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I had a good weekend with some interesting issues.  Went to Silver Comet trail to ride and to watch the Time Trials.  I got to see lots of folks I knew so it was really cool.  I then did a 30 mile ride in 1:45.  Both my hubby and I experienced something odd for us.  Neither of us ate before we rode, we got a let start and I don't think I drank enough water.  I felt real tired at the end of my ride.   Then when we got home we both really hit the wall fatigue wise.  I just felt beyond drained. I have never felt so wiped out like this feeling was.  The kids wanted to go out to eat so we literally dragged ourselves to a restaurant.  Then, once we ate, we were both amazed at how much better we felt.  I mean it really was a noticable difference.  Before this experience we both thought that A) we did not really train enough that food would make such a difference and B) that were were frankly fat enough that not eating before a workout wouldn't bother us..So I really learned a valuable lesson this weekend that even if you are fat, you need to eat before doing a training session and immediatly afterwards.

I think a lingering effect from saturday was that I felt crappy when I started my trail run yesturday and it showed in my mileage (6.4 in an hour and a half)  I think this was a combination of poor nutrition and still recovering from the cold.   

I still am struggling with terrible eating habits  but each day I will keep trying to get back on the horse so to speak...Can you say addict? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results...

Glad you had a good race look forward to the Race Report.

I on the other hand ...had a crapy weekend..was not moivated to do anything...so I didnt. Did some work around the house (painting bathroom) Friday and Saturday, watched the race on Sunday. Did not swim, bike or run or workout, just didnt feel like it. The 40 minute ride on Monday (holiday here in Ontario) was a crap unmotivated ride.

I will be going for  a swim and run today though. After talking with you guys about the swim coach idea, I have contacted a coach ( she has done INKY ) and I will meet with her next Monday for some swimming help. If I like her coaching skills and mind set I might get her to coach me through 09 (depending on$$)

 I struggled with shin splints when I first started training and started getting into running. I did a lot of research on it and found that icing immediately afterwards helps a lot. I also found stretches and exercises that help strengthen the shins. After about two weeks I was able to fun 5k without any shin splints. Now I'm completely free of that problem. Only every once in a while do I get a little bit of tightness while running downhill for a long period of time on concrete. 

 As for recovery, I drink chocolate milk and try to get a little bit of protein in after my workouts. Usually a peanut butter sandwich, yogurt with fresh fruit and organic granola, or something like that. When doing 2 a days I will usually take a recovery drink like Recoverite. Those are also great when I'm in a rush and don't have a whole lot of time. 

 Yeah Nate, sometimes the motivation is just not there. Especially dealing with the cold weather you're in. I hate having to go out when it's below 60. Usually after weekends like this though, you may be refreshed and more motivated to go out this week. Keep up the hard work!  

This reply is for Nate:

Nate I too have times when I just get burned out and sick of training.  One way I find that helps me get re-motivated is to go to places where I can be around athletes.  For example, if there is any kind of race (running or biking) in your area, go be a spectator.  If no races, then just go to your local bike shop or tri shop and hang around.  Sometimes just seeing the other people gets me back into wanting to train.  I am also a show off at heart and I like going to my local gym and either riding on their bike or taking a spin class.  Knowing other people are looking at me gets my competative nature going so I find I ride faster/harder just to show off...It sounds pretty lame but it really does work to get me back into training when I get the winter blues.....

I also like getting the magazines and having them around my house...They are a solid constant reminder that on this rainy cold day some other guy IS going to go out and train, that guy may be in my next race so I better get off my butt and go train too...

Hope these suggestions help...You have it tough being stuck indoors but then again it will make you spring training all the stronger!

This reply is about injury:

Being a 40 year old woman I have to be realistic about injury.  I have to say the main reason I hired a coach was so that I did things right and did not overtrain.  The one problem I have had so far is a nagging problem with the top of my hamstring.  Its hasn't been much of a problem except that it was causing me problems with my left foot.  I have added some arch supports and they seem to have helped a lot with the foot pain.  I also researched like crazy about foot problems and got some excercises and suggestions.  I also do not go barefoot anymore, ever, even when i first get out of bed in the morning. I have arch supports in my work shoes.  On days I have to be in heels, I added support in my shoes and I get them off the minute I am out of the courtroom.  I have added a bit of yoga and pilates to help core strength but I think my swimming has helped a lot with core as well.  I have noticed that I hear a scraping sound when I run and it sounds like my left heel may be striking.  I know that as I go more distance in the next few weeks this will likely add to foot problems.  I am trying to find out an excercise to help me correct this.  The weird part is I did not do it before so I think it may be due to some overall weakness caused by the hamstring.  

I find that I can get tons of help and info about preventing injury and dealing with it from the internet and other athletes.  I think common sense, research, lots of warming up and streaching after and not over training is the best RX to avoid injury.  Then again, being relatively new (I have only be seriously training for about 9 months) I probably haven't gotten into the "overuse" injury portion...

My only overuse injury is carpel tunnel syndrome from being on this website too much

Thanks everyone for your uplefting words, this week is already beter.

I also started listing to a positive thinking CD. I listen to it on my to and from work (about 40 minute drive each way). I noticed a big difference yesturday after some light meditation with the CD. I will let you know how that progresses. Have a great day everyone and thanks again.

Oh ya, some upsetting news at work yesturday, They laid off some staff and are reducing our pay by 10% and reducing the work week by one day in every ten.

 Good news is that it gives me an extra full training day.

Good news is that I`m still working.

Nate:  I know all about the stress of the current economy.  My hubby gets his entire income from the stock market so its been pretty scary at our house too.  Each month they lay off more and more people from his job and each time its miserable.  This is a once in a lifetime economy and we all will feel affects of it.  Your attitude is perfect..you have to stay positive and I have found NOT watching the news makes me a lot happier...We all have to try to look at the positives..One thing is that life will be simple again and another is that maybe our kids will grow up with a better focus and better values.  For the past decade I think our whole culture was that everyone owned a nice house, owned a fancy car and took expensive vacations.  Our kids were getting the constant message that to be somebody you had to have 'bling', roll in a benz and dress like a stripper...maybe now our kids will be forced to accept that most of us don't and will never live like that... 

 Tne thing about doing tri's is that it can get expensive and even if you are frugal, it costs money that a lot of people in this economy just plain don't have.  So my challenge queston to the group is to put out suggestions on how to same money on races, equipment and travel expenses...