Gabbing Gobblers - November Challenge (Page 33)

skrtrnr - 2009-11-17 12:53 PM YO GABBING GOBBLERS!

got in another continous mile swim followed by 950yds continous for 'good measure'

i almost continued to swim - my goal is to do 2 miles continuous, but i 'resisted' the urge.

im a gradual progression kinda of gal.  so...i stopped when the watch said it was time to stop.

but NODOUBT after todays swim, A TWO MILE CONTINUOUS SWIM in MOST DEFINATELY in my NEAR FUTURE.

whoop!

7 mile run tomorrow, then my long day Thursday - 60 min spin/3 mile run/30 min ST.

im right on track progress-wise.
stacieb

billsorg - 2009-11-17 3:48 PM WOW! The Gabbing Gobblers are quiet today... Neal, I think another round of coffee is in order!!!

disturbed275 - 2009-11-12 8:05 AM

I find it really hard to stay motivated without a race or a specific goal to look forward to.  I've been struggling, especially since I haven't been running because of the injury.  The only thing I've been real consistent with so far is swimming and that's because I set a specific goal of lowering my 1000yd TT time by 1:30 by the end of January.  I think about that goal every time I'm contemplating whether or not to make it to the pool.

So pick a race or a specific goal to start working towards.  And keep participating in challenges.  Their accountability has gotten me out the door more than once.

billsorg - 2009-11-12 8:41 AM Did a 45 min. trainer ride this morning. It was the first time using my Cycleops Fluid 2 that I bought off eBay a few weeks ago. I LOVED it! So I just need to get a 45 min swim in between now and Saturday to stay on track for my November goals! Motivation is so tough this time of year! It think without this challenge, I would have thrown in the towel and just started tri training in January. So count me in for the next few months of challenges. And I agree with Neal... if I don't have a specific goal, then I'm useless. I thought putting my second HIM on the calendar for 2010 would motivate me throughout the off-season, but it didn't. So, Dee... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for organizing this challenge... it's basically all that's been keeping me from playing racquetball 5 times a week and completely blowing off my tri training.

billsorg - 2009-11-12 8:46 AM I just noticed that with my last run (yesterday) and bike (this morning), I've gone over the 1,000 mile and 300 mile marks, respectively, this year. I'm so glad that I discovered triathlons! They have truly changed the life of this former couch potato! 2009 totals Bike: 54h 38m 40s - 1008.7 Mi Run: 50h 12m 08s - 305.83 Mi Swim: 37h 46m - 87192.2 Yd

D001 - 2009-11-12 12:29 PM So I think I'm canceling my plans to run wog today. A couple of kids disappeared from a house nearby, armed with guns and ammo. There are helicopters and police cars all over the place. Believe me, I make a slow, easy to shoot at target....

Sledge - 2009-11-13 5:39 AM

Good morning Gobblers!  I'm so glad it's Friday, even though I already had a weekend in the middle of my week with the tropical storm/hurricane blowing through.  What's everyone up to this weekend?  It's race season (running) down here, but I'm skipping this weekend and racing next weekend.  We're heading to Orlando for a few days to go be big kids instead, and also to celebrate our 25th anniversary!  The celebration is a week early because of work things we have to do, but when you are married to an airline pilot you have to take the days when they are available.

Have a super weekend!

KOM - 2009-11-13 6:41 AM TGIF TEAM!!  I am heading back to medical practice today after an almost 4 year hiatus.  I hope  that starting on Friday the 13th isn't a bad omen.  Hoping to run when I get home although it looks like the storms you all were having have finally arrived in New England....it might be a little wet and WINDY!

Have a great day all!!

kcarroll - 2009-11-17 9:16 AM

Jen, sorry the Princess Feet are acting up.  I've given up heels, except for special occasions and always pay the price.  Here's one stretch I like alot. 

Kneel on the ground with your injured foot on the floor and your opposite knee on the ground. Put your body weight over the leg with the injured foot and lean forward while keeping the heal on the ground. Hold for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat several times and then switch to the opposite foot.

Have you tried sleeping in the boot/brace?  I did when mine first flared up.  Not comfortable but helped eliminate morning pain.  Last thought, make sure you are icing alot.  I keep an aluminum can in the freezer and roll my feet at night.  (aluminum conducts cold better than plastic, so I ditched the water bottle and froze a can of beans)

Hope you're feeling better soon!

billsorg - 2009-11-13 1:22 PM Hello all and HAPPY FRIDAY, Working from home today on this drizzly friday. I did a 40 min ride on the trainer & 30 min run brick... this marks a momentous occasion... that is the first brick I've ever done in the offseason! Love this challenge! Looks like a quiet weekend... Probably a Wii Resort night with the kids tonight and then who knows what magical, mystical adventures Saturday and Sunday hold... Idunno... maybe a haircut? Have a great weekend, Gobblers!

Artemis - 2009-11-13 3:05 PM Please have the spreadsheet updated with your progress by Sunday morning. I'll give everyone the Current Team Standings by Sunday afternoon.

I'm helping Dee out this weekend and doing the team updates, which will happen Sunday afternoon.  If it's not in the spreadsheet, it won't count for your totals this week.

Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns, etc.

disturbed275 - 2009-11-17 3:52 PM Well, after 12 days of not running I decided to head out for a short test run tonight.  The results were not good.  There is still a fair amount of pain in the right hip.  I can walk, bike, swim, squat, lunge, and a myriad of other activities without a bit of pain, but running really brings it out.  I guess its time for me to stop being stubborn and head to the doctor  

Artemis - 2009-11-15 4:59 PM

I saw that when I posted and thought it was pretty funny.  We haven't been super chatty, but definitely talking more than the other teams.

D001 - 2009-11-15 4:59 PM Thanks for doing the updates, Jen! I played with my meds last night, and feel a WHOLE lot better today. I felt so good that I went out and did a little wog just now. Woohoo! (Yeah yeah, I'll call the doctor tomorrow. I may be stupid, but I'm not THAT stupid. )

iowagander - 2009-11-17 10:52 PM Good evening Gobblers! I got my 3.5 miler in today. Tomorrow is a speed-work day with six 400m repeats. If I have time I'm gonna sneak in an ST session as well. There used to be a great little workout station by the track I usually use with pull up bars and such, but they removed it when they did "improvements" this summer. Not sure what they improved, except less parking, no extra equipment, and no more water fountains. Oh well...

Artemis - 2009-11-16 2:17 PM I got a strength workout done this afternoon.  I'm going to try to go for a run a little later.  My right foot is having some PF problems today, so I've been stretching my calves and running my foot over a golf ball.  It's helping.  Anyone know of other ways to help stretch out PF?

skrtrnr - 2009-11-16 3:09 PM tri specific ST - 2 reps of 15 of 10 exercises right out of STRENGTH TRAINING FOR TRIATHLETES....followed up by a nice 35 min tempo run.

im lovin' winter maintenance/base trng.  WHOOP!

billsorg - 2009-11-17 10:20 AM Good morning all... no workout yesterday. Work has been crazy lately. I'm heading over to the gym at lunch to get a treadmill run in. Still need to get into the pool, but can't seem to get myself there. It'll happen EVENTUALLY. I'm also in a fog today... felt like I never got into a good, deep snooze last night. Already had an XL Dunkin Donuts coffee... YUM!!! Happy training, everyone!!!

skrtrnr - 2009-11-17 12:53 PM YO GABBING GOBBLERS!

got in another continous mile swim followed by 950yds continous for 'good measure'

i almost continued to swim - my goal is to do 2 miles continuous, but i 'resisted' the urge.

im a gradual progression kinda of gal.  so...i stopped when the watch said it was time to stop.

but NODOUBT after todays swim, A TWO MILE CONTINUOUS SWIM in MOST DEFINATELY in my NEAR FUTURE.

whoop!

7 mile run tomorrow, then my long day Thursday - 60 min spin/3 mile run/30 min ST.

im right on track progress-wise.
stacieb

disturbed275 - 2009-11-17 5:52 PM Well, after 12 days of not running I decided to head out for a short test run tonight.  The results were not good.  There is still a fair amount of pain in the right hip.  I can walk, bike, swim, squat, lunge, and a myriad of other activities without a bit of pain, but running really brings it out.  I guess its time for me to stop being stubborn and head to the doctor