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trainDaBrain posted 3 years ago.
Nice post! :) and I'm going to be so like: man I SO replied to her posts!
Well I have a guy's perspective and I'll wait to add my thoughts until more estrogen-centric replies come in. But you have more than most when it comes to kicking butt: it's all about desire and the need to move. My only recommendation while you're planning your next season: check out Joe Friel's book: "Going Long". I also just picked up Ken's book on running. Reading time! With chocolate cake, some ice cream, maybe a bit of port.
Have fun!
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outdoorgirl posted 3 years ago.
Here is an estrogen post...I agree w/TraindaBrain. Maybe get a book. Joe Friels Triathlete Bible. Either that or join a team or hire a coach. I just completed my first tri on Sunday and I was with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. They will train you up to a 1/2 Ironman. Great training and schedules...good coaching support. My husband uses Joe Friels Cycling book and bases his off season training off that and he consistently places top three in his age group.
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Star posted 3 years ago.
ok cowgirl...first...stop freakin out! i only did two sprints before i did two 1/2-iron distances, then went for my first Ironman this summer...all in less than 2 years. i moved a little fast, but like you i knew i could do it. so...relax. YOU CAN DO IT!
as for the training part, i hooked up with a guy in a local triathlon club that had finished a couple of 1/2's and IM's so i felt like he was a sufficient coach (til he bailed on me 3 months before IM!!!) i followed Ironman's Start to Finish for the rest of my IM training (doing what i could handle) and that worked well. i bet there's other books for the 1/2 since that seems to be a popular distance.
as for nutrition, i take GNC's ultra mega green (hope you like neon yellow pee!) and use whey protein for recovery. just started Hammer products and like them very much. there are so many resources for nutrition, and i'm sure you're going to get lots of ideas here....just remember that every individual is different, and what may work for some meaty man may not work for you :rolleyes:
in training for IM, i got down to 16% body fat just by training alone ( well...ok, i stopped drinking except for a glass of red wine if my husband complained too much) but eating was part of my training! yaahhooo! your local gym should be able to do a body fat test and help you with the weights regime.
i guess it also matters when your 1/2 is going to be... if you're already psyched about the challenge...you're hooked like the rest of us and you're going to kick A*@!!!
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Half Iron Man-sounds intimidating. I love it.
Here is my situation. Take it as you see it ladies. Need your help on this one. (guys too if you really want to).
To start off with, I'm a very athletic individual. I know inside and out that I can complete this race and with either pain (aches) or ease. The fact of the matter is, I've only done 3 sprints and yet finished 2nd in my age group all times and lowering my times each time. Anyways, the thought came upon my while my friend calls and he always asks if I'll do a Half Iron w/ him next year. I groan and what not only b/c I think I suck and ya'll know how it goes. I'm convienced I can and for those who do know me out there I will accomplish w/ a 110% effort. Now, my plan is to complete an International Race to get the feeling of the "greatness" I'll be heading towards so it wouldn't be like I would throw my butt in and go for it. (I honestly would but I wanna do as best as I can with this).
Now, base training and what not. I'm taking 3 weeks off of takin' it easy, sorta eatin' foods I shouldn't (*and it is just awesome!) but when the time comes I'm there ya know? I know I can go other places on-line for ideas/thoughts for trianing but I feel comfortable on here. Is there a way anyone can send me a workout type thing for base training? Meaning, what can I do to build up on all the areas, what workouts would you prefer, lifiting anything (i am so ready to start busting out in the gym), just ANYTHING of thoughts on what the hell I'm supposed to do. I have no clue and if I traine the way I do for a sprint, I won't be up to the challange as I should be. I hope ya'll understand on where I'm coming at. I need to be taken under a wing it seems, show the ropes, let me know what it is I have to do ( female likewise ) on what to focus on and get better at. (agg, so much!)
My other question is w/ powders and pills. I take B vitamens and One A Day (women's) and I want more. I'm a gym nut. I want muscle. I am ready to do whatever it takes to gain on muscle and tone up my body and loose mommy whatever. (I know that doesn't have anything to do with it but adding that in motivates me) I was wondering what any of you women out there recommend for muscle gain? Vitamens? Drinks? Anything? I usually don't take crap like that but I'm not goofin' around, just need to lean toward somethin'.
I hope I'm not sounding stupid or whatever. I have no idea on what I should be doing and to start training now w/ Fall and Winter approaching-ANY IDEAS WILL HELP! =)
Workouts, Vitamens/Pills, Lifting= guide me Trifuelers to become a champ!
To e-mail me with workouts/lifting stuff:
Just think about it, ya'll will see my name on TV running an Iron Man and you'll be like, "I so e-mailed that chick stuff to make her become what she is." (lol)
It will happen.