Todd's Tri Turtles - (Beginners, Sprint, 5K, 10K) - CLOSED (Page 27)

Originally posted by Hubbie

And I'm back!!!!!!! So here is what I've been up to. While at work Thursday night I got a call from my sitter saying that my boy was screaming and was inconsolable. This is very abnormal for him so I grabbed my partner and headed over. When I got there I could hear him before I could see him. he was holding his ear saying it hurt and that he couldn't hear. Just the look he gave me said that his condition needed immediate attention. So I loaded him in my ambulance making my son now my patient. He was diagnosed with server swimmers ear in both ears. After two shots of high dose antibiotics and sedation he was sent home with three medications. The next three days where recovery but I'm happy to say he's finally on the mend. Yesterday I got some help with caring for him so I could get a bike ride in.

I spent all of my last winter on the bike trainer focusing on strength and power output. I tackled a hill that last least I really fought with but yesterday I didn't seem so bad. So happy so see my winters work paying off. Today I did a 20 minute open water swim followed by a run. While on my run I noticed one of my friends there too so we finished the circuit together. We must have made a laughable sight. Martin was easily spinning on his bike while I was on foot huffing and puffing to keep up. But I still laid down some decent times.

Okay so now to everyone else. Regarding the DNF, I think it takes a lot of courage to realize that you are not fully ready mentally out physically. I did a race last year that went bad bad bad. I pushed through it and to this day I wish I had the courage to ask for a DNF.

In regards to the silver bike: Congratulations!!!!! Is it a male or female? What is the bike's name? I'm sure you two will have many enjoyable miles together.

Beth

Originally posted by Rnay225

So I've decided to focus on my marathon coming up in the fall and keep the swimming and biking to my cross training days or just whenever I want. I need to take some of the stress and pressure off of myself and let training be fun again instead of another priority and something I HAVE to do. I likely won't race much if at all this summer and I think that will allow me to enjoy myself a bit more and exercise will be the stress reliever it used to be instead of stress inducing.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete



Rennay, that sounds like one heck of a plan for you both physcially and mentally. Let me suggest that you find yourself a good marathon training plan if you have not already. I do not say this to make it feel like Work or something you Have to do, but a set plan will help take away the stress of deciding what you need to do. A training plan will also allow for much easier planning on your part to ensure you get that run in for training and stress relief purposes. Have you run a marathon before, and which one are you scheduled to do?

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete



Rennay, that sounds like one heck of a plan for you both physcially and mentally. Let me suggest that you find yourself a good marathon training plan if you have not already. I do not say this to make it feel like Work or something you Have to do, but a set plan will help take away the stress of deciding what you need to do. A training plan will also allow for much easier planning on your part to ensure you get that run in for training and stress relief purposes. Have you run a marathon before, and which one are you scheduled to do?

Originally posted by Rnay225


More importantly, I started day one of training today and it was tough but I really really needed to run and to feel proud of myself again. I needed today's run more than I needed air and it almost didn't happen. I was at work until after 7:30 and at 7:25 it looked like a big storm was rolling in. As I was trying to clock out the power went off and so I didn't bother changing in the locker room and running at the reservoir track nearby. Decided I'd just go home and sulk. I got to my car and it was crazy windy but no rain. I drive through one of my favorite parks to get home and saw a lot of people out and that it STILL wasn't raining so decided to change in the bathrooms and run. I stayed on the path in case it did start raining since I didn't have any visibility gear and ended up doing a solid 5K. It was hard on my tired legs but I did a mile on the pavement, a mile on the trail and the last mile was a mix. I really needed to be proud of myself today and I am. Then I saw a rainbow on my way home

Originally posted by Lovey

Hi Guys. Work has been tough lately.
I did a 20 minute run today to test the ankle and it went well.
Hopefully, now I can get back on track.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Where are all my Turtles at, all my Turtles at? Busted out on yall with a funky flow.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Ok, so the wife wanted me to do Zumba with her at the gym tonight so I did. I looked so stupid becuase I have no rhythm what so ever. I mean it was flat out comical, but it made her happy! Wasn't a bad workout, but I would have preferred a three mile run, which likely would have been easier.

Originally posted by Taringa

With my half marathon coming closer, I have a bit of a question for the experienced runners: what do you do to fuel up for a long run?  I usually train first thing in the morning so I'm running (or swimming or cycling) on an empty stomach and a strong black coffee. My HM is at 6am, I'll be getting up around 3:30-4:00am, and I'm thinking I'm going to need some kind of breakfast to keep me going. I've tried taking a gel while out on my long runs and had no problem, so this morning I thought I'd try real food and had  two slices of raisin toast about an hour before my run. Man, that was a mistake! My legs felt like lead, it was so hard to get motivated to move them. Anyone got any tips or tricks? Just fruit beforehand, maybe some sultanas or dates? Or just stick to using a sports gel?

Originally posted by Taringa

With my half marathon coming closer, I have a bit of a question for the experienced runners: what do you do to fuel up for a long run?  I usually train first thing in the morning so I'm running (or swimming or cycling) on an empty stomach and a strong black coffee. My HM is at 6am, I'll be getting up around 3:30-4:00am, and I'm thinking I'm going to need some kind of breakfast to keep me going. I've tried taking a gel while out on my long runs and had no problem, so this morning I thought I'd try real food and had  two slices of raisin toast about an hour before my run. Man, that was a mistake! My legs felt like lead, it was so hard to get motivated to move them. Anyone got any tips or tricks? Just fruit beforehand, maybe some sultanas or dates? Or just stick to using a sports gel?

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Ok, ladies and gentlemen now it is time for the challenge of all challenges. THE TOUR DE FRANCE CHALLENGE This challenge is a great way to get to biking, keep up, or improve. The challenge is also a great way to meet fellow BT'ers and likely find other people to seek advice, inspiration, give inspiration, encourage, help those newer than you. Here is how it works. Go to the challenges page and select Tour Challenge (all the rules are there). State that you wish to participate and a team you would perfer to be one if you have a preferance (Garmin, BMC, and so on). You then will state your goals by the number of stages you will do and the total number of miles / hours or minutes you will do. So for an example, 8 stages for 80 miles or 10 stages for 5 hours. Just to let you know the Tour goes from the 29th of June to July 21st (21 total stages, but you set your number). You will be placed on a team and will work and chat with your team, you can trash talk the other teams (in good fun). I can tell you that this will be my third year and it has really helped me form some friendships and improved my bike fitness. You don't have to do alot, remember you set the goal and your goal is all you have to worry about, but it counts towards your teams total. You can request to be a team with me or leave it up to faith, I would say the latter becuase yall already have me for anything you need and I will continue to keep up with all the Turtles in the challenge. If you do want to be though, I have no problems with it becuase you will still meet others. It has been slacking in here a bit, so hopefully quit a few will take the challenge and we can get it picked back up in here as well.

Originally posted by Hubbie

Going to attempt to tackle the hills here again. I am pleased how my fitness has already improved this year. I have my first tri next Saturday and want to put the finishing touches on my running today.

In regards to fueling for the HM I take a slightly different approach. I'm the kind of person who can't function without breakfast and I don't do well missing meals either. So leading up to the race I don't change a thing about my diet. The morning of my race I always eat a peanut butter Cliff Bar and 12 oz of V8. For some reason that combo works for me. I think you need to find what race morning combo works for you and stick with it. I met a guy once who was convinced that eating sardines and pancakes was the way to go. Best of luck on your race!!!!!

That challenge sounds fun. my only problem is that I'm the world worst at tracking my workout. I'm amazed I've done so well simply logging my workout. And truth be told I don't log my weights or my hour long power walks or jogs. in fact if Todd didn't keep after my I probably wouldn't even log at all

Sounds like everyone is doing well in their training. Keep up the great work!!!

Beth

Originally posted by Rnay225

I've done a little running this week. I think running on my tired legs from work is really going to come in handy when this marathon comes around. We have a pro triathlete here locally who is also an emergency room RN and he said running after work when his legs were tired was the best training he could have done because it taught him to handle fatigue during the IM. I'm taking that to heart! Tomorrow is a busy day since I'm working in the morning then going to see a potential wedding venue in the afternoon but I'm planning to get 5 miles in after that. Not sure if I will be posting much over the weekend but I will definitely catch up next week. Have a good one everybody!

Originally posted by Hubbie



I also find that I get the best training done after a long shift at work. Not only is it a good stress relief but it teaches my mind and body to function even when tired.

That being said my run was a complete disaster!!!! It was hot and humid and I didn't bring enough water with me. Was almost up the toughest hill when I got dizzy nauseated and almost hit the ground. Had to stop for a few minutes then walk up the rest and most of the next hill. Finally pulled myself together enough to run up the last hill. But the damage had been done to my times and it showed. Once I got back in the gym and cooled off I knocked out the weights with little problems. Still upset about the poor run though.......

Beth