shmeeg's Winter Madness Mentor group - OPEN TO HIPPIES (Page 10)

brick94513 - 2011-01-17 4:52 PM

WOW!  Awesome work girl!  What a great way to start off the season.

Do you have your own snow shoes or did you rent for the race?  What type of snow shoes were you using?  Just curious.  Like I said before, I would really like to give this a shot.  I was hoping to try some cross country skiing too this year.  Just what I need, more toys. 

rachel5576 - 2011-01-19 8:09 PM jay sorry you weren't feeling well hope you are on the mend now.

Ok i have a question for you all. How do you keep track of your laps in the pool?

shmeeg - 2011-01-19 10:36 AM

Ok, I am alive still!  Not up to 100% yet, but hopefully will be over this crud by tomorrow.  Any of you in need of a wetsuit, Xterra is having their typical sale going on now.  50% off w/ free shipping.  This can get you a full suit for ~$150.  I bought a Vortex 3 last year and its decent for the money. Coupon code NEWYEAR.  Expires Jan 28.

www.xterrawetsuits.com

shmeeg - 2011-01-19 11:38 PM

I am, I actually ate today .  I still struggle w/ this and haven't found a real good solution yet.  I've seen a few threads where people have asked this and someone said to use coins and move them from one pile to another to count the laps.  That seemed like it might work if I was stopping after every 100, but I don't want to stop every lap if I'm just swimming 1k straight or something.  There are relatively inexpensive lap counters that you wear on your finger and just click the button at each lap, or you could blow a ton of cash on a swimovate pro that has a built in whizbang-something-or-other that will count laps, strokes and all kinds of crazy stuff. 

Few examples of the different options here: http://www.swimoutlet.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=lap+counter&checkRealSearchInput=Y

rachel5576 - 2011-01-19 8:09 PM

Ok i have a question for you all. How do you keep track of your laps in the pool?

swomen1 - 2011-01-20 5:43 AM 

Also, do you have experience with both the medium and high buoyancy suits, e.g., how big a difference between them is there in 'float levels'?  Do you know if it's possible to try out these suits before purchasing? Thanks in advance for whatever info you can provide. 

brick94513 - 2011-01-20 6:42 AM

I have both a Blueseventy sleveless suit and a 2X1 V:1 full suit.  While the sleveless is a basic suit without panels, the 2XU has a 5mm flotation panel and 1mm panels in the armpits and behind the knees.  In terms of bouyancy of speed, the 2XU is superior and much a faster suit for me.  On the down side, the thiner neoprene can be really delicate.  You need to be very diligent in donning and doffing the suit or you will put holes or tears in the suit.  In addition, there is a pretty big cost difference for these suits.

As for retnals, I'm not sure.  If you are unsure on size, I know you can try them on in the shop. 

LAH - 2011-01-20 2:17 PM thats just wrong in refrence to the warm pic. and needing sunblock shmeeg...
sorry I've been gone guys- intresting reads! I've just started all of my spring classes at school, and now have my training schedule set! yaya got 5.3 mi today on my bike-first time in a few weeks outside of neighborhood due to freezing weather her in the dc area-and more on the way cali looks really good right now! also had my first fall today!! lol!! lady didn't completly stop at a light, i had the crossing, and she completly didn't see-luckily my bike wasn't messed up! I do have a few boo boos as my kiddos say- but more of, omg- can't believe I feel off my bike-in the middle of the road! not like I'm a small girl -my bike is eygpitan blue-not invisble-but love it! Def. getting new seat and have shorts on the way!!! With the weather though, I will be inside for the next few weeks....if I fall of there...well then we know its me Now that I'm all jelloy I"m off to make dinner for kiddos

congrats rachel-i know what kind of workout that was!!!!! so happy for you!!!!

hope you do beter shmeeg-weekends are my family and house time. I rest those days-weather permits-we check out new hiking/walking trails with dog and kiddos(shmeeg sounds like you guys just had a new kiddo )
I do cardio/running mon, bike tues, swim wed., run thur., bike/swim frid-depending on weather and which i'm struggling more in. this is what i've mapped out for the semester, and might switch it up as far as what days I do what. any pointers would be welcomed

LAH - 2011-01-20 7:26 PM Shmeeg,
Didn't actually get hit-I began crossing when car pulled out in front-turning right. I had light, they were to stop, but busy yacking on the phone. I was a little shaken, but laughed it off- seeing as I haadn't fallen off a bike since I was well, let's say awhile ago! I lost my balance trying not to stop on her hood-she just, close, but not actually hit. It was good workout though and felt like jello aftwards, but it was a good feeling. But who's to say I haven't done the same-just weird being on the recieving end mindless driving. Will def. be taking more steps to watch closer.
To training, I do have specific things I work on-I had a great trainer before I moved, so I try to stick with what was outlined, but focus now mainly on the tri sports when in the gy,- I have access to the spin bikes when there's no class- so that's really nice! Great thing about college is I can go during the day when alot of people are not there or the old people don't m ind sharing a lane with yah-but man they can whoop a**! I am glad to be back on a schedule! But yah I try to get a break inbetween and I've never jumped back into training after an injuy-had several sports related injuries in high school years ago. Being over weight, I listen to everything my body says and am careful, cannot afford set backs. Lost about 3.5 lbs so far, now that I'm on schedule, I'm really excited to see how my training goes! James(hubby) and I went over our schedules with a fine tooth comb today and we both worked workout schedules-so happy he is working out too! Yaya!

shmeeg - 2011-01-20 3:26 PM

The biggest tip I can give you is to just not sweat missing a workout every once in awhile.  Don't marry your training.  Setbacks happen, meetings run long, the kids get sick, etc.  Life gets in the way, don't let it ruin your day.

shmeeg - 2011-01-20 12:31 PM
QOTD:  How should you approach a return to training after a short layoff due to sickness?

swomen1 - 2011-01-20 5:43 AM 
Do you know if it's possible to try out these suits before purchasing? Thanks in advance for whatever info you can provide. 

brick94513 - 2011-01-20 8:24 PM

I find it easiest to work back into my routine with a low exertion (zone 2 to zone 3 HR) cycle of moderate distance.  I find this much easier than trying to run or swim after being sick.

But, yes, after an illness like you experienced, a fall back week is definately in order!  You better get healthy quick though.  You don't want my scruny butt dragging you through the desert next month!

shmeeg - 2011-01-21 8:58 AM

Are you getting a hotel nearby?  Maybe it would be easier if I just met you there then we roll over to the ride start.

brick94513 - 2011-01-21 1:43 PM My in-laws live in Beaumont.  So, I plan on just driving out in the morning.  It's about a 40 minute drive.  It might be easiest to meet at a remote location and pedal over to the start.