SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 244)

Suzy, nice job on the Oly.  I really don't think there's anyone that doesn't KNOW you are absolutely prepared for the HIM.

Tracy, way to break in the new bike.  John, thanks for correcting her post!

Andy, glad you're feeling better.  Hope things settle down. 

Does anyone know anything about, ever dealt with, or used Voltaren Gel?  Is a topical NSAID designed for OsteoArthritis, but our doctor gave it to Robin for other joint issues.  It's great for muscle aches as well and the doc said it would be fine to use it sparingly for such things.

Sam

Just a heads up...wanted to let you know that Tony and the gang managed to stay out of jail or any kind of trouble for that matter their first night here in Alabama.  And in true Southern fashion, we were sittin' around barefooted with some banjos playing in the background waiting for their arrival earlier today.

Really enjoyed meeting Tony.  I had a few friends ask me who I was with tonight...just told them it was a "friend" that I met on the internet

Careful with those internet relationships.  You see them on the news all the time.

Now that is a taper!

I love it and I love the cause.  Much better than the Krispy Kreme race.

If you are serious let me know.  This is in my backyard - embarrassing as it is......    Iwould recommend the Krispy Kreme challenge as a practice race.

I'm not sure when it is, I don't think they listed the date yet.  Maybe my friend knows..  I'll ask.

Taper week?

That used to be my EVERY WEEK, well minus the running and pumping tires.

Ditto...... Last Tri of the year on Monday as well!! Its a small town sprint.  750m-20k-5k....
15min swim-44min t1+bike+t2-27min run= 1hr 26 min
LETS DO IT ANDY!!!

Hello MG. This AM was my 14th strength session in the past 7 weeks. One exercise that kills me is the V crunches with the FB. Basically, while lying on your back you lift your arms and legs simultaneously and pass a Fit Ball from your arms to your feet, lower your arms and legs and then repeat to pass the ball back to your arms. Well, today it hurt a lot less and I did more continuously (12) then ever before! I am not sure how much the strength exercises are helping, but the core work is definitely helping in the swim and bike.

Also, went for a PM run with NHavin'Fun yesterday. It was great to have the company. Linda's running is a whole level beyond me! She just glides over the ground and carries on a conversation no problem. Looks effortless. I am plodding along huffing and puffing. Myr un has fallen apart. I have decied to venture outside my plan and add more running to get it back.

Getting back to Linda, I have seen her swim at the Smile Train Tri and have ridden with her on a practice run there. It funny that her weakest part (bike) is my best, and her swim and run put me to shame. (Hey lets do this as a team one day!)

Anyway she is doing Ironman Florida nd I know she do awesome! Looking forward to following on the Internet. Linda thats for the company!

Doug

I may not be the right person to answer but this is what I do.  Upon wakeup, 1-2 pieces of toast or 1/2-1 bagel w/ pb and vitamin water usually 2-3 hrs. before race start.  Then about 30 min. before race start, gel, beans or 1/2 a bar depending on my stomach condition and what sounds good w/ some water.  So that's about 300-500 cal. then another 75-150.  I guess I fall in the middle.

That said - I'm happy w/ before the race begins calorie intake, it's during that I drop the ball.

I think my race breakfast may be a little different because I have so frigging long to wait for my swim wave.  I go off at 9.  My thought is that I will probably wake up and eat a boiled egg and a oatmeal w/banana which would be about  or 5 hrs before race.  Closer to time, I will probably add a 1/2 PB and honey sandwich and then maybe a power bar...maybe a gel right before the start.  I am thinking with as much time as I have that I may need and be able to eat a little more than I might if I were off early. 

I think it is tough when you have a long time before the race start.

Suzy,  I am no expert, but here is my experience.  I eat a "normal" breakfast....usually a bagel with peanut butter and a banana with something to drink.  If I eat too much I will feel bloated and "yucky".  Besides (not to be gross) but it usually doesn't stay with me too long anyway.  I also take a powerbar to nibble on (if my body wants it) before the race.  I do take stuff to eat and drink on the bike course.  Then I usually "eat off the land" during the run - which usually inspires me to run to the next aid station

I know it's early, but good luck next weekend...you are going to have so much fun!


edited for that darn spelling

Edited by Havin'Fun 2009-09-03 12:31 PM

Oh GROSS!!! Good cause, but OH MAN!?!  I couldn't imagine!  Would be fun though

Suzy,  I ate a peanut butter and jelly and banana sandwhich with milk when I got up. That made it about 3 hours prior to my wave start.  Plus I had a gel about 20 minutes prior.  My hubby swears by pancakes but they do nothing for me. 

Doug, it was great running with you!  I am laughing about the gliding over the ground comment....guess you're not going to tell everyone about the tree root that I tripped over and almost ate it - big time.  Nor the fact that I had us running all over the place...with no sense of direction - told you I couldn't read a map.  Anyway, so glad to have met you through this group.   Remember I'm at football M-Th, so anytime you want to run...Tracy you are welcome to join us!

Group - Doug is a really nice guy! 

Not sure who this is, but welcome to the group.....  and Welcome to the GROUP!