Big Kahuna Year FOUR

Dec 29, 13 21:36

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Well we are winding down to the very end of the year.

I plan to humbly submit for your enjoyment the fourth "Big Kahuna" Full Year ST points challenge tomorrow ...

We had 84 entrepid ST souls jump in during year 1--2011. 8 hit the gold standard of 18,000 points (1,500/mth) for a golden average of 9.4%.

Last year, year 2, we had only 5 of 143 participants clear the challenging Golden Bar. This equates to just 3.4%.

This year, year 3 it looks like we'll have 7-9 out of 144 participants get to the Golden Level.

Last year, the five golden level folks averaged: 718k swim/7188 bike/1593 run/876 hours.

I'll post final stats here shortly but I hope you join in the fun--obviously, intensity et al are very important but for all you folks who want to be held accountable for showing up everyday and putting in the time--all year---this is your challenge!

all are welcome! we have silver (15,000 points) and bronze (12,000 points) achievement levels as well--all are worthy of a concerted effort to achieve. Please come and join our community---The Big Kahuna 4 (2014) challenge will be up tomorrow!

Check back here after Jan 1 for stats related to the first three years of our challenge!

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 2:39

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Thanks for teeing this up again.
Hopefully I'll make Gold again after missing out this year!

Coaching - Future Endurance

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 2:48

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I'm in. 2013 was a highly successful year for me - only one injury and came within 25 seconds of my half marathon PR and 30 seconds of my 1650 PR (that's a swim race for you non fishes).

For those of you who haven't done this challenge, chasing the person in front of you on the spreadsheet is highly motivating. It's like 100/100 but it lasts ALL YEAR!

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 2:55

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I'm in again. 2013 ended up being a year of 'meh' so I barely logged anything before giving up so with an IM booked along with some middle distance and HM's for 2014 I feel I could get that Bronze I so want badly!

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 4:14

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I think I'd be close if not over the gold level if I could just get around to entering my workouts. I kinda gave up logging them here many months ago. I'm more of a paper log guy so I've got them all recorded just not here. Oh well.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 6:17

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I'm 37 points short of 18000 for 2013 as of today. That equates to an Ironman swim leg and I'm over the hump. Should be possible today! In for 2014

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 6:24

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I'm in again, thanks for setting this up. It's a great motivator to dig through the challenges throughout the year to see how I'm doing.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 7:23

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From the lazy category...... Those of you who have the ear of the log keepers.

Is there an easy way to pin this on going challenge to the first page of challenges. By sept or so one needs to go about three pages deep past expired and current challenges to find it (unless I am missing something which is entirely possible)

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [ironmayb] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 9:58

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I think our best chance is to "book mark" year 4 Big Kahuna link. The reason I say that, is because the guy who designed the ST training log and challenge utility and implemented it, is not available any longer to do upgrades. My understanding is that slowman has an eventual upgrade planned to the entire log at some point.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 10:29

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Thanks

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 11:04

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I've joined - am very new to triathlon and only started training in mid-October.

Looking forward to seeing how I go - my coach puts my sessions in Training Peaks every Sunday so quite structured. About to go for a run - well when I say run, I actually mean hill work as am still recovering from a calf injury - and a pool swim

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

SBR_bestgoodbad

Dec 30, 13 13:28

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In for 2014.

I was feeling mighty good in August when I started climbing from 65 to 48 place until I learned those previously in front of me we no longer logging their workouts. Still, glad to have gotten through '13 injury free if simply MOP among the Kahunistas

Such a Bad Runner

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 14:51

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I'm in. If anything this will make me get the pool much more frequently. I'll shoot for Bronze and see what happens.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [thugbuster] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 15:52

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thugbuster wrote:

I'm in. If anything this will make me get the pool much more frequently. I'll shoot for Bronze and see what happens.

The safest and most time effective way to log a lot of points is to swim lots. It is pretty easy to bang out around 30 points per hour (3000m swim). To do that running, you have to run 7.5 miles, but most can't do that "as often" as swimming. On the other hand, you can run anywhere, any time, so running is more easily "accessible" if you have the durability to do a lot of running often. Cycling is the least efficient in terms of time, but you can log endless volume (if you have the time).

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 16:00

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Thanks Dev! Took almost 45 min off my IM PR (11:32) this year at IMCDA with consistency (BarryP was the backbone of my training). This year I'm going to up the volume and stay consistent to see if a sub 11 is in the cards at Whistler.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 17:44

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I'm in!!! 2014 is a big year for me, my first Ironman! Going big!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [jermon] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 19:29

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I'm in - where do you track the workouts......that gold standard looks tough!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 20:20

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What's the formula for the point system?

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [jermon] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 20:33

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jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 13 21:11

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ericmulk wrote:

jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

Thanks!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [mex99] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 6:00

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I just wanted to post a little advice about this challenge. It is great during the base/build phase when you need the motivation to log a lot of miles, but later in the season when you need to taper for race or recover it can cause you stray from your training plan. You know you need to taper but you look at the standings and see people passing you and you think maybe I can squeeze in an extra workout. My advice is to not to look at the challenge when your tapering, recovering or sick. Just remember it is really about racing well, not just logging miles. I say this because I did have some great races and PRs this season but I'm still annoyed that I missed Gold by less than 500 points.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [Bifff] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 6:29

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What the hell. I'll give it a go. Would have been close to silver status for 2013.

Randy
http://www.gulfcoasttriteam.com

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [Bifff] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 7:11

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Could not agree with this more.

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 7:31

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i hate having to track at 2 places but you've convinced me. :) I'll try it.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 7:34

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ericmulk wrote:

jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

how about the metrics the rest of the world uses? :) same? 100m/1000m/250m?

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https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/katasmit

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [kathy_caribe] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 9:01

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kathy_caribe wrote:

ericmulk wrote:

jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

how about the metrics the rest of the world uses? :) same? 100m/1000m/250m?

I didn't set up the point system but I get your point:)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 13 11:09

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I'm in for 2014. I have done it the last 2 years, and only hit the bronze level. Mostly cause I run more than anything. This year, I have a tri coach, I'm biking and swimming in addition to running and I'm going for gold!!

I wish every one a wonderful and injury free 2014.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 5:30

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I'm in. I only logged a little bit in 2013.

Looking at my year, I might be able to hit gold if everything goes well. Running almost every day, more swim volume, and the addition of a commuting bike will pave the way.

Of course, I'm a little under the weather this morning for the first time in a long time. Grr.

Chris Harris

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [charris19] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 6:52

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Is there any conversion or inclusion of indoor trainer rides?

JW (on the comback trail)

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 12:24

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Great challenge! Long long ago when I began swimming, I got pretty obsessed with it, and built somewhat of a reputation for being insanely consistent. I went for about a three year stretch being able to count on one hand the number of scheduled workouts I missed. I've been longing for that feeling again - that feeling of being fully absorbed, sinking completely into a thing. Gonna do my best to re-ignite that with this challenge.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [Sleestack] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 13:05

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Sorry, I think I missed how to sign up for the challenge, could somebody explain the process again? Thanks.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [pumpkin31] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 13:17

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click "training log" in upper right hand corner of this screen
once in there click 'challenges' tab
it will say "join challenge" - click that

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [NYCTri] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 14 16:39

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include em

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 5:12

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I got really bored and added in my stuff from last year. Turns out I had entered the challenge last year. :) Looks like it isn't too hard to hit 12K. That will be my goal this year - that and quality vs quantity.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 8:15

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Actually, I think the question is one of how to input distance of indoor trainer rides, and that is something I am quite interested in myself as well, since speed on an indoor trainer is pretty far from real world speed, and thus distance is ridiculously off. My approach is to take my ride time and use an approximate average speed for an equivalent outdoor ride to come up with a distance to input. Luckily, since I have a computrainer, I can take the NP for the ride from trainerroad and correlate it to an approximation of what mph that would have produced so the guesswork is somewhat minimized, but it isn't a simple proposition! Of course, if I use the RM1 software, I just tweak the drag factor until the mph is in a reasonable range but even there, we are talking a ton of fudge factor.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 12:23

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Ty

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [cloesch] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 12:33

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I do the same thing for trainer rides. I don't think any given ride is that far off, but over a year I'm hoping that the errors average out instead of add up. Not sure of any other way to put it in the log and count it since it's based on miles and not time.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [kathy_caribe] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 17:08

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kathy_caribe wrote:

I got really bored and added in my stuff from last year. Turns out I had entered the challenge last year. :) Looks like it isn't too hard to hit 12K. That will be my goal this year - that and quality vs quantity.

Ya, I see you hit about 11,100 for 2013 so 12,000 should be easy if you set your mind to it:)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [cloesch] [ In reply to ]

Jan 3, 14 19:11

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I make the conversion pretty straight forward. If I ride the rollers (which I always ride pretty hard), I give myself credit for 30 kph, even though my "speed" on those rides tends to be around 38 kph. If I ride my Computrainer moderately hard like 220W (which is half IM race pace), I generally give myself credit for 34-36 kph with the warmup and cooldown. If I ride at 240-250W, I generally give myself credit for 38-40 kph depending on how long my warmup/cooldown was. It's all an estimation but over a year it kind of evens off. In the end, it is all honor system. Give yourself credit for the work you do. If we cheat ourselves in an ST challenge, there are bigger problems that we need to be worried about. In the end, all of this is to get us fitter.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Jan 4, 14 7:02

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I have to say I really didn't think this challenge out before I joined. Some of you people are monsters. I really doubt that I can attain the 18k points but I think with some effort I will be able to achieve one of the lower levels. My biggest problem is that I am so damn slow in the water, hopefully undertaking this challenge will help with that. Good luck to all and Happy New Year.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [pumpkin31] [ In reply to ]

Jan 4, 14 8:55

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It is great fun - can't believe I've not seen it before - my volume is benefitting currently from a few days off work but it is great fun. Swim is easiest points which motivates you into the pool which is great. I'm in Saratoga Springs NY and it was -5F this morning round 7am..... I had 8 lanes at the Y all to myself...... 2 lifeguards were the only others I saw in there!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jan 8, 14 12:18

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Does anyone know how I can change my totals to display in Miles... I've selected US Standard in my profile, but metric still displays... I did not pay any attention in math, I don't know what 243km means.

-
"It's nice to be great, but far greater to be nice"

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [yoe400800] [ In reply to ]

Jan 10, 14 13:45

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Go to your profile in the training section - scroll down a bit and you'll see settings. Just choose US customary system and it should work fine.

Also - can anyone help me with the plodding of Garmin files from my 910? I have the Garmin Communicator installed in my MacBook and the first few times it all worked fine. Now tough, when I try to upload new workouts it all goes ok until I get to the "uploading to server" screen. It basically freezes here for ages, with no uploads going through.

I've checked on the Garmin Communicator site and I have the latest version.

Cheers

Rob

I ride:
Cervelo - P-Series/R3
GT - Sensor Carbon Expert

Supporters - Flo Cycling, Mount Bikes

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [Xt1ncT] [ In reply to ]

Apr 29, 14 16:56

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Getting harder to keep up with you guys as you head into summer in N.A.!

Coaching - Future Endurance

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Apr 29, 14 19:41

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proudly chiming in from 5th place :D

hope everyone is having a good year

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Apr 30, 14 7:10

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You're crushing it TC! I'm struggling a bit post climbing but beginning to build a little momentum---maybe in May I can run you down!

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jun 20, 14 14:00

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Quote:

You're crushing it TC! I'm struggling a bit post climbing but beginning to build a little momentum---maybe in May I can run you down!

I would like to congratulate you on finally being ahead of me. Enjoy it while it lasts - I get back to swimming seriously next week ;-)

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Jun 20, 14 17:36

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OK girl--you're on! But to just warn you--I've solved my peroneal problem and have a relatively free race calendar--it's all about building for Kona now. I am and am going to be putting up some big numbers in the weeks ahead....Nt to say that you won't but you have your PhD thing and are trying to accomplish things in life....I'm old and just living off of my past accomplishments....Still I can't resist taking down a vibrant young female athlete--you better be spending a ton of time in the pool dear or else you'll fall far behind!

:)

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jun 20, 14 18:01

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All these years, never knew this was a thing

With 2014 almost half over, too late to jump in now [and I'm sure I'd be far FAR from competitive, anyway] but, for 2015 ...???

"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [randymar] [ In reply to ]

Jun 20, 14 18:16

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randymar wrote:

All these years, never knew this was a thing

With 2014 almost half over, too late to jump in now [and I'm sure I'd be far FAR from competitive, anyway] but, for 2015 ...???

You can join now and just back fill your workouts...or just add your yearly volumes to date into one swim one bike and one run workout and you'll be up to date.

Rcmioga....not sure I will get to gold this year. My business travel schedule Sep-Nov is likely going to be insane from what I can tell right now and the next few months will be a lot of racing and tapering!

Dev

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [randymar] [ In reply to ]

Jun 20, 14 21:42

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Quote:

All these years, never knew this was a thing

With 2014 almost half over, too late to jump in now [and I'm sure I'd be far FAR from competitive, anyway] but, for 2015 ...???

Jump in. There are a bunch of different levels.

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Jun 21, 14 3:59

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Dev: i predict you'll find a way to hit 18,000 on or about Dec 28th!

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 14 10:33

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So I noticed on the BK challenge that you have it set to end Jan. 31, not Dec. 31...

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 14 10:55

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Question:

Do you have to log on ST for the Big Kahuna?

So far this year I have 317,266yds swim, 3672 miles bike and 1308 mile run. That's not too bad for a non-ironman year. Oh I think I calculated it as 12076 points

James - est. as a Triathlete 1983

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [BrotherTri] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 14 13:20

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I gave up logging in February. All mine is through TrainingPeaks.

S: 613,000 yards -> 6130 points
B: 6944 miles -> 6944 points
R: 1542 miles -> 6168 points
Tot -> 19,242 points

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 14 14:22

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whoops! I'm not sure I can change it....

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 14 21:57

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rcmioga wrote:

whoops! I'm not sure I can change it....

I noticed this way back in January but just didn't say anything about it, since i think everyone in the BK Challenge understands that it is an annual, calendar year event:)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 20, 14 18:44

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where do you find rules?

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Dec 20, 14 19:11

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ericmulk wrote:

jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

The US is starting to recognize Cuba, perhaps soon the Metric system?

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [Tri Bread] [ In reply to ]

Dec 20, 14 19:40

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Tri Bread wrote:

ericmulk wrote:

jermon wrote:

What's the formula for the point system?

1 point = 100 yd swim = 1 mi bike = 1/4 mi run

The US is starting to recognize Cuba, perhaps soon the Metric system?

Possibly but I kind of doubt it. Think we're all too used to miles, yards, etc, but i must admit that the metric is much simpler once you get used to it. In much of my engineering work we use milligrams per liter (parts per million), micrograms per liter (parts per billion), etc, but then other things are still lbs/gallon, etc.

Besides, the Republicans are going to push back and not let Obama get away with this unilateral declaration, but any further discuss will have to be in the LR:)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 28, 14 13:46

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I am super excited. Just got earned enough points for gold for the first year.
That was tough. Thanks for the challenge.

Nancy.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 28, 14 13:59

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rcmioga wrote:

Dev: i predict you'll find a way to hit 18,000 on or about Dec 28th!

Well it is Dec 28th, and i need 415 points to hit 18000. 400 points is basically a 16-17 hour training week. So in the next 3 days I basically need 10,000 m of swimming that gives me 110 points, plus 200 miles biking, and then I need 105 points from running, so that's basically a marathon. In other words, I have to do my biggest training camp of the year which I did at Epicman Tremblant where I did 10,000m swimming, 280K biking and 46K or running in a weekend. The problem is it is dropping to minus 10 to minus 18 C for the next few days and there is no way I can do that much biking on the trainer....so 3 days short of the deadline, I think I will graciously throw in the towel on gold I did travel 130,000 miles this year, so that is basically 1 hour per day, every day of the year in an airplane, which is my excuse!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Dec 28, 14 14:15

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Good try! I didn't make it either. I'm in a start up and suffering from a peroneal thing....

I'm actually in Puntas Arenas, Chile right now on call for our flight to Antarctica. Hopefully will get after the Vinson Masiff soon!

Randy Christofferson(http://www.rcmioga.blogspot.com

Insert Doubt. Erase Hope. Crush Dreams.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [nad] [ In reply to ]

Dec 29, 14 16:16

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Quote:

I am super excited. Just got earned enough points for gold for the first year.
That was tough. Thanks for the challenge.

Congratulations :-) I have been trying to catch you all year, and it is not going to happen, but it was fun!

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Dec 29, 14 16:17

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Quote:

I'm actually in Puntas Arenas, Chile right now on call for our flight to Antarctica. Hopefully will get after the Vinson Masiff soon!

That's awesome. I hope you get out there.

p.s. I am ahead of you in Big Kahuna ;-)

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 14 6:37

Post #66 of 78 Views: 2634

I think it's going to be opposite next year- I'll be chasing you. If you increase your biking, you'll be unstoppable. As it is, w you swim and run - sheesh. You're amazing.

Here's to a happy and healthy New Year for us all !!!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [nad] [ In reply to ]

Dec 30, 14 19:39

Post #67 of 78 Views: 2585

I'm tracking for a solid silver. For the first part of the year the base work had me in line for Gold but with racing, tapering and recovering I fell back. No complaints though and credit to those who get there, a lot of credit...... it is a tough challenge and requires a lot of dedication to get there...I will average out at around 2.25 hours per day and still come in at circa 16300 points.

Great job to everyone who logged a workout..... wherever you ended up it is better than sitting on the sofa eating chips!

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [mex99] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 14 7:51

Post #68 of 78 Views: 2554

Just made it over 18000 with this morning's workout. Second year that I reach this mark. I'm definitely a procrastinator, had to increase the workload a bit in Nov/Dec to make sure I made it. Thanks everyone for the camaraderie and motivation, looking forward to 2015.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [chbelair] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 14 7:56

Post #69 of 78 Views: 2550

Missed out on my goal of Gold this year. I lost of lot of running due to an injury, but I'm pleased with my overall workload and am looking forward to Gold in 2015.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [mck414] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 14 9:00

Post #70 of 78 Views: 2535

I missed out on gold but was close; need about 230 more points. Either a teeny bit more swimming needed, or more bike time... happy with the effort though. I did make gold last year.

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [nad] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 14 15:16

Post #71 of 78 Views: 2493

wow! congrats! i was just happy to get bronze (I think? 12K+?).

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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Dec 31, 14 15:23

Post #72 of 78 Views: 2489

Similar deal...in reality, 1 more minute on each workout of the year, gets me the final few 100 points to go over 18000. When it comes to these things, it is not a single week or set of workouts. It is the summation of every tiny extra minute on the treadmill, or extra 100m in the pool, or adding an two 2 min extra hill climbs in during the bike commute home that add up to a lot. Look at it this way.....if you train 1 minute more per day, that is 365 minutes in a year, which is an extra 6 hours of training for the year...3 more minutes per day, is 18 hours of training....in other words, you can try to spread that 18 hours of training by adding 9 hours of training to two 15 hour weeks (making them 24 hour training weeks), or you can just commit to making every workout a touch longer....3-5 minutes per workout adds up over a year...last year I was just over 18000 points this year just a bit under with 760 hours. No magic though.....770-780 hours of so pushes me over the top.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [devashish_paul] [ In reply to ]

Jan 1, 15 2:39

Post #73 of 78 Views: 2456

Yeah my swim averaged 1702 yards a day, which is literally a lap a day short of a mile per day average. It really is the very little extra minutes that push you over the top

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If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [tigerchik] [ In reply to ]

Jan 1, 15 18:16

Post #74 of 78 Views: 2389

Dev, makes an interesting point. Not so much for the challenge which is just for fun, but in terms of race performance I wonder how much gain would be made by pushing each workout say 3-5% longer. Physiologically, I am ready to stop at the end of a workout irrespective of length.... would I build mental and physical strength if I always pushed that bit further / harder?

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [kathy_caribe] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 15 5:17

Post #75 of 78 Views: 2359

Thanks. You killed it this last month! On to 2015

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [mex99] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 15 5:25

Post #76 of 78 Views: 1053

I don't think I would want to push EACH workout 3-5% longer. For instance, I have maxed out my run mileage and if I add more I will probably get hurt. For me it is a matter of cycling more. I could go longer in swimming, but that is not going to gain me as much as adding bike mileage is.

So I think that yeah, as an average it means each workout needs to be a little bit longer, but in practice it is more fine tuned

maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
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Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [mex99] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 15 5:34

Post #77 of 78 Views: 1049

mex99 wrote:

Dev, makes an interesting point. Not so much for the challenge which is just for fun, but in terms of race performance I wonder how much gain would be made by pushing each workout say 3-5% longer. Physiologically, I am ready to stop at the end of a workout irrespective of length.... would I build mental and physical strength if I always pushed that bit further / harder?

Generally, the workout time I have is fixed and I don't come close to being physiologically spent, mainly because I can't do as much intensity as when I was 25, 35 or even 45. So what that means is I need more time, but that is fixed, too. So I just get more efficient in my changing and take shorter showers....frees up 5-10 min...at least this applies to work days. Weekends and holidays you are right, I can train till I drop, so more volume is not an option. So the quick answer is it/depends.

Re: Big Kahuna Year FOUR [rcmioga] [ In reply to ]

Jan 2, 15 6:35

Post #78 of 78 Views: 1037

I have never kept a log of my workouts. This will be interesting and fun!

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