Quote:Hi wookie and wow
first things first .. have you got any complications currently, any injuries or niggles? When last did you check your running shoes and is everything in order?
My back is bothering me a little. It's an injury, not a long term problem. I just need to babysit it a bit. Ice and the exercises physio gave me. With a bit of dedication I can get it under wraps. The Yoga is also to help it out. Haven't felt my knee flare up since my last tri. I've done 21km once, and a few really hard runs and its been fine. My groin is a bit tight at the moment, that's lingering from just getting back on the ice into hockey games again. Should be fine in a day or two. Running shoes have about 200km's I bought a new pair in mid august. They feel pretty good although I might pick up a second pair in case I run two days in a row? Right?
Quote:For your cycling have u had a person in the know set your saddle to the correct height for you? This can cause mega problems if not right for the individual
Nope, it feels pretty good where it is. I did mean to go and get a bike fit, but I've kinda packed it in for the winter. Calgary sucks for biking anyway. I'll spend the majority of the fall/winter on spin bikes or I guess I'll use my bike on my rollers. Hmmm...
Quote:Then you may be happy to know that I have worked with Triathletes in the years gone by, albeit another decade ago or make that century.
Sweet, although have you worked with any triathletes that aren't triathletes and like to lift weights lol...
Quote:But can say from coaching experience that running training will improve your overall triathlon if you continue in that direction. Both swimming and cycling are highly technical events and the training can often be used as supplementary.
That's good to know. I actually think that I had a hard time with the run training these past few weeks because since I hadn't been swimming/biking I started to pack on the pounds, and I don't mean fat. I got bulky'er when I cut down (I think the swimming really keeps me lean). I actually thought the swimming would help the running/cycling, and the cycling would help the running etc. all around in a big circle.
Quote:Will go into further detail when the structure expands to cover the triathlon.
First things first, we need a 4k time-trial from you, standard and if you have been doing 'Tris' then u most likely have a heart rate monitor, so that feedback would be helpful.
Shucks... having read through this forum a bit I just knew I was going to be asked to do a 4km time trial. I don't have a heart rate monitor but I can try to get my hands on one. I have the garmin 205 which is the model that doesn't have the HR. When should I look at doing this? Today is sunday, I have hockey Monday night. Want to swim/lift today. And what do you mean by "standard"?
Quote:Then we can restructure things and adjust to your needs
Till later
TheEd
Sounds great!
Thanks a bunch!