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Another thing I started doing is taking out the measuring cup and measure everything I eat. I mean you have to be anal about it. The people at work look at me sometimes like I've got some sort of obsessive/compulsive disorder or something but the food industry is notorious for lowering the calories of food by simply reducing the size of the serving. 

Its amazing when you pour what you think is a normal bowl of cereal only to find that it is really 3 or 4 servings in that bowl. Its like that with everything.

Morning everyone. Had a nice tough swim this morning. Decided to do a 1,000Y time trial to see if I had any improvement since I started in mid December. I managed to finish in 17:09 giving me a 100 split of 1:43. When I first started I was struggling to do 100s at 1:50 so this gives me a solid 7 second improvement in the past 6 weeks. The best part is I felt like I could have kept going.

I still think that if I worked really hard I could get my 100s down to around 1:30. I probably would have to start with a regular master class and get some coaching for that to happen. I also would probably have to start doing flip turns. I don't know why I have such an aversion to flip turns. It's so dumb cause I feel confortable in the water doing everything else. Something else I'll need to work on I guess.

Hope everyone has a good day.

One thing that really sucks is that about 6 months ago I start having a bad sinus reaction whenever I go swimming. For 1 to 2 days after I swim my sinuses go haywire. Running nose, sneezing the works. It's like all of a sudden I have an acute alergy to chlorine water of something. Since I am swimming so much now I basicly never am able to breath through my nose.

Really sucks.

It must be the pool I am swimming in. The clorine levels must be through the roof. For the time being I don't really have much of an alternative. I will do some OWS but that won't happen til it warms up some, probably in March. I have tried some of the things you mentioned. You're right they really don't work that well. What seems to work best is to take Sudafed. Not the fake stuff, the one they keep behind the counter and you have to sign for. I've bought so much of it I am starting to get funny looks from they pharmacy people. I keep waiting for ATF to come breaking down my door. (Sudafed is what they make Crystal Meth out of). It's just discouraging because i've been a swimmer since I was 5 years old. I've never had this problem until now. But you right maybe I should look into a different pool. Of course that would mean switching gyms but I guess thats what it takes.

OK, if I go out tonight and have BEER then get up tomorrow morning for a long work-out, would that be considered "carb loading"?

Thanks guys... yes I have a Droid, so an app would be good.  I know it comes down to me and the choices I make....  Sometimes I don't make great choices 

As for masters, ditto, swim with a masters if you can, I go way faster and harder (and get faster) with my regular masters than I do on my own.  My coach is also a triathlete and we sometimes do the same races so he tailors the workouts to those races and training.

Hello LRR,
Wow, you guys are an active bunch. My mentor Mav recommended I stop bye and say hello.

My name is Mark and I live in North Bend, Wa.  I'm 50 but feel 35.  2010 was a year of firsts.  First tri, first century, first marathon.  I believe 2011 is going to be another good year.

Bio: I was not a athlete in high school or college.   One day I looked around and saw my health failing. I was working hard on family, relationships, professional development and career but seriously negleting myself. At the turning point, I weighed more than 340 pounds. Since waking up, I have lost more than 160 pounds adding muscle to a racing weight of 215. I've run 2 marathons since turning 50 and raced an oly and a sprint since discovering this world of Triathlon.  Like most I'm challanged to keep the weight-off, stay healthy and find a balance between, family, business and my passion to train and improve myself.   My desire is to have fun in every race and training session. To share the experience and to give back to the community.

At the end of last years tri season, I jumped in with both feet and spontaniously entered an oly. Loved the game so much I joined a tri-club. I'm having an absolute ball training and I know I have much yet to experience/learn.  In 2011 I'll be stepping up to 70.3 distance with the Rev3Portland and IM70.3 Lake Stevens as well as plans to repeat the 2010 sprints/oly's, a century, and a few half marys. I'm looking forward to sharing this adventure with you.

Mark

Hey Everyone!  Just saying I am still here!  Hopefully I'll get some time soon to post more and join in discussions. 
Today is Cameron's (my oldest son) 17th birthday!!  Just seems like it was yesterday when he was 5.  He is such a great kid...and we have so much fun together!  He will always be my little boy!


Wow Mark...your story is amazing!  I'm with Lena on wanting to hear more!  You are very inspiring!

Happy training everyone!

Evening everyone and welcome to the fun house Mark. Let me show you around, through the door on your left is the closet where the straight-jackets are stored, make an appointment to see Bryan later for your fitting, and on the table to the right will be your daily medication. Don't forget to take it. I'm not sure if its Lena or Amy but I definitely feel a "Nurse Ratched" vibe going on here. Your padded cell? That's right this way...

All kidding aside so far these guys are a fun bunch. Get ready to take your training to the next level. Oh and bonus points if you know who Nurse Ratched is. (Without Googling it)

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Well I got a nice 6.4 mile run in this evening. I'm now firmly in the home stretch on the 2xIM challenge. Made the swim a week ago, have less than a mile to go for the run and need only about 20 miles for the bike. I should get there easy. Hopefully I'll get up tomorrow for core work and strength training.

Good night all!