winter boredom
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Sully800 posted 27 weeks ago.
Running can be mimicked very closely by aqua jogging. I've never liked it much but its THE BEST cross training to do if you have a running injury. And if its just winter and you don't like running on a treadmill I suppose it could be a good substitute as well.
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RV posted 27 weeks ago.
I'll run outside all winter - dress properly and the cold/snow/ice not really a problem.
Get some rollers to go along with the trainer for the bike. Many will use mountain bikes for additional biking through the winter.
Of course, the pool is available.
I will cross-country ski for a good cross training workout.
And setting up the next season race and training schedules.
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TryScott posted 27 weeks ago.
I have 2 weeks of vacations planned to warm beaches, and I'm flirting around with http://www.P90X.com for another 13 weeks. P90X takes 1hr 20min per day, so I doubt I'd get much swim/bike/run in for those 3 months. Not too concerned about losing time in Tri's since my goals for 08 are to finish 4 or 5 olympic tri's, and finish my first marathon in Oct, all with zero injuries.
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brittda posted 27 weeks ago.
Here, I am able to swim, run and bike all winter which is nice. BUT I have lived where it was cold and snowy all winter (Alaska). You can run all winter (I always did) , xcountry ski, snowshoe, swim. In the rare event that it gets too cold to bike here (in other words if we have snow or ice) I pull out the cyclops for my bike and ride that for a while.
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Marvolo posted 27 weeks ago.
Running year-round is definitely doable. When it gets really icy, I would suggest throwing on a pair of Yaktrax or some similar product. With those and some good winter running clothes, you're all set.
Personally, I'm not sure how I will cope with workouts on the trainer, but at least with running I'm able to get outside. I think the key is to keep your schedule fairly flexible (ie, skipping that outdoor run and doing a ride on the trainer instead when there's freezing rain outside).
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Triguy98 posted 27 weeks ago.
You dont have active winter sports in your area? SC skiing is AWESOME for cross training. Snowshoeing is fantastic as well. I live in the wrong state for that stuff. Winter for us is "go long" season. We can actually run for a couple hours without dangers of heat exhaustion.
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nyfan21 posted 27 weeks ago.
sourbubblegum1;84440 wrote:
i get bored in the winter when its snow and ice on the ground and i cant cycle, rollerblade, or anything. how do you guys stay in shape and train in the winter? i guess i can still swim and run but sometimes its even dangerous to run when theres ice on the sidewalks. What other ideas are there besides the stationary bike and the treadmill :(
Go rent a few Warren Miller films this weekend and just watch them...After go directly to the nearest ski/board shop and grab either a Snowboard or some skis(I recommend Snowboarding). To me there is nothing like flying down the moutain listening to music boarding....you will be hooked. Let it snow!!!!
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psychosyd posted 27 weeks ago.
It is all about the XC. Try to get out a couple times a week during the winter. Big pool time as well.
I run outside all year (in the snowmobile tracks in the winter).
I also enjoy indoor rock climbing as well. Just something a little different.
i get bored in the winter when its snow and ice on the ground and i cant cycle, rollerblade, or anything. how do you guys stay in shape and train in the winter? i guess i can still swim and run but sometimes its even dangerous to run when theres ice on the sidewalks. What other ideas are there besides the stationary bike and the treadmill :(