Mndymond and Disturbed275's Awesome SBR Group--- Phase 2--CLOSED! (Page 25)

Qua17 - 2012-05-28 8:31 PM

It's been a rough couple of days in regards to working out and eating.  My sore hips really cut into my workout time last week and having a friend come to town didn't help with the healthy eating.  I had a great hill repeat workout and managed to add 1.5 miles an hour and shaved 11 minutes off my previous time.

Here's my plan - please give me crap if I don't follow through:

Monday - Hill Repeat workout
Tuesday - Short Swim/Short Run - I'm going to a redsox/detroit game in the pm so I will have to put in the time in the AM
Wednesday -  Biking to and from work - this will be a first for me...
Thursday - Long Swim/Long Run (I would like to see if I could swim a mile in less than 2:20 (my goal for the month) and hit 5 or six miles  on the run (my running goal))
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Hill Repeats
Sunday - Long Swim 

rydergal - 2012-05-28 11:42 PM

 

Thanks! Race went good! First time in a 50m pool, actually liked it better! Kind of got into the rythm of things instead of stop start all the time.  Probably the best organized swim start I have been in as well! ....I left the garmin at home so transition times would be faster rather then fumbling with it's buttons.... instead I just wore a normal watch and timed the whole race....

I really though my run was sucky by perception, just wasn't feeling great in it and then I get my race results and ran one of the fastest 8km's I ever have! that was awesome!! (the course had to of been short

I Managed to do some shopping in Edmonton, got some new bike shoes! Hoping these ones will work! I was getting numb toes in my last 2 pairs, but this pair is nice and wide so hopefully will be much better! Got a 90km ride planned for tomorrow so that will be a good test!

yogachic - 2012-05-28 8:46 PM

Ok, well, I sort of got my workouts in this weekend.  

I was planning on 13-15 miles running on Saturday and 45ish miles on Sunday.  I ended up running to the Soldier Field 10-miler and running the course backward while looking for my friend who was doing her longest distance ever.  She was struggling a little, so I when I found her, I ended up running the last few miles with her.  I then went into the stadium and watched her finish crossing the 50-yard line.  I originally was planning on running home after, but her mom (who had come to watch the race) offered to take us out to lunch.  So I ended up doing about 11 miles since I got a ride instead of running home.

Saturday night was the same friend's birthday/going away party, and I ended up having too much to drink and getting home at 3am.... I was supposed to do Bike the Drive at 5am but was still drunk so ended up skipping it.  I did get in a swim later that day, but was for the most part busy recovering from my night out!

I did end up doing a 38-mile bike ride this morning with some friends, so all was not lost!  No sign of plantar fasciitis, so that's good.  

 

ETA- I'm going on a road trip this week with the friend who had the going away party on Saturday.... Helping her move to Texas.  I'm hoping the hotels we stay at have pools so I can still swim and run.  If I have time between driving, maybe I'll also be able to rent some bikes and do some shorter rides along the way!  In any case, not sure how much internet access I'll have, so I might be MIA until next week!

disturbed275 - 2012-05-30 6:52 PM

The long weekend was not good to me eating-wise either.  Had margarita, beer, and pizza night Saturday.  Then we grilled brats and burgers Sunday.  I did manage to get in a long run Sunday morning, but I'm still pretty sure I ate far more than I burned

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-31 4:46 AM Just want to check in and let you all know that I'm still hanging in there! Today is the last day of school where I teach, and tomorrow is my last day (at least officially - there's always stuff to do!). I am excited to really focus on my training (and gardening...and working at autism camp...and watching my nieces and nephews...and taking a conducting class... ) I am registered for another 5k next weekend (the 9th) , but I think I'm going to have to find one in a different location. I'll be watching my nieces for a week at the end of June, and next weekend my husband is working 3 12-hour shifts at his externship, so I think it'd be a good time to visit and kind of reacquaint myself with their routines and everything - one is almost three and the other is 9 months, so everything is always changing! They live 4 hours from me, so doing the 5K here at home would mean a visit cut quite short. I'm not sure what I want to do, but I won't NOT do a 5K that weekend! I am getting frustrated with my lack of gains in my running. I am considering going back to a deliberate run-walk interval program. It's easier to make myself run harder if I know I get a break after a certain point. I wonder if it would even make the timing any slower, since I would push harder while I am running. I've been doing some walking in my runs, but it is only after I have been running so incredibly slowly for awhile and I get frustrated and walk for a bit. Thoughts?

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-31 5:46 AM Just want to check in and let you all know that I'm still hanging in there! Today is the last day of school where I teach, and tomorrow is my last day (at least officially - there's always stuff to do!). I am excited to really focus on my training (and gardening...and working at autism camp...and watching my nieces and nephews...and taking a conducting class... ) I am registered for another 5k next weekend (the 9th) , but I think I'm going to have to find one in a different location. I'll be watching my nieces for a week at the end of June, and next weekend my husband is working 3 12-hour shifts at his externship, so I think it'd be a good time to visit and kind of reacquaint myself with their routines and everything - one is almost three and the other is 9 months, so everything is always changing! They live 4 hours from me, so doing the 5K here at home would mean a visit cut quite short. I'm not sure what I want to do, but I won't NOT do a 5K that weekend! I am getting frustrated with my lack of gains in my running. I am considering going back to a deliberate run-walk interval program. It's easier to make myself run harder if I know I get a break after a certain point. I wonder if it would even make the timing any slower, since I would push harder while I am running. I've been doing some walking in my runs, but it is only after I have been running so incredibly slowly for awhile and I get frustrated and walk for a bit. Thoughts?

thor67 - 2012-05-31 9:48 AM

Looking at your logs, I would say run more. At best you go 2x week. I would try go 3-4x week. You could also add some hill training as well. It will get there eventually. Better to be a slow runner then a couch potato!

Qua17 - 2012-05-31 7:37 PM

hmm... where to start?  What I'd like to do is to crack open a beer with you (beer makes everything better) and tell you that what you are going through is what everyone goes through.  Everyone has to start somewhere and we all go through the pains and frustrations of those first steps...  I've been running on and on since I was nine but it's still tough for me to get into the swing on things.  When I decided to get back in shape (again!) in November, it took be almost 4 months before I could run a mile without stopping.  So, I can promise you from experience that it will get better!

Here are 2 suggestions (and a few of these were taught to me by other BTers who are members of this group!):

1) When you are starting out, it's not about speed or even improvement - it's about consistency.  Set a goal to work out a certain number of times each week.  That way - even when you have a tough week - you can still be proud just for getting it done.

2) Check out jeffgalloway.com.  He's THE running guru.  He's the guy who has popularized running with walking breaks.  His gospel - if it helps you to run, its ok to walk.  Here are two pages to check out:
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/beginners.html
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/walk_breaks.html

3) Cultivate BT friendships... My friends on this site have been one of the reasons why I have made it this far...  When I started, my wife didn't get it.  But the people on this site did because knew exactly where I was coming from (and they know exactly where you are coming from) because they've been there and done it themselves.  As a result - they are a supportive bunch.  

4) Look back at all you have accomplished so far.  You should be proud of yourself for all that you have accomplished!

Keep up the great work! 

Qua17 - 2012-06-01 4:37 AM

hmm... where to start?  What I'd like to do is to crack open a beer with you (beer makes everything better) and tell you that what you are going through is what everyone goes through.  Everyone has to start somewhere and we all go through the pains and frustrations of those first steps...  I've been running on and on since I was nine but it's still tough for me to get into the swing on things.  When I decided to get back in shape (again!) in November, it took be almost 4 months before I could run a mile without stopping.  So, I can promise you from experience that it will get better!

Here are 2 suggestions (and a few of these were taught to me by other BTers who are members of this group!):

1) When you are starting out, it's not about speed or even improvement - it's about consistency.  Set a goal to work out a certain number of times each week.  That way - even when you have a tough week - you can still be proud just for getting it done.

2) Check out jeffgalloway.com.  He's THE running guru.  He's the guy who has popularized running with walking breaks.  His gospel - if it helps you to run, its ok to walk.  Here are two pages to check out:
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/beginners.html
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/walk_breaks.html

3) Cultivate BT friendships... My friends on this site have been one of the reasons why I have made it this far...  When I started, my wife didn't get it.  But the people on this site did because knew exactly where I was coming from (and they know exactly where you are coming from) because they've been there and done it themselves.  As a result - they are a supportive bunch.  

4) Look back at all you have accomplished so far.  You should be proud of yourself for all that you have accomplished!

Keep up the great work! 

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-31 5:46 AM Just want to check in and let you all know that I'm still hanging in there! Today is the last day of school where I teach, and tomorrow is my last day (at least officially - there's always stuff to do!). I am excited to really focus on my training (and gardening...and working at autism camp...and watching my nieces and nephews...and taking a conducting class... ) I am registered for another 5k next weekend (the 9th) , but I think I'm going to have to find one in a different location. I'll be watching my nieces for a week at the end of June, and next weekend my husband is working 3 12-hour shifts at his externship, so I think it'd be a good time to visit and kind of reacquaint myself with their routines and everything - one is almost three and the other is 9 months, so everything is always changing! They live 4 hours from me, so doing the 5K here at home would mean a visit cut quite short. I'm not sure what I want to do, but I won't NOT do a 5K that weekend! I am getting frustrated with my lack of gains in my running. I am considering going back to a deliberate run-walk interval program. It's easier to make myself run harder if I know I get a break after a certain point. I wonder if it would even make the timing any slower, since I would push harder while I am running. I've been doing some walking in my runs, but it is only after I have been running so incredibly slowly for awhile and I get frustrated and walk for a bit. Thoughts?

Qua17 - 2012-05-30 7:08 PM

boxerdogfriend - 2012-05-31 7:42 PM Thanks for the info!

rydergal - 2012-05-31 11:34 PM

Thanks! Race went good! First time in a 50m pool, actually liked it better! Kind of got into the rythm of things instead of stop start all the time.  Probably the best organized swim start I have been in as well! ....I left the garmin at home so transition times would be faster rather then fumbling with it's buttons.... instead I just wore a normal watch and timed the whole race....

I really though my run was sucky by perception, just wasn't feeling great in it and then I get my race results and ran one of the fastest 8km's I ever have! that was awesome!! (the course had to of been short

I Managed to do some shopping in Edmonton, got some new bike shoes! Hoping these ones will work! I was getting numb toes in my last 2 pairs, but this pair is nice and wide so hopefully will be much better! Got a 90km ride planned for tomorrow so that will be a good test!

Moonrocket - 2012-06-02 11:24 PM Yay!  Got in my first open water swim today.  It started a little slow- but felt much better pretty quickly.  That and an hour 45 on the bike and I'm feeling pretty good.

Moonrocket - 2012-06-02 1:24 PM Yay!  Got in my first open water swim today.  It started a little slow- but felt much better pretty quickly.  That and an hour 45 on the bike and I'm feeling pretty good.

kevinbe - 2012-06-02 5:26 PM

Was able to get the swim in today.  Strange thing happened on my second set of a 2x600 workout.  The HIM plan I'm doing calls for RPE 8 on this 2nd 600 (ridiculous).  So I'm about 19 lengths or so into this thing, not at an 8, but maybe a 6-7, and I was fortunate to look up and see a gal next to me with a kickboard doing kick drills.  Not entirely weird, except that I started out in the lane solo, and I was pushing the issue and a lot all over the lane.  I have no idea when she popped into the lane unnanounced, nor do I care, and I was a little miffed for about a length, until I got over myself, moved over and finished my set.  Thought it weird because when I swim during the week with the 5am crowd, we all anounce ourselves first prior to entering the lane, I assume to avoid a collision between unsuspecting swimmers.

I normally just hang my feet over the edge until the person agknowledges me when entering a lane w/ someone in it.  Sometimes I have to wait 2-3 times for them to notice, but usually they see me right away.  What do you all do when entering a lane someone's already swimming in?

On a running note, I got a 3.07 miler down in 20:27 later this afternoon.  Nice to know the old legs still got some speed left in em.  I won't do much speed work on the run during this training cycle, only to avoid injury, so I was almost giddy when the schedule had me doing a 3 mile run, I decided to go for broke and pin my ears back.  ( I have big German ears that flap in the wind and make me less aero.)

kevinbe - 2012-06-02 4:26 PM

Was able to get the swim in today.  Strange thing happened on my second set of a 2x600 workout.  The HIM plan I'm doing calls for RPE 8 on this 2nd 600 (ridiculous).  So I'm about 19 lengths or so into this thing, not at an 8, but maybe a 6-7, and I was fortunate to look up and see a gal next to me with a kickboard doing kick drills.  Not entirely weird, except that I started out in the lane solo, and I was pushing the issue and a lot all over the lane.  I have no idea when she popped into the lane unnanounced, nor do I care, and I was a little miffed for about a length, until I got over myself, moved over and finished my set.  Thought it weird because when I swim during the week with the 5am crowd, we all anounce ourselves first prior to entering the lane, I assume to avoid a collision between unsuspecting swimmers.

I normally just hang my feet over the edge until the person agknowledges me when entering a lane w/ someone in it.  Sometimes I have to wait 2-3 times for them to notice, but usually they see me right away.  What do you all do when entering a lane someone's already swimming in?

On a running note, I got a 3.07 miler down in 20:27 later this afternoon.  Nice to know the old legs still got some speed left in em.  I won't do much speed work on the run during this training cycle, only to avoid injury, so I was almost giddy when the schedule had me doing a 3 mile run, I decided to go for broke and pin my ears back.  ( I have big German ears that flap in the wind and make me less aero.)

disturbed275 - 2012-06-02 5:40 PM I had another race today.  It was a 20k in Des Moines which is touted as America's largest 20k probably because it is such and odd distance.  Anyway, I had a great race and for the first time this year felt like things really came together.  I ran a 1:24:36 which was good enough for 177th out of about 7000 people.  It was a 4.5 minute PR over when I ran it last four years ago and a great confidence booster in terms of feeling I may actually be able to qualify for Boston later this year.  I celebrated with ginormous steak for dinner and a a few founder's IPAs to wash it down