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I also seen a study on how fruit beers can cause ITB issues....

Seriously, my wife swears by the foam roller....

If it wasn`t for the bleeding nose, I would say you are a machine! 98 minutes on the trainer? 65 minute beach run?

Must have been tourists looking at you oddly....

Nice job on the beer, er, I mean workout!

Gotta love Johnny Cash HURT!

I will add KD Lang Halleleujah...I know slow but what can I say?

Also Stand Tall by the Dirty Heads.

Any Black Keys as well.

Well first off had a pretty good run this morning. Just about didn't go again! Daughter up twice last night, crazy snow this morning, lazy etc. etc. just excuses! Did my run and row and feel better for it. 

Have my swim and bike lined up for tonite!

Last night was tri club meeting. 4 people showed up. Plus there are about 4 more that I know of that couldn't make it so it looks like it is a go with baby steps. 2/4 have done a couple try a tri.

Spent most of the hour just talking triathlon which is one the main goals I had in mind for this group.

Now to stay the course!

That story sounds like something out of a Rocky movie!  Blood spewing everywhere but yet she keeps on going.  People may look at you oddly but they aren't gonna mess with you or else you might bust out a can of woopa$$ on them!

Cynthia - You are hardcore!  

way to get it done. even when you don't feel up to it!

I think that is what makes tri's and Ironman so cool. There is a lot of work that goes into it!

This is a sweet idea! I am going to try it! 

I got a pretty inexpensive one for my back at the Pharmacy here, and it does hot an cold which is nice. I think it was twenty bucks, I have only ever used it on my back, but it should work for other places too.

Go lie in a snowbank for the total immersion icing!

Today was a rough day.  A good 1,000 yard swim, and a nice porter with dinner (and still under my calorie goal!), but I missed my spin class since I had to stay late to meet with some clients at work.

My wife is having some difficulties with training and weight loss too, which is rough for everyone.

Off to bed for now.  Tomorrow's a new day.

-Charles

swim should be good for your back. Don't sweat the weight. You are a beast and heading in the right direction with all that you are doing by dialing in your diet and training. You are smart to keep an eye on your pains and modify when appropriate.

make sure your shoes are good and you are not overstriding (shoot for a high cadence) to protect your shins and other parts.

Getting ready to have either a Beck's light or a Shiner Seasonal (fruity alert). Boring, I know. I promise I am going to get some good stuff soon.

Thanks!  I have been using a metronome to try to increase my cadence and it seems to work, I still get kinda sore, but nowhere near as bad as they were.  

I'm right there with you...  Keep it up!

A suggestion for the shin splints - if you strengthen the muscles that are what really hurt with shin splints - it will help the pain go away.  

Do toe raises - here's a link: http://running.about.com/od/injuryprevention/ht/toeraises.htm

Amen Brother... Sorry to hear you had a tough day at work and that your wife is struggling with her training.  It's a journey.  There are some days that totally blow - especially in the beginning.  And then there are others where it all comes together...  Having rested today, I bet you will have a great spin class the next time you are able to make it there.  

Be proud of the porter - by getting the swim in you avoiding having to drink a warm coors light

I agree.  Rough training days are a reality.  Those rare days where it all comes together are special, and keep us coming back for more.  Nothing like rewarding with good hoppy brew.

Haven't checked in for a few.  I'm posting this so that I make it happen tomorrow.  I have a 13.6 mile long run scheduled tomorrow, and a 3 miler scheduled on Saturday.  My wife is leaving for the 3 day weekend, so I have to get the long run in tomorrow prior to work, which means a 4:30 wake up for me in sub 20 deg. temps.  so I can be to work by 8:00.  I plan on taking it nice and easy.

I've been closet weighing myself.  I had made a goal to put the scale away at the beginning of the week.  but after controlling portions and restraining myself on snacks after dinner, I'm down from 192 to 188.  This is a great step in the right direction.  I have a goal to race at 155 and walk around at 170.  Last year I was able to make 170 for races, but never could walk around below 185.

Mentally, training and weight can become a drag at times.  That's when I have to remind myself of my goals, and be thankful that each day is another step in that direction.

Prost!

Outstanding work on the weight loss!  You came so close last year and with the focus you put into training, I have no doubt that you will not only reach 155 but will crush your goal of a 3:30 marathon!  

Hope you are dreaming of tasty IPA's as I write this because in two hours your butt better be out the door.  (-20 C or F?)

Seriously, enjoy the run and the alone time with the girls!

OK Folks - It's Friday and time to check in and refocus on our goals.  This morning, I got up at 4:30, stretched for 30 minutes, and am now icing my sore knees - all of which moves me closer to accomplishing my goals for the week and getting my hands on a bottle of Mystic Saison.

So feel free to check in however you want (I'm going to cut and paste) but let us know how you are doing and more importantly what you are going to do to make it happen!

Have a great weekend!  Y'all are doing an amazing job!  Keep it up!

• Weekly yoga session - I'm gonna do that on Saturday morning
• Start 16 week program to prepare for Sprint Tri on 5/12 
• Stretch for 120 minutes/Ice for 60 minutes - one more ice session after my long ride on Sunday (so I can drink more beer during the game and not blow my diet)
• Record calories daily/Don't Exceed 4,000/Lose 1lb 
• Support my fellow BTers 

• Run 30 miles this week  (pending I get 3 miles in tomorrow)
• Hit my 13.6 mi long run
• drink only 2 22 oz beers this week, hockey night excluded.  Those beers are a wash (amazing restraint this week, as 2 12 oz. brews sat on my fridge shelf all week.)
• do not weigh myself this week until next weekend(weigh 189 by weeks end)  I weighed myself daily.
• s/b at least 1X maybe 2   May take the girls to gym on sunday and get my 2nd session in.  May however do it on Monday.

Great job Kevin!  You are an inspiration, just when I want to not care about what I eat or how slow I am running I think about your tenancy and capacity for work and push on!

• Again! Track nutrition(epic fail last week)
• Follow plan: Sunday plan the week ahead (swim was a hit and miss, but with better planning I can get it all done; g-son is gone after Wednesday so it should be easier)
• Lose 2 lbs