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Permalink Reply by Holly Werlein (Holdol) on July 19, 2009 at 7:50pm

Let me know if you want any swimming tips or a good workout to start out with!

Permalink Reply by Little_Jen on July 20, 2009 at 5:27am

Hi Gary. I do all 3, sometimes together :) You too?

Permalink Reply by Gary Fleeger (twitter: gfleeger) on July 20, 2009 at 8:42am

I am a pretty good cyclist. I raced mountain bikes before and after my transplant so I feel pretty good about getting back on track in this area (I stopped competing 5yrs ago). Running and swimming are the areas that I need to work on.

Holdol,
I good swim workout would be great! In the pool I just alternate between breast stroke and freestyle. I also surf, so that is helping me incease my stamina.

Peach,
I just started running again so I am at 10 min miles over 3 miles at best. Any tips on getting this way down?

Little Jen,
I have not done all three together, but I would like to work up to a sprint tri at some point. Again, any tips would be appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Gary Fleeger (twitter: gfleeger) on July 20, 2009 at 8:45am

FYI...Got off my butt this morning and rode my road bike to work! I did not break a sweat since it is only 3 miles, but it will motivate me to do more.

Permalink Reply by Holly Werlein (Holdol) on July 21, 2009 at 3:08pm

Lol...good to hear you got off your butt and rode your bike! Every little bit counts to build up your stamina.... Did you look for a swim class/team to join? I just swim on my own and do a workout I make up.

I'd probably start you off small, like 1,000 yds? Or what r u used to swimming...just 200's switching b/t strokes?

Permalink Reply by Gary Fleeger (twitter: gfleeger) on July 21, 2009 at 9:56pm

I have an indoor pool I can walk to, but I will be getting my workout in the ocean this week. We don't have waves to surf very often so you have jump at the chance. The good news is that paddling a surf board is good practice for swimming! When I do hit the pool I will be targeting 800 meters which is a little short of your suggestion.

Permalink Reply by Gary Fleeger (twitter: gfleeger) on July 20, 2009 at 10:10am

Sounds like we have the same strategy. My wife is training for one of those Navy Seal mud runs so I am trying to run with her. Of course she was in the shower before I returned home:)

I saw that you have run a marathon...that is awesome. I have run the half, but I don't think I like running enough to do the full. I hope you feel well enough to tackle it again!

Permalink Reply by Little_Jen on July 20, 2009 at 10:24am

A lot of places offer triathlon -geared swim classes. I actually started with that, at my local Y, and then joined the Masters swim team.

As for running, speedwork. You get fast by running fast. Track sessions are really good, as are fartleks.

Permalink Reply by Gary Fleeger (twitter: gfleeger) on July 21, 2009 at 10:04pm

General Update: Today I rode a short distance of 7.7 miles, but I rode flat out (the long way home from work). I think this distance will be the standard during the week, so I will concentrate on building my speed up. Once I get a new battery for the computer I can actually track my speed.