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 2012-09-07 10:17 AM in reply to: #4399924 |
 Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIXwbayek - 2012-09-07 8:46 AM JeffY - 2012-09-07 9:10 AM trigal38 - 2012-09-07 7:05 AM That ticked off my achilles again and I had an increase in other random aches and pains the following couple of days. Everything is working itself out as I've been diligent about staying off the trails the rest of this week, hitting the treadmill and careful with intensity. Thanks in advance, I know that was kind of long! Treat your achilles with respect. As for the other general aches and pains, I recommend a good non-running warmup before your runs. I have to weigh in on the Achilles issue. Listen to Jeff. We all know that we can’t slow down or stop training at every niggle or we’d never train. But one very important skill to learn is when it’s ok to carry on, and when it’s time to change things up or give the body part some rest. It sounds like you may already be doing it, but be very careful with an Achilles. Unlike many running pains, the Achilles will not tolerate “running through it”. If whatever you are doing is exacerbating the Achilles, make adjustments. It sounds like you have already started doing that, and I urge you to stay that course. I’ll give my experience so hopefully you don’t have to learn first-hand. When I had a minor Achilles tweak two springs ago getting ready for an HM, I largely ignored it and tried to finish the plan and it ended up costing me running most of the summer. Jeff gave me some great advice about backing off (which I initially ignored at my own peril) and then some great advice on how to ease back into running. Essentially he had me doing a lot of treadmill running, avoiding hills as much as possible when outside, backing the pace off substantially, and a slightly adjusted running style which doesn’t stress the calves/Achilles as much. Here’s to a healthy fall running season.
It seems right now that what sets off the achilles is trail running and I know Jeff warned me of this already. I ran hard at my last race a few weeks ago and expected it to be really mad but it didn't give me any trouble. Then I got comfortable, hit the trails a few too many times and made it sore again. One of the trails I ran on (2x) was cinders and my feet were sliding under me the whole time. Then I looked at my garmin and saw how slow I was running- mistake #2, and tried to push the pace up a little with my feet sliding on the cinders. I knew this was a recipe for trouble for the achilles. I don't always make the best decisions in the moment LOL. The soreness was at the level earlier this week to where it felt tight when I got out of bed, better after my morning walk with the dog, and no worse off/maybe even a little better after a short easy treadmill run. Today it did not even hurt when I got out of bed so I feel like I can continue with the running program as long as I stay off the trails for a while - that is the hardest part! |
| 2012-09-07 10:34 AM in reply to: #4400131 |
Master  2327    Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX trigal38 - 2012-09-07 10:17 AM The soreness was at the level earlier this week to where it felt tight when I got out of bed, better after my morning walk with the dog, and no worse off/maybe even a little better after a short easy treadmill run. Today it did not even hurt when I got out of bed so I feel like I can continue with the running program as long as I stay off the trails for a while - that is the hardest part! This description sets my mind at ease. It means you're OK. The cinders made for a particularly stressful run because as you toe off, your toes slip and it creates a little bit of a 'snap' at the achilles. Faster running is also more stressful because as you speed up, your stride length increases, and as it increases your degree of ankle flexion increases which stretches the calf muscle further. That's not to say you cannot run fast, just that you need to do it thoughtfully and carefully. Running off road stresses the achilles multiple ways....One, it can have the foot rolling inward or outward while the achilles is tight creating a twisting at the attachment point. Running up hills obviously demands a lot of it, but running down hills does too because of the fact that your stride length reaches an extreme which has you extending the foot far back. Do you have a daily regimen designed for achilles health? You should spend 5 minutes each day working your calves. This would include stretches for both the gastroc and soleus muscles and strengthening exercises that don't need to be elaborate....you can simply do sets of 30 calf raises from a flat floor.
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| 2012-09-07 10:35 AM in reply to: #4399892 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX DirkP - 2012-09-07 8:23 AM trigal38 - 2012-09-07 8:05 AM This brings me to a training issue. I've been working on the 5 days a week running. Last week I did 1@ 3.5 miles, 2@ 2 miles, [email protected] miles. All went well. My run on Sunday was my 5th day of running in a row which should have been fine but as I said I went to the trail for this run then did 2 laps which put me at 4.5 miles for that run. That ticked off my achilles again and I had an increase in other random aches and pains the following couple of days. Everything is working itself out as I've been diligent about staying off the trails the rest of this week, hitting the treadmill and careful with intensity. Now my question is which of the weekly runs can I add distance too? Or should I just add a little to a couple of different runs? I really don't want to add another day at this point. My brain needs the mental rest of not thinking about a run again if that makes sense. Thanks in advance, I know that was kind of long! I would keep everything in check right now. Make sure that nothing comes of the pain you're experiencing now at the current run lengths. Do this for another week or two before picking up the mileage. Once you have settled that you are not headed down the same road with injuries feel free to add miles but I would put them into the shorter runs in small increments, slowly to make sure nothing crops up. Also, is there a reason you are wanting to ramp up the mileage? You are currently in a pretty good place to maintain a solid fitness for Oly's next season and as the season approaches you can pick the mileage up then. I would suggest that if you have no plans for a HM or other long distance event that you maintain your current level of running throughout the winter, leaving you with a rock solid base to begin next year's training season. Do you have other goals that would suggest you increase your mileage? No, you nailed it Dirk. My goals for running are for a solid Oly run next season. Why am I building? Good question and I think primarily I feel like such a slacker when I read how far everyone else is running! I feel like I've been stuck in a holding pattern and not making any progress. I don't have any desire to run super long - not even a HM. I'd just be satisfied if I could get a weekly long run in around 5 or 6 miles. But if it's best for me to continue as is then I can do that too. |
| 2012-09-07 10:42 AM in reply to: #4400174 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX JeffY - 2012-09-07 10:34 AM trigal38 - 2012-09-07 10:17 AM The soreness was at the level earlier this week to where it felt tight when I got out of bed, better after my morning walk with the dog, and no worse off/maybe even a little better after a short easy treadmill run. Today it did not even hurt when I got out of bed so I feel like I can continue with the running program as long as I stay off the trails for a while - that is the hardest part! This description sets my mind at ease. It means you're OK. The cinders made for a particularly stressful run because as you toe off, your toes slip and it creates a little bit of a 'snap' at the achilles. Faster running is also more stressful because as you speed up, your stride length increases, and as it increases your degree of ankle flexion increases which stretches the calf muscle further. That's not to say you cannot run fast, just that you need to do it thoughtfully and carefully. Running off road stresses the achilles multiple ways....One, it can have the foot rolling inward or outward while the achilles is tight creating a twisting at the attachment point. Running up hills obviously demands a lot of it, but running down hills does too because of the fact that your stride length reaches an extreme which has you extending the foot far back. Do you have a daily regimen designed for achilles health? You should spend 5 minutes each day working your calves. This would include stretches for both the gastroc and soleus muscles and strengthening exercises that don't need to be elaborate....you can simply do sets of 30 calf raises from a flat floor.
Yep, I knew it was a bad move. The ground was so dry and the trail is a short I mile loop so I'm pretty much always turning. I just thought since it was a short 2 mile run I could get away with it but nope. I switched that run out for a treadmill run after my swim. That has been much friendlier but a lot less scenic I have not been working my calves, just stretching. I take a little time to stretch in the pool after I've loosened things up and then here or there throughout the day. I was not sure about calf work since I know the original issue was a tight knot that had my calf balled up. That has been worked out with ART and a massage. Now I think I've just got to keep the general inflammation settled down. |
| 2012-09-07 10:43 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Thanks again everyone by the way. I really do appreciate the advice and taking the time to keep me on track. |
| 2012-09-07 11:05 AM in reply to: #4400210 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Well all this running talk comes at a good time, as I'm trying to figure out myself how to schedule my running for a planned October 21 half marathon. For those that have done stand alone half marathons, what do you think is an adequate weekly mileage? I ask because "pure runners" would say 30-35mpw is on the low side for a half marathon, which is originally what I was planning on. I think I will still likely stick around 30-35 though, because I don't know if I could get higher with just a few weeks left to build without injuries cropping up. But I am curious what you guys think. I am also trying to make the next few weeks big (for me) bike weeks. I'm aiming for total bike/run time of 10-12 hours per week for September. |
| 2012-09-07 12:53 PM in reply to: #4399860 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX DirkP - 2012-09-07 9:07 AM strikyr - 2012-09-06 10:03 PM Alright I figured I share my evening run with you guys because I couldn't make this up even if I tried. What a disasterpiece. About a half mile into my run I get stung by something. I am not sure what it was it happened so fast I really didn't get a good look, bee, wasp, yellow jacket I don't know. Anyway I just keep running I figured it would take more then that to stop me from getting my run in tonight besides I missed out on my swim this morning so I figured I gotta get this run in. I'm 3 miles in and bam I get stung again this time in the hand and I can't believe it. I was looking in this area each time I passed through as I was looping my run course and I didn't see anything and can't figure out what it was or where it came from. I was annoyed at first now I am really mad. So I figure I can't run this route and I change it up. I get started again and like a half mile in my son calls and he needs a lift home from soccer practice so I stop and run and get him. No big deal he is 5 minutes away so 10 minutes later I am back running on my new route. I am like 5 or 6 miles in and I am looking at my times for each mile and I am seeing times in the 12 minutes range and I am thinking this can't be right there must be something wrong with my Garmin. So after like 8 miles I am seeing still seeing this so I check my HR and I see it is like 118 and now I'm thinking that there is nothing wrong with the Garmin it's me. Damn is it possible for me to run that slow anymore? Apparently it was so the first 8 miles were slow, full of interruptions and angry insect attacks. The only positive thing was that after 8 miles I felt great and this was amazing considering I got 5.5 hours sleep and was tired all day long. I figured I need to salvage this run so the next 6 miles I finally started to pick the pace up and ran with some authority and conviction. I felt great after 14 miles but I ran out of daylight so I figured I better not push it considering the way my day has gone the last thing I needed to have happen was for me to get hit by a car or trip over something I can't see. I am little disappointed that I could not hit my target of 16 to 18 miles tonight and that's on me because I would have gotten 16 miles in had I really been paying more attention and pushing my pace instead of shuffling along. On the positive side it's hard to complain with the 14 miles and feeling good afterwards. I am still really mad about the stings though. I am going to find out what it was that stung me and they will be eradicated. It sounds like quite an experience on that run. My guess is the you may have been running over the top of a ground bee's nest and they weren't particularly appreciative. It's great that you stuck in and were able to complete a solid 14 miles for the run. There are a couple of things that you should keep in mind when it comes to your long runs.
I know your in marathon training and I would do no less than 4 runs each and every week. With 2 runs in the short, 1 and 1 in the moderate to long distance categories. Those low mileage days are key to making sure you can get the training completed and be able to get to the starting line injury free. too many moderate and long distance miles are a recipe for disaster. Dirk thanks for the advice. I have been trying to run 4 to 5 days a week but it has been tough between the weather and the angry bees. At a minimum I have been trying to get 4 runs in a week. Again it's been tough trying to focus on running when I still need to get my swim and bike time in to prepare for the HIM. I am feeling like I am behind where I should be for my marathon preparation. The good news is I am 20 lbs lighter for this marathon and in the best shape of my life so along with all the training I have been doing I am hoping that will count for something come Nov. 4 when I run NYC. I have been trying to do something along the lines of two days 6 to 8 miles, one day 10 to 12 miles and then one day 12+ mile long run working towards a few 20 mile runs. If I can work a 5th day sort of recovrey run of 3 miles or less I have been trying to do that too. At the same time I am trying not to over do it as my tendency would be to run as much as I possibly can even though I know that is the recipe for disaster as you mentioned. One thing I noticed that I can do is I seem to be able to push myself to run further distances in shorter amounts of time where as it might take longer to build towards a longer run. I have sort of been doing that lately but have been trying to build gradually from here on out on those longer runs. So while I am not blessed with speed I seem to do well with the endurance side of running. I think I have a pretty solid base built so I think I will be fine as long as I don't over do it. The last thing is I have been doing a lot of slowing running which you guys have been preaching and I think I have benefitted tremendously for listening to you all and putting that into practice. It's not hard for me to do that since I am naturally slow but I definitely feel much stronger and believe it or not much faster then I have ever felt I've been when running. |
| 2012-09-07 1:32 PM in reply to: #4400265 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX michgirlsk - 2012-09-07 12:05 PM Well all this running talk comes at a good time, as I'm trying to figure out myself how to schedule my running for a planned October 21 half marathon. For those that have done stand alone half marathons, what do you think is an adequate weekly mileage? I ask because "pure runners" would say 30-35mpw is on the low side for a half marathon, which is originally what I was planning on. I think I will still likely stick around 30-35 though, because I don't know if I could get higher with just a few weeks left to build without injuries cropping up. But I am curious what you guys think. I am also trying to make the next few weeks big (for me) bike weeks. I'm aiming for total bike/run time of 10-12 hours per week for September. Samantha FWIW when I did my two half marathons they were about 6 weeks apart last year and I probably was in the 25 to 35 mpw range. I might have been on the low end of that as well. I think I trained for like 6 weeks before the first one I did in March and then I trained another 6 weeks for the second one I did in May as that was separation of time in between the two races. In comparison with my marathon training for the first two I did I was probably doing something more like 30 to 45 mpw. Again starting at the low end and working towards the higher end. It all honesty in looking back on how I trained for those races I think I really didn't know what I was doing I am very interested to see how my next marathon goes. The thing is for the other two marathons I was totally run focused. For this one I haven't been but I am interested to see if being lighter and in better shape will make a difference as well as all the cross training from the other sports. I am hoping that will be the case but I am not expecting any PR this year just hoping to run well and finish strong. |
| 2012-09-07 2:14 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 1123 Sidney, Ohio | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX WARNING: VENT COMING I am told that there is a 9% unemployment rate! I currently have on average 4-5 openings in my department and interview prospective employees on a daily basis! Most of the people I interview are younger, in the 20-26 age range. Acceptance rate is maybe 1 out of 10. Then when someone is hired they work for a few days and then suddenly disappear never to be seen again! I don't understand why people even waste my time. To me, and this is a wide generalization, it seems there are issues with the kids coming out of school where they just don't want to work! I know it sounds like i am some old guy spouting off about the old days when we walked 10miles through snow and mud for a measely check, but at least i am willing to work! These kids seem to prefer to sit at home and play Xbox all day. The worst part is that with all the turnover it places more stress on the people who want to do a good job! Someday I will realize management is not for me and find a cubby to hole up in and not worry about these things! Until then: anybody need a job? I have openings  |
| 2012-09-07 2:20 PM in reply to: #4400608 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX mambos - 2012-09-07 3:14 PM WARNING: VENT COMING I am told that there is a 9% unemployment rate! I currently have on average 4-5 openings in my department and interview prospective employees on a daily basis! Most of the people I interview are younger, in the 20-26 age range. Acceptance rate is maybe 1 out of 10. Then when someone is hired they work for a few days and then suddenly disappear never to be seen again! I don't understand why people even waste my time. To me, and this is a wide generalization, it seems there are issues with the kids coming out of school where they just don't want to work! I know it sounds like i am some old guy spouting off about the old days when we walked 10miles through snow and mud for a measely check, but at least i am willing to work! These kids seem to prefer to sit at home and play Xbox all day. The worst part is that with all the turnover it places more stress on the people who want to do a good job! Someday I will realize management is not for me and find a cubby to hole up in and not worry about these things! Until then: anybody need a job? I have openings Matt I can understand your fustration having dealt with some of that stuff in the past. My daughter graduated college she did 5 years and got her MBA and she can't get a steady job in her choosen profession of accounting here in NY. It's ashame and it is not for lack of trying on her part as she wants to land a full time job but with the job market the way it is she can't compete for entry level positions with people who have more experience then she does. Maybe I need to send her out your way. |
| 2012-09-07 2:41 PM in reply to: #4400547 |
Master 2327 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX strikyr - 2012-09-07 1:32 PM I am very interested to see how my next marathon goes. The thing is for the other two marathons I was totally run focused. For this one I haven't been but I am interested to see if being lighter and in better shape will make a difference as well as all the cross training from the other sports. I am hoping that will be the case but I am not expecting any PR this year just hoping to run well and finish strong. Tony, good news about the weight loss. Experience shows that you speed up about 3 seconds per mile for every pound lost if all else is equal. The year I dropped 20lbs my run improved 1 minute per mile in the distances I raced. I don't know if that carries over completely to a marathon or not.
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| 2012-09-07 3:14 PM in reply to: #4400608 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX mambos - 2012-09-07 3:14 PM WARNING: VENT COMING I am told that there is a 9% unemployment rate! I currently have on average 4-5 openings in my department and interview prospective employees on a daily basis! Most of the people I interview are younger, in the 20-26 age range. Acceptance rate is maybe 1 out of 10. Then when someone is hired they work for a few days and then suddenly disappear never to be seen again! I don't understand why people even waste my time. To me, and this is a wide generalization, it seems there are issues with the kids coming out of school where they just don't want to work! I know it sounds like i am some old guy spouting off about the old days when we walked 10miles through snow and mud for a measely check, but at least i am willing to work! These kids seem to prefer to sit at home and play Xbox all day. The worst part is that with all the turnover it places more stress on the people who want to do a good job! Someday I will realize management is not for me and find a cubby to hole up in and not worry about these things! Until then: anybody need a job? I have openings Do you know why they are leaving? I am practically in that age range you mention (3 weeks ago I would have been in it), so I can't help but take slight offense. I am a graduate of supposedly one of the top public universities in the country, yet I have found myself working in practically minimum wage situations post-graduation. It can be quite degrading, but I was doing it. After that, I was working a temporary position, now that has ended, I'm back to nothing. I know people around my age who are working for a lot less than they should be given their qualifications, because it's all they can find. I don't know why those people were quitting, but I have my doubts that it's so they could go back and sit on their couch all day. Maybe they were offered a position elsewhere and decided to take that position. I'll admit our generation has its faults, but I really don't like that generalization you gave, given that it hits home as it's been quite a difficult situation for me personally. To relate it back to triathlon, quite frankly triathlon I think is the single thing that is keeping me sane during these trying times which is why it's worth it for me to continue despite some additional cost. Thanks for reading. |
| 2012-09-07 3:41 PM in reply to: #4400710 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX michgirlsk - 2012-09-07 4:14 PM mambos - 2012-09-07 3:14 PM WARNING: VENT COMING I am told that there is a 9% unemployment rate! I currently have on average 4-5 openings in my department and interview prospective employees on a daily basis! Most of the people I interview are younger, in the 20-26 age range. Acceptance rate is maybe 1 out of 10. Then when someone is hired they work for a few days and then suddenly disappear never to be seen again! I don't understand why people even waste my time. To me, and this is a wide generalization, it seems there are issues with the kids coming out of school where they just don't want to work! I know it sounds like i am some old guy spouting off about the old days when we walked 10miles through snow and mud for a measely check, but at least i am willing to work! These kids seem to prefer to sit at home and play Xbox all day. The worst part is that with all the turnover it places more stress on the people who want to do a good job! Someday I will realize management is not for me and find a cubby to hole up in and not worry about these things! Until then: anybody need a job? I have openings Do you know why they are leaving? I am practically in that age range you mention (3 weeks ago I would have been in it), so I can't help but take slight offense. I am a graduate of supposedly one of the top public universities in the country, yet I have found myself working in practically minimum wage situations post-graduation. It can be quite degrading, but I was doing it. After that, I was working a temporary position, now that has ended, I'm back to nothing. I know people around my age who are working for a lot less than they should be given their qualifications, because it's all they can find. I don't know why those people were quitting, but I have my doubts that it's so they could go back and sit on their couch all day. Maybe they were offered a position elsewhere and decided to take that position. I'll admit our generation has its faults, but I really don't like that generalization you gave, given that it hits home as it's been quite a difficult situation for me personally. To relate it back to triathlon, quite frankly triathlon I think is the single thing that is keeping me sane during these trying times which is why it's worth it for me to continue despite some additional cost. Thanks for reading. Samantha my daughter has been going through the exact same thing. I can only imagine how fustrating and discouraging it is for you guys after going to school and putting in all the time and hard work and then not being able to apply that in your choosen field. I can definitely sympathize with what you are experiencing as I see it first hand with my own daughter. I really hope things turn around for you. |
| 2012-09-07 4:07 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX I have to agree with Matt but... I also believe there is the 80/20 rule. I find that in my business there are 20% who get it and 80% that settle for average, I have learned some hard lessons by spending lots of money to train people only to have them leave because I ask too much of them....really? At a salon? How hard can it be. Anyway I have started hiring REALLY hard and firing quick we do have a pretty good team now but there is a large number of people in this age group who want everything handed to them. Sam I can see how you could take offense but I believe you would fall into the 20% based on your dedication and hard work to training. As an owner It just hard when the larger percentage are people who can seem to see the big picture. |
| 2012-09-07 5:33 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Master 3486 Fort Wayne | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX For those interested in following Brenda and I here are our bib numbers: Brenda 1303 and mine is 855. You can follow us by going to the Rev3 cedar point site and then look for tracking info. Next up. The Top Thrill Dragster!!! |
| 2012-09-07 5:59 PM in reply to: #4400909 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Looks like it's a little rainy down there! Also Dirk's tweet appears in the sidebar |
| 2012-09-07 6:35 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX I know I'm out of luck next year when I go to look for a teaching position in Early Childhood Ed and age has little to do with it. I'll be substitute teaching I'm sure. All of the pre-k programs around here have been cut so it is daycare or cross your fingers that someone is retiring in K-3. My husband said they had 2 elementary ed openings in his tiny little school - 150 teachers applied. Samantha good luck and I agree with Jo - you are one of the good ones no doubt. I look back at where I started way back in 1995 - I think I made $1,000 a month, no summer pay and I was just thrilled to have a steady income! The thing back then, and I did not appreciate it to the fullest at the time, but insurance coverage was excellent. I was prescribed my first set of orthotics then and insurance paid 100%. |
| 2012-09-07 8:20 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Veteran 201 Huntertown, IN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Tony, my husband is an accountant, and his company is looking for people. Send her to Indiana. Dirk, Brenda, and I will take good care of her. Edited by abergdol 2012-09-07 8:24 PM |
| 2012-09-07 8:44 PM in reply to: #4401054 |
Expert 2380 Mastic Beach, NY | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX abergdol - 2012-09-07 9:20 PM Tony, my husband is an accountant, and his company is looking for people. Send her to Indiana. Dirk, Brenda, and I will take good care of her. Allison I have no doubt that you guys would take good care of her and I really appreciate the offer. I am thinking the way things are going for her she may have to consider doing something like that. |
| 2012-09-08 12:49 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Elite 3913 far northern CA | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Went to my friends memorial / party this evening. It was a nice gathering of friends. A lot of people were from out of the area. My friend (David) was very, VERY active in the ultra cycling world. He qualified for RAAM while his cancer was in remission. He never did it but he crewed it for several years. What an amazing gathering of folks. Someone wrote a song for him that she was going to sing to him during his next ultra event which he didn't get to do. She sang it for us and gave us a copy of it. It's fricking hilarious! It is sung to the tune of Amazing Grace. (As background info, she told of of the time that David was blaring "Highway to Hell" behind her on a long climb from the SAG wagon.) It was called "Granny Gear". Here is the first verse. Enjoy! Granny gear! Oh, granny gear How sweet thou are to me! I once was at the bottom of a very steep climb And you delivered me! |
| 2012-09-08 12:53 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Elite 3913 far northern CA | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX I other news......I'm still fighting this STUPID cold/cough. According to lots of people that don't know each other, it lasts 4 to 6 weeks! I'm at week 3.5. An old friend at the memorial who is big into ultra trail running (yeah, it was quite a gathering of active people) told me to keep my workouts really chill for another couple weeks. One of her friends had it, went too hard when he thought he was feeling better, and got knocked down hard. Fine! I got it! I'm not happy about it, though! Sheesh! |
| 2012-09-08 6:52 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX So yesterday I wasn't feeling so great ended up getting emergen-c, zicam, did the netty pot and this morning I woke up with a really bad sore throat Iam trying not to get all worked up but I think Iam gonna go to a walk in clinic today, I can not believe this i am ready to scream..... |
| 2012-09-08 6:55 AM in reply to: #4401154 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX owl_girl - 2012-09-08 12:49 AM Went to my friends memorial / party this evening. It was a nice gathering of friends. A lot of people were from out of the area. My friend (David) was very, VERY active in the ultra cycling world. He qualified for RAAM while his cancer was in remission. He never did it but he crewed it for several years. What an amazing gathering of folks. Someone wrote a song for him that she was going to sing to him during his next ultra event which he didn't get to do. She sang it for us and gave us a copy of it. It's fricking hilarious! It is sung to the tune of Amazing Grace. (As background info, she told of of the time that David was blaring "Highway to Hell" behind her on a long climb from the SAG wagon.) It was called "Granny Gear". Here is the first verse. Enjoy! Granny gear! Oh, granny gear How sweet thou are to me! I once was at the bottom of a very steep climb And you delivered me! That is funny, It is good when we can laugh in a time of sorrow.... |
| 2012-09-08 7:01 AM in reply to: #4401217 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Jo63 - 2012-09-08 6:52 AM So yesterday I wasn't feeling so great ended up getting emergen-c, zicam, did the netty pot and this morning I woke up with a really bad sore throat Iam trying not to get all worked up but I think Iam gonna go to a walk in clinic today, I can not believe this i am ready to scream..... NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I've read on BT lots of times where people come down with mystery illness or injuries before their race that never amount to anything on race day. Maybe it is just something like that. Praying your body fights this off quickly! |
| 2012-09-08 7:02 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
| Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX Tracy sounds like a nice tribute for your friend. Take care of yourself with that cold - sounds awful and I know you have to be losing your patience. |
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