tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post3720183351319404402..comments2023-09-28T19:02:11.297-04:00Comments on Blisters and Black Toenails: Adventures of a Racing Junkie: Tri Talk Tuesday: Off SeasonPhaedra Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10348700813435281507noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-45496893134417191862014-11-16T23:00:16.751-05:002014-11-16T23:00:16.751-05:00I started back up with my Pilates class a couple w...I started back up with my Pilates class a couple weeks ago and I can already notice a difference!Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!http://yousignedupforwhat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-33266516811742629402014-11-07T22:03:07.764-05:002014-11-07T22:03:07.764-05:00Great list! I will definitely be focusing on my st...Great list! I will definitely be focusing on my strength training and my limiter this off season as well. I guess I was fortunate enough to compete o a swim team all through my childhood, my "weak link" is the run so I'll be starting a marathon training plan in December, ready to start putting in some miles ;)Amberhttp://eat2saveyourlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-86946752883482080972014-11-07T10:16:06.583-05:002014-11-07T10:16:06.583-05:00Courtney - do it! It's not the kind of workou...Courtney - do it! It's not the kind of workout us triathletes are used to (smaller movements, slower pace) but it's great none the less.<br />Beth - you're welcome! This is the best time to work on the little things!<br />Christina - YES. Strength training is a MUST especially when running long distances. <br />Jessica - it was AWESOME to meet you too! :D<br />Kristen - you should totally link up! I have a hard time with swimming in the winter. My masters group swims at 6:15 am so I'm getting up in the dark AND the cold. It's very difficult to drag my butt out of bed, ha ha. Skate skiing / snowshoeing is GREAT cross training. I may look at doing more of that this winter. Especially if we get as much snow as we did last year, ha ha.Phaedra Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348700813435281507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-50565386122659453672014-11-05T18:34:42.489-05:002014-11-05T18:34:42.489-05:00I’m so glad that you are co-hosting Tri Talk Tuesd...I’m so glad that you are co-hosting Tri Talk Tuesday. I loved reading all the posts last summer and it really helped me to learn while I was becoming a new triathlete. Now that I have a few under my belt, I might have to link up from time to time. ☺ I would completely agree with you about working on the weakest link, which is swimming for me as well. Too bad swimming takes A LOT of effort over the winter months (cold outside, travel to pool, be cold all day). I’m hoping to join masters. I would also add cross training, as I do a lot of skate skiing and snowshoeing during the winter. It helps keep my cardio up and legs strong! Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749992004731099306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-42786951655429121452014-11-05T10:30:50.193-05:002014-11-05T10:30:50.193-05:00This is awesome. As a aspiring triathlete, it is g...This is awesome. As a aspiring triathlete, it is great to know what to work at over the winter. AWESOME to meet you last weekend!Jessicahttp://lacesandlattes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-29539199844120748262014-11-05T10:22:17.743-05:002014-11-05T10:22:17.743-05:00BOO is right. Indoor training is not my favourite...BOO is right. Indoor training is not my favourite but you've got to do what you can in this crazy Canadian weather!!! I'm excited to start incorporating strength training again. I just feel so much better when I do it and know it will benefit me in the long run [no pun intended..haha].Christina @ The Athletarianhttp://www.theathletarian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-45134829410580738702014-11-05T08:55:43.171-05:002014-11-05T08:55:43.171-05:00Thanks so much for the suggestion to focus on dril...Thanks so much for the suggestion to focus on drills! I know I need to improve my swimming form a lot to get faster and I think the links in your post will be really useful. Beth Dhttp://boltingbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137172801546792811.post-87985264941546628632014-11-04T16:33:41.244-05:002014-11-04T16:33:41.244-05:00I've always been intrigued by pilates. I might...I've always been intrigued by pilates. I might just try it over the winter. Might as well, nothing to lose!Courtney@The TriGirl Chronicleshttp://thetrigirlchronicles.comnoreply@blogger.com