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StlPhil - 2010-01-28 8:33 PM Finally got to the pool tonight. CROWDED! Had to swim circles with a few other swimmers. Had a good swim. One of my goals this month was to knock out a mile non-stop. Got started, got into a groove, did not know when else I would get to the pool this week, so I went for it and finished the mile!

The swim cut into my running time, but I changed and hit the indoor track and got a 3 mile run in. A pretty good workout if I say so myself.

Phil

sstucker - 2010-01-28 3:42 PM Just got back from 3 mile Tempo run, felt great still had some in the tank making me hungry for next run. Had to do it on treadmill to cold and very windy out. That's all I have for now. Sylvain

StlPhil - 2010-01-28 5:33 PM Finally got to the pool tonight. CROWDED! Had to swim circles with a few other swimmers. Had a good swim. One of my goals this month was to knock out a mile non-stop. Got started, got into a groove, did not know when else I would get to the pool this week, so I went for it and finished the mile!

The swim cut into my running time, but I changed and hit the indoor track and got a 3 mile run in. A pretty good workout if I say so myself.

Phil

TriGuyBri - 2010-01-28 9:25 PM

After my run last night my achilles tendon was bothering me; not the first time.  This afternoon at lunch I looked up Trigger Point and found a great technique to use so I tried it out.  Has to do with a point in the upper 1/3 of the calf.  USed the technique and I have to say it feel better this evening.  I used a little bit of lotion on my right Knee and some lotion on the back of my left calf on the same leg as the hurting achilles and pressed the calf muscle into my knee for the pressure moving it back and forth for a deep massage.  Seemed to work well. The site recommened three times a day.  I also iced it some this afternoon.  I'll do the treatment again tonight with icing after.  I may just take it easy with a shorter run tomorrow evening (3 miles or so).  We'll see how it feels after.

I heard about Trigger Point before from a local Running Store that uses it.  Equipment seems expensive, but their are sites that provide alternative of items one can use that replicate the devices. 

Here is a novel idea.....for those of you with young kids here is an idea for a Cool Meal that is fun. My son who doesn't like Spaghetti sauce, but likes the noodles and hotdogs came up with an idea from some book where you cut the hot dogs into small pieces and push hard spaghetti noodles through them so it sticks out of both ends.  Then cook the noodles and hotdog in boiling water.  When the noodles are cooked through they look like Squid.  They are called Squid Dogs. 

TriGuyBri - 2010-01-28 9:25 PM

After my run last night my achilles tendon was bothering me; not the first time.  This afternoon at lunch I looked up Trigger Point and found a great technique to use so I tried it out.  Has to do with a point in the upper 1/3 of the calf.  USed the technique and I have to say it feel better this evening.  I used a little bit of lotion on my right Knee and some lotion on the back of my left calf on the same leg as the hurting achilles and pressed the calf muscle into my knee for the pressure moving it back and forth for a deep massage.  Seemed to work well. The site recommened three times a day.  I also iced it some this afternoon.  I'll do the treatment again tonight with icing after.  I may just take it easy with a shorter run tomorrow evening (3 miles or so).  We'll see how it feels after.

I heard about Trigger Point before from a local Running Store that uses it.  Equipment seems expensive, but their are sites that provide alternative of items one can use that replicate the devices. 

Here is a novel idea.....for those of you with young kids here is an idea for a Cool Meal that is fun. My son who doesn't like Spaghetti sauce, but likes the noodles and hotdogs came up with an idea from some book where you cut the hot dogs into small pieces and push hard spaghetti noodles through them so it sticks out of both ends.  Then cook the noodles and hotdog in boiling water.  When the noodles are cooked through they look like Squid.  They are called Squid Dogs. 

slow turtle - 2010-01-28 9:37 PM I finally made it to the gym tonight for a run! 3 miles divided between the track and the treadmill. The goal is to go again tomorrow on my way home from work.

Stone Cutter - 2010-01-28 9:38 PM I ran in -2 windchill this AM...it wasn't too bad, although my feet felt like blocks of ice for the first 15 minutes.  Spring is just around the corner, right? 

Phil, nice work on swimming the mile.  I finally mustered up the courage to go to the pool, only to find that it has been closed due to a leak.  Seeing as it's run by the Chicago Public School system, it should be up and running by August.  Time to find a new pool.

Experior - 2010-01-28 6:42 PM

Don't keep us in suspense!  What's the web site that you found?

Oh, and squid dogs sound great.  My kids specifically asked for hot dogs this weekend, so maybe we'll give it a try.  (We generally make them eat very healthy -- sweet potato soup and spinach salad for dinner tonight -- and they have a very good attitude about it; so the occasional request for hot dogs is honored...)

OneFastMule - 2010-01-29 10:52 AM

Today marks 100 days until my first triathlon and I'd like to thank all of you for participating in this group.  It has helped me focus my training and I can already see results ahead of my original plan.  Based on today's weighin, I'm down 6 lbs for the month.  I'm now looking at 6 lbs to reach my target race weight and I have added a stretch goal of 11 by race day.  I've also had great growth at the pool.  For those of you who either dread the pool or list the swim as one of your limiters, I can't recommend the Total Immersion drills enough. 

Good luck to all of you as you prepare for your 2010 season,

Mark

Experior - 2010-01-28 8:44 PM
I have recently become a HUGE fan of running between work and home.  (I'm lucky enough to live 3 miles from work, but if I didn't, I'd consider the drive-run-drive option, because running after work is just that good.)

scout21 - 2010-01-29 5:23 PM

I may be luckier.  99% of the time, I telecommute.  I usually spend my lunch break doing a workout.   But I am looking forward to the weather breaking.  When I do have to go into the office, I'll commute by bike.  It's 11 miles each way.

Scout

Stone Cutter - 2010-01-29 6:40 PM Mark, nice work on the weight loss...I'm sure you'll reach your target by race day.

Michael, good point on practicing transitions.  At first I was thinking, 'whoa...this guy's hardcore' then I realized that its a rather important skill, especially for longer races. 

Today was my first 'double' workout:  swam this AM and just got off the bike.  I feel good!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend...
Mike

Well, I couldn't in good faith deny the charge of hardcore. 

But I do think that practicing transitions is a good idea, even if one is much more casual about the whole thing.  The point for all of us of course is to have fun, and totally screwing up your transitions is not particularly fun.  I've seen people run out of T1 without their bike, struggle forever to get bike shoes on, fall off the bike while attempting to dismount, etc., etc..  Of course, these things will happen, but best to minimize the chances.

TriGuyBri - 2010-01-30 3:05 PM Happy Sat. everyone.  I going to ask for a little bit of advice before I make a decision to settle in on one plan versus another.  My goal is to do an Olympic race at the end of Sept., but I have about 4 Sprint Tri's in between May through Sept. that I plan on doing. 

What I am thinking on doing is using an Olympic Distance plan (looking at the Olympic Bike Focused 20 week plan which calls for 7 seesions and Time ranging from 5.5 to 10.5 hrs per week); I plan to add an extra run in each week as I don't want to lose the progress that I made in this area.  I think the 3x's 20 week Olympic Balanced plan would push me to the limit time wise and I might miss a few workouts each week.

My thinking is I'll be over prepared for the Sprints, but when it comes time to do the middle of the summer Sprints - two with significant hilly Bike legs (both of them the same course) I'll have more than enough base to push my self harder during these sprint races.  The I'll also be prepared (with moderate expectations) for the Olympic Distance in late Sept.

I hope this makes sense....I'd be interested in your thoughts or any other ideas I haven't considered in terms of plans.