swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! (Page 27)

TrevorC - 2010-10-26 8:41 AM

Hold both buttons on the left side...power and not sure what the other is called.
Hold for a few seconds, and it should reset the unit.

tahrens - 2010-10-26 10:25 AM ************REAL QUESTION*************

I attended my first Masters Swim class today and during the cool down he had us doing 75s with breathing every 4th or 5th stroke.  What is the purpose of this? My thoughts were 1) to increase lung capacity and gas exchange efficiency and 2) to ensure we slow down.  Am I correct and is this a good cool down activity to incorporate into all my workouts?

tahrens - 2010-10-26 10:25 AM ************REAL QUESTION*************

I attended my first Masters Swim class today and during the cool down he had us doing 75s with breathing every 4th or 5th stroke.  What is the purpose of this? My thoughts were 1) to increase lung capacity and gas exchange efficiency and 2) to ensure we slow down.  Am I correct and is this a good cool down activity to incorporate into all my workouts?

dalessit - 2010-10-26 8:52 AM Very jealous, wish Sam and I could make this trip with you guys.

Make sure you guys take lots of pictures.

kkcbelle - 2010-10-26 11:51 AM

Post if that works out for you or not...  My husband complains of the same thing all the time and I've always just thought it was user error, ha ha!!! I do hear his beep and turn on! Maybe it's not user error!

DougRob - 2010-10-26 1:35 PM

I tried that as that is in the manual. I also tried it with a Garmin representative on the phone. It does not work. He thinks I have a key pad issue. I cannot select "yes" or "no" in response to the delete question. We are working on my sending it in to them to repair as I type this.

It seems that the Augusta 70.3 destryed it AND my legs!

SSMinnow - 2010-10-27 7:15 AM I'm blowing in (literally with 50mph winds....) to find out who's got big RACE plans this weekend?  a few details please!

For everyone else, what's the one piece of technology (tri or otherwise) you purchased that you regret? or feel is totally useless?  Share so we don't all make the same mistake!

SSMinnow - 2010-10-27 7:15 AM I'm blowing in (literally with 50mph winds....) to find out who's got big RACE plans this weekend?  a few details please!

For everyone else, what's the one piece of technology (tri or otherwise) you purchased that you regret? or feel is totally useless?  Share so we don't all make the same mistake!

cadmus - 2010-10-27 7:58 AM I haven't been disappointed w/ a technology purchase, but one equipment purchase comes to mind.  I purchased an Ultimate Descent hydration belt that carries one large (24 oz) bottle.  The belt is a buckle and the strap is non-elastic - very uncomfortable and constantly adjusting it during a run.  The large bottle also bounced a lot and leaked (3 bottles, same result). 
I recently purchased a Nathan 3 - 8 oz bottle belt.  Much more comfortable, less bouncy and no leaking.  Now I just need to start getting in some longer runs to justify wearing it.


Last night after work I headed up to some trails known as the "Horse Trails" near Lake Padden.  In my naivete I figured this was because people rode horses up there, I was wrong.  The first .38 miles had about 225 ft elevation gain (11+%).  Sometime during that I was thinking "a horse would be handy about now," then I came to a couple of slick, rocky areas w/ a nice drop to the side and decided I preferred my method of ascent.  By the time I reached the top of this <.5 mile "warm-up" I'd figured out they call them the horse trails because you end up snorting like a horse just trying to catch a breath.  This might have been the most difficult 3 mile run I've ever done.

cadmus - 2010-10-27 10:58 AM I haven't been disappointed w/ a technology purchase, but one equipment purchase comes to mind.  I purchased an Ultimate Descent hydration belt that carries one large (24 oz) bottle.  The belt is a buckle and the strap is non-elastic - very uncomfortable and constantly adjusting it during a run.  The large bottle also bounced a lot and leaked (3 bottles, same result). 
I recently purchased a Nathan 3 - 8 oz bottle belt.  Much more comfortable, less bouncy and no leaking.  Now I just need to start getting in some longer runs to justify wearing it.


Last night after work I headed up to some trails known as the "Horse Trails" near Lake Padden.  In my naivete I figured this was because people rode horses up there, I was wrong.  The first .38 miles had about 225 ft elevation gain (11+%).  Sometime during that I was thinking "a horse would be handy about now," then I came to a couple of slick, rocky areas w/ a nice drop to the side and decided I preferred my method of ascent.  By the time I reached the top of this <.5 mile "warm-up" I'd figured out they call them the horse trails because you end up snorting like a horse just trying to catch a breath.  This might have been the most difficult 3 mile run I've ever done.

dalessit - 2010-10-27 9:53 AM

Speaking of fuel belts what is everyone using for them?  My Amphipod belt is too big for me now and I need to pick up a new one.  I posted something in the Gear forum and Kathy recommended the Fuel Belt Helium.  Any other suggestions?

TrevorC - 2010-10-27 12:21 PM

I have the 4 bottle Helium. I have really start to use it on my long runs. I throw INFINIT in 2 of the bottles. Great way to carry calories.

cadmus - 2010-10-27 10:56 AM I tried the Nathan 4 bottle version, but the bottles in front interfered with my arm swing.  I looked at the Helium, but the pocket on it was pretty small and I sometimes need to carry my leash phone with me for work.

No views on last night's run, though I was surprised at one point to be looking down on I-5.  It was fun to run on new trails.

SSMinnow - 2010-10-27 6:15 AM I'm blowing in (literally with 50mph winds....) to find out who's got big RACE plans this weekend?  a few details please!

For everyone else, what's the one piece of technology (tri or otherwise) you purchased that you regret? or feel is totally useless?  Share so we don't all make the same mistake!

dalessit - 2010-10-27 11:50 AM

Yeah I used to carry infinit but then realized for a marathon I couldn't carry enough bottles (not as creative as Suzy to stash one mid race)  So I just carry water now on runs and gels in the pouch for calories.

kkcbelle - 2010-10-27 2:00 PM



Holy moly, I started typing and my computer screen went nuts and now I have the ole' TP. Whatever.

I have the 4-bottle Nathan and found if I wear it really low it doesn't interfere with my arms. However, it's a small and it's hard to get it tight enough around my waist and it doesn't adjust anymore. I've been shopping around, trying on various belts, but nothing feels awesome. I think they all suck!! If the belt fits, it's hard to get bottles in and out, or if the bottles are good there's not a pocket big enough for gels/keys/whatever, yada yada yada. You'd think it would be easy to design the perfect fuel belt! I heard there is a new Nathan coming out soon (maybe it's out now)?

Day 2 with sick kiddo, who has strep. Seeing the amount of pain he is in (and remembering strep from my childhood back when I still had tonsils), I can't imagine Linda running a marathon with strep. Crazy!!!