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erin1621 - 2012-05-27 6:26 AM

For the second time trying to do a brick my quads cramp up. The first time I was doing a hill and just tried to run through it which I did. This time we had done 20 miles on our bike which included some serious hills! I went to run stretched for a few seconds and just couldn't do it with out it cramping up!!!!!! What am I doing wrong, I am worried as I am now so close to my race day and dont want that to happen that day. I know I was not dehydrated as I was drink on my ride and I had a shot block gummy thing before the run! ANyone have any suggestions? I am going to roll and try to stretch again today and every day till the race and hope it will work. Thanks

erin1621 - 2012-05-27 6:26 AM

For the second time trying to do a brick my quads cramp up. The first time I was doing a hill and just tried to run through it which I did. This time we had done 20 miles on our bike which included some serious hills! I went to run stretched for a few seconds and just couldn't do it with out it cramping up!!!!!! What am I doing wrong, I am worried as I am now so close to my race day and dont want that to happen that day. I know I was not dehydrated as I was drink on my ride and I had a shot block gummy thing before the run! ANyone have any suggestions? I am going to roll and try to stretch again today and every day till the race and hope it will work. Thanks

skibummer - 2012-05-26 7:21 AM

First race this morning coming up in 3.5 hours.

To keep up with training, I tried an OWS yesterday afternoon. I think I went through every symptom of a cold water swim: dive reflexes, nerves, anxiety...and then a BIG bass swam out from a rock under me and it really freaked me out. 200 yds maybe. Jumped out for a 1K run, then went to the gym for a 1000yd pool session.

My knee got bumped during work yesterday, and it's a little sore. I'm also a little tired from increased work load and poor sleep. Should be a fun race today otherwise. 

oak73 - 2012-05-26 5:44 PM

Completed my second race EVER!!  Thought I wasnt ready, but I surprised myself.  The course was amazing, beautiful neighboorhood, beautiful houses, great lake shore view of Lake Michigan, and OMG the hills!  Was not ready for hills.  When I hit the second hill, my heart dropped...this is Indiana, where did a hill like that come from...lol.

My time was 44:48, overall 299th place, 9th in my age group.  Not sure how many people there were in my age group, I havent visited the web site yet.  Even though my time was 24 seconds slower then my first race, I have to take in count those hills...lol.  Im proud.

It was such a great event.  So many people showed up to support a great cause.  The coolest thing was that most of the neighbors along the course were out in their lawns cheering, clapping, and ringing noise makers as we passed.  That sure added some extra encouragement and motivation to keep going.

My jogging partner also raced.  Her time was 34:30, overall 231st place, 9th in her age group.  It was great, after she finished, she came back a little bit and was waiting for me, and ran the last leg with me, giving me some more support!

Overall it was a great day.  I hope everyone else had a great day too.

Okey

skibummer - 2012-05-27 10:18 AM

Great job Oak!! Sounds like you might have a new hobby. I never ever wanted to race, but now I'm kind of hooked. The best part of being active is seeing the physical gains (and losses) over time, as well as improved pace and endurance. Racing keeps me motivated to try and achieve a better fitness level.

Speaking of fitness level...I took first place in my mud/obstacle run Saturday. Won a new pair of running sneakers from The North Face. My finish time was 25:??, which was almost 5 minutes ahead of second place. I even got lost at the very end and had to stop, back track, look around, go off course, and then get back on course. I feel like I pushed the pace hard a few spots, but the obstacles and mud really slowed things down. That was the first race in the series. Next is a bike race in July.

stephsprint - 2012-05-27 6:55 AM YEE HAW!!! Nice work!

skibummer - 2012-05-27 11:18 AM

Great job Oak!! Sounds like you might have a new hobby. I never ever wanted to race, but now I'm kind of hooked. The best part of being active is seeing the physical gains (and losses) over time, as well as improved pace and endurance. Racing keeps me motivated to try and achieve a better fitness level.

Speaking of fitness level...I took first place in my mud/obstacle run Saturday. Won a new pair of running sneakers from The North Face. My finish time was 25:??, which was almost 5 minutes ahead of second place. I even got lost at the very end and had to stop, back track, look around, go off course, and then get back on course. I feel like I pushed the pace hard a few spots, but the obstacles and mud really slowed things down. That was the first race in the series. Next is a bike race in July.

stephsprint - 2012-05-27 2:28 PM Races. Some people, like me, love to race. I like that there is an official time, lots of people, safety in blocked off routes, early morning (usually) etc etc. Some people are a little unsure about racing. They think people will 'notice' something they feel is inadequate - how they look in shorts, how slow they are, how heavy or thin they are. Guess what? Nobody notices or cares. There's a certain camaraderie out there that is really nice. Most people will just give an 'atta boy/girl' and be pleased you are putting for the effort. No matter how badly it hurts, or how much torture you may feel... it melts at the finish line! DONE, ACCOMPLISHED... and yes Oakey.... NEXT!?!?

oak73 - 2012-05-27 5:46 PM

Oh yeah, Steph....you asked whats next.

Well I have the Necktie 5K, Father's Day weekend...Firecracker 5K, June 23...Washington Park Zoo 5k, July 7.

I was planning a sprint tri in August, but I have only hit the pool once this whole year.  My gym does not have a pool so its hard to get swim time in.  I also have a cheap Walmart mt. bike and everyone tells me how much harder its going to be to race with that.  So that one is still up in the air.

oak73 - 2012-05-27 5:46 PM

Oh yeah, Steph....you asked whats next.

Well I have the Necktie 5K, Father's Day weekend...Firecracker 5K, June 23...Washington Park Zoo 5k, July 7.

I was planning a sprint tri in August, but I have only hit the pool once this whole year.  My gym does not have a pool so its hard to get swim time in.  I also have a cheap Walmart mt. bike and everyone tells me how much harder its going to be to race with that.  So that one is still up in the air.

amybecca - 2012-05-29 12:18 AM

Did my first 10K today (so, automatic PR, right?)! I did the Bolder Boulder, which is THE BEST race I've ever run. It was so much fun and I had a smile on my face for the whole race. I danced, I did the slip and slide (!), and while I declined the bacon, marshmallows, beer, cotton candy, and Doritos (and similar racecourse fare offered by homeowners on the residential part of the course), I think I partook in all of the best parts of the race. It was AWESOME! (My time was 1hr 11 min 6sec - avg pace of 11:26 and I was totally happy with that).

oak73 - 2012-05-26 2:44 PM

Completed my second race EVER!!  Thought I wasnt ready, but I surprised myself.  The course was amazing, beautiful neighboorhood, beautiful houses, great lake shore view of Lake Michigan, and OMG the hills!  Was not ready for hills.  When I hit the second hill, my heart dropped...this is Indiana, where did a hill like that come from...lol.

My time was 44:48, overall 299th place, 9th in my age group.  Not sure how many people there were in my age group, I havent visited the web site yet.  Even though my time was 24 seconds slower then my first race, I have to take in count those hills...lol.  Im proud.

It was such a great event.  So many people showed up to support a great cause.  The coolest thing was that most of the neighbors along the course were out in their lawns cheering, clapping, and ringing noise makers as we passed.  That sure added some extra encouragement and motivation to keep going.

My jogging partner also raced.  Her time was 34:30, overall 231st place, 9th in her age group.  It was great, after she finished, she came back a little bit and was waiting for me, and ran the last leg with me, giving me some more support!

Overall it was a great day.  I hope everyone else had a great day too.

Okey

amybecca - 2012-05-28 9:18 PM

Did my first 10K today (so, automatic PR, right?)! I did the Bolder Boulder, which is THE BEST race I've ever run. It was so much fun and I had a smile on my face for the whole race. I danced, I did the slip and slide (!), and while I declined the bacon, marshmallows, beer, cotton candy, and Doritos (and similar racecourse fare offered by homeowners on the residential part of the course), I think I partook in all of the best parts of the race. It was AWESOME! (My time was 1hr 11 min 6sec - avg pace of 11:26 and I was totally happy with that).

skibummer - 2012-05-27 8:18 AM

Great job Oak!! Sounds like you might have a new hobby. I never ever wanted to race, but now I'm kind of hooked. The best part of being active is seeing the physical gains (and losses) over time, as well as improved pace and endurance. Racing keeps me motivated to try and achieve a better fitness level.

Speaking of fitness level...I took first place in my mud/obstacle run Saturday. Won a new pair of running sneakers from The North Face. My finish time was 25:??, which was almost 5 minutes ahead of second place. I even got lost at the very end and had to stop, back track, look around, go off course, and then get back on course. I feel like I pushed the pace hard a few spots, but the obstacles and mud really slowed things down. That was the first race in the series. Next is a bike race in July.

deehtz - 2012-05-29 9:41 AM

Good for you!  Glad that you enjoyed your race and did so well.  Surprise hills are always interesting!  LOL

amybecca - 2012-05-28 11:18 PM

Did my first 10K today (so, automatic PR, right?)! I did the Bolder Boulder, which is THE BEST race I've ever run. It was so much fun and I had a smile on my face for the whole race. I danced, I did the slip and slide (!), and while I declined the bacon, marshmallows, beer, cotton candy, and Doritos (and similar racecourse fare offered by homeowners on the residential part of the course), I think I partook in all of the best parts of the race. It was AWESOME! (My time was 1hr 11 min 6sec - avg pace of 11:26 and I was totally happy with that).