Asphalt Junkies Spring 2013 - Closed (Page 18)

jenbmosley - 2013-01-01 11:25 PM

Quick recap on this morning's Half Marathon:

I posted a short race report.

My IT Band tightened up on mile 4. The run consisted of three loops on the bike path. Each loop coming back caused discomfort on my right knee, I know the bike path is uneven and am wondering if the ground was lower (drainage) and therefore I struggled with each lap? Once my knee tightened up I concentrated on running easy and enjoying the scenery. Perhaps I should have stopped all together, but I could not bring myself to do that.

Around mile 9, my body ran out of fuel. Flying cross country the day before, not getting much sleep the two nights prior and not eating/fueling enough caught up to me - I know that is exactly what happened. I didn't beat myself up about it though. The mere fact that I flew across the country with two little munchkins and basically had a 22 hour day on 3 hours sleep and still made it to the race location to run 13.1 miles, is more than many would consider doing.

My total run time - 2:06:56.

KWDreamun - 2013-01-02 9:32 AM

Dina, congrats on the biking...lol

As far as brands, I get whatever is on sale.  We normally get coupons for 25% off a CVS drug stores if ya'll hve them up there.  It does get expensive but I have gotten it at the vitaminshoppe which is on-line and in town.  Any pharmacy has them just be sure they have the 3 ingredients.

Again, I am not recommending it but I use it....but I'm old too!!!

KWDreamun - 2013-01-02 10:58 AM

Samantha, I hurt my elbow pitching (baseball) when I was 11, and back then we just suffered it out but I remember not being able to move my arm for 6 weeks.  Then years of bass fishing, casting 1,500 times per day for years, didn't help!  Then I started lifting weights and going heavy (dumb) still strains my elbow.  Now I use my mouse on the left of my computer instead of the right.  Yes it still gives me lots of problems when I play baseball with my son or feel good and go heavy in the gym.  Ev en riding my bike huts it when it is inflamed...along w/ swimming.

My problem is on the outside, not inside of my elbow, the big tendon you can feel.

jgerbodegrant - 2013-01-02 10:17 AM

Hey, all I can say is awesome job getting that run done with!  I think that 2:06 is certainly respectable given the circumstances.  Nice job!  Now go enjoy the vacation!  And remember to massage and stretch those IT bands.

Jo63 - 2013-01-02 7:56 AM  Jonathan, which HIM is your wife doing? Sorry to hear about the sweat/ surgery thing

trigal38 - 2013-01-02 11:21 AM

x2 - I would have been a zombie under those conditions. Great job!

trigal38 - 2013-01-02 11:19 AM

Thanks Karl. I love CVS. I might just give this a try!

trigal38 - 2013-01-02 10:11 AM

Karl what brand of glucosamine do you buy? Thanks for the recipe!

I finally got my Garmin speed/cadence sensor to work! So I did the spinnervals threshold test on TR. Now I feel a little sick to my stomach LOL. My legs felt fine during the workout but my HR was way up there for me on the bike - 180 was the highest I think.  I have numbers, I don't know what they mean but I have some none the less . At least I will have a platform to work from now. My 20 min test - FTP 176, LTHR 163. 

Now I guess I should pick a plan.

Jo63 - 2013-01-02 7:56 AM Dirk interesting article thanks. Dina thanks for the motivational quote! Sam congrats on 100 runs in 100 days that is awesome, and Iam happy to hear you are feeling better hopefully the elbows will get better soon. Karl congrats on your run challenge too! Margie goes for her MRI on the 7th so we will know more after that. Matt I hope you are feeling better today after your too much fun new years ! Jonathan, which HIM is your wife doing? Sorry to hear about the sweat/ surgery thing Bhargavs I hear you on wanting to run faster I have actually gone back to rebuilding my run starting with the walk/run program I hate it but I know it is what I need to do. Don't try to go to fast to soon it will backfire on you. Jen awesome time especially since you were not 100% congrats So after your suggestions I went to purchase a cadence sensor and they are sold out so I will have to wait a couple weeks. I am up .2# yesterday was our last holiday get together so today begins a new day! I have 50 min with Jorge an 20 min run and strength training today. So I signed up for the Kona lottery yesterday seeing as the original goal was to make it the year I turn 50...by the way I am now in a new age group but I checked and these women are just as fast as the 44-49 yr olds lol. I know I need to rebuild like I said, but a goal is a goal. And who knows if I get in I will definetly train differently for me this one is about being able to get there this year.

JeffY - 2013-01-02 12:40 PM

This is one of the things I've been busy with the last few days:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/jyeager5/photo1_zpsb5fa82d9.jpg

My daughter had a pretty bad coolant leak and couldn't afford the repair bill.  So this is what it takes to replace a radiator on a Jetta.

I took a day off from training to do this for her...so she knows I love her!!

 

JeffY - 2013-01-02 12:40 PM

I took a day off from training to do this for her...so she knows I love her!!

wbayek - 2013-01-02 1:56 PM

Wow, I didn't think ANYTHING could get you to take a day off - this will leave a lasting impression.  And I agree with Dirk, that looks like a nasty job.

trigal38 - 2013-01-02 10:11 AM

Karl what brand of glucosamine do you buy? Thanks for the recipe!

I finally got my Garmin speed/cadence sensor to work! So I did the spinnervals threshold test on TR. Now I feel a little sick to my stomach LOL. My legs felt fine during the workout but my HR was way up there for me on the bike - 180 was the highest I think.  I have numbers, I don't know what they mean but I have some none the less . At least I will have a platform to work from now. My 20 min test - FTP 176, LTHR 163. 

Now I guess I should pick a plan.

Jo63 - 2013-01-02 7:56 AMDirk interesting article thanks.Dina thanks for the motivational quote!Sam congrats on 100 runs in 100 days that is awesome, and Iam happy to hear you are feeling better hopefully the elbows will get better soon.Karl congrats on your run challenge too! Margie goes for her MRI on the 7th so we will know more after that.Matt I hope you are feeling better today after your too much fun new years !Jonathan, which HIM is your wife doing? Sorry to hear about the sweat/ surgery thing Bhargavs I hear you on wanting to run faster I have actually gone back to rebuilding my run starting with the walk/run program I hate it but I know it is what I need to do. Don't try to go to fast to soon it will backfire on you.Jen awesome time especially since you were not 100% congratsSo after your suggestions I went to purchase a cadence sensor and they are sold out so I will have to wait a couple weeks. I am up .2# yesterday was our last holiday get together so today begins a new day! I have 50 min with Jorge an 20 min run and strength training today. So I signed up for the Kona lottery yesterday seeing as the original goal was to make it the year I turn 50...by the way I am now in a new age group but I checked and these women are just as fast as the 44-49 yr olds lol. I know I need to rebuild like I said, but a goal is a goal. And who knows if I get in I will definetly train differently for me this one is about being able to get there this year.

jenbmosley - 2013-01-01 11:25 PM

Junkies- 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Just doing a quick check-in. Since we are on vacation in Cali, I do get scolded if found on the computer. Everyone is watching football so I thought I would seize the opportunity.

Quick recap on this morning's Half Marathon:

I posted a short race report.

My IT Band tightened up on mile 4. The run consisted of three loops on the bike path. Each loop coming back caused discomfort on my right knee, I know the bike path is uneven and am wondering if the ground was lower (drainage) and therefore I struggled with each lap? Once my knee tightened up I concentrated on running easy and enjoying the scenery. Perhaps I should have stopped all together, but I could not bring myself to do that.

Around mile 9, my body ran out of fuel. Flying cross country the day before, not getting much sleep the two nights prior and not eating/fueling enough caught up to me - I know that is exactly what happened. I didn't beat myself up about it though. The mere fact that I flew across the country with two little munchkins and basically had a 22 hour day on 3 hours sleep and still made it to the race location to run 13.1 miles, is more than many would consider doing.

My total run time - 2:06:56.

wbayek - 2013-01-02 2:56 PM

Wow, I didn't think ANYTHING could get you to take a day off - this will leave a lasting impression.  And I agree with Dirk, that looks like a nasty job.

mambos - 2013-01-02 8:36 PM I bet he was doing push-ups while removing the bumper and arm curls with the parts removed to get a resemblance of a workout!