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2013-10-12 3:56 AM
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You aren't far off!!!!

Actually, we gave them some fish since the little beggars were relentless. Then they puked it up on the floor and I had to clean it up. J and I were negotiating who was going to clean up and debating whether 2 piles of puke counted as one cleanup if it came from the same cat. Ah, livin' the dream!

I spit my coffee out when I saw that.  The picture and the play-by-play.  :-)



2013-10-12 9:01 AM
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Mike! Good luck in your 5K. Kill that thing!
2013-10-12 9:14 PM
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Awesome day today. 5 hours of volunteering at a local tri, 2 good runs today, Greek Food Festival, and now post run stretches, plank, and crunches. Going back now for some additional stretches to get some of the back kinks out.
2013-10-12 9:50 PM
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My weakness is slowly getting back to its form.  I ran a 1:32:40 half (posted in JD thread for a little more detail).  Seeing that my plan is working I'm going to keep at it until my full marathon in January!

2013-10-13 9:38 AM
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Originally posted by Pink Socks Awesome day today. 5 hours of volunteering at a local tri, 2 good runs today, Greek Food Festival, and now post run stretches, plank, and crunches. Going back now for some additional stretches to get some of the back kinks out.

Yay Pam!  Welcome

And heck yeah that's an awesome day.  Strong work!

2013-10-13 9:40 AM
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My weakness is slowly getting back to its form.  I ran a 1:32:40 half (posted in JD thread for a little more detail).  Seeing that my plan is working I'm going to keep at it until my full marathon in January!

This is a great time :)  So can you share with this group how you're specifically going to be "working your weakness" Matt?

 



2013-10-13 9:44 AM
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I did a great job working my weakness yesterday (my inured leg) in that I spent eight hours sitting on my butt watching Kona.  Nice.  I did take some ibuprofen, so there's that;)

Actually, I learned a ton yesterday watching the race, listening to the commentators, following threads and asking questions.  Although I didn't specifically do something for my leg, I really do feel like I learned a lot that can help me race better next season.

I have such a crush on Mirinda Carfrae.  She's lovely in every way.

2013-10-13 10:57 AM
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I did a great job working my weakness yesterday (my inured leg) in that I spent eight hours sitting on my butt watching Kona.  Nice.  I did take some ibuprofen, so there's that

Actually, I learned a ton yesterday watching the race, listening to the commentators, following threads and asking questions.  Although I didn't specifically do something for my leg, I really do feel like I learned a lot that can help me race better next season.

I have such a crush on Mirinda Carfrae.  She's lovely in every way.

Atta girl!!!! Nice work!
2013-10-13 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by msteiner

My weakness is slowly getting back to its form.  I ran a 1:32:40 half (posted in JD thread for a little more detail).  Seeing that my plan is working I'm going to keep at it until my full marathon in January!

This is a great time   So can you share with this group how you're specifically going to be "working your weakness" Matt?

 

For now it's mostly base, base, and more base.  I'm training for a "fast" marathon to get me the volume I need whenever  I get back to focusing on tri season.  I'm slowing back to adding some trainer sessions, so I can get used to the idea of running 30-40 mile weeks while still getting the swim and bike work that I'll need.

Last season the run became more of an afterthought in training, and I can't let that happen again next season.

2013-10-13 12:30 PM
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Nice 1/2M race, Matt! Terrific job. Laying down a big base will help in all distances from the mile to the marathon and any tri distance...

I am staying on course, myself, with a planned off day Friday and long brick yesterday (30mile bike in 1:35 then 4 mile run at ~1/2IM pace).
Today did 5 miles easy, keeping the focus on HR at easy pace. Going to play tennis now with my wife then a swim/strength later.

Congrats on your CC PR Adreienne! Hope the race today doesn't beat you up too much.
2013-10-13 7:04 PM
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I'm in. But have my last race of the season this coming Sat. Took 2nd in my sprint today Clyd division.

Name: Scott

Previous Challenge Experience: 100 Days of Core. still working on it

Weakness: flexibility, bike cadence (want to keep it at 90)

My action plan is to continue to ride 2x week while I focus on running for my first marathon (mostly on trainer.) keeping a gear that I can keep 90 rpm till I can get it up to 1.5 hours at 90. I also plan to stretch 10 min a day 4 days a week.


2013-10-13 8:18 PM
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Originally posted by MSU_Brad
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Originally posted by switch

Welcome Dale and Nicole!

I have been thinking more about this challenge and how it can be most successful.  I would like to encourage everyone to check in with the group each day (if possible), and to tell us what you have done that day to work on your weakness.  Some days it might be reading, some days it might be something physical or actual training, it may even just be spending time thinking about something, but tell us about how you're addressing your weakness each day.

My weakness for the first two week increment is going to be my leg injury.  I am going to be very focused on getting it healthy and, hopefully, easing back into some running. 

Excellent, I love it.  This will encourage us to do be accountable to do SOMETHING daily, even it's just gaining more info on how to improve our designated weakness.

Where's Brad???  That guy is the king of daily check-ins.

I've been contemplating...I am not 100% sure what to do here. I'm *already* focusing on running, since it is by far my biggest weakness in a race. I would like to find a way to concentrate on lessening foot pain, which would also likely help my running. Maybe I'll start Saturday with 10 minutes of dedicated stretching and/or foam rolling every day for the first two weeks.

Brad, just curious: what do you do for your WU for running?  Have you tried doing a light warm-up and foam-rolling BEFORE running?


Honestly, haven't been foam rolling before...I'll have to work that in. It's usually just a light stretch and then off I go.
2013-10-13 8:22 PM
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Did a bunch of foam rolling last night, and just about to sit down to do it again tonight while also wearing my Feetures socks that are supposed to help with plantar fascitis.
2013-10-13 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by MSU_Brad Did a bunch of foam rolling last night, and just about to sit down to do it again tonight while also wearing my Feetures socks that are supposed to help with plantar fascitis.

I LOVE Feetures socks! So, you're dealing with PF? Been there. FWIW, the one thing that made a big difference for me was wearing the "boot" at night to keep the ankle/foot in a dorsiflexed position. ymmv

Challenge goals: I am finishing up day two of no ice-cream. Meals this weekend were pretty healthy. As for activity...some ST/glute work on Friday and then pilates on Sat. I'm also running...mostly easy and nothing long. Hope everyone had a good weekend. 

2013-10-14 12:08 AM
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Ok. Hi. I'm in!

Last challenge: Septembers Running Challenge. Eeerrr, which I rarely posted my progress. Don't judge. :D but for the record I *had* been running- just not posting. Half Mary next week.

So Weakness: holy crap. Plenty, but we'll start with core. Always neglect it. And yep, it shows. So I began a class at my local boxing gym (I don't do the boxing)-It's a "core" class. Tons of ab- work & plyo using weighted balls and body weight. Addictive! & So fun. I went 3x last week. OMG. Sore. Wow. Everywhere.

Goal: 5 days of core work. Would love to continue w 3 days doing core class. The other two days Im on my own for dedicated ab -work: crunches, planks, hanging knee-ups, around the world BT video. Say at least 10 min?..That seems like a long time. I'll work up to 10 minutes...!

We good? Am I in? :D


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2013-10-14 9:36 AM
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I'm working on my weakness today by swimming and letting the legs rest.  Starting to get past soreness, but Mondays are active recovery days for me, so I'm taking it!



2013-10-14 10:03 AM
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Welcome to both Scott and Elena!  Nice to have you with us :)

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Yesterday I worked my weakness (leg injury) by trying my first run in 6 days.  I took it very easy and kept it short.  I felt zero pain when I started.   I could "feel it" a little during the run and afterward, but it wasn't necessarily pain, just a feeling that it was there. 

Actually,  I'll put this out to the group, this same leg feels like it's on the verge of a charlie horse almost all of the time.  Though I rarely actually get one, I wonder if the guarding I do is exacerbating the injury.  I'm going to try to do some reading about that today, and see what I can find out.  Meanwhile, it's ibuprofen and elevation and a hard swim planned for lunch :)

 

2013-10-14 12:23 PM
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Alright, I got my core strength in this morning and will do my abductor stuff tonight.

Over the weekend I couldn't really address the functional strength supplements as I had two races. The first race very much was inline with my strength goals: STRENGTH

and then the second race was more of a mental strength and running through fatigue: MENTAL STRENGTH

But now I am getting right back to everything, to keep strong through cross country season.

 

2013-10-14 2:26 PM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Alright, I got my core strength in this morning and will do my abductor stuff tonight.

Over the weekend I couldn't really address the functional strength supplements as I had two races. The first race very much was inline with my strength goals: STRENGTH

and then the second race was more of a mental strength and running through fatigue: MENTAL STRENGTH

But now I am getting right back to everything, to keep strong through cross country season.

 

Nice racing...holy sheet, a 10K PR on the 2nd day of back-to-back.

2013-10-14 2:33 PM
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Originally posted by Asalzwed

Alright, I got my core strength in this morning and will do my abductor stuff tonight.

Over the weekend I couldn't really address the functional strength supplements as I had two races. The first race very much was inline with my strength goals: STRENGTH

and then the second race was more of a mental strength and running through fatigue: MENTAL STRENGTH

But now I am getting right back to everything, to keep strong through cross country season.

 

Nice racing...holy sheet, a 10K PR on the 2nd day of back-to-back.

Aw thanks. It might not sound like it, but the first race was a much better effort. I've just never really given a 10K an uninhibited effort, so that PR is a little flimsy. But hey, I'll take it!

2013-10-14 3:10 PM
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Originally posted by EV3110 Ok. Hi. I'm in! Last challenge: Septembers Running Challenge. Eeerrr, which I rarely posted my progress. Don't judge. :D but for the record I *had* been running- just not posting. Half Mary next week. So Weakness: holy crap. Plenty, but we'll start with core. Always neglect it. And yep, it shows. So I began a class at my local boxing gym (I don't do the boxing)-It's a "core" class. Tons of ab- work & plyo using weighted balls and body weight. Addictive! & So fun. I went 3x last week. OMG. Sore. Wow. Everywhere. Goal: 5 days of core work. Would love to continue w 3 days doing core class. The other two days Im on my own for dedicated ab -work: crunches, planks, hanging knee-ups, around the world BT video. Say at least 10 min?..That seems like a long time. I'll work up to 10 minutes...! We good? Am I in? :D

Hello Elena, and welcome!!! Lots of good stuff here. Keep us posted.



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Yesterday was more core (crunches and planks) with stretching. Today was back strengthing. Dang, it's been so long and I was pathetic. I'll hurt tomorrow.

{waving furiously} Hey Elena!

Great job, Adrienne on the PR!

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2013-10-15 8:52 AM
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Getting back to running today.  I'm moving my speed day to tomorrow, so that I can train with my teammates some (proud member of Team Honeybadger!).

2013-10-15 12:29 PM
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I've been working steadily on my running weakness -- Saturday was my "long" run, Sunday was a "medium" run, Monday was off from running but incorporated strength work (bodyweight glute, quad, and hamstring strength) and stretching/foam rolling. Tonight will be a short run.

And for my bike weakness, I did what I expected to be a veeeeeerrrrrrrryyyyyy hard workout this morning and was pleasantly surprised that I felt pretty good all the way through. Maybe this will pay off!
2013-10-15 1:30 PM
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A touch sore from the races this weekend but overall feeling great! My hip flexor/ITB irritation is totally gone. I guess I just needed some fast running.

Back at the strength workouts:

Core- Plank, Pull-Up, Flexed Arm Hangs

Legs- Step-Ups, Abductors, Clam Shells

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