SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED (Page 20)

kickitinok - 2009-12-15 11:18 AM Hey everyone - I have nothing to add to the present conversation because I'm a true "beginner." However, I do HAVE to listen to my ipod when spinning. Anything else and I get bored.

 

I have a question for all you experts: I've been reading a lot about delaying the running portion of your training program if you have a lot of weight to lose. I am kind of feeling not too comfortable while running (jogging) right now, as I've currently got a lot of junk bouncing around (lol!), and I certainly don't want to injure myself!! I have 50lbs to lose. What do you guys think would be the best approach for me regarding the run? Should I concentrate on my swim, bike, and diet right now then add running in the last 8-10 weeks of my training program? Is that enough time? (Training for a sprint only)

 

Also, I neeeeeeed a good diet plan. If I'm going to delay my running training, I need to make sure that I lose weight in the interim. Will the increased swimming and cycling be enough, or do I need to make sure I'm on a strict diet also? If so, anyone have ideas on diets?

 

On that note: I've lost 3 pounds since last week!

RoniS - 2009-12-17 12:15 PM

Add me to the Penticton list

dalessit - 2009-12-17 11:58 AM So I had a fun morning today.

Went to the Dr. to see if my kids had given me pink eye, nope but have basically a cold in my eyes and am not supposed to wear my contacts for a week.  My current glasses are 10 years old and are held together with string and a bent sewing pin.

Also they told me I need to go to my regular Dr. because they think I have High Blood pressure.

YAY ME!

TrevorC - 2009-12-17 3:34 PM

Congratr Tony. Sounds like a great day. 3 words man - Laser eye surgery! One of the best things I ever did.
High Blood Pressure??? really?? Did you just come back from a run.

tahrens - 2009-12-17 12:39 PM



Your eye doctor told you you had high blood pressure?????  I had someone tell me once my good cholesterol was low and I needed to get more exercise......

fattyfatfat - 2009-12-17 1:40 PM Bike peeps. 

I've learned how to clean the ride (pathetic. i know)  Now I want to start learning more about my bike, how it works (yes Trevor that whole pedal thing..i got it), how to fix things when i break em', etc...  I'll most likely be renting wheels for Lone Star so thinking I'll start with something easy like swapping out cassettes. 

Questions to start with. 

Sources.  I know about Sheldon Brown.  Any other good sources.  I see youtube has lots on there but i have no clue whats good and whats not.  Also it doesn't have to be online.  Books are cool.

Tools. OK to buy used tools or should I stick w/ new.  for example a chain whip. 

Lemme have it!

kt65 - 2009-12-17 4:03 PM

trace,  we know alot of stuff

tahrens - 2009-12-17 3:39 PM



Your eye doctor told you you had high blood pressure?????  I had someone tell me once my good cholesterol was low and I needed to get more exercise......

kickitinok - 2009-12-17 11:37 AM Hola Group -

I actually saw some progress on my run yesterday. Very happy about that...was starting to wonder.

I have also decided that I want to do Lonestar this April. It gives me exactly four months to train (plus the three weeks I already have under my belt Do you guys think that four months is long enough for me to train for my first sprint? I know people have recommended an indoor swim sprint for my first, but I'm having difficulty finding any around me until September. Given this, what do you recommend that I do to get used to the open water? Go to a lake and swim the distance a few times a couple of weeks before the sprint?

Also - I need a road bike. I've been riding a hybrid and I love it, but I need something raceworthy. I don't want to purchase a Tri bike until I know that I will be continuing with the Tri's. I do know that I love cycling and will definitely be doing that for a long time. For the tris I just plan on getting the clip-on tri handlebars. So...anyone have any suggestions for a good road bike? I'd like to spend under $1000 if possible.

kt65 - 2009-12-17 3:03 PM

trace,  we know alot of stuff

tahrens - 2009-12-17 3:51 PM RONI'S DOING IMCA 2011?!?!?!?!!    YEEEE HAAWWWWWW!!!!!


Follow up on my physical therapy saga......got a second opinion and re-assesment (owner of the clinic I go to) here is my laundry list......1) twisted lumbar vertebra (either from birthing such freakin' thanksgiving turkeys or slight scholeosis (sp?)  2) soft tissue and muscle issues in right hip and butt,  3) tightness in left hip joint with severe loss of range of motion  4) tight nerve causing pain at right knee   5) weak pelvic and transverse core muscles  6) scar tissue build up on left calf  7) tight joints in left foot and ankle.  He did a deep tissue treatment to break through the scar tissue on calf - OMG!!!    PAIN!!!!!!!!  Said I will be sore tomorrow and wants me to do a tough workout on Saturday to try and reproduce any calf and/or hip pain.   Isn't life just peachy! 

DougRob - 2009-12-17 12:03 PM

Sounds great. Lets post our race numbers when they come out. I think we should keep "official" lists of swmbkrun MG '10 members participating in: 1) Lonestar, 2) Nations Tri, and 3) Augusta (Feel free to add more if there are numbers to merit a list).

Lonestar                   Nations                       Augusta
Fattyfatfat                 Tobey91                     Plainsman AU
Ashort33                   Trying1                       Jeepguy2358
Tony                          Doug                          Doug
Sam                                                             Tracy                   
Suzy
Trevor
RoniS
Kickitinok

Feel free to copy paste and add your name where appropriate!

Doug

fattyfatfat - 2009-12-17 3:40 PM Bike peeps. 

I've learned how to clean the ride (pathetic. i know)  Now I want to start learning more about my bike, how it works (yes Trevor that whole pedal thing..i got it), how to fix things when i break em', etc...  I'll most likely be renting wheels for Lone Star so thinking I'll start with something easy like swapping out cassettes. 

Questions to start with. 

Sources.  I know about Sheldon Brown.  Any other good sources.  I see youtube has lots on there but i have no clue whats good and whats not.  Also it doesn't have to be online.  Books are cool.

Tools. OK to buy used tools or should I stick w/ new.  for example a chain whip. 

Lemme have it!

Reno8 - 2009-12-17 4:49 PM Just finished a 5 mile run.  Under 50 minutes with no walk breaks...Woo Hoo!!  I did my one and only marathon last January (Disney) using the Galloway run/walk method and it worked great.  My time was terrible but there other factors that lead to that.  This time my goal is to run the distance and if I absolutely have to walk it will be at the water stops ONLY.  That is the plan and that is the way I am going about my training.

Real excited about the training and hope we have a mild winter here so that I can keep up the schedule.....and YES, I know the winters in Atlanta are nothing compared to you guys up north but I make no apologies.  I am a wuss when it comes to the cold.  Spent 30 years as a fireman and was cold all of the time from Nov.-Feb. and now that I don't HAVE to be cold...I'm NOT gonna be. 

Steve