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Great idea.

I really liked the balloon solution for finding the spot in the transition area!

I always like to know the distance from the start while running. Since I do not have any other mean than my HRM, I use it to help me determine the distance I covered from the start. How?

Well, there is a formula that says: calories = weight in kg * distance in km * 1.036 which also means that:

Distance[Km] = calories / (weight[Kg] * 1.036)

Now, since 1Kg = 2.2lbs and 1Km = 0.62 Miles, we can say that:

Distance[Miles] = calories * 0.62 / (weight[lbs] / 2.2 * 1.036 )

Distance[Miles] = calories * 1.3 / weight[lbs]

And to get a close, rough distance estimate, I just use:

Distance[Miles] = calories / weight[lbs]

So, in my case, when I burn 200 calories, I know that I ran about 1 Mile (200*1.3/234)...

Hi,

I guess that you refer to the calories to distance conversion...

When running with HRM with a calorie counter (e.g., POLAR RS100), at any point in time, you can assess your distance from the start by reading the calories from the watch and dividing by your weight (multiply by 1.3 to be more accurate if you wish)...

You are right, I should have added this part to my original post. Hope this helps.

BTW: I saw a photo taken in SOMA AZ transition area, and apparently, there were quite a few balloons out there used for that purpose... People seem to be creative about it and use different shapes and themes (e.g., Sponge Bob shaped, etc.) to make it stand out over others...

I wish. I am hoping for a swim/run combo tomorow and then I have "winter camping" with the cub scouts in Cooperstown.  I refuse to use the outhouse in freezing temps and may shoot over to the baseball hall of fame if nature calls....it will be a $25 restroom visit, but well worth it!!

I hope that everyone is well and out there training

I've got another question to you experienced people:

The question is about physical exams. After deciding to start running, I went to a cardiologist for a Stress Echo test - to ensure that I will not drop dead during my first 5K race... Since it took quite some time to get the appointment and then perform the test, I was running on a slow pace (with a HRM on) but did not follow a training plan yet. I told him that my goal was a HM but according to him I was good to go for a full marathon (FM?) as well. Once I was cleared to go by my physician, I started to seriously train.

This test took place about a year ago and my question is what's next? how often would a normal (?), healthy person, who approaches 40 should go for checkups? What is your experience? and how often do you guys go?

I wish you all a great weekend!

Does anyone know where we stand with respect to the other team in our training challenge? I want to know so I can determine whether to start working on my new avatar or not...

I think Robyn (TRIOK) is out of town and doing the math on that. I have to get a medical check up every year from the Police Dept for SCUBA diving. The doc is the chief of surgery at a big hospital here.  He doesn't make the under 40 guys do much, but everyone over 40 has to do everything : bloodwork, stress test, prostate check, etc....They also start screening for colon cancer earlier than the recommended 50......

He yells at me for being fat, so I guess you should try not to be fat

Ok, I understated my goals this week.

02/04/08  Goal        2:00         2:00       0:30           4:30

                 Actual     3:14         3:42       0:45           7:41  (170.7%)

It is soooo cold here that it actually hurts to be outside...I hate you warm weather people

Didn't someone run a half this weekend??? Lets hear about it!!!

I know what you go through with this weather. It is my first winter here in San Diego, and I cannot believe that people would still call this weather: winter...

I did run a half. My report is in my blog [link].

My goal for this week:

02/11/08  Goal        1:30        3:30       0:30           5:30

I hope I didn't overstate again.  Since my 1/2 mary will be my first, I can only guess what my time will be.  Unless the weather is good on Sunday, I will probably only get bike minutes on the trainer.  But things don't always go as planned.

My last week's results:

Swim: Goal: 3750 yards; Actual: 4,900 yards

Bike: Goal: 30 miles; Actual: 12.49 miles

Run: Goal: 200 min.; Actual: 281:08 min.

Recovery goals for this week:  

Swim: 4,000 yards; Bike: 30 miles; Run: 120 min.