BamaDC's Mentor Group v3.0 - CLOSED (Page 22)

cornfed - 2011-02-21 7:56 AM How was everyone's week?


I'll freely admit that I'm asking as an excuse to brag a bit.  My swimming is only doing slightly better than biking but I'm very happy with my running.  I'm 4 weeks out from my half marathon and I've had a couple of really great runs, including a fantastic 12 mile run yesterday!

titeloops - 2011-02-21 3:52 PM S: 4800y 1:43
B: 110m  5:50
R: 20m    3:00
My biggest week of the year so far.


Can I whine for a few minutes. Where can I find a few more hours in the day? I wanna ride 3 days a week, run 4 days, and now my swim coach wants me to start swimming masters 3 times a week. (I really need to do this, as I can gain lots of time in the water) I would also like to do core 3 days a week, strength train maybe twice a week, and mix in a day or two of yoga. On top of that I own 2 businesses and have 3 kids under 6 years old. WTH?? When does life slow down a little? 

Ok, now that I've bitched a little, any sugestions on how to squeeze it all in? 

LostSheep - 2011-02-21 4:01 PM Got some news from the dr. that I really didn't want to hear...

My right knee has had a little catch in it and been sore these last couple of days. I figured I'd go get it checked before pushing it and luckily I did....sorta.

I have a small bone burr in my right knee (leftover from the previous surgery in 2003) that's causing some inflamation of the cartlidge and tissue. Apparently, there's LOTS of fluid in the knee from the ultrasound they did. She thinks, just this extra running, has finally caught up to it, and it just needs a break.

She's given me a topical NSAID (Pennsaid), and told me to use that, ice, icy hot, etc. 3-5x per day to help get the inflamation out. And I CANNOT RUN for a week. I can ride, but if it swells, that's done too.

Man this stinks! She thinks I'll be okay without having to go in there to file it down, but we won't know this soon. YIKES!!

Backstory: in 2003, I took a nasty fall cracking my kneecap into a few pieces. They kept the biggest piece in there and removed the fragments. At the time, they didn't want to put an artificial one in b/c they believed there was a big enough piece left (xray shows it's pretty good). But it's highly likely they didn't grind the corners down well enough and it's finally catching up to me with the abuse I've put it through...

So, here's to a week to heal!

titeloops - 2011-02-21 2:52 PMWhen does life slow down a little? 

Ok, now that I've bitched a little, any sugestions on how to squeeze it all in? 

sand101 - 2011-02-21 4:49 PM

So go swimming and come ride with us next weekend!  Problem solved. ;-)

sand101 - 2011-02-21 4:57 PM

When you have a vasectomy?

Personally I'd choose swimming over the strength training, core work (swimming *is* core work), or yoga.  But that is my interests, not yours.  You are talking about getting in 17(!) distinct workouts per week.  That's a bunch! 

LostSheep - 2011-02-23 8:01 AM I'm signing up for my first marathon today. The race will be in Oct. The rumor is it'll sell out in 2-3hrs after opening.

I don't think I've been this anxious or nervous in a long time...

LostSheep - 2011-02-21 5:01 PM Got some news from the dr. that I really didn't want to hear...

My right knee has had a little catch in it and been sore these last couple of days. I figured I'd go get it checked before pushing it and luckily I did....sorta.

I have a small bone burr in my right knee (leftover from the previous surgery in 2003) that's causing some inflamation of the cartlidge and tissue. Apparently, there's LOTS of fluid in the knee from the ultrasound they did. She thinks, just this extra running, has finally caught up to it, and it just needs a break.

She's given me a topical NSAID (Pennsaid), and told me to use that, ice, icy hot, etc. 3-5x per day to help get the inflamation out. And I CANNOT RUN for a week. I can ride, but if it swells, that's done too.

Man this stinks! She thinks I'll be okay without having to go in there to file it down, but we won't know this soon. YIKES!!

Backstory: in 2003, I took a nasty fall cracking my kneecap into a few pieces. They kept the biggest piece in there and removed the fragments. At the time, they didn't want to put an artificial one in b/c they believed there was a big enough piece left (xray shows it's pretty good). But it's highly likely they didn't grind the corners down well enough and it's finally catching up to me with the abuse I've put it through...

So, here's to a week to heal!

LostSheep - 2011-02-23 9:01 AM I'm signing up for my first marathon today. The race will be in Oct. The rumor is it'll sell out in 2-3hrs after opening.

I don't think I've been this anxious or nervous in a long time...

pilotzs - 2011-02-23 9:14 AM Anyone signed up for Augusta 70.3 yet?

cornfed - 2011-02-23 10:58 AM

I gave it some serious thought last fall but I think I'm a year out from doing an HIM.  I fell like I have a lot of room for improvement at the shorter distances and I think any improvements I make there will care over when I decide to step up.  Depending how things go this year I'm going to consider a HIM for fall 2012.

LostSheep - 2011-02-23 8:01 AM I'm signing up for my first marathon today. The race will be in Oct. The rumor is it'll sell out in 2-3hrs after opening.

I don't think I've been this anxious or nervous in a long time...

sand101 - 2011-02-23 2:45 PM

Which one?

cornfed - 2011-02-23 10:55 AM

Knee feeling better already? That topical NSAID must really be something! ;-)

LostSheep - 2011-02-23 6:31 PM

Marine Corp Marathon - Oct. 30 

LostSheep - 2011-02-23 7:31 PM

Marine Corp Marathon - Oct. 30 

cornfed - 2011-02-24 7:35 AM

Hey, that's my neck of the woods!  It normally sells out pretty fast.  Let me know if you get it.  I'll come cheer for you (assuming I can find you among the 3 million other people running).

LostSheep - 2011-02-24 7:17 PM Marine Corps Marathon just sold out in 28hrs 4mins. WOW.