SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 261)

kt65 - 2009-09-16 2:42 PM

I am late in responding to this post but I was having a similar dilemma after Vineman, whether to go with a coach or a new bike.  Luckily for me, my sweetie surprised me with a new bike, but only after I had reached the decision to go with a coach.  Sorry, Sam, maybe this doesn't help...HOWEVER, that being said, I can say that I am loving having a coach.  I just do as I am told (mostly), and I have not been suffering from any of the niggling heel, glute, hip pains that I was late last year (2008) and through most of my training for my half marathon and HIM when I was on the do it myself method.  And I am getting faster or at least maximizing the speed I have, without feeling exhausted before or after those race pace and long runs.  I feel that my confidence is really good, and everything that I am doing is for a reason, not just well...i should log some miles on the bike or I should do 6000 yds in the pool this week.  It is very focused and my time is absolutely maximized.  I love having a coach!  oh, i said that already.  I am 44, soon to be 45 and it is very important to me to stay injury free, this is something I talked at length with Steve when we had the initial interview/consult.  He has been very good about this aspect.  Anyhow, sorry to ramble on and on, because that's probably more than 2 cents.  You can pm me if you have any other Q's. 

swbkrun - 2009-09-16 10:10 PM You all must have my wrong address... I haven't seen any checks yet !!?!?

Haven't seen Doug around here... You out there these days?  Hope all is well!!

tahrens - 2009-09-17 8:48 AM

So I am totally confused.  When exactly is Lonestar?  I thought it was near the end of April but then did someone say something about October 1st?  If it is in October that would be cool b/c my birthday is October 2nd.   Sam and Tony - we still on for dinner for the Army 10 miler?  We can make it a birthday dinner for me.    And Sam - any opportunity you can have to get a pink bike and you know I'm all over it!!!!

Now down to business.  I don't know if I am up to Savageman this weekend. I have been fighting off a sinus infection for the past 3 days and honestly have spent more time sleeping than I've been awake since Tuesday.  I've been able to drag myself into work for a few hours, leave early, take a nap, eat dinner, take a nap, kiss the girls good night, go back to bed.  We are leaving for Deep Creek today and I'll make the call this weekend.  I don't know if there is internet access in the house we're staying at.......  If it were any other race I would probably be of the suck it up buttercup mentality - but this is Savage.  The weather forecast is low 60's and rainy, morning weather in the 40's and all those hills.  Plus I need to start ramping up the milage on my running.   Oh well, think positive right. Sorry about the pitty fest. It's over.

Trevor - very cool!   Go get em!!

tahrens - 2009-09-17 8:48 AM

Hi everyone.  Lots has been going on in the MG.  Rob and Suzy, love the photos. I can't believe how many there are Suzy.  At my half the professional photographers hardly took any - what a selection for you to choose from.  Too bad cheater lady had to contaminate your finish photos. But the beauty of photoshop.......  Rob, every time I see your race jersey I think you have one of those glow necklaces around your neck.  It always makes me smile.

So I am totally confused.  When exactly is Lonestar?  I thought it was near the end of April but then did someone say something about October 1st?  If it is in October that would be cool b/c my birthday is October 2nd.   Sam and Tony - we still on for dinner for the Army 10 miler?  We can make it a birthday dinner for me.    And Sam - any opportunity you can have to get a pink bike and you know I'm all over it!!!!

Now down to business.  I don't know if I am up to Savageman this weekend. I have been fighting off a sinus infection for the past 3 days and honestly have spent more time sleeping than I've been awake since Tuesday.  I've been able to drag myself into work for a few hours, leave early, take a nap, eat dinner, take a nap, kiss the girls good night, go back to bed.  We are leaving for Deep Creek today and I'll make the call this weekend.  I don't know if there is internet access in the house we're staying at.......  If it were any other race I would probably be of the suck it up buttercup mentality - but this is Savage.  The weather forecast is low 60's and rainy, morning weather in the 40's and all those hills.  Plus I need to start ramping up the milage on my running.   Oh well, think positive right. Sorry about the pitty fest. It's over.

Trevor - very cool!   Go get em!!

sdalessio - 2009-09-17 9:43 AM Speaking of Lonestar, where are people staying?  I think Tony and I decided on a hotel that is within walking distance.  I was looking at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center and Hotel Galvez.  Anyone know anything about the 2?

DougRob - 2009-09-17 11:03 AM Suzy:

Two things:

1. I do not see your "new" avatar. What's the deal?

2. There is a garage sale in Madison, WI 9/19 where they are selling a Computrainer (if you need one)
http://madison.craigslist.org/gms/1378702615.html


Doug

roni_runnw - 2009-09-17 10:47 AM I'm back home in Kalispell for the next couple weeks trying to keep my daughters  from killing each other or burning our house down before the youngest ships off to bootcamp on October 1st. Babysitting my adult kids isn't my favorite thing to do, but atleast we're getting to spend some together.

I'm also tapering for Black Diamond HIM. I decided to do a full taper for the HIM. I'd like  to improve my time over Boise, and I'm tired of going into races feeling sore, tired,and not recovered. So, I'm not going to worry about the 50k training until afterward. It'll mean a big ramp up in mileage with only two months before the race, but since I'll be able to really focus on the run I think I can do it.  Wish me luck!

roni_runnw - 2009-09-17 10:47 AM I'm back home in Kalispell for the next couple weeks trying to keep my daughters  from killing each other or burning our house down before the youngest ships off to bootcamp on October 1st. Babysitting my adult kids isn't my favorite thing to do, but atleast we're getting to spend some together.

I'm also tapering for Black Diamond HIM. I decided to do a full taper for the HIM. I'd like  to improve my time over Boise, and I'm tired of going into races feeling sore, tired,and not recovered. So, I'm not going to worry about the 50k training until afterward. It'll mean a big ramp up in mileage with only two months before the race, but since I'll be able to really focus on the run I think I can do it.  Wish me luck!

SSMinnow - 2009-09-17 11:11 AM

Hey

Did you try clearing your cache?  It really isn't all that exciting,  but I was getting kind of sick of the old one.  Truth be told, I felt like garbage when they took this shot.

I have a CT, but if you ever see a PT let me know!!

PS. Nice to have you back on the boards.  We can only see so many posts from Trevor and John .

SSMinnow - 2009-09-17 11:11 AM

PS. Nice to have you back on the boards.  We can only see so many posts from Trevor and John .