Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 13)

I've used a Garmin 305 for the past 4 years, but it just died (the hard reset not working, either...).  I also have a Garmin Edge 800 for the bike and a Forerunner 210 for running.  I use the HRM mostly on the bike since it can be so variable running, but I will use it when I'm doing more intense running sessions.  I'm all over the place with racing.  I've gone with and without GPS, and with and without HRM.

For uploading, I use both BT (so my peeps can track me) and TP (so I can manage my TSS over time).  I also use Strava for the segment chasing, even though those intervals aren't anything like what I should be doing training-wise. 

The Esc works for me.

HIITS run done and my first swim of the New Year is in the bag too. Always have a hard time with a swim after a long time off.  10 days is too much for me!!  Need to stay positive though!

Nancy--total bummer on the knee.  Makes me wonder if you have some muscle imbalance somewhere that is causing these things to crop up.  I would have periodic injuries and it was all related to a anatomical leg length issue.  Once I cleared that up and found a coach that wasn't killing me with too much volume things settled down quite a bit.

Hello all-long day on the road for work today. Rain and wind made the driving even worse.

Was able to get in an easy ride this morning on the trainer. Did an easy 1.5 mile run tonight to test out my left knee. Have not run since last Thursday when left knee pain cut my run short. It felt fine but I'm still going to my ortho appt tomorrow to get it checked out.

Back in the pool tomorrow.....schedule has me hitting a little over 15,000 yards for the week which will be my biggest week in a LONG time. 6300 yards down with 3 swims to go.  

Going to try to stay up and watch Alabama/Oklahoma tonight. Roll Tide!

Having grown up in the Midwest, I run and ride in all sorts of temperatures.  Even on my coldest runs (less than 0F ish), I wear an Underarmour Cold Gear Turtleneck and a long sleeve technical zipper top.  I don't wear a coat because it makes me sweat.  Sweat is the enemy of cold weather running.  I also start into the wind so that it is at my back on the return.  That way when you do sweat you're not as much of a popsicle.

While it is probably overkill for 30F, you could wear a smartwool facemask as well.  I've donned one of these for temps in the -30F wc and been fine for at least an hour.  Wool is your friend in cold weather.  Wool mittens with liners are the bomb.

I found this article on swimming really interesting.  As a weaker, somewhat frightened swimmer, I usually am in the yellow zone to avoid a lot of the chaos and chop, but am rethinking that.  What does the group think?

Well done, Sparty.  I was cheering on my fellow Big Ten school (I'm a PSU alum).

While it's not quite as bad as you mid-western or New England peeps, there was no way in hell I was going outside today.  Easy hour long trainer (IF around 0.7).  I'm battling a chest cold so I'm really taking it easy this week.

Good info on swimming! I got in 3600 yards this morning...glad its done...until tomorrow. Spin on the bike this evening.

Just got back from the ortho. Good news on my left knee. No instability, xrays looked good so likely just a muscle imbalance that led to some pain. I had planned to try to put together a strength/core workout to do 2-3 times a week so now I have even more reason to do it. Ortho said that we build muscle cycling, running and swimming but we need to do exercises where the muscles work together "closed chained" exercises. Had to look it up so here is the definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed_kinetic_chain_exercises  Its great to have someone I can go to that is himself a triathlete....certainly an asset to out Tri Team.

I agree with this statement assuming you meant a low of OWSing. I believe the mistake I've made the last two years in IM is not doing enough of it in a larger group.  We have ample opportunities in Madison so I plan to change that this year.

What is a tobaggon?  in these parts, it is a sled!   I can't imagine sweating under such a vehicle.