry Tate to motivate me!
Never underestimate the cardiovascular effects of dancing. Its important to keep the hydration going as well otherwise you may collapse.
The weather dosn't help for motivation either. Depending on when your tri is you should find that training will become more enjoyable when you are out on the bike and the sun is shining. As opposed to yesterday's snow.
RJ,
I share your obsession with the scales but don't let it get you down. Keep the nutrition on track, which isn't always easy, and you should see the results you are after. Better still, track your body fat percentage rather than weight.
Thanks for that Wella - Its very hard when you have been obessed with weight for years to ignore it. I know I am fitter than ever before, current resting HR=53, I can now do all the local climbs on the bike without going anerobic (a quiet HRM is good). 2 weeks ago 55 miles in 3hrs (not bad as it is not flat round here).
Should be on the Turbo at the moment but its -2C in the Garage and I have a head cold (not man flu) - Rest is good training and I am watching my Total Immersion swimming DVD. Downhill swimming ?? Enter - Stretch - Pause .. This will be fun at the local pool
Sunday: Olympic distance tri in 2h37min. I used all of my energy on the bike and had nothingleft for the run so have decided to concentrate a lot more on my biking.
Monday: went for 45km bike in the Hills around Auckland.
Tuesday: went for 35km bike in the Hills around Auckland. Big Climb today!!
Wednesday: 5km run in 22mins.
I will better my time next month!! 2h20 here I come.
Today my boyfriend and I cycled our first half century! Well I say 50 miles, it was 49 miles as we were coming up t our home so we did any extra little loop around the block! It was a long day but very enjoyable and am feeling very good with myself at the moment and wanted to come and share. Happy training!
Ran from Putney to Waterloo (then got the Jubilee line the rest of the way to work, which was pointless because the system I need was down anyway, so I then turned round and came home (via a bit of shopping!)
Sunday - Last long run before the Paris Marathon. Went for 32km but blew up at 30km. Tried walking but no joy. Now very concerned at the prospect of completing my first marathon.
Anyone else suffered this or have any tips?
Monday - Swim technique session. Still getting used o some of the TI drills.
Hit with a throat infection four weeks ago and haven't felt like doing a thing since.
Plus the fact my rugby team, Billericay RFC, won the semi final of the EDF Energy junior vase on Saturday and are now playing the final at Twickenham, May 12th, the week before I'm due to do the Eton Super Sprint on the 19th May.
[:)][:D]over 1,500 miles on the bike so far this year , 150 miles running, and over 40.000 mtrs swimming this year is it enough? because theres people to beat....[:)][;)][:D]
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Fed up
Did manage 7 miles on the mountain bike yesterday.
Away skiing next week.
Jane
Sunday work called all day. Monday I went for a 40km Bike ride in the hills tackling a killer of a hill and followed this with a 3.5km run at easy pace.
Tuesday ran 7km tackling another monster of a hill and followed this with a 20km cycle in the hills again.
Wednesday ran 5km in 20min 50secs. Felt good all the way this time and beat my pb.
Today took an easy run for 5km and that will be it for the day.
Got to keep going, can't stop.
went for 40 mile cycle yesterday and did 35 mile cycle the saturday before
Mike
Saturday usual sea swim 3km at good pace. There was a young 15yr old with the group (who i am sure is going to compete in 2016 olympics for New Zealand) on Saturday who swam 1200 m in 14 minutes. I felt like a snail next to him and I can swim 1500 in 19 - 20 min.
Sunday work day 18hrs so I am counting it towards training.
Monday went for an open water swim again. 4 sprint circuits on 400m each. Starting to wind down training as I have a race on Sunday.
Going to go for a cycle today to loosen off the muscles.
Can't stop got to keep going. Very exciting race on sunday. Also very sad to hear one of the sports greatest Hamish Carter is retiring.
Sunday pm went for 7 mile run.
Monday off
Today 14 mile bike, with a section for fartlekking. Involving speed pace/VO2 max up a hill for 1 minute, then two minute recovery. Repeated 7 times.
- you guys are hardcore!!!!
wondered if you might have a few training plans to share??
I am looking for some training tips for swimming - anyone got a sample training schedule for improving technique and most importantly aerobic/speed. I am training for a sprint Tri and need some structured training plans for 5-6days of swim training/week.
off for my lunchtime run........happy happy joy joy
Keep on Tri-ing!!
[:)]
Sunday: Rest day
Monday: 40 mins easy spin on turbo
Tuesday: 45min steady run, 50 min strength set on turbo (20min w-up, main: 4*4mins overgeared with 1 min recovery, 10 min w-down)
Wednesday: 45min tempo run, 50 mins turbo at 70%
bike to club swim
Club swim (about 1800m - loads of drills)
Bike home
today
10km run in zone 3
I'm very new to all this, and keep a look out for little things to help. I don't know what the more experienced among will think to this idea but try www.swim4fitness.com they have a training log you can set up (V basic, includes distance, times etc) you can include running and bike training also.
To your original point though they have a lot of triathlon swim training downloads available free of charge covering all distances. Give it a try!
4*100m warm up
4 * (50 drill + 50 full - one arm, catch up, hand to thigh and shoulder touch)
1*200m in 3:45..new pb
2*100m pull as cool down...
Having signed up for a few triathlons and a duathlon in the near future its time to get the multi-sport training back on plan.
Monday morning - first swim session for quite a while. 400m swim time was 2mins slower than last year so I've got a fair way to go to get back on track.
And with a marathon in 4 weeks!
3 x 5Km runs
2 x 60 - 75 min Turbo Sessions either Base work HR <70% or pyramid
1 x long Bike ride 40 - 60 miles
2 swim sessions , technique based - distance not important (too much reading of the TI book [:)] ) - I'm a sailing boat not a barge !! Actually more the other way round [:)]
It was all going well until Saturday when after 15 miles ( including 2 longish hills ) cycling into the gale that was blowing, which took approx 1 hour ( 10 - 15 mins longer than normal) I 'bonked' -- plans changed , planned route went out the window, new route - direct home. Total = 28 miles. I haven't felt so tired in ages ... Looking back I know why (not enough sleep and poor / not enough food on Thurs night / Friday night), biggest issue I have is trying to train and lose weight (fat). I am obsessed with the numbers on the scales.....
Drank 7 cans of Stella,
8 pints of Guiness,
2 Double Vodka Red-Bulls
5 G&Ts
Danced alot.
How I'm not dead I'm not quite sure, but I do know that my body now hates me. Seriously, it's time for me to hit a healthy patch or this triathlon idea may aswell go straight out the window.
I also know I've never felt better than I did when I was training for a Marathon - so why can't I focus on that energy? I need a Terrible Terry Tate to motivate me!
The weather dosn't help for motivation either. Depending on when your tri is you should find that training will become more enjoyable when you are out on the bike and the sun is shining. As opposed to yesterday's snow.
RJ,
I share your obsession with the scales but don't let it get you down. Keep the nutrition on track, which isn't always easy, and you should see the results you are after. Better still, track your body fat percentage rather than weight.
Should be on the Turbo at the moment but its -2C in the Garage and I have a head cold (not man flu) - Rest is good training and I am watching my Total Immersion swimming DVD. Downhill swimming ?? Enter - Stretch - Pause .. This will be fun at the local pool
Monday: went for 45km bike in the Hills around Auckland.
Tuesday: went for 35km bike in the Hills around Auckland. Big Climb today!!
Wednesday: 5km run in 22mins.
I will better my time next month!! 2h20 here I come.
sun 40 mile bike
mon tri club swim mainly drills 1300m appox
wed 900m swim
thu 1000m swim
have got week off next week so should get quite a bit
RHR 39 bpm, weight 63kg
Monday: PM Strength set turbo(1hour) 25 min w.up. Main set -1 legged intervals overgeared, 8*1min on each leg. 15 min cool down.
PM Swim (1 hour) 15*200m. 5*200m w/up on 3.15s. 5*200m hand paddles on 3.10s. 5*200 descending on 3.00s
Tuesday: PM 1 hour run. 20 min wup, 9*1 min hill reps with 1.30s recovery, 20 min cool down.
PM 45 mins on turbo at 140BPM
Wednesday: Rest day
Thursday: PM 40 min easy run
PM 1 hour swim (coached session)
Friday: PM Speed set turbo 50min. 20 min w.up. 6*1min max effort with 1 min recovery. 15 min cool down.
PM Swim fit (1 hour) coached session
Saturday: Long easy run (1h20)
Sunday: Easy ride (2 hr)
Total: 10 hrs 40min
Feel quite tired but pleased with swimming at moment
Sunday - Last long run before the Paris Marathon. Went for 32km but blew up at 30km. Tried walking but no joy. Now very concerned at the prospect of completing my first marathon.
Anyone else suffered this or have any tips?
Monday - Swim technique session. Still getting used o some of the TI drills.
Hit with a throat infection four weeks ago and haven't felt like doing a thing since.
Plus the fact my rugby team, Billericay RFC, won the semi final of the EDF Energy junior vase on Saturday and are now playing the final at Twickenham, May 12th, the week before I'm due to do the Eton Super Sprint on the 19th May.
rugby training tonight.
Anyway today:-
Swimming AM
250m warm up
6x 25 Drills with 10 second rest
8 x 100 at moderate pace with 5 second rest
6 x 25 Kicking Drills with 20 second rest
250m warm down
Total 1600m
Running PM
55 minute run, hope to do about 6.5 miles.
400M swim (mix of crawl and breast stroke - and the crawl does tend to alarm life guards who think I'm drowning)
20 minute cycle
20 minute run
So I guess I can probably manage a sprint which is good to know, now to start building it up.