#perpetuallykelsey

If you’re not trying to lose weight then yes, you’d want to eat more as volume ramps up. But if your weight is stable and you’re eating intuitively and not having problems being too fatigued with workouts, you may just be making up for that deficit naturally without even thinking about it - eg some extra snacks or the same meals but larger portion sizes.

Yeah, see - I’m following this line of thinking specifically because I’ve flubbed my last three runs, so I’m definitely thinking my intuition is lacking! :)

it does not sound best day for a fast run training…I just did it in similar condition and think it was bad idea

perpetuallykelsey  replied to your post: Snowy Area Runblrs

Plastic bags between your socks and shoes are good to help keep your feet dry. But honestly if it’s sketchy I probably wouldn’t attempt the tempo and would just swap for easy miles instead... one workout not worth the risk of slipping and injuring yourself.

triathlooooooon

Exactly!

Did I mention this already? I have joined the DC Tri Club’s women’s specific fall training group. They launched it right as I was looking into doing something like it so it was serendipitous timing! They also sent out a training plan that starts next week so I’ll follow that until December and then I *should* be running again!

so many choices! I like the sound of a Giant Acorn race, but I'm not sure how you feel about triathalons.

perpetuallykelsey replied to your post “Run - 07/28/2015”

Giant Acorn International is one of the collegiate races for my conference this year, so I may be at that one if I decide to go!

I’m 99% sure I like triathlons. I think I was just ill-prepared for my first one, which is why I’m not jumping at the chance to sign up for another one just yet. The one thing drawing me to Giant Acorn is that it’s in Lake Anna, so I’m assuming the water should be pretty calm.

once you upgrade to fresh vegetables i will truly be proud :)

If you’re just getting started swimming and have a coach or a friend who can watch you and help with your technique, I very highly recommend it. Good form is so so important for swimming and will make a huge difference in your efficiency.

I would definitely recommend starting with a lesson or two. Proper technique is SO important for swimming, if you don’t really know what you’re doing it’s easy to tire out very quickly without actually doing much swimming.

rundreamlive replied to your post: Swimming?

I like the “Total Immersion” program (checked out the book from my library). It has drills to help you work on technique, and includes sample workout routines depending on what you want to accomplish. My main problem is consistent pool access.

irlamy replied to your post: Swimming?

My recommendation is to just start with a time goal and alternate strokes/drills. I like to do 100 free, 50 kick for 20 minutes and work up from there. Add in other things as you get more comfortable!

cmjhawk86 replied to your post: Swimming?

Consider joining a masters swim program. Lots of them in the DC area, just google them. Some are early morning, some are evening. I did it for a while 2 years ago. They help a lot with structure, technique, not to mention motivation.

peopleofbikedc replied to your post: Swimming?

Total Immersion + masters’ swimming!

notovernight replied to your post: Swimming?

Join a master swim class, they will help you learn and inprove

Thanks for all of the advice everyone! I've started looking into the county swim lessons in the area, but it looks like they're at the end or nearing the end of their sessions. So hopefully, they'll open up some classes soon again.

I started looking at some of the masters swimming programs in the DC area, too. Though I know I shouldn't be intimidated, I think I want to definitely get some lessons and practice under my belt before I try to join one of those programs. I don't want to show up like the completely new guy who can barely swim 10 meters.

runningwithpump replied to your post “Swimming?”

When you find out, let me know. I’ve been wondering the same.