SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED (Page 215)

fattyfatfat - 2010-03-30 8:46 AM

just to be clear, a usat race (director) can only do this with written approval from usat received prior to the race.  they can't just go changing rules.

edit to add and not directed at you tony... i'd like to see an example of this happening.  show me one and i'll show you an rd with a lot of other things he/she needs to worry about.  

Tobey91 - 2010-03-30 9:41 AM

Short version:

Kim continues to be a ROCK STAR.

Sam and Tony had a great weekend, with Sam getting a podium finish on a great run.

Some pic were posted of a tri with an indoor pool swim.  Some funny ones including a guy who wore a snorkel.  Posts about whether the snorkel is legal.  Then posts about reading the rules and athlete's guide.  Posts about knowing the rules.  Posts about the fact that shoes not allowed to be clipped on at Lonestar.

Trevor George and John going back and forth with one another about editing each other's posts and who is slower to respond with a quick retort to the other. 

I think that catches you up since the weekend.  Sorry if I missed anything/anyone.

TrevorC - 2010-03-30 12:18 PM
Don't lump me in with those 2!!
I was the one posting pics of guys with snorkels!

SSMinnow - 2010-03-30 2:25 PM Hey, thanks for the update...I was pretty lost over the exchanges that started last night and then gave up!!

I realize I am jumping the gun, but tomorrow is a rest day (yes, I know another one) and a travel day for me so I won't be around much.....the highlight of my month of course was returning to the running world....hope to continue that trend into April.  And I swear if I don't get my bike(s) out soon it they will disown me.

March's totals:
Bike:	26h 25m  - 498.1 Mi
Run:	13h 28m 14s  - 89.25 Mi
Swim:	17h 44m 27s  - 41900 Yd
Strength:	3h 45m

gdale - 2010-03-30 2:01 PM

Looks a little light...I think you need to step it up a little!

SSMinnow - 2010-03-30 3:05 PM I was thinking the same thing...the month had 31 days and I am basically flat to last month where I took two weeks of vacation. My coach must be sleeping on the job!  Such a smarty pants!

SSMinnow - 2010-03-30 3:05 PM I was thinking the same thing...the month had 31 days and I am basically flat to last month where I took two weeks of vacation. My coach must be sleeping on the job!  Such a smarty pants!

Jeepguy2358 - 2010-03-30 5:54 PM Hey everyone!  Hopefully I can get back to the comp a little more regularly.  I finally have some more help at work.  It's tough working 14 hour days and training.  Doesn't leave much time to check in.  

I return begging for some advice.  First off, back up to one week ago yesterday.  I had a decent ride (easy 35 miles) and swim (1500m).  Felt great.  Woke up Tuesday morning and could not walk - literally.  I felt like somebody was stabbing my left knee with a knife.  I could not move!  Finally it loosened up a bit and I could get around.  During the middle of the day, I was fine.  Back to normal.  I had a run scheduled that evening.  It went great - 5 miles pain free.  Wednesday morning, again, I could not walk same pain.  This time the pain stuck around all day.  I got on the phone with my sports doc at 7 pm, he told me he would meet me at his office.  He twisted, turned, pushed and poked but could not simulate the pain.  Same thing from a buddy of his who is a PT that came by- nothing.  We tried X rays.  Showed nothing.  Everything looked great.   Instead of going with an MRI,  because of the cost, he wanted to wait it out.  A combination of scaling back the training and ibuprofen were his recommendations.   They both seemed to think it could be a slight tear on the outer part of the meniscus, but should heal itself.  He actually said I can still bike and run, but avoid any twisting.  It has now been a week and I don't know what to do.  I can navigate steps and inclines without any pain.  I got on the trainer yesterday to test it out-  30 minutes with no pain.  I had a great swim yesterday too and could feel it every once in a while when I would forget not to kick. 

I guess now, my question is - should I try running.  I am scared to for two reasons.  #1 it could be painful (but I can tough that out) #2  If it hurts, I go with an MRI which shows a tear that needs surgery.  End result - I have to pull out of IMLOO.  My other dilemma - Begin IM training in two weeks without much run base but could be fully healed or start running to build up the base.  What should I do?

Since this has been on my mind has been on this I have weighed other options.  I thought about the MRI sooner than later if it hurts and could consider the B2B full.  I just always wanted my first IM to be M Dot event.  Thanks in advance for any advice / experiences you can share.  I'm pretty bummed right now.

SSMinnow -   You wouldn't have the guts to reach out the Steve..

Havin'Fun - 2010-03-30 6:22 PM Sorry Chris, hate to hear this.
I think I would go right to the MRI since time is so important with Louisville on the radar.
Hopefully the MRI will give you the info you need to make the decision.
Good luck!

SSMinnow - 2010-03-31 5:36 AM

For those of us still waiting to have that fun, what's the one thought or strategy that you are going to take into your next race to make yourself bullet proof?

Jeepguy2358 - 2010-03-31 6:16 AM

Thanks for the advice.  I have made the decision to go ahead and suck it up and get the info I need with an MRI.  Actually, it works out quite well.  I contacted my insurance company yesterday to get the details of what is covered.  They told me that if I could get an MRI done in the doc's office (like my x-rays), it would just cost me my copay ($45).  I'm there.  Contacting my doc today to set it up.  My hesitation was that I seem to be improving everyday.  If I just wait a little longer, I might be back to 100%.  I think I am going to give the treadmill a shot today and see what happens.  Wish me luck!

SSMinnow - 2010-03-31 5:36 AM

For those of us still waiting to have that fun, what's the one thought or strategy that you are going to take into your next race to make yourself bullet proof?