Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 23)

I have my 1st tri next Sunday, a little 5k on 8/23, then another sprint tri on Sept. 21.  I'm planning to do a run/bike series (the "Chilly Cheeks") in Dec., Jan., and Feb., each 4 mi. run and 10 mi. bike in a variety of configurations and regardless of the weather.  I'm also seriously considering the Zion HM in March and maybe a 56 flight stair climb in Feb.  Next summer, I'm going to do 2 sprints and an Oly.  Haven't figured out which ones yet other than the Boulder Sunrise in June.

As for goals, I really need to strengthen my L hip, which is still weak as a result of 2 surgeries.  Doing that will definitely help with swimming and cycling.  I also want to do some Pilates to increase core strength, and increase distance and speed in all 3 disciplines.  I'm going to join a running club in Oct. and start going to a semi-coached swim conditioning class sometime in there for the distance/speed goals.

As I write all this out, it looks really ambitious, at least for me.  I feel like I'll need to do something 6 day a week all winter to accomplish everything.  Not sure I can manage all that, but between a motivated friend and DH, who wants to get more active again, I'm hoping I can do it.  We'll see....

My journey has taken a little detour with surgery and everything. Then, I got bit by a bug or something and have had serious wanderlust. I'm not joking. I have this desire to be out in nature that I just cannot ignore. So, I've been doing a lot of hiking and exploring. I still have run every day and my running fitness makes me able to cover a lot of ground but it hasn't been the kind of running (in combination with the surgery) that will product a HM I would love.

So, that being said, I decided to drop the summer HM and just launch right into marathon training then maybe do a HM about 6-8 weeks out from the actual marathon. I think that will be more helpful in terms of giving me feedback on my marathon training. 

I am racing in the regional 10K road championship this weekend, which will more or less kick off my marathon training. I'm still not totally where I want to be running fitness-wise, but it will be a good check in.

I'm going to multi-task marathon training and cross country racing. Cross country did some things for my running strength (mental and physical) that nothing else has replicated. So, hopefully I can harness that (and not burn out!) This is partially why I am giving myself a summer pass on my running and caving to my wanderlust. What I see happening is a hard cross country race (or practice) on Saturdays followed by long, marathon specific runs on Sundays.

I'm open to hear any feedback on this, too. But that's kind of where I am at right now. 

I think those are fantastic goals! It's ambitious but I don't think it's too much. 

6 days a week isn't over the top either. It's not like you have to go all out every day. Even if you are just doing some small hip strengthening exercises one day, it's better than nothing and relates directly to your goals. 

Has the Octoberfest tri sold out?

I think following your heart/interest for the summer is very smart. I think it will help you to refresh and settle in to XC/Marathon training rested and ready. You did some amazing things last year in XC and learned a lot about your strength and tenacity. That probably helped you run through the ick for Boston. My two cents (worth less than that probably) is that you've got a great plan!

I think following your heart/interest for the summer is very smart. I think it will help you to refresh and settle in to XC/Marathon training rested and ready. You did some amazing things last year in XC and learned a lot about your strength and tenacity. That probably helped you run through the ick for Boston. My two cents (worth less than that probably) is that you've got a great plan!

Went for my first outside run in...almost two months?  Anyway, dropped off T and temp said 90*. I thought Cool! (literally)  Ran a couple of errands and came home to get ready. Did a 5k with a park stop for Mak. It felt so stinkin' HOT. I was completely dripping. Got home and checked weather thinking it must be over 100. LOL  Nope... 93 with feel of 106. My hat is off to you crazy easterners.

Gotta get to gym for a swim. Will catch up when I get home.

Nope.  There are 163 spots left.  Yesterday there were 172 or something like that so it's filling up.  Still thinking about doing it despite the price?

Thank you! It's nice to have my feelings validated. 

I was really beating myself up about running not quite being #1 on my list for the rest of summer. But I have always told myself that the most important part of all this is being happy, so, that is what I am going to do. 

I'd also like some wins on the running front (more figurative than literal) as I feel I have been bumping along the bottom. So, hopefully those will come this fall/winter. 

My journey has taken a little detour with surgery and everything. Then, I got bit by a bug or something and have had serious wanderlust. I'm not joking. I have this desire to be out in nature that I just cannot ignore. So, I've been doing a lot of hiking and exploring. I still have run every day and my running fitness makes me able to cover a lot of ground but it hasn't been the kind of running (in combination with the surgery) that will product a HM I would love.

So, that being said, I decided to drop the summer HM and just launch right into marathon training then maybe do a HM about 6-8 weeks out from the actual marathon. I think that will be more helpful in terms of giving me feedback on my marathon training. 

I am racing in the regional 10K road championship this weekend, which will more or less kick off my marathon training. I'm still not totally where I want to be running fitness-wise, but it will be a good check in.

I'm going to multi-task marathon training and cross country racing. Cross country did some things for my running strength (mental and physical) that nothing else has replicated. So, hopefully I can harness that (and not burn out!) This is partially why I am giving myself a summer pass on my running and caving to my wanderlust. What I see happening is a hard cross country race (or practice) on Saturdays followed by long, marathon specific runs on Sundays.

I'm open to hear any feedback on this, too. But that's kind of where I am at right now. 

I have my 1st tri next Sunday, a little 5k on 8/23, then another sprint tri on Sept. 21.  I'm planning to do a run/bike series (the "Chilly Cheeks") in Dec., Jan., and Feb., each 4 mi. run and 10 mi. bike in a variety of configurations and regardless of the weather.  I'm also seriously considering the Zion HM in March and maybe a 56 flight stair climb in Feb.  Next summer, I'm going to do 2 sprints and an Oly.  Haven't figured out which ones yet other than the Boulder Sunrise in June.

As for goals, I really need to strengthen my L hip, which is still weak as a result of 2 surgeries.  Doing that will definitely help with swimming and cycling.  I also want to do some Pilates to increase core strength, and increase distance and speed in all 3 disciplines.  I'm going to join a running club in Oct. and start going to a semi-coached swim conditioning class sometime in there for the distance/speed goals.

As I write all this out, it looks really ambitious, at least for me.  I feel like I'll need to do something 6 day a week all winter to accomplish everything.  Not sure I can manage all that, but between a motivated friend and DH, who wants to get more active again, I'm hoping I can do it.  We'll see....

Yeah, I told DH I was going to ask you about it again. Does it at least have a good festival at the finish? Or a ticket to an Oktoberfest in town somewhere?

Yeah, I told DH I was going to ask you about it again. Does it at least have a good festival at the finish? Or a ticket to an Oktoberfest in town somewhere?

I'd also like some wins on the running front (more figurative than literal) as I feel I have been bumping along the bottom. So, hopefully those will come this fall/winter. 

I'm hiding cause I haven't written my RR yet...but my goals are to have a fitness assessment done to address muscle imbalances and then strength train to fix 'em.  And I am still chasing a sub 2 HM.  Pending this tendinitis, that will hopefully happen in November.  

I like everyone elses goals so far.  Mary, 6 days a week becomes second nature in a very short period of time  

ETA: Oh.  and the IM next year has moved from Boulder/Mt. T to Copenhagen.... 

Woo hoo!  IM Copenhagen sounds like so much fun!  I hear that the support on the run is fantastic!

I have been strongly encouraged to keep my triathlons in North America.  DH says that running events on other continents are OK though.

Agility events abound in Europe...

In other words, is beer involved? 

Don't know, but it's probably a pretty safe bet.  It's illegal to use "Oktoberfest" in the name without providing beer, isn't it?   If there is, you can have mine.  I can't stand the stuff.  Hard cider, on the other hand....

In other words, is beer involved? 

BT has been a major pain for me this week.  It really doesn't like my Chromebook and I have no idea what's going on.

Today was the first real workout I've done in any time.  I went to the 8:30 am Hot House yoga class.  I can tell it's been almost 3 months since my last class!  I have 15 more visits that I need to use by the middle of November, so I should start going more often.

I don't feel like doing much else.  I'm in a serious funk.  I also think I'm getting a little sick this week.  My chest has been kind of tight and I've been coughing, but it's all dry and that's the only symptom.  Weird.

Woo hoo!  IM Copenhagen sounds like so much fun!  I hear that the support on the run is fantastic!

I have been strongly encouraged to keep my triathlons in North America.  DH says that running events on other continents are OK though.