Asphalt Junkies Spring 2013 - Closed (Page 31)

Running technique vids.

These are after 10+ miles on the T-mill yesterday.  I didn't feel fatigued and this is representative.

The training-pace vids are shot at 8:30 pace and the race-pace vid is shot at about 6:15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m5biXZ5Yhs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSMxDHvtE_E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b40brETKf0w

Thanks for posting the links. You make it look so effortless to run a 6:15 pace!

Dave I go through that every now and then. I just force myself to do it especially if I have races I am already committed to. It sort of my motivation knowing that if I don't get those workouts in even when I don't want I may not be successful in reaching the goals I set for myself which include those races I am committed to. Those things are important enough to me to get me going.

Nice job though in getting your workout in even though you didn't want to do it. Those are the workouts that make the difference and you look back on them and appreciate them later on when you reach your goals.

Here's what I got out of your video'...................

DUDE!!!  Get a spray tan or something!!

Seriously, You don't appear to "over stride" much at your race pace when compared to your training paces.  That is a key to maintaining a solid performance without the risk of injury......But you already know that.  It was also pretty hard to hear your footsteps, meaning low impact upon contact with the surface you're running on.  This is a good illustration of low impact, silent running.

Now I need to get my own video up.  I wanted to have Lis go out and get some video of me yesterday but the day turned way more busy than planned.  I may have her or one of the girls go out with me tomorrow during my 5 mile run. 

I really don't have any particular tricks.  I am like Tony, keep a focus on the upcoming season and find something deep to dig into.  Sometimes it might help to sign up for a short race in the off season.  A 5k or 10k can give you just the right amount of training focus to get your competitive juices flowing and push you through the tough days where motivation is lacking.

Something that I've heard is successful for others is commit to getting ready to do the WO.  Get dressed, get stretched, get the trainer set up and then see how you feel.  If you still feel like you're not wanting to do the work out do commit to only 5 or 10 minutes and tell yourself that you'll quit.  Chances are if you get this far you'll decide to keep going.

mambos - 2013-01-14 8:06 PM

dmiller5 - 2013-01-14 5:32 PMHad to dig real deep to get the motivation to do my workout today. Usually I can't wait to get to my training, but just wasn't feeling it. Got me thinking about why I train. What are your guys' motivational tricks when you really don't want to go out and train?

and finally if all else fails I kid myself into believing that someday I will keep up with Dirk

And why am I the one that always gets this line?  Why not Jeff?  Oh wait, that's who I dream to be like someday.  Someday I'll be just fast enough to see his dust trail before it settles.

Finally from me for the night.

For thos of you who were in last group with Brenda  check in on her RR from her last Ultra  She checked in with me today and I remembered she's run the Huff 50k a few weeks ago and I told her she needed to do a RR so I could share in her success.  And go figure!  I could see her smiling-ness all over her race report.

On my job front:  I spoke to a couple of people today who were impacted from the restructuring I had mentioned a few days ago.  One of the guys who is on the exempt crew supervisors crew suggested that he do what I was suggesting.  He (Pete) volunteered to take a step backward in his career to help this man out.  It seems I wasn't the only one who'd had the same thoughts.  Pete suggested the move to our manager and it was initially thought that it might work but I am not sure now if it actually will.  It seems our manager acted as if it wasn't a possibility.  We'll see soon enough I guess but I am also not sure the Exempt supervisor is willing to take that step away from Pete.  Regardless, the Exempt will have a job with the company no matter what.  It will likely be something that he would rather not be doing but he will be employed nonetheless.

The big thing that stands out in these videos for me is the amount of leg extension you get on each stride.  Man...that's way more than me and my legs are long as heck.  Off to stretch the hip flexors!

Dirk,  I know you have already thought this through, but I don't think it's a good idea to suggest that you take a step back in your career, regardless of how long it may be for.  You are in the position you are in for a reason.  You're good at what you do and the company finds a lot of value in your being there.  In the end, you need to look out for you and the family as well.  You're a good man.

I feel your pain!  When I wasn't running a few weeks ago and I was looking out toward Boston it was all I thought about.  I remained patient as I could have, but at times it was almost physically painful.  I felt like I had to be running to get mileage in so I could get ready but I knew if I didn't take some time off that there wasn't any way I would make it if I pressed forward. 

Be patient and enjoy knowing that you don't have a theoretical dream race to train for.

Brenda, thanks for checking in.  Please come back more often.  We miss you here!

Tracy, how is your foot progressing?  I know how you feel not running, just be patient.

Samantha, how is your elbow and hip doing?  Better?  I hope!

Dirk, how is your foot doing?  Are you able to get your runs in that you are happy with?

Tony, you've been quiet lately, how is your cold?  Has Luna worn you down...  lol

Matt, awesome leg w/o..did you get up early today to run?  lol  hey give me your phone no and I'll call you at 3:30 when I get up...lol

Jeff, is your shoulder 100%?

David, well I'm so new to this it is still like Christmas to me.  I just love training, not so much the racing since I always come in at the bop.  I just love getting out early and going for long runs, bike rides in the quiet early mornings.  Now I do have a hard time going to the pool    Really if I miss a day of training I feel like I have the flu.  I know we are supposed to have rest days..but I can't.  I'm also doing it for health reasons such as cholesterol etc.  When I started i could not swim 10 yards and i wanted my son who was 12 at the time to see that i wouldn't let not knowing how to do something stop me.  Really I could NOT swim, didn't own a bike and rarely ran.  I am an gym rat and still trying to break those ties but struggling with that.

Well, my son had his 1st day of baseball tryouts yesterday for the 9th grade highschool team.  One more day today and he'll find out tomorrow.

Sorry this post is so long.  I'll start trying to stay away a little and give ya'll a break with all my stupid questions and stuff.

http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

This is amazing and read some of the responses

Samantha-

Girl, I feel for you. I think there is something a lot of athletes and gym rats share - we like to to torture ourselves and push our bodies to their limit. Why do we do it? I think only we can answer that to ourselves. There is a hunger inside of us, something that we can't quite put our finger on that keeps us coming back for more.

For me - after I graduated from high school, I moved to a mountain resort and taught snowboarding for 4 years. When I wasn't teaching, I was riding. I remember waiting to ride fresh powder after a storm. I can recall hiking in miserable conditions to get that one ride in. That moment when you are flying down the mountain and you feel like you are flying through powder carving huge turns. It is a high I cannot explain. Well, when I run and during my first tri, I had that same moment and it is what keeps me coming back for more.

I hope your injuries and pains subside and you can have a great season.

I don't feel that I am quite seasoned enough to answer this. Being in my second season of triathlon, I still look forward to most of my workouts, except the ones where I have to get on a bike trainer/stationary bike for 90 minutes or more. Which is what I had to do this morning. I am still looking for inspiration to get through those.

For other days when I am feeling tired and not wanting to get in a training session I think about my little girls. I know that I will be a more attentive mom and happier person if I get a training session in. Plus, I feel like I have accomplished something so I am able to set aside chores and really bond with my girls. I remind myself of this and that if I don't get a session in, the mommy-monster in me starts to come out.

I'm still trying to read and keep up but my time to post has really taken a hit with the new pup. Seems like every time I sit down to type he starts chewing on something he should not have or sniffing around the floor like he needs to go out. He requires a lot of attention right now but I am happy to report he slept all night in his kennel and kept it dry. I did not have to get up to let him out once - this is a big deal and I hope it will be the new normal around here! Now if we could just get him to stop mouthing the kids!

A few requests - think of my Dad today as he goes in to have a procedure to have his defibulator replaced. He was wore the batteries out. He says it is no big deal but anytime you have to be operated on is a big deal to me! Also my sister as she is now on bed rest while they try to keep the baby from coming too early. I don't know about you all but I would be a crazy basket case if I had to be on bed rest.

Gotta help Gracie get dressed for school but have a great day of training everyone!

bswcpa - 2013-01-15 6:06 AM Dirk told me to check in here, so I am. You already know this, but you are all blessed to have DIRK as one of your mentors for he's just so kindhearted and compassionate. Jeff, Jonathan and Warren are awesome guys, too. You 4 have created a wonderful group. I've actually been following most of your discussions because I learn so much from you all. Welcome to the newbie Asphalt Junkies! What a busy and interactive group you are! Just sending some encouragement your way today - keep up the GOOD WORK everyone! And as the oldest lifetime Asphalt Junkie I can say this....."Life is short, SMILE while you still have teeth".

Brenda, I hope I can speak for everyone when I say, you are always welcome here!