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No races for me this weekend.

What has made my workouts easier???

Well, in the morning it will be new wheels!  Got the cassette put on and the tires and tubes on today, so in the morning I am looking forward to getting out there and trying them out.  Motivation!

Actually i think getting out the door early in the mornings on a more regular basis has helped me be more consistent.  Sometimes it is hard, but I always am happy that a good workout is out of the way and can go on with the day.

I'm on my smartphone so I might have missed something but...Erica- what a coincidence. I'm also going to be in Arlington this weekend! I've been PM ing Sam but I'd love to get together for a long run on Sun if we can make it work

hhmmmmm, that route sounds very familiar.

No races.. just dreaming of being able to run.

All my PT visits are done for this week now. Patellra is getting loose.. almost back to normal for the tendon.

My balance and core are getting better. More signs. I have very tight quads that I need to work on more for stretching. Not just after work outs but all the time. Now I have to buy a Bosa Ball. All my balancing and core work I have done for the last two weeks have improved to a point I need to now do it on a Bosa Ball. I did that today at physio for 30 mins.. WOW much more difficult.

And watching the girl show me a single leg squat with her other leg straight out in front on a bosa ball was amazing.

I was cleared to spin with some resistance and I did 45 mins last night in my bottom ring on the front and middle ring on the back At least I got my HR up to 135 for 40 mins. and was able to sweat a little...

Still NO running.. I suspect I won't run for another two weeks at least.

Spring plans are changing for me now. I just hope to be back to a point where I can help my friend with her learn to run clinic in April now. THEN SLOWLY build base...as long as I can do my Sprint in JUNE I will be happy.

 July and August are dedicated to scuba diving this year for me so I can be prepared for some big and DEEP dives in late August Going to see some GREAT wrecks in 280-310 feet underwater. I am sure I will do a few 5k running races in there and still put volume on my bike.. but no Trialthons during that time.

Then some racing in september

sweet! What are the new wheels? 

Definitely getting up at 4:30am and driving 30 min for a swim with triathletes with a Tri coach makes it all worth it.  I discovered that I have FINALLY FINALLY got SUB 2:00/100m!!! It wasn't even that difficult actually.  I think because I'm with a group I'm faster. The best part is that we get to do ows stimulation drills - which I find is extremely helpful trying to draft and get in the groove of the start of a washing machine.  So, I'm going to do this EVERY Tuesday.  It makes the swim workouts more fun (out of all three, I don't like the swim).

Got the 50mm Planet x carbon clinchers.  They are going to make me look really good coming out of transition.

Linda, that stinks!  I'm so sorry!  I used to get strep throat every other month consistently, and finally got my tonsils taken out when I was 21.  It was PAINFUL, but totally worth it!  I know how miserable it can be!  I hope you feel better soon!


Christina, Sam, and Tony - I just found out I won't get my schedule until 7:30am Friday morning!  Ugh!  I promise to let you guys know!  Christina, what run do you have planned for this weekend?  I have a 7 miler.  My schedule might be a bit busy, but I'll keep you updated.  What else will you be doing while you're there?  How cool that we'll be there the same weekend!  I hope we can all make this work, even though these darn trials are getting in the way. 

Edited by SoccerGK 2011-03-03 5:57 AM

that sucks linda.  hope you feel better.  lots of crap going around!

You're right - every big road in DC!!!!  Cherry Blossom, Army 10-miler, MCM and the list continues.  :-)  Although one can't complain about the great sights only the tourists in the spring!!!!

Sounds good - just PM or give us a call when you know your schedule.  I have a 90min run on Sunday so I could join you as well especially if you have to run early - safety in numbers.  Normally I would not be concerned running around most parts of NW DC and Arlington early but you has talked about starting before daybreak.  And the Mt. Vernon trail does not have street lights.  We have some head lamps if necessary so we can figure something out.

I'm b/w plans right now and improvising this week so I have no set distance/time I need to cover but a 7 miler sounds good to me.  Just hope I can keep up with you guys.

I'm pretty flexible but could def do an early am thing. I'll make sure to my head lamp. 

Ok I figured it out! Thanks Google. Not the best quality cause it was taken with my phone, bad lighting in the basement, and my lovely safety reflectors!! But here it is

From Bike Fitting

And here are some images from my fitting with body angles overlaid. I did not know fitting was such an intricate process and I now see why its the 1st thing people say is a must to get done

From Bike Fitting

From Bike Fitting

 

From Bike Fitting

From Bike Fitting

Sweet ride. Yes long torso. Man that looks way too agressive for someone like me!

Is there someone sitting at the desk?
Enough shoes boxes?

Is that book shelf Cherry?
And yes, smash those reflectors.

Love Cranium!! and StarCraft... hours of fun!! 

Do you like buying shoes in threes?  I do the same with pants.. If I like them, no reason to change a good thing... so buy three pairs.

Sweet ride btw.. badass color scheme. no name yet?  don't forget to take off all those warning stickers! .

Love how much you guys pick up in pictures. Too funny (how ever did you make out Cranium??!!)!

Congrats on the sweet ride, Mr. GrapeJuice!! Cool fit pics, too. Awesome!! Always love me some good bike porn!

And yeah, ditch the reflectors!!!!!!!!!!!

so, in your spare time you enjoy laying different types of tile.  very good.

but why are you blocking that window with that book case?  or more importantly, why is there a shutter on the inside of that window.  or do you just have random shutters hanging around your place? 

awesome ride!!!  in no time you'll be faster than me... literally no time at all.    and yes,  a good bike fit makes a big difference.

have fun!!!

Edited by fattyfatfat 2011-03-03 9:54 AM

Christina - I'm positive you can keep up with me!  You have a lot more experience with the longer distances, so we'll probably be at a pretty close pace anyway.

Sam - I'm positive I CAN'T keep up with you, though!  Your easy runs are still faster than my fast runs! 

I NEVER even thought about bringing my head lamp.  Darn it! 

My plan calls for a run on Saturday, but I could definitely do it Sunday morning and start later when it's light out.  Do you think I'd be too worn out to do a 2 hour bike ride after the flight though on Sunday night? 

It all depends on my schedule!  I'll PM you guys my phone number.  Do you both text?  I'm a texting machine!

Sweet ride..... Welcome to the Felt Mafia!!!

http://www.mafiaracing.com/index.html
 

What do you do for a living GrapeJuice? I see Six Sigma for dummies and a book on Java on the Shelves. I too like the colors. Fit figures look good. Looking forward to your report on how your body feels once you have had a chance to go for a long ride.

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