Sesh's Group - FULL! (Page 18)

Good job on the run.  Have no fear - the first year I did a tri I'm not sure I ran more than 3 miles in training.  And that would have been considered a marathon to me.

I hope everyone had a good weekend.  I am proud to say that I completed my first week on my plan and got in all my workouts.  I know that won't last b/c life has a way of intervening.  :-)  but I got in a solid base week.  Of course not w/o its trials - today I was riding the trainer (a 25m loop course) and decided to put the HR clip on after about 9 miles.  Guess what that restarts the course and it was going to fit my 90 min. ride perfectly.  I was so pissed.  Luckily I had my bike computer going at the same time. 

And yesterday while I was being aggravated by people at the pool and the fact that there were only 2 lap lanes open, I realized that I can't continue w/ the pushup challenge.  With 3 swim workouts and 2 strength/core conditioning classes that spend at least 20m on planks, pushups and abs, I can't fit in 3 pushup sessions.  My muscles never get a chance to recover.  And my back was hurting in the pool.  So that will have to be a second half of the year goal.

One a negative note - my best friend and part-time training buddy called me to say she hurt herself skiing this weekend.  Somewhere in the upper body and enough to cause a great deal of pain.  X-rays were negative and she going to see her doc ASAP.  Keep your fingers crossed that is nothing major.

I hope everyone has a Happy Monday!!!

Thanks.  I'm still excited about my run.  I have to see if I can do it again tonight.

I had a really productive weekend at home, catching up on all the housework that got put off while I was working like crazy.  I don't like it when the house gets too messy.  I need at least the house to be under control so I don't feel like my life is complete chaos.  (Not that I'm a control freak or anything - no, not me, okay, maybe...)

Good job sticking to your plan, Samantha.  Doesn't it feel great to get to the end of the week and know that you did everything you wanted to?  I hope your friend is okay.

Well, I tried to fight it off, but I officially became sick yesterday.  I took the day off work and went and got a decadron shot this morning.  I should be back in business Wednesday I hope. 

I'll catch up on you guys when my head isn't spinning, but I did catch a bit about some good running

Bill - I hope you feel better soon!

I just finished a lunchtime run in the snow.  It was a bit chilly but I ran around the White House four times and its very pretty in the snow.  Tonight - an hour trainer ride UGH!  Although better than trying to bike outside!

Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.

I went to see the doctor yesterday because my ribs haven't been healing as well as they usually do after taking a knock, and my run on Sunday was very painful.

 She screwed up her face and made tutting noises and said there is a lot of scar tissue and swelling underneath the skin.  I pointed out that there is a lot of "swelling under the skin" in my stomach area also, but she wasn't having it.  I'm not supposed to play basketball or do any running of any sort for 2-3 weeks...

She reluctantly agreed to let me continue riding on the trainer as long as I don't go too hard, so at least I don't have to sit on my backside.

 I was planning on making a (triumphant?) return to the swimming pool this week, after not doing any swimming for the last couple of months, but I guess that will have to wait.  Very frustrating...

Daniel, I hope you will follow the doctor's advice.  Better to miss a couple of weeks and heal than dealing with pain all season, right?

In the meantime, think of how many hours you can log on your trainer over the next two weeks! 

My plan has swimming starting next Monday, so I will also have to get back in the pool after almost 3 months off.  Really, I only did about 3 weeks worth of training then, keeping my daughter company while she was getting ready for swim team tryouts.  Otherwise my swimming for the past many years has been in the lake over the summer, and that was mostly swimming after unsecured row boats, small children on rafts, unretrieved dog toys, etc.  I was pretty sore during those 3 weeks, so I'm sure I'll be sore again.  Something to look forward to! 

A snow run is something I have never done.  Probably because it snows at most once a year here and it's usually melted off by the next day. 

I am feeling much better today.  That shot really cleared me up, which is a relief.  The doc said they have had all kinds of stuff coming in, but she thought mine was just basic sinuses.  Broke my streak  I hadn't been to the doctor since the Spring of 2006.  Anyway, I felt well enough to get back in the water at lunch and had a great swim, and I'll try to sneak onto the trainer for 45 minutes after work.  I've shuffled some stuff around and it looks like I may not have to miss any workouts, but it'll be tight.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

I was just talking to my folks back home in New Zealand and they were saying the same thing - so I will take it easy for a while.  At least I'm not sick of the trainer yet... maybe that will change.

BMan - I'm don't have a gym membership but I do have a couple of passes stored away somewhere so I might check out the crossramp you mentioned.  Thanks for the tip.

Glad you are feeling better Bill.

Beginnerman, I've heard that Austin HIM is a great race.  Cool location, lots of people, good times, etc.  Beware the hill on the run

That's awesome about your swimming.  Have you looked into any distance swim events?  I know there is a 3miler in Pensacola on May 16th.  I wanted to do that one this year, but my sister is getting married in Pensacola the next weekend and two trips back to back isn't exactly in the budget, especially until the DW can find a job.  (Speaking of that, she's got her resume in the hands of three jobs that really interest her right now, so keep your fingers crossed!)

I know!  When I run the only exposed skin is between the top of my nose and my eyebrows, and I'd cover that if I could figure out how to see where I'm going. 

It almost got to 40 degrees here today.  We are having a heatwave.  Of course, it is accompanied by rain, so no fun for running. 

How are you feeling, Bill?

Hey all. Just checking in. Things are moving along here nicely, recovery week in progress.  Yesterday I officially registered for my first two sprints. Yay! First one is May third. I conservatively seeded myself for the pool swim and ride - maybe a little too conservatively. I hope I can change my times a little closer to the race. I'm stoked. Now I have to get back on the bike hunt...

To those on the mend, hang in there!

Rib injuries in particular are such a drag. Patience and rest = totally necessary frustration.

Keep up all the great workouts in the cold and yuck everyone. I'm right there with you. (And so over it! my trigger finger has been on a ticket to hawaii every other day).

Good morning all - I dragged myself through a cold, dark and icy 4.5 mile run at 5:30 this morning.  Glad to be back inside and warm.  Now while sitting at my desk I'm craving Corner Bakery's Banana Oatmeal so I think I'm heading that way.  I have a 12K race this weekend set up through a local running club so it's real low key.  I did the race last year so I can't wait to see how I've improved.  At least I hope I improve.  And what better way to start Superbowl Sunday.  Then I can sit around and eat bad food and drink beer!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Good morning everyone! 

I went out for my run last night and ended up running in the rain.  I definitely prefer snow.  I got it done, though.  I've been sticking with my training plan the past few weeks. 

My 15 year old daughter decided she wants to do the tri with me in June.  They have a 15-17 AG, so I said sure.  She's on the high school swim team and plays lacrosse in the spring, so she's got a good base for the swim and the run.  My only chance of keeping up with her will be on the bike, maybe, if she doesn't train much.  She's on BT to log her training, so if you see Melonhead180 around, say hi.

Congrats!  Having a race looming out there always seems to provide a little more motivation to get out and train.

I was in the cold and dark with you, but we were just a wee bit to warm for icy thank goodness.  Good luck on your race, and enjoy that bad food and beer!  I'll be doing my part with the former as well