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Here is the situation: I have about 400-500 to spend. I am debating on a garmin910xt or getting a wetsuit. I dont have enough to get them both obviously so trying to get some advice. Using the BT code a can get an xterra for 170. Any thoughts would be great.

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

Hi all, I wanted to post my progress for this year and get your experience on shingles.

Last week, I was able to get in 5 runs, 2 swims, and 1 bike workout!  I built up my runs to 25 miles per week without incurring injury!  I hope to build it up to mid 30 miles/week prior to starting Pfitz 18/55 in the next two months.  For swimming, I was able to swim my first 400 miles straight!  This was after 2-3 months of training!  The posts on this MG has kept me motivated!

After my long run this past Saturday, I noticed a rash on my chest and back.  I thought it was from a dirty heart rate strap , so I did not do anything except put hydrocortisone on it.  Over the next several days, I noticed that the hydrocortisone did not help, it was getting worse, it started hurting, and I felt more fatigued during my easy runs.  So I went to see the doctor today and I was told I had shingles.  Have any of you experienced (or know of anyone) that has experienced shingles during training?  Did this affect your training?  Did you have to cut back?  Any help would be appreciated!

I say do the 310xt (bullet proof) AND the wetsuit!

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

Holy S#it!!  How long did that take?!?

I don't know why, but I totally agree.  When I was injured and off running for six months all that biking really paid off.  

Just back from Europe, I haven't had time to catch up on all the posts but this one seemed relevant. My left ankle tendinosis healed whilst away and my running seemed to be coming back well but now my old problem, right ITB pain has flared up!

I'm getting concerned I won't be able to sort these run problems out in time. I've got 17 weeks till my IM.

5'8 215

Yoo-Hoo!  It's Wednesday!  Who is braving the elements to race this weekend?  Details please.

Let's talk balance.  we've had some good discussion about not wanting to give up one sport for fear of losing fitness while training for the other two.  Have you encountered that feeling?  how have you dealt with it? was it successful?

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I have thought about renting a wetsuit just for HIM to see if its something I will continue to do. If I intend to do moe then i might purchase a wetsuit. There is aguy who got me into this sport and he said get the wetsuit. He said the watch was big and bulky. I dont want to get it and not use it due to size.

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

Sent in my registration this morning for the Dances With Dirt 50K Race Series.  I couldn't resist this description, "The ultimate ultra challenge! By completing an ultramarathon at all four Dances with Dirt Locations, you have completed the World's Worst Ultra Series entitling you to the coveted Bloodied, Boned, Bruised & Burned belt buckle that will scare your running and non-running friends shitless when in your presence!"

My 2013 race schedule is shaping up like this:

Jan 26-Planet Adventure night time trail 1/2 marathon (Eagle Creek--Indianapolis)
Mar 9 - DWD Green Swamp 50k (in FL--hi Dad!!)
Apr 20 - Indiana Trail 50 miler (Chain O Lakes SP Albion, IN)
May 11 - DWD Gnaw Bone 50k (East of Bloomington, IN)
Jun 29 - Warsaw Optimists Sprint Triathlon
Jul 13 - DWD Devils Lake 50k (near Racine, WI)
Aug 4 - Steelhead 1/2 Ironman
Sep 7/8 - Run Woodstock (Trail 1/2 Marathon) (Pinkney, MI)
Sep 21 - DWD Hell 50k (Hell, MI)
Sep 29 - Tri the Creek Sprint Triathlon
Oct 26? - Haunted Hilly Half Marathon (on the roads---yuk)
Dec 7 - Tecumseh Trail Marathon (uh, maybe ;-) if I can still stand upright)
Dec 28 - The Huff 50k (Chain O Lakes SP)

Not many triathlons in the lineup, but I WILL be doing my first HIM, and having a lot of fun running the trails.  Full Ironman in 2014