kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED (Page 25)

That was funny Carrie!

Michele - if you're working out you need to eat more than the 3 meals. You could incorporate the homemade lara bars into training. I have not made any yet, but did bring a store bought lara bar on my run today in case I needed something to eat.

And I'm still snacking if I get hungry. Usually almonds and a piece of fruit. I'm logging what I'm having along with my training here on BT. Just a quick jotting down of what I have for B, L, D & any snacks.

Massage! 

The fact that you've developed a crick on your "primary breathing side" leads me to think that you are wrenching your head out of the water when you breath.  Two thoughts -- first when you breath, you should be rotating your body not your head and second your head should not come very far out of the water -- only one goggle should be out of the water.  The other thing to think about is bi-lateral breathing -- it helps you develop a balanced stroke and its useful because you may need to breath on you non-primary breathing side during a race. 

Glad to hear you're doing so well.  Good luck tomorrow!!

Biopsy is on the 29th.  I'm ready for some answers. I found out today that I'm iGA deficient, which is a positive marker for Celiac disease.  This is probably the reason I'm so tired all the time, as iGA deficiency is immune deficiency disorder.  I'm doing the Paleo more as a cleanse, and then I'm going to experiment with different foods after the month is over.

Today's food log:

9 a.m. (post hard run):  sweet potatoes, 2 eggs, spinach, and mushrooms cooked in coconut oil

11 a.m. - almond and raisin mix

1 p.m. - mixed greens with carrots, red pepper, tomatoes, avocado, leftover burger, and olive oil-vinegar dressing

3 p.m. - olives and homemade carrot-orange-ginger juice

6 p.m. - chicken, broc, and red pepper stir fried in coconut milk and curry powder  

You have a recipe?

Kelly - Would like your legal opinion about what the hell is Lance Armstrong thinking. How could he even possibly consider acknowledging PED use so that he could do tri's again when there are several law suits that are still in play?

Jen & Scott - recipes please. I tried to make a coconut curry chicken squash dish last night, but winging it. It turned out ok, but not great. I just sprinkled in cumin, corriander, ginger, chili powder and cayenne. I think lemongrass is key???

I'm pretty much out of all protein in the house. Dinner is the last of the eggs, scrambled with collards and sweet potato. Not bad, but I need to hit the grocery store or farmers market tomorrow early.

Speaking of sweet potatos. I bought Japanese sweet potatos at the farmers market. Not a big fan of this type, they are very dry. What is a good variety?

He'll race MASSIVE legal issues if he admits to doping -- as you mentioned there are several suits currently pending against him.  He could enter into some type of universal settlement agreement but I can't see all the various parties agreeing to an agreement.  There is the possibility that LA has transferred all assets and is essentially judgment proof but I don't think that's likely either.  Or he could have a huge book deal that would essentially cover any judgments. 

His attorneys have issued a statement saying that they don't have any knowledge of a potential "confession."  I think they may be stating the truth, however LA has shown great hubris, so anything is possible. 

Thanks, Kelly and Chris.  All of this is good stuff for me to think about.  Chris, I also have the issue of form falling off when I'm tired, so I'll particularly give that some thought.  I'll get my Masters coach to keep an eye on me Monday morning to see if I have the other form issues Kelly mentioned.  At her suggestion, I have started breathing bilaterally on a regular basis, but it isn't totally natural on the left side yet.  I know that's important, though, so I'm going to keep at it.  

I'm also happy because I now can tell my wife I have to get a massage - BT's orders!    

I get massages every other week -- deep tissue.  Its probably the most painful and most beneficial thing I do training wise.

With regard to form vs. endurance you may want to try a 200 / 800 swim test.

Warm up for about 200-400 yards.

1 x 200 ALL OUT (try to record the time for each 100 if possible)

3 minutes rest

1 x 800 ALL OUT (try to record the time for each 100 if possible)

Cool down for about 200-400 yards

If your pace for the 200 and 800 is similar it is likely not an endurance problem and is likely a form problem.  If the 200 pace is significantly faster than the 800 pace its likely an endurance problem and is is really significantly faster its likely an endurance and form issue. If you had video of you swimming I would be curious to see it.

Actually, it was me who posted the recipe .  They are Whole30 compatible.  I usually eat one when I need a snack (not very often) or before a workout.  You just don't want to use them as a crutch if you have a sugar addiction.

I got in a 4 mile run this morning.  Having ran since the Dallas Metro PCS half I participated in Dec.9.  It was a great morning for a run, and it felt really good.  Not too cold.  Then this afternoon went on a bike ride.  Still trying out the new ride.  It is very different from my hybrid.  Not very confident on it yet but rode for an hour and 15 minutes.  It was a beautiful sunny afternoon!

Meal 1:  2 cups of coffee with coconut milk.  4 mile run.  Then 2 eggs, mushrooms, and spinach cooked in coconut oil.

Meal 2:  Canned salmon on a bed of spinach with avocado, yellow tomatoes, and homemade mayo.  Large sweet potato with salt.  Then 1 hr/15 min. bike ride.

Snack after ride:  small homemade fruit/nut bar; a handful of shredded coconut

Meal 3:  Chicken breast with lemon pepper seasoning cooked in coconut oil; butternut squash and sweet potato chunks roasted in Olio Buon Gustaio (Habernaros chili, horseradish & red chili in garlic olive oil), sugar snap peas.

I will as soon as I figure out which ones I am doing! 

Coconut Basil Chicken.  I have the Calphalon cookbook but this is the only place online I can find the recipe:  http://barbiesland.blog.com/recipes/coconut-basil-chicken/

This is my favorite shrimp recipe ever:  http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/03/thai-coconut-curry-shrimp.html

Speaking of non Tri races, there is an open water 2.4 mile race in July called the Peaks to Portland. Any of the NE peeps wanna do it? I would consider it, but I am not sure if I could be ready for it. Might be good for all you IM folks. I could be your kayak spotter. Here is the link:

http://www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/p2p

Wait...... people swim when you don't get to bike and run afterwards.  Biking and running is like the carrot that gets me through swims.  It just doesn't compute for me.

We have really good beer and lobster

The water is Maine so cold (even in the summer).  Although I do like swim only races.

He will (and the cost of your fit gets credited towards a bike if you purchase it there).  I just had a friend get fit by him and he gave her 3 bike options post-fit. 

Brian is a great guy, let him know that I sent you.