Wicked Pixie Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 IronMan ATX November 8, 2015 Fitness & Diet goals:Research Ironman training plan and IMPLEMENT!RUN - 40 miles per week (part of my 2015 miles in 2015)Bike- not sure how much yet- will edit STRENGTH TRAIN - 3x per week - will post workouts completed to be accountableDRINK MOAR WATER - minimum of 1 gal per day. (sub goal - drink LESS alcohol- empty calories make for a fluffy sleepy pixie!)Side QuestUPDATE BLOG - 2x per week - more =bonus pointsKeep up with Challenge threadWrite Sponsorship request letters and distribute. IronMan training and entry is freakin' expensive! 5 Quote Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Looks like you have got some amazing goals! I salute anyone who's shooting to complete an Ironman! I've done a couple of marathons and know a few ironfolks so I'll help with any questions or at least point you in a direction of answers. Other scouts have iron(wo)manned so they might have good tip too 1 Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looks like you have got some amazing goals! I salute anyone who's shooting to complete an Ironman! I've done a couple of marathons and know a few ironfolks so I'll help with any questions or at least point you in a direction of answers. Other scouts have iron(wo)manned so they might have good tip too I appreciate the help! With 4 marathons, a treadmill ultra and heaven knows how many short runs- I feel pretty good about the running part- Hubby bought me a new hybrid bike for my birthday and with a few customizations *should* be sufficient,and well, right now my swimming ability sits comfortably at a level "I won't drown, maybe" I'm clueless about transitions, and fueling, but I'm just at the beginning stages training so I'm certain I will gain loads of info to freak out about! 1 Quote Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm clueless about transitions, and fueling, but I'm just at the beginning stages training so I'm certain I will gain loads of info to freak out about!Brick workouts (bike+run/run+bike) are your friends and might be worth it to do a sprint tri to see how things go Fuel I'm not sure on ... as my marathon fueling was gels and such. Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 might be worth it to do a sprint tri to see how things go Clearly you're not familiar with my history of GO BIG OR GO HOME.... I'm pretty surprised that I'm not attempting the 140.6 as a first timer!!! 3 Quote Link to comment
Syren Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Triathlon Training Advice from a Lifeguard on the Swim Portion: Swim as much as you can -- preferably not just in the pool (great start) but where you will be racing. Swimming uses your biggest muscle groups and your core a lot but in a slightly different way than with running and biking, so it takes some getting used to. Worst thing about swimming is comfort -- you have to be extremely comfortable in the water to be a good swimmer. If you are terrified of drowning, it is a huge emotional and mental block. Maybe instead of thinking "I might not drown," change your perspective to "I can totally make it to the other end of the pool." As a start. Remember to start small and take lots of breaks when you start practicing. 25 yards/meters is nothing walking or running it, but water drags on you 4 to 42x (depending on your mass) as much as when you are on the ground surrounded by air. Do not let yourself get discouraged by the people around you. Most swimmers take months to become decent because we are primates, and we really are not good at the whole swimming thing. To help you out if you have a strong bike and running regime, rather than thinking about the swim as "I must be the fastest," think about it in terms of "I must have the best stroke." Stroke refinement lets you focus on something while you are swimming laps, and the better your stroke, the faster, more efficiently you will move through the water. Also -- practice taking bearings early and often. Swimming is more efficient with your head in the water, but in open water, you have no line on the bottom to guide you back to shore. Adjusting your stroke by having a rhythm count is really helpful to get into the habit of both breathing and taking your bearings. It is also helpful to not just swim freestyle. By changing up your stroke, such as practicing recovery strokes like breaststroke and backstroke, you can learn vital self rescue techniques as well as give your shoulders a break from the endless freestyle you will be doing in an Ironman. Breaststroke is also an excellent stroke to help with taking bearings. Sorry if all of this is old hat to you, you just seemed a little anxious about the swim portion in your introductory post. 3 Quote STRENGTH (0) | DEXTERITY (-1) | CONSTITUTION (1) | WISDOM (3) | INTELLIGENCE (3) | CHARISMA (2) Syren -- Chaotic Good -- Human Druish Ranger -- Current Challenge -- Battle Log Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Triathlon Training Advice from a Lifeguard on the Swim Portion: Sorry if all of this is old hat to you, you just seemed a little anxious about the swim portion in your introductory post.This is GREAT advice! Unfortunately I can not swim at the race location, that's a 2.5 hour drive hahaha! But all the tips are great.My first 'training' swim was 1200 meters in our lap pool, super challenging but it's a start. I have been terrified of open water since I was a little girl - my dad took us deep sea fishing and our boat took on water and we had to be rescued by the Coast Guard-So this is one of those "overcoming my fears" and "slaying dragons" things Quote Link to comment
Syren Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 This is GREAT advice! Unfortunately I can not swim at the race location, that's a 2.5 hour drive hahaha! But all the tips are great.My first 'training' swim was 1200 meters in our lap pool, super challenging but it's a start. I have been terrified of open water since I was a little girl - my dad took us deep sea fishing and our boat took on water and we had to be rescued by the Coast Guard-So this is one of those "overcoming my fears" and "slaying dragons" things That sounds like a traumatic memory. Is there an open water area where you might be able to practice in addition to your pool work? Quote STRENGTH (0) | DEXTERITY (-1) | CONSTITUTION (1) | WISDOM (3) | INTELLIGENCE (3) | CHARISMA (2) Syren -- Chaotic Good -- Human Druish Ranger -- Current Challenge -- Battle Log Link to comment
fearlesscreek Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 im impressed, pixie! you will rock this thing! Quote BE FEARLESSLY YOURSELF! current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/71119-fearless-creek-the-flab-fighter-diaries-20/ Link to comment
bgvanbur Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Awesome goals. While we all want you to succeed at your "Keep up with Challenge thread" goal, you should definitely focus on being IronMom and if you got time then update us Quote Level 26, Primal Ultra Trail Scout, Non-Binary Robot Link to comment
Terinatum Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Sub'dLooking forward to seeing your progressions.Best of Luck. Quote The Way Better Now than Back Then Better Now than Later On Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sooooo, I might be abandoning the Ironman already. Seems there may be something a little more Nerd-Worthy on the calendar. Time will tell. Still need to get my mileage, water and strength training in. Monday=rest day.Somebody drag my ass out of bed in the morning to run...mkaythx 1 Quote Link to comment
Terinatum Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Come into the morning air and battle with your demon.For I am the smoke dragon.Am I not your sworn enemy?Am I the reason you have come so far?Run with me and prove your worth,again and again! 2 Quote The Way Better Now than Back Then Better Now than Later On Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Come into the morning air and battle with your demon.For I am the smoke dragon.Am I not your sworn enemy?Am I the reason you have come so far?Run with me and prove your worth,again and again!This is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment
KillerGriller Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Check out http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/trainingplans-list.aspto get an idea on programming/creating a plan 1 Quote Scout: STR: 20.5 | DEX: 13 | STA: 28 | CON: 13.5 | WIS: 8 | CHA: 4http://51feetunder.wordpress.com/ - Running, Rock & Roll, Rock Climbing and PhotographyFitocracy ProfileTwitter Latest Challenge Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 So I've been thinking. If the Ironman is off the table, I need to readjust all zee goals here- To keep on track to reach miles for the year, I need to average nearly 50 miles a week. That's going to be tricky since starting Monday I go to 10 hour days M-Th (10 miles a day F-Su, then 5 a day on M-W???) Also, 10hour days are going to make squeezing strength training in very challenging. I am going to have to figure out a schedule for ALL aspects of life- down to dishes and laundry. Water...keep chugging..Blog..maybe a copy paste version of challenge updates with a few new content posts to keep the affiliates happy??? I really don't know how I'm going to manage, but I will just keep plugging along! 1 Quote Link to comment
KillerGriller Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Most often a full Ironman training cycle will take a full-year or more ramp up your volumes to the point where you can do the race and not die...too much. Also, most training cycles will have you do test races at the sprint/Olympic/halfIM level to give you exposure to race conditions etc. Why not alter the goal distance to Olympic or extend your timeline? Quote Scout: STR: 20.5 | DEX: 13 | STA: 28 | CON: 13.5 | WIS: 8 | CHA: 4http://51feetunder.wordpress.com/ - Running, Rock & Roll, Rock Climbing and PhotographyFitocracy ProfileTwitter Latest Challenge Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Most often a full Ironman training cycle will take a full-year or more ramp up your volumes to the point where you can do the race and not die...too much. Also, most training cycles will have you do test races at the sprint/Olympic/halfIM level to give you exposure to race conditions etc. Why not alter the goal distance to Olympic or extend your timeline?I was looking at the half. Finances are the determining factor- if the "other" opportunity is viable I'll only be able to afford one or the other- and the other is what I really really really want. I will still do an ironman, it just might not be this one Quote Link to comment
wildross Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hey there! Mattboy7 in the warriors did a tri last year as well. Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 got 7.7 miles in last night.Did 2.2 of those during a google hangout for XOJOsports.com (that was kinda cool!) No coffee today- super sleepy Gotta chug some water- can't sleep if I have to pee! Quote Link to comment
bgvanbur Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Triathlons are definitely pricey, that is one of the reason I love trail running so much. The cost of my upcoming 99 miler on trails is cheaper than the recommended donation amount for the road 5k I just did Quote Level 26, Primal Ultra Trail Scout, Non-Binary Robot Link to comment
msuroo Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hey, I heard there was an OG challenge happening over here.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Challenge thread Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Hey, I heard there was an OG challenge happening over here.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkhahahaha I heart you all so very much! I may completely switch gears...I'm sooooo indecisive Shhhh but the indecision leans toward making a warrior comeback- ahhhhhh shit Quote Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy first day y'all! I didn't spend anytime trying to adjust goals over the weekend. I did however spend a TON of time in the sun and pool. I'm a toasty pixie now for sure!I've got my meals planned and I'm feeling really good about that. The girls are at their advanced swim practice and I feel good that I insisted that they join the practice that includes cross training! Yay for active kids, even if it is by force lol! Truth is, they'll probably ask me to go to the pool when I get home! I'm going to bring my desk cycle back to work and figure out how to get situated so I don't crash my knees. I've got to get some kind of a calorie burn going during the day. The days are going to be long, so running may be limited to very minimal running miles. I plan on playing catch up during my week off next week. That's all for now folks- Quote Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 when I went to pick up the girls from swim I grabbed my desk cycle! Hooray for miles!What you can, when you can! 1 Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.