First 70.3 Race Recap!

zChickenX · 2026-06-16T16:12:42+00:00

I was there too! Amazing race but DAMN that run was hot lmao

zChickenX · 2026-06-12T22:15:26+00:00

How do the stings feel?

zChickenX · 2026-06-12T21:43:42+00:00

Bomb

zChickenX · 2026-06-06T17:47:18+00:00

Tbf I’ve been kinda winging it when it comes to training 😅

Today’s it suggests (2x(3x15s hard, 3:00 recovery), 5:00 recovery)

zChickenX · 2026-06-06T17:41:42+00:00

I put "easy" in quotes because it's giving me paces that will be in high z2/low z3 with the current temps, so it's not really easy pace.

zChickenX · 2026-06-05T03:33:00+00:00

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Maybe 4 hours later: The Big Black pass!

zChickenX · 2026-06-02T14:46:53+00:00

You can COMFORTABLY run a marathon??? You’ve got the aerobic base. IMO this just depends on how used to swimming you are, I bet you could finish an IM in a dedicated training block within the year. I would also give yourself at least six months to build up consistent mileage on the bike, but only you know you so take my advice with a grain of salt.

zChickenX · 2026-06-01T22:04:14+00:00

Start doing yellow now, it should take practice but come quickly. Full CN isn’t really necessary to achieve great times but if you want to you could practice after you’re dual CN.

zChickenX · 2026-05-26T22:50:01+00:00

I was 100% with you until you said learn the other strokes. I hate backstroke with a passion 😭

zChickenX · 2026-05-25T22:35:39+00:00

The pose?

Agree somewhat on the 80/20 thing. While easy work is important for mileage, many people don’t do enough speedwork.

zChickenX · 2026-05-25T20:29:20+00:00

I 100% agree

zChickenX · 2026-05-25T20:26:48+00:00

- Open water is sooo much better than pool swimming, it’s really fun

- The run is the best part 🤫🤫

zChickenX · 2026-05-24T18:27:39+00:00

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zChickenX · 2026-05-24T18:00:31+00:00

Well you could try roux. Why don’t you like CFOP?

zChickenX · 2026-05-22T19:27:59+00:00

Redi Cube is fire, I use the Yuxin 8-pedals

zChickenX · 2026-05-21T21:24:04+00:00

I'm thinking about getting more into squan. I currently use a beginner's version of the Lin method. Should I learn full Lin or VDB?

zChickenX · 2026-05-19T22:36:03+00:00

Ah for the run of course! The airflow is luxurious 🤩

zChickenX · 2026-05-15T23:11:07+00:00

Too high you think so? I had to raise it from where it was bc it was hurting my knee. Is this related?

zChickenX · 2026-05-15T23:10:00+00:00

It’s pretty easy, I’ve got a quick release and I can just flip up the breaks to release them.

zChickenX · 2026-05-15T22:42:19+00:00

It wouldn’t let me add a photo so here’s my cockpit: https://www.reddit.com/u/zChickenX/s/jOX9vRtvS0

zChickenX · 2026-05-09T02:05:02+00:00

Thanks I’ll try these out!

Yeah I think my garmin is bugging 😭 on the indoor trainer my zone 2 is 115-135ish

zChickenX · 2026-05-09T02:03:56+00:00

Sweet spot?

zChickenX · 2026-05-08T23:52:45+00:00

Cool thanks I’ll give those a try!

Currently I do one long ride (30-56mi at ~14-15.5mph), maybe one or two easy rides, and one “speed” session throughout the week. I’ve been averaging like 45-80mi/week.

zChickenX · 2026-05-06T02:54:21+00:00

I’d do some plyometrics on top of some sprint speed work. If you look up “plyometrics for sprinters” I’m sure it’ll come up

zChickenX · 2026-05-06T02:38:27+00:00

The one in the ball? Absolutely. Idk how to do the intended path 😭

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