tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post5969051425106505923..comments2023-06-08T09:37:59.647-04:00Comments on Melissa - Vain Triathlete: Ramble 10Kmjcaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07575222315642942018noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-61070763548388763392011-05-10T14:58:00.516-04:002011-05-10T14:58:00.516-04:00I think your run can improve while you do tri, but...I think your run can improve while you do tri, but it requires that you run 5x a week even though you are biking and swimming, too. The runs don't need to be long, but the consistency factor is absolutely key with running, I think. 3-4 runs a week just won't allow you to maintain your previous run fitness.GetBackJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971771566518642672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-43518669135167744842011-05-03T11:12:43.887-04:002011-05-03T11:12:43.887-04:00Thanks guys. You really did shed some good light o...Thanks guys. You really did shed some good light on this. I really can't have it both ways.mjcaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575222315642942018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-57992503764593626322011-05-02T21:24:05.028-04:002011-05-02T21:24:05.028-04:00Definitely the tri training; I mean, you wouldn...Definitely the tri training; I mean, you wouldn't expect to PR in a tri while doing run training, would you? I know it seems like running is a subset of triathlon, but really it's its own thing. That said, it's also true that the day-to-day variation in performance is, well, variable--so totally out of my butt, I'm going to say plus or minus 45 seconds at least for a 10K, even on the same course.kThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12914156528460352049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-25228577211101736842011-05-02T20:14:15.522-04:002011-05-02T20:14:15.522-04:00Oh! I've had the same frustration! I'm o...Oh! I've had the same frustration! I'm obviously not at the same level as you (speedwise), but I think I can still offer a comment. :) When I first started tri training my 5K time got slower. And I really think that it was because my focus was no longer run it was swim-bike-run. And it's kinda impossible (unless you're a pro and have the time) to maintain the same caliber in each component as you could if you were only focusing on that one thing.<br /><br />My run has improved since then, though, so there's hope. :)<br /><br />So - it makes sense for you to focus on run after Patriot. But I think you'll miss tri's. :) And I hope you don't get discouraged if your tri times get worse.<br /><br />I guess (unfortunately) we just can't have it both ways.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761463559162495346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-24998875986963079342011-05-02T18:14:10.225-04:002011-05-02T18:14:10.225-04:00good luck with your goals!good luck with your goals!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-51129509520539199362011-05-02T17:33:58.884-04:002011-05-02T17:33:58.884-04:00Yea I know what you mean, its hard to not compare,...Yea I know what you mean, its hard to not compare, but really I think you are right, your open runs are not going to be as fast with the biking, but that is ok!<br />I think we have also had a CRAPPPPPPPYYYYYY spring, i mean who wants to train in rain and sleet? <br />You will get your mojo back. I know it!GoBigGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733710492405707464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259017099812047866.post-39294333459876347782011-05-02T16:52:44.508-04:002011-05-02T16:52:44.508-04:00ugh im sorry melissa that youre running isnt where...ugh im sorry melissa that youre running isnt where you want it to be. youre doing patriot half right? i will see you there lady!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247869094266596212noreply@blogger.com