kellc09's Mentor group - CLOSED (Page 19)

roni_runnw - 2009-01-28 10:19 PM Thanks for the input Kellie and Kyla! I think I'll try going with the swim recovery day and see how that goes. I think I may still need an occasional complete day off to keep my sanity though

Last year I tried to train everyday and it is MUCH harder mentally to keep up that pace and it turned training into a choir that you Had to do everyday not something you wanted to do.  Now I make sure I have 1 day per week off and have a rule that if I cannot complete a workout the way it was supposed to be done then I won't do it.   Good Luck !!!  

roni_runnw - 2009-01-28 9:19 PM Thanks for the input Kellie and Kyla! I think I'll try going with the swim recovery day and see how that goes. I think I may still need an occasional complete day off to keep my sanity though

Yeah if you can work in one or two days off a month, that wont hurt.  Some people like their off days to be something easy as a recovery day (such as swimming), and others need a complete day off.  YOu'll know once you get going

Hi Everyone,

I just got home from another 2 day work trip and I'm exhausted.

I hope everyone who's dealing with injuries is healing well. Unfortunately, this traveling thing is killing my ability to workout. I'm putting in 15 hour days during those 2 days I'm gone, with no access to a fitness center in the hotels. I've been bringing a floor matt with me and doing Pilates, but I really consider that a rest day. I'm definately ready to be done with this commitment, which was only supposed to last a month.

I'd ask for suggestions, but I think I just have to accept that on those 2 days (and the day prior) I am not going to get any workouts in. 

Time for bed and some good workouts this weekend

Hey everyone!  How did your weeks go?   Mine was fairly uneventful due to the knee.  I started working on range of motion yesterday though and I hope to be back to some biking this week when I get enough ROM back. 

My weight is starting to move down a bit.  I put myself on a diet this week (started Wednesday) and Im feeling good.  I just made a list of all foods that I consider approved to eat, made a list of things for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.  And I can eat whatever, but keep it on that list and in moderation.  We'll see if it works!  

Sometimes there is only so much you can do.  So make sure what you get in are all quality sessions!

Yeah, I'll see what happens the next time I test.  I think that my ramp up in running is playing a role, since when I started Jorge's program, I wasn't running much.

Heidi, travel is tough on workout schedules.  Count your Pilate's as workouts!  It is something and not just sitting on the bed watching TV all evening.

I am working on getting enough discipline that when I can't get the workout that I am supposed to do while I am on the road, I at least do something.  I have a strength training program that uses stretch bands( I have a set) for one exercise, 5lb dumbbells(I improvise) for one exercise, and body weight for the rest.  If I make myself do this when I can't do other workouts, I feel better.

Greg-A cruise sounds like a nice way to break up the winter.

My weight this week stayed the same. 136.

Kellie-I'm glad your knee is getting better.

Yes, it does and that was part of the plan to go now.  We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary which is technically in May, but by May it's nice here and more expensive than in February!

Im jealous!

Hi! I haven't been posting much.  I have felt busy.

Three friends of mine and me signed up for the Steelhead HIM on August 1st!! I am excited to train for it but it was a really crazy decision with my knee bothering me, etc.  If I have trouble with the knee on the bike this week, I am going in for a FIST fitting.  I ran 8 miles yesterday and my knee is feeling good so far.  

My weight 159.2.  I am not progressing in that area due to lack of focus.  I really would like to be at 140 when I do Steelhead.

Healthy crap? lol  You are so good! I am just going to my inlaws for a party with pizza, etc. 

I rode my bike and the knee hurt mildly while pedaling.  I lowered the seat and it hurt worse.  I then ran outside and the knee feels fine.  I am not sure what to do with the bike.  I will take pics of myself and  see if I see something funny...maybe I will post them!  I just want to be able to train hard!

Healthy stuff on SUperbowl Sunday!  Lucky   I doubt where we go will be healthy.  But there may be some good stuff!

And Bronwyn, get the fit already

Bronwyn, usually sore knees from riding is a sign of a saddle too low.  Have you ever been fitted by a professionsl?

As far as the superbowl is concerned, I will be eating.  I just burned 1360 calories on my run, so I get some "free" calories right?

I just had a guy at my local bike shop fit me but it wasn't a FIST fit.  I am trying to save the $200.  The more I try and save money, the more I seem to spend!!  If I am in pain this week, I will shell out the $200 for a real fit.  And not to sound negative but watch, my knee will still hurt!!

Here's a link to my gawd awful pic on the bike:

Hi everyone! It was a pretty good week for me. Busy with lots of training! Just finished the week off today with my longest run to date... 15 miles! I've had some issues with fatigue and body aches, but I think it's just a matter of adjusting to the increased volume of training.

Kyla- Did you start your HIM training today?

Heidi- Sorry the travel is lasting longer than expected. Do you know how much longer you'll have to do it?

Bronwyn-  I would highly recommend the fit. It is alot of money, but I found it to be worth it. I couldn't believe what a difference it made in how I felt on my bike.

Greg- nice job with the run and jorge bike training! I think your probably right about making some cardio gains from run training that made a difference in your cycling.

Kellie- Keeping my fingers crossed for you to be able to start cycling soon. With the level of training your used to doing I'm sure it's completely frustrating to have to wait. Hope the PT works its magic for you!

Roni-Great job on the 15 mile run! I hope you feel back to full energy soon.

Jon-Have fun in Vegas. I don't think I've ever been there. Let us know how it is.

Training plan question: I've decided to do a local small Oly in the first week of August. So I'm looking at the 20 week training plans. Running is definately my weak spot. I have no delusions of setting the course on fire, I'd just like to finish it without walking. So, should I do the 20 week balanced program or the 20 week running focused one? I definately need some advice on this.

The  key piece of info for you to have is that about 5 years ago I ruptured a tendon in my foot that has become a chronic injury. Since that time, I have not been able to get above 5 miles without having a serious re-injury, so I'm a bit concerned about building the mileage in a safe way this time.

Definitely doesnt look too correct, but if it helps your knee for now, that might be ok.  However, it may be a shoe/cleat placement problem.  They figure all that out in a proper fitting though.  I have inserts in one shoe, none in the other, and both are angled differently. 

AGain, proper bike fit will go a LONGGGGG way.  If that knee is tweaked and affects your biking and running, your done.   If the bike fit will transfer when you get a new bike, even better!