"Thanks so much you all!! All I can say is that I trained really hard and I see the times I must post to place and qualify for Kona and I have a lot more work ahead of me. I wish you all the best. YOU CAN DO THIS!! That is what I had written on…"
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Catherine Matsalla commented on the group 'My First Ironman'"I thought I was doing really well without a coach until I got one. Brant is very reasonable in his price per month. He is with dreambigcoaching. I was putting my own plan together and it took a lot of time out of my day reading and researching and I…"
Catherine Matsalla commented on the group 'my first ironman'"Well... I live in Mexico and there are no bad days here..just bad roads but super nice trails into the desert. However, come July and August- I have to triple up on water bottles and salt tables."
Catherine Matsalla replied to the discussion 'Fink Heart Rate Training Help' in the group my first ironman"Deb,
I used to be that way - now after loads of training - I have a hard time getting out of Z2. I will be 50 in Nov. My resting HR is 47. I will get out of Z2 on a hill or a running race and sprint repeats of course...which I do because I like to…"
Catherine Matsalla replied to the discussion 'Fink Heart Rate Training Help' in the group my first ironman"In my humble opinion, what you are doing is correct. Was your resting heart rate taken when you were fully rested, first thing in the morning? I think you should go with perceived exertion. You could document where your average heart rate is…"
Catherine Matsalla commented on the group 'my first ironman'"wow I am amazed by those of you who have done one or only a few triathlons and then go for the big Kahuna. I have been doing them for years and the thought of doing an ironman scared the pegeebees out of me. I think it is the fear of bonking that…"
Catherine Matsalla commented on the group 'my first ironman'"Bryan - check this out :http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/bikes/difference.shtml"
Catherine Matsalla replied to the discussion 'Ave MPH....'"Hi... I am a 49 yr old woman who averages around 19+miles/hr (30-32km/hr) 18 on a hilly road and definitely 19+ on flats. I run steep hills every week at least once. I bike hills 3 times a week. That is my secret pure and simple. I normally do…"
Catherine Matsalla commented on the group 'my first ironman'"Anybody doing Cozumel November 2012?? What are you doing for a training right now?"
Coach Dave left a comment for Catherine Matsalla"Hi Catherine,
Welcome to the site! I am USA Triathlon Certified Coach, an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, a Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlete, and own/operate In Training LLC, Utah's first fulltime triathlon coaching company. I have…"
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- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- About Me:
- A Canadian training in Baja training for my first Ironman in Los Cabos 2013. Was heavy into long distance running and triathlons, got a demanding job, cancer, in remission 6 years and have been back training for 2 years. Decided to do an Ironman for my 50th birthday... WHAT was I thinking???!!!
- My Tri Story:
- Have completed numerous Olympic and one 70.3. Completed 3 marathons, was a member of the age group in World Duathlon Championship in France, 2001.
- Tri Experience:
- Age grouper
- Tri Distance:
- Olympic, 2x Olympic (or approx 70.3 mi/113.1km), Long course (or approx 140.6 mi/225.3km)
- Tri Interest:
- Training Partners, Friends
- My key race for 2013
- Los Cabos Ironman
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- At 8:23pm on January 12, 2012,
Bryan Kay said… Thanks that site really helped!
- At 3:37pm on December 16, 2011, Coach Dave said…
Hi Catherine,
Welcome to the site! I am USA Triathlon Certified Coach, an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, a Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlete, and own/operate In Training LLC, Utah's first fulltime triathlon coaching company. I have been coaching for 9 years now, have coached over 600 athletes, and have been competing myself for about 12 years. I am also a contributing writer for Triathlete Magazine from time to time. Along with coaching locally, I also offer online coaching so if you're ever interested in learning more about my online coaching services, please feel free to ask!
Happy Training,
Dave
PS - I am having a coaching sale right now for my online athletes for as little as $225 for a 3-month complete package, or $400 for a 6 month complete package, with absolutely no start up fees. A rock'n deal for sure! Oh, I also offer In Training Gift Certificates for the holiday season!
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