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So here's an idea, buy a turbo trainer (indoor static bike gizmo) use that to get decently fit, then enter some short Sportive rides (mass participation rides) - riding with other people in an organised event is probably going to help provide the safety net that aids you getting back in the saddle.

A glass of milk and re-hydration soon after you stop does more for soreness than anything else. Cool down if you are prone to low blood pressure or just want to literally 'cool down'! I don't believe it does anything to help recovery unless your at an elite level.

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If you just want to be able to run a bit faster in the near future then speed work will do that. But it's easily reversible when you stop the speed work. To get fundamentally faster takes a lot of consistent running over time. Basically run more often and gradually increase your average weekly milage across the seasons.…

Yes, a bit of drizzle on my ride but mainly I was getting wet during set up. You did great to deal with it so well.

Really glad you enjoyed it and you can always take pride in your achievement! Here's to the next race!

I started at 13:00, got round in an hour and 25 mins, which was ok for me especially as I have not swum or biked in a couple of months. But the wind made the bike much tougher than normal so not only would you be faster on a road bike but also faster on a normal weather day. Keep that In mind if you get the itch to try…

Yes, a combination of swimming and diet can be very effective. Go for it and enjoy your weightless journey :) Just a word of advice, the controlling diet part is actually key, because swimming may make you feel a bit hungrier than normal. As to how much you should swim? As much as is consistent with your lifestyle, by that…

Awesomely well done! I'm pretty sure I did the same triathlon as you :) and it was tough conditions, so allow yourself an extra amount of pride! I hope you caught the Tri bug!

Regarding the bike, first goal would be to increase time spent on the bike machine, but only up to the max you can spare within your lifestyle. Then next stage would be to gradually up the speed you peddle at. If you can gradually increase the speed and resistance you will gradually improve your fitness and endurance. That…

I find having a goal event always helps the most. Specifically you then can find a suitable schedule to train towards your goal event.. If you like spin, and are learning to run, then maybe target a future sprint triathlon as your goal event, this is not as hard core as it may sound, most people can complete a short…

I'm much more effective later in the day, I'm always sluggish and demotivated to exercise in the morning. I try and workout lunch times and early evening. Besides, if I burn it up first thing in the morning I often crash and burn in the afternoon at work.

Your first priority should be to establish training frequency, start out with something like 5k 3 times a week. Every week. Once you have established the habit of getting out there regular you will find it comes back fairly quickly, in fact you need to guard against things like shin splints because you will be able to ramp…

If only one thing then... Swimming. You can work on cardio fitness and get some general strength conditioning without too much joint loading. It's just a well balanced exercise.

Cycling fast helps running speed. At the end of the day running more often will be the way to make the biggest gains. However if for some reason you find you can not run more (for example due to shin splints or some other running pain) but have the time to cross train, then Biking is the best option.

It can be done, if you want it badly enough. Just train smart, it's easy to not make it to the start line through injury or burn out when your pushing the training from a lowish background in a short time frame. Anyway, it will be awesome! I'm so jealous... SA is a great place anyhow and to run an Ironman in Port…

14th August Run 10 miles Totals so far: Swim 8125 meters Bike 287.1 miles Run 29.9 miles

10th August Swim 1000 meters 11th August Bike 72 miles Totals so far: Swim 8125 meters Bike 287.1 miles Run 19.9 miles

9th August Swim 1500 meters Bike 52.5 miles Run 6.5 miles Totals so far: Swim 7125 meters Bike 215.1 miles Run 19.9 miles

8th August Swim 2600 meters Totals so far: Swim 5625 meters Bike 162.6 miles Run 13.4 miles

7th August Swim 1000 meters Bike 20.2 miles Run 3.1 Totals so far: Swim 3025 meters Bike 162.6 miles Run 13.4 miles

6th August Swim 1250 meters Bike 57.4 miles Totals so far: Swim 2025 meters Bike 142.4 miles Run 10.3 miles

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Frequency & consistency You should make your goal to exercise frequently, and maintain that each and every week. It does not have to be for long each time, 20-30 mins is fine, but really that's the key.

3 weeks of volume training left for me before taper time. So let see what totals I can knock out this month. Have to say the start of August was slow as I missed a few days training, but it should pick up from here on. Got some big weeks planned, we will see if my body and mind holds out! Totals so far: Swim 800 meters…

28th June - Swim 0.9 mile 29th June - Bike 16.7 miles, Swim 1.1 miles, run 3.1 miles 30th June - 18.4 miles Totals Swim = 13.75 miles Bike = 417.7 miles Run = 74.23 miles Congrats to everyone who took on the challenge this month! see you on the July thread!!

27th June - Run 3.1 miles, swim 0.75 mile, bike 31 miles Totals Swim = 11.75 miles Bike = 401 miles Run = 51.78 miles

I fancy Cozumel too... Would be nice to do a flat course and I may be able to sell it to the family as the will get a vacation out of it :drinker:

26th June - Run 6 miles, swim 1 mile Totals Swim = 11.0 miles Bike = 370 miles Run = 48.68 miles

This next two months are my build period before actually racing Ironman Wales in September. That means ever more training... I have one week mid July that will be low volume due to work, but apart from that i'm trying to kill it in July. so.... Monthly goals Swim 15 miles Ride 500 miles Run 110 miles My legs ache just…