McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 35)

ecpasos - 2011-01-16 10:31 AM

Goofy Challenge done!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement before I went to Orlando to run the Walt Disney World Half and Full marathons AKA The Goofy Challenge.   The events were awesome and capped off a great year of training for me.

It really is amazing how adding swimming and biking to my regular training routines has helped my running improve.  I was able to complete both races with no injuries.  Recovery from both was very easy, too.  The only issue I had was that I picked up a mild respiratory tract infection after the marathon, but it's only a mild discomfort.

stephsprint - 2011-01-16 12:48 PM I ran today!! I'm back! WOO HOO! It was just 2.44, didn't want to overdo, but it was SO much better than I feared! After 15 days of sickness... whew!! I have my first half on 2/20 and I need to be ready. I think my goals will have to change a bit for the race though. I didn't plan on a 2 week layoff.

Compression socks first time today...love them. No shin pain! 

ecpasos - 2011-01-16 11:31 AM

Goofy Challenge done!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement before I went to Orlando to run the Walt Disney World Half and Full marathons AKA The Goofy Challenge.   The events were awesome and capped off a great year of training for me.

It really is amazing how adding swimming and biking to my regular training routines has helped my running improve.  I was able to complete both races with no injuries.  Recovery from both was very easy, too.  The only issue I had was that I picked up a mild respiratory tract infection after the marathon, but it's only a mild discomfort.

ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 4:54 PM Swam into the nicest triathlete this morning!  I was heading out to  my lake (AKA Blue Lake) for my weekly winter swim.  When we pulled up I could see there were many cars, which is rare. This lake is in the middle of the desert.  I figured they were scuba divers as Blue Lake is a bit of a mecca for divers in NV, UT, ID because of it's warm temps (natural fed spring)  I was a little crabby at first, because, well, it's MINE! ()  Anyhow, get out to the lake and find out it was a certification class, blah blah.  I could see where they were diving so I starting swimming the perimenter in the opposite direction.  I was just about back to the start when holy crap there is someone right there!!! I startled and screamed, the diver hit the surface laughing as well as well as aplogizing.  Anyway, we got to talking while treading and it turns out he is a seasoned triathlete who has done IM Boise 70.3 a few times, which is the HIM I'm training for.  He figured I must be training--why else would someone be out there just swimming?!  He was nice enough to do a shallow dive and watch me swim, gave me some great feedback.  Good times in the middle of the desert in my small little lake!

ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 5:54 PM Swam into the nicest triathlete this morning!  I was heading out to  my lake (AKA Blue Lake) for my weekly winter swim.  When we pulled up I could see there were many cars, which is rare. This lake is in the middle of the desert.  I figured they were scuba divers as Blue Lake is a bit of a mecca for divers in NV, UT, ID because of it's warm temps (natural fed spring)  I was a little crabby at first, because, well, it's MINE! ()  Anyhow, get out to the lake and find out it was a certification class, blah blah.  I could see where they were diving so I starting swimming the perimenter in the opposite direction.  I was just about back to the start when holy crap there is someone right there!!! I startled and screamed, the diver hit the surface laughing as well as well as aplogizing.  Anyway, we got to talking while treading and it turns out he is a seasoned triathlete who has done IM Boise 70.3 a few times, which is the HIM I'm training for.  He figured I must be training--why else would someone be out there just swimming?!  He was nice enough to do a shallow dive and watch me swim, gave me some great feedback.  Good times in the middle of the desert in my small little lake!

IceManScott - 2011-01-16 6:45 PM 2.5 hours on the computrainer Ironman Wisconsin real vid @ 70% plus @ 90 rpm.  Found a 14% grade, several 10s, some long 5- 7s. 

Then 2050 yards in the pool.  Smoother stroke, better kick since I added a 3rd workout.

Y'all have a great week. 

IceManScott - 2011-01-16 5:45 PM 2.5 hours on the computrainer Ironman Wisconsin real vid @ 70% plus @ 90 rpm.  Found a 14% grade, several 10s, some long 5- 7s. 

Then 2050 yards in the pool.  Smoother stroke, better kick since I added a 3rd workout.

Y'all have a great week. 

stephsprint - 2011-01-16 5:57 PM

Can't wait 'till I can work out like you do. 

Triathlynne - 2011-01-16 6:12 PM

I am still having a hard time quitting smoking.  I did ok the 1stish week or so, now back at it.  Sigh. I'm so angry with myself.  

discipleguideservice - 2011-01-16 7:40 PM
Here is a suggestion.  I am not a smoker, never have been, but my Mom was my whole life.  She went to do the accupuncture to stop, and has not even wanted a ciggaret since she left the appoinment that day.  I have also spoken to several others since that have had the same success with accupunture (it only takes about 10 minutes and is not all that costly).  Just an idea.

ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 9:05 PM

Hi guys...don't laugh but I must get this off my chest.  I was just rereading my story post and to my absolute horror realized I used the contraction 'it's' when I clearly needed the possessive 'its'.  Ok, I feel better now that I've corrected myself.

Another question!  (imagine that!)  My workout plan is designed around periodization.  I was looking ahead at my training this week and thought "that's it?"  My workouts are 1/4 to 1/2 of what I've been doing for two weeks.  Someone please tell me to trust this.  Would it be bad to add in any other cardio type work that doesn't involve swim/bike/run after I've completed my tri specific training?  Or, am I already a head case, worrying about lost fitness when this should be a good backing off period. 

Triathlynne - 2011-01-16 7:12 PM

I am still having a hard time quitting smoking.  I did ok the 1stish week or so, now back at it.  Sigh. I'm so angry with myself.  

Triathlynne - 2011-01-16 7:12 PM

I am still having a hard time quitting smoking.  I did ok the 1stish week or so, now back at it.  Sigh. I'm so angry with myself.