Team Chavez is IN for the Nov OS( 3rd year in a row!!). Me officially and Steve somewhat. He is currently not a Team EN member as he never goes on the forums or reads anything. So he will join me in most of the workouts and when I have them, I'll send you updates on how he is doing.
Most of the close friends I have in EN I met while going through the Nov OS!! We become like a family and the encouragement and accountability will absolutely get you through some tough workouts you might have otherwise skipped!!
We will be Ironman Free in 2011- first time in 12 years.
Our 2011 A races:
April- Boston Marathon ( no specific goals, just run strong and even)
July- Vineman 70.3 ( goal is 5:0x for me( my PR there is 5:12 )and sub 4:40 for Steve)
( there will be a smattering of 5-10K's, 1/2 marathons and tons of Olympics and sprints but we will just train through those)
@Daniela - I would just go ahead and test next week, then. I can't ever do the run tests when they're assigned, because I can't do it unless I'm actually racing, so I try to find a 5K that's close enough. If it comes a week or 2 after the assigned test date, I just do the previous weeks run for the same workout, and keep my paces where they were until the race/test. For example, I''m doing a 5K on 10/30 which will be my run test. I'll replace the run test day with some sort of run.
Okay I'm in. I have stated it in a couple other threads but I have yet to officially commit so here it is. I'm coming in to my 2nd OS with the following schedule:
Local sprint May 14, 2011
Local Oly June 19th, 2011
A-RACE Calgary 70.3 July 31. 2011
I will also try to get in some early season runinng races 5-10K's and thoughts to do a 1/2 marathon in mid September. The run focus will help out my vdot and also get me down to the 180lbs area.
Goals are in my signature for accountability, but 280 watts, vdot 41, weight 200lbs which will give me w/kg of 3.1. Hopefully I can hit the current estimates in my signature as I have not done much since August 29th. I guess that's just more work I will have to do in the OS if I'm below those numbers.
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to the team and looking to do my first IM in Wisconsin in 2011. I did the Cedar Point Rev3 Half this past Sept and just finished my first year as a triathlete.
I'm in for the Nov OS!
Jason Zilles, Perrysburg, OH, age 35
2011 Races:
Probably some 5Ks in early spring
Louisville Half Marathon 4/30
Racing for Recovery Half IM in Monroe, MI 6/5
Ironman Wisconsin 2011
2011 Goals:
I have no idea yet what any of my stats are, but I'm excited to start learning them and seeing what I can do after a 20 week OS
I did my first and only Half IM in a little over 5:30, so my goal is to do IM Wisconsin in less than 12:00. I'm hoping being in the "Haus" will help me achieve that!
Welcome Jason, You are going to love IMWISC. Just a great race and great venue. As far as reaching your goals, if you do the work as prescribed the results will be there.
If you have any questions at all, ask away.
Good to see the Nov OS getting bigger and bigger. Won't be long now.
hey guys, i'm all signed up and ready to go for the nov 1 start date. i just finished my first season of tri's - one local sprint and the nyc olympic. i guess you could say my second season will be a wee bit more agressive. i'm looking forward to becoming apart of the EN family and seeing what the team has in store for me.
Even though the days wouldn't match up, do any of you guys do local 5K races in place of ur individual during-the-week testing? JW, this is my first OS plan with EN. Thanks!
Yes there are some that do 5k race in the OS. It's even in the plan to look for an end of OS 10K or half marathon to test the run fitness in the end. You just have to manage the weekly workout, which the team or coach can help with.
I don't do this as I live in the Great White North and will be on a treadmill.
I've been holding out on picking an OS group, but it's time to get on board. I'm in for Nov.
2011 Races - Haven't finalized this yet prob a few sprints/oly's - Would like to get into some Xterra - need to find some decent midwest races - Thinking about taking a shot at the leadville lotto
2011 Goals - Raise FTP as high as possible - Spend as much time on my MTB as possible - Fun & plan another IM for 2012
I'm IN! This is my 2nd week of the OS program but I thought it was too late join the October group so November it is! Besides, I'll be out on vacation for 2 weeks in January so I'll be on track with everybody to finish at the same time
Marc Geraldez, Marina Del Rey, CA age 30, beginner
2011 Races:
LA Marathon Wildflower 70.3 Full Vineman
2011 Goals:
End OS Weight: ~195 - 205 lb VDot > 40 @ 33 now Sub 8hr HIM Smiling at the Vineman finish line
Prior to joining EN I did everything wrong. I prepaid for a year of master's swimming (doh!!). I signed up for a November marathon (Double Doh!!). Anybody have a bridge to sell me?? That all stops now, with the November OS. Swimming will be deprioritized. Marathon is canceled. I'm extra mad because i coulda bought a powermeter. I'm gonna take this anger out in the uncomfortable, high radon levels, of my pain cave.
Greg Dowd. Havertown, PA. 39. Intermediate OS. 2011 races: Columbia Oly, Quassy Half, IMLP (A). Nov OS goal: Be lean(er!) and fast(er!) and ready to build for IMLP. 2011 Goal: Finish IMLP with a smile, knowing I did everything I could within my abilities.
Sign in via this thread, with name, city, state, and flavor of OS you're doing (Beg, Int, Adv)
Give us your race schedule for next year, identifying your A-race(s)
State your end of OS fitness goals, maybe even your 2011 season goals
Consider updating your signature to reflect goals and races above.
Jon Bergmann, Woodland Park, CO, Adv
1. HIM Kansas
2. IMWI
Goals: To be faster. I am new to this plan thing, but ultimately I would like to be comepetivie for a Kona slot (Male-46 yrs old) My strength is the swim and bike is pretty good, the run has always been my nemsis. I have done some extra work this past spring and summer and I feel like this old swimmer is finally a runner. I did a HM iin 1:38 2 wks ago at altitude and felt really good about it. I live and train at 8500 feet so this will add some more confusion to the whole pacing thing.
Comments
Most of the close friends I have in EN I met while going through the Nov OS!! We become like a family and the encouragement and accountability will absolutely get you through some tough workouts you might have otherwise skipped!!
We will be Ironman Free in 2011- first time in 12 years.
Our 2011 A races:
April- Boston Marathon ( no specific goals, just run strong and even)
July- Vineman 70.3 ( goal is 5:0x for me( my PR there is 5:12 )and sub 4:40 for Steve)
( there will be a smattering of 5-10K's, 1/2 marathons and tons of Olympics and sprints but we will just train through those)
2011 needs to reach above goals
Carrie- FTP 215-220 consistently, w/kg 4.3
Vdot 52-53
Steve- FTP - 270, w/kg 4.0
Vdot 61-62
We look forward to training with all of you!
Carrie and Steve
Okay I'm in. I have stated it in a couple other threads but I have yet to officially commit so here it is. I'm coming in to my 2nd OS with the following schedule:
Local sprint May 14, 2011
Local Oly June 19th, 2011
A-RACE Calgary 70.3 July 31. 2011
I will also try to get in some early season runinng races 5-10K's and thoughts to do a 1/2 marathon in mid September. The run focus will help out my vdot and also get me down to the 180lbs area.
Goals are in my signature for accountability, but 280 watts, vdot 41, weight 200lbs which will give me w/kg of 3.1. Hopefully I can hit the current estimates in my signature as I have not done much since August 29th. I guess that's just more work I will have to do in the OS if I'm below those numbers.
Gordon
IN!
New to the EN “Haus” but familiar with the philosophy/metrics
Brendan Shannon, Pasadena, CA, age 26
OS: Intermediate
2011 Races:
2011 Goals:
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to the team and looking to do my first IM in Wisconsin in 2011. I did the Cedar Point Rev3 Half this past Sept and just finished my first year as a triathlete.
I'm in for the Nov OS!
Jason Zilles, Perrysburg, OH, age 35
2011 Races:
2011 Goals:
Welcome Jason, You are going to love IMWISC. Just a great race and great venue. As far as reaching your goals, if you do the work as prescribed the results will be there.
If you have any questions at all, ask away.
Good to see the Nov OS getting bigger and bigger. Won't be long now.
hey guys, i'm all signed up and ready to go for the nov 1 start date. i just finished my first season of tri's - one local sprint and the nyc olympic. i guess you could say my second season will be a wee bit more agressive. i'm looking forward to becoming apart of the EN family and seeing what the team has in store for me.
evan odim / scotch plains, nj / beg OS
follow me on: facebook and my blog
2011 schedule:
apri: unite half marathon
may: doc n sok tri (sprint)
may: montauk century ride (100 mile bike ride)
june: mighty montauk tri (olympic)
july: ironman 70.3 rhode island (half)
aug: ironman louisville (A race)
* will do various 5k's and 10k's as they come up
goals:
- i'm knew to training with all of the "data", so i'll have to update my FTP, vDot, and race weight later on
- learn, learn, and learn some more - essentially becoming a sponge for information
- stay focused and disciplined committing to the full 20 week OS program (no slouching!)
- still be married come aug 2011 (post IMLOU)
Last Minute Entry!
Jeff Linkus, Chicago, IL, age 32
Follow me: Facebook
2011 Races:
2011 Goals:
Lauren,
Yes there are some that do 5k race in the OS. It's even in the plan to look for an end of OS 10K or half marathon to test the run fitness in the end. You just have to manage the weekly workout, which the team or coach can help with.
I don't do this as I live in the Great White North and will be on a treadmill.
Gordon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk
This is about what it's going to take.......................
IN!!
Dave Campbell
Durham, NC
Intermediate OS Plan
On facebook, not sure how to add the link?
2011 Races:
Great find Shaughn! I think the first few weeks are going to have to be filled with these types of posts just to get things moving.
@shaughn: i like where your head's at!
Minneapolis, MN
2011 Races (so far!)
+ Kansas 70.3
+ Racine 70.3
2011 Races
- Haven't finalized this yet prob a few sprints/oly's
- Would like to get into some Xterra - need to find some decent midwest races
- Thinking about taking a shot at the leadville lotto
2011 Goals
- Raise FTP as high as possible
- Spend as much time on my MTB as possible
- Fun & plan another IM for 2012
Look forward to year 2 in the haus
Marc Geraldez, Marina Del Rey, CA age 30, beginner
2011 Races:
LA Marathon
Wildflower 70.3
Full Vineman
2011 Goals:
End OS Weight: ~195 - 205 lb
VDot > 40 @ 33 now
Sub 8hr HIM
Smiling at the Vineman finish line
I'm in for Nov. First timer in OS.
OS Starting points:
FTP 240
VDOT 44
Swim TPace 1:30
Goals ending:
FTP > 270
VDOT > 52 (I was 51 prior to last 2 seasons of calf issues)
Races
Rev3 Quassy or Mooseman Half 6/11
Rev3 Sandusky or PumpkinMan Half 9/11
Funstuff
Half Marathon 5/11
25k Trail run 5/11
Season Goals:
Stay uninjured while running
<5hr late season half iron</p>
Cheers
Ian
I'm in for November ! I'll be repeating 2 weeks I did in October so I'm in sync with the November 1 start.
Mike
I'm in for November Advanced
2011 Races
Madison Half Marathon
Capital View Olympic Triathlon
Verona Sprint Triathlon
Door County HIM
IMWI (on my 49th birthday) Drinks on me after you finish!! woot woot
Goals
Be faster then last year.
Be lighter then last year.
finish IM without getting hurt and not have to walk the whole marathon (like last year)
I see several people are doing Door County HIM where's the post race party?
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
Steve Prefontaine
George Sadler, Round Rock, TX, age 42 (in 2011)
2011 Races:
¦Austin Marathon (probably do half) in Feb
¦Ironman St George in May
¦Austin Half Ironman in Oct
2011 Goals:
¦End OS Weight: 178-180lb
¦IMSG Race Weight: 175lb
¦IMSG FTP: ???
¦W/kg: ???
¦IMWI VDot: ???
¦T-Pace: 1:50/100m[code] [/code][code] [/code]
I am in. Doing adv. Live in Groton, CT. In awesome run shape, power has dropped off recently.
http://www.twitter.com/aarondavidson
http://www.facebook.com/davidsonaaron
2011 Goals:
vDot = 55
FTP: 260
Swim: < 1:15 @IMCDA
A Race: IMCDA
C Race: Abu Dhabi LC. Which I may cut to the half distance.
Prior to joining EN I did everything wrong. I prepaid for a year of master's swimming (doh!!). I signed up for a November marathon (Double Doh!!). Anybody have a bridge to sell me?? That all stops now, with the November OS. Swimming will be deprioritized. Marathon is canceled. I'm extra mad because i coulda bought a powermeter. I'm gonna take this anger out in the uncomfortable, high radon levels, of my pain cave.
Greg Dowd. Havertown, PA. 39. Intermediate OS.
2011 races: Columbia Oly, Quassy Half, IMLP (A).
Nov OS goal: Be lean(er!) and fast(er!) and ready to build for IMLP.
2011 Goal: Finish IMLP with a smile, knowing I did everything I could within my abilities.
Nice video G man.....
Welcome to EN George! Way to bring it home strong during the Longhorn bro!
Jon Bergmann, Woodland Park, CO, Adv
1. HIM Kansas
2. IMWI
Goals: To be faster. I am new to this plan thing, but ultimately I would like to be comepetivie for a Kona slot (Male-46 yrs old) My strength is the swim and bike is pretty good, the run has always been my nemsis. I have done some extra work this past spring and summer and I feel like this old swimmer is finally a runner. I did a HM iin 1:38 2 wks ago at altitude and felt really good about it. I live and train at 8500 feet so this will add some more confusion to the whole pacing thing.
Cheers