IronAnneKidd's Mentor Group - Closed for business! (Page 19)

alath - 2011-02-11 2:03 AM

Yeah, we had some pedialyte popsicles that helped. I feel pretty much over it now. Lifted weights, ran, and swam today - no problems.

Tomorrow am (oops, later this am) is my favorite spin class. Great teacher (tri guy). May get a bit of a swim in too.

I enjoyed that article on "building a strong base." Worth a look.  http://beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2165 
The tri coach at my Y really emphasizes that idea - says you should spend about 80% of your training time "lolly-gagging." I am somewhat short of that mark - I always feel like I am short of time and need to make the most of the time I have. I do really enjoy a long swim or long run at a low intensity pace tho.

TriathlonMum - 2011-02-10 11:36 PM Thanks Anne I used to do a lot of fun stuff with the kids' cake as well as molded ahortbreads and cookies. I stopped when I was a single mom for so many years then in 2008 I lost everything in a house fire. I still miss my shortbread pans and cookie molds

 I am still single but with DD helping me so much I am able to do more and we got me the decorating equipment for the holidays! I have done two major projects since DSs birthday cake and DDs 18th birthday cake.
 

ironannekidd - 2011-02-11 5:39 AM Good morning mentee's.

I've been up since 2:45 this morning. Can someone please wake me up at 3:00 this afternoon so I can go home from work?

jsoza - 2011-02-11 8:21 AM

Sure.....do you want a flying elbow to the body or a tap on your shoulder?

ironannekidd - 2011-02-11 7:45 AM

A tap to the shoulder would be more than sufficient, thanks.

jsoza - 2011-02-11 8:53 AM

no problem...so would that be 3:00 eastern time?

ironannekidd - 2011-02-11 7:58 AM

Yes. Actually 2:45 would be fine, gives me a few minutes to wake up and pack up my things.

oliveu363 - 2011-02-11 9:51 AM Morning everyone! I think I am finally on the other side of this bronchitis mess I did an awesome swim at 5:45 this morning...i will not be making that a regular habit because i am not a morning person but nonetheless i swam 2000 yds! 

Reading the conversation you guys had about cake really makes me want some...but not motivated enough to make one or buy one so unless someone wants to make a cake for me I will go without.

I think i'm going to do a spin class next week and perhaps a zumba class since my friend keeps begging me to go. And I am so happy its FRIDAY!! 

oliveu363 - 2011-02-11 10:51 AM Morning everyone! I think I am finally on the other side of this bronchitis mess I did an awesome swim at 5:45 this morning...i will not be making that a regular habit because i am not a morning person but nonetheless i swam 2000 yds! 

Reading the conversation you guys had about cake really makes me want some...but not motivated enough to make one or buy one so unless someone wants to make a cake for me I will go without.

I think i'm going to do a spin class next week and perhaps a zumba class since my friend keeps begging me to go. And I am so happy its FRIDAY!! 

SFD156 - 2011-02-12 12:10 PM Good morning all. Hope everyone is having a good and productive Saturday. The sun is shining in NW Indiana, so spirits are high. As I stated in my introduction, endurance sports are new to me. I have been cycling about a year, and just started running and swimming in November. When I started running I set a goal to do a 5k that is held near here  in 3 months from then. Well, that race is tomorrow. When I injured my knee in December (overuse) I pretty much gave up on that goal. I am, however, rethinking that decision. I have been extremely careful to stick to my training plan and not overtrain, even though I feel like I can do more. The long runs in this portion of my training program are at 24 minutes, so I'm not going that far over what I'm running in the plan. I know I can finish the 5k. But can I without injury? I realize 5k is small potatos to some of you more experienced runners, but this would be my first organized race and would be a big mental boost to be able to attain the goal I thought was lost. Anyway, I'm about 90% sure I'm going to run it. If I feel like i'm overdoing, I can always walk.

SFD156 - 2011-02-13 9:11 AM Off to the Valentines 5k

29.18.......I'm fairly pleased.......first race so I don't have anything to compare to, but i felt good and only had to walk a couple times at the top of hills. Still feel pretty good so I dont think I hurt anything

ironannekidd - 2011-02-14 5:42 AM Rise and shine everyone! It's time to start the day!!!

jsoza - 2011-02-14 2:45 PM

we are suppose to be above 32 degrees all this week....no more excuses...I'll run 3 times this week

alath - 2011-02-14 10:14 PM Awesome swim lesson today.
Teacher said "I can't see your head except for when you breathe. Get your head up."
Zoom. It was like I got rid of a parachute I've been dragging through the water.