Jsnowash (Jenny)'s Mentor Group - CLOSED! (Page 23)

Great news on passing the exam -- congrats!

I put in an order for Flo wheels also (60 up front and 90 in the rear as recommended).  Haven't found out what # I am yet though my cc was charged.  Hoping I get it before Rev3 in June but at a minimum prior to Lake Placid.  I'm also eyeing a new bike purchase for this year to go with the new wheels (like you at least I will look fast as I get passed on the bike haha).

Today was going to be a semi long run day but woke up to a surprise 4" snowfall last night so I may be stuck on the treadmill.  Pool might be closed tonight too so I may have to hop back up on the trainer.  Really hate missing my Friday swim though...

Congrats on passing...sounds like you're moving forward.

I'm bummed on two fronts...my right shoulder is killing me. It;s been bothering me on and off for a couple of weeks and I had just chalked it up to finally getting back into a regular swimming routine, but this week it's killing me.  It's feels like something isn't moving right in the rotator cup and I have a shooting pain/cramping down my bicep.  Ugh!  Even running on the treadmill this morning hurt.  I did get in a little brick (30 minutes on stationary bike and 30 minutes on treadmill)  Funny...I so used to just getting up at 5 and dressed and out the door, it wasn't until I pulled my car out that it saw it was snowing!!  I wasn't even sure the gym would be open, but it was and it was empty for once!  Has anyone else done the espresso bikes ...they have computer monitors that simulate an actual ride.  It was fun except I found the bike itself very uncomfortable..set is more like a touring bike and you're on your sit-bone a lot.

On the second front--I've officially gained 5 pounds since xmas!! I'm so mad at myself!  I got to get this nutrition part down I'm so sick of working off the weight during the season to gain it all back and start again.  I am still 10 lbs lighter than last year, but I just want to be done with the yo-yoing. I carry most of my weight in my belly and I hate it!  I loaded the Lose-it app back on my phone to try and see where I'm going wrong!  

My vent for the week...weekend looks like skiing tomorrow (if I can still move my arm/shoulder) and a 6-8 mile run on Sunday.  I can't believe it was almost 60 on Thursday and now we've got snow....

I guess I am lucky compared to a few of you in that we have gale force winds...but no snow.

This has been an interesting week training wise.  I taught last Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and this morning.  So I've been very active in the gym though it wasn't all exactly "tri specific" training.

I've got my half mary tomorrow.  I'm not holding out for anything spectatular.  I haven't really been running as much as I should have been, my foot and my hips are sore, and I have a feeling it's going to be cold. 

I have an opportunity to pick up a third program at the gym.  It's a core program, and while I think I would enjoy teaching it, I think I have officially turned the corner where I want to be outside training for my tri's instead of inside the gym training with other people.  Don't get me wrong, I love my second job...but race season is coming and though you wouldn't know it by my training logs, I am fired up as ever to go start racing.

Thanks for all the motivation guys...reading what you all are up to helps me stay focused on what I need to be doing.

Oh no! Get well!  

Not you too! I hope you heal up quickly.  

cdban66 - 2012-02-24 4:57 AM

jsnowash - 2012-02-24 6:09 AM

cdban66 - 2012-02-23 2:20 PM

jsnowash - 2012-02-22 3:42 PM Thanks, Chris! Completed and sent off my final exam today... should have results by tomorrow. Wish me luck! Next week I'll begin the triathlon coaching cert!

You don't need luck, I'm sure you did great. And you are already off to the next certification? Wow, you don't let any grass grow under your feet, huh?

Passed! Yes - on to the next certification.... I got a late start to all this -- gotta catch up!! The tri coaching cert is the one I REALLY want, anyway, but thought the PT course would be good background info. What's everybody up to these days? I seem to have somehow strained my anterior tibialis and that has had me side-lined a bit for the past several days, which is a bummer, because I was supposed to be starting official IM training.... It's the strangest thing -- I've never really had pain in this area before, and this is pretty intense at times. It seems to be getting better, but I think I really need to take a few days completely off of biking and running to help it resolve. So I guess I'll hit the pool today, I may try some aqua jogging in addition to the swim and see how that feels. My birthday was a few days ago, and I got my present yesterday -- I got in on the first order of Flo race wheels! My present won't arrive at my door for another few months, though.... but I'm looking forward to racing on them. At least I'll LOOK fast! Anybody have anything exciting on tap this weekend?

Awesome deal on passing, CONGRATULATIONS! And congrats on the wheels, they really do seem to be all the buzz here. Take care of the leg, a little rest now will pay off big time down the road. I have a long run, 12 miles, on Saturday morning with my sister. Sunday is a group ride, probably about 30 miles. I may ride over to the meetup area, which is an additional 15 miles, there and back. I sorely need a weekend like this to hopefully break me out of the funk I'm in. I skipped my morning run today and have been eating like a horse lately. I gotta stop the downward spiral before it really gets a head of steam going. Enjoy the weekend everyone

Wow! Busy, busy! That looks like a good training weekend!

You have to go with your gut. If your heart is saying to spend your time and energy on you, the do it. It will be worth it, whatever you decide. 

Jenny-congrats on passing the test, and on the new wheels. Happy Belated Birthday!

Add me to the sick/injured list. Nothing major, just an ear infection and sinus infection. Started some antibiotics today so I should be up and at 'em again by next week. I gave myself permission to skip today's workout. maybe tomorrow's too. Then again, I missed one this week already, so maybe I better get on the trainer tomorrow. 

I hope everyone's weekends are/were good. 

Officially diagnosed with rotator cup tendonitis!  But the doctor is very encouraging and says I shouldn't have to give up swimming, but just don't push through the pain.  Figure I'll be doing a lot of kickboard drills and easy 30 minute swims for the next month while I figure out how to fit 2-3 PT sessions a week into my schedule.  I was relieved that it wasn't anything more serious plus he said there's no arthritis or calcification in my shoulder (my mother's side has a history of server arthritis!)  

So..on the flip side the dr. appt.  took a lot out of my day-off and I was hoping to get a ride outside today (it's 50 here in CT with some ugly weather heading up this week).  2 hour trainer ride tonight..whoo hoo...anybody recommend a good movie?  Watched Hangover 2 last week.  Thinking about Warrior...looks very Rocky-esque, might inspire me.

Other good news to report...since it's been such a crudy winter..I only have to work the mountain one more weekend...I can finally get some training time on the weekends!  

Thanks for the links...I think I also might succumb to the thumb first...have to pay attention in my next swim. Not sure I'm going to swim anymore this week.  My first PT session is on Friday and I did what I considered an easy 1500m swim thia am and my shoulder is killing me!  Even though the doctor said swimmings OK as long as i"m not in pain (which I"m not..the swim itself feels OK) , I think I'll wait to talk to the PT...I don't want this to get any worse!

Highly recommend the movie Warrior...forget triathlon -- MMA is just insane, but it's a very inspriational movie and made a 2 hour ride (actually 2:14..long movie) very easy!!

Jenny -- I'm glad your IM training is going well so far.

I did a 45 minute trainer ride last night and this morning. I ran for the first time in a week this afternoon and followed that with a swim session with my 11 year old. So far, so good.

I've also decided to quit part of my job -- I have been part time faculty/part time administration for the past five years. Of course that really ends up being full time faculty/full time administration. I just can't take it anymore. I think the stress is one reason I've been sick off and on for the last two months. I'm going to go back to full-time teaching in the fall. My boss is trying to talk me out of it, but I'm going to try to remain firm. I'll miss the money, but I need to stay healthy.

Chris -- thanks for the messages to everyone. I needed a kick to get back into the group. Since I haven't been training much this week, I didn't feel being on the site much.

Good job on the run -- you are my hero if you can sit through an eight hour hair appointment. I start getting antsy after about 30 minutes.