McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 11)

I've been off smokes 22 years last April, alcohol and drugs 22 years last October and one thing I know.  People quit when they want to quit and not a minute before.  I talk to anyone about any of that if they want to talk to me. My email is [email protected]. 

You guys crack me up!  I never have that feeling, most likely because I always do my workouts in the afternoon.   If I had to get up in the morning to work out, I would rather be fat

Congrats on running 8.44, I can't wait until that day comes for me!!! What are foam rollers?

Oh, you are lucky Josh.  I'm going to have to be getting up at 4am to fit in my workouts for the Vineman this year.  I've done it before, but, oh my, what a mental battle it can be!

What I got for Christmas that is Tri-related:  Compression calf guards, compression cool sleeves, gortex bike shoe covers (great for riding in the rain), a very nice Pearl biking jacket, transition backpack/bag, and a Keureg coffee maker (how it that tri-specific?) Because there is no way I could get in the pool befor 10:00 am without coffee

My birthday is next week and I am getting a new Specialized Transtion (carbon frame)  BTW anyone looking I now have a 54cm Specialized Transition Expert for sale.  It is a very nice Tri-bike (don't need it with a new bike on the horizon).

Now all I have to do is get off my but and back to the pavement / pool.  You guys are all making me feel guilty for icefishing this week instead of getting on the trainer.. lol

Foam rollers are round pieces of foam or plastic that you roll out your leg muscles and tendons with.  Helps avoid injury.  Check them out.  I use the Grid by Trigger Point.  Love it.  Also using the rest of Trigger points rollers too.  They are smaller for the calves, Achilles's, etc.

Go for the ice fishing. I write fishing for the paper and magazines (with a walleye pro and member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Ted Takasaki. Have for 20 years.)



Edited by IceManScott 2010-12-29 7:26 PM

A few things I got for Christmas that were tri related:

* New swim goggles
* New swim cap
* Pearl Running jacket 
* Columbia Running Shirt
* Light for my bike
* IPOD arm band
* Heart rate monitor 
* Body Bugg

I'm getting ready to program my Body Bugg now, I heard there pretty awesome.  I'll be able to tell how many calories I burn even when I'm sleeping! I'll also be able to find out which exercises burn the most calories.

Yes, it's Dark 0'clock when the alarm goes off.  Seeing  4 on the clock is depressing, but once you are used to it, it gets a bit easier.  (kinda)  But I like knowing that I'm done and don't have to think about my getting my training done after work.

Wow, I just realized I must have been on the "naughty list".  I did get arm warmers though....

lol, I was thinking the same thing.  I did get an UA cold gear mock shirt, but any other gear will be on me!

Ann-Marie

Bike was the only thing I got tri related.  I actually found my swim stuff that was tucked away in the garage.

I actually did 550 yards in the pool tonight.  Felt really good when I got out.  Also noticed that not a lot of people use the pool.  Going to try and make it into the water at least 3-4 times a week to get more comfortable. 

You started already, awesome!  I don't start for another month but I'm with you on the swim...just happy when I actually get to the pool to swim : )  Not my strength.

Ooh, I got a body bugg a few months ago and really liked it.  I've since have gotten lazy in logging my food but mostly because I don't want to see the truth...I'd just rather not enter anything..hehe.  I'm about to start traveling for about a month so I'm sure my nutrition is going to be horrible.  Hope I can get back on track when traveling is over though. 

Let me know how you like it!? 

Thanks for the confidence and I like the elephant analogy...hehe

OK, so I did 900yds swim today in about 27min.  Swimming is my weakest point and I know everyones times are different but to be an average begginer, what should I shoot for as far as time??  What do you think is realistic (in avg. time/100 yrds).  I guess I'm trying to set a goal for myself for when my race comes up...it's 1500m swim.

Oh and how come when I reply to individual posts they just start a new thread instead of attaching to the comment I was replying to??? : / 

This is my thoughts on a training plan for next 2-3 months.  Let me know if it makes sense.  I'm planning on doing a 5K in March. (I don't have the patience to stick to the C25K, it is already boring me)

3 days run 15 minutes gradually increasing to 30 minutes (most likely M,W,F)
1 day a week walk/run for a full hour gradually increasing the run time and decreasing the walk time (Sat or Sun)
2 days a week - foam roller and stretches possibly adding in a little weight training on the arms if they continue to be wimpy. (Husband has a really sophisticated weight machine in the bedroom that I never use)
1 day a week completely off - do nothing

Please let me know if you see any major flaws with this.

Ha,,,ha,ha.. If it helps any, these are all my " FIRST " ones.  I've never owned a swim cap, swim goggles etc.   First swim lesson .... Was not so easy without them.

I would love to have arm warmers.  Have you used them yet?

Getting a new bike is so awesome!  I know when I got my bike I was soooo excited!  I still am because I haven't gotten to ride it yet due to the weather being bad. 

If your swimming in doors it makes it nice when you have the pool pretty much to yourself.  You can take your time & you don't have to worry about someone else wanting to use your lane.  We go to the local YMCA, and some nights our local schools have swim meets there.  We just make sure we don't go on those nights.

Thanks Ree!  
The coaching session is really helpful glad you're taking advantage of that.



 

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Edited by GmrGirl 2010-12-29 10:50 PM

Amen. It's a DECISION. Weird how it works. I'm off the smokes 15 years May 2nd. It becomes more important to NOT smoke, than to smoke.

Almost time to go for that run.  

I'm certainly no expert, but that foam roller could be used every day. Sounds like you have a very reasonable program. The experts on here will give good advice. About.com has some beginner running programs as does runnersworld.com. I tend to read WAY TOO MUCH... so I've kindled some things and joined some sites and kind of done a hybrid program based on how I feel. I don't run more than two days in a row. I still run/walk... most I can run so far is 4 minutes. I can do 20 on the treadmill. (data point). Continued good luck and good running!