swbkrun with us!!! - Closed (Page 12)

LOL!  - When I asked the same thing that I missed the MG move as well, only to be confronted in big caps "CLOSED". So I asked, no one said anything so I decided to be rude and just bug in and invite myself. Posted my bio, no one didn't seem to notice....not even Fatty. *hmmm*


Welcome back! 

Slightly disappointed that I couldn't do my first out-of-state race and last race of the season.  I'm currently in NJ and am about 45 minutes from NYC. 

   The dang SNOW got in the way.  It would have been too risky to drive over an hour to the race site, race, then drive home back in the blizzard.   Not worth it, so DNS it is. HOWEVER, I emailed the race director and he said that he will defer my entry next year. So not all is lost. ;-)

    I wish I can travel to Knoxville, but not enough money to fly out and to pay for Rev3. :-( You'll gonna have so much fun.

    Hugs to you all. I'm going to gather up some snow and eat some tonight.  I love the snow, especially that I can just experience it once a year...unlike it was when I was living in NJ. :-D

 

no no.  we all noticed.  you knew the rules, old members always welcome.   glad you were rude!  ;-)

edit.  cool the rd hooked you up.  what kind of race???

Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-12-26 6:20 PM

The roads are really bad up here.  Probably a good call.  My bro left the Beantown area around 1pm and didn't even get an hr away before having to call for a tow truck to pull his suv back on the road.  He's the most cautious driver I know too.

I am giving serious consideration to the REV 3 Knoxville.

So far ... who is in from the MG?

Tony
Sam
Suzy
John
Tracy
Dave/Dineen/Dino (split personality?)
Doug (still a maybe?)
Chris (based on his hectic pro golf schedule )
Linda (Havin' Fun Linda...)

Did I miss anyone? feel free to jump on the fun wagon!

Christmas was very good for my new found love of this sport.  My wife got me the Garmin cadence sensor and quick release and my inlaws got me gift cards to Dicks so I can get some new running gear. 

Now I'm looking for a transition bag that I can carry my pool toys with in the winter and all my gear during the race season.

I will be deferring until 2012. First my PT said "No" and 2nd I have to run the annual meeting of North Carolina Woodworker, Inc. on 5/15. (Darn Events director scheduled the meeting without consulting the rest of the Board of Directors!),

Doug

Well had a great Christmas in Denver with my family. For the most part was able to maintain my training program while I was up there with a few tweaks. Thursday I got my run in at lunch before we left for Denver then that night was able to swim at 24hr Fitness. Friday got in my bike ride and then swam that afternoon since everything was closed on Saturday so I had back to back days of swimming could feel it then ran on Saturday Even though it was only a couple of thousand feet higher in altitude I could feel it still was pleased with the time and pace.

They only day I missed was my long bike 25mile since we were traveling today and didn't get back until dark.

Question:
Mondays are my rest days should I try and make up some of those miles on Monday or just maintain it as a rest day?

Well had a great Christmas in Denver with my family. For the most part was able to maintain my training program while I was up there with a few tweaks. Thursday I got my run in at lunch before we left for Denver then that night was able to swim at 24hr Fitness. Friday got in my bike ride and then swam that afternoon since everything was closed on Saturday so I had back to back days of swimming could feel it then ran on Saturday Even though it was only a couple of thousand feet higher in altitude I could feel it still was pleased with the time and pace.

They only day I missed was my long bike 25mile since we were traveling today and didn't get back until dark.

Question:
Mondays are my rest days should I try and make up some of those miles on Monday or just maintain it as a rest day?

So anyone here ever diagnosed with high blood pressure?

I have a Dr.'s appointment tomorrow to go get checked out, last few times I went to the minute clinic for shots or whatever they said it was high and I should go get it checked out with my Dr.

Well finally doing that tomorrow.

Problem is the way I see it there isn't anything else I can give up except maybe coffee (does caffine effect BP?).  I don't seem to fit the profile for the self induced high blood pressure type, lots of exercise, I don't eat much red meat, don't drink, smoke, etc.  All I have left is Coffee and a very little bit of salt I put on food.

I've seen BP medicine have odd side-effects on some people and not really interested in dealing with that..

So keep your fingers crossed for me that the minute clinic people don't know how to run those machines.

If you have a scheduled recovery day, recover.  I tend to go back and forth between active recovery and complete do nothing recovery.  Currently doing active recovery which tends to be a 30-45 minute spin on the trainer with almost 0 tension just to get the legs moving.

Our coach always puts on recovery days that they aren't day's off.  Don't eat like a pig, try and get a bit more sleep, rest, etc.

If anyone is interested in info on this race let me know, I did the oly last year.  Pretty cool race, great for families.

I think BT is going to make this a destination race this year, last year they had all the moderators down for the race but didn't publicize it well, I think they are going to make a bigger deal of it for BT.

yep.  the problem might not be what you are doing but rather hereditary.  also, one test at your md's office may not be the best indicator...white coat phenomonon or whatever they call it.  your bp ramps up when you think about it due to the nurse / doc in the room testing you and/or your already thinking about it.  which you are.  if its high tomorrow and your doc says monitor it (machines are like 75 bucks) good.  if doc says you need meds i'd be very leery as there is a lot you can do to lower it IF its you causing it, not your genes or whatever.  edit.... but hopefully he/she says its not an issue.

address it but don't stress it.

Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-12-26 9:05 PM

x2.  and  i don't like the term "make up".  let it go,  not only for your body but the mind as well.

edit... AWESOME job maintaining the workouts!!!!

Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-12-26 9:07 PM

jammer.  here.   goggles. here.    that's all you NEED.

eventually if you want to get a pull buoy and fins so be it. 

I also like a watch to count laps and record time.

Hey Peeps!

A nice, cold (for south Texas), easy Sunday here.  I did run this morning (in upper 20's, sunny but no wind).  It was a good run but my heart rate was elevated for an easy run.  I wondered if cold air could have been an impact.  Also got a short weight session in this morning before the gym got full.  

Tony, I have BP issues in my family and my wife's as well.  I agree with John, especially with buying a machine and monitoring over time.  My wife did that before she was put on medication.  Even with her running and such, she  takes the lowest dosage available just to keep it in check.  It is what it is when it comes to genetics.  

It's great to see all the new MG members sharing and getting to know them.  This is a great group!  

I was looking at my 2010 totals and they pale compare to some on here (6000 miles on the bike!  Wow, Suzy!  Amazing, compared to my 500 or so.)  This was my first full year of tri training, so it will be a benchmark to compare with for the future.

To those that are batten down inside during the blizzard in the northeast, stay warm and safe!

Ok so I fotgot to say I have the basics. Do I need any of the "training equipment" or will swiming laps all I need to focud on?

I was in the pool for 2 months swimming laps bf I went to china for 3 weeks. I will be back in after the new year and want to have everything for the training season.

nope, nothing else just go swim.  especially if you're two months into it.  save the money on toys for a lesson or two.

or you could be the typical triathlete and go buy two boards, a pull buoy, two sets of fins, 8 sets of paddles, 15 swim caps (purchase these cuz the ones you get at a race are not cool unless its an ironman).   and make sure you announce loud and clear at the beginning and after every 100 that something along the lines of "i was supposed to go 4500 today but i can only get in 4250 because i got a flat on my 60 mile ride and my garmin 310 took so long to grab a sat on my 6.234533211223445  mile transition run that i had to run in zone 3 for the last 6 minutes which led to an improper cool down."  

;-)   just swim.  and enjoy it.  the toys will come.  edit..  AND USE YOUR LOGS!!!!!!  please.  


Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-12-26 9:49 PM

Merry Christmas, all!  Santa was good here.....everyone seems happy.   I didn't get my top choices (Sharks jersey, new nano) so I hit the mall today and just finished syncing my new fuschia nano.  Much happier mommy here.

Did 12 with some hills this morning.....felt pretty good!

Heading out early to ski for the next few days.....stay safe, all!!

Hi - thanks for all of the Happy Birthday wishes.  We had a nice day chilling and dropped the kids w/ the parents long enough for a short run in the freezing cold.  I am so over this winter already.  Counting down the days to Disney.  I sure hope the weather is warmer there.  :-)