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Nice 3.5 mi run with the pup this morning (#383) in the first really cold weather we've had. It was 28F when I headed out, which I know isn't cold for most of you, but down here in the near south, it is cold to us! As full winter approaches, I need to work on my cold weather running gear collection and figuring out how to dress for running in the cold. As it stands now, I get dressed as I think I will need, and then remove a layer, but I'm still stripping things off during the run. This is really only my second season of cold weather running, and last year didn't get too bad here. Any tips?

The plank a day in the books too. Dog has decided she should just lay next/under me while I do that plank thing, just to make sure I don't forget I was going to take her running, or at least that is how I anthropomorphize it.

My knee is healing up nicely. Put in a 10 and 4.5 mile run this week. Got another 8 mile run tomorrow to get some volume together for my marathon next weekend. Starting to really freak out about the marathon itself though. I'm assuming that the freaking out is normal, but still...

I'm having one of those days at work where I really don't want to do anything, like really, really don't want to do ANYTHING. What have I been filling my time with? Looking at HIM plans and wondering if 2016 is the year.

I've found that I look at weather report prior to going out. Through trial and error over the years, I've developed how many layers to run in. The worst is underdressed and having issues with freezing.

I think it's pretty standard to have jitters going into an event. The best part is when the gun goes off and the feeling of euphoria kicks in. Trust your training, and avoid going out in the first few miles "too fast". This will help you get in the "groove" as you grind through the miles. If you start focussing on nutrition at mile 18, this may be too late. Make sure your curling early and often. You will hit a "wall". It's inevitable. Somewhere between 18-22 miles or so. This is where your grit and heart will kick in. You'll get past it.
I wish you well in your event and hope for a memorable experience.

BDAS, SORRY I'm not quoting in replies, haven't figured how to on tablet.

I got 2/3 runs done for the week with my 6.2 mile long run planned for this weekend. I've been able to get out of the rack early for both runs. I got to run in the snow in the dark on Wednesday, a favorite of mine. I also took over a minute off both run times and broke the 9 min. mile barrier on my 4.6 miler today.

Not a bad 2nd week so far. Looking forward to long run and continued building mileage for next week.

An answer to your wondering about a HIM in 2016 - a resounding HELL YEA!

After blowing us away with 400 workouts in 2015 (knock on wood) it's clear you can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Take December to find the right on for you (rev3 is a great place to start - TONS OF support) and go from there!

Agreed. I would say but it depends on your route if it's out in back the nice thing is is that you can drop things off as you warm up and then pick them back up again on your way home. If that is workable I always liked wear layers with plenty of zippers that way I can moderate my heat by unzipping something. I will also take off my hat as I warm up as well. It's basically a system of trial and error but I'm sure you will figure it out

Nice work Kevin! It was only a matter of time before the old you came back to show the older you who's boss! Have a fruit beer to celebrate!

Thanks to my anxiety filled son, I only got about 4 1/2 hours worth of sleep last night. Cora little guy is having the toughest time going to sleep and kept coming down and waking us up whenever he got worried about voices he thought he heard outside the house. So this morning I blew off my workout who is going to assess myself a Kuhars light penalty upon returning home this evening. However here's my view as I type this. CLP averted.







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^^ way to avoid that CLP, Dave!!

Short run and long swim for me today (384 & 385/400). Remembered my plank too!

Got a nice surprise yesterday when I looked at my 2015 goal sheet. I thought I had set the goal to ride 1500 miles, but it turns out it was for 1000miles, so, it looks like I already blew that one away, even without extra miles in December. Gotta say, 1500 miles does have a nice ring to it though!

sounds like you guys are doing great.

been busy with work and holidays.

my goals for dec (yes I know I'm late) is to write out my workout plan for the year and up coming race season till Jan 1.
starting small but it is time to get back at it for real

Does reds Apple ale count as a fruit beer. Been enjoying this mixed with my fireball for a refreshing cocktail. Ice, four fingers of fireball topped of with reeds in a 16 oz. glass. Pretty yummy.

If you really want to blow you mind - punch that number into google maps and see how far you have biked from your home. 1500 miles more than biking to Boston. Why don't you do that next time and I'll buy you a beer

Baby steps Kevin. Baby steps!

I've had a good week so far! I've really pushed my workouts and have put some good work in. I managed to drop 2 LBS. My shoulder is feeling a little better - not great but better. And best of all - I was able to do a 5K yesterday pain free.

I'm making it my goal to eat more during the day so I don't gorge myself at night and on weekends. I want to lose the weight so badly that I'm eating like a little mouse at work and then coming home and eating like a bear.

Hey Dave O - Would you mind posting the link where we could order the BDAS gear. My wife is looking for Christmas ideas.

Have a great week everyone!

Dave--I never thought of it that way! Biking to Boston! If I ever do, I'll take you up on that beer.

I had a rough day yesterday, but it was all solved with a run. I woke up with intentions to run long first thing, but it was super foggy here--like, couldn't see my feet kind of foggy. So, no run first thing, which totally bummed me out. So, I decided to bring my bike in and set up the trainer for a ride. I can't find my trainer skewer. I know I took it off my old bike before I sold it, but now I can't remember that totally logical, safe place I put it in. Ugh. So, no run, no ride, no swim because the pool isn't open until noon on Sat. Enter major funk. Grumpy, listless, not interested in doing anything funk. After a couple of hours, the sun lifted the fog and the combo of my wife and dog convinced me to head out for my run. It was like magic!!! Total mood lift!! I know this is common knowledge, but I'm still getting used to this active lifestyle.

Gretchen - You bike to Boston and I'm buying the beers!

Way to persevere and find a way to get out there. I'm sure Fido appreciated it!

Quick update:

I got in my long ride this afternoon by biking to work and doing 45 milutes of hill repeats along the way. I had my back pack with a heavy computer in it and ran into a nice guy that I biked past who was cleaning his lawn who agreed to keep it inside his house. I was a little worried but I felt like I could trust the guy. I figured the worst that could happen would be that he would have to grade all my students' work Sure enough... when I came back - he greeted me and handed it over. So nice since the weight was KILLING my shoulder.

Question - Do you think riding my hybrid bike with its T handle bard would be earier on my shoulders? I don't ride in the drops - but I don't want to give up riding outside unless I have two.

Finally - about 1/2 a mile from my school my chain came off and got stuck between the crank... I worked on it for 15 minutes with no success then I figured I had to Mcgiever it - so I used my Visa card so the chain slipped over the small hub that was keeping it from sliding out. Perfect. Gonna need a new card but I got to work right on time.

Phew!

Weekly Goals - lose 2 pounds the week, do my PT and enjoy my rest week

Rest day yesterday and back at it this morning!

Run with the pup just after sunrise (getting later and later all the time), followed immediately by a swim (#387 & 388/400). Don't normally do back to back, especially swim as the second workout, but my pool is set 50m course MWF until 9:30 and I want to try to get myself there as much as possible to work on swimming long. I'm getting faster due to the increased volume I've been doing, but only for short bursts. I figure swimming in the 50m pool will at least double my swim time before a "break" at the turn. Plank is also done for the day!

Hope everyone has the best Monday possible!

Gretchen and Dave you guys are inspiring. I am mostly just being a lurker. Suppose to do a run today but I think the day will be spend cleaning out my work truck and guns for the next guy. I'll run once I get the truck cleaned out, still not finding my motivation.

Scott, I just went back through some photos of races this past summer - that's helping me a bit. I'm just frustrated I'm not carving necessary time out to get my workouts in every single day. We leave for Utah for the holidays in 12 days and this week alone I have to get the glass repaired in my windshield, get the garage door opener fixed, fly 3 days, run the boys to various basketball practices in different venues, volunteer for 3 hours at a school event, make Christmas cards, create a photo scrap book for grandparents for Christmas, decide on and order everything for a complete bathroom renovation and order carpet for 2 bedrooms (the construction begins the week after I get back front door and Utah -yikes!), run a 3 hour test on my son's computer, go to a doctor's appointment, and hubby is gone all week. The weather is nice enough to get some chilly rides in too (still no snow here!) - need to get it done and enjoy it! This is my reality this week and it's okay, I will find a way to make some things work.
Oh! Huge score a couple of weeks ago! We had a Sierra Trading Post open here (yet another reason to visit Burlington! Haha) and on opening day I earned some cash back, also had a gift card and hit a good sale and managed to score a Castelli Viziata winter cycling jacket for $9.96!!!! Score!! It just arrived at the store yesterday (saved on shipping) and I'm jazzed to pick it up! Nothing like some new gear to get you going!
Cheers all! Stay sane and moving forward!

Hey Ironman - You need to cut yourself some slack... I think most people have a let down following a big event - as I did when I finished IMMT in 2013. I think you lived through my dark phase when I too couldn't find the motivation. Trust me - it will come but it may take a while. Until then - take a page from Jenn's book (I love the pic ideas) and keep getting your workouts in. And oh yea - drink LOTS of beer. That will help!

Gretchen = machine