Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! (Page 24)

Originally posted by Micawber

Originally posted by ceilidh

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

So...I have gone completely AWOL on the Tri training. 

I quit the TriDot plans about 3 weeks into it after my second injury.  I haven't hurt myself in 6 years with the sport other than one sprained ankle and races.  Races don't count because I am trying to kill myself there and ankles are just bad luck. So with pulling things twice in three weeks I pulled the plug and went back to the beginning to start over at day 1 of another plan. 

I didn't stick to that either.  We have a cold snap that made it hard to get out for a week then I moved which threw me off for another week.  So I now have been in the new home for almost two weeks.  I don't have a place to swim yet and I don't have a place to ride my bike map out yet other than the indoor trainer.  Every time I see a trainer ride on my "plan" I find myself wishing I was running outside in the beautiful weather that we are having.  So I keep skipping my bike ride to go running.  I was justifying that to keep motivated I have to do what I enjoy and right now it is running.  So my running is going great but my bike fitness is going down the drain and I have never had any swim fitness.  So..I guess I need to decide if I want to race this spring or not.  If not I will keep running like an antelope and ride and add cycling and swimming back in when I get tired of running every day.   

If I decided to race the Cap Tex Tri in Austin, TX on Memorial Day in 12 weeks is looking like a good option.  I forgot how much races cost though.  $150 for an Olympic race.  Last year I was doing no-frills duathlons that had about 30 people participating and they were only $45.  No Tee shirt, not metal, but we got great support on the course, chipped timing, USAT certified results, etc.  The past 5-6 years I got free 5K races through the Choctaw Nation Community Wellness plan.  It looks like running events are about $45 here too. 

So...I am a little gun shy on racing because I am in a new area and don't know what races are good, I am not at the top of my game with training, big races are still being canceled, and I haven't figured out where to get race discount codes and sweetheart deal on registrations pricing yet. So...just training for the fun of training is where I am at right now.  

Maybe embrace the "running is my jam" situation this spring and do a few running events?

I'm glad to hear that you are safely moved and I hope that you avoided that power outage mess.

all of this!

X2! I'm very much in favor of listening to your body and congratulate you on pulling the plug on a program that may have been hurting you. This past year calls for extraordinary measures and if running is what works for you now, go with it. On the vaccine front, I just got booked for a first shot tomorrow. I'm not sure if the brand I'm getting is good for 5G though.

agree with everyone about embracing the run and get back to cycling and swimming when you want. Janyne, Melanie, and I pulled the plug on our spring HIM for various reasons and I can’t say I’m sad about not doing all that training!

Originally posted by Micawber

Originally posted by ceilidh

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

....Every time I see a trainer ride on my "plan" I find myself wishing I was running outside in the beautiful weather that we are having.  So I keep skipping my bike ride to go running.  I was justifying, that to keep motivated, I have to do what I enjoy; and right now it is running...

...So...just training for the fun of training is where I am at right now.  

Maybe embrace the "running is my jam" situation this spring and do a few running events?

I'm glad to hear that you are safely moved and I hope that you avoided that power outage mess.

all of this!

X2! I'm very much in favor of listening to your body and congratulate you on pulling the plug on a program that may have been hurting you. This past year calls for extraordinary measures and if running is what works for you now, go with it. On the vaccine front, I just got booked for a first shot tomorrow. I'm not sure if the brand I'm getting is good for 5G though.

Well, I heard from a childhood friend today.  He just completed his 2nd Virtual Marathon.  His first one four months ago did go as planned and so he picked me and my brother's brain for tips and said that everything he tried worked like a charm and he broke his marathon PR by 30 minutes this week.  So...I totally am feeling like I need to run a marathon now.  I think I want to do another Triathlon more though.  I did a virtual 70.3 triathlon last September which was a really good feeling, but it has been 18 months since I did my last Triathlon race so I am thinking that I should get back in the game and get ready to do the Olympic or Sprint race in Austin in 12 weeks. I can build on a running base though.  I have done that before starting with big run volume then slowly decreasing the running miles as I increase the bike and swim volume.  

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

Originally posted by Micawber

Originally posted by ceilidh

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

....Every time I see a trainer ride on my "plan" I find myself wishing I was running outside in the beautiful weather that we are having.  So I keep skipping my bike ride to go running.  I was justifying, that to keep motivated, I have to do what I enjoy; and right now it is running...

...So...just training for the fun of training is where I am at right now.  

Maybe embrace the "running is my jam" situation this spring and do a few running events?

I'm glad to hear that you are safely moved and I hope that you avoided that power outage mess.

all of this!

X2! I'm very much in favor of listening to your body and congratulate you on pulling the plug on a program that may have been hurting you. This past year calls for extraordinary measures and if running is what works for you now, go with it. On the vaccine front, I just got booked for a first shot tomorrow. I'm not sure if the brand I'm getting is good for 5G though.

  Thanks!

Well, I heard from a childhood friend today.  He just completed his 2nd Virtual Marathon.  His first one four months ago did go as planned and so he picked me and my brother's brain for tips and said that everything he tried worked like a charm and he broke his marathon PR by 30 minutes this week.  So...I totally am feeling like I need to run a marathon now.

Dooo Eeeettt!!!!

Just don't kill yourself in the process.  I mean, vomiting off the bike is not where it's at.  Maybe an FTP test is in order (depressing, I know!)?  If you decide to target some Olympic and Sprint tris and then a fall marathon, maybe be just a tiny bit more gradual ramping up the bike?  Just saying!

Just don't kill yourself in the process.  I mean, vomiting off the bike is not where it's at.  Maybe an FTP test is in order (depressing, I know!)?  If you decide to target some Olympic and Sprint tris and then a fall marathon, maybe be just a tiny bit more gradual ramping up the bike?  Just saying!

Ya...350 Watts on the bike trainer and me have not been getting along lately.  I did a FTP test 3 weeks ago and was down about 40 Watts from where I was last June.  That was also down from where I was in the Pre-season last year, but right about where I was in the pre-season two years ago.  So I am not in a terrible stop and if I bring some consistency back the bike am sure that I will be fine in a few weeks.

Oh no! Heal swiftly.

This morning I did a 60-minute tempo ride on the bike trainer instead of the high intensity intervals that Coach Chad at TrainerRoads had in my plan the two previous times on the intervals workouts 3-4 reps in and then coming off the bike trainer feeling woozy.  I think I will focus on the tempo work for a while before visiting the high-intensity stuff again.    

Originally posted by ceilidh

Originally posted by marysia83Proof of life!I had an unexpected surgery last week. I had a huge cyst on my ovary, which caused it to twist and hurt like labor. Also, it was so big it blocked the blood flow and my ovary died. Thus, it had to be removed as well.I am feeling fine now, but the first week of recovery was awful! I had a lot of morphine give that day, plus anastesia, and it took a while to get out of my system. I feel sorry for addicted people and what they go through during the withdrawals... I don't blame them for taking more drugs - just to nit feel like a complete crap... I could not even think of anything positive or "tomorrow will be a better day" things - and they probably have it worse, especially when they don't have things to floorish their lives like I do - kids, sports, etc...It also made me appreciate health workers more and more (I have always appreciated them, but there is always a room for more appreciation!), and have more respect for life an its circumstances. I was in a lot of pain despite two doses of morphine. I don't even want to imagine people who suffer more pain, people in places without proper care and morphine supplies... It really made meappreciate more all the things I have.I obviously cannot exercise... Which made me sad because of my ultra race in April. I am hoping they will move my registration to next year or another year. it was not that expensive, but it's a second race I paid for and cannot participate in (the first one was cancelled due to Covid).Those of you who have had minor surgeries - or have some experiences - when is it wise to start running again? I know each body is different, and it depends on the surgery, and what the doctor said (I have an appointment next week), and everyone recovers in a different way... But wanted to have a general idea if it's months or weeks.I hope everyone is doing well, i will read some previous posts in a moment

what an awful experience! I am in awe that you are focused on others less fortunate while still being in pain. I have no advice on recovery times, but I hope you are on your feet soon!

yes, so sorry you went through this! The only surgery I’ve has is shoulder surgery and I imagine recovery for it is different from what you went through. 

It may give you some comfort to hear that 3 of my family members who had moderna had no side effects besides the sore arm. I wont tell you what the 4th person went through

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by ceilidh

Originally posted by marysia83Proof of life!I had an unexpected surgery last week. I had a huge cyst on my ovary, which caused it to twist and hurt like labor. Also, it was so big it blocked the blood flow and my ovary died. Thus, it had to be removed as well.I am feeling fine now, but the first week of recovery was awful! I had a lot of morphine give that day, plus anastesia, and it took a while to get out of my system. I feel sorry for addicted people and what they go through during the withdrawals... I don't blame them for taking more drugs - just to nit feel like a complete crap... I could not even think of anything positive or "tomorrow will be a better day" things - and they probably have it worse, especially when they don't have things to floorish their lives like I do - kids, sports, etc...It also made me appreciate health workers more and more (I have always appreciated them, but there is always a room for more appreciation!), and have more respect for life an its circumstances. I was in a lot of pain despite two doses of morphine. I don't even want to imagine people who suffer more pain, people in places without proper care and morphine supplies... It really made meappreciate more all the things I have.I obviously cannot exercise... Which made me sad because of my ultra race in April. I am hoping they will move my registration to next year or another year. it was not that expensive, but it's a second race I paid for and cannot participate in (the first one was cancelled due to Covid).Those of you who have had minor surgeries - or have some experiences - when is it wise to start running again? I know each body is different, and it depends on the surgery, and what the doctor said (I have an appointment next week), and everyone recovers in a different way... But wanted to have a general idea if it's months or weeks.I hope everyone is doing well, i will read some previous posts in a moment

what an awful experience! I am in awe that you are focused on others less fortunate while still being in pain. I have no advice on recovery times, but I hope you are on your feet soon!

yes, so sorry you went through this! The only surgery I’ve has is shoulder surgery and I imagine recovery for it is different from what you went through. 

Ouch, this sounds like no joke at all! My thoughts and prayers are with you. The only surgery I have have is when my gall bladder was taken out and a hernia repaired, and there is NO WAY to compare that to yours. I know I was up and back at it in less than a week. I would hope that your doc would tell you that you need much more time off.

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by marysia83 Proof of life! I had an unexpected surgery last week. I had a huge cyst on my ovary, which caused it to twist and hurt like labor. Also, it was so big it blocked the blood flow and my ovary died. Thus, it had to be removed as well. I am feeling fine now, but the first week of recovery was awful! I had a lot of morphine give that day, plus anastesia, and it took a while to get out of my system. I feel sorry for addicted people and what they go through during the withdrawals... I don't blame them for taking more drugs - just to nit feel like a complete crap... I could not even think of anything positive or "tomorrow will be a better day" things - and they probably have it worse, especially when they don't have things to floorish their lives like I do - kids, sports, etc... It also made me appreciate health workers more and more (I have always appreciated them, but there is always a room for more appreciation!), and have more respect for life an its circumstances. I was in a lot of pain despite two doses of morphine. I don't even want to imagine people who suffer more pain, people in places without proper care and morphine supplies... It really made meappreciate more all the things I have. I obviously cannot exercise... Which made me sad because of my ultra race in April. I am hoping they will move my registration to next year or another year. it was not that expensive, but it's a second race I paid for and cannot participate in (the first one was cancelled due to Covid). Those of you who have had minor surgeries - or have some experiences - when is it wise to start running again? I know each body is different, and it depends on the surgery, and what the doctor said (I have an appointment next week), and everyone recovers in a different way... But wanted to have a general idea if it's months or weeks. I hope everyone is doing well, i will read some previous posts in a moment

Wow, what an ordeal!  I'm glad you are through the worst of it and I wish you speedy healing.  Take care.

x2 - i imagine your abdomen needs some significant healing. Would check with the doctor and see about rehab resources or maybe even a physio, depending. You want to have your sporty life back! 

Good morning, Manatees!

Sending healing thoughts your way, Marysia.  I hope the hives are gone now, Robin K-C. Good seeing you last Friday, Robin P.  I hope that you are setting into your new home, Curtis.

Kevin and I had a good time in WNC last weekend.  We rode in Bent Creek on Friday and met up with Robin and Jim afterward.  It was a gem of  a day.

I had another good ride on Saturday. Kevin made his ride "epic" and ended up in urgent care.  He was going through a boggy area on a single track and hit a submerged branch just wrong.  Don't worry!  The bike is OK!  Kevin cut his knee and ended up with three stitches.  He's on the DL -- well, off the bike -- for 10-14 days. The doctor there (and here) don't want him tearing the owie opened with the constant pedaling.  I'm pretty sure that he'll be climbing the walls by the time this is over.  (In other Kevin health news, he has his first vaccine shot tomorrow.)

With Kevin on the DL after Saturday's incident,  I tried to be nice yesterday and take the Aspero out on a road ride.  I was reminded that slick tires are used on roads for a reason.

I have many questions! related to mixed surface events like BWR where they are 70-80% on pavement. How do you decide on tire choice? Do you use your gravel bike for the 20 miles of gravel or would you be better of on a road bike for the 50+ miles of pavement?  

I saw an interview that Ted King ran 30s at BWR and also that he ran Bon Jon Pass (35s) at BWR but Asheville is not San Diego and I'm no Ted King ;-)

I'm glad Kevin and the bike are ok!

I have no answer for you regarding tire choice, but I am curious if your Aspero has the same tires as mine -Donnelly 40 x 700. The tread is gripping on the side, but (supposedly) the direction of the tread down the center makes for smoother running on pavement. I've only ridden short distances on the rode and they felt ok, but in addition to it being a short ride, it was flat so my "this isn't bad" feeling may not hold for longer and or hilly rides!