first triathlonites 2006-07

[Bikingmomof3]

I am glad to know that at least my alternate side breathing is "normal". I was too embarassed to ask.

[light_sabe_r]

Hehehe.

Sorry for the confusion about which side to breathe on, I was just repeating what I had drummed into me at school. (therefore I'm a righty, and wwen I got to highschool everyone else was a rightie breather too)

But still give the kickboard thing a try!

[tygab]

hmmm... I am realizing I don't know very much about swimming from this thread. my pool time could be quite interesting. I think I am a left breather but it's been so long since I've done any pool training I can't be sure. I definitely will be trying light's kickboard drill. I am hoping to pick up a DVD or two on technique also.

my sis and I went for a run today, on some very hilly terrain near her house. Got my HR well above my usual. I enjoy being able to join her on her runs, instead of waiting for her to come back! She did run ahead of me most of the time, but it was still a lot of fun.

[KSH]

Swimming and Breathing.

I was a competitive swimmer. I only breathed on my right side, and try as I might, I still just breathe on my right side.

It's just how I swim, and it works just fine for me. I'm not a slow swimmer... and I typically come out of the water top 3 in my age group.

Look, do what feels comfortable. That's my motto.

I will say this though, I can get a bit of neck cramp swimming long distances and only breathing on that side.

Also, if you can breathe on both sides comfortably, when needed, you can breathe on the side where the waves are NOT hitting you in the face.

[Crankin]

Tasha, are we still on for running next Sat., the 2nd? I will be well rested (ha) because I haven't done any running in awhile. My bike just keeps calling me. I will do some running over the holiday. What I've noticed is that since I got my trainer and some weights at home I have hardly been to the health club. I do miss the social aspects, since I've known some of these people for 10 years, but it's nice to know that I can stay fit with the mini gym in my loft. Maybe one day we can run and then you can come over and do one of the Cyclo Core DVDs.

Robyn

[tygab]

Tasha, are we still on for running next Sat., the 2nd? I will be well rested (ha) because I haven't done any running in awhile. My bike just keeps calling me. I will do some running over the holiday. What I've noticed is that since I got my trainer and some weights at home I have hardly been to the health club. I do miss the social aspects, since I've known some of these people for 10 years, but it's nice to know that I can stay fit with the mini gym in my loft. Maybe one day we can run and then you can come over and do one of the Cyclo Core DVDs.

Robyn

Absolutely - sorry for the response delay, have been busy with the family. But yes, let's plan to run. I admire you're still out biking, I just can't motivate to ride outside at this time of year. I would love to do a DVD exchange with you (temporary), for trainer variety, if you're interested. I don't know the cyclo core routines at all but I am hoping to get a few over the holidays. ;^)

My activity log while here this week (Sat to Sat): 1 5k, 1 local hilly run, 1 ~3hr snowshoe outing, 1 day downhill skiing, and 1 attempt at snowboarding (took my first lesson today and man was that a lot of work! mostly getting up after falling, and completely different from skiing Fortunately it was really soft snow.). So not bad for a week - I wouldn't mind having more weeks like this anyway - lots of fun and variety. Tomorrow is a rest (and travel) day. I love it out here, hope I can get back soon....

[Crankin]

I finally went running yesterday, as I didn't want to take the time for a ride (though I did do a mtb ride on Wed..). I think I ran about 3 miles, but I don't know the exact mileage, since I did a warm up and cool down, too. Anyway, the "running time" was about 31.5 minutes. I tried to go slower, too, so I guess I'm on target. I didn't feel as wiped out as the last longer run. The flexibility DVD must be helping, because my groin didn't hurt, although my right shin is a bit sore today. I managed to run up 3/4 of my hill, very slowly, but still running. Will try running again on Tuesday.

Going for a short ride today and a longer one toimorrow. Sixty degrees!!

Robyn

[eclectic]

hmmm... I am realizing I don't know very much about swimming from this thread.

Start talking about running technique and I will be totally in the dark - in fact if anyone has anything to share bring it on!