Jorge Alvarez

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  • #33445
    Jorge Alvarez
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    Hi Coach,

    I echo the feeling your coached triathlete said. The first time back in open water first like the first time I ever raced, but the more I did it, the more comfortable I started feeling. Keeping up with my dryland workout has definitely help, especially since I have more free time now and not rushing to the pool or gym.

    I have also momentarily relocated to Florida and the beach is just across the beach, so I have been taking advantage of it and swimming after work (I just keep forgetting to turn on my OW track on my Garmin)

    Has anyone gone to Lake Anna or nearby lakes?

    #33420
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Great post and feedback, Jason.

    For those interested in OWS – you are able to swim at Lake Anna – the water isnt terribly bad. I went there on a Sunday 2 weeks ago, and if you get there by 8:30am, you dont have to pay and it is EMPTY! I highly recommend everyone to go, but also keep in mind everything that was mentioned above.

    #33178
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Here is another video on swim technique workout outside the pool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr570KZvyBQ

    #33177
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Jason – what do you get if you win the bet? HA

    I am definitely taking the time to pay more attention to my training during this time, and also stretching, core workouts, etc. It definitely helps that everything is on hold because it helps you pay more attention to what you are doing so you can improve it.

    I have spent a lot of time working on my running form and I can definitely see an improvement that I dont think I could have gotten if we were racing at this time.

    #33175
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    WOW – thanks, Coach, for organizing this.

    • Can we send questions ahead of time?
    • How do we get materials for these presentation beforehand?

    thank you!!

    #33174
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Thanks, Coach. I remember a workout from a while back that said we needed to ensure to bring our HR down as you descend so by the time you get to the bottom of the hill and are ready to go back up, you HR is not all over the place. (15th st hill next to Meridian Park)

    I tried the plank last night – that definitely felt different but cant really tell much of a difference, so I will continue to try and report back 🙂

    Thanks!

    #33155
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    thanks, Coach, for sharing the other plank link. I can see her back is a lot different than the one I shared.

    Does this mean we should keep our backs straight rather than arched at your shoulder blades and butt in? I will need to try this form to see how it feels.

    Thanks for the race alternatives share above. I must say, I have been making my workouts a little bit longer to compensate for not been able to swim. I have also incorporated more hills during my bike workouts

    #33154
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Coach,

    Yup, dropping the elbow is a struggle. As you mentioned, I have taken this time to dig into everything I am doing and taking the time to fully understand why. This is also why I wanted to share this here so everyone else could benefit from the feedback provided by you.

    I think it is also important to continue doing dry-land swim workouts as you had shared with us. I am taking this time to build my strength before getting back in the pool.

    Has anyone else been doing these workouts?

    #33137
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Coach,

    Thank you for continuing to motivate us during this difficult time. Even though we are not able to swim at the moment, it is extremely important to know this info so can can start thinking on how to improve our technique once we are back in the pool.

    I saw this online….. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GQ2CIU/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 – what do you think? Is this something we should consider?

     

    Thanks,

    Jorge

    #32861
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Coach!!

    For me… its been really hard staying motivated to even do my run and bike workouts. Is everyone feeling the same?

    Working from home is great, but I also dont feel like getting on my trainer to do my bike workouts – just dont want to be at home working and also doing my training. The weather was great on Sunday so I went on a 4 hr bike ride but its been challenging. Same for running though easier to get out the door than biking. I might be running more than biking, oops.

    What is working? STRETCHES, resistance band workouts, planks, foam rolling

    Here is a link shared by Triathlete.com on how to do planks – check it out – I can tell you its helped me SO MUCH with my back and I definitely noticed the difference on Sunday during my long bike ride

    Other feedback?

    #32716
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Thanks, Coach! And yes, a lot of my exercises are glut related – I am also doing lots of planks and some other alternative core workouts.

    I wanted to express the importance of stretching and doing these workouts as everyone continues to train. Just because you are not competing in an Ironman doesn’t mean these exercises don’t apply to you – THEY DO!

    See everyone tonight on the webinar – thanks Coach, for facilitating this for all of us.

    #32714
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Is everyone ready for tonight? I would like to express the importance of this webinar: IMPORTANT!

    Confession: I am terrible at stretching before and/or after workouts

    Issue: I am now in a lot of back pain and going through physical therapy

    I have a long list of exercises I must do on a daily basis to manage my back pain. I cannot leave my house without a Lacross ball in case I need to roll my back. I cannot sit or stand for more than 30minutes without being in pain and have to lay on the floor many times a day to manage the pain.

    I didnt think it would happen to me, but hip, glutes, back stretches and foam rolling have become my best friend (aside from a lumbar pillow, back heating pad, Lacross ball, muscle relaxer cream, pain med)

    PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY NO MATTER WHAT YOUR DISTANCE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    #32713
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Laurie – I am following you!

    Justin – good idea… I will download Strava and maybe create a group, let me look into this.

    Who is on Strava or Garmin?

    #32676
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Am I the only one who has tried these exercises? I wonder if others have.

    I purchased resistance bands from Amazon just like the videos shown for about $35 and LOVE THEM!

    Which one is your favourite one? I like the one kicking up in the air haha

    #32675
    Jorge Alvarez
    Participant

    Thank you for letting us know, Coach.

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