Milaminute and Sparco's Group - Closed (Page 10)

I'm watching you...sometimes very closely...

You DO have a cold, evil heart...

I done fixed that there for ya .  Thank you so much.  I appreciate yer clear communications on teh intrawebz and like that. 

Fortunately since I am originally from the DC area, not only can I speak several dialects of Georgian (redneck, Atlanta princess, "what do you mean I have an accent?" and such), but also I can speak Marylander, too: "Yewww got that, hon?  Now go put your sweaty spin clothes in the warsher". 

Sounds like a great workout, Cash.  How was the HR during spin class? 

Great job on the class!  Your aerobic base thanks you for that.

Now as far as that spin instructor thing goes... hmmmmm... oh wait... yes, yes of course, that is a job requirement.  They are all smokin'  . 

You are just now figuring that out?

Good morning, Campers!

Today's possible unplanned rest day is brought to you by the letters A and B (holiday parties at school for the eldest two) and by the number eleventy billion (the number of squat and step up repetitions I did yesterday... ouch).  If I can swing it, however, I have a swim and run on the schedule.

Uh...let's see...breakfast, then meetings starting at 10am, then test coverage until about 2am.  COULD'VE gotten a spin workout in this morning, but opted to do work this morning just to be a little more prepared for today's meeting and test...my priorities are all wrong...(don't hate me for it )...

I fell out of my chair just loading the video; I think I'll pass on that drill. Looks like a good way to cause some drywall damage. :-)

amy,

are you a performace member (or want to be one)?  did you see this article

LOL... it sure does!!! 

Yes, my pace includes rest times. I'm swimming 50 yards in about 50-60 seconds, and 100 yards in about 2 minutes. I'll have to use the pull buoys..its literally been years since the last time I used those. I've just been extra cautious so I don't end up irritating my rotator cuff, but maybe my body position is contributing to that, too.

I've been going to master's, with a coach, but this week he actually got in the water with us for part of the workout (the part I started struggling with, of course, LOL). There are a few other masters clubs in my area (some cheaper than the one I've gone to), so I might try that or ask someone at the local tri club for a referral. I know they do a swim clinic in the spring, complete with video taping. I plan on being there for that.

redlv - 2007-12-19 2:55 PM I can't watch the video! darn macs! I confess that I had all intentions of running last night, but thought I'd get in some last minute shopping (before the run) which consisted of going to 2 malls and power-walking around aimlessly buying nothing... then meeting my friend for drinks. woopsie. I don't feel too terribly guilty since I actually thought about going to the gym, with a buz. That's gotta count for something, right?

That sooooo counts as cross training since it crossed your mind . 

1:40 to 2:00 minutes/100 is a good pace... I'm still wondering if backing off the pace and just focusing on form might help you build up your endurance to take you beyond the 100 at a time mark. 

Great idea!  I am currently trying to sucker someone into videotaping me...

Masters is great but if the coach isn't able to really give you the individual feedback you need right now I'd look for an alternate group or a different coach for a couple lessons or, if you like the current masters coach in general (him swimming instead of coaching last time aside) and feel comfortable with his style, you could see if he can give you a couple of private lessons.

I went ahead and fixed that for you.  No thanks necessary .

Seriously, nice job!

You did just fine on those zones ... but next time I know you'll spend more time in Z2.  It takes some adjusting to so seriously, good effort all around!

The number six thing is a reference to a Monty Python sketch (The Bruces, to be exact) in which they say "there is no number six"... dunno, it just sort of stuck and now it's a milaism, much like "the crack of stupid" and "all up in my milk".

Yes, the Exhibits are my children.  They are the cutest small humans on earth.  It's really unfair to the other kids in the neighborhood .  Exhibit B is the middle child, so of course he gets much less mention than the other two.  Joking, joking... you must not have been reading my blog when Exhibit B recently broke his finger playing basketball.  I blamed the coach and thought of suing him.  However, since the coach and I have a joint bank account I thought better of it .

Any other questions?

Noz - 2007-12-20 5:03 PM

Yeah, no kidding... geeeeeeeeeeeeeze... it is far too quiet around here!  I guess you are all out training.  I can hardly wait to check everyone's blog to see that. 

Swimming tip:  to improve your speed dramatically, go swim in a 25 yard pool instead of a 25 meter pool .

I had a really good (for me) swim today despite not feeling 100%.  My joints, which sometimes feel that I am insane, were not overly cooperative today so instead of a 30 minute run on the treadmill I hit the elliptical and powered through. 

What did everyone else do?

Had a pretty good day...swam in the afternoon and trainer ride in the evening..swam 3300 yards to put my December Swim Challenge total at 11,800 yards..not bad considering I missed the first week..Struggled to stay on the trainer for 45 minutes or so..my rear is hurtin.....Run tomorrow and lift...See y'all tomorrow.  --Jim

milaminute - 2007-12-20 6:23 PM

Noz - 2007-12-20 5:03 PM

Yeah, no kidding... geeeeeeeeeeeeeze... it is far too quiet around here!  I guess you are all out training.  I can hardly wait to check everyone's blog to see that. 

Swimming tip:  to improve your speed dramatically, go swim in a 25 yard pool instead of a 25 meter pool .

I had a really good (for me) swim today despite not feeling 100%.  My joints, which sometimes feel that I am insane, were not overly cooperative today so instead of a 30 minute run on the treadmill I hit the elliptical and powered through. 

What did everyone else do?

 

Mila, that is the Best swimming tip ever!

Nice job powering through your workout - you ROCK!

that is all

milaminute - 2007-12-20 6:23 PM

Noz - 2007-12-20 5:03 PM

Yeah, no kidding... geeeeeeeeeeeeeze... it is far too quiet around here!  I guess you are all out training.  I can hardly wait to check everyone's blog to see that. 

Swimming tip:  to improve your speed dramatically, go swim in a 25 yard pool instead of a 25 meter pool .

I had a really good (for me) swim today despite not feeling 100%.  My joints, which sometimes feel that I am insane, were not overly cooperative today so instead of a 30 minute run on the treadmill I hit the elliptical and powered through. 

What did everyone else do?

Went to a morning meeting.  Pork souvlaki for lunch.  First time I had it.  Delicious.  Flight home.  Delayed.  Surprise.  Picked up roses for my wife.  Watching Grey's Anatomy with her.  That is all.  No workouts.

Should be able to get a swim in tomorrow . 

milaminute - 2007-12-20 6:23 PM

Noz - 2007-12-20 5:03 PM

Yeah, no kidding... geeeeeeeeeeeeeze... it is far too quiet around here!  I guess you are all out training.  I can hardly wait to check everyone's blog to see that. 

Swimming tip:  to improve your speed dramatically, go swim in a 25 yard pool instead of a 25 meter pool .

I had a really good (for me) swim today despite not feeling 100%.  My joints, which sometimes feel that I am insane, were not overly cooperative today so instead of a 30 minute run on the treadmill I hit the elliptical and powered through. 

What did everyone else do?

Went to a morning meeting.  Pork souvlaki for lunch.  First time I had it.  Delicious.  Flight home.  Delayed.  Surprise.  Picked up roses for my wife.  Watching Grey's Anatomy with her.  That is all.  No workouts.

Should be able to get a swim in tomorrow .