Today, before I was biking back home and crashed into the asphalt, I sort of realized one of the (many) flaws in my swimming technique. My right arms does not function as it is supposed to. I have had hard time to figure out how to manage this but after mimicing swimming in front of a mirror helped. I hope.
So this is what I do at work....
Otherwise swimming training is ok. On Wednesdays I have a technique session and on Saturdays I do a more qenuine swimming exercise like intervals or tempo. In the Spring I have to swim more, but now is now.
Running training is progressing well. Hopefully this bike crash won't keep me off training too long.
Biking... I haven't done a real bike workouts during the last 3 weeks. Now the right gluteus is back in order so maybe I'll start trainer sessions soon.
And huge congratulations to Ilkka for conquering IM Kona. You're an Ironman.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Sort of ok
So the tt-bike finally arrived, and I assembled right after it found its way to our residence. That's a mean machine which I'm not. Hhmmm... the bike does not yet have a nick name.
No more than five (5, that is not a lot) days after the above I generated an early-stage injury with that same mean machine. The reason basically was caused because of my eagerness to try that bike. The saddle was adjusted slightly too high and it generated tension in my right butt.
And this killed my vibe for 1.5 weeks. But I kept my calm and ran instead of riding. Now it is almost gone and accordingly I'm able to bounce back (to where???).
On the swim front I have been attending a swim practice sessions (once a week) during which we focus on improving the technique. That's highly needed. Further, I have a timeslot for swimming on Saturday morning. That's even more appreciated. Last Saturday I swam 2000m in a row. That's my longest swim ever.
No more than five (5, that is not a lot) days after the above I generated an early-stage injury with that same mean machine. The reason basically was caused because of my eagerness to try that bike. The saddle was adjusted slightly too high and it generated tension in my right butt.
And this killed my vibe for 1.5 weeks. But I kept my calm and ran instead of riding. Now it is almost gone and accordingly I'm able to bounce back (to where???).
On the swim front I have been attending a swim practice sessions (once a week) during which we focus on improving the technique. That's highly needed. Further, I have a timeslot for swimming on Saturday morning. That's even more appreciated. Last Saturday I swam 2000m in a row. That's my longest swim ever.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
No hurry, slow progress
Currently the triathlon training is minimal. I have full focus on getting my legs used to mileage and as of now, everything is working fine. Pain (and related numbness) are gone and strides are more and more stable. Pace is slow, but that's nothing. Last week I ran more than I did during July-August. Awesome!
Swim practice will start on next week or later. That's an open book, but luckily I registered for a swim clinic in order to improve the non-existing swimming technique. Maybe they teach how-not-to-hit a sailing boat and how to manage your nerves when the sea around you is restless.
And my TT-bike is now traveling from the UK. Gotta find a nice nickname for it...
Swim practice will start on next week or later. That's an open book, but luckily I registered for a swim clinic in order to improve the non-existing swimming technique. Maybe they teach how-not-to-hit a sailing boat and how to manage your nerves when the sea around you is restless.
And my TT-bike is now traveling from the UK. Gotta find a nice nickname for it...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Gearing up
So. The situation is this.
I have couple triathlons under my belt. All of them have been sprint distances. First one is from 1991, and the second followed only 13-15 years later. In the 90s I spent nice moments in helping M. Luoto during some of his races, but still I couldn't make any sense what and why to do an Ironman?
I have a clear recollection how much running a marathon hurts me, and I simply couldn't make sense why I should conduct a WU containing 4k swim and 180k ride. Just couldn't understand how that is possible. Now, I my 'triathlon wannabe' career v. 2.0 I have been able to widen my mind and have realized that there's much at stake, something more real and more honest than a number/race time; it's about finding yourself. And that sounds pretty fine to me nowadays.
As a trend triathlon is now the next marathon, and I'm okay if someone labels me as falling into that category. Or label me as being a MAMIL. No worries. I've been called by way worse expressions than these. For me the true meaning for this journey is to once again find the person (me) who is ready to kick some ass. I have lost the interest in racing against the clock on track basically because after 2001 every single time when I have tried to prepare my body for it, I have faced an injury. Of course, I'm really happy with what I achieved on track, but now I'm ready to refriend myself with the athlete within by throwing myself to wolves.
So in order to fit into whatever category, I had to invest to a (entry-level ) TT bike. Ready, set ...
I have couple triathlons under my belt. All of them have been sprint distances. First one is from 1991, and the second followed only 13-15 years later. In the 90s I spent nice moments in helping M. Luoto during some of his races, but still I couldn't make any sense what and why to do an Ironman?
I have a clear recollection how much running a marathon hurts me, and I simply couldn't make sense why I should conduct a WU containing 4k swim and 180k ride. Just couldn't understand how that is possible. Now, I my 'triathlon wannabe' career v. 2.0 I have been able to widen my mind and have realized that there's much at stake, something more real and more honest than a number/race time; it's about finding yourself. And that sounds pretty fine to me nowadays.
As a trend triathlon is now the next marathon, and I'm okay if someone labels me as falling into that category. Or label me as being a MAMIL. No worries. I've been called by way worse expressions than these. For me the true meaning for this journey is to once again find the person (me) who is ready to kick some ass. I have lost the interest in racing against the clock on track basically because after 2001 every single time when I have tried to prepare my body for it, I have faced an injury. Of course, I'm really happy with what I achieved on track, but now I'm ready to refriend myself with the athlete within by throwing myself to wolves.
So in order to fit into whatever category, I had to invest to a (entry-level ) TT bike. Ready, set ...
Monday, August 26, 2013
The start
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