Newbz winter training group is FULL!!!!! (Page 15)

Yes, good race.  I look forward again to seeing how you'll do outside.

Have a safe trip.

 What's everbody doing?  Sleeping in,  or just hard at work? 

I think I'm adding the Chicago 1/2 Rock'n roll marathon to my summer agenda.  Didn't someone do the one in Arizona?  Sounds like quite the party. 

I'm doing good. 

Have a good time in the UK Malcolm.

Has anyone heard from David I. since the 15th?  I wonder if he did the half marathon and if so how it went.

Hope training is going well for everyone else.

Good Morning everyone!!!

 Great swim today.  Has anyone weighed in lately?  It's almost the end of Feb.  HOw are we doing on the goals.  I'm hoping I'm down. 

I settled into a solid 195.  My volume is up but weight is very steady here.  Oh, well.

Yeh, I started lifting so I think I might be better redistributing my weight.

I am also at 153-154, and holding pretty steady there. Despite the upped intensity and mileage I haven't lost too much weight. I think I am at my optimal weight and I feel pretty light on my feet so 153 is were I plan to stay. 

 When is the Chicago 1/2? Is it later in the summer with the actual Chicago marathon (that would be my guess)?

I weighed in last night.  I have stayed at 136.5.   I think I've lost more inches though.  I'm having body fat checked again in 2 weeks.

David, What do you mean by going lighter? 

I swam this morning using a float between the knees and focused on the arms.  Does anyone know if this is a good strategy to build my arm strength to increase speed?  I probably need to lift more weights.

Thanks Kelly, I questioned the same thing.  Did David mean lighter in weight or lighter in training?

David do you know anything about holding extra weight because of the "pumped up" effect?  My legs since I have increased my volume have been kind of swollen or pumped up.  They are that way all the time.  My calves are kind of hard with the skin tight.  That usually happens after workouts and maybe a couple days here and there, but this time they've been like that for about two or three weeks. 

My upper body is a bit of the same due to lifting.

When this goes away, maybe my weight will drop.

hey gojogo,

I have done 3 of the rock 'n' roll half marathons. They are all a lot of fun. Pheonix was great, very flat and fast. Then I did San Jose (which is where I live) and it was a good one too. The San Antonio was nice, but not as organized as it was the first year the SA marathon was a Rock 'n' Roll event. All of them had great bands and the events were a lot of fun. 

Good luck in Chicago!

Thanks Schmitty.  How's the biking going? 

David,  What kind of info on CO are you looking for?  I have a couple of friends in the Evergreen area and a few in the Denver area.  I'll be headed to Copper Mountain in April for a little snowboarding. My husband grew up in Auroa, and we go there quite often.  Thought about moving there myself but I Lake Michigan and the Rockies are a big toss up. 

David,

All my conecctions are in the field of education.  I'm sure there are lots of athletes in CO to train.  Good luck.  Also check into photography businesses that shoot at school athletic events that then put collages(sp) together and sell to parents that high light the season.  They are a very popular here in Michigan.  Parents love that stuff.  Colorado is a state wide disctict that is then divided into smaller sections by county.  I would start with the main web site and the main athletic offices.  If you're interested.  If you are interested in coaching any sport their job postings will be there as well. 

 Good Luck.

Ok- Bike Question:

 How do you know when to get out of the saddle?  I waver all over when I do this.  How do I stop that?