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 2012-12-31 2:47 PM in reply to: #4555400 |
Pro  4723    CyFair |  Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSEDkaburns1214 - 2012-12-31 2:01 PM From what I can describe, my knee tends to buckle in, which puts strain on the ACL. The superfeet allegedly helps to reduce the buckle. I do no weight machines, all dynamic stuff - like skiier squats with a kettle bell, 1 leg bridges on a soccer ball etc., the purpose of which is to strengthen the muscles so that my knee won't buckle. I have also been trying to increase my cadance. I now average about 88-92 FS, which is improved from before. I took horribly long strides, which was really bad for my knees and overall efficiency. I simply need to do more of the strength exercises and to incorporate more of the running exercises you mentioned. This is a big one. Tiny, baby steps will dramatically improve your form. If your knees are buckling in, that also inner ankle instability. I would also add calf raises three ways (toes pinting forward, toes pointing out and toes pointing in) and work on single leg balancing. Start on a stable surface and then process to an unstable surface. This is a lot of the stuff I did for my ITBS issues that stemmed from poor flexibility in my hips and muscle imbalances. Do everything single legged, both controlled and explosively. Then start varying the surfaces. You can put your foot in the middle of a bosu ball, or on one of those semi inflated discs, or cut a circular piece of foam (about the same size as a pool noodle, but solid) into a semi circle and use that. I'd also throw in pilates. It will aide in both strength and flexibility. |
| 2012-12-31 2:53 PM in reply to: #4542521 |
Pro 4723 CyFair | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Who was asking about Asics again? Just an FYI I tried out the Gel Racer 9s. They were okay. Nothing to write home about, but a solid shoe none the less. No issues during my HIM this fall. |
| 2012-12-31 3:34 PM in reply to: #4542521 |
Master 2151 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Thx for the explanation & links Kelly. I had no idea...very enlightening. |
| 2012-12-31 5:49 PM in reply to: #4555477 |
Extreme Veteran 826 Bristow | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED uhcoog - 2012-12-31 3:53 PMWho was asking about Asics again? Just an FYI I tried out the Gel Racer 9s. They were okay. Nothing to write home about, but a solid shoe none the less. No issues during my HIM this fall. That was me Scott. It seems after looking things up that my DS Sky Speed 2'a are pretty neutral, I will look up the Racers. What do you run in now? |
| 2012-12-31 5:56 PM in reply to: #4555710 |
Pro 4723 CyFair | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED kidtri33 - 2012-12-31 5:49 PM uhcoog - 2012-12-31 3:53 PMWho was asking about Asics again? Just an FYI I tried out the Gel Racer 9s. They were okay. Nothing to write home about, but a solid shoe none the less. No issues during my HIM this fall. That was me Scott. It seems after looking things up that my DS Sky Speed 2'a are pretty neutral, I will look up the Racers. What do you run in now?
Going back to Brooks Pure Connects. Best shoes I've owned. |
| 2012-12-31 6:33 PM in reply to: #4542521 |
Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. |
| 2013-01-01 6:46 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED |
| 2013-01-01 6:47 AM in reply to: #4555755 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED ccmpsyd - 2012-12-31 7:33 PM Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. I'm on a Cobb V Flow max right now and I LOVE it. The saddle has 12,000 miles and is still going strong. Do you have a picture of you on your bike and your bike set up? |
| 2013-01-01 7:04 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
Extreme Veteran 3020 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Happy New Year!!! I have been out of town but will be back tomorrow. Hope you all enjoyed your holidays. |
| 2013-01-01 7:05 AM in reply to: #4555465 |
Expert 1481 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED uhcoog - 2012-12-31 3:47 PM kaburns1214 - 2012-12-31 2:01 PM From what I can describe, my knee tends to buckle in, which puts strain on the ACL. The superfeet allegedly helps to reduce the buckle. I do no weight machines, all dynamic stuff - like skiier squats with a kettle bell, 1 leg bridges on a soccer ball etc., the purpose of which is to strengthen the muscles so that my knee won't buckle. I have also been trying to increase my cadance. I now average about 88-92 FS, which is improved from before. I took horribly long strides, which was really bad for my knees and overall efficiency. I simply need to do more of the strength exercises and to incorporate more of the running exercises you mentioned. This is a big one. Tiny, baby steps will dramatically improve your form. If your knees are buckling in, that also inner ankle instability. I would also add calf raises three ways (toes pinting forward, toes pointing out and toes pointing in) and work on single leg balancing. Start on a stable surface and then process to an unstable surface. This is a lot of the stuff I did for my ITBS issues that stemmed from poor flexibility in my hips and muscle imbalances. Do everything single legged, both controlled and explosively. Then start varying the surfaces. You can put your foot in the middle of a bosu ball, or on one of those semi inflated discs, or cut a circular piece of foam (about the same size as a pool noodle, but solid) into a semi circle and use that. I'd also throw in pilates. It will aide in both strength and flexibility. That's exactly what I've been doing for my ITBS along with lots of balancing drills on a core board. Some I just do running poses or one legged drills but others I do yoga poses. My favorite for knee and hip stability is variations of this.
Usually I put one hand up to the sky and one down to the floor and hold it for 60 seconds. Switch legs and go again. Switch back with opposite hand to the sky. On a core board 60 seconds takes a while to build up to. I could barely do 10 when I started. It's made a big difference. The other one I like a lot is lying on one of the half moon balls and doing side leg raises. |
| 2013-01-01 7:07 AM in reply to: #4556054 |
Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED kaburns1214 - 2013-01-01 6:47 AM Not on me but I may be able to have the person who did the bike fit send me stills from the video he took (he gave me some stills before but I no longer have them). I can try to get the picture before he made modifications and the ones he took after. He used thing on his computer where he could measure and outline the angle of my shoulders/back/elbow and it was pretty cool to see how angles changed in my riding position after the modification. It helped a good deal but not enough.ccmpsyd - 2012-12-31 7:33 PM Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. I'm on a Cobb V Flow max right now and I LOVE it. The saddle has 12,000 miles and is still going strong. Do you have a picture of you on your bike and your bike set up? |
| 2013-01-01 7:16 AM in reply to: #4556068 |
Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED everlong - 2013-01-01 7:05 AM Thanks. I will try that. I do something similar - one legged dead lifts with a dumbell..as I lower the dumbell (grasped with two hands) to the floor, I extend one leg behind, as I lift the dumbell, I raise my knee up to my chest.uhcoog - 2012-12-31 3:47 PM kaburns1214 - 2012-12-31 2:01 PM From what I can describe, my knee tends to buckle in, which puts strain on the ACL. The superfeet allegedly helps to reduce the buckle. I do no weight machines, all dynamic stuff - like skiier squats with a kettle bell, 1 leg bridges on a soccer ball etc., the purpose of which is to strengthen the muscles so that my knee won't buckle. I have also been trying to increase my cadance. I now average about 88-92 FS, which is improved from before. I took horribly long strides, which was really bad for my knees and overall efficiency. I simply need to do more of the strength exercises and to incorporate more of the running exercises you mentioned. This is a big one. Tiny, baby steps will dramatically improve your form. If your knees are buckling in, that also inner ankle instability. I would also add calf raises three ways (toes pinting forward, toes pointing out and toes pointing in) and work on single leg balancing. Start on a stable surface and then process to an unstable surface. This is a lot of the stuff I did for my ITBS issues that stemmed from poor flexibility in my hips and muscle imbalances. Do everything single legged, both controlled and explosively. Then start varying the surfaces. You can put your foot in the middle of a bosu ball, or on one of those semi inflated discs, or cut a circular piece of foam (about the same size as a pool noodle, but solid) into a semi circle and use that. I'd also throw in pilates. It will aide in both strength and flexibility. That's exactly what I've been doing for my ITBS along with lots of balancing drills on a core board. Some I just do running poses or one legged drills but others I do yoga poses. My favorite for knee and hip stability is variations of this.
Usually I put one hand up to the sky and one down to the floor and hold it for 60 seconds. Switch legs and go again. Switch back with opposite hand to the sky. On a core board 60 seconds takes a while to build up to. I could barely do 10 when I started. It's made a big difference. The other one I like a lot is lying on one of the half moon balls and doing side leg raises. |
| 2013-01-01 7:18 AM in reply to: #4556071 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED ccmpsyd - 2013-01-01 8:07 AM kaburns1214 - 2013-01-01 6:47 AM Not on me but I may be able to have the person who did the bike fit send me stills from the video he took (he gave me some stills before but I no longer have them). I can try to get the picture before he made modifications and the ones he took after. He used thing on his computer where he could measure and outline the angle of my shoulders/back/elbow and it was pretty cool to see how angles changed in my riding position after the modification. It helped a good deal but not enough.ccmpsyd - 2012-12-31 7:33 PM Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. I'm on a Cobb V Flow max right now and I LOVE it. The saddle has 12,000 miles and is still going strong. Do you have a picture of you on your bike and your bike set up? He likely used dartfish (or something similar). If you are interested in how bike fits work take a look at this -- http://somerandomthursday.blogspot.com/2011/01/bike-fitting.html |
| 2013-01-01 7:35 AM in reply to: #4556081 |
Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED kaburns1214 - 2013-01-01 7:18 AM That's it exactly. I am fortunate because a) he is also a PT and works at the same place where I went recently and b) I can go back and he can do it again with a new seat + seatpost without charge.ccmpsyd - 2013-01-01 8:07 AM kaburns1214 - 2013-01-01 6:47 AM Not on me but I may be able to have the person who did the bike fit send me stills from the video he took (he gave me some stills before but I no longer have them). I can try to get the picture before he made modifications and the ones he took after. He used thing on his computer where he could measure and outline the angle of my shoulders/back/elbow and it was pretty cool to see how angles changed in my riding position after the modification. It helped a good deal but not enough.ccmpsyd - 2012-12-31 7:33 PM Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. I'm on a Cobb V Flow max right now and I LOVE it. The saddle has 12,000 miles and is still going strong. Do you have a picture of you on your bike and your bike set up? He likely used dartfish (or something similar). If you are interested in how bike fits work take a look at this -- http://somerandomthursday.blogspot.com/2011/01/bike-fitting.html |
| 2013-01-01 8:42 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
Master 2151 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED So what is everyone doing Whole 30 having for breakfast today? I just woke up (still sick as a dog - ARRR!) and am drinking black coffee. The coconut milk I bought says once opened it must be consumed in 2 days. There's no way I can finish off that much so I didn't open it. I stopped using creamer in my coffee a couple months ago, and had really only been adding a small amount of unsweetened almond milk, so drinking coffee black today is not much different. If I can gather the strength to cook I'm going to saute some collards, mushrooms, onions and eggs. How about everyone else? |
| 2013-01-01 8:47 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
Expert 1121 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Happy new year everyone. "Let the HUNGER games begin". Whole 30 starts today. Woke up a little late. Kids wanted to watch the ball drop. I was ready for bed. Heading to go downstairs on the trainer for 45 mins. May add a little more resistance today. Then breakfast: 3 eggs, 1/2 avocado, spinach mushroom and green pepper. Enjoy the day. |
| 2013-01-01 9:46 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
| 52 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED I had 2 eggs with mushrooms. I have had some carrots, olives, and almonds since breakfast. First day in ages I didn't weigh myself. It's nice to wake up and not begin the day by judging myself over a ridiculous number. Headed over to my parents where I will probably not be able to eat anything. She is making a ham which is likely topped with tons of sugar. Should be interesting. My parents leave for Florida this week and stay until after Easter. I will really miss them and the babysitting services they offer for our daughter. Other than them, we are pretty limited. I know they will also terribly miss their only grandchild while they are away. |
| 2013-01-01 10:00 AM in reply to: #4554858 |
Member 413 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED kaburns1214 - 2012-12-31 9:34 AM Here are my 2012 numbers. Definately down on the volume due to a rocky year. On a positive note at least the injuries were tramatic and not overuse:
AWESOME job! |
| 2013-01-01 10:01 AM in reply to: #4555160 |
Member 413 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED |
| 2013-01-01 10:06 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
Member 413 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Happy New Year! Had 84 hours bike, 164 hours run, 80 hours swim.......AND 118 hour yoga! well I guess I am one of the more flexible triathletes. Still admiring you whole30 peeps... my 10 year old daughter just made me homemade pancakes all my herself so of course I have to eat it. |
| 2013-01-01 10:19 AM in reply to: #4542521 |
| New user 21 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Hey Everyone, I got the okay from Kelly to join! Looking forward to getting to know all of you! Name: millergirl_ct (Stacey) Family Status: I am married with three children 2,4,6 Current Training: I started back training today and have been working with the same coach for the past two years. Edited by millergirl_ct 2013-01-01 10:20 AM |
| 2013-01-01 10:24 AM in reply to: #4556259 |
Member 413 | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED millergirl_ct - 2013-01-01 10:19 AM Hey Everyone, I got the okay from Kelly to join! Looking forward to getting to know all of you! Name: millergirl_ct (Stacey) Family Status: I am married with three children 2,4,6 Current Training: I started back training today and have been working with the same coach for the past two years. Yay! I am so excited for IMLP for you. Katie |
| 2013-01-01 10:28 AM in reply to: #4556259 |
Extreme Veteran 828 North Shore, MA. | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED Hi Stacey,Welcome - we're doing the same races this year it seems! millergirl_ct - 2013-01-01 11:19 AM Hey Everyone, I got the okay from Kelly to join! Looking forward to getting to know all of you! Name: millergirl_ct (Stacey) Family Status: I am married with three children 2,4,6 Current Training: I started back training today and have been working with the same coach for the past two years. |
| 2013-01-01 10:39 AM in reply to: #4555755 |
Pro 4723 CyFair | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED ccmpsyd - 2012-12-31 6:33 PM Kelly, Carrie, and Scott - thank you for the feedback. Switching topics, I have a question about bike components. It will be time to start my bike training in earnest. I bought a nice road bike (Masi) last year in anticipation of starting tris (I plan on getting a Tri bike with the condition that I finish my HIM in Sept and want to do it again). I had a bike fit the other month and learned some important things - most importantly I need to move foward a bit more to obtain a more efficient/comfortable angle and position when riding aero and for longer rides. To do this, it was suggested/recommended that I get a new seat and seat post. I have read as much as I think I can digest and understand on the subject and the pros/cons of modifying a roadie. So I have been thinking of getting a Cobb V-Flow Max saddle and a PD FF seatpost. I would appreciate any thoughts or recommendations that you all might have on this...and your own experiences/preferences. If you're going to use the bike as strictly a tri bike I'm in favor of the FF seatpost. If you're going to do other things with it I'm iffy. I've seen lots of folks complete Ironman events on roadies. In fact I've had one or two tell me they prefer their roadie, set up like a roadie, with shorty bars. Your call really. I will say if you can get the roadie w/ the seatpost set up like your tri bike will be eventually you can put that on the trainer and save the wear and tear on the tri bike. |
| 2013-01-01 10:45 AM in reply to: #4556259 |
Pro 4723 CyFair | Subject: RE: kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED millergirl_ct - 2013-01-01 10:19 AM Hey Everyone, I got the okay from Kelly to join! Looking forward to getting to know all of you! Name: millergirl_ct (Stacey) Family Status: I am married with three children 2,4,6 Current Training: I started back training today and have been working with the same coach for the past two years.
More Yankees..... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P
Welcome Stacey. The more the merrier around here. |
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