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Disney races are crazy expensive.  That's one of the reasons I stopped doing them.  However, if any of my nieces or nephews invited me to run the "less tinkalicious 5k" with them I would too would pay the money and be thrilled to do so.  Have fun!

Ann-Marie

Still can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm actually losing weight.  Went to the doc this a.m. and bp is down to normal again.  I'll find out about cholesterols tomorrow.  Fingers crossed.

Honey~Badger - 2012-01-12 4:31 AM That Disney 5K sounds like a blast

x2.  I wish I had gotten into this sport...or any sport...when I lived down there. 

Ugh...  I got some bad news today, a position that I have been in the application process/wait list/background checks for the past year just announced that it is in a hiring freeze until at least FY2013 and even then it will be of a limited hiring capacity, at least I'm into endurance sports so I can wait it out.  I'm thankful to have a job but dang I was hoping to move up.

BUT looking at the silver linning is I now know I can concentrate on Tri training and got the not going to call it permission per say but more like the ok to go for that Key West Full that was announced yesterday.

I've got nothing to report training wise short run last night and just waiting to see how cold it will be saturday.  Mid 30-40s is expected what would some of ou cold weather folk be wearing?  I'm thinking running tights long sleeve shirt, or arm warmers and a hat.

Sorry about the job news!  ARG!

About the half marathon -- it depends on how quickly it will warm up.  With an 8:00 start you should finish by 10:00-11:00 so that's not a lot of time for a heat wave to develop.  I would probably go with running tights or capris, long sleeved T and a vest.  I'm a big fan of the vest.  I'd go with my regular running hat (baseball style).  If it was 45 I would probably ditch the vest and definitely go with carpis instead of tights.  Don't forget sunglasses if you normally run with them.

kgore - 2012-01-11 7:20 PM Aw nevermind---I guess my tiny little brain decided that the headaches could start tonight! ug...PAIN!!!!! Even worse, it is way too late to have any caffeine to get rid of it! If I did, I wouldn't sleep at all tonight...I think I will whine the rest of the night and let Clint feel sorry for me.

How about weaning yourself off of the caffeine instead of cold turkey and you'll not suffer headaches. Good idea with the weak tea or coffee, too. You can always do 1/2 caf and 1/2 decaf and reduce your caffeine that way. Just a thought. Hate to see you suffer.

Woo-woo!!! Congrats. Hope your numbers reflect your wt. loss. I bet they will.

Not sure about how cold it's going to be, but you'll warm up to some degree. You probably know this, but I always stay toasty warm with beanie, gloves, long sweats and jackets beforehand, drop the long pants and anything else I don't want to start the run with in the bag drop. I keep older big shirts from my DH and old jackets I was going to donate anyway, and wear those as layers, then shed the layers on the race, usually by an aid station, as I run. Most race organizers donate the clothing to the homeless or another charity so you don't have to worry about littering. For me, as long as my hands, core (that's where that vest comes in handy) and head is warm, I'm fine. A cheap beanie and gloves go a long way.

Sorry about the job news,  but happy about the possibility of Key West. I looked at that and it's quite tempting. I guess there would be no better place for a Manatee reunion than the Keys and while I lived in Florida for some time and went to college there, I've never been to the Keys. Hmmmm....

Have a great day everyone! Keep up the amazing training. You guys really do rock.

Oh, and uh, I'd totally run that 5K with your family. Sounds like fun.

Yeah ... but Set Up Events is such a class act.

lmscozz - 2012-01-13 12:53 AM

kgore - 2012-01-11 7:20 PM Aw nevermind---I guess my tiny little brain decided that the headaches could start tonight! ug...PAIN!!!!! Even worse, it is way too late to have any caffeine to get rid of it! If I did, I wouldn't sleep at all tonight...I think I will whine the rest of the night and let Clint feel sorry for me.

 

How about weaning yourself off of the caffeine instead of cold turkey and you'll not suffer headaches. Good idea with the weak tea or coffee, too. You can always do 1/2 caf and 1/2 decaf and reduce your caffeine that way. Just a thought. Hate to see you suffer.

1. Super congrats on your great training and your sub-1 5-mile run!

2. x2 ... green tea is very good for you and could be a real friend.

3. Weaning off lots of caffeine, but keeping a teeny bit in can be good racing strategy ... caffeine is a legal and effective endurance performance enhancing drug, but it works best if not taken a lot regularly. However, you want to know you can tolerate it on race day, so ... a bit now and again before long hauls is a good idea.

Crystal light wild strawberry has caffeine in it and only 5 calories, I put it in my water bottles at work when I start lagging behind, it comes in the individual size and I usually end up watering it down a bit, good taste but can be a bit strong IMO.

Thanks for advice on the clothing, had though about arm warmers but its going to be colder than it has been in awhile so I'm not sure they would be getting taken off before race ending but hat and/or headband to protect the ears are a must.  Tomorrow's weather is very close so i'll feel it out while working.

That, and all else, sounds like GREAT triathlon swim training! Way to go!

Sounds like a great plan. I always try to do sort of a dress rehearsal before a bigger race to get all the bugs out. 

Sorry to hear about the hiring freeze. 

If it's in the upper 40's I would go with running tights, long sleeve shirt and a cap.  If it's colder I would wear a running cap/stocking cap/bennie.  I like to also have a light pair of golves to run with..hate cold hands.  I purchased a cheap pair of knit gloves from wally world and they are good for cool days.

My last cold run was a couple of weeks ago and it was 27F.  I wore the light gloves, hat, tights and running jacket.  I ended up peeling off the cap and coat.

Enjoy the race!

Shawn

We just got our first snow of the year.  Would anybody like me to send snow there way ! 

Those are awesome numbers. and over the holidays, no less! Wow!!!

Thanks for the suggestions! The truth is I have been cutting back on it for a month, usually drinking less than 12 oz (can size?) per day. I'm not saying I will never have it again, but I don't want to have to rely on it! As for green tea, I do enjoy that from time to time, but it has to be hot--I'm not a fan of cold tea (yup, I'm an odd duck.) and even when I have not ingested caffeine in a while, it doesn't even effect me...Apparently, I either am not really sensitive to the energy benefits of caffeine and its the sugar that gets my energy going, or I just need a LOT of caffeine to get me going; mind you, I am a naturally hyperactive person by nature (yeah--ADHD is an issue I've had to deal with all my life.), so I am sure that normal energy for me equals extra high energy for anyone else!

In any case, the headache today is only slight--I can ignore it! I'll get through this--hopefully I will drop a few pounds in the process! (my true motive for dropping soda!)

Sorry about the job. 

Don't forget the gloves.  The ones from the $1 store are awesome.  You can ditch them when you're warm so you don't have to keep up with them and you haven't lost much. 

It's 37 degrees with 45 mile per hour gusts here.  I'd much rather have snow than the freezing wind!  I heart snow

I cant believe that i have been out of the loop for just 2 days and it has taken me an hour to catch up on all the brilliant conversations that have been going on.

First thing to say is thanks to all of you who have offered advice and encouragement/ inspires to me. They really do work and are helpful. You are all saints

Hamster Ball. Interesting. Those times are awesome. Do you have a 50m pool or does that time include a turn?

I was swim training Wednesday. I am concerned that the pool manager is becoming sispicious of me due to the amount of water that goes missing whilst i am in the pool. Perhaps i wouldn't swallow so much through a blow hole so i am going to my first improver class on saturday. Watch this space!