Training for a shorter Tri - Page 8 - Triathlon

bootsie

27/01/2011 at 15:10

even if its 1km give it a go and see how you get on.. very goo dfor you !

Silver Trucker

27/01/2011 at 16:16

Bootsie is right just jog round the block it will help you get your running strengh up quicker with not much effort

steve fordham

27/01/2011 at 16:22

Just something I saw on the IM thread, that I thought was valid for us too...people questioning your sanity/reasons for seemingly enormous of training...

Working in a gym, I talk to most sizes and shapes of people, and they often ask what I am doing, so I explain the various distances and sports involved in the races and the training..they then proceed to tell me how easy it sounds, and why am I bothering to train so hard!! I have to use every ounce of restraint to bite my tongue and explain that, although the distances may not seem that far (they are far enough!) when you do them back to back, and at racing (ish) pace, it is actually quite a tough thing to do!!

Rant over

Anybody else have this?!

Silver Trucker

27/01/2011 at 16:40

Steve Fordham,

I've never had anyone say it to me but I know that's what their thinking by the look in their face

it's because when you say 750m swim they just think that's not much I can do that, then you say 20k bike and they think the same plus 5k run simple

. What you said is what they don't realise is it's altogether lol and it's like circuit training some people come out saying that was easy but what they don't realise is its only easy cause they didn't work hard enough.

Hope that helps with your rant

Right I'm GOING SWIMMING TOMORROW!!!!!!!! I've been saying that since December and not been yet. I need to go because not swam since school 400 years ago well actually 22 but seems longer

I need to go cause I'm having nightmares about going on Sunday (should of gone last week but Tigers got in the way) to swim and join local Tri club. The thing is I need to learn how to breath I'm mean that breathing from the side thing as swimming. I'm just hoping it's easy to pick up

. So I must go tomorrow so kit in car tonight so no excuses

Silver Trucker

27/01/2011 at 16:43

O and forgot to mention my best stroke at School was back stroke which doesn't really help does it

Cake

pirate

27/01/2011 at 17:01

Will if you get into trouble it's the sign to the marshells that your about to die matey.

Yersinia wrote (see)

bootsie wrote (see)
make one of your 5km runs a cycle off the bike.. that will help
I don't understand what this means.

Bike a bit and then run. Think brick sessions already covered reading back but just in case this is what they are. Beware the wobbly legs.

Yersinia

27/01/2011 at 17:23

Cheers all.

Not sure about replacing one of the 5k sessions in these very early days - I think I need the time on my legs. But I might manage to tack a 1k on the end after a cycle ride or after riding home from swimming.

Hey, that last would be a mini-tri all on itself! Albeit with a nice hot shower in the middle.

Silver Trucker

27/01/2011 at 17:41

Don't you get showers after the swim on Tri's then

Edited: 27/01/2011 at 17:42

Cake

pirate

27/01/2011 at 17:44

Err no you jump out of the water beat your chest, and jump on the bike still dripping wet and going at lighting speed. Personally I take a brief nap at this point smoke a fag and have a glass of sherry as it would be uncivilised not to but you get the point.

Yersinia

27/01/2011 at 17:49

I think there might have been a run-through spritz coming out of the dock at London, but I forgot to pack my shampoo and shower gel into my wetsuit.

I was too busy thinking of the nice cup of tea and a biscuit that was waiting for me in transition.

Silver Trucker

27/01/2011 at 17:50

I don't smoke but a glass of sherry sounds nice

Clairey13

27/01/2011 at 19:52

Silver Trucker - I've been going to go swimming all week, but still haven't made it. My local pool does the lane sessions first thing, and I've been adamant that after the night shift this week I was going straight there. I found though, that every day my bed has won out over the swimming pool. Strange.

Razor51

27/01/2011 at 20:31

ST..........It's been a long time since you have been swimming, now dont forget you will need a cosie and a towel. lol

Chilibean

27/01/2011 at 21:58

ST - enjoy the swim!

Sounds like everyone is doing great with their training, or at least their plans!

Steve - i have to confess that all my friends think I'm completely nuts doing anything at all! That's why this site is so valuable. I don't know anyone else who runs, swims or cycles. I am trying to pursuade my youth club to do a 5k charity run though. We had the Mayor come and speak to us this evening about his Teens Unite which supports teenagers with cancer. My youngsters are considering it

Today was my long bike ride. Smidge was in nursery and I didn't have to work so managed 2 hours on the bike Went up and down the canal and pretty slow but really nice. Much better than on the roads. And the mars bars were much nice. Might try jelly beans next. What do you guys drink? (other than sherry of course)

Oh, and the other good news is that my daughter's school has started a lunch time athletics club. And the teacher has promised to look out for any opportunities for her to run. She is really excited.

Chilibean

SteadyCJ

28/01/2011 at 12:43

I have to report I did nothing yesterday, but have made up for it today.
Did 20 mins cycle then straight to x trainer for 10 mins, repeated twice more for a 1.5 hour workout, although I did keep it at an easy level.

Feeling knackered, so will put feet up and just do some more wrist /arm physio exercises this afternoon.

gingergav

28/01/2011 at 13:14

Gosh, you've all been busy! Had to cancel my runs this week, still feeling yuck and coughing up all sorts of goo. Tried a brief bike ride this morning but not 100% at all. Debating a swim later.

Yersinia - a quick run after a short bike is a great way to get the feel of what it will be like going through T2 at your event. As a few people have said, even a 5k bike then1k run will be of benefit. Almost see the bike bit as a warm up for your run!

Chilibean - I drink either SIS Go or Lucozade Sport powder Orange flavour, unless i'm going to eat something during the ride or run in which case I drink water or half flat Coke half water. Tastes better than it sounds! I tend to eat either Powerbar or SIS Gels, or Powerbar Cookies and Cream bar if I need a whopping hit of 900 calories!

JEvaNs*

28/01/2011 at 13:20

ST - Am waiting patiently for the swimming report...

Chili - great news about the athletics club and other activity plans going on! You are a driver for change!

SF - People generally seem impressed by the idea of triathlon in my social circles - even the friend who's boyfriend is thinking of doing a deca-Ironman....! My husband is disapointingly blase about it - I'd like him to be a bit more impressed when I say that I've booked onto two spin classes and plan on doing a 5k run after each of them. After all, I pretend I am impressed when he says 100kg on the chest press machine is too easy for him

Only training round these parts has been Zumba, and I'm not counting that. Yes I got a bit sweaty, but it wasn't what I would consider exercise. It was weird because it's like dancing, so I got into it a little bit, but then I realised I was in a gym hall in my gym kit and not out on the razz in my sparkly top with a cocktail on the side... Weird!

JEvaNs*

28/01/2011 at 13:25

Oh yes, drink!

I am about to start experimenting. At the moment I don't drink anything on my runs or cycles, but I do drink water on a swim. Quite silly since when it comes to the event, I won't be drinking anything on the swim and lots on the other two!

I've got some asda own brand orange stuff to try and some red powerade stuff too. I'm also going to experiment with homemade stuff (water, juice, salt), and have also heard about eletrolyte tabs that I am going to explore too. I started a thread elsewhere that has a load of ideas for other food to take on during races/training too. I'm going to be eating all sorts of delights over the next six months!

Silver Trucker

28/01/2011 at 13:49

OMG no I mean OMG ( that's goodness Chilli

) Do you have to do the swim bit in Triathlons??? you can guess the swim wasn't the best. I did 30 lengths

25 single lengths with a lot of spluttering

and about 30 secs recovery after each one. Then 2 1,1/2 lengths was trying to do 2 lengths but didn't quite make it

then I did it 2 lengths

I no I no it's rubbish but it's been so long and it's not like riding a bike

I'm gonna have to put a lot more effort into swimming. Looks like my training plan is gonna change. Still going on Sunday to Tri club I'm just hoping that some one will take me under their wing and see me as a challenge.

Gonna go for my brick session tomorrow 1hr bike 30 min run ( roughly 22k 5k ) that should sort me out

Water,lucozade sport, powerade, to drink. Eat porridge,toast jam,scramble eggs toast, 30 minutes before long stuff. I always always have pint semi skimmed milk and either banana or kiwi after training.

Edited: 28/01/2011 at 13:51

steve fordham

28/01/2011 at 14:05

I am glad some other people have experienced the same as me! I think it got to me more the other day because I was suffering after an hour high leg cadence on the bike...bad timing!! ?

On a happier note...two rest days in a row ?