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jackyback · 01-05-2012, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Bambaata

I wouldnt rule out the LD champs next year MCOS. TI don't fill half their spots and im sure you could talk to them. Id be surprised if they didnt let you go.

+1, sure if i can get in.......

griffin100 · 01-05-2012, 14:22

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Originally Posted by jackyback

+1, sure if i can get in.......

Jaysus they even gave me a spot last year

(although there might be more competition for 2013 given the location)

**shotgunmcos** · 03-05-2012, 10:37

Turbo: Aerobic Tempo
90 minutes at 81% FTP average. It was a bit better than last week but still a way to go. I'd like to get to stage where I could hold a sweet spot effort for the 1.5 hours. It was nearly 10pm by the time I got on too. The first 40 mins felt great and I had a super rhythm going. I thought I could hold the tempo comfortably for the duration. I lost my concentration though soon after and took a breather to refocus. I needed 2 more short breathers before the end as I found the going tough. I could have done with some music or smething to distract me from my quads. I even had to dig in a bit for the last 15 minutes. There was literally a pool of sweat on the tiles under the bike for a finish. Solid enough work.
Total 53.8km, average 264w

Short Swim
A simple short swim while Shotgun Junior played wth his dive sticks (He wants to be a deep sea research diver when he grows up!)
600 freestyle, 200 breast stroke, 200 backtroke all easy

I then joined him under water.
Total 1,000m

Run/Swim Brick
It wasn't intended as a brick but I missed the morning swim and since booking Barcelona flights, have vowed to try to make every session count. So, I coupled my swim and evening run together. I realy enjoyed the run. There were people out running all over the city which was great to see. It helped that it was a warm sunny evening to boot. The Great Limerick Run is this weekend and I found it motivating watching the faces of the runners undoubtedly thinking about their race plans. It was a simple steady aerobic run with a route bias towards hills. I kept the heart rate under 150 but still managed to work up a sweat.
Total 10.59km

It was nearly 9pm by the time I reached the Arena so I wasted no time changing into swim shorts and showering. I had no plan, just swim. There was a half dozen in the lane but mostly swimmers and triathletes so that suited me. I hopped in and started swimming. My only goal was to cruise at a strong steady state, kind of IM pace. I had 25 minutes for a 1.5k in mind as a benchmark. I had the watch on and thus no need to look at the clock. I was interested to see how it would turn out. The lane traffic was polite which helped an uninterrupted even paced swim. The 1.5k came out at 25:04 which I was very pleased with. 30 secs off my PB and swimming at steady state

My calves had felt tender kicking off the wall towards the end. I sort of expected that swimming straight after a run. I was gong to hop out but decided to join 2 of the tri girls for 10*100 easy. I had a couple of dodgy moments with my calves so barely kicked off the wall at all. Looking back on my diary from last year I see that I did a few 3.8k swims in the pool with a best of just under 63mins (I actually shuddered a little when I looked at that diary). If I'm going to pencil in an hour for the Barcelona swim I know I need to hit this mark by August

Total 2,500m

interested · 03-05-2012, 11:07

deep sea free diver eh ? quality

re: barca and swim

imho its a tricky spot to swim - the year I did it there was alot of traffic (I was in the last swim wave) and alot of additional buoys in the water that made sighting critical and navigation a little more difficult than I usually find it. The morning of the race was very calm, little or no wind so it was pretty flat.

That said, the beach itself and bay is prone to swells. Its a great location and quality venue for a race but I know in their first year for their HIM there was a descent swell in the water.

Apart from the cheesy euro music the link below might be entertaining
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0f7nB7dV8c

Mr JB and a few others Id imagine may have a different view on it - and Im pretty certain about 40 from Limerick Tri avoid a ash cloud to do the race a couple of years ago.

jackyback · 03-05-2012, 12:33

Yeah there can be a swell as there was for the HIM last year. From memory you swim into it for the first 200/300mtrs and take a right along the coast when it starts to settle. This may need to be done twice for the IM course.
I seen it calm as well so its pot luck really. The wind can pick up on the out part of the bike course and but can be fast on the in part.

**shotgunmcos** · 03-05-2012, 12:41

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Originally Posted by interested

deep sea free diver eh ? quality

.

Something like that. I asked him the other day what he would get if he had all the money in the world. The answer: A house made out of chocolate and a pet maco shark

RE: Barcelona swim. I checked out results from past years vs swim times of people I know. If I get back to Roth swim fitness I'd hope to be close to the hour anyway. But hey whatever I get on the day is what I'll get. Part of the Roth plan was 1:10 for swim+transitions. I'll keep that for Barcelona.

How are you going yourself Chief? You doing that Eton swim?

interested · 03-05-2012, 12:53

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Originally Posted by shotgunmcos

Something like that. I asked him the other day what he would get if he had all the money in the world. The answer: A house made out of chocolate and a pet maco shark

Wow, the little man has taste. Im kinda hoping for similar when I grow up too. A pet shark would rock.

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How are you going yourself Chief? You doing that Eton swim?

Im doing alright, relatively heathly and enjoying an interesting sojourn into the world of barefoot running with interesting results. Eton ? yeah, thats the plan but with bad weather forecasts all during May for the Uk and here Im going to make a stand and NOT take part if they've to break the ice to let us in

interested · 03-05-2012, 12:55

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Originally Posted by jackyback

Yeah there can be a swell as there was for the HIM last year. From memory you swim into it for the first 200/300mtrs and take a right along the coast when it starts to settle. This may need to be done twice for the IM course.
I seen it calm as well so its pot luck really. The wind can pick up on the out part of the bike course and but can be fast on the in part.

The IM course may have changed since the first year - but it was one big long trek down the beach, 50 or 100 metres out the sea, and then back again. Lots of markers that were'nt part of the race course but hey ...

**BTH** · 03-05-2012, 13:08

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Originally Posted by interested

Im doing alright, relatively heathly and enjoying an interesting sojourn into the world of barefoot running with interesting results. Eton ? yeah, thats the plan but with bad weather forecasts all during May for the Uk and here Im going to make a stand and NOT take part if they've to break the ice to let us in

Was wondering about those strange slippers you wore poolside on Monday. I know you were talking to me about some race or another, but the shoes took all my attention!

Dory Dory · 03-05-2012, 13:19

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Originally Posted by BetterThanHoyte

Was wondering about those strange slippers you wore poolside on Monday. I know you were talking to me about some race or another, but the shoes took all my attention!

Oh god, interested, don't tell me you've gone the way of those ridiculous looking "toe shoes"!!??

interested · 03-05-2012, 13:20

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Originally Posted by BetterThanHoyte

Was wondering about those strange slippers you wore poolside on Monday. I know you were talking to me about some race or another, but the shoes took all my attention!

WTF ? you were'nt listening

... !!!

They are distracting / disarming in equal measure. Qualities Im finding very useful here in work. But, if Im honest, Ive know idea what the fuss is about.

@ Dory - and in what way are these ridiculous ???

Dory Dory · 03-05-2012, 13:23

Maybe it's the foot hair and yellow nails that turns me off.

**BTH** · 03-05-2012, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Dory Dory

Maybe it's the foot hair and yellow nails that turns me off.

She knows you so well!!!

**shotgunmcos** · 04-05-2012, 10:14

@interested - If you can get a wetsuit to match those it would be savage!

Easy Bike recce of GLR route
I had an hour steady bike planned for yesterday evening and it was a perfect evening for it too. Unfortunately I got out of work late and ended up doing dinner and heading for a stroll with Caz instead. I haven't missed a session yet this week and wasn't letting this go. I left for work early this morning and cycled a detour over the GLR half route on the mountain bike noting the mile markers. I guess I'll have to go back to working in miles on Sunday

The bones of 25km done including some hopping over curbs and ramping over speed bumps

Infinately more enjoyable than turbo...

interested · 04-05-2012, 11:07

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Originally Posted by shotgunmcos

@interested - If you can get a wetsuit to match those it would be savage!

If I just swim without a suit ...

Have a great weekend.

03-05-2012, 10:37	#1503
shotgunmcos Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Limerick Posts: 3,980 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Triathlon / Duathlon / Adventure Racing	Late Sessions Turbo: Aerobic Tempo 90 minutes at 81% FTP average. It was a bit better than last week but still a way to go. I'd like to get to stage where I could hold a sweet spot effort for the 1.5 hours. It was nearly 10pm by the time I got on too. The first 40 mins felt great and I had a super rhythm going. I thought I could hold the tempo comfortably for the duration. I lost my concentration though soon after and took a breather to refocus. I needed 2 more short breathers before the end as I found the going tough. I could have done with some music or smething to distract me from my quads. I even had to dig in a bit for the last 15 minutes. There was literally a pool of sweat on the tiles under the bike for a finish. Solid enough work. Total 53.8km, average 264w Short Swim A simple short swim while Shotgun Junior played wth his dive sticks (He wants to be a deep sea research diver when he grows up!) 600 freestyle, 200 breast stroke, 200 backtroke all easy I then joined him under water. Total 1,000m Run/Swim Brick It wasn't intended as a brick but I missed the morning swim and since booking Barcelona flights, have vowed to try to make every session count. So, I coupled my swim and evening run together. I realy enjoyed the run. There were people out running all over the city which was great to see. It helped that it was a warm sunny evening to boot. The Great Limerick Run is this weekend and I found it motivating watching the faces of the runners undoubtedly thinking about their race plans. It was a simple steady aerobic run with a route bias towards hills. I kept the heart rate under 150 but still managed to work up a sweat. Total 10.59km It was nearly 9pm by the time I reached the Arena so I wasted no time changing into swim shorts and showering. I had no plan, just swim. There was a half dozen in the lane but mostly swimmers and triathletes so that suited me. I hopped in and started swimming. My only goal was to cruise at a strong steady state, kind of IM pace. I had 25 minutes for a 1.5k in mind as a benchmark. I had the watch on and thus no need to look at the clock. I was interested to see how it would turn out. The lane traffic was polite which helped an uninterrupted even paced swim. The 1.5k came out at 25:04 which I was very pleased with. 30 secs off my PB and swimming at steady state My calves had felt tender kicking off the wall towards the end. I sort of expected that swimming straight after a run. I was gong to hop out but decided to join 2 of the tri girls for 10*100 easy. I had a couple of dodgy moments with my calves so barely kicked off the wall at all. Looking back on my diary from last year I see that I did a few 3.8k swims in the pool with a best of just under 63mins (I actually shuddered a little when I looked at that diary). If I'm going to pencil in an hour for the Barcelona swim I know I need to hit this mark by August Total 2,500m

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shotgunmcos Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Limerick Posts: 3,980 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Triathlon / Duathlon / Adventure Racing	GLR Recce bike @interested - If you can get a wetsuit to match those it would be savage! Easy Bike recce of GLR route I had an hour steady bike planned for yesterday evening and it was a perfect evening for it too. Unfortunately I got out of work late and ended up doing dinner and heading for a stroll with Caz instead. I haven't missed a session yet this week and wasn't letting this go. I left for work early this morning and cycled a detour over the GLR half route on the mountain bike noting the mile markers. I guess I'll have to go back to working in miles on Sunday The bones of 25km done including some hopping over curbs and ramping over speed bumps Infinately more enjoyable than turbo...

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03-05-2012, 11:07	#1504
interested Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,751 Adverts \| Friends	deep sea free diver eh ? quality re: barca and swim imho its a tricky spot to swim - the year I did it there was alot of traffic (I was in the last swim wave) and alot of additional buoys in the water that made sighting critical and navigation a little more difficult than I usually find it. The morning of the race was very calm, little or no wind so it was pretty flat. That said, the beach itself and bay is prone to swells. Its a great location and quality venue for a race but I know in their first year for their HIM there was a descent swell in the water. Apart from the cheesy euro music the link below might be entertaining http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0f7nB7dV8c Mr JB and a few others Id imagine may have a different view on it - and Im pretty certain about 40 from Limerick Tri avoid a ash cloud to do the race a couple of years ago.

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jackyback Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Swimming/Cycling/Running Posts: 6,775 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah there can be a swell as there was for the HIM last year. From memory you swim into it for the first 200/300mtrs and take a right along the coast when it starts to settle. This may need to be done twice for the IM course. I seen it calm as well so its pot luck really. The wind can pick up on the out part of the bike course and but can be fast on the in part.

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Dory Dory Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,167 Adverts \| Friends	Maybe it's the foot hair and yellow nails that turns me off.