Abrianna Nelson

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Running in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 1 month ago

Hey everyone! I know Army 10-Miler is this Sunday, but I’m planning to do a 50-minute run at 8:30 west on the W&OD trail and would love company if you want to join me. Let’s meet in front of Door 1 at W-L High School in Arlington (the front door near the stadium on Stafford St.). Afterward, maybe we can grab breakfast/coffee at Northside Social…[Read more]

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Running in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 6 months ago

Correction: The NoVA community group is gathering tomorrow at 6:15, not 6:30! Kyoko is organizing a track workout starting at that time. Either way, I will still be there around 5:30 and then will say hi to everyone before I leave to get ready for work.

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Swimming in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 6 months ago

On Thursday, May 16, I plan to swim at W-L around 2:00 PM. Let me know if you want to join! I have a kick set as well as 20×50, totaling 2200 yards.

Abrianna Nelson started the topic Running in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 6 months ago

I mostly run on the W&OD/Custis/Mount Vernon trails and occasionally into DC from the Court House area of Arlington. I also do track workouts at W-L and Yorktown High School.

THIS Wednesday, May 15, I will be at W-L at 5:30 AM to run for about 20 minutes and then do some strength work along with the NoVA community group; most of them are…[Read more]

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Swimming in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 7 months ago

Great! See you on deck.

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Swimming in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 7 months ago

I will be at Washington-Lee on Wed, Apr 24, at the early hour of 5:30 AM. W-L tends to be popular in the mornings, so I will try to be on deck around 5:20/5:25 to find a lane. I will be swimming 2400 yards with a mix of pulling, drills, and speed work and will have a DC Tri water bottle and a black swim cap.

Abrianna Nelson started the topic Swimming in Arlington in the forum Ambassador Workouts 4 years, 7 months ago

I generally swim at Washington-Lee and Yorktown, depending on the day and the time; occasionally I will also swim at Providence RECenter in Falls Church or Spring Hill RECenter in McLean, and sometimes I take field trips to other pools in DC or MD. Let’s try to split a lane! See the end of this thread for my latest workout.

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Weekly Saturday bike ride in the forum Bike 4 years, 8 months ago

Seems like y’all are a little faster and going a bit longer than I am, but I have the ride on my training plan for this Saturday, too. Is anyone interested in going to the BP and back in just about/just under two hours, about 15-17 mph? Meeting up at 8:30 to start with these guys?

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Williamsburg Race Plan in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 5 months ago

I have nothing but good things to say about the race plan! Keeping this in my mind as I was racing was an invaluable tool for keeping myself on track. Thanks, AJ!

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Philly Triathlon in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 5 months ago

Thanks so much, AJ and Elizabeth! It was a great race! I did the race plan before I went and it was really helpful to keep those pre-determined goals in mind as I progressed through each stage on Sunday. I have been dealing with some hip/quad issues lately that have made running problematic, but I hadn’t had a lot of pain over the past month, so I…[Read more]

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Adjusting for Muscle Soreness in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 7 months ago

Thanks so much! AJ, that would be really helpful. My trainer and I made some progress with it yesterday, and he suggested the same thing. Thanks! Abri

Abrianna Nelson started the topic Adjusting for Muscle Soreness in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 7 months ago

Hey all! I’m hoping to get some feedback on what has worked for others regarding adjusting a plan for personal muscle weakness. I am just starting Week 11 for ODP and I have noticed increasing soreness and weakness for my right adductor. It was getting better between workouts, but it’s reached a level where I am having a hard time performing…[Read more]

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi AJ! I have a prior commitment this Wednesday, but I would certainly listen to the recording if you are able to manage it, and/or take a look at the PowerPoint if you post it. Thanks so much for hosting these!

Abri

Abrianna Nelson started the topic Snow Day Adjustments in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 8 months ago

<span data-offset-key=”40otl-1-0″>More of a general question, but if the weather ends up bad enough that getting to a pool is impossible, is it best to take the day as a loss? Reschedule the workout for Friday? Do some type of at-home workout that supports swimming form?</span>

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Recovery Ride in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 8 months ago

Cool, thanks!

Abrianna Nelson started the topic Recovery Ride in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 8 months ago

On the training plan, an extra “recovery ride” is scheduled starting around Week 6, the same day as a running workout. These repeat periodically for the rest of the plan, though not every week. Should this be done at a different time of day than the run? I’m guessing the run should not be treated as a brick workout? If I needed to do them at the…[Read more]

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Clinic Days Agendas – March 4 & 11 in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 9 months ago

Sounds good! Thanks.

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Clinic Days Agendas – March 4 & 11 in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 9 months ago

The CUA Twitter feed says that a number of buildings have lost power on campus, including the DuFour Center. Will we have a make-up clinic if power hasn’t been restored by Sunday?

Thanks!
Abri

Abrianna Nelson replied to the topic Training while traveling in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 9 months ago

I’ve enjoyed following this thread! Here are a few anecdotes/suggestions from specific trips I’ve taken in the past …

Think about adjustments you might need to make for the environment you are visiting. I was on a trip to Mexico City two weeks ago and I found that I was logging 2-3x more steps per day than I usually do, so I paid attention to…[Read more]

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