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 2009-12-21 6:19 PM in reply to: #2571727 |
Champion  6973      marietta |  Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSEDkkcbelle - 2009-12-21 3:43 PM So sorry Suzy... Ugh. The mental toughness of being grounded from running is so hard!! But you will heal! And better to know the demons you are fighting, so there is that bright side. On another topic, loved reading Born to Run!! And yes, Jenn Shelton is the major bad-. But I gotta say, I was not overly sympathetic to their plight when they got lost and ran out of water and everything. I mean, it's one thing to be a bad- and another to be, well, stupid. That said I'd still love to run like her. And Ann Trason too. I found the book so inspiring. Didn't make me ready to ditch my running shoes (I've mostly been injury-free, so I'm not about to go monkeying with that at this point)... but it did make me think about the sheer joy of running. On days when I feel it, I run faster. On days when I'm forcing it, I don't so much. I can't imagine just going out and running and not clocking miles and splits and such, cuz I'm a little OCD with that. But I'm envious of those who can just go and run and come home 20 miles later feeling happy. A 20-miler, for me, involves planning of route, water, nutrition, sleep, family, etc. Definitely not something I do on a whim. But then again my 20-milers take a heckuva lot longer than Shelton's take!! seems you didn't get that whole "reading" part did ya. thanks for ruining the book for me and everyone else here who hasn't read it yet or is currently "reading" it. i hope YOU get jello in your stocking. |
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Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED dalessit - 2009-12-21 5:16 PM SSMinnow - 2009-12-21 6:11 PM ...
Yeah right... ; ) x500 |
| 2009-12-21 6:49 PM in reply to: #2570714 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED soccermom15 - 2009-12-21 3:39 AM Morning everyone! Busy weekend for me. I had about 12 things on my list to get done and got through all but 2 of them. Luckily I had included my workouts in the list so was able to fit those in - otherwise they probably wouldn't have gotten done. I hear ya Janet as I have been battling sinus issues for the last week or so. It completely knocked me out last weekend and its just been nagging me since then so here's hoping you are able to fend it off!  |
. Hopefully I can fight it off - I've only got 2 1/2 days of work this week, then I'm off until after the new year. I was hoping to use some of that time for some good workouts. | 2009-12-21 6:50 PM in reply to: #2571924 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Jeepguy2358 - 2009-12-21 5:08 PM kickitinok - 2009-12-21 6:11 PM Suzy - So sorry to hear about your stress fracture. That's really a bummer, but hey...looks like you'll be spending a lot more time in the pool and on the bike until it heals Everyone - I am really starting to enjoy my swims and my endurance is increasing each time in the water. My breathing is getting better and I only have to stop to rest a couple of times for about 15 seconds in the course of swimming 500 yards. Can't believe it, but I love it!!! I feel soooooo good after my swims. Question: I need a wet suit. I have no idea about which brand to get, or if I should get a one piece or two piece? Long or short sleeves? I'm still drooling over some of the road bikes at my local bicycle shop. I wish I were rich. I want one so badly. I have a full XTERRA but have only used it a couple times. It works well for me. I was going to rent one for a race for $45.00 when they offered to sell me the same suit for $99.00, brand new. No brainer for me. They are always running specials. Keep your eyes open and you will see them. I regularly get emails from them too. I'll forward you one if I get one. Actually I'm thinking about getting a speedsuit from them for my non wetsuit legal races. Uh oh, Here we go again. Since it has been awhile since I have done it, I will make everyone aware, that I have this habit of double posting. I hit submit then remember I forgot to put something else and when I continue typing... bam! DP. It's kind of like a shank it golf terms. I'll give you a mulligan on this one Chris!! |
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Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED |
| 2009-12-21 7:10 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Extreme Veteran 416 Raleigh, NC | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? |
| 2009-12-21 7:17 PM in reply to: #2572006 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 5:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? I think that you will get bombarded w/ replies on this.... However, maybe I am proactive and never had this problem or any other major ones.... I use this: http://www.tpmassageball.com/ |
| 2009-12-21 7:19 PM in reply to: #2572006 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 7:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? what do you think of auburn university? all that war eagle crap. they are so crazy they dress their kiddos up in full pads and go play in the front yard pretending to beat alabama. crazy fans i tell ya, i mean, stop pretending to beat alabama for once and just do it. 31-17 bama over texas. ROLL TIDE! this will all make sense shorty. sorry to hear about the ITB. |
| 2009-12-21 7:36 PM in reply to: #2572023 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 7:19 PM jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 7:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? what do you think of auburn university? all that war eagle crap. they are so crazy they dress their kiddos up in full pads and go play in the front yard pretending to beat alabama. crazy fans i tell ya, i mean, stop pretending to beat alabama for once and just do it. 31-17 bama over texas. ROLL TIDE! this will all make sense shorty. sorry to hear about the ITB. John, if your post made sense, they would considerably less funny! I like the randomness.... |
| 2009-12-21 7:45 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Just saw that there is another new 70.3 race for next year... Branson, MO - in the Ozarks no less... Sept 19 - swim in Tablerock lake - that will be chilly.... the ride will be up and down... run is through the shopping district... I have already come up with a nickname... Chilly, Hilly, Hill-billy 70.3..... |
| 2009-12-21 7:45 PM in reply to: #2572037 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED ashort33 - 2009-12-21 7:36 PM fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 7:19 PM jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 7:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? what do you think of auburn university? all that war eagle crap. they are so crazy they dress their kiddos up in full pads and go play in the front yard pretending to beat alabama. crazy fans i tell ya, i mean, stop pretending to beat alabama for once and just do it. 31-17 bama over texas. ROLL TIDE! this will all make sense shorty. sorry to hear about the ITB. John, if your post made sense, they would considerably less funny! I like the randomness.... you're right i shouldn't be so vague with the new folks, yet. sorry jennifer. barry is currently facing ITB issues. he'll be here soon to talk to you. you can probably see in his username where the auburn smack comes from. last mg he posted a pic of his son all decked out in auburn gear in the front yard and we had some fun with it. tommy tubberville got a raw deal. |
| 2009-12-21 7:47 PM in reply to: #2572006 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 7:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? I would not recommend running through pain, especially significant pain. I have done it and you are right, it sets you farther back than if you backed off to heal. All is not lost, if you act now you can still run that race. First, when does the pain start? right away? afer a set amount of miles? When I had this, I could run up to 9-10m before the pain set in. My approach was to run less each time while working on stretching and findng the root cause of the problem. Running past that point only slows healing or worsens the problem. I also iced the area after every run. Second, trigger point work. Do you have a TP quad roller or TP massage ball? If not, I would get them. If you have a tennis ball it can work in conjunction with a foam roller. Lay on your side, take the roller or ball and place it about a palms length from the top of your hip. Apply your body weight as pressure? does it hurt? it should. Continue to apply pressure until it subsides and then roll all the way down the area--upper thigh to just before the knee. Place the ball at the tender spot of the knee and apply the same pressure. You may feel referral down the leg which is not uncommon. Do this twice a day. When it stops hurting you are making progress. Third, stretches. I think this video shows some of the best. Around 1:53 is the pigeon which I do everyday. Fourth, find the source of the problem. There is often a gait issue or muscle imbalance that drives the problem. It might also be due to ramping up too quickly, running on slanted roads or something else. My advice is to get the evaluation by a PT who works on runners and/or triathletes. While your PA means well, they are not trained the same way a PT is to diagnose injuries. Edited by SSMinnow 2009-12-21 7:49 PM |
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Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 7:45 PM ashort33 - 2009-12-21 7:36 PM fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 7:19 PM jrj0924 - 2009-12-21 7:10 PM Oh hi there! I signed up and then started a new job that takes away my leisure web surfing (the nerve!) but now that the posts are manageable I should be able to keep up So my issue is with my IT band which is causing pain around the outside of my right knee. Having never been injured before I am finding it difficult to take it easy. I have been trying to run through the pain but then I did a bit of reading and found out I am probably doing more damage. I saw a PA about a month ago and she said I could run through it but I am in a good amount of pain, which doesn't seem right. I think I am going to bite the bullet and seek out some PT. Hopefully I can get back to normal faster then foam rolling on my own. But now I am dealing with the real possibility that I won't be able to run my planned marathon at the end of March. I hope I can at least do a 1/2 marathon but I also don't want to injure myself further and jeopardize my tri season (2 HIMs on the calendar!) Anyone had experience with this? what do you think of auburn university? all that war eagle crap. they are so crazy they dress their kiddos up in full pads and go play in the front yard pretending to beat alabama. crazy fans i tell ya, i mean, stop pretending to beat alabama for once and just do it. 31-17 bama over texas. ROLL TIDE! this will all make sense shorty. sorry to hear about the ITB. John, if your post made sense, they would considerably less funny! I like the randomness.... you're right i shouldn't be so vague with the new folks, yet. sorry jennifer. barry is currently facing ITB issues. he'll be here soon to talk to you. you can probably see in his username where the auburn smack comes from. last mg he posted a pic of his son all decked out in auburn gear in the front yard and we had some fun with it. tommy tubberville got a raw deal. Yeah, that and Barry has a special blur-filter for avatars... he keeps turning up the volume on it to... |
| 2009-12-21 8:52 PM in reply to: #2555972 |
| Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? |
| 2009-12-21 8:56 PM in reply to: #2572060 |
Extreme Veteran 416 Raleigh, NC | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Thanks for the stretch info SSMinnow! The pain starts right around mile 2.5, I would kill to be able to run 10 miles without pain! The knee problems actually started at mile 23 of my first marathon, I followed a training plan pretty precisely so I am not sure if I ramped up too quickly but maybe I just have crappy form. I think I will check out a PT in my area (saw your recommendation tahrens!) just to have an expert eye give me some advice. As for the football banter, well I am a Texas fan, but no need to get into that here...I am also a realist |
| 2009-12-21 8:57 PM in reply to: #2572166 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. |
| 2009-12-21 9:17 PM in reply to: #2572166 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? yo! |
| 2009-12-21 11:08 PM in reply to: #2571944 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 4:19 PM kkcbelle - 2009-12-21 3:43 PM So sorry Suzy... Ugh. The mental toughness of being grounded from running is so hard!! But you will heal! And better to know the demons you are fighting, so there is that bright side. On another topic, loved reading Born to Run!! And yes, Jenn Shelton is the major bad-. But I gotta say, I was not overly sympathetic to their plight when they got lost and ran out of water and everything. I mean, it's one thing to be a bad- and another to be, well, stupid. That said I'd still love to run like her. And Ann Trason too. I found the book so inspiring. Didn't make me ready to ditch my running shoes (I've mostly been injury-free, so I'm not about to go monkeying with that at this point)... but it did make me think about the sheer joy of running. On days when I feel it, I run faster. On days when I'm forcing it, I don't so much. I can't imagine just going out and running and not clocking miles and splits and such, cuz I'm a little OCD with that. But I'm envious of those who can just go and run and come home 20 miles later feeling happy. A 20-miler, for me, involves planning of route, water, nutrition, sleep, family, etc. Definitely not something I do on a whim. But then again my 20-milers take a heckuva lot longer than Shelton's take!! seems you didn't get that whole "reading" part did ya. thanks for ruining the book for me and everyone else here who hasn't read it yet or is currently "reading" it. i hope YOU get jello in your stocking. JOHN, BE NICE! Kyla, don't worry, he's being a grinch ----- otoh, I haven't read it yet either!  |
| 2009-12-22 5:29 AM in reply to: #2572178 |
Extreme Veteran 310 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED ashort33 - 2009-12-21 7:57 PM Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. *BUMP* Dang! Wish I would have asked for the clif notes, would have save me some time.... |
| 2009-12-22 7:11 AM in reply to: #2572178 |
Expert 711 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED ashort33 - 2009-12-21 9:57 PM Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. As a rookie, I will say that the group is intimidating - though not in a bad way. Everything moves quickly, so there's the fear of getting lost/left behind. Not to mention already feeling like you're a mile behind with all the inside jokes and pre-existing knowledge of each other's personalities and training/racing methods. I am glad that John was outed as just being grinchy about that book! I felt bad for Kyla on that one. Personally, I'm really looking forward to making use of this group's incredible knowledgebase resources this season. Everyone seems incredibly helpful and friendly! Thanks for letting us join you this time around. |
| 2009-12-22 7:13 AM in reply to: #2555972 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED Andy. Thanks for the clif notes. Maybe you could do that once a week to help those of us, who have real jobs, keep up to speed. I like the part about the weird uncle Anyone doing anything special over the holidays? Suzy sorry to hear about the stress fracture. Hope it's not going to be too much longer. I know you were hoping to get back to runnning soon. I didn't go back in the notes cause I fell too far behind. I know I dont have to tell you but I will anyway. Take you're time and heal PROPERLY. Tracy keep flirting. New members chime in with your questions and opinions we can learn something from everyone here. Also it gives everyone a chance to show off their incredible knowledge base like Trevor not having a LBS near him I think I am starting to get a handle on the headaches and sundry issues going on with me. I have taken to stretching extra for the glut muscle . taking Vit B for the tiredness and I am using a very lite mixture of infinit when I work out. That combined with Claritin or Benedryl (antihistamines?) seems to be working pretty good. I had a really good run and work out on Saturday and have felt fine since. Edited by Redknight 2009-12-22 7:23 AM |
| 2009-12-22 7:14 AM in reply to: #2572525 |
Extreme Veteran 333 | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED trysprintolympic - 2009-12-22 8:11 AM ashort33 - 2009-12-21 9:57 PM Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. As a rookie, I will say that the group is intimidating - though not in a bad way. Everything moves quickly, so there's the fear of getting lost/left behind. Not to mention already feeling like you're a mile behind with all the inside jokes and pre-existing knowledge of each other's personalities and training/racing methods. I am glad that John was outed as just being grinchy about that book! I felt bad for Kyla on that one. Personally, I'm really looking forward to making use of this group's incredible knowledgebase resources this season. Everyone seems incredibly helpful and friendly! Thanks for letting us join you this time around. x2 (or, if I am John, x500) -William |
| 2009-12-22 7:56 AM in reply to: #2571944 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED fattyfatfat - 2009-12-21 6:19 PM kkcbelle - 2009-12-21 3:43 PM So sorry Suzy... Ugh. The mental toughness of being grounded from running is so hard!! But you will heal! And better to know the demons you are fighting, so there is that bright side. On another topic, loved reading Born to Run!! And yes, Jenn Shelton is the major bad-. But I gotta say, I was not overly sympathetic to their plight when they got lost and ran out of water and everything. I mean, it's one thing to be a bad- and another to be, well, stupid. That said I'd still love to run like her. And Ann Trason too. I found the book so inspiring. Didn't make me ready to ditch my running shoes (I've mostly been injury-free, so I'm not about to go monkeying with that at this point)... but it did make me think about the sheer joy of running. On days when I feel it, I run faster. On days when I'm forcing it, I don't so much. I can't imagine just going out and running and not clocking miles and splits and such, cuz I'm a little OCD with that. But I'm envious of those who can just go and run and come home 20 miles later feeling happy. A 20-miler, for me, involves planning of route, water, nutrition, sleep, family, etc. Definitely not something I do on a whim. But then again my 20-milers take a heckuva lot longer than Shelton's take!! *seems you didn't get that whole "reading" part did ya. thanks for ruining the book** for me and everyone else here who hasn't read it yet or is currently "reading" it. i hope YOU get jello in your stocking***. *sarc font added **this one line will not ruin the book for those that haven't read it. **jello is referencing and inspire conversation between kyla and me. ****beware lots of sarcasm around here. |
| 2009-12-22 8:11 AM in reply to: #2572525 |
Expert 945 Auburn AL | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED trysprintolympic - 2009-12-22 7:11 AM ashort33 - 2009-12-21 9:57 PM Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. As a rookie, I will say that the group is intimidating - though not in a bad way. Everything moves quickly, so there's the fear of getting lost/left behind. Not to mention already feeling like you're a mile behind with all the inside jokes and pre-existing knowledge of each other's personalities and training/racing methods. I am glad that John was outed as just being grinchy about that book! I felt bad for Kyla on that one. Personally, I'm really looking forward to making use of this group's incredible knowledgebase resources this season. Everyone seems incredibly helpful and friendly! Thanks for letting us join you this time around. Not to worry, John is just glad that he is not the "rookie" in the group this time around. It took him a long time to open up and feel comfortable too. |
| 2009-12-22 8:21 AM in reply to: #2572525 |
Master 1478 Horseheads, NY | Subject: RE: SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED trysprintolympic - 2009-12-22 8:11 AM ashort33 - 2009-12-21 9:57 PM Havin'Fun - 2009-12-21 8:52 PM Been out of touch for a while. Hope to get back to "normal" tomorrow and get back online a little more often. Not going to even try to catch up on what I've missed. Can anyone give me cliff notes of what's up? It is just what you expect - John drinking beer, Trevor is like the weird uncle from out of town, Chris is posting everything twice, Tracy is flirting with everyone, Doug and Tony are answering weird biking questions, all the rookies are shocked in to quietness (not really) - the only thing of note is that Suzy's got a stress fracture in her foot and is still not allowed to run. As a rookie, I will say that the group is intimidating - though not in a bad way. Everything moves quickly, so there's the fear of getting lost/left behind. Not to mention already feeling like you're a mile behind with all the inside jokes and pre-existing knowledge of each other's personalities and training/racing methods. I am glad that John was outed as just being grinchy about that book! I felt bad for Kyla on that one. Personally, I'm really looking forward to making use of this group's incredible knowledgebase resources this season. Everyone seems incredibly helpful and friendly! Thanks for letting us join you this time around. Yeah!! You should treat us rookies nicely...we are fragile and naieve and impressionable!!! |
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