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Originally posted by Burd

Uh-Oh....PT said to try and run Sat. She has me doing a 2/2 run/walk for only 1 mile. Then a 5/5 on my next run for another mile.

Fingers crossed....

Originally posted by adempsey10

Went for a 10km run on Wednesday. It was a zone 3 run (well under by FT) and I ran at 5:07min/km pace. My fastest 1km split this year has been 4:04. I feel like my speed is finally coming back. I'm running a half-marathon at the end of April and I'm hoping for a sub 1:40 time. I've also brought my average swim pace down from 2:05/100m to 1:56/100m (mostly just through form and technique improvements). This is the first year I've really trained with HR, RPE and FT (and kept a reliable log of them all) so it's really cool to be able to see empirical improvements on paper in my performance in addition to having that 'feeling' of improvement. Another month and I'll start assessing realistically what my time goals for Ironman Tremblant will be. 

Training has been good so far. I've remained consistent. I haven't missed many of my scheduled sessions. Unfortunately, I'm coming in to paper and exam time so its going to be hard fir the next month. I am happy to say, however, that Ironman training has benefitted my schooling. The discipline I've developed through training over the last 3 months has carried over into my school work. I find I don't procrastinate as much anymore. My first test in Greek back in January was 78, I just got my most recent test back and I got an 88. ?a??ete, ? a?d?e?! Everything is comin' up Milhouse. 

Originally posted by Burd

1 mile 2/2 in the books pain free. Tomorrow is 5/5 for 1 mile. I see her again on Tues for her to tell me the next step up. Excited to be semi back in the game. Maybe I can schedule a race if all goes well.

Originally posted by Burd

1 mile 2/2 in the books pain free. Tomorrow is 5/5 for 1 mile. I see her again on Tues for her to tell me the next step up. Excited to be semi back in the game. Maybe I can schedule a race if all goes well.

Originally posted by adempsey10

Went for a 10km run on Wednesday. It was a zone 3 run (well under by FT) and I ran at 5:07min/km pace. My fastest 1km split this year has been 4:04. I feel like my speed is finally coming back. I'm running a half-marathon at the end of April and I'm hoping for a sub 1:40 time. I've also brought my average swim pace down from 2:05/100m to 1:56/100m (mostly just through form and technique improvements). This is the first year I've really trained with HR, RPE and FT (and kept a reliable log of them all) so it's really cool to be able to see empirical improvements on paper in my performance in addition to having that 'feeling' of improvement. Another month and I'll start assessing realistically what my time goals for Ironman Tremblant will be. 

Training has been good so far. I've remained consistent. I haven't missed many of my scheduled sessions. Unfortunately, I'm coming in to paper and exam time so its going to be hard fir the next month. I am happy to say, however, that Ironman training has benefitted my schooling. The discipline I've developed through training over the last 3 months has carried over into my school work. I find I don't procrastinate as much anymore. My first test in Greek back in January was 78, I just got my most recent test back and I got an 88. ?a??ete, ? a?d?e?! Everything is comin' up Milhouse. 

Originally posted by Qua17 The fact that you are getting so fast means you'll be able to finish IMMT, take, some pictures, go back to your hotel, take a shower and then a nap, then wake up, buy a cold IPA and come back to the finish line in time to hand it to me as I cross the line. Keep it up. Just so you know - I took Greek in college... made it two weeks before dropping the course... brutal

Originally posted by Qua17 I think - everyone knock on wood - that my hip is on the road to recovery. I have enjoyed 2 days pain free. I even went for a 5 minute run yesterday and still no soreness today. I did 30 on the bike and I could feel some tenderness as I went along but nothing too bad. The true test will be how it feels tomorrow, but I am hopeful. The big news this week is that I'm back in one - derland. I've lost 15 in the last 5 weeks and weighed in this week at 199.6. I need to make it my mission to lose 2 pounds each week from now until IMMT so I can do the race at 165. I would be more than happy to not have to cart the equivalent of 2 cases of beer 140.6 miles. What I would rather do is to have those two cases of beer - ice cold - waiting for me at the finish line. I'm coming up on a rest week and hoping that I can continue to be pain free. I also have another session with the bike fitter (I'm still grasping at straws) and another appointment with the PT. 133 days until IMMT - not that I'm counting.

Originally posted by Qua17 Weekly Goals - April 7, 2014 DQ - Lose 2 lbs, record calories, rest and recover, 180 minutes of PT

Originally posted by Qua17 Weekly Goals - April 7, 2014 DQ - Lose 2 lbs, record calories, rest and recover, 180 minutes of PT

Originally posted by adempsey10

Alan - Continue with IM training plan. Incorporate two days of yoga into the weekly plan. Work on run speed with drills. 

thor-Continue with my lunch runs and calorie counting.

Originally posted by thor67

Hey, how about posting your top three value priced wines from Spain?? I would be interested in seeing if I could find them in Canada and trying them out. Shhh, don't tell anyone I also drink wine(even some fruit beer David).... 

Now we are talking.... To choose 3 wines in a wine-producing country is like asking you guys the best 3 beers, but I will give you some hints. Thinking about being easy to find in Canada, should be big wineries. Main wine regions for reds in Spain as Rioja -best known- and Ribera -my favorite-, both use tempranillo grape. So I would suggest: 1) Marques de Riscal (Rioja), 2) Protos (Ribera) excellent quality for the price, and 3) to consider a good white, anyone from a place called Rueda and the grape Verdejo, fantastic and cheap! If you ever come nearby, let me know. Enjoy!!

Originally posted by Qua17

Third day in a row with very little hip pain. Amen! Shoulder pain is still there. Boo!

I went to see my PT and his awesome assistant did myofascial release on my legs. It didn't hurt for the entire 75 minutes but there were some painful spots. However - when he started working on my shoulder I almost flew off the table. He's not sure what is causing it but something is definitely wrong with my rotator cuff.

After the massage - I went to the LBS for another bike fitting and they moved my seat further forward to open up my hips a little more so we will see if that helps.

I know there are a bunch of hockey fans out there - but who the championship tonight?

Originally posted by Juancho

Yesterday run my first HM of 2014, 1.49 so quite happy with the results. Race was all along the coast, no sun but no rain, so great weather. First half around 4.50 to 5.10', second half a bit tougher, few hills and tired legs.... Had breakfast 2 hours before the start (two toasts with butter and honey), sipped water during the race and had a gel at 12km, first time I feel comfortable with eating and running!

Originally posted by Juancho Yesterday run my first HM of 2014, 1.49 so quite happy with the results. Race was all along the coast, no sun but no rain, so great weather. First half around 4.50 to 5.10', second half a bit tougher, few hills and tired legs.... Had breakfast 2 hours before the start (two toasts with butter and honey), sipped water during the race and had a gel at 12km, first time I feel comfortable with eating and running!

Originally posted by Juancho

Originally posted by kevinbe My goal was to hit a 3 mile run at 9:00/mi. pace. I quickly decided I'd do 4 at the 9:00/mi pace. I'm happy to report that I got in 4.16 miles at a 8:41/mi pace with no calf pain. That's my first 4 mile run in a long time. I did buy the enjoy by: 4/20 from Stone. I'm going to take it fishing with me on Thursday. I'm on Spring break and am going out to my favorite fisheries for some resident rainbow and kokanee fishing on Thursday. I also enjoyed an IPA from Unita brewing out of UT. Fantastic. It was called the Detour. It's a Double IPA. I have a Pallate wrecker scheduled for tonight. It's at some 150 IBU's. I'm curious to see if this is too much. I'm of the opinion there can never be enough IBU's.