Justin Kraeger

Coach AJ,

I was able to complete my Dumpsterfire Tri this weekend! Luckily, I had access to open water and completed all three diciplines, which was nice. It was windy and cool out in Delaware but all things considered (swimming in 1-2 ft waves and 15 mph winds was not super fun) I was really happy with the results.

Speaking of results – do you…[Read more]

Coach AJ,

Long time since my last post. I found this season, although strange indeed, very rewarding. After a few minor injuries I definitely improved immensely on my running (a weakness for sure) and in the water. I even improved on the bike, which is my strength.  The biggest frustration has definitely been the lack of access to swim. I…

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Hey there people!

Training has been a bit of a struggle and not necessarily because of the COVID pandemic. I have actually found more structure and time for my routine since this whole thing went down, but I have struggled with some injuries and with shelter in place orders, I have not been able to make it to a doctor or PT.

I had a few muscle…[Read more]

I do not own a Garmin and not sure how many people do. Thoughts on a Strava group or another 3rd party platform that could include those of us who do not use Garmin?

Hope everyone is staying safe and motivated! I know I had a little lull with the post covid blues but I am back at it and really focusing on my running training — which is my weak…[Read more]

Word of caution…..stretch! After figuring out my run cadence and running with correct form for the first time in….well maybe ever, I pulled my calf muscle. I have adjusted my training (took a few days of running off and supplemented with EASY bike workouts and swim) and have been stretching, foam rolling, and applying heat after initial 24-48…[Read more]

This is all super helpful. Thanks everyone.

Justin

Thats per foot?…… so 180 spm total? Sounds like I was a bit under my target cadence if so.

I am definitely interested. Do you know where to find a a schedule of master swim programs in DC? Wilson is a tough haul for me from Silver Spring and I usually swim at Takoma Aquatic Center.

Justin

AHHHHH. Sorry. This makes sense.

Sorry to bog it down with my specific questions.

Coach AJ,

My HR is not being captured by the iWatch. I have a chest strap monitor that sends that info to the Wahoo app, Element GPS bike computer, and then can also integrate with 3rd party apps. It is also waterproof up to 5ft so I can wear it when I swim to capture that info?

I went with wahoo because I already had the iWatch and wasnt going…[Read more]

Thanks for the link Jorge. Ill definitely take a look regardless of whether I actually end up buying this year or not. It is great info to have.

The iWatch doesnt seem to be as powerful stand alone as the Garmin and to be honest I will probably only use it in the pool for time/lap info.

The Wahoo Edge with the HR, speed and cadence sensors…[Read more]

Thanks Jorge/Coach AJ,

This clarifies things for me!

Jorge – I have read the training guide, it just was not clear the way I read it if we should be doing both or one based on the equipment we have.

I do not have a trainer currently and will most likely do the HR testing at Haines Point. I currently have an iWatch, Wahoo Element with HR…[Read more]