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I think this might be your IT Band - I've had issues with that as well.  It basically goes over your muscles from your hip on the outside of your thigh and then crosses over your leg just under your knee, where it connects.  Google "IT Band" or "ITBS" and see if some of the symptoms sound familiar.  Then go buy a foam roller and get to know it well - that is the best thing I've found that works for me.

Good luck.

love my foam roller

Marla- I am going to crack up laughing when I think of you making fun of the race name... It will be a little warmer there than it is here. There it rains. Here it snows. Snowed today in fact. It melted by early morn so I went for a quick ride to test out my clothes.

Mike- Thanks! Next up is Rhett and then you and Ryan, right?

Jamie- How did your 6 mile race go? Details please.

Oh crap, race day is less than 2 weeks away and I am tapering off the training. I am as ready as I'm going to be - best thing is that it will be a PR no matter what as long as I finish - the absolute best thing about first timers.

Went out for an open water swim this weekend in a local lake to try out swimming with a wetsuit.  Growing up around water my entire life, I never really had the urge to jump in when it wasn't comfortable (temperature wise) to do so.  I was the only one swimming at the lake, and some fishermen looked at me rather strange as I waded in and put on goggles and a swim cap.  Planned on doing 2000 meters, but ran into some underwater brush and stumps at about 500 meters in, which freaked me out a little.  Decided that I had enough practice and turned around.  Overall, it was much easier to swim with the wetsuit, as it made you float much easier.  If I could have had some support, maybe I could have had the full OWS experience like these guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_6tOzt-nfM

Awesome clip, I laugh every time I see it.

it ain't that far off, lol!

i'm ok in lakes, but i would've been skeeved by stuff in the water while swimming more/less solo. you feel ready for your race?

That video is great.  I plan to count to 20 before starting and staying wide.  I don't like full contact swimming.

That's awesome!  Keep us posted about your progress.

What is the diagnosis?

That's great! (the fact that you did it, not the little sore part, lol)..and I bet it feels good! You can be my role model now...hope to get released to get back at that stuff soon.....

tricupcake - 2011-04-01 7:27 AM

ransick - 2011-03-31 5:03 PM

What is the diagnosis?

I've had Plantar Faciitis for about 12 weeks now.  It was my reward for getting back to the gym in January.  Doc says there might be some bursitis or other inflammation which the cortisone shots would help.  I just can't afford 2 weeks off of my 11 week training plan.  Although, if I did have to take time off, it would probably be better to take the first two weeks off rather than weeks 5 and 6.  Anyone have any advice on this?  I'm ready to tell him that I will wear this boot until July 18 except for training and races and then let him do whatever he wants.  But I don't know if I'm risking further injury doing it that way.

I'm kind of laughing right now because at no time in my life have I ever been stressed about an injury.  Other than being mildly annoying, it never has interfered with any of my daily activities.  Now I'm stressing cause there might be a chance I can't train or race.  It's amazing how things have changed for me over the past few years

I self diagnosed pf a couple years ago and found a home remedy of standing on softballs.  Buy a couple at Walmart then at night while you are watching tv or surfing the net, roll them with the bottom of yoru feet.  You'll find tender areas, roll those even more.    Then start standing on them for a few seconds supporting your weight leaning on a table or counter (it will hurt badly).  Do it a little more each day and after a few weeks or months, you'll be able to do it pain free.  It worked for me, YMMV.

Congrats on doing your first tri and getting first in your division!  I've had good luck with Xterra wetsuits ?(the low end Vortex 4).  They have half off sales all the time.    They have them so often, customer service would probably tell you the latest code or the next time they will be half off. 

That's got to be so discouraging.... will he let you swim with a pull buoy? & can you get something that's waterproof to help stabilize it too? That's what I've done through my ankle sprain (air cast + pull buoy) & now with my hip, and at least I'm able to do something that way.....& would he let you do pool running with a belt? That would be non-weight bearing....

x2 - that's great!

Ditto for Xterra, too - customer service is phenomenal. I've written about them on BT before, and you just can't beat their service and willingness to work with you to find a suit that suits your needs, or problem-solve if necessary....if you have questions & want to talk to someone there, message me & I can give you some contact info there....

Hi guys! I have been reading everyone's updates... great job on the tri Thomas and also to Kim on your bike ride! I hope you are able to work around your injury somewhat like Marla was suggesting.

My first tri was on Saturday. It was fun! I had some surprises- my swim time was pretty good for me, I didn't need to rest at all on the wall, which is interesting... my husband video taped part of the swim and there is so much wrong with my form I can't even begin to explain it. LOL I guess that means I have a lot of room to get better then! Time was 11:20 for 500 yards.

T1 time was 6:30. Crazy, but, anyway, moving on...

I was really surprised b/c the bike portion was my favorite part of the race. I was not scared at all and I was happy with my time. There was one irritating portion where I kept passing a girl and then she would pass me back... I guess it made it interesting though! Time was 45:36 for 12 miles.

T2 was 2:32 I'm really glad I had elastic laces in b/c (just like Jamie mentioned) I could not feel my feet or my fingers! I think a good transition practice for this race would be to soak hands and feet in an ice bath until they are numb and then try to get ready for the run!

On the run I felt like I was doing 10 minute miles. It took about 1 mile before I could feel all of my toes again. There was an interesting part where two bus loads of non-American students lined the run path, not to mention runners sometimes running two wide on the sidewalk. I'm not used to obstacles like that. I was really surprised at my time, 24:32 for the 5K. Actually a really good time for me.

So the total time was 1:30:32. If it was this much fun in 44 degree weather, I think I will be elated for the summer temps. I like hot weather.

I have some technical questions I will ask later...

Awesome!  Were you grinning form ear to ear when you finished?