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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Dumpster Fire Virtual Triathlon – Free Entry! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 3 years, 11 months ago
Coach AJ,
I was able to complete my Dumpsterfire Tri this weekend! Luckily, I had access to open water and completed all three diciplines, which was nice. It was windy and cool out in Delaware but all things considered (swimming in 1-2 ft waves and 15 mph winds was not super fun) I was really happy with the results.
Speaking of results – do you…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic What's Next? in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 3 years, 12 months ago
Coach AJ,
Long time since my last post. I found this season, although strange indeed, very rewarding. After a few minor injuries I definitely improved immensely on my running (a weakness for sure) and in the water. I even improved on the bike, which is my strength. The biggest frustration has definitely been the lack of access to swim. I…
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Mid Season Check In in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 4 months ago
Hey there people!
Training has been a bit of a struggle and not necessarily because of the COVID pandemic. I have actually found more structure and time for my routine since this whole thing went down, but I have struggled with some injuries and with shelter in place orders, I have not been able to make it to a doctor or PT.
I had a few muscle…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Staying Connected/Motivated? in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
I do not own a Garmin and not sure how many people do. Thoughts on a Strava group or another 3rd party platform that could include those of us who do not use Garmin?
Hope everyone is staying safe and motivated! I know I had a little lull with the post covid blues but I am back at it and really focusing on my running training — which is my weak…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Run Cadence in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Word of caution…..stretch! After figuring out my run cadence and running with correct form for the first time in….well maybe ever, I pulled my calf muscle. I have adjusted my training (took a few days of running off and supplemented with EASY bike workouts and swim) and have been stretching, foam rolling, and applying heat after initial 24-48…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Travel / Training Advice in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
This is all super helpful. Thanks everyone.
Justin
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Justin Kraeger started the topic Travel / Training Advice in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Any advice when you know you have upcoming travel that will take away from access to bike and/or pool?
I have some personal travel coming up in March for a family vacation and would love to hear some advice on how to incorporate it into training our training schedules?
Cheers,
Justin
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Run Cadence in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Thats per foot?…… so 180 spm total? Sounds like I was a bit under my target cadence if so.
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Justin Kraeger started the topic Run Cadence in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Am I missing something? Run cadence is tracked as steps per min (spm) correct? I am walking if I am below 100….
HELP.
I just finished 3.4mi run at a 10:25 pace (relatively slow for me) in 35 mins and my spm was 150….
Justin
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Master Swim – Interested? in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
I am definitely interested. Do you know where to find a a schedule of master swim programs in DC? Wilson is a tough haul for me from Silver Spring and I usually swim at Takoma Aquatic Center.
Justin
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Bike Baseline/Threshold Testing in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
AHHHHH. Sorry. This makes sense.
Sorry to bog it down with my specific questions.
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Bike Baseline/Threshold Testing in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Coach AJ,
My HR is not being captured by the iWatch. I have a chest strap monitor that sends that info to the Wahoo app, Element GPS bike computer, and then can also integrate with 3rd party apps. It is also waterproof up to 5ft so I can wear it when I swim to capture that info?
I went with wahoo because I already had the iWatch and wasnt going…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Bike Baseline/Threshold Testing in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for the link Jorge. Ill definitely take a look regardless of whether I actually end up buying this year or not. It is great info to have.
The iWatch doesnt seem to be as powerful stand alone as the Garmin and to be honest I will probably only use it in the pool for time/lap info.
The Wahoo Edge with the HR, speed and cadence sensors…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger replied to the topic Bike Baseline/Threshold Testing in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Jorge/Coach AJ,
This clarifies things for me!
Jorge – I have read the training guide, it just was not clear the way I read it if we should be doing both or one based on the equipment we have.
I do not have a trainer currently and will most likely do the HR testing at Haines Point. I currently have an iWatch, Wahoo Element with HR…[Read more]
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Justin Kraeger started the topic Bike Baseline/Threshold Testing in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 7 months ago
When doing out baseline testing, I noticed that there are two tests in the training guide for biking. Should we be performing both of these tests or is it pick one to do? If we should be doing both could you explain the difference between our baseline test and the functional threshold power test? I assume you would need a power meter to do the…[Read more]