Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 32)

Seren - 2010-03-25 9:58 AM I winged a bunny on this morning's ride..........right before dawn.   Scared the bejesus out of me, probably him too!   He hopped away into the bushes.  

Dragonflyer - 2010-03-24 5:39 AM Ahhh-ever have that feeling like your arms are going to fall off?   Working out in the early morning is nice but sometimes !   When do you feel you get the best work outs--Morning, Afternoon or Nights?

Dragonflyer - 2010-03-24 5:41 AM Second question of the day (then I really need to get back to work) when swimming does anyone use flippers or hand paddles?  Benifits or Not?  well, maybe that's more than one more question.

Dragonflyer - 2010-03-24 6:41 AM Second question of the day (then I really need to get back to work) when swimming does anyone use flippers or hand paddles?  Benifits or Not?  well, maybe that's more than one more question.

KidIcarus - 2010-03-25 4:06 PM boston beginner, im sure its easier said than done, but dont panic.  you've got a base already established and that just doesn't go away overnight.  even if you lose some of what you've built up, we all know muscle has memory and you'll bounce right back.

besides, even injured, you're still not as far behind as i am:

     i haven't been in the pool in two weeks because there hasn't been a single free minute anywhere...so i still can't swim..
    
     i haven't bought a bike yet, and its literally been over 10 years since ive been on one, nevermind the fact that ive NEVER ridden a real road bike..have never clipped into clipless pedals before..etc..

     i just got my first outside run of the year in 5 days ago, and whatever they say about training on a treadmill for a road race IS A LIE. lol my calves feel like i haven't used them in 2 years..

WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS JOSH!  This is what the ironmans about: things going wrong.  Its about staying composed, and working with what you've got at any given time.  Like your promise to me, I'll make sure you finish in November...if i have to put you on my back, so be it...

7 months, 27 days be damned!  we're going to do this!

Dragonflyer - 2010-03-24 5:39 AM Ahhh-ever have that feeling like your arms are going to fall off?   Working out in the early morning is nice but sometimes !   When do you feel you get the best work outs--Morning, Afternoon or Nights?

AlanaF - 2010-03-25 2:25 PM OK - one more and then I'll go back to lurking.

Would you guys participate in a race if you knew your performance would be.... less than stellar.

I have the spring sprint on April 9th.  I can handle the swim and bike portions, but seriously I am in such rough shape I can barely handle running one little ole measley mile without having to take a walk break.  So if I did the run I would have to use like a 3:1 run/walk interval.  So I'm wondering if the race is even worth it.

However, I'm afraid if I don't do it, I will completely lose touch with training if that makes any sense, because there isn't another race here until August.

WWBBMGD?

scogz1 - 2010-03-25 11:34 PM Does anyone have any good advice on trying to acclumate to early morning races if you are not in the habit of getting up in the morning??
Sorry answering a question with a question.

Seren - 2010-03-26 11:26 AM Idaho or Alaska...I am a bit confused!  But I confuse easily!  

AlanaF - 2010-03-25 2:25 PM OK - one more and then I'll go back to lurking.

Would you guys participate in a race if you knew your performance would be.... less than stellar.

I have the spring sprint on April 9th.  I can handle the swim and bike portions, but seriously I am in such rough shape I can barely handle running one little ole measley mile without having to take a walk break.  So if I did the run I would have to use like a 3:1 run/walk interval.  So I'm wondering if the race is even worth it.

However, I'm afraid if I don't do it, I will completely lose touch with training if that makes any sense, because there isn't another race here until August.

WWBBMGD?

AlanaF - 2010-03-25 2:25 PM OK - one more and then I'll go back to lurking.

Would you guys participate in a race if you knew your performance would be.... less than stellar.

I have the spring sprint on April 9th.  I can handle the swim and bike portions, but seriously I am in such rough shape I can barely handle running one little ole measley mile without having to take a walk break.  So if I did the run I would have to use like a 3:1 run/walk interval.  So I'm wondering if the race is even worth it.

However, I'm afraid if I don't do it, I will completely lose touch with training if that makes any sense, because there isn't another race here until August.

WWBBMGD?

Dragonflyer - 2010-03-26 11:29 PM Can't stand it any longer!!!  Josh (The Big Boss) are you doing ok?  I am only 3 hrs from Boston--is it time to check up on you?  Or I could send my "Darling Daughter" who lives in Back Bay to check up on you.  Getting some worry time here--not hearing much from you--or perhaps it's time for a hostal take over of the group--did someone say? Coup?  The troops are getting wary--we are all looking for our leader!! At least the ones who are posting!!  You always said I am the mouth piece of the group-must come with age.  Am starting to realize as you get older, you get smarter, more set in your ways or just don't give a crap what anyone else thinks??  Can you tell I had a bad day yet?  Thank God for work outs-gets you back to earth once again--really Josh, I will make the trip to Boston if needed!  (thanks everyone for listening--off to bed, I have to get up at 4:40 am in order to get a work out in before riding my bike to work for 6am--yes, sometimes shame works!  In case noboday has noticed, it's time to get our collective butts in gear--the season is approaching rather fast!!   Snow on the ground and I've got a race on Sunday--sounds like fun, but only 5 mile run.--soap box is officially put away for the night--good night all!!!  ps--Josh I really hope you are doing well, my main intention is to bring some humor into your life, never intend to offend anyone--this is my disclaimer--once again, I like this group we are the very best.

KidIcarus - 2010-03-27 10:11 AM
so i wore tri shorts on a run for the first time ever this week.  maybe y'all already know whats coming:

let me preface this post by saying i'm fairly conservative when it comes to how i dress.  thats not to say i wear polos and loafers, i just mean that i dont dress to draw attention to myself.  ive also NEVER worn anything remotely tight on my body before, nevermind so tight you have to wiggle to get into it... =P

i hope that its just an odd sensation for everyone at first and that eventually you embrace your inner spandex wearer.  maybe its moreso for the boys, but atm i can't imagine sporting a pair of those for 17 hours straight while exercising rigorously.  my run was only 30minutes long too.  i'll have to report back after im out there for longer.

and on a side note, im really not looking forward to my workouts stretching out long enough where i have to start considering 'buttering up' or whatever everyone calls it.  i came willingly into this sport right? ha.  how long of a bike ride or run does everyone feel that lubrication is required?

sorry if this post is file under 'too much information', but as a beginner, who else have i got to ask?  haha