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 2010-11-12 3:07 PM in reply to: #3207458 |
Champion  10618   |  Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULLJESS again - The foot/feet are getting incrementally better. The bunion is less of a problem, the neuroma hintings are still there but not as threatening, and the metatarsal tenderness is not quite so acute. I see the doc on Tyesday evening, but maybve should've scheduled with my podiatrist -- just in case one of these conditions eventually warrants something invasive. I haven't run in nine days, but that's okay as I'm convincing myself (or at least trying to....) that now is a GREAT time for my off-season recovery! (I just bought the new issue of Triathlete, and I see that there is a big article on just this topic. May it preach to me!!) (And, how rattled are you by the mid-term elections? Thank god some of the real wackos were denied office.........but there are still plenty to go around.  ) |
| 2010-11-13 1:11 PM in reply to: #1896958 |
Expert 745  Bethesda, MD/Northern NJ | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL Steve- Now is the perfect time for off-season recovery! Plus, there is no time for training, what with all the virtual spectating you'll be doing next weekend  Right now, obsessing over the weather forecast is fun. Current forecast is: Sun
54° 20%
54°F Could it get more perfect?I think that's shorts weather right? A low of 40 means it'll probably be 40 when we start (7 am) and since I hope to finish around 11 (FINGERS CROSSED) maybe we'll get up to 50 by then? So we're thinking shorts? I am going ninja style. All black. Black shorts. Black shirt, black headband, black socks. Only non-black thing will be my new arm warmers: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_99920U_1.html Hiya! Too cool. Ok, off to enjoy the beautiful beautiful day. 64 and sunny here in NJ! I already did a spin class this morning, and I'm going to forego a run. Extreme taper time. Reading outside it is |
| 2010-11-13 3:49 PM in reply to: #3209520 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL JESS - Holy moly -- it doesn't get any better than that! may this be one forecast that manages to maintain its integrity for a whole week! Growing up in MA, the line was "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change." And for the most part, it worked that way! So, along comes Boston marathon '04, and a week out from the race the forecast was for hot, into the 90s. I panicked quickly, and then realized it's Boston....in April....and of course it will change by race morning. Monday turns into Wednesday -- same forecast. Frdiay comes along -- same forecast. I head down there for a couple of days -- same forecast. And sure enough, at the start it was 83 degrees, and made it up to 92 or 93 by the end. Son-of-a-gun!!! It NEVERS hits that high in Boston on April 19, and of course forecasts there never keep their integrity for a whopping eight days. ANYHOW, here's hoping the sweet forecast for Philly next Sunday comes true! And, most definitely, shorts it is. I really think you'll be fine after a mile or two, and maybe just top speed the warming process you could have a top on at the start that you discard almost immediately. But even without that, you'll should be comfortable enough. Now to go and check out those arm-warmers, you woman-in-black-otherwise, you! |
| 2010-11-13 4:02 PM in reply to: #3209648 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL JESS again - "Hiya" is right -- mini-skulls, who'd a-thunk it? I was amazed at the variety of arm-warmers they carry; did I even know there were that many species and sub-species of arm-warmers? Uh-uh. As for those wild bolero thingies -- are they for riding a bike, or painting the town afterwards? Fir anyone who really wants to step out some in their workout apparel, I guess teamestrogen is the place to look for inspiration! I've done a few races each of the past two seasons in a black tri jersey and the satndard black tri shorts, and I'm rather struck by how dashing I look. Not quite sinister, but.....edgy, perhaps?   Well, whatever, it's a real departure for me, and I just sort of like it as a change. And seeing as how blondes almost always look terrific in black, it ought to be a great outfit for what should be a great race for you. Hiya! |
| 2010-11-15 8:39 AM in reply to: #3209659 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL UNCOOPERATIVE TIDE AT BEACH2BATTLESHIP! Apparently it was just a slack tide, conferring no advantage to the iron-folk. And, it was cold, so a mini-sufferfest! Chris Wren, who probably did IMLP in about 1:05 each of his years there, was 1:12 at B2B. John Martin, who told me it was his worst iron-distance swim, was in the water for 1:34. Another reason I'm glad I decided not to do it! |
| 2010-11-17 7:17 AM in reply to: #3211031 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL TAPERING vs HIBERNATING Hello? Lisa? Neil? Jess? My oh my, it's awfully quiet around here as the three of you head off in 72-96 hours for your very big Last Race of the Season. Just sayin' ---- I hope all three of you are feeling great, with no wiggles or wonks to mess with your head, and good weather forecasts that will come to pass when you're out there, doing your thing! My happy-thoughts are with you, and will continue to grow over the next few days! |
| 2010-11-17 10:41 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1547 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL I actually do have a wiggle. Its my lower back. I don't know what happened but my lower back is very tense. I have already seen the chiro to no avail. I am skipping most of my taper this week in lieu of just rest. I figure it can't really hurt. When I get to Tempe Friday I will do a lap of the bike and on Sat a practice swim, so that should be enough. Other than that I am feeling good. Packing up the car tonight and heading out in the morning. If you get a chance to track me on Sunday I will go ahead and put this out there in the universe Perfect Race Option 1hr24min 3min 5hr59min 3min 4hr30min 11hr59min Finish Less than perfect, but still a good day...a repeat of last year 1hr28min 7:02 6hr11min 3:52 5hr04min 12hr54min Anything wildly slower and theres problems. So, in a nutshell: Relax and take care of myself up until race start. Swim first 100 yards faster then settle in, find someone that passes me and look for a draft. take a second at turnaroung and look for 42min on the watch...then draft back to the dock. Skip the socks in transition and move fast. Don't worry about warming up the feet, just like last year they will thaw out in 10 minutes. On the bike take the first lap easy, 2nd lap aim for +/- 2min split, 3rd lap negative split slightly. Pee on the bike if you wish...even though you have never practiced it. T2 same thing, just move quickly, try not to sit down. On the run...look at the Garmin. Do NOT go faster than 10min pace for the first 10 miles, actually, 10 to 10:30 is goal through 18miles. only at that point speed up...don't try to be a hero and run 9 pace...even though I will feel like I can. Note: you can't...not yet. WIll be much more fun speeding up last lap anyway. take a moment and smile at the finish for the photo...also, take a second and look into the camera for the live feed and through a thumbs up to the gang watching from BT. ps...and don't get two speeding tickets driving in Tempe like last year from the photo vans! |
| 2010-11-17 2:38 PM in reply to: #3214848 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL NEIL - Oops with teh back, but other than that you sound fully in command of what you want and the pathways to follow to get there. I'll bet if I went back about 360 days ago (which I just might do!) and read your thoughts, I'd see nothing even half as definitive. Everything you are planning is reasonable, and within the borders of challenging and conservative. The contingency plans (either way) should provide all the cushioning you need. (That is, barring anything catastrophic -- but we're not going to go there!) You can bet your bottom dollar I'll be following you on Sunday -- at least as far as my dial-up system cooperatives. (It's been pretty good this year, so it just has to perform on Sunday and I'll tkae back many of the hurtful things I've said about it.) As for those speeding tickets......I don't think you confessed that last year! Enjoy Tempe, of course, and keep babying the lower back! |
| 2010-11-18 7:31 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1524 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL NEIL!!!!!
I know i've not been good about posting here lately, but you have been on my mind. I really hope training has been going well and I am so excited to see how it unfolds. I will definitely be tracking you all day!!!!! You can count me in the group of supporters you know will be waiting for info at every beep of the timing mat. you've battled through a lot this season, and this weekend is the big payoff. it's going to be great!!!! i can't wait to watch!!!
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| 2010-11-18 7:39 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1524 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL Jess!!! that forecast does look amazing!!! all the stars are aligned for a sub 4 victory!!!!!
Do you know what I like most about this weekend. With having my run on saturday, i won't feel in anyway guilty about just sitting on the couch and tracking you guys all day on sunday!!!!! actually, come to think of it, that might be the only think i'm physically capable of doing. i can't wait!!!!
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| 2010-11-18 8:02 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1524 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL so my report is that my body is revolting. shortly after the ultra i did on the AT, i developed issues with my achilles. when researching my symptoms, i keep turning up achilles tendonopathy. most likely caused by a sudden increase in mileage and/or a change of terrain. hmmm. could an ultra on the AT have qualified? i actually have only run twice in the last 10 days. i've tried to get into our local ART guru, but he can't see me until 11/29. at this point, i'm going to start the run and see how it goes. if i feel like i'm doing damage, i'll stop. at this point, i'm really hoping it doesn't get worse. i'm ready to be done with it. it might just be a fun day hiking in the woods. |
| 2010-11-18 2:42 PM in reply to: #3216251 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL LISA - I guess you know from your reading that achilles problems can be persistent, although many people also just feel and a tweak and an ache, and rest a bit, and it's over. I sure hope that's the situation with you! At some point in the past couple of years (was it shortly after this group started?) I agitated both of my achilles doing some high-knee strides at the end of an otherwise same-old run. For me they did NOT resolve just like that, and I ended up taking a fair chunk of time not running. Since then I have not done anything resembling true "speed work", but every so often at the end of a run I will kick it home for the final hundred yards or so.....and one or both achilles will hurt and worry me for a few days. Thank goodness there has not been a full-blown occurrence since the more serious episode 2-3 years ago. I've seen Tina about my achilles.....but I can't remember how she treated it. I think it was working on the calves, and maybe my posterior tibial tendon; maybe? As you know, bloodflow to the achilles is very poor, so many standard therapies don't work well with the achilles. As for causes, I agree with tha mileage implication, and as for the change in terrain consideration, I say why not. My high-strides kind of qualify as change-of-terrain, or at least how I was making my legs and feet function at the time it went over the edge. I would love to be one of those off-road runners, but as I have said before, i am terrrified of the effects doing so might have on me. It's just another example of how I believe that as long as I keep within my regular range-of-motion activities, I'll be fine -- but god forbid I should skate-ski, or bowl, or kick a football, or try to throw a baseball on a line from center filed to home plate. OMG!!! ANYHOW, I like the contingency plan -- "a fun day hiking in the woods". Of course, I want it to be more for you than that - like the whole Stone Mill experience. (That's what I'm paying vicarious admission for Saturday morning! ) I too am struggling with aches -- the bunion and some metatarsal/neuroma problems. My sports doc told me to rets the bunion for a while longer; as it is, i have run once in 15 days. I can handle the layoff, it's that time of year anyhow. But of course, my injuries always get magnified mega-times in my head, and get to worry about my '11 season, even. Seriously! The little voice in my head tells me that I've gotten through all other injuries before, so why should this episode be any different, but when "in crisis" I just can't get that voice much beyond a whisper. Bah! Please drop back Saturday evening with a report (of course, ANY time you drop be here is a good thing!), as I will be fussing about you between now and then. Promise? But however Saturday turns out, I hope you have a great day and go on to have a fine old weekend. (USA Today has the Giants losing again. Oh my!) |
| 2010-11-19 7:03 PM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1524 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL steve, i know exactly what you're saying about the magnification of your injury. that's exactly where i am right now. i am already a tad bit nervous about 2011. i'm hoping to make it out of tomorrow without any major issue and then follow it up with a serious hiatus from running. i'd be happy to take a full month and a half off to just swim/bike/lift/cross train/etc. i just don't want anything prolonged. truthfully, ryan would definitely rather me not do stone mill tomorrow. he's nervous for me and has made me promise that i will stop if i feel anything too out of the ordinary. i'm sure he's be harassing me about it all day. i'm packed and ready to go. it's only about 45 min away from here, so i'll leave in the AM. race starts at 7am. i'll ask ryan to post updates on his facebook page. if you get to a computer, you should be able to see his status messages.
neil, i hope you are having a good ole time in arizona. we have 4 fexy teammates doing IMAZ as well. i'm enjoying watching their adventures on facebook. one of them just won a free pair of the new newton trail runner at a raffle at the athletes dinner. yay yay yay! jess, i hope you are carb loading and gearing up for a kick butt sunday!!!!! there are a bunch of people i care about racing this weekend and i think they are all on sunday. i said it before, but i'm looking forward to sitting with me feet up and watching how it all unfolds online!!! steve, there is already talk about making B2B a fexy event for next year. the half. fyi.
well, time for an early night to sleep!!! here goes nothing. |
| 2010-11-19 10:16 PM in reply to: #3201450 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL ----------------------------------- IT'S SHOW-TIME!!!!!! ------------------------------------------- THE 216.8-MILE WEEKEND IS HERE!! Tomorrow! Saturday! The 20th! It's LISA attacking 50 miles at Stone Mill. Start time is 7 a.m. We can check for updates on Ryan's Facebook page (now I just have to figure out how to find it!) BEST OF LUCK, LISA! BE SAFE!! |
| 2010-11-20 4:02 PM in reply to: #3219129 |
Veteran 481 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL Lisa's Facebook status says she came in 2nd overall! She is having quite a year! Way to go Lisa!! |
| 2010-11-20 8:19 PM in reply to: #3219626 |
Expert 745 Bethesda, MD/Northern NJ | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL mindymcc - 2010-11-20 5:02 PM Lisa's Facebook status says she came in 2nd overall! She is having quite a year! Way to go Lisa!! Yeah Lisa! Awesome! Cannot wait to hear the details. All set here. We're staying at a hotel in Mt. Laurel (south Jersey) tonight. Should be an easy 20 minute drive in the morning. Weather still holding strong. I'm setting up a perfect iPod playlist right now. Planning on going out with the 4 hour pace group, then trying to pick it up for the second half. That's what I did at CIM last year - started with the 4:15 group, picked it up after mile 14, finished at 4:10. I would like a similar result tomorrow This is the first time I've ever really ran with a hard time goal before. I can't say that I'll make it - but I'm going to give it a good shot And if I don't? We'll try again in a few months! Congrats Lisa - and Neil, best of luck! I'll be thinking of you - pre-dawn transition set up when I start, and how you'll be swimming when I finish. It'll be like passing off a baton For Steve, Mindy and Lisa - tracking from the safety of their homes, I'm number 6951... I'm not sure if they have online tracking updates though? |
| 2010-11-20 10:37 PM in reply to: #3219763 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL ---------------------- IT'S SHOWTIME PARTS 2 & 3 TOMORROW!!!! -------------------------------- 50 miles down, 166.8 to go in this mega-colossus weekend. JESS at Philadelphia Marathon, all 26.2 miles of it. NEIL at Ironman Arizona, all 140.6 miles of it. Have great days, you two! |
| 2010-11-20 10:42 PM in reply to: #3219763 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL JESS - You sound cool as a cucumber! Your mind is in a great spot (hard time goal.....but the willingness to try again in a few months if it isn't met at Philly), which suggests your body is doing great, too. It just seems to me that you're really primed for this one, and I'll be surprised if you come up short. And save your best tunes for the out-and-back along Kelly Drive, which some reports mention as being pretty tedious -- flat, but tedious. (And after HVJ, flat STILL sounds good to me!) Go get 'em, Ms. 6951! |
| 2010-11-20 10:51 PM in reply to: #3219867 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL NEIL is #550, and tracking of him can be done through www.ironman.com JESS is #6951......but I can't get on the Philly site right now to see what they offer for tracking. |
| 2010-11-21 9:50 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Master 1524 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL neil is out of the water in 1:34...go, neil, go!!!
i can't believe it, but I wasn't able to find tracking for philly. that shocks me with a race that big. agggghhhhhh!!!! |
| 2010-11-21 10:35 AM in reply to: #3220047 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL LISA - That makes me feel better, because all I get when I try to go there is a message that the sitte is temporarily unavailable. I had wondered if it was because it was swamped with people looking for updates , and that I was missing something, but I guess not. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? Physically? Emotionally? And YES -- Neil is out on the bike!!!!! |
| 2010-11-21 11:11 AM in reply to: #3220088 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL LISa again - Am I dumb and/or blind, but are there no results for Stone Mill? Is that what you meant when you posted yesterday on F that you were "kind of" second overall woman? |
| 2010-11-21 11:13 AM in reply to: #3220112 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL And, in my cyberworld anyhow, the Philly site reamins "temporarily unavailable". GRRR! |
| 2010-11-21 11:18 AM in reply to: #3220115 |
Champion 10618 | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL LISA once more - You and all of Fexydom probably know this already, but B2B might be late Octobver next year to make certain the tides are swim-favorable. At least that's what the RD told a friend of mine who did the full. Keep me posted on your plans for the half-iron B2B. While I blanched-n-bailed (wisely, it turns out) at extending my training to prepare for B2B this year, on Nov. 13, the end of October is doable for me doing the half. Probably not pleasant, but doable. It would be my last long ride before the 15th, and then tapering that part down for a couple of weeks. About the same for the last OWS, although that would stop even earlier and would not be a full 1.2 miles. |
| 2010-11-21 11:25 AM in reply to: #1896958 |
Expert 745 Bethesda, MD/Northern NJ | Subject: RE: stevebradley's Mentor Group FULL Posting from my bb bc iphone is being wonky. When you get on, Steve, it'll say gun time : 3:59:50.My garmin says 3:52:47, since I started in the grey corral. NEedles to say, I'm stoked!!! I sufffffffered the last 4 miles though (but still generally held the 8:50-9:00 pace Ok- driving home now. Details later. Go neil!!! |
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