Ken D's Group - Shut (Page 25)

KenD - 2010-03-24 10:27 AM It's pretty (weather-wise) here this week.  I want to be out riding.

Tomorrow and Friday I'll be burning up some vacation time (use it or lose it) and will probably be out biking.  Woohoo!

Mrschach - 2010-03-24 12:46 PM Is it crazy that I really think my neck/shoulder issue yesterday and today had to do with my gall bladder?  I had some other symptoms this morning and while talking to my mom she mentioned gall bladder.  The other major pain I had all morning is gone and my shoulder/neck feels about 90% better suddenly too.  I promise...I am not crazy!  Anyone have gallbladder issues before?

chichitao - 2010-03-25 9:12 AM Ummm, yes!   j/k  Not in the medical field but I've never heard of that one before.  That doesn't really mean a whole lot though.  Did you do anything to make it better or it just got better on it's own?  As long as it gets better, that is the good news!

Mrschach - 2010-03-25 9:21 AM
From what I am reading, shoulder pain on your right side is a sign of gall bladder issues.  Some people only have that symptom and never think it is their gall bladder.  I did nothing to make me feel better yesterday.  I got sick last night when I got home from work, violently sick.  This is gross but I threw up a ridiculous amount of bile.  And from what I understand, a gall gladder attack is from stones or a backup of bile in your system.  How I felt yesterday was not a stomach bug kind of sick.  When someone mentioned gall bladder issues to me, I started looking online and I had a lot of the symptoms yesterday.  I was checking out the foods to avoid if you have issues.  We had pork chops and broccoli for dinner Tuesday night and both are at the top of the list of foods to avoid. 

I don't know.  I am just glad I feel better today.  I was getting worried about my race this Sunday!  I do plan to schedule a doctors appointment and keep an eye on my diet more. 

Mrschach - 2010-03-26 4:52 AM What heart rate monitor do you guys use if any?  I have a basic Polar60.  I am looking for something new now that I am going to start running longer distances.  I want something with distance, pace, and splits.  Any suggestions?  I think I am going to be near one of our local running stores today so I plan on stopping in.

corstan - 2010-03-26 10:06 AM

I use the HR monitor that comes with the Garmin Forerunner 305, and I love my Garmin, especially because I can upload my garmin to my BT Log  (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=142&pID=349) 

Mrschach - 2010-03-26 10:29 AM

Do you know anything about the 405?  I just bought one!  I was not going to get it today but my aunt told me last night to let her know what I found today.  I texted her the price and told her it would have to wait a bit.  She called me right away and told me she was giving me $200 towards it.  She is in Florida for the winter and my sister just went to visit her.  She paid for her hotel so she is going to give me money for it.  I turned right around and bought it!

corstan - 2010-03-26 12:50 PM

The 405 has a 20 hour battery life and it is waterproof, as far as I know and it has a couple of extra bells and whistles, some don't come standard with the HR Monitor though, so make sure it does come with it.  My husband has the 405 and I've heard no complaints from him.

Mrschach - 2010-03-26 11:01 AM

I did get the heart rate monitor.  It was $50 more for that.  I did get 10% off because I am a member of our local Tri club.  I have it charging now at work so I can play tonight!

Mrschach - 2010-03-26 6:52 AM What heart rate monitor do you guys use if any?  I have a basic Polar60.  I am looking for something new now that I am going to start running longer distances.  I want something with distance, pace, and splits.  Any suggestions?  I think I am going to be near one of our local running stores today so I plan on stopping in.

chichitao - 2010-03-26 1:16 PM Like Sandra said, I don't think you can go wrong with a Garmin.  I got the 310 which is a waterproof version of the 305, and love it.  The 405 is considered water resistant, not actually waterproof, but i've known people to take it in the water and have not had problems.  However, be careful b/c if you swim in it and it leaks then Garmin might not warranty it since it is not technically waterproof. 

Have fun with it and enjoy uploading all your data and playing around with it.  It is an addicting little toy!

chichitao - 2010-03-29 6:54 AM I've got a crazy work week this week, so I really hope I can keep it together and get all my training in.  And to add to it, I couldn't sleep worth a lick last night so I hope I force myself out the door when I get home today to get my workout in.  Gotta short bike and swim planned.  Going to bike the hills to the pool, swim, then ride back home. 

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  Can you believe it is about to be April!?

chichitao - 2010-03-29 4:26 PM -Get very little sleep...check!
-Have a productive work day...check!
-Eat well all day...check!
-Get home and go work out without delay...check!

Kicking some serious butt on a bike and swim workout...priceless!

Now, rinse and repeat tomorrow!

corstan - 2010-03-29 6:29 PM

Way to Bring it!

chichitao - 2010-03-29 6:50 PM Thanks!  Signed, sealed, and delivered!  It was good advice about the stress relief as I feel 10x better than I did this morning!  Should sleep like a baby tonight!