Hashers And Mashers - Part 3 - Open (Page 20)

I can't imagine training for a Marathon.  I'm having enough trouble training for a 10K.  What is the date for your Marathon Mike?

I'm just getting into a taper week.  All I have is a light bike tomorrow and a short :30 run and maybe a swim on Wednesday.  The race is Sunday.  It's an Oly but everything (including the swim) is very flat and I suspect they're each a bit short as well (the bike route is only 35.8km for example).  The only fly in the ointment is it is forecast to hit 30C/86F this Sunday.  So I want to finish as fast as possible.

I swam today and the lake was flat calm and 19C/66F just perfect for swimming and I didn't bother to time the swim but it sure felt pretty fast to me.  Just now we are sitting on our deck (in the shade) and it is 30C.  Our friends in Calgary/Red Deer/Cochrane and Airdrie are all telling us that it is snowing in their area of Alberta (and it is mounting up - not melting - based on their pictures).  We feel very bad for them....not! 

I guess it will be here before too long as well so we have to enjoy every bit of the nice weather as long as we can.  I'll probably have to return to the pool next week or the week after.  After swimming in the lake all summer returning to the pool is definitely not fun.

I'm getting back in to things but having trouble finding a rhythm.  Not really losing any weight, mostly because I've not been improving my diet much.  But I feel in better condition than I did a few weeks ago.  Just trying to get more consistent, I know I'll get there.

Hey Joe! Good to hear from you.  If I recall correctly you were from Chicago so I'm sure you'll settle in again but don't be in too much of a hurry.  You'll still need time to get used to your new training venues - like, where is your local pool and do you like it? (Or, not).  I think as you sort these things out you'll get going again.

What about cycling routes in your area?  Lots of options close by or do you have to drive somewhere to find some good routes?

Mike - Just for your interest, October 12th is our Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving dinner here is pretty traditional with Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, peas, corn and lots (& lots) of Yorkshire pudding.  Pumpkin pie for desert.  I do agree that traditions don't seem to be followed as they used to be.

My MIL is Ukrainian so we are known to have homemade pyrogies and holubtsi (cabbage rolls) on occasion as well.

Originally posted by strykergt

Originally posted by Fresno_Joe

Originally posted by ransick George, my marathon is October 12th in Chicago.

How long will you be in Chicago?  That happens to be where I live now

 

I'm getting back in to things but having trouble finding a rhythm.  Not really losing any weight, mostly because I've not been improving my diet much.  But I feel in better condition than I did a few weeks ago.  Just trying to get more consistent, I know I'll get there.

Glad to hear from you Joe !!! I know you're a Fishy man find a masters group again bro does IMWI have a 70.3?

It's funny you mention IMWI, a friend of a friend (whom I really despise) just did IMWI and it's got me jealous and irritated he did an IM before me.  So hopefully I can keep that in mind for motivation.  There is a 70.3 in WI, you've probably heard it mentioned, it's IM70.3 Racine.  I might try for that next year, we'll see.  I'm going to keep up with my conditioning and go into the holidays in tip top shape, and then plan out my year.

I miss the great bike paths along the roads in the foothills in Fresno, but I'll be able to do just fine with what's here.  If I'm going to do a HIM next year I will probably try to drive out once a week or two to a longer path for a long ride, it will get monotonous doing the same path back and forth over and over.  Plus it is through the woods with joggers and other bikers, on a somewhat winding path, so for most of it you can't build up too much speed.  Not an issue with the trailer with both kids since it is hard to get over 16mph anyways.

I miss the great bike paths along the roads in the foothills in Fresno, but I'll be able to do just fine with what's here.  If I'm going to do a HIM next year I will probably try to drive out once a week or two to a longer path for a long ride, it will get monotonous doing the same path back and forth over and over.  Plus it is through the woods with joggers and other bikers, on a somewhat winding path, so for most of it you can't build up too much speed.  Not an issue with the trailer with both kids since it is hard to get over 16mph anyways.

anyone in here do nutrition logging?  i used to do it compulsively when i was a bodybuilder, and years of counting macronutrients I got REALLY good at estimating cals just by looking at a meal.  then i got into endurance and got out of that habit.  logged my meals today and - NO WONDER i can't seem to get my weight down (i'm only looking for 5/10 pounds max)  i really thought i was doing better.

i am doing GREAT on my current training plan, i need some accountability in eating.  can't believe that i'm even having this problem!

My wife is obsessed with Door County and when I mentioned this to her she expressed that she would be more supportive of that race than any I've ever done...so long as we get spend three nights there.

I am running consistently, and 8 weeks out from a half marathon.  running does NOT help me keep my weight down - last year when i trained for a marathon i actually gained weight.  running makes me SOOO HUNGRY!  i'm not a big fan of denying myself foods either, i try to force myself to think carefully if i am HUNGRY or just BORED/STRESSED when i eat, i can be a very emotional eater!  i'm just finding that with NO rules in place, i am definitely eating much more than i thought i was.  middle ground is tough for me, though, ha.

Hi Everyone. So I survived the first two weeks of school (for me) and kindergarten (my eldest). I haven't been training too much, but some. I'm thinking of just focusing on a half marathon in November and not doing any other races til then. I'm just not into it right now. Too much other stuff going on. Will work on catching up with y'all.

The picture is of the hill I hate from my ride this morning. The picture doesn't do it justice. Where I took it is about halfway down, so I would be going close to 30 mph if I wasn't riding my brakes all the way! There's that turn, and then another one the other way right after it. But it was a nice ride today. Cloudy and mild. But I have got to get new shoes. My feet... OUCH.