Atl_runner's group - full for now. (Page 3)

Congrats triornot. Getting started.. or re-started in this case is always the most difficult part.

On another note, I had a fit test with Mizuno today. They are doing a study here in Atlanta. I have high arches.. knew that, right foot is imperceptibly bigger then my left... obvious as I get one toe that loses it's nail consistantly on my right foot. I need to wear a support shoe, not a control shoe which I am currently wearing. I am slightly bow legged, and my right knee bends inward / foot outward. My left leg is neutral. They had these high speed cameras there to film you on a treadmill from the left side. Those were SWEEEET. When I ran barefoot, I was a consistant forefoot striker. When I had shoes on, I became a midsole striker. Watching it back in slow motion (normal speed from a high speed shot) was the best part. Watching the foot land and the muscles engage was amazing. Definitely the most technical testing I have ever done running wise. They even taped those little balls that they use to track motion for computer animation to my feet and legs. 

Anyway.. lots of useful information.

Congrats triornot!  That's awesome!

 I decided to skip my mid-day master's workout today.....decided it was just one extra stress I don't really need right now.  I did make it to the pool and did a new time trial.  Looks like I'm about 7 sec/100yds faster than I was a month ago!  Woohoo!   Back when I did the first time trial I had only just started doing swim workouts, so apparently regular swim workouts actually do pay off. 

Ron - That is sooo cool!!!!  I've become a big fan of Mizuno shoes as well.  I'm on my 3rd pair - Anyway, it'd be really neat-o if you could post the video  

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Triforresttri.. I asked for them to email me a copy of the video, but they gave me a strange look and said they were taking them back to Japan for analysis. This study was done from a hotel conference room set up with all the equipment. There were three people there straight from Japan, and one American who walked you through the process. Definitely a corporate function and a true study because they were making all these comments while I was running. It was really neat. I've been in the Mizuno Alchemy's for about three years now. I'm going to move to the Inspire per their suggestion. Same platform and cushioning, just not as much control forcing your foot to the roll neutral as opposed to medially.. in the end, it's just a different wave plate.

Last nights workout was tough and intense. Did a Spin run Spin class with a local USAT coach who runs his own classes. Had to wear a pack while spinning, and the run was very hilly. Lots of sweat, lots of pain. At the end he says: "I hope you did not enjoy this class, if you did, then you just cheated yourself" I didn't have any problem.. I didn't enjoy it. Actually in a weird, sick way, I kind of did. I like to be challenged to become the best I can possibly be.

How did everyone else do with yesterdays workouts?

Triornot--I strongly suggest one on one lessons.  Everyone feels the water differently, and having the undivided attention of an expert will help you get functional much sooner.  So much of swimming is learning to be efficient in the water.  I can't tell you how much the few one on one sessions I did this season are helping me.

Re: flip turns, I've only just embraced them the last two weeks.  The first new thing for this year was alternate side breathing, which I now have down pat, and next was flip turns, which I am rapidly improving.  Started off only doing them in the deep end as I tended to go too deep, but yesterday I successfully threw a couple in the shallow end too!  Definately faster than my well practiced open turns.

Yesterday's 30m swim was my shortest in a while but all speed work.  Definately felt tired at the end but today I don't feel tired in my shoulders at all.  New discomfort in my hip since yesterdays run which is a cause of concern.  Coach e-mailed me right away to get more scoop, we'll see what his thoughts are to my more in depth description.  Hopefully a non-issue for my bike ride tonight.

It's almost Friday already!  For those of you in the states, any exciting plans for the holiday weekend?  Saturday morning I am riding one loop of the IMWI course (75 miles) with the Tri Wisconsin team.  This will be my first ride on the course, pretty excited about it.  Hope to get in some open water swims Sunday and Monday.

Another vote for swim lessons. 

And another vote to learn flip turns.

K everyone....I've got a question for you all....

A running group in my area does monthly 2 mile races.  It's free, and really laid back, but they do keep track of times.  For each race you do they record your time and keep track of your handicap, and then the person that beats their handicap by the most each month is considered the winner for that race.  It's something I've been really wanting to do because my running is nowhere near winning anything, but I have been pretty good at improving.  

But...of course....i've mentioned my shin issues here.  Earlier this month I did a 2 mile race w/my shins wrapped and I did it pain free.  After going to the dr. and getting an MRI, he concluded that I don't have a stress fracture, and cleared me to do anything that doesn't cause pain since there's not the risk of further injury.  He said to hold off on any run training though and sent me to a foot specialist.  Went to the specialist and I have orthotics on order.  He also said to not push the running thing until I get the orthotics and get used to them.

So the next race this group is doing is June 2nd.  I really want to do it because I want to get a handicap time in the system so I can be "competitive" for the next one in July.  Assuming that it doesn't cause pain, would I be ok to do this race?  I'm thinking it's ok because it's not like i'm going back to running long distances or anything, just a quick 2-miler.  But I don't want to do anything that will make my recovery time even longer for getting back to regular running.  I may have the orthotics before this race but I doubt it. 

Any thoughts?