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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by Richardsdrr In other news, wee man is four tomorrow, so we're currently going around the house collecting up all his dummies to sacrifice them to the dummy fairy. Gonna be fun putting him to bed tomorrow. Aw, can't you leave him just one to grow out of? Might make bedtime a little easier... |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by QueenZipp I have to b*tch about my LBS.......I recently had Sweet Mama in for a tune up and specifically sacked them to run the cables as the housing was cracked. They ONLY replaced the housing. I got a few miles into my ride today and Jen commented that she was sounding grumpy. She was better than she was all winter on the trainer....Got a little further up and I lost my ability to shift. Pulled into the first rest area and asked if there was a mechanic. The SAG wagon was coming in with supplies & the driver tried to get her into a little easier gear....I took their phone number and headed on with Jen having decided I would only do the half metric with her given these issues....Got about 1/4 mile away and knew it wasn't happening. The route was pretty hilly and in one gear my legs would have been toast. I turned back to the rest stop & Jen kept on. Driver took me to a different rest area where a mechanic was set up. It took him a while with old dental tools to get the snapped piece out of the head of the shifter. He was pretty nice, learned a lot from him. Glad I had the forethought to put money in my jersey cause I would have been screwed otherwise...Drivers backtracked the route so I could find Jen and ride in with her. In the end, I rode *maybe* 20 miles.....the ride benefitted a free clinic so I am fine having paid that entry fee for such a short day but I am really pissed off at LBS for not running the cables like I asked. That really sucks. Glad you got to enjoy a little of the ride. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good race today. Chilly, rain off and on, flat course, average pace 11.78 mpm. Not bad for doing 3 min run/2 min walk intervals! http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=515085&posts=1&page=1
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I did the 1/2 marathon walk rather than the regular ol' 1/2 marathon yesterday. I have been dealing with WAAAY to much lung gunk and sniffles to push it with a big run. So I toned it down a bit. The "best" part? So I walked 13.1 miles, and my time was 3:20:30...only a little slower than my average 13.1 mile run!!! Eesh. I NEED to train more!!! Now for the even more interesting part: I was 4th in my age group, 48th (out of 288) among the women, and 74th (out of 366) overall. So if I want to reach my goals (i.e. placing within top 100 overall....) I just need to do walking events??? Ahh well. Luckily, I actually felt really good during the race (lung gunk- wise), and don't feel any worse today. I was originally going to do a trail 1/2 today, but common sense (for the first time ever!) prevailed. I am chilling at home instead--letting the massive blister on the sole of my left foot heal. Speaking of: Over the past 6 months, when I have done any runs of 10 miles or more, I get blisters on the soles of my feet. I originally did with some old running shoes, so I went out in new shoes (after breaking them in on some 10k's and stuff) and still got blisters. So I don't believe it is the shoes. I usually run is socks that are pretty thin, with very little cushion, and not cotton. Could the socks be the culprit? Or do I just need to toughen up my feet? Any advice??? I do want to run more, but this issue makes it rather difficult! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by kgore I did the 1/2 marathon walk rather than the regular ol' 1/2 marathon yesterday. I have been dealing with WAAAY to much lung gunk and sniffles to push it with a big run. So I toned it down a bit. The "best" part? So I walked 13.1 miles, and my time was 3:20:30...only a little slower than my average 13.1 mile run!!! Eesh. I NEED to train more!!! Now for the even more interesting part: I was 4th in my age group, 48th (out of 288) among the women, and 74th (out of 366) overall. So if I want to reach my goals (i.e. placing within top 100 overall....) I just need to do walking events??? Ahh well. Luckily, I actually felt really good during the race (lung gunk- wise), and don't feel any worse today. I was originally going to do a trail 1/2 today, but common sense (for the first time ever!) prevailed. I am chilling at home instead--letting the massive blister on the sole of my left foot heal. Speaking of: Over the past 6 months, when I have done any runs of 10 miles or more, I get blisters on the soles of my feet. I originally did with some old running shoes, so I went out in new shoes (after breaking them in on some 10k's and stuff) and still got blisters. So I don't believe it is the shoes. I usually run is socks that are pretty thin, with very little cushion, and not cotton. Could the socks be the culprit? Or do I just need to toughen up my feet? Any advice??? I do want to run more, but this issue makes it rather difficult! Good job listening to your body and not letting your competitiveness drive the day! Glad the lung gunk didn't slow you down too much. Maybe the key to get into the top 100 is to enter smaller races? |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by QueenZipp That really sucks. Glad you got to enjoy a little of the ride. I have to b*tch about my LBS.......I recently had Sweet Mama in for a tune up and specifically sacked them to run the cables as the housing was cracked. They ONLY replaced the housing. I got a few miles into my ride today and Jen commented that she was sounding grumpy. She was better than she was all winter on the trainer....Got a little further up and I lost my ability to shift. Pulled into the first rest area and asked if there was a mechanic. The SAG wagon was coming in with supplies & the driver tried to get her into a little easier gear....I took their phone number and headed on with Jen having decided I would only do the half metric with her given these issues....Got about 1/4 mile away and knew it wasn't happening. The route was pretty hilly and in one gear my legs would have been toast. I turned back to the rest stop & Jen kept on. Driver took me to a different rest area where a mechanic was set up. It took him a while with old dental tools to get the snapped piece out of the head of the shifter. He was pretty nice, learned a lot from him. Glad I had the forethought to put money in my jersey cause I would have been screwed otherwise...Drivers backtracked the route so I could find Jen and ride in with her. In the end, I rode *maybe* 20 miles.....the ride benefitted a free clinic so I am fine having paid that entry fee for such a short day but I am really pissed off at LBS for not running the cables like I asked. How irritating! If it were me, I'd go back to the LBS and raise holy heck. I'm betting they'll give you some extra TLC to make things right - or they should. If they don't, maybe find another LBS to give your business to (if possible). |
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by laffinrock They are getting really bad about standing behind their work. I am done with this shop. I will spend my bike money at shops that will stand behind their mechanical work.Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by QueenZipp That really sucks. Glad you got to enjoy a little of the ride. I have to b*tch about my LBS.......I recently had Sweet Mama in for a tune up and specifically sacked them to run the cables as the housing was cracked. They ONLY replaced the housing. I got a few miles into my ride today and Jen commented that she was sounding grumpy. She was better than she was all winter on the trainer....Got a little further up and I lost my ability to shift. Pulled into the first rest area and asked if there was a mechanic. The SAG wagon was coming in with supplies & the driver tried to get her into a little easier gear....I took their phone number and headed on with Jen having decided I would only do the half metric with her given these issues....Got about 1/4 mile away and knew it wasn't happening. The route was pretty hilly and in one gear my legs would have been toast. I turned back to the rest stop & Jen kept on. Driver took me to a different rest area where a mechanic was set up. It took him a while with old dental tools to get the snapped piece out of the head of the shifter. He was pretty nice, learned a lot from him. Glad I had the forethought to put money in my jersey cause I would have been screwed otherwise...Drivers backtracked the route so I could find Jen and ride in with her. In the end, I rode *maybe* 20 miles.....the ride benefitted a free clinic so I am fine having paid that entry fee for such a short day but I am really pissed off at LBS for not running the cables like I asked. How irritating! If it were me, I'd go back to the LBS and raise holy heck. I'm betting they'll give you some extra TLC to make things right - or they should. If they don't, maybe find another LBS to give your business to (if possible). |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by kgore I did the 1/2 marathon walk rather than the regular ol' 1/2 marathon yesterday. I have been dealing with WAAAY to much lung gunk and sniffles to push it with a big run. So I toned it down a bit. The "best" part? So I walked 13.1 miles, and my time was 3:20:30...only a little slower than my average 13.1 mile run!!! Eesh. I NEED to train more!!! Now for the even more interesting part: I was 4th in my age group, 48th (out of 288) among the women, and 74th (out of 366) overall. So if I want to reach my goals (i.e. placing within top 100 overall....) I just need to do walking events??? Ahh well. Luckily, I actually felt really good during the race (lung gunk- wise), and don't feel any worse today. I was originally going to do a trail 1/2 today, but common sense (for the first time ever!) prevailed. I am chilling at home instead--letting the massive blister on the sole of my left foot heal. Speaking of: Over the past 6 months, when I have done any runs of 10 miles or more, I get blisters on the soles of my feet. I originally did with some old running shoes, so I went out in new shoes (after breaking them in on some 10k's and stuff) and still got blisters. So I don't believe it is the shoes. I usually run is socks that are pretty thin, with very little cushion, and not cotton. Could the socks be the culprit? Or do I just need to toughen up my feet? Any advice??? I do want to run more, but this issue makes it rather difficult! Glad you enjoyed the race! Sometimes common sense does prevail AND gives a positive outcome as an added benefit On the sock question...Yes, they make a difference (at least to me). I've found that thinner and older/more worn out socks slip around uncomfortably on my feet, and I've gotten blisters. Now I pay close attention to the socks I use on longer runs and I don't have issues. Test out your sock theory, you might be right |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by JJ- Originally posted by laffinrock Well I figured out what it was. I lost 8 pounds in 4 hours. Not enough fluid for the heat. Very stupid mistake and lesson learned. I've got to increase my fluid much more then I thought. I'm gonna increase to 30 ounces an hour. IMTX could get up into the high 90s so I need to figure it out fast Hope all of today's racers had a great day. Judi, at least you had fun, even if you didn't PR. Jonathan in TX, sorry to hear your legs pooped out on you again. Ouch, lesson learned, from the looks of things. Make sure you drink early, often and afterward. Hydration truly begins in the days leading up to and after the race. I learned this on a ride much like yours. I had a monster headache and was completely useless for the entire day. Good on ya for figuring it out! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by QueenZipp I have to b*tch about my LBS.......I recently had Sweet Mama in for a tune up and specifically sacked them to run the cables as the housing was cracked. They ONLY replaced the housing. I got a few miles into my ride today and Jen commented that she was sounding grumpy. She was better than she was all winter on the trainer....Got a little further up and I lost my ability to shift. Pulled into the first rest area and asked if there was a mechanic. The SAG wagon was coming in with supplies & the driver tried to get her into a little easier gear....I took their phone number and headed on with Jen having decided I would only do the half metric with her given these issues....Got about 1/4 mile away and knew it wasn't happening. The route was pretty hilly and in one gear my legs would have been toast. I turned back to the rest stop & Jen kept on. Driver took me to a different rest area where a mechanic was set up. It took him a while with old dental tools to get the snapped piece out of the head of the shifter. He was pretty nice, learned a lot from him. Glad I had the forethought to put money in my jersey cause I would have been screwed otherwise...Drivers backtracked the route so I could find Jen and ride in with her. In the end, I rode *maybe* 20 miles.....the ride benefitted a free clinic so I am fine having paid that entry fee for such a short day but I am really pissed off at LBS for not running the cables like I asked. Judi, good on ya for learning something from him, every cloud has a silver lining. I hope that your new LBS treats you well. It can be a challenge to find one that you are comfortable with, kind of like car mechanics and doctors. This is another example of why I am so interested in learning as much as possible about the mechanical side of things on the bike. My LBS treats me well, but I realize how lucky I am in that regard. All of us need to have a certain level of comfort in our wrenching abilities. I'm not sure those abilities need to include running cable, maybe the more common tire changing and such.
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hmmm woke up and the forecast is not good. Seems the demons of the air will be about and active this afternoon. We are still gun shy after three years. Schools will let out at noon. Except my school. El Presidente alway waits to the last moment. Time to queue up some apropos music. Riders on the Storm, Ridin the Storm Out, Tunes like that. Pardoned me whilst I inspect both the car's emergency kit and the house's. The day promises our annual spring ritual weather. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by kgore I did the 1/2 marathon walk rather than the regular ol' 1/2 marathon yesterday. I have been dealing with WAAAY to much lung gunk and sniffles to push it with a big run. So I toned it down a bit. The "best" part? So I walked 13.1 miles, and my time was 3:20:30...only a little slower than my average 13.1 mile run!!! Eesh. I NEED to train more!!! Now for the even more interesting part: I was 4th in my age group, 48th (out of 288) among the women, and 74th (out of 366) overall. So if I want to reach my goals (i.e. placing within top 100 overall....) I just need to do walking events??? Ahh well. Luckily, I actually felt really good during the race (lung gunk- wise), and don't feel any worse today. I was originally going to do a trail 1/2 today, but common sense (for the first time ever!) prevailed. I am chilling at home instead--letting the massive blister on the sole of my left foot heal. Speaking of: Over the past 6 months, when I have done any runs of 10 miles or more, I get blisters on the soles of my feet. I originally did with some old running shoes, so I went out in new shoes (after breaking them in on some 10k's and stuff) and still got blisters. So I don't believe it is the shoes. I usually run is socks that are pretty thin, with very little cushion, and not cotton. Could the socks be the culprit? Or do I just need to toughen up my feet? Any advice??? I do want to run more, but this issue makes it rather difficult! Good job on your HM, Kate! Fighting off the lung gunk is never fun. I've not had bottom of the feet blisters, so I can't really help specific to those. However, in regards to socks, I have had different experiences, including toe blisters, based on the sock of choice. I am almost solely (ha!) using Balega Hidden Comfort. I tried the Hidden Dry at one point and have been unhappy, due to the thinness. I am no longer using anything thin to run in, although I will ride in the thinner ones. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by MadMathemagician Hmmm woke up and the forecast is not good. Seems the demons of the air will be about and active this afternoon. We are still gun shy after three years. Schools will let out at noon. Except my school. El Presidente alway waits to the last moment. Time to queue up some apropos music. Riders on the Storm, Ridin the Storm Out, Tunes like that. Pardoned me whilst I inspect both the car's emergency kit and the house's. The day promises our annual spring ritual weather. I used to put that on my Spinning(R) class playlists all the time Hope you stay high and dry! Also, thanks for the reminder to inspect my emergency kits as well. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by kgore I did the 1/2 marathon walk rather than the regular ol' 1/2 marathon yesterday. I have been dealing with WAAAY to much lung gunk and sniffles to push it with a big run. So I toned it down a bit. The "best" part? So I walked 13.1 miles, and my time was 3:20:30...only a little slower than my average 13.1 mile run!!! Eesh. I NEED to train more!!! Now for the even more interesting part: I was 4th in my age group, 48th (out of 288) among the women, and 74th (out of 366) overall. So if I want to reach my goals (i.e. placing within top 100 overall....) I just need to do walking events??? Ahh well. Luckily, I actually felt really good during the race (lung gunk- wise), and don't feel any worse today. I was originally going to do a trail 1/2 today, but common sense (for the first time ever!) prevailed. I am chilling at home instead--letting the massive blister on the sole of my left foot heal. Speaking of: Over the past 6 months, when I have done any runs of 10 miles or more, I get blisters on the soles of my feet. I originally did with some old running shoes, so I went out in new shoes (after breaking them in on some 10k's and stuff) and still got blisters. So I don't believe it is the shoes. I usually run is socks that are pretty thin, with very little cushion, and not cotton. Could the socks be the culprit? Or do I just need to toughen up my feet? Any advice??? I do want to run more, but this issue makes it rather difficult! Try different kinds of dry-tech socks (as others said) and use a good lube (to me, that is NOT BodyGlide, not for anything over 10mi anyway) like 2Toms SportShield roll-on or I've heard good things about TriSlide. Some people have had good luck with stuff like KY Jelly or Vaseline. YMMV And confrogulations Katiewalk |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Found this is another group I am in, thought I would share. I did half of it after my morning run and it kicked my butt. 10 Minute Core for Ultra Runners http://www.wilddefined.com/2014/04/10-minute-core-workout-for-ultra... |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Looks like it was a pretty good weekend all around! Judi - congrats on the 10K! You take what the day (and your body) will give you! SUCKS about your LBS. GO FIND A GOOD ONE! ![]() Jonathan - ouch on the legs/hydration. It's so tricky but once you get it dialed in you'll be unstoppable Kate - another win for the manaTEAM! Sounds like a pretty good day. ME? Yeah, I pr'd my 10K by 3 minutes despite being scared to death that my tendonitis was going to prevent me from being able to walk to the car after. I was, in fact, able to run and walk to the car after with no real pain. Of course then sitting in the car for 10 minutes seized everything up but my PT swears it's getting better! ![]() Mondays suck - so I hope you all survive yours as I hope to mine! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by mtnbikerchkLooks like it was a pretty good weekend all around!Judi - congrats on the 10K! You take what the day (and your body) will give you! SUCKS about your LBS. GO FIND A GOOD ONE! Woo Hoo! A 3 minute PR over a 10k is really awesome, congrats!!!!!![]() ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() So I am back at work in hot, flat florida ![]() I am not going to write a real RR about my relay, but have written extensively about it in my log for anyone who is bored. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Manatees on a Monday will always put a smile on my face! Jonathan: yowie on the leg front, but at the same time, it was a really good learning experience for you and how to set yourself for a very successful day at IMTX! Judi: Time for a new LBS - we did the same thing with ours when they completely screwed up mounting the race wheels on both Tony's and my bikes... not going to them for ANYTHING ever again - you want our business? You have to earn it! Kate, Mary, Hands-Marie, and everyone else that raced this past weekend - you guys freakin' ROCK! I'm always impressed with everyone in our group, and this weekend was no different, way to go! Michael - stay safe, m'kay?? As for me? Well, I have some kick-azz new boots, Tony has a new phone, we went out for an AWESOME dinner with tri friends on Saturday night, and I've got 2 different PTs that I'm starting within the next 2 weeks. Whew! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Been awfully quiet for a couple of hours. You'd think it was Friday afternoon instead of Monday morning! Tried out my wetsuit in the pool this morning. Wheeee! Love the sleeveless! It makes all the difference in how my mind reacts to the constriction. My apprehension about this weekend's swim has been cut in half Note to self: do not attempt to put on wetsuit in the bathroom next to sauna ever again. I swear I took as long putting on the dang thing as I did swimming in it. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Been awfully quiet for a couple of hours. You'd think it was Friday afternoon instead of Monday morning! Tried out my wetsuit in the pool this morning. Wheeee! Love the sleeveless! It makes all the difference in how my mind reacts to the constriction. My apprehension about this weekend's swim has been cut in half Note to self: do not attempt to put on wetsuit in the bathroom next to sauna ever again. I swear I took as long putting on the dang thing as I did swimming in it. Hahaha! I've always said that the hardest part of a triathlon is just getting into the effing wetsuit!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() We'll weather forecasting has finally become more of a science than an art. Dodged one tornado already. The track passed about three miles south. It's shaping up to be a long evening. There are warnings to the east, south and west. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by MadMathemagician We'll weather forecasting has finally become more of a science than an art. Dodged one tornado already. The track passed about three miles south. It's shaping up to be a long evening. There are warnings to the east, south and west. Yikes, Michael, there is some serious weather going on out there! So glad you're safe now and hoping that you and your family can stay safe. Our weather here is ridiculous. Saturday was in the 70's, yesterday was low 40's and rain, and today has gone from sunny and mild, to cloudy and cold, to now clear and really windy. Feels like it's more like March than May!! |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by mtnbikerchkLooks like it was a pretty good weekend all around!Judi - congrats on the 10K! You take what the day (and your body) will give you! SUCKS about your LBS. GO FIND A GOOD ONE! Woo Hoo! A 3 minute PR over a 10k is really awesome, congrats!!!!! ![]() ![]() Don't know how I missed this ∧∧∧∧∧. Dang, Randee, you're amazing!! |
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