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tinkerbeth - 2009-12-28 10:04 PM

fun group!  thanks for letting me crash for a bit

carry on

lklarsen - 2009-12-29 1:33 PM
"I have never used a Spinerval. I am odd I know, but I just close my eyes , put my head down and get lost in my Ipod. I use the music to guide me. When a great song comes on I use it as an interval.....then take a break .  If its a REALLY good song (Do you know your enemy by Greenday for example ) I may repeat it several times and THEN recover.Works for me.  I also torture my family by singing out of key whilst on the trainer. They roll their eyes and groan when they see me approach my bike!!"

Lisa L

losta - 2009-12-29 10:48 AM Ahhh...The Princess Bride.. I've been wondering what you were referring to. I'm a movie buff, I could recite all the lines of the Godfather and 3 dozen or so other films but The Princess Bride escaped me. I enjoyed the swim videos, I think I'll spend some of my time on New Years day watching swim videos.

Mojo11 - 2009-12-29 8:05 PM Got the results from my MRI yesterday - didnt really learn much!!  The Dr said due to the time between the injury and the MRI (6 weeks) that it was difficult to pinpoint the problem.  I had random bruising in the area for several weeks, and based on my explanation of the problem, he believes I experienced a minor muscle tear but apparently its healed.  I began slowly running again a few days ago as it is feeling much better, but is still uncomfortable.  He advised my to continue the slow recovery and gradually increase my distance and not work on speed for a while, and to stop if the pain returns.  We also went over 6-8 stretching exercises - most of which I am already doing.  I ice the area after each run and stretch 2-3 times a day. 
I'm glad its nothing serious and hope to be 100% in a few weeks. 

Mojo11 - 2009-12-29 9:05 PM Got the results from my MRI yesterday - didnt really learn much!!  The Dr said due to the time between the injury and the MRI (6 weeks) that it was difficult to pinpoint the problem.  I had random bruising in the area for several weeks, and based on my explanation of the problem, he believes I experienced a minor muscle tear but apparently its healed.  I began slowly running again a few days ago as it is feeling much better, but is still uncomfortable.  He advised my to continue the slow recovery and gradually increase my distance and not work on speed for a while, and to stop if the pain returns.  We also went over 6-8 stretching exercises - most of which I am already doing.  I ice the area after each run and stretch 2-3 times a day. 
I'm glad its nothing serious and hope to be 100% in a few weeks. 

Mojo11 - 2009-12-29 6:05 PM

Got the results from my MRI yesterday - didnt really learn much!!  The Dr said due to the time between the injury and the MRI (6 weeks) that it was difficult to pinpoint the problem.  I had random bruising in the area for several weeks, and based on my explanation of the problem, he believes I experienced a minor muscle tear but apparently its healed.  I began slowly running again a few days ago as it is feeling much better, but is still uncomfortable.  He advised my to continue the slow recovery and gradually increase my distance and not work on speed for a while, and to stop if the pain returns.  We also went over 6-8 stretching exercises - most of which I am already doing.  I ice the area after each run and stretch 2-3 times a day. 
I'm glad its nothing serious and hope to be 100% in a few weeks. 

mav - 2009-12-29 8:22 PM

As I was running on the dreadfull dreadmill tonight ....I began thinking about this years totals and where I would like to be next year....and a few regrets on what I wish I had done more of this year.

I biked 1000 miles more this year than last year. I am pretty happy with that Especially because I had to take 6 weeks off due to an injury.
I wish I had focused more on strength training but will make more of an effort this year . Hmmmmmmmm a New Years resolution in the making.

How 'bout all of you???? How do you feel about your annual training totals...any goals for next year???

mav - 2009-12-29 9:22 PM As I was running on the dreadfull dreadmill tonight ....I began thinking about this years totals and where I would like to be next year....and a few regrets on what I wish I had done more of this year.

I biked 1000 miles more this year than last year. I am pretty happy with that Especially because I had to take 6 weeks off due to an injury.
I wish I had focused more on strength training but will make more of an effort this year . Hmmmmmmmm a New Years resolution in the making.

How 'bout all of you???? How do you feel about your annual training totals...any goals for next year???

Gaarryy - 2009-12-28 11:05 PM

 bacon is usually a good bribe to get help,,, just saying 

instead just check out some of these

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=swimming+flip+turn+technique&search_type=&aq=1&oq=swimming+flip+

If you have someone local to watch you,, have them also watch some of the you tube clips.  As strange as it sounds some times someone that doesn't know anything is a good help after they have watched the correct technique, they have no predisposed notion of what it should look like, except the correct way

gojogo - 2009-12-30 8:53 AM Gary,

Thanks for doing the youtube search.  I'm always forgetting that they have a wealth of information, not just silly stuff.  I have some work to do.  My form with my arms is way off. 

Unfortunately, I crashed hard snowboarding yesterday.  Messed up a landing off of the big gap trying to keep up with all of the teenagers yesterday.  I have a about a 4 inch crack in my helmet that went through the styrafoam liner.  Back side is quite a bit swollen and I have a head ache.  I hope to be back training by Saturday. 

Kelly


Ouch ,,, get better,, I used to snowboard a lot when I was living up north, this was when helmets were just coming out and no one would ever be caught wearing one anyway..  needless to say I've had three concussions from snowboarding. I still remember the one, coming too on the ground  in the half pipe of a snowpark area, My girlfriend had the time to walk over to me, wait a sec or three to think what she was going to say when I woke up.   "did you notice that everyone here is half your age?,  Your in the hot tub for the rest of the weekend mister"


2009 started good for me up until around April/June.

I'd like 2010 to be like 2008 total wise, since it broke down to close to 50% biking 25% run 25 % swim.    I think that's the best mix for tri's.  Lots of swim, bike, and enough running so your body remembers how to run but isn't injured from running to much

Bopper - 2009-12-30 10:49 AM

at the moment... I'd take dreadful dreadmill ANY DAY over the comfy couch. I feel like I'm getting fat and lazy (cause I am)...and really would like to run again.

My totals this year are sadly lacking over last years... I was hoping to hit 6000km on the road... but that just didn't happen with the last 3 months off. I was hoping to increase my mileage running as well... but no running since August put a damper on that as well. The only thing that's improved/increased is my swimming. I noticed a month ago, that I'd already reached my yardage(meterage?) totals from last year in less time... and some of that time swimming was OWS at the lake... so no idea of distance (just rough guess).

As for 2010...heal the achilles tendon. Bike lots. Improve swimming. Run? when I can. My big goal for this coming year is to do Tour For Kids again (www.tourforkids.com). This time finish the entire four days (800km) feeling strong... and not bail out one day, like last time (only did 100km second day instead of 190km). This year, I may have two of my sons along volunteering as well (#2 for sure, #1 if he's not working).

As for triathlon goals for this year. I will do one if I'm feeling up to it... but nothing over an Oly from now on. I would entertain the possibility of doing the bike leg of any tri if some one is looking for a Relay team. Have bike will travel.

Have a safe and Happy New year EVERYONE!

gojogo - 2009-12-30 7:53 AM Gary,

Thanks for doing the youtube search.  I'm always forgetting that they have a wealth of information, not just silly stuff.  I have some work to do.  My form with my arms is way off. 

Unfortunately, I crashed hard snowboarding yesterday.  Messed up a landing off of the big gap trying to keep up with all of the teenagers yesterday.  I have a about a 4 inch crack in my helmet that went through the styrafoam liner.  Back side is quite a bit swollen and I have a head ache.  I hope to be back training by Saturday. 

Mike, glad to hear you are in the clear and can run again. 


I'll have to get back with everyone on my training goals. 

Kelly