Chaderbox and aquagirl's group ! CLOSED (Page 3)

asuit - 2011-01-17 7:15 PM completed first week of Couch to Sprint - The second week doubled in distance, I thought it would be more gradual but I made it through tonight. 

My goal this week is to better focus on tranistion form work to the gym.   I need to clear my head and have all my stuff before I start.  any suggestions ?     

Peachfor3 - 2011-01-17 9:31 PM Such a good point about peeing.  I've settled on tri shorts for now and figure out the top later.  Found a great deal on those later on today. 

I went to the gym today with a friend, nice and late in the morning, it was MLK after all, and my state-employed husband was home with the kids.  My friend and I hop in and decide to share a lane to make it easy for anyone who comes in (we are beginners and it is easier to get in each others way!)  So, we are warming up, and noticing the pool is getting very crowded....and the median age of those members coming in was like 68.  We forgot to check the pool schedule and were coinciding with an "senior aqua fit" class.  No big deal, or so we thought.  With typical classes they leave the last lane up for lap swimmers, so we just moved to there and kept going.  Bad idea.  We got ganged up on by a whole crew of ladies, wanting us OUT of their way, their class is about to start after all!  So, 15 minutes in and we were bullied out of the pool.  I am planning on going back again tomorrow morning to get a real swim workout in.  Such a funny experience. 

Peachfor3 - 2011-01-17 9:34 PM

Is going early morning an option?  I used to go at night (7:30 ish) after my toddler was in bed (I know, not the same as coming from the office) but it was so hard to get motivated.  I go now so early, like 5:30, but it is so nice to get working out done and have the evening to relax and unwind.  Once I get up and out the door I am glad I went.  I line up everything the night before and just get up and go. 

aquagirl - 2011-01-18 1:56 PM Ugh. More power to you.
I am always in total awe of people who can do this. I am utterly useless in the morning. In fact the ONLY time I am awake at 530 is when I have not yet been to sleep ! I have been working the nightshift for  many years now. I find it easier to stay up all night than to get up early.
 

Chaderbox - 2011-01-18 11:02 AM

That's because you're weird.

r1237h - 2011-01-18 5:29 PM

Well, as long as you can give a technical & scientific reason......

Bopper - 2011-01-18 8:40 PM

Good evening (or morning depending on when you read this) everyone.

Helen asked me to prepare this little chart for everyone to put in their logs so they can keep track of each other easily. All you need to do is copy and paste this into your log... in the header section. Each user name is a link to the respective log. Have fun and enjoy Helen's sense of humour and knowledge.... dredge her for all she's worth.

Aquagirl - Helen
Chaderbox -  Chad
srja - Sara (I can't access her log, so you'll have to copy and paste the link yourselves)
cbredderman - Corey
DoubleBee - Bobby
Nmroach - Noel
r1237h - Ron
jsmcgowan - Jocelyn
tim.amo - Tim
dughogue - Doug
asuit - Allen
Peachfor3 - Shon
bnutter - Barry

cbredderman - 2011-01-19 8:07 AM Well, I took the weekend off because the gym's hours and my work schedule didn't fit together very well.  And because I was still sore from workouts that I haven't done before.  So I didn't think to check the message board either.
My goal this week is to get in 1000 yards of swimming, and a 'long' run of at least 6 miles.  Maybe one bike workout that isn't a spinning class, too, so that I can throw in a short run after to get used to that feeling.
Made it into the pool yesterday, got smoked by the old and overweight guys in the pool.  Maybe I need to work on my swimming more that I thought.
Anyone have tips on getting long hair under a swim cap?

Bopper - 2011-01-18 11:40 PM

Good evening (or morning depending on when you read this) everyone.

Helen asked me to prepare this little chart for everyone to put in their logs so they can keep track of each other easily. All you need to do is copy and paste this into your log... in the header section. Each user name is a link to the respective log. Have fun and enjoy Helen's sense of humour and knowledge.... dredge her for all she's worth.

Aquagirl - Helen
Chaderbox -  Chad
srja - Sara (I can't access her log, so you'll have to copy and paste the link yourselves)
cbredderman - Corey
DoubleBee - Bobby
Nmroach - Noel
r1237h - Ron
jsmcgowan - Jocelyn
tim.amo - Tim
dughogue - Doug
asuit - Allen
Peachfor3 - Shon
bnutter - Barry

srja - 2011-01-19 1:51 AM I had already added everybody manually to my friends list in the log.  Does this achieve the same thing?

cbredderman - 2011-01-19 8:07 AM Well, I took the weekend off because the gym's hours and my work schedule didn't fit together very well.  And because I was still sore from workouts that I haven't done before.  So I didn't think to check the message board either.
My goal this week is to get in 1000 yards of swimming, and a 'long' run of at least 6 miles.  Maybe one bike workout that isn't a spinning class, too, so that I can throw in a short run after to get used to that feeling.
Made it into the pool yesterday, got smoked by the old and overweight guys in the pool.  Maybe I need to work on my swimming more that I thought.
Anyone have tips on getting long hair under a swim cap?

aquagirl - 2011-01-19 7:24 AM

I put it in a double pony tail and then just put the cap on. This is actually easier when your hair is wet.  And to preserve your hair, it is actually a good idea to REALLY soak your hair in the shower before you get in the pool. That way the hair absorbs the fresh water and will not absorb the nasty pool water. This will go a long way towards "saving" your hair. Regular pool swimming can be hard on it.  

Also....the thing to remember about swimming, is that it is so very technique based . Those old overweight dudes  have the technique DOWN......and thats why they are smoking you. Of course, I get smoked by all sorts on a regular basis, kind of used to it!  

Chaderbox - 2011-01-18 11:27 AM

Your gym doesn't let 1 lane stay open during the sea-cow exhitibitions?  I would check with someone, and if that is the rule (that 1 lane is to stay open) then tell the sea-cows to bugger off.  You pay for your membership just like they do, and you're entitled to use the pool while they're floating about.  One thing to remember if you swim laps while they are doing their "thing"... Sea-cows tend to make the pool taste like old woman lotion.  ICK...  But on the plus side, sometimes you can use it like OWS (Open Water Swimming) training because of the waves they make as they do whatever it is they do to make such big waves.  Or, at least that's how it goes in my pool.