Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 18)

2010-01-17 11:29 AM

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I filled out a race report. My race was not fabulous, not horrible.

Qua17

2010-01-18 8:08 AM

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Alana:

Congrats on finishing the race! I read your race report and was impressed. You are way to hard on yourself. Way to hard. Here are the facts as I see them:
1) Despite injury - you have pressed on and continue to work out. Most people would just quit but not you. I am hobbling myself and I frankly gave up the fight this week. You didn't - Kudos.
2) Part of why you didn't do better has to do with fatigue and general health. With the exception of a few Kenyans, no one runs well with a fever. Plus - your stomach ache from the 5 hour energy drink didn't help either. So, you must take these things into account when you are judging your results.
3) This is your first race. You learned a ton and that knowledge will no doubt help you in the future.

I don't quote the Bible often - but one of my favorites is - Fight the fight, finish the race, keep the faith. You are fighting the fight, you have finished the race, now you just need to keep the faith! Or, as Oprah might say, "You go girl!!!"

PS - Check out the quote from TR in my signature... and have a great week!

Boston Beginner

2010-01-18 9:12 AM

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Good morning. We are going to start the challenge today, so start logging. I am going to try and run today, but it's raining out up here. It's hard to try and get your work outs in when traveling. Hopefully I will be able to go out for at least a half an hour later. Have a good day.

Boston Beginner

2010-01-18 9:15 AM

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We are going to use Alana's race report as an example for those who don't know what they are. When you finish a race, you can do a race report like Alana's (click here). Once you fill it out, you post it and it goes into the race report section. It's also another way for us to support and tell how great our fellow triathletes are.

2010-01-18 9:40 AM

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Qua17 - 2010-01-18 8:08 AM Alana:

Congrats on finishing the race! I read your race report and was impressed. You are way to hard on yourself. Way to hard. Here are the facts as I see them:
1) Despite injury - you have pressed on and continue to work out. Most people would just quit but not you. I am hobbling myself and I frankly gave up the fight this week. You didn't - Kudos.
2) Part of why you didn't do better has to do with fatigue and general health. With the exception of a few Kenyans, no one runs well with a fever. Plus - your stomach ache from the 5 hour energy drink didn't help either. So, you must take these things into account when you are judging your results.
3) This is your first race. You learned a ton and that knowledge will no doubt help you in the future.

I don't quote the Bible often - but one of my favorites is - Fight the fight, finish the race, keep the faith. You are fighting the fight, you have finished the race, now you just need to keep the faith! Or, as Oprah might say, "You go girl!!!"

PS - Check out the quote from TR in my signature... and have a great week!

Thanks Dave!!

I love the TR quote in your sig. I read it the first time you posted in the group. Post often so I can be reminded! And don't give up the fight...

Seren

2010-01-18 2:31 PM

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Husband just gifted me with his brand new, never been ridden dual suspension mtn bike. He bought it from Pacifica last year and never rode it. So i have to put it to good use. I just registered for the Ashland Off road duathlon in April!

gobluedds

2010-01-18 2:50 PM

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Congrats on teh new bike and registering for another race! Have fun with it

2010-01-18 3:41 PM

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Seren - 2010-01-18 3:31 PM

I too have been eyeing a off rode race--Black Fly Challenge Inlet NY--40miles. Reg is not open yet but looks like it might be a good challenge

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2010-01-18 6:31 PM

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Seren - 2010-01-18 2:31 PM

Seren - Wow - what a nice hubby! Enjoy the bike and good luck in the race!

Qua17

2010-01-18 6:48 PM

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Hi All:

Just checking in... still strugglin with pain in my hips and legs but I'm still at it. I hope to get another referral for PT and maybe that will do the trick. I've signed up for a couple of races including the season opener and plan to break my tri PR of 1:40:00...

This week, I'm gonna hit the pool twice and walk a couple of miles and see how I feel at the end of the week.

Good luck to everyone in the challenge!
DQ

2010-01-19 9:38 AM

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DQ - Here's a link with some good ITBS excercises (1st hit on google) from Running Times.

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=6099&PageNum=1

In general, it's going to be a combination of strengthing and stretching.
From what I've read (and experienced) you typically notice ITBS in you knee, so i'm not sure if this is what you have.
Good Luck with the PT appointment - they should get you headed in the right direction.

2010-01-19 11:29 AM

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I went to the doc yesterday to get a bump on my leg looked at and the doctor had me in surgery an hour later and removed it. So..... now I can't swim for two weeks.

What CAN I do? I was thinking maybe working on upper body strength. Or maybe cycling on a really really light resistance. My stitches are on the front of my quad so I have to be kinda careful there.

Any ideas? I don't want what fitness I have to completely get away from me. Thanks.

Seren

2010-01-19 11:40 AM

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AlanaF - 2010-01-19 12:29 PM I went to the doc yesterday to get a bump on my leg looked at and the doctor had me in surgery an hour later and removed it. So..... now I can't swim for two weeks.

My stitches were behind my knee right above the joint and I was able to cycle and run. As long as your are not stressing out the area -i.e. pulling at it- then you should be OK. Just start slow and test it out. That's what I did. Definitley get some upper body stuff in and don't forget core - if not running - try walking, elliptical, etc... 2 weeks go fast!.

2010-01-19 4:07 PM

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Seren - 2010-01-19 11:40 AM

AlanaF - 2010-01-19 12:29 PM I went to the doc yesterday to get a bump on my leg looked at and the doctor had me in surgery an hour later and removed it. So..... now I can't swim for two weeks.

Thanks Seren. Were you able to start doing things right away? Or did you have to heal a little first?

Seren

2010-01-19 5:39 PM

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Alana...I gave it 24 hours before I started doing stuff. The MD told me that would be OK. Obviously if something bothers it...don't do it.

2010-01-19 6:10 PM

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AlanaF - 2010-01-19 12:29 PM I went to the doc yesterday to get a bump on my leg looked at and the doctor had me in surgery an hour later and removed it. So..... now I can't swim for two weeks.

My first ideas - SHOP for new tri-stuff (it takes some research).
Get a good book and read (tri-related or not).

I would work on all that stabilizing stuff that you never seem to have time for when you can run, bike and swim (until you get hurt and the PT tells you that you have to stop running & biking and do some stabilizing work).

Examples - core stuff, shoulder stabilizing excercises (rear delt, rotator cuff), lower back, etc.
Try out some things that take time to figure out, that don't really seem like working out, because your spending time figuring out how to do them!

If you put in 2 weeks of core/stabilization work, you'll feel a lot stronger when you start back up.

You're only as strong as your weakest link!

Enjoy your recovery!

2010-01-19 6:56 PM

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At a coffee shop w/wireless while my son's at arabic class (we're irish, he's just a language junkie). Just finished inspiring everyone i know on BT and checking on everyones progress. Looking Good Guys!! Keep up the good work! Might head to the gym for a quick run when i get home...or i might just crash on the couch and watch the Aussie Open. Mareelouise - i'll keep an eye out for you in case you're there walking by a camera :D

2010-01-19 7:48 PM

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Sounds like our whole group is starting to get in the routine. I am happy to say No Work on Weds--Have plans on getting up earlly and putting in some major time at the gym. But first going to do a nice 6 mile run followed by a 30 on the wind trainer--nice going to bed with a plan!

mareelouise

2010-01-19 9:41 PM

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Hey Bob- no plans to get to the tennis this year : ( Hope you're enjoying it though!
Thanks for your inspires- its so nice when you go in to log workouts when there are little notes

See you did get to the gym to workout- nice one!

Boston Beginner

2010-01-20 8:03 AM

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Morning folks. Sorry I have been MIA. It's been a long couple of days. I have a couple of more hours in Syracuse, then driving home. You guys are doing great on the IM challenge. I have a lot of catching up to do. I haven't done anything the past couple of days. Having a set schedule is key to this training thing, something I haven't had in a while. I need to set it up and stick to it. Anyway, I will catch up with you all when I get back.

gobluedds

2010-01-20 6:53 PM

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Nobody's talkin today? Can't let our group fall to page two now, can we?
What did everyone accomplish today?

2010-01-20 8:58 PM

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gobluedds - 2010-01-20 6:53 PM Nobody's talkin today? Can't let our group fall to page two now, can we?
What did everyone accomplish today?

Whew! Good save! I spent most of my day writing a paper. Not very exciting.

2010-01-21 8:05 AM

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gobluedds - 2010-01-20 7:53 PM Nobody's talkin today? Can't let our group fall to page two now, can we?
What did everyone accomplish today?

Surprisingly good day - got in a spin class and a run, some abs and stretching to boot.

2010-01-21 8:58 AM

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Out of the loop a bit right now--into work at 530am so didn't get in my usual early morning work out--BUT noticed it's pretty bright and sunny out--hope it last. Plan on doing a nice run "outside" today. Must say after running just 3 miles ont the tread-mill my shins and knees were bothering me during the night (couldn't be my age!) As far as I am concerned, nothing beats running the roads and trails.