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AMEN.

Pool swim today with a bit of endurance work. Usual 600yd warmup done as 2swim,2kick,2pull, then main set of 1x500, 2x100, 1x500 on 15sec rest. 1800 yds total.

@DiscusTank5 - I tend to agree. Most people thinking about doing a triathlon can bike a little and run a little, but far fewer have a swimming background. And most events include an open water swim - that is the BIG fear inducing factor, IMO. Not simply because of the need to swim the distance continuously, but also due to…

Got out for a nice midweek ride with 2 friends. Covered 29 miles in just under two hours. Nice easy 15mph pace through a largely wooded route. We saw several large club groups of cyclists out tonight. Mild temps and long hours of daylight made it a perfect night to ride.

Pool swim this morning, 1600 yds total. My typical warmup routine of 600 yds done as 2 swim, 2 kick, 2 pull, then main set of 2 x 100 on 10R, right into 2 x400 on 20R. Garmim said I'm "Maintaining", so I'd better step it up. ;)

@DiscusTank5 - Big Congrats! Well Done. And first place is first place! The real goal in triathlon for most folks is to simply make it across the finish line with a smile. You certainly did that! It sounds like you executed your race plan very well and enjoyed the positive vibes of the race participants. That's one of my…

I did no training the last two days due to normal life conflicts and some pouring rain. Got out this morning for a 90 minute run. Used a 4:1 run/walk method that kept my HR low (120-130). I love my Fenix6 display that gives a color coded icon next to the BPM as you run, plus the color bar to keep track of time in different…

Rode my usual weekday hour long bike ride. 16miles in 58 minutes. Somewhat windy and chilly, but still great to ride outside.

Gym session yesterday morning, tempo style run today. Went for 40 minutes alternating between 4 minutes at my tempo pace, followed by 1 minute of easy jogging recovery. I'm still painfully slow, but Garmin is calling the workout productive, so we'll see. ;)

@nossmf, you raise an interesting point about going too hard during race week. This has hurt many athletes, even pros like Lionel Sanders, who admitted to going way too hard the week before the IM world championship in Kona. I also agree with your comment that longer events typically need a longer taper. The tricky part is…

Short lap swim at noon today. Quick 1200 yds was all I had time for. Got outside for a 4 mile trail run this evening. It was very nice in the woods tonight. No mosquitos to speak of. Trainer session tomorrow am.

At the insistence of some friends, I registered for and joined a large group ride yesterday that was titled " Bikes and Beers" and was sponsored by a local brewery. I drove an hour to get there for the 8am 45 mile group start. I hadn't slept well and the route was sort of boring, so I skipped the final loop and headed back…

In the exercise tab, there are entries for cycling. Just fill in the number of minutes and speed(10-12mph, 14,-16mph, etc.) to get the MFP calorie estimate.

Spring weather seems to have finally settled in around here. This afternoon, my friend and I did a short, tempo style bike/run session. Bike workout was 48 minutes with some climbing at an overall 16.5mph pace. We jumped off and went right into a transition run, my first run off the bike this year. Only 15 minutes of…

Whoa. Those routes look like they'd deliver some major pain. By comparison, I believe the Ironman St George full bike course is 7900 feet of climbing over 112 miles.

Rest day yesterday. Started at the gym early this morning with trainer. Noon was a PT session, then a lap swim in the pool. 1600 yds, simply 10 x100's after my normal 600 yds of warmup. Seeing steady improvement in the shoulder, both in increased mobility and regained strength. We're also working on my traps and left side…

Weekly long ride today. Sunny and windy conditions for an out and back ride. The out portion is a slow grind with a lot of gradual elevation gain, 2550 ft total ascent. The return trip was much more fun and faster due to the net downhill. We covered 55 miles in 3:14:00, for a 17mph average. Power meter data yielded a 1,793…

Missed my noon swim yesterday, as my half day subbing job turned into a full day. This morning's 80 minute trail run was a real treat in perfect spring weather. I'm finally encouraged by my improving fitness. Did the run as 14:1 run/walk through the woods, covering 6 miles at a Z2 effort (120-125bpm). I've got another…

I've done a number of running and triathlon races at various distances. A couple that were memorable include the Mt Charleston half marathon, which is a downhill race held just outside of Las Vegas. My friends ran the full marathon there as a Boston qualifier. That downhill run was a quad killer, lol. Most of my races are…

Another PT session today, continuing work on mobilizing the shoulder. I can feel the progress. This afternoon, I put on my full winter riding kit: jacket, long pants, shoe covers, balaclava and gloves. I needed all of it during the hour ride. Temps were around 50, but wind and several cold rain showers made it feel like…

Productive day, starting with a personal trainer workout this morning. I didn't do any of the pressing movements, in order to protect my tender shoulder, but everything else was ok. I also had a therapy session at noon that really helped loosen the scapula and give more vertical range of motion to my left arm. Tonight, I…

@nossmf Congrats, there's no better feeling than resuming full scale work after a long rehab and realizing that you are fully healed. Being injured is the worst. I've been there a few times and it seems like recovery takes forever when you're sidelined. Glad you're 100%.

Today was a swim workout. Left shoulder was fine during an easy paced effort (2:10/100yds). 1900 yds total, done as 600 warmup (2swim/2kick/2pull) then 12 x 100's on 15 sec recovery. 100 cool down. Hope to get out for a ride later if the weather holds.

I'd suggest that the question is more precisely: "How much should you weigh?", since your initial question suggests "running comfortably" as a desired end state. That requires a bit more information and your definition of comfort will evolve as you gain run fitness. Finally, you'll probably reach a point where easy runs…

@drmwc - I second Ann's comment above. No way you pass for unfit......or old, lol. Rainy day, so no bike ride. Went out for an hour trail run instead. Slow, easy paced, but I got it done. PT is helping with my left shoulder pain. She determined that beyond the calcium deposit identified via Xray, my scapula was pushed…

Try Body Glide on arms/legs, and/or Aquaphor on soft tissue areas......

As others have said, your goal is a good one! Very achievable in 18 months with a consistent effort. I agree with other responders who suggest losing the weight early in the training process. It will not only make running less taxing, but it is usually easier to function in a calorie deficit when your training mileage is…

I'm very sure that I'm not at all cool. My guess is that you're hoping to build fitness and perhaps achieve weight loss. If that is true, I'd offer two very simple thoughts: 1. Start small, be consistent. Success comes from forming a new habit and that takes some time. 2. Discipline beats motivation......every time. Best…

WOW. I'm tired just reading this. Nice!

Regarding first bolded comment: Running a complete half marathon is a longish effort (1:30-2:30 typically, depending on your pace), so I assume that you consumed a gel or two in addition to water. In triathlon, your fueling needs are going to be elevated, since you start the bike leg after completing a swim(say 15-25…