kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2011 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 211)

Congratulations!

I was thinking of you when I was running my marathon this past weekend.  I realized that in my build up to IMFL my longest run was about 13.5 miles (1:50 time wise).  Despite the "shortness" of my long run, I was able to run just over a 4 hour marathon.  I know that I am an n=1, but I really think there is something to be said for cumalative volume rather than the volume of the long run. 

I think that as your cumulative volume gpoes up (which obviously it is) you're going to start seeing real improvements on the run.

Congratulations!

I was thinking of you when I was running my marathon this past weekend.  I realized that in my build up to IMFL my longest run was about 13.5 miles (1:50 time wise).  Despite the "shortness" of my long run, I was able to run just over a 4 hour marathon.  I know that I am an n=1, but I really think there is something to be said for cumalative volume rather than the volume of the long run. 

I think that as your cumulative volume gpoes up (which obviously it is) you're going to start seeing real improvements on the run.

Shaun and Kelly, you two crack me up. (in a good way)

1hr 10 minutes on the trainer with Soinervals Mental Toughness.  No ITBS issues, only when running.

So Jen, Scott, Kelly, and whoever else, do you do Yoga at home, or at the gym. Any vids you reccomend.  The 90 minute P90x yoga, was kind of boring.  hard, but not sure if the yoga thing is for me.

Just because no one would bite on that comment in the IMTX thread, you're trying to get a response here? 

(okay, I'll go work on my 'participant perspective' now)

No, I just thought it was interesting.  That's all.

Don't you have a bike to setup?

I really think bike volume also helps for running.  As do long(ish) runs the day after a long bike.  I am an n=2 personally.

I think its really tough to start doing yoga with a video and yoga is definately not Tony Horton's strong point. 

I think what you should try to do is drop in on a few classes and get and idea if (and what) you like, then you can get a video for an at home practice that caters better to you.  Most places have a beginner rate or a beginner card you can buy just to sample classes.  If you were west of the river, I wold suggest West Hartford Yoga.

Also, if you're interested I'd suggest this workshop:

http://www.westhartfordyoga.com/whywork/w_barnard.htm

Its involves power, yin and restorative and will give you a good view of three very different styles in one workshop.  Plus Kevin is a fantastic instructor (Shaun and I will be attending).

Just curious.....

Do you all swim year round?  I'm really finding it hard to dig up the motivation to get to the pool 2 x a week.  That was my goal for the off season, but now I'm thinking I didn't take enough time off.  I seem to be able to jump right back into it easily, so perhaps I would benefit from more time away??  I don't know.  The other part of me says that I need to keep working on form, and what better time to do it than the off season? 

What do you all say on the matter?

So I'm thinking of getting my USAT level 1 certification this year (in either Charlotte or Fort Lauderdale).  I'm not sure how useful the Level 1 course is going to be, but it seems like a good thing to have.

Thoughts?

So I'm thinking of getting my USAT level 1 certification this year (in either Charlotte or Fort Lauderdale).  I'm not sure how useful the Level 1 course is going to be, but it seems like a good thing to have.

Thoughts?

Are you also getting your spin certification at the same?  Complete waste of time unless you intend to become a triathlon coach and feel a bogus certification will help you get clients. 

I agree its a bogus certification but its a "checked box" and I eventually want to get into coaching (I would love to run a race management company and coach).  Unfortunately people think the certification means something.  Once I have it, its easy to maintain and if it fits into the schedule, its seems like I should just get it done.

I agree its a bogus certification but its a "checked box" and I eventually want to get into coaching (I would love to run a race management company and coach).  Unfortunately people think the certification means something.  Once I have it, its easy to maintain and if it fits into the schedule, its seems like I should just get it done.

Pretty much.  You can put a title after your name and it gives you credence to the generally uninformed. 

Since I have a LLM, I make people refer to me as Master Attorney.

Since the law degree is a J.D., does that mean we should call you Master Doctor?

Since the law degree is a J.D., does that mean we should call you Master Doctor?