Let's Get It Started! with chrisbowers mentor group - CLOSED and ROLLING! (Page 13)

Reached my goal of 4 weeks x 4 workouts. Getting the hang of preparing both the week and night before. Makes it a little easier on the morning workouts. Will finish the month on track and considering some options for February? May purchase a membership to begin working one of their plans for my first sprint any suggestions?

Have also been trying some TI swimming techniques. there is a class coming to our area instead of spending the $300 to attend may use youtube, or buy a video any suggestions?

Finish January Strong Everyone!

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Yes, Blue Lake the 2nd week of June so I have 4 months.

Have a Great Week.

Returned from my business trip and leave tomorrow for another.  Traveling really cuts into my time for swimming.  Last Thursday, I got up early and got my swim in before I left town.  I took my bicycle on my trip.  So on Friday, I rode my bike for 10 miles and then ran for 4.5 miles right afterward.  Sunday, I rode my bike for 8.5 miles and ran for 2 miles.  The 2 mile run really got to me.  I thought I was going to have to stop.  I felt like I was trying to get sick the whole day, but my body just could not make up its mind.  Maybe a better way to say it is that my body is really working overboard to fight off me getting sick.

Could not swim today because I got to attend a  "Lunch with Dad" function at my daughter's school.

Jay,

It is difficult when work is sucking the life outta you.  Hang in there and the training will help relieve some of the work stress.

At the university I work at it is scholarship deadline week and I have tons of paper work, crying moms, pushy dads, and panicked students calling every min. of the day.  Talking them down from the ledge and making them feel like their child is my sole concern can  be stressful.  But, it does wonders to run it out!

Take the time to let it heal. I have been dealing with a calf problem very similar for almost two years and let it rest just enough to feel better. Each time i got back on the bike and pushed it I rode through the pain that felt like the calf was ripping apart. I am doing PT right now and am off the bike.  Yesterday I was allowed to ride on the stationary bike for 15 min with some resistance. No pain, but later spasms. I am so bummed.

A good saying for today's swim workout is "No rest for the weary". We swam a total of 4200yds, lots of sprints! This was supposed to be a breaststroke week :-) , guess i misplaced the memo during the move.

Sounds like everyone is going through some challenges. My "recovery" week has been terrible. After accidentally missing my first swim workout, I had to miss today's as well. I will push it til tomorrow which is supposed to be off day. I also missed my run last night due to work and could miss my bike training tonight. I have not been this stressed in quite a while. I agree that a good exercise session would help if I can find a way to get it in before 11 pm!

Brian, you are currently my inspiration. 4000+ yrds swimming. I could not touch that! Very impressive...keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you on tv in Kona!

Stretching...when I began training, my calves seemed tight all the time. I keep stretching them and finally they seem to have loosened up so they feel like they should during workouts. I  try to stretch before and after each workout.

Thanks, I swam on year round swim teams from about 6-18 years old, then I was a rescue swimmer in the Navy.  I love swimming and anything having to do with the water!

It's the run part that I always dread. I'm am jealous of your 20 mile run Steven.

I have had the most challenging week.  Work has kept me busy with depositions and meetings.  I have not had time to work out one time this week.  Will be in meetings all day today and then this God awful week will be over.