Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX (Page 33)

Didn't work for me brosef!

The only way I can seem to get this thing to work even post the name of the site is to list it at separate words.  The site is

theclimb.com

but you have to remove the "i" and use a "y"  Then you have to use the rest of the link this way.............

/invite-from/DirkPauley

You can copy and paste the two in your address bar without spaces and try it.  This is the weirdest thing!  I have never had any problems posting a link before.  I have tried this a dozen times and it removes bit and pieces of the link no matter how I try to post it.  VERY WEIRD!!!

I am going to post it to my facebook for those of you that are on my friends list.  Those of you that aren't "friends" you can friend me, Dirk Pauley

Oh my goodness!!!  I have to deal with the same thing in the pool!!!  It irritates me to no end to not have a lane available for lap swimming during aqua classes!!!!  Argh!!!!!

Jeff - Your ride sounds amazing!  False flats are frustrating!  I've never done one that long before.  I do one that is about a mile long.  I know it's a false flat but it ticks me off every single time!

I might be getting my hands on a new (to me) wetsuit!  My swim coach has a couple of extras that she doesn't use now.  (Must have something to do with sponsorships????)  She's willing to part with them.  We're about the same build, however, she is several inches taller than me.  She thinks they might work for me.  She said one of them felt "weird" on her shoulder, so we will see.  My shoulders are pretty fickle.

I did a fun tempo-ish run tonight on the treadmill.  I warmed up and got my HR up to zone 2 for 25 minutes and then each minute I added 0.1 mph until my speed was up to half mary race pace.  I held the speed at half mary race pace for 5 minutes and then backed the speed down to an easy run for another 10 minutes.

What do you guys think of this tready version of a tempo run?  Anything I could tweak to make it better?

Lucky you! Tell your coach if she has anymore to get rid of I'd be interested. I've been looking for a new wetsuit but just can't get myself to pull the trigger. I've missed some great deals already.

Tracy, that's a good way to spice up a run for anyone.  Varying your pace can help break you out of the monotony of the same old, same old when running on a treadmill.  Depending on the distance your training for a tempo run may be at a faster pace.  I generally follow a 10k pace or slightly slower for tempo runs.  The distance/time should start slow in the beginning and as you gain fitness and your body adapts to the impacts you can add to the run.  I think you could have increased the speed faster and held the interim paces for a little longer, maybe 2-3 minutes per interval.  Overall though, I think it was a nicely planned run to keep your body (and mind) from growing stale from the same old running routine. 

You had a really great WU for the run and that's pretty key too.  I think what you did was begin to prepare your body for tempo runs in the next few weeks or so.  Take your time to get used the the faster paces and impacts before really hitting a good tempo run and then add them to a normal training regimen if you like.

Another thing, this is probably a good low impact WO for most people who have already gained a decent fitness at the beginning of run training because it is short in duration and impact.  I would caution anyone who hasn't spent much time running to do this because it will increase the stress on the body.  I would say a person should be running for no less than 3 months before doing anything close to this.

Anything you can do to spice up a treadmill run is awesome. I usually feel like banging my head against the wall after about a mile. I like this version though, it sounds pretty fun. It's like a combination of strides and a tempo run!

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So quick question for the group today. I spent a good chunk of my Sunday long run in Z1 because I was running with my dad, who is comfortable at a slightly slower pace than me. Frankly, I enjoy running at that pace because I can look at the scenery, chat and generally enjoy myself.

My question is this - is there a benefit to extensive training in Z1, rather than Z2? My understanding (from limited experience and research) is that it should start opening up the pathways to fuel your body with fat, rather than glycogen/carbs. Therefore, the longer the event, the more of a benefit this is because you have more "fuel" available.

Am I way off with this over simplified version? :-D

John

I could have upped the speed to 10K pace.  I'll do that on future tready tempo runs.  I think they will be beneficial for me.  I don't like to do harder runs in training unless I'm outside and seek out some hills.  I really like my zone 2 runs!  Thank you for the advice! 

There better be, since I've done probably 98% of my running this winter in Z1.  I'll let you know next Sunday about 10 o'clock.

The only thing I worry about doing so much easy running, is if I will have the will and strength to push the pain threshold hard enough during a race. 

That's fantastic news Jeff.  Always great to recover so quickly.  I've been using your floppy ankle technique to relieve calf stress, and it's also kept my Achilles pretty happy the last week.  Thanks for the advice on that one.

Sending some prayers your daughter's way.  That type of pain can be tough to work through.

Great news for you Jeff but not so much for your daughter.  I will keep her in my prayers for healing and for a strong race.  I have a feeling she'll be fine.  I'm not really sure why I have that feeling.  Maybe it's the perception that you have been helping her train and knowing your training philosophies. 

Speaking of daughters.  I have spent the last 3 hours typing a letter to her that I will give on her graduation day.  As one who doesn't really show much emotion to those around me, this letter has been a real trial for me to write.  Very emotional!  I may share it at some point with the group because I hope it exhibits what a father should be and I believe that I have a responsibility to mentor in other areas besides triathlon. 

The letter is quite long.  3 pages to be exact.  It is in kind of a random order too.  I did not try to organize my thought and then place then in the letter.  Rather, I simply began to type and allow the thoughts to escape and flow onto the screen.

Lis read only 2-3 lines because I don't want her to read it just yet.  I know when she reads it whe will be a basket case for a couple of hours.  Yeah, it was pretty tough on me to write too.

Jeff great to hear that the achillies is doing better as evidenced by your workout. I wish your daugher the best of luck on her half marathon tomorrow and will be hoping that she can run it pain free with no ill effects during or after the race.

Jeff, glad ur achilles is better and yes we will pray for ur daughter. Tell her good luck from the group!

Dirk, yes being a father is hard and awesome.  My som is 14 and they grow up so fast.

Well today is just a 10K race.  Wife and son are volunteering for this one.  They have to be there an hour and 15 minutes prior to the race so I'm going to bike for the hour before the race.  I'm using this just as a training run.  

It is finally getting warm enough to swim, supposed to be in the 90's Monday.  YEAH!!!

Jeff I'm so relieved your achilles is better! Woot! Best wishes and prayers for you daughter.

Dirk the letter sounds very emotional and not something most Dads usually take on! A very special gift.

I was wondering how everyone is enjoying their new bikes?

Not much to report on my end. Easy week for me but ready to hit it hard on the bike today. Hope to ride outside but I'm not sure the weather is going to cooperate!

Good luck to everyone racing!

Kurt good luck with the race today and enjoy the warm weather the is on the way.

Just back from the morning swim and surprised to see how many people were at the pool this morning. I didn't get in as much as I wanted to my arms and shoulders felt tired and heavy today. Only swam for 45 minutes and managed only 1250m this morning. I am off this morning to get in a 90 minute bike ride even though it has been a little cool here it does look like it is going to be a beautiful day so apologies to all who are have been dealing with bad weather. I may as well take advantage of it and get out there. Hope everybody has a great weekend and I hope the weather cooperates with everyone so you guys can get out there especially those of you who have those new bikes. Train hard and be safe.

Dirk I think the letter is a great idea and I can only imagine how hard it was to write. I am pretty much the same way and can understand how difficult it can be to try and express how you feel. This is probably the best gift that you can give your daugther as it is from the heart and I believe your daughter is really going to appreciate and cherish your gift.