The Epiphanies (Team 2) - January Challenge (Page 11)

Thanks everyone for indulging in my "bike trainer" poll!  I think I have a better idea of what to get now  

Besides all the hunger today, I feel pretty good after my tempo run last night.  Tonight is a yoga & a movie night for me, and tomorrow morning is my long run... 10 miles this week!  It snowed all day yesterday and is supposed to snow again this afternoon, so depending on if they've cleared the running paths & how slippery it is, I may have to do my 10-miler on a treadmill. 

On Sunday, I'm planning on going cross-country skiing with some of my tri club friends.  It should be fun

I do not eat before exercise and not within three hours of a race.  I know this is contrary to mainstream belief, but trust me, it works.  Emphasis should be placed on proper recovery from your previous exercise.  You should be focusing on some form of 3:1 or 4:1 (carbo:protein) within 30 minutes of completion followed by a meal.  If a meal is not possible, the recovery drink should be repeated.  In doing so, you give your liver the ability to more rapidly replenish glycogen stores.  If properly recovered, your stomach might be saying it is hungry, but your glycogen stores will be "topped-off."  Trying to add any addtional food at this point will most likely only add to gastric distress.

Dr. Misner provides the following rationale for this fueling.

Pre-exercise carbohydrates, both simple and complex, will lead to:

1.  Elevated blood sugar causing an rapid release of insulin
2.  Insulin release inhits lipid metabolism during aerobic activity.  This is extremely detrimental when expeniture is beyond caloric intake (basically any endurance event).
3.  In simple terms, high insuling equates to faster glycogen depletion.

Once I start my workout, then I will start to supplement accordingly.  Sorry for the long answer.  Hope that helps.

I'm having nagging aches in my calves and ankles during and after runs. The ankles feels like just soreness that goes away fast. The calves feel heavy as lead during the run and frighteningly tight after. Many hours after running my left calf, the big fleshy part, about halfway up the muscle, inner part, feels sore and knotted. Suggestions, input?

got to the gym today for weights and for a 12 min swim.  I did miss a bike session last night not too sure how to make up a missed session?  Might get up and get it in an early am session then that days session at night.

does anyone else have their shins get really tight and sore from running?  is this a sign of too much too fast?

Mine sometime get a little sore. Many times happens mid run , but gets better. Seems to happen when I am doing tempo runs more often.

I get all sorts of aches & pains...I am old & don't worry about them much!

I also get this feeling when I need new running shoes. Or when I am dehydrated. But just like this for several runs in a row when it's the shoes. New shoes cure it for me!

Had a day off today but I caught up on pushup day. I'm bummed that I'm actually a couple miles over my bike goal and on target for the other 3, but the % looks behind. My run and bike goals are increasing throughout the month so I'll pick up the percentage later on. Hoping to get a swim and bike ride in tomorrow!

My calves have a tendency to get really tight, and I've found that sleeping in compression socks helps a lot. Also, if you have "the stick" or even a rolling pin you can roll them. It hurts like he**, but really helps loosen them up.

Hi everyone! I've been busy getting back into the groove of regular training. I did my first weight training session, in I can't even remember how long, on Tuesday and am still a little sore. So, I put off yesterdays strength and swim session, but I'll make them up tomorrow. I have gotten in a s, b, or r every day this month so far. Thanks to you all and this challenge for helping me stay on plan!

Got in a nice four miler with friends today. Jeez it was freaking cold, but at least it was sunny and I had company. Still feeling a bit tired from my long run last week, but that's expected I guess. Hope to do some trainer work later.

Everybody staying warm?

Edited by blujay65 2010-01-09 11:15 AM

Morning Pips,75 minute spin for me, the 5k brick on dreadmill.Snow is falling fast here, hopefully my 21-25k run will be OK tomorrow!Hope everyone is maintaining challenge pace!!Don't have me nag you!! I have already started on a few

Gotta like springy!

we have had unseasonably warm for last few days..above freezing!! Were warmer than Florida for a few Days...Global warming..Whoo HooUnfortunately, it has come to an abrupt end, snowstorm out there!!!!My 7yo son has a birthday party in an hour. Trying to convince him, that it is too miserable out!!!R

Aaarrrgghhhh

Alright, got a nice, easy, cautious 6.5 mile run in this morning.  My glut didn't go numb, so my rehab most be working.  It sure felt good to run again; I was going through withdrawals.  Now, more trigger therapy and stretching!  I'm going to take the rest of the day off.  Still have the sniffles.

Pass along a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your little one from me and my three boys!

Thanks,

Triathlete kid in training!

Edited by GoGoGo 2010-01-09 2:31 PM

Thanks to those who gave some imput (I'm way too lazy to quote right now, sorry.) I'm wondering if it's my shoes, even though they don't have a lot of miles on them. I bought a new pair of the same shoes I've loved forever when I decided to get back into this after a couple years off. I'm about 40 pounds heavier, so maybe I'm pronating more. I can't afford another pair of shoes right now, though.
Nothing for me today on the training front. I've been at work for almost 9 hours now, with another 2 to go. Tomorrow is 44 minutes on the trainer.