mon-goose Posted December 12, 2016 Posted December 12, 2016 I seldom do brick sessions. now an again I might run to gym, do a spin session and run home and that's it... too damn lazy to run after cycling how far is gym from you though
IceCreamMan Posted January 4, 2017 Author Posted January 4, 2017 Well, after a HUGE December training month I have now come down with serious flu which is a bastard to shake. So no training for the last 3 days but I guess the silver lining is that I needed the rest anyway. Just hope to shake it off sharp sharp. December was by far the largest training month ever for me. 12 weekends left until Ironman, my events leading up to PE are: 1. 8 Jan - Kudos 15 km run (on condition I shake this flu) 2. 15 Jan Dischem 21 km run 3. 21 Jan - 5 km Heia swim 4. 29 Jan - Johnson crane hire marathon 5. 12 Feb - Midmar mile. Not 100% sure of this one as yet to be honest. 6. 5 march - Durban ultra then will do a cycle race at some point just lots of training really. While I don't realistically think I will be faster in 2017 than 2016 it would be nice to make some gains. my motto for IM PE 2017 is comfort...I want to be as damn comfortable as possible for the entire event Got all my bits an bobs ready for PE, hotel booked an paid for etc so now its just focus on training time.
_David_ Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Was suffering from serious FOMO so here we go... I have entered
IceCreamMan Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 Was suffering from serious FOMO so here we go... I have entered Each year i always promise myself and the wife its the last one....yeah right.... Good luck. its going to be a great day out and the wind aint gonna blow either...moderate temps and a very friendly crowd....
shaper Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Well, after a HUGE December training month I have now come down with serious flu which is a bastard to shake. So no training for the last 3 days but I guess the silver lining is that I needed the rest anyway. Just hope to shake it off sharp sharp. December was by far the largest training month ever for me. 12 weekends left until Ironman, my events leading up to PE are: 1. 8 Jan - Kudos 15 km run (on condition I shake this flu)2. 15 Jan Dischem 21 km run3. 21 Jan - 5 km Heia swim4. 29 Jan - Johnson crane hire marathon5. 12 Feb - Midmar mile. Not 100% sure of this one as yet to be honest.6. 5 march - Durban ultra then will do a cycle race at some point just lots of training really. While I don't realistically think I will be faster in 2017 than 2016 it would be nice to make some gains. my motto for IM PE 2017 is comfort...I want to be as damn comfortable as possible for the entire event Got all my bits an bobs ready for PE, hotel booked an paid for etc so now its just focus on training time.Average December training, focused more on pacing on bike and run. Did more running than usual. Now into my 12 week training plan which will hopefully have me strong and ready for PE As for lead up events:1. 15 Jan - Dischem 21km2. 29 Jan - EL 70.33. 12 Feb - Midmar4. 5 March - Durban Ultra (still deciding)5. 18 March - Om Die Dam 21km Just got to organise the bike transport closer to the time else all ready
@ndy Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I have had a good training block over December. I haven't put on any weight which is a first. I'm a bit short on events building up to PE. Apart from a select few MTB marathons, I'll be doing; 1. ITU Cape Town2. Sanlam Cape Mile3: Grabouw Xterra. I might try and put in a run event too but not being a runner I don't know of many in the Cape. I'm loving the build up to this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
shaper Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I might try and put in a run event too but not being a runner I don't know of many in the Cape. I'm loving the build up to this. download the app Run SA https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.runsa&hl=en https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/run-sa/id1061067699?mt=8 Will give you info on running events in WC and if not the contact details then can google the event to find out more with regard to registering and entering Else you can also check on the Nedbank runner guide http://www.runnersguide.co.za/ which will give you the comprehensive list of running events for the year
travisza Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Pretty good December for me training wise. No events entered so far between now and PE. Might do Buffelspoort ultra on 19 Feb, but havent made my mind up yet. Not sure if its worth doing a half from a training point of view. It'll be my first full so pretty nervous already
Collen Future Fit Sports Coach Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Entered my FIRST IronMan 2017 at PLZ --> Nervous and Excited
IceCreamMan Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 Entered my FIRST IronMan 2017 at PLZ --> Nervous and ExcitedI reckon you will be fine. Nerves are there no matter how many times you start n IM as nothing is guaranteed but you should be fine. Pace cleverly and go.
@ndy Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 download the app Run SA https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.runsa&hl=en https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/run-sa/id1061067699?mt=8 Will give you info on running events in WC and if not the contact details then can google the event to find out more with regard to registering and entering Else you can also check on the Nedbank runner guide http://www.runnersguide.co.za/ which will give you the comprehensive list of running events for the yearCool thanks shaper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
_David_ Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 Well, after a HUGE December training month I have now come down with serious flu which is a bastard to shake. So no training for the last 3 days but I guess the silver lining is that I needed the rest anyway. Just hope to shake it off sharp sharp. December was by far the largest training month ever for me. 12 weekends left until Ironman, my events leading up to PE are: 1. 8 Jan - Kudos 15 km run (on condition I shake this flu)2. 15 Jan Dischem 21 km run3. 21 Jan - 5 km Heia swim4. 29 Jan - Johnson crane hire marathon5. 12 Feb - Midmar mile. Not 100% sure of this one as yet to be honest.6. 5 march - Durban ultra then will do a cycle race at some point just lots of training really. While I don't realistically think I will be faster in 2017 than 2016 it would be nice to make some gains. my motto for IM PE 2017 is comfort...I want to be as damn comfortable as possible for the entire event Got all my bits an bobs ready for PE, hotel booked an paid for etc so now its just focus on training time. My events building up to PE: 15 Jan - Trinity Triathlon in Germiston21 Jan - 3 km Heia swim29 Jan - 70.3 EL12 Feb - PnP 21km Not a 100% sure of the Heia swim, I picked up a stomach-bug there in December with my last open water swim.
IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 My events building up to PE: 15 Jan - Trinity Triathlon in Germiston 21 Jan - 3 km Heia swim 29 Jan - 70.3 EL 12 Feb - PnP 21km Not a 100% sure of the Heia swim, I picked up a stomach-bug there in December with my last open water swim. Never had an issue at Heia, with the recent rains I would think the water would be clean too. I believe it is billed as the cleanest water in Gauteng currently. Missed the Kudos run due to flu, just getting over it so taking it easy, will put the hammer down once I feel 100%. Going from 13 to 15 hour weeks to a 2 hour week is incredibly depressing but nothing else for it and I guess the downtime will do my body and mind good. 11 weekends left, effectively 10 for training and the 11th for tapering. of those 11 I have 2 where I will be out of action completely due to other factors so only 9 weekend left for me. 82 days til IM ...**** that's nerve racking
IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 how far is gym from you though ooops, sorry missed this question. Its around 3.5 km's from my house to the gym. I generally take a slightly longer route to run to gym so the run is longer than 30minutes for Discovery points purposes ...
Wheelsuck Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 What's the deal with the Bike route, Same as 2016?
travisza Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 What's the deal with the Bike route, Same as 2016? Just jumping onto your question....anyone have a strava file for the route?
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