tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post8335548394233405101..comments2023-12-13T07:38:43.480-08:00Comments on Triathlon Tips: 6/10 - 6/16 - Professional Triathlete Training Log - Weekly Swim, Bike, and Run MilesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-47803814665010885142013-06-19T08:05:29.644-07:002013-06-19T08:05:29.644-07:00Thomas,
I echo Grant in congratulating you for the...Thomas,<br />I echo Grant in congratulating you for the Rockford Triathlon. It was dicey weather and you did a great job out there on the course despite conditions. I hope you come back in the years to come!<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-15962194735810072512013-06-17T10:55:22.745-07:002013-06-17T10:55:22.745-07:00Grant:
Was just trying to stay upright as well bu...Grant:<br /><br />Was just trying to stay upright as well but have to hammer the bike as that is what I do and where I can do well. Did roll into the ditch twice though - need to continue to work on bike handling. All my long rides are done on IMWI course - I'll see you out there.<br /><br />-TGThomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-4559946574284636522013-06-17T08:48:33.636-07:002013-06-17T08:48:33.636-07:00Congrats on the win this weekend! It was great hav...Congrats on the win this weekend! It was great having a real live pro come race with us! Can't believe you "hammered" that bike! I was cautious to say the least with the rain and RVs to dodge! As one of the local racers it has been great to see this race grow; nearly doubled with the addition of the college kids. Thanks for coming out!<br /><br />We have a small group training for IMWI here in Rockford and was hoping to chat with you for a bit at the race. If you're ever back in the area and looking for a group to train with, look me up. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04608298378748317836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-73262343694684732072013-06-16T21:51:30.439-07:002013-06-16T21:51:30.439-07:00Justin - Motivation is never an issue and I'm ...Justin - Motivation is never an issue and I'm not entirely sure where this comes from but I have some thoughts. Part of this has to do with the fact that I never do group training so summoning motivation to go out for hard training sessions in tough conditions is way more difficult than actually going to an organized event with competition. Also, many individuals I talk to have to train with others, but IMO that creates a weakness in their character. It also results in often pushing too hard in training, and then not hard enough when they do train by themselves. This is a recipe for injury, inconsistency, and thus slow growth.<br /><br />Also, I really should put race in quotes as there are very few times I actually race at max capacity for a given duration. In general I look at racing as trying to improve fitness for that race where you lay it all on the line. We only have so many times to dig deep and by just skimming the surface I have done exactly what I need to do to raise my fitness, while staying mostly injury free, and keeping that inner fire burning. <br /><br />Although yesterday I was at the Rockford triathlon today I have no DOMS whatsoever and the reason for this is simply that it wasn't a super hard effort. The bike was the greatest effort and I would be lucky to put out 80% of my FTP when it should be closer to 92%. Many of my efforts are this way and I can objectively try to quantify this by looking at the cheer/be cheered ratio of my competitors. It is very rare that I am actually cheered by a competitor or even a participant that is racing (ie. not just to finish), even after I have cheered them on. I know there have been enough people cheered/encouraged mid-race by myself. You simply can't do this when you are scraping at the bottom. If anything you can make the argument that I don't race hard enough, but IMO this has been the key to my longevity and ability to bounce back both mentally and physically.Thomas Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201737621337374644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585977526609462673.post-40654323788295514122013-06-16T20:05:10.509-07:002013-06-16T20:05:10.509-07:00You do so many races how do you go about staying f...You do so many races how do you go about staying fresh and motivated?Justin Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090279791603164610noreply@blogger.com