Newbz' Spring Fling Mentor Group is FULL! (Page 25)

_Deb_ - 2011-01-17 3:06 PM Hello all. 

So, the battery in my scale has died.  I tried to pick up a new one when I was shopping on Saturday, but they were out of stock.  Hopefully I'll get it in the next day or two.

As for my goals, I almost made all my workouts, but then I postponed yesterday's long run.  I did bike and swim instead though, so I don't feel too bad about it.

It was really really cold yesterday, and I didn't want to do another long run at the track.  Last week, I had no choice because there was no warmer weather on the horizon.  Now, we're due for a chinook, meaning the weather should go from it's current -28c (-18f) to a balmy 4c (39f) or so.  I can't say how glad I am.  The cold weather has been making me nutty.  I know there's more coming this winter, but at least we get a bit of a break.

So, I have somebody watching my kids tomorrow afternoon, and I'll get my long run in then.  Way better then risking frostbite, and way more interesting then running at the track.

Okay, goals for this week: To start doing some core work.  I must admit, I don't enjoy core work.  I am willing to concede that it's a good idea though.  Does anyone have a specific plan they follow for core work?

_Deb_ - 2011-01-17 3:06 PM Hello all. 

So, the battery in my scale has died.  I tried to pick up a new one when I was shopping on Saturday, but they were out of stock.  Hopefully I'll get it in the next day or two.

As for my goals, I almost made all my workouts, but then I postponed yesterday's long run.  I did bike and swim instead though, so I don't feel too bad about it.

It was really really cold yesterday, and I didn't want to do another long run at the track.  Last week, I had no choice because there was no warmer weather on the horizon.  Now, we're due for a chinook, meaning the weather should go from it's current -28c (-18f) to a balmy 4c (39f) or so.  I can't say how glad I am.  The cold weather has been making me nutty.  I know there's more coming this winter, but at least we get a bit of a break.

So, I have somebody watching my kids tomorrow afternoon, and I'll get my long run in then.  Way better then risking frostbite, and way more interesting then running at the track.

Okay, goals for this week: To start doing some core work.  I must admit, I don't enjoy core work.  I am willing to concede that it's a good idea though.  Does anyone have a specific plan they follow for core work?

tri808 - 2011-01-17 4:13 PM Got in a 54 mile long solo ride this morning.  Trying as much as possible to simulate the HIM portion of the bike.  Luckily I think I only caught about 4 red lights.  Averaged just under 19 mph if you take out the red lights...18.7 overall.

I felt really good considering I had 3 longish workouts on Fri/Sat/Sun.  I did fade towards the last 10 miles or so as I wasn't getting in enough calories.  I'm trying to use up the last of these shot bloks I ordered this past summer.  They expired in October, so they're a bit sticky and hard to squeeze out of the wrapper.  I planned to take in about 600 calories...I think I only actually got in 300...maybe less. 

I think I'm going to have to go back to gels and start using my flask I bought recently for solo rides and racing.  During group rides, I'm usually off in front, so I have time to struggle with the shot bloks as I wait at regrouping points.  Save those sticky shot bloks for running. 

chmoore2 - 2011-01-17 12:20 PM

Awesome Ride!!
I am always amazed at the paces people can maintain for that distance.  Nicely done.

I've yet to bike that far, but I will have to come July when I do my first HIM.  I did a couple rides in the fall in the 36 - 38 mile range, but will need to build up my base some more still.  Way too cold for much riding outside in Syracuse so I am planning on shorter trainer sessions till March.

_Deb_ - 2011-01-17 3:06 PM It was really really cold yesterday, and I didn't want to do another long run at the track.  Last week, I had no choice because there was no warmer weather on the horizon.  Now, we're due for a chinook, meaning the weather should go from it's current -28c (-18f) to a balmy 4c (39f) or so.  I can't say how glad I am.  The cold weather has been making me nutty.  I know there's more coming this winter, but at least we get a bit of a break.

newbz - 2011-01-16 8:08 PM i really want to see Saint ralph, hopefully soon. I've taken the past two days off as well, been sick and trying to get over it.

Dagwoodz - 2011-01-17 3:28 AM Well, after switching shifts, mandatory functions to prep for re-deployment and coming down with a nasty case of the crud..(102* temps, fever dreams, aches, the whole 9 yards), finally felt well enough to get out and go on a quick run.  Mainly just wanted to get a couple of miles in and try and clear the crap that is in my lungs out.  The run felt real good though.   Hopefully I can do the same tomorrow.