Comments for Triathlon Training for Beginners to Advanced Triathletes http://www.triathica.com Triathlon Training Programs - Sprint Triathlon to Ironman Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:20:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Art of the Ice Bath by admin http://www.triathica.com/the-art-of-the-ice-bath/#comment-536 admin Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:20:31 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1519#comment-536 Michael, You can take an ice bath anytime you wish. No rush to jump right in. Essentially, you’re trying to reduce the inflammation you created during your race or hard training sessions so there is no deadline as there is with replenishing your body with nutrition after a race or hard workout. Cheers! Ron Michael,

You can take an ice bath anytime you wish. No rush to jump right in.

Essentially, you’re trying to reduce the inflammation you created during your race or hard training sessions so there is no deadline as there is with replenishing your body with nutrition after a race or hard workout.

Cheers!

Ron

]]> Comment on The Art of the Ice Bath by Michael Gist http://www.triathica.com/the-art-of-the-ice-bath/#comment-535 Michael Gist Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:01:52 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1519#comment-535 How long after a race before this is not so beneficial? I sometimes have to drive an hour to get home. How long after a race before this is not so beneficial? I sometimes have to drive an hour to get home.

]]> Comment on Why Do You Race Triathlons? by Steve Lee http://www.triathica.com/why-do-you-race-triathlons/#comment-534 Steve Lee Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:30:37 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1603#comment-534 I race triathlons because it helps me stay grounded in life and how I live it. Things often don't as planned but you power through it with one stroke, one peddle, and one step at a time. I race triathlons because it helps me stay grounded in life and how I live it. Things often don’t as planned but you power through it with one stroke, one peddle, and one step at a time.

]]> Comment on Why Do You Race Triathlons? by Bob Steckline http://www.triathica.com/why-do-you-race-triathlons/#comment-533 Bob Steckline Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:25:58 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1603#comment-533 I promised myself that I would be in my best shape by the time I turned 60. I never imagined it would feel this good. I promised myself that I would be in my best shape by the time I turned 60. I never imagined it would feel this good.

]]> Comment on Why Do You Race Triathlons? by Aida Wasilewski http://www.triathica.com/why-do-you-race-triathlons/#comment-524 Aida Wasilewski Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:32:31 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1603#comment-524 When I'm racing I feel like a kid again. When I’m racing I feel like a kid again.

]]> Comment on Why Do You Race Triathlons? by Jeff Brack http://www.triathica.com/why-do-you-race-triathlons/#comment-523 Jeff Brack Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:08:07 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1603#comment-523 A Triathlon is concentrated life. The emotions of extreme misery to utter elation and bliss can all be experienced within even a 1 hour event...nothing like it. A Triathlon is concentrated life. The emotions of extreme misery to utter elation and bliss can all be experienced within even a 1 hour event…nothing like it.

]]> Comment on Race Report: Ironman Hawaii 70.3 (Honu) by Chris Vargas http://www.triathica.com/race-report-ironman-hawaii-70-3-honu/#comment-522 Chris Vargas Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:11:54 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1455#comment-522 Hey Ron! Thanks for the mention in the report! Regards, Chris "If you're not injured, you're not training hard enough!" Hey Ron!

Thanks for the mention in the report!

Regards,

Chris

“If you’re not injured, you’re not training hard enough!”

]]> Comment on The Art of Rest And Recovery by a healthy pace › The Importance of Rest and Recovery http://www.triathica.com/the-art-of-rest-and-recovery/#comment-519 a healthy pace › The Importance of Rest and Recovery Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:48:27 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=527#comment-519 [...] A few good articles on nutrition can be found here and here. [...] [...] A few good articles on nutrition can be found here and here. [...]

]]> Comment on Dealing with Injury by Scott http://www.triathica.com/dealing-with-injury/#comment-518 Scott Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:42:39 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=394#comment-518 Wanted to find out more about your shoulder injury. Wanted to find out more about your shoulder injury.

]]> Comment on The Art of the Ice Bath by Luke http://www.triathica.com/the-art-of-the-ice-bath/#comment-517 Luke Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1519#comment-517 First ice bath test today, after the long run was hampered due to weakness and some spasms around the shin bone (again). Two bags of ice went fast and I took the QUICK plunge! Stayed for 20 minutes,but, I think I need more ice :-( Regardless, I felt like a new person after icing and warming back up with the warm water. I have used a similar technique at the gym after a whole body workout by using the shower on cold to cool down. Thank you for this! It is my new secret weapon and I now need to find an unliited supply of ice! First ice bath test today, after the long run was hampered due to weakness and some spasms around the shin bone (again). Two bags of ice went fast and I took the QUICK plunge! Stayed for 20 minutes,but, I think I need more ice :-(

Regardless, I felt like a new person after icing and warming back up with the warm water. I have used a similar technique at the gym after a whole body workout by using the shower on cold to cool down.

Thank you for this! It is my new secret weapon and I now need to find an unliited supply of ice!

]]> Comment on The Art of the Ice Bath by Triathlon Beginner http://www.triathica.com/the-art-of-the-ice-bath/#comment-515 Triathlon Beginner Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:04:16 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1519#comment-515 Ice baths work really well in my experience. I always recommend a hot shower just for a minute ( pure psychology) before taking the plunge. The other thing I do is put only some of the ice in the bath before the plunge, and the rest after the athlete is in. once again this is just for psychological reasons. If you hate the cold take a buddy or coach to distract you. I find that once an athlete see's just how well it works, they don't want to stop. Ice baths work really well in my experience. I always recommend a hot shower just for a minute ( pure psychology) before taking the plunge. The other thing I do is put only some of the ice in the bath before the plunge, and the rest after the athlete is in. once again this is just for psychological reasons. If you hate the cold take a buddy or coach to distract you. I find that once an athlete see’s just how well it works, they don’t want to stop.

]]> Comment on The Hottest Women in Ironman by justin http://www.triathica.com/the-hottest-women-in-ironman/#comment-507 justin Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:57:03 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1474#comment-507 Hillary biscay Hillary biscay

]]> Comment on The Hottest Women in Ironman by Jarrett Pflieger http://www.triathica.com/the-hottest-women-in-ironman/#comment-506 Jarrett Pflieger Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:54:22 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1474#comment-506 What about Lokelani Mcmichael or Stacy Kamano? What about Lokelani Mcmichael or Stacy Kamano?

]]> Comment on Triathlon Swim Series, Part 2: Body Position by Jennifer http://www.triathica.com/triathlon-swim-series-part-2-body-position/#comment-505 Jennifer Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:30:43 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1184#comment-505 Ron I am loving you Triathlon swim series I stumbled on while doing a google search. Mentally and Technique wise this will really help me for my first Triathlon sprint I am doing in Hayden this weekend. Thanks so much! Ron I am loving you Triathlon swim series I stumbled on while doing a google search. Mentally and Technique wise this will really help me for my first Triathlon sprint I am doing in Hayden this weekend. Thanks so much!

]]> Comment on Interview with Ron Saetermoe by Aida Wasilewski http://www.triathica.com/interview-with-ron-saetermoe/#comment-504 Aida Wasilewski Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:29:49 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1421#comment-504 Thanks Ron and Sherry for the race report. Always enjoy hearing them. Love Sherry's sense of hummer. Since you mentioned our bike crash on this report I thought it would be good to let all your listeners know that I am in did doing GREAT! Our crash was no ones fault. As Sherry said these things happen so fast. One minute we were cruising along the next we were in the middle of a swarm of bees. Put my head down to avoid them in my face and mouth and next thing I know I have this searing pain go through me. Its been 8 weeks now and since I was lucky enough not to need surgery for my pelvic fracture all I had to do was keep my weight off my left leg. Just got off my crutches and had my first bike ride yesterday. Felt AWESOME!!!!! Looking forward to getting back to training with coach Ron. IM Nice is this Sunday, June 26th. I will be following it on ironmanlive instead of doing the race. No worries there as I have IM Cozumel to look forward to later this year. So lots more bike rides with Ron, to come. I Find it amazing how there is so much to learn from another persons race experiences. Like Sherry I have done the backstroke a couple of times now in my races. So listening to Ron's swim experience at IM St. George was good for me. Looking forward to a podcast on heart rate training. I'm with Sherry, not sure it works effectively. Aida Thanks Ron and Sherry for the race report. Always enjoy hearing them. Love Sherry’s sense of hummer.
Since you mentioned our bike crash on this report I thought it would be good to let all your listeners know that I am in did doing GREAT!
Our crash was no ones fault. As Sherry said these things happen so fast. One minute we were cruising along the next we were in the middle of a swarm of bees. Put my head down to avoid them in my face and mouth and next thing I know I have this searing pain go through me. Its been 8 weeks now and since I was lucky enough not to need surgery for my pelvic fracture all I had to do was keep my weight off my left leg. Just got off my crutches and had my first bike ride yesterday. Felt AWESOME!!!!! Looking forward to getting back to training with coach Ron.
IM Nice is this Sunday, June 26th. I will be following it on ironmanlive instead of doing the race. No worries there as I have IM Cozumel to look forward to later this year. So lots more bike rides with Ron, to come.
I Find it amazing how there is so much to learn from another persons race experiences. Like Sherry I have done the backstroke a couple of times now in my races. So listening to Ron’s swim experience at IM St. George was good for me.
Looking forward to a podcast on heart rate training. I’m with Sherry, not sure it works effectively.

Aida

]]> Comment on Sooner or later . . . by Eddie Narvaez http://www.triathica.com/sooner-or-later/#comment-503 Eddie Narvaez Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:23:03 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1412#comment-503 Have only met Aida once and never saw her again ;) If I had the back of her tri suit in sight, my PR would be cut in half. Very nice, kind heart and fierce competitor. Speedy recovery! Have only met Aida once and never saw her again ;) If I had the back of her tri suit in sight, my PR would be cut in half. Very nice, kind heart and fierce competitor. Speedy recovery!

]]> Comment on Sooner or later . . . by Sandy http://www.triathica.com/sooner-or-later/#comment-502 Sandy Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:59:16 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1412#comment-502 Aida, aka Cyborg, is such a classy lady. A few of us spoke with her the night of the accident. She was still her 'up' self. Yes she was in pain and bummed about IM Nice, however she is a true triathelte. Always thinking positive. We all love you Aida. Stay on those crutches, so we can all race together in Cozumel. Aida, aka Cyborg, is such a classy lady. A few of us spoke with her the night of the accident. She was still her ‘up’ self. Yes she was in pain and bummed about IM Nice, however she is a true triathelte. Always thinking positive. We all love you Aida. Stay on those crutches, so we can all race together in Cozumel.

]]> Comment on Sooner or later . . . by Jarrett Pflieger http://www.triathica.com/sooner-or-later/#comment-501 Jarrett Pflieger Tue, 17 May 2011 20:38:26 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1412#comment-501 A true triathlete. Many people would have quit cycling altogether out of fear. A true triathlete. Many people would have quit cycling altogether out of fear.

]]> Comment on Race Report – Ironman 70.3 California, Ron Saetermoe by Ron Saetermoe http://www.triathica.com/ironman-california-70-3-ron-saetermoe/#comment-497 Ron Saetermoe Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:35:11 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1305#comment-497 Great seeing you as well Skyler. I'm glad you said something because I was kind of focused at the time. The wind was much more of a factor this year than last -- it took a lot out of all of us! Cheers! Great seeing you as well Skyler. I’m glad you said something because I was kind of focused at the time. The wind was much more of a factor this year than last — it took a lot out of all of us! Cheers!

]]> Comment on Race Report – Ironman 70.3 California, Ron Saetermoe by Skyler http://www.triathica.com/ironman-california-70-3-ron-saetermoe/#comment-496 Skyler Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1305#comment-496 Nice Race, Ron. It was good seeing you out on the bike course a couple times. That wind on the bike course really took it out of me too. I was stronger this year and put out more power but produced a much slower split. That didn't bode well for my running legs either. Oh well... still a fun day. Nice Race, Ron. It was good seeing you out on the bike course a couple times. That wind on the bike course really took it out of me too. I was stronger this year and put out more power but produced a much slower split. That didn’t bode well for my running legs either. Oh well… still a fun day.

]]> Comment on Racing And Training in The Wind – The Swim by Mark Rodenbaugh http://www.triathica.com/racing-and-training-in-the-wind-the-swim/#comment-495 Mark Rodenbaugh Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:36:05 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=755#comment-495 Swim Jim, Give ma shout. Wanna do Channel 2012 Mark Swim Jim,
Give ma shout.
Wanna do Channel 2012
Mark

]]> Comment on San Dieguito Half Marathon by Aida Wasilewski http://www.triathica.com/san-dieguito-half-marathon-2/#comment-489 Aida Wasilewski Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:07:30 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1282#comment-489 Good race report Ron! Thanks I think I'm going to add this one to my list of races. Like you I love running half marathons as I feel its a good way to check out my fitness. Most years I do the Pacific Shoreline half marathon which is the weekend before this race but next year I will test myself out on the hilly course of San Dieguito Half Marathon. Aida Good race report Ron! Thanks
I think I’m going to add this one to my list of races. Like you I love running half marathons as I feel its a good way to check out my fitness. Most years I do the Pacific Shoreline half marathon which is the weekend before this race but next year I will test myself out on the hilly course of San Dieguito Half Marathon.

Aida

]]> Comment on Amazing Slater Fletcher – Episode 16 by New Podcast on SoCal Athlete Slater Fletcher http://www.triathica.com/amazing-slater-fletcher/#comment-447 New Podcast on SoCal Athlete Slater Fletcher Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:55:43 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1176#comment-447 [...] out this new podcast on local triathlete, Slater Fletcher. Slater completed the “Aloha Triple” this past [...] [...] out this new podcast on local triathlete, Slater Fletcher. Slater completed the “Aloha Triple” this past [...]

]]> Comment on What to Ask For Christmas – Episode 14 by admin http://www.triathica.com/what-to-ask-for-christmas-episode-14/#comment-433 admin Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:34:40 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1138#comment-433 Ryan, thank you for testing out our podcast. I am sorry that the Christmas episode wasn't what you have expected. I just want to clarify that the sponsorship comments on this episode was meant to be a joke. We neither have any sponsors nor looking for one at the moment. I assume because of our tone (try to be casual) or the subject, it sounded like that. I apologize for it. We will definitely listen your comment and focus more on helping the listeners. I recommend that you give some of the other episodes a try, I believe most of the episodes were focused on teaching the listeners. However, we will go back and listen them to understand the listeners point of view. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and inform us. Ryan, thank you for testing out our podcast. I am sorry that the Christmas episode wasn’t what you have expected.

I just want to clarify that the sponsorship comments on this episode was meant to be a joke. We neither have any sponsors nor looking for one at the moment. I assume because of our tone (try to be casual) or the subject, it sounded like that. I apologize for it. We will definitely listen your comment and focus more on helping the listeners.

I recommend that you give some of the other episodes a try, I believe most of the episodes were focused on teaching the listeners. However, we will go back and listen them to understand the listeners point of view.

Thanks again for taking the time to comment and inform us.

]]> Comment on What to Ask For Christmas – Episode 14 by Ryan http://www.triathica.com/what-to-ask-for-christmas-episode-14/#comment-432 Ryan Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:06:29 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1138#comment-432 Hi guys first off good luck with the podcast and website. I am constantly looking for new podcast to subscribe to. That being said, I listened to about 15-20 minutes of this one to test it out and with you guys so worried about sponsorships and plugging your website and being "elite" it left me with a bad taste so I unsubscribed. So as a friendly suggestion I would focus more on helping the listeners. Because without them who would want to sponsor the show. Happy Holidays. Ryan Hi guys first off good luck with the podcast and website. I am constantly looking for new podcast to subscribe to. That being said, I listened to about 15-20 minutes of this one to test it out and with you guys so worried about sponsorships and plugging your website and being “elite” it left me with a bad taste so I unsubscribed. So as a friendly suggestion I would focus more on helping the listeners. Because without them who would want to sponsor the show.

Happy Holidays.
Ryan

]]> Comment on Race Week by Skyler http://www.triathica.com/race-week/#comment-383 Skyler Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:52:25 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=1047#comment-383 Thanks, Ron. This is a good reminder and reassurance as I prepare for IMAZ this weekend as well. Thanks, Ron. This is a good reminder and reassurance as I prepare for IMAZ this weekend as well.

]]> Comment on Ron’s Race at the Ironman World Championships in Kona by Pavel Levitanus http://www.triathica.com/rons-race-at-the-ironman-world-championships-in-kona/#comment-376 Pavel Levitanus Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:10:09 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=929#comment-376 Ron, What an amazaing feat to complete the Kona Ironman Triathlon at the age of 55!! You are an inspritation! Ron,

What an amazaing feat to complete the Kona Ironman Triathlon at the age of 55!! You are an inspritation!

]]> Comment on Volunteers at Triathlon Races by Mark Arenal http://www.triathica.com/triathlon-race-volunteers/#comment-352 Mark Arenal Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:47:58 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=961#comment-352 Enjoyed the interview /discussion on volunteers. Thanks for the mention! Working Ironman in Kona is truly a great experience for a tri-geek /Ironfan like me. Volunteering at a triathlon especially an Ironman is definitely a chance for an up close and personal look at the sport; the best seat in the house as they say! Enjoyed the interview /discussion on volunteers. Thanks for the mention! Working Ironman in Kona is truly a great experience for a tri-geek /Ironfan like me.
Volunteering at a triathlon especially an Ironman is definitely a chance for an up close and personal look at the sport; the best seat in the house as they say!

]]> Comment on Ron’s 2010 Ironman World Championship Race Report by Debbie Daniel http://www.triathica.com/2010-ironman-world-championship-race-report/#comment-341 Debbie Daniel Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=934#comment-341 Ron, Conratulations! What a great race journal...I've volunteered several times at Kona and I enjoyed reading your narrative. As a volunteer and cheerleader I have wondered about what thoughts the triathletes have a various stages of the race. Your candid time line filled in some gaps fo me and was a delight to read. You ran and biked and swam a great race. What an accomplishment and you truly should be proud of it. You rock guy! Thanks for being a great resource for other triathletes with Kona aspirations. I'd love to see you come to an OCTC meeting and share your experiences with the club. Ron,
Conratulations!
What a great race journal…I’ve volunteered several times at Kona and I enjoyed reading your narrative. As a volunteer and cheerleader I have wondered about what thoughts the triathletes have a various stages of the race. Your candid time line filled in some gaps fo me and was a delight to read. You ran and biked and swam a great race. What an accomplishment and you truly should be proud of it. You rock guy! Thanks for being a great resource for other triathletes with Kona aspirations. I’d love to see you come to an OCTC meeting and share your experiences with the club.

]]> Comment on The Big Island by Al http://www.triathica.com/the-big-island/#comment-167 Al Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:45:52 +0000 http://www.triathica.com/?p=733#comment-167 Cuz, I look forward to reading your comments and keeping up with you. Congrats on qualifying to go back to HI in October! Al Cuz, I look forward to reading your comments and keeping up with you. Congrats on qualifying to go back to HI in October!

Al

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