tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post780086383191163163..comments2024-03-27T05:13:12.991-07:00Comments on The Road [A Multi-Sport Blog]: The Triathlete Grows UpPatrick Mahoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-16193143633030726722010-12-03T01:50:05.953-08:002010-12-03T01:50:05.953-08:00The thin to rembrr is it's not the training th...The thin to rembrr is it's not the training that make us faster fitter stronger - it's recovery.<br /><br />Also don't do like me. Avoid injury. I've prettyuch been on the back shelf for a while with my knee. It's been tough starting back up remembering what my fitness *used* tk be like. So yeah - cut back on the volume and intensity- but keep that aerobic base up!Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-35365327090476744372010-11-30T14:54:58.033-08:002010-11-30T14:54:58.033-08:00I agree with Jeff, more structure for the longer d...I agree with Jeff, more structure for the longer distance, the main reason is avoid born out, and from experience, burn out sucks <br /><br />Personally, I use the offseason for just about anything, no structure workouts, I do what I want to do. Spend some time shocking my body, hiking, mountain biking (like you said), I also have this now unhealthy addiction to climbing stairs. I have played football, attempted raquet ball, went to bed late a couple of times. It wont be long before the "schedule" comes back, just have fun till thenBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-28169361638401569852010-11-30T06:22:18.931-08:002010-11-30T06:22:18.931-08:00Well said. I follow my plan to the extreme. I know...Well said. I follow my plan to the extreme. I know its only running and I do my own plan, but it still gives me structure around my training. My problem is that I don't really have an off season. I kind of have one season that lasts 12 months per year.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-88161431348355234112010-11-29T20:37:47.891-08:002010-11-29T20:37:47.891-08:00My training is anything but prescribe. I aim for ...My training is anything but prescribe. I aim for a certain mileage each week and plan on a long run. Then, it's a "run when you can" approach; if I hit three days in a row, I take the fourth off. Life has a habit of getting in the way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183174254927897857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-24938403272930140422010-11-29T18:40:20.445-08:002010-11-29T18:40:20.445-08:00I think structure is great! It gives you something...I think structure is great! It gives you something to look forward to everyday. I am a coached athlete and will not turn back!! I love it! Hope it works well for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972482949008971248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-35171732761513846162010-11-29T18:37:51.211-08:002010-11-29T18:37:51.211-08:00I guess I'm just not good at stopping either.....I guess I'm just not good at stopping either... There are natural times I just don't feel up to it and they work together to give me the breaks I need. Nice post BTW.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-44541054746734566202010-11-29T16:32:31.987-08:002010-11-29T16:32:31.987-08:00I guess joining an Ironman calls for being a matur...I guess joining an Ironman calls for being a mature athlete. *gulp* I wonder how I'll be? 0_0Julie @ HotlegsRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597423212013508187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-28431736105777959622010-11-29T16:22:01.513-08:002010-11-29T16:22:01.513-08:00You make me feel like a total wimp. I guess I am ...You make me feel like a total wimp. I guess I am the buttercup.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration.Big Clydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139621880727963169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-48017559277916066442010-11-29T14:08:28.653-08:002010-11-29T14:08:28.653-08:00hahahahaha, dude your a machine . Admit it, you ne...hahahahaha, dude your a machine . Admit it, you need structure because you can't contain your desire to excell and succeed. But hey man you need ballance and rest too. <br />You have a mountain bike ? I'LL hook you up with some sick loops that will give us a change of scenery, and anarobic thresholds.TRI714https://www.blogger.com/profile/11903532062232095673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-49934657865882264522010-11-29T14:05:00.813-08:002010-11-29T14:05:00.813-08:00where's my freaking shirt?where's my freaking shirt?Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-53790703072803844072010-11-29T13:57:29.706-08:002010-11-29T13:57:29.706-08:00I couldn't function without a structured plan....I couldn't function without a structured plan. If I could afford a coach i would take it abother step. However, after months of structured training I looked forward tot his less structured last two weeks where I took my MTB out.Lucas R. Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437314017747453700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-11401146423410957272010-11-29T13:21:26.868-08:002010-11-29T13:21:26.868-08:00I actually love training plans and don't know ...I actually love training plans and don't know how I would have gotten through my HIM without one. BUT, although I follow a plan, I don't beat myself up when I skip a workout or when things get juggled around. Life happens, especially when you have kids. So, I think having a training plan is great, but it's never set in stone.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-32823761938378242522010-11-29T13:18:12.177-08:002010-11-29T13:18:12.177-08:00Aww, Patrick is all grown up!!!
Love the suck it ...Aww, Patrick is all grown up!!!<br /><br />Love the suck it up, buttercup. I didn't have a structured plan - I did it exactly as you did it - UNTIL I started training for the 70.3 distance. I agree with Jeff 100%.<br /><br />There are tons of plans out there as you know - I used one of Beginner Triathlete's free plans, but if Jeff sent you something, use that.Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-23998513289839740252010-11-29T12:43:17.795-08:002010-11-29T12:43:17.795-08:00Well written again and timely. I just posted abou...Well written again and timely. I just posted about the idea of tapering for the upcoming marathon and how I was beginning to embrace it until the mail came today.<br /><br />BTW - not sure if I told you but appreciate you putting the banner up on your blog. Means a lot.<br /><br />And you and I are in the same boat. Married, mortgage, 1 car payment, 4 year old BUT I do have a structured plan with my coach and I'm out the door by 5am and getting my work in early. It helps bc my wife does her workout at lunch or at night and so we all have to balance it all but it helps.<br /><br />My coach is relatively affordable b/c it is online. You can go to irunitri.com to see if you want to work with her.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-51047040434653712232010-11-29T12:20:44.672-08:002010-11-29T12:20:44.672-08:00Training plans are a necessity once you get to the...Training plans are a necessity once you get to the longer courses - unless you just want to finish. But from the tone of your post you want to race, so suck it up buttercup - check your email in 5mins.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-82648172745778944632010-11-29T11:41:02.636-08:002010-11-29T11:41:02.636-08:00Great post Patrick, so nice to see your maturation...Great post Patrick, so nice to see your maturation over this past weekend. :) The thing about getting stronger/faster/fitter is that you need to give your body time to adapt through rest or it will stop progressing. I'm with you on the rigid schedule - even though I have my own training plan, it's nice to know you can run instead of bike or hike instead of swim. Keep up the great work!KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850008492557142131.post-82964673345684636872010-11-29T11:31:27.800-08:002010-11-29T11:31:27.800-08:00HAHAHA "Suck it up buttercup" - I haven&...HAHAHA "Suck it up buttercup" - I haven't heard that in forever.... you made me laugh!!!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643498046122286728noreply@blogger.com