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 2009-09-09 7:12 AM in reply to: #2395774 |
Expert  1797     CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia |  Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!!Plainsman AU - 2009-09-08 8:52 PM Sometimes I wished I had a recorder going 24/7, my son says some of the funniest stuff. This morning my 5 yr old was dreading going to school. In an effort to convince us to let him stay home, he said "mom...I think I got the SWOON FLY" (swine flu) The other night when FL State was playing Miami, he asked me who was playing. I said "FL State and Miami...who are you pulling for" He said Your ami. Kids are too funny. My son shooed us out of his classroom on his first day. My daughter has been crying about going back to preschool for 3 weeks until this morning I said "Gabriella, since it's raining you can wear your pretty new raincoat, rain boots and take your princess umbrella to school." So now she's all excited and going to have a lot of fun. Of course, the rain gear is a hand me down from the neighbor and the umbrella I got from a free pile of stuff with a missing handle. But hey she loves it all. |
| 2009-09-09 7:13 AM in reply to: #2394906 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! swbkrun - 2009-09-08 1:05 PM http://melodymaker.posterous.com/the-reason-some-girls-stay-single-very-funny Happy morning! Is that for real? If so, that dude needs some help. |
| 2009-09-09 7:27 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Here's my official good morning to the group - GOOD MORNING and Happy Weds. It's always so weird when I get back into the office. Big day yesterday - my son was very happy to start school and didn't miss a beat. It already has a playdate today w/ his girlfriend from preschool. She's in the K class next to him. I haven't done my race report from Sat. night's 5K. Been too busy and bummed about the results. I got a terrible cramp about 1/2 m in and it got worse and worse. My friend kept asking me if I was ok as I was making all sorts of odd noises. My legs felt good and I was right on pace to break 25 min. But by the 2.5m mark I was slowing b/c it hurt too much to run fast so I walked a few min. then cruised home about a 1 min. slower than my best. Oh well - it was an awesome race though - huge crowds, a finisher's medal, huge food spread, lots of beer and a really fun atmosphere. It was a 5k that benefited various 9/11 funds. There was a pretty powerful moment of silence before the National Anthem. It's weird but living here now and then and driving by the Pentagon on my way home from work, I think about that plane everyday. On a lighter note, I have to rely Tony's arrival back home last night from his 19m run. He's about 30min. overdue from the run and I'm starting to get worried. Finally the door opens and he collapses in the sweaty pile on the kitchen floor. Needless to say, his run did not go well. I'm sure he will provide more details. And now that I know he is ok, I can say it was a pretty funny scene. |
| 2009-09-09 8:24 AM in reply to: #2396133 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! sdalessio - 2009-09-09 7:27 AM I haven't done my race report from Sat. night's 5K. Been too busy and bummed about the results. I got a terrible cramp about 1/2 m in and it got worse and worse. My friend kept asking me if I was ok as I was making all sorts of odd noises. My legs felt good and I was right on pace to break 25 min. But by the 2.5m mark I was slowing b/c it hurt too much to run fast so I walked a few min. then cruised home about a 1 min. slower than my best. Oh well - it was an awesome race though - huge crowds, a finisher's medal, huge food spread, lots of beer and a really fun atmosphere. It was a 5k that benefited various 9/11 funds. There was a pretty powerful moment of silence before the National Anthem. It's weird but living here now and then and driving by the Pentagon on my way home from work, I think about that plane everyday. During the 03 Marine Corps Marathon lots of runners stopped and stared for a few seconds when running by the side of the Pentagon that 77 went in. Some got pretty emotional. I metioned to Tony a while back. Have you guys had a chance to check out the memorial? Go at night. We went the weekend it opened. |
| 2009-09-09 8:34 AM in reply to: #2396257 |
Expert 1797 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! fattyfatfat - 2009-09-09 8:24 AM sdalessio - 2009-09-09 7:27 AM I haven't done my race report from Sat. night's 5K. Been too busy and bummed about the results. I got a terrible cramp about 1/2 m in and it got worse and worse. My friend kept asking me if I was ok as I was making all sorts of odd noises. My legs felt good and I was right on pace to break 25 min. But by the 2.5m mark I was slowing b/c it hurt too much to run fast so I walked a few min. then cruised home about a 1 min. slower than my best. Oh well - it was an awesome race though - huge crowds, a finisher's medal, huge food spread, lots of beer and a really fun atmosphere. It was a 5k that benefited various 9/11 funds. There was a pretty powerful moment of silence before the National Anthem. It's weird but living here now and then and driving by the Pentagon on my way home from work, I think about that plane everyday. During the 03 Marine Corps Marathon lots of runners stopped and stared for a few seconds when running by the side of the Pentagon that 77 went in. Some got pretty emotional. I metioned to Tony a while back. Have you guys had a chance to check out the memorial? Go at night. We went the weekend it opened. We haven't yet. it looks really nice. I'm not sure I'm ready yet. There is a very good section at the Newseum in DC about 9/11 but I couldn't go look at it when I was there. I didn't know anyone personally that day but we had a friend who was an Arlington County EMT. He spent the first few days sifting through the crash site. He said it was pretty bad. Something about it being my hometown and where Tony works gets to me. |
| 2009-09-09 9:20 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Sam, I know what you mean about the power of DC. The Army 10 miler is a special race for me. My father died a few years ago and was an Army officer. I have been away from that life style for quite a while but everytime I am around it it brings with it a flood of emotions. Having the young soldiers working the aide stations and packet pick up, start/finish at the pentagon, seeing all the parents who run with the child's face on their shirt who died in combat..... After a while I had to stop reading the shirts or I'd never finish the race. Plus those soldiers who run the race in full combat gear and ruck sacks - impressive. Last year around mile 3, 5 and 7 someone in the crowd was following the race with a poster that said "Way to go FRED" (my father's name). It was very special to see. When I crossed the finish line and got my finisher's coin I had a private word with my dad and said I hope he was proud, I did it for him. I am expecting this year to be just as emotional. Excited to see you there and share it with you and Tony. |
| 2009-09-09 9:25 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Chris, that is so exciting! I'll bet you are the talk of the club house! Way to go!!! Trevor - I'm sure Steve would love to play host to all of us - come do Cananda! I'm not sure why I picked it, things just fell into place. First, Steve did it twice and so did a former member of the mentor group - so it was pretty special following their training and racing. I think I am being a little brain washed at spin class b/c the instructor plays ironman videos during class and he just raced IMCA last week. The only races he has shown are IMCA and Kona. Third, I have a girlfriend who wants to race with me and she thought Canada was great. I was able to narrow it down to Wisconsin, Kentucky and Canada and she voted for Canada so that sealed it. Besides, it is such a beautiful part of the country and if I am luck Steve will come watch (me puke all over the finish line  )But first I have a 2 miles swim and a couple marathons to get through - baby steps..... speaking of which, I held a 9:20 pace on my five mile run last night!! Fastest ever for me! WHOO HOOO!! Edited by tahrens 2009-09-09 9:27 AM |
| 2009-09-09 9:34 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Ok, it is that time again.....Who's racing this weekend? goals? We want details!!!! |
| 2009-09-09 9:44 AM in reply to: #2396427 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! SSMinnow - 2009-09-09 9:34 AM Ok, it is that time again.....Who's racing this weekend? goals? We want details!!!! YOU! |
| 2009-09-09 9:49 AM in reply to: #2396427 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! SSMinnow - 2009-09-09 10:34 AM Ok, it is that time again.....Who's racing this weekend? goals? We want details!!!! Me! Goal - be brave enough to make it to the start line and tough enough to reach the finish line!!!! Good luck Suzy, Rob and Janet!!!!! |
| 2009-09-09 9:56 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Hey guys. It's been a trying couple of days for me. It started out with a great run on Saturday morning (even though it rained the whole time). It was my last long run before my half marathon and I was shooting for around 9 miles. I ended up doing 10.13 and still felt decent at the end. Things went kind of downhill after that though. I woke up Sunday with a cold, so spent most of that day and Monday laying around trying to let my body fight this bug. I probably should have stayed home yesterday but it was an in-service day for faculty and staff so I kind of had to be at work. I did manage to do a short 3 mile TM run last night - actually felt OK during the run although it wore me out more than 3 miles usually does. Today will be another rest day and if I don't feel better by tonight, I may just take a sick day tomorrow. I'm not going to let this cold keep me from doing my half on Sunday! |
| 2009-09-09 10:17 AM in reply to: #2396490 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! No racing for me. My 5 year old has a duathlon this weekend. Edited by dalessit 2009-09-09 10:25 AM |
| 2009-09-09 10:29 AM in reply to: #2396394 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! tahrens - 2009-09-09 8:25 AM Chris, that is so exciting! I'll bet you are the talk of the club house! Way to go!!! Trevor - I'm sure Steve would love to play host to all of us - come do Cananda! I'm not sure why I picked it, things just fell into place. First, Steve did it twice and so did a former member of the mentor group - so it was pretty special following their training and racing. I think I am being a little brain washed at spin class b/c the instructor plays ironman videos during class and he just raced IMCA last week. The only races he has shown are IMCA and Kona. Third, I have a girlfriend who wants to race with me and she thought Canada was great. I was able to narrow it down to Wisconsin, Kentucky and Canada and she voted for Canada so that sealed it. Besides, it is such a beautiful part of the country and if I am luck Steve will come watch (me puke all over the finish line )But first I have a 2 miles swim and a couple marathons to get through - baby steps..... speaking of which, I held a 9:20 pace on my five mile run last night!! Fastest ever for me! WHOO HOOO!! Honestly, Steve and I probably live close to the same distance from Penticton. I'm about a 7hr drive give or take an hour. We'll see how the winter goes but the plan is 2 70.3's next year ,then volunteer at IMCA , to sign up for 2011. And we are brainwashed up here as well, as that is the only one we have in Canada. |
| 2009-09-09 11:33 AM in reply to: #2071255 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! HIM Muskoka. Its finally here. Now I am good and nervous about the race. heading up to the rave on Friady going to hang out on Saturday and just take in the excitement. Is it normal to have your thighs feel tight right now. Still have an issue with the glut. My daughter says it all in my head but I told her that's not the end that hurts.
"be brave enough to make it to the start line and tough enough to reach the finish line!!!! " Edited by Redknight 2009-09-09 11:34 AM |
| 2009-09-09 12:05 PM in reply to: #2396780 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Redknight - 2009-09-09 10:33 AM Not going to touch that one Rob(literally!!!)HIM Muskoka. Its finally here. Now I am good and nervous about the race. heading up to the rave on Friady going to hang out on Saturday and just take in the excitement. Is it normal to have your thighs feel tight right now. Still have an issue with the glut. My daughter says it all in my head but I told her that's not the end that hurts.
"be brave enough to make it to the start line and tough enough to reach the finish line!!!! " You're just feeling a little nervous right now I bet. You'll be fine. You're a strong man, and have trained for it. You are ready!!! Let me know you're bib number when you find it out. |
| 2009-09-09 12:47 PM in reply to: #2396577 |
Regular 310 Seymour, IN | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! dalessit - 2009-09-09 11:17 AM Pretty much the most miserable I have ever felt in a workout. Tony, my run was much shorter, but I'm right with you. My long run was supposed to be Saturday, but traveling Saturday and Sunday pushed it off to Monday. Poor diet while traveling and Monday morning led to a miserable run. Your history shows you can do it - you just had a bad day. We all do at some point. |
| 2009-09-09 1:51 PM in reply to: #2396577 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! dalessit - 2009-09-09 10:17 AM No racing for me. My 5 year old has a duathlon this weekend. 19 miles is a LONG way dude...anyway you shake it. It will only get easier, I think. |
| 2009-09-09 2:03 PM in reply to: #2396962 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! BigReub - 2009-09-09 10:47 AM dalessit - 2009-09-09 11:17 AM Pretty much the most miserable I have ever felt in a workout. Tony, my run was much shorter, but I'm right with you. My long run was supposed to be Saturday, but traveling Saturday and Sunday pushed it off to Monday. Poor diet while traveling and Monday morning led to a miserable run. Your history shows you can do it - you just had a bad day. We all do at some point. Absolutely agree, Tony. I feel awful running anytime after 12 noon. I think if I have a few meals in me, I can't do anything (with the exception of easy cycling) without feeling heavy, nauseous, bloaty, you name it. You've got another shot on Sunday and you will nail it. I'm sure you have a few more Looong Runs left before your marathon to get it down pat. Try to do everything just the way you would pre-race for these last few...and then there will be less mystery for race day |
| 2009-09-09 2:54 PM in reply to: #2397175 |
Regular 310 Seymour, IN | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! kt65 - 2009-09-09 3:03 PM I think if I have a few meals in me, I can't do anything (with the exception of easy cycling) Interesting - I'm the other way. If I don't eat I'm done. I struggle with anything in the AM unless I've had time to eat a nice breakfast about an hour beforehand. Edited by BigReub 2009-09-10 8:59 AM |
| 2009-09-09 5:09 PM in reply to: #2071255 |
Veteran 265 Alexandria, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! I've got my first olympic distance tri this weekend, the Nation's Tri. Once I get past the swim part, I should be ok. I heard there will be 6,000 people doing it, so the crowds may be problematic. -Nick |
| 2009-09-09 6:48 PM in reply to: #2071255 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Tony--- Nutrition was my 1st thought reading your post. Great job on the run... That is why you do these runs, work on pace, nutrition, mind games, etc.... Way to go. Tracy--- I am always up for a trip to Pentiction. 6 hours door to door! Come visit anytime! It is fun to go up a couple days early (2010) and bike the course, then enjoy the rest of the weekend activities! Chris--- Congrats on the SPOTLIGHT! Always good to be seen like that in the workplace! Rob--- Completely normal to feel like rubbish the week before your big race. Your body is use to going going going.... You are fine. You are also prepared both PHSYICALLY and MENTALLY! Hang in there! |
| 2009-09-09 6:55 PM in reply to: #2397316 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! BigReub - 2009-09-09 12:54 PM kt65 - 2009-09-09 3:03 PM I think if I have a few meals in me, I can't do anything (with the exception of easy cycling) Interesting - I'm the other way. If I don't eat I'm done. I struggle with anything in the AM unless I've had time to eat a nice breakfast about an hour beforehand. perhaps I miscommunicated that, Reuben, I can't seem to do afternoon runs or swims after having had breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. I do however eat a small breakfast 30-45 min prior to long run (gen. just toast w/peanut butter and maybe a half banana before long runs to keep glycogen levels consistent. But too much in my stomach/intestines just doesn't work for me. |
| 2009-09-09 8:21 PM in reply to: #2397616 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! brownnugen - 2009-09-09 6:09 PM I've got my first olympic distance tri this weekend, the Nation's Tri. Once I get past the swim part, I should be ok. I heard there will be 6,000 people doing it, so the crowds may be problematic. -Nick Good luck Nick, that is a crowded race, I did it last year as a relay. Bike course was a bit congested but not that bad, and I had to ride through all the slower folks since relays went of last. |
| 2009-09-09 8:22 PM in reply to: #2071255 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! Ready for a good laugh? I decided I needed to do another tire change and actually fill it with a CO2 cartridge. I pulled out my handy little inflator and tried to pop in the threaded CO2 cartridge. NOPE! The entire season I was carrying around threaded CO2 cartridges when I need unthreaded. WHAT A DOPE! So here is my question. How do you know how much to put in the tire? I ride with 100PSI and short of pressing on the tire to see if it is hard enough, I don't know what to do. How much does a standard 16 g CO2 cartridge hold? |
| 2009-09-09 8:26 PM in reply to: #2397885 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN Mentor Group-Closed! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! SSMinnow - 2009-09-09 9:22 PM Ready for a good laugh? I decided I needed to do another tire change and actually fill it with a CO2 cartridge. I pulled out my handy little inflator and tried to pop in the threaded CO2 cartridge. NOPE! The entire season I was carrying around threaded CO2 cartridges when I need unthreaded. WHAT A DOPE! So here is my question. How do you know how much to put in the tire? I ride with 100PSI and short of pressing on the tire to see if it is hard enough, I don't know what to do. How much does a standard 16 g CO2 cartridge hold? Co2 is meant to be used in an emergency, you just have to guess, tire pressure isn't really an exact science, most people over inflate anways. LOL, with the other 19 miler on Sunday I will end up with 51 miles for the week, whew... |
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