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shotgunmcos wrote: »Well done on the progress El D. Considering the course was a couple of minsd slower due to the changed swim that result is even better.
Your run off the bike does not reflect the run training you are doing. The cramps no doubt cost you a bit. Sucks. Hate cramps!
The cramping. I got/get them a lot in my calves after the swim and mounting the bike and also after T2. Escpecially in hot weather. Lots of different remedies suggested to me including downing a tin of chopped tomatoes before a race!! Anyway 2 things spring to mind.
1) Hydration. What colour was your pee that morning. I used to think I was hydrated but it was interesting to have Bambaata stay with me for a couple of days last month. The water bottle never left his hand the night before and morning of the race. Constant sipping.
2) That set off 300s/200s on the track on thursday. Bit of a spicy session for the legs to recover from in time for an Olympic Tri methinks...
Anyway its all a learning process and fun too. As you said the great thing about the sport is that good honest hard work and smart training will yield dividends. As for the remedies, good luck discovering the method that works for you for those darn cramps.
Well done again. Onwards and upwards.. lets see what the future holds!
Thanks MCOS. I think perhaps you are right re the 200/30 on the track. I don't think they would have been a problem normally but seeing as it was my first run session in 3 weeks it probably was the cause. I felt I may have pushed it just a touch too much on my return week.
I was actually well hydrated, I always am! Bottle of water is always close to me, race week or not.
Me actually thinks this will sort itself out as my body gets used to the training again. Like I said before it has never been a problem for me before.
Macanri thanks for your suggestions also. I do the Berocca thing before races as I swear by them. These Nuun tabs I've heard alot of, what are they about? Do they help replace salt in the body?
Ok so since Saturday.....
Sunday Day of rest and recovery. Had a BBQ on Saturday and enjoyed kicking back. I was very stiff/sore on Sunday.
Monday Up at 5:30am, drove to the pool.....totally forgot it was a bank holiday and there was no training
NAC wasn't open for another few hours so headed back to bed and didn't get up till 9:30 (had a grind at 10). Then off home to the GF's parents gaf and that was it for the day. Meant to do a long easy run but I was still very sore so I decided at this stage best just rest.
Tues 8th - Swim/Core Work
LC NAC 2000m straight, easy, concentrating on stroke. 40min 32sec
Core Workout Good core workout and stretch, actually felt great after it. Legs felt alot better after. Enjoy this session and will be doing it 3 times a week.
Nap time 12:00 - 12:30 - great power nap, hope to get one most days now.
By the way I am doing my first club cycle race tomorrow eve, it is a 40k TT, any advice would be greatly accepted. It is handicapped so I will be sent off in the first group. Should I then try to latch onto the other groups as they pass by?0 -
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shotgunmcos wrote: »Midday power naps... jealous isn't a word :rolleyes:
Weds morning 9th June
75m x 10 off 1:45
1) 1:22
2) 1:27
3) 1:22
4) 1:24
5) 1:22
6) 1:26
7) 1:22
8) 1:24
9) 1:22
10) 1:27
400m x 3 off 8:15
1) 7:52
2) 7:47
3) 7:50
75m BC/Kick/FS off 15 sec rest
2,700m in total.
Good session. Times are still down on a month ago but to be expected. Swim fitness seems to be the one you lose the fastest and then the hardest to get back.
I also want to at this time access/re-access the seasons goals, training objectives and my A races
Just a reminder of the season goals and then where I am with them:
1) Obtain 650 points-Top 20 in Age Groups Too early to say yet. Only one NS race complete (missed Valentia)
2) Finish in the top 30% in Hell of the West 2010 Again too early, if I was doing it oday I certainly won't make it....but I'm not :rolleyes:
3) Finish in the top 30% in the Euro Champs Age Group Not long now to find out
Ok, not sure if this is the right thing to do at this stage but going to add two more.
4) Finish a half ironman (groomsport) This will be torture for me
5) Finish in top 50% in the World Champs Age Group My new second half of the season goal
A reminder of my training objectives and where I am with them:
1) Do a 20k TT in under 32 mins Still not done, will be tough to do this in a tri, might have to try it myself one day
2) Feel stronger climbing hills by May Done, much stronger this year
3) Run a 90 min half marathon Will give this a tilt in Dublin in September
4) Run a 45 min 10k in a triathlon Thought this would definitely happen in Athy but pneumonia/cramps put paid to that. So either DCT or Budapest, or both
Season A races (as of Feb)
1) Hell of the West
2) Euro Champs Age Group 2010
3) Half Iron man* (Kenmare or Groomsport)
Revised A races:
1) Hell of the West
2) Euro Champs Age Group 2010
3) World Champs Age Group 2010
Ok so still a lot to play for. A lot to be gained yet.0 -
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3,000m Time 10min 36sec; Pace 3:32/km
7 and a half laps of the track. First track race of this type, 800m previously in May being my only other. Ass still sore from the cycle Can I go faster yes but I really feel not tonight. It was the second lap when I got going and by then a lad of similar speed as me was just too far ahead. End up 6 secs behind him, great having someone to push you but I left it too late. Great session though. 
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Just catching up on your log now. Congrats on getting a slot in Budapest. How do you get picked for events like that? Do you apply or are you approached?
Looks like you're back on form after the bout of illness. That's very encouraging. I guess having lots of time on your hands at the moment will really accelerate the training too. :cool:
Good luck on Sunday.
Well P. Thanks. You apply for a place P, open to everyone. 20 places per AG per event (olympic/sprint) is up for grabs. So I got in by only doing 4 NS races last year, still good enough for 44 in my AG so I chanced my arm! Hoping to be top 20 this year though
There are other ways to qualify too, finishing top 5 in certain races. Check out the link re this.....
http://www.triathlonireland.com/staticpages/index.php?page=20090429133707725
Go for it!! You racing sunday dude?0 -
Friday 11th June
Warm Up 200m Time 3:46
100m x 10 FS off 2min
1. 1:47
2. 1:50
3. 1:51
4. 1:49
5. 1:50
6. 1:53
7. 1:53
8. 1:52
9. 1:51
10. 1:50
100m x 10 50 kick/50 FS off 2:25 coming in between 2:10 - 2:15
50m BC
50m x 12 Pull off 1 min coming in between 50 sec - 55 sec
Breathing to the left x 6/to the right x 6
Total 2,850
Tough session but beginning to really feel strong again. 100m are way down on Aprils, I really hope with hard work alone I can turn this around before Athlone. 0 -
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Distance 11.25km Time 49:53; Pace 4:26/km Ave/Max HB 158/169
Kinda felt good doing this run this afternoon so didn't really hold back all that much. It isn't a long run but it is my first of this distance in a while, like I said at the weekend, I've neglected my endurance runs. I will up the distance each week to a max of 18km. Felt good, and a really good weeks training thus far 0 -
2hrs 30min is some result for a man recovering from recent dose of pnemonia!! - fair play
2 min cramp break on the bike and you still managed to post a pb and a high ranking
Delighted for you with your Budapest slot as well - look forward to it
(just catching up now!)
Do you think that Kilkee might negatively impact on your performance in Athlone? Or maybe Kilkee is the more important one for you?shotgunmcos wrote: »I was going to ask about your approach to these too. 2 'A' goals a week apart.
Are you planning to go all out in Kilkee? Its a very tough race and even more so if its is a hot day like last year. I spent May last year recovering from a chest infection (2 rounds of antib's) and although I was fine to race it knocked the stuffing out of me for weeks
Cheers Dusty, ya it felt great (all be it very painful:rolleyes:) to be back racing again, thats why I do this sport (this might answer your/MCOS's question, in part anyway)
Last year I was nowhere near as prepared as I am this year for Kilkee. Last year Kilkee killed me, I couldn't imagine it to be ever that bad again. I know what to expect this year after last. Even though it was like hell on earth last year, I still turned around and did my best sprint distance of the year in Athlone the very next week! So, again, being better prepared this year should leave me fine to compete at my best in Athlone.
I based, like many triathletes on here, my training plan on The Training Bible book. In it it sates that when peaking it is possible to do two A races on back to back weekends. You must also remember that on those two weeks I will lessen the volume and what I do will be of a high intensity, low volume type. Hope this answers the very very valid question and please criticise if ye feel I am wrongSavage TT EL D, i know you havent done huge amount of cycling this year but you must have last year or in a former life. thats a great time.
Thanks Kenny. I was very happy with that. The truth is, this year like last year I really have done feck all on the bike. Now I tend to forget my turbo milage which I a good bit during the winter, but nothing compared to others. Last March was the first time I cycled in about 10 years. I plan doing alot between now and this time next year, perhaps this is where I could save minutes!;)I'm not racing on Sunday but I'll be there as a spectator. Saving myself for Kilkee...LOL
TBH, I think the price is a bit steep so I didn't even contemplate entering. Must bring the camera on Sunday actually. Best of luck.
Nice 3k time there. Fair play. :cool:
Thanks P. I was very happy with my 3k TT.
I will be the one with the blue/white Giant Trinity 0, with silly teardrop blue helmet....feel free to say hello!;)0 -
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