MARK WIGFIELD

Sorry, in step 2, that should have been in “Export Data,” go to “Workout Summary”

FYI, I just discovered another way export the training program for use on a rescheduled event. I’m doing this on a Mac:

1. From the Training Peaks app home page, go to your account (left-hand side of the screen, where your name is).
2. In “Workout Summary,” click on “Export data”
3. Choose the dates and download.  It will be in CSV format.
4. Open…

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As to whether I did a virtual race, unfortunately no, because a couple of weeks after I made the half-marathon length in the training program, I reawakened an old injury doing speed work. Thus my plan to focus on running form, and I appreciate the tip about NOT enrolling in a half-marathon training program while I do that — at least not yet. I h…[Read more]

Yes, I was gung-ho for the extended training peaks subscription.

But Covid 19 has been an evolving reality, and I decided to defer until 2020, given the vagaries of racing at a very crowded course in September, and the uncertainties of traveling to an out-of-state venue. And I am 66 years old – high risk group.

So where does that leave me with…[Read more]

Great. Thanks!

Great! Since many in this program are affected by the postponement of Eagleman, what is the status of the club’s discussions with Training Peaks to extend our six-month subscriptions?

I bought a Garmin Fenix 5 in November of 2018, and it’s just about perfect, in my mind. Every flaw in my old old Garmin (a 910 XT, if I recall) was addressed in this watch. Plus, you can use it as a wear-all-the-time watch, and get previews of text messages that come to your phone, etc.  I also have had Apple watches, and while they are more…[Read more]

Excellent!

While I am continuing to train for Eagleman as if it will happen, I will not be surprised if it’s postponed. I would like the club to negotiate with Training Peaks for extension of the six-month enrollment period for paid participants whose races were postponed due to covid 19. It seems reasonable for Training Peaks to offer that courtesy to the c…[Read more]

Closure of both pool and gym has been a double-whammy. I do have a tubing set, and have incorporated tubing into my body-weight workout, including swim-specific drills called a tubing row for shoulders and back,  tubing stroke for biceps, and diagonal wood chop for core. That’s in addition to planks, squats, pushups, and lunges. For me, the gym…[Read more]

I plan to actually practice yoga, especially since the once-a-week class I go to is cancelled. And also do more body weight/elastic band strength training. And will check out some dry-land swim drills.

However, today, I started doing yard work and never made it down to the exercise mat. Takes an extra measure of discipline to get there..

Thanks for wrestling with this — seems like the right decision, however unfortunate it is.

One thing I had been looking forward to was the running clinic to get feedback on my higher cadence-altered form. The good news is I have been running injury-free, even as my mileage has increased.  But the high cadence still feels (and likely looks)…[Read more]

Note: I will be at the clinic at Catholic U on Sunday and can bring the bag if you’re interested.

Thanks much, very helpful.