They Who Shall Not be Named! (Page 108)

1/2 Marathon Completed!!!!!!!!!  2:16:51 by my garmin

It was a perfect day for my first race, the sun was shining and there was a cool breeze. I realized as I started running that my pre-race meal was non-existent and that the taco's and cheese cake the night before were probably not a good idea. Good thing they were handing out gel's and water or it would have been otherwise painful. The first 8 miles were slow and easy at around and average of 9:30's roughly but the rest of the pace decreased after mile 8. After mile 8 my pace was in the 10 per mile and above, not so hot. Mile 10 thru 12 were really rough and I almost stopped to stretch but realized it would be more painful to do so, so I stuck it out to the 12 mile marker were I finally brought up the pace. So far i'm just a bit sore but otherwise ok. time to relax.

Before I forget, i thought you would enjoy this. As i was running i was thinking about our conversation, yes I had BT on the brain.

-Sparco: I tried to follow your advice but realized that I didn't do that well, it's obvious i will be able to take advantage of that advice with more training, but I did kick it up towards the end. 

-Spokes: I know this is a regular Sunday run for you but it's nice to say that I came close to one of your runs. 

-Girls: Thought of you the whole way, especially Dee's promise...... Oh Beth....LOL

-Somebody said somthing about pace booty about 30 pages back, yes I latched on to one and followed but there were so many that I kept changing, an un-decisive booty pacer is what I became...LMAO....However i finally caught the original booty and chased it to the finish line. I almost thanked her but I probably would have gotten slapped.

It's time for a nap as I am tired after a burrito and a couple of beers, but I think I'll take myself out later Thanks everyone for the motivation. 

Here are my goals and completion status for the month.

November Goals

Goals.
Run: 40 miles (35.37 = 89% complete)
Swim - 6000 meters (2400m = 40% complete)
Bike - 100 miles (50.4 = 50% complete)

Sorry, I don't post much, but when I get on my soap box... well here it is.

Just a few notes coming from someone who's held several training cert's in the past and is in charge of contracted trainers for the gym.  BE CAREFUL, as an undergrad and never having trained in the past, I walked in and got my personal trainig cert in a day and a half and knew more anatomy and physiology than the guy teaching (I really wanted my aerobics cert, but goofed and signed up for the wrong course, wasn't going to lose my money).  Funny - that mistake got me into the field I'm in.

A few respectable cert's include AFAA (held this one for years, lots of ceu's and good online stuff), ICSM/ISSA (I have high respect for this one, tested when in grad school and cried thinking I had wasted money and failed it - I passed ),  and ACE (they are widely accepted, but not my favorite - I don't think they have added a practicum to their exam).  Ask about their CEU's and special cert's., also how regularly do the attend symposium's and conferences.  The best bet, is to find a trainer that is not only certified but also has their BS in Exercise Science or Kiniesiology - you'll pay more, but it's worth the knowledge.

If you can, watch them when they're training others -  Find out when they're normally in the gym, and plan a workout at the same time - There's nothing worse than a trainer that chitchat's and can't decide exactly what they want you to do next.

As for getting your insurance to pay for alterantive treatments... It varies nationwide depending on the professional licensing standards for that state (check gov't site, theyhave a list of all professionals in the state requiring licensing)

Most insurances will pay for at least 6 visits to a PT (not PTr).  Check with your massage therapist, some (like mine) give small discounts if your insurance is with a particular carrier. PTr and Nutritionists are often treated similar by insurance companies, they do not cover them unless you are obese, diabetic, arthritic, cardiac rehab, etc.  Though Dieticians are b/c they are licensed differently.

I'm sure I've bored you by now... BOTTOMLINE.... Cost efficient way for anything (in the world of HMO's)  Have your doctor diagnose you and go to PT or Dietician.  To maintain your healthy body after draining your insurance claims, periodically check in with your MT (licensed) and Ptr (a GOOD one)

Hope this helped!

ONE of the keys to a healthy body is a balanced muscular system... problem is nobody is naturally balanced, we have to train for it.

Awesome job, Hector!

Beer, anyone ?

On the pace booty - you never know, she might have been flattered, you dirty old man

ROTFLMAO......but your probably right.

Thanks guys 

So, are we supposed to post our weekly accomplishments here.  I've been seeing some posted.  Still trying ot get the hang of this online challenge stuff.

10mi (41% of goal - 24mi)

1lb (20% of goal - 5lb loss)

Thanks Kendra!

And from looking at your log, it looks like you haven't exactly been idle lately