The Ghoulie's: We Are Doing What We Are Loving December Challenge (Page 38)

kromanowski - 2009-12-16 12:28 PM

tried to run, but I am still having pain in the foot...guess it is back to the bike for me...my parents have a nordic trac so I am going to do that while I am at their house and try to fit a run in too if the foot starts to feel better

kcarroll - 2009-12-16 8:57 AM

Gotta admit, I like them out of the suit better. 

ceilidh - 2009-12-16 11:46 AM

Going for four today, hopefully at lunch-time ish..  I am the same... get me outa here!

aspeelma - 2009-12-16 1:47 PM

did you get your run in Robin?

I thought I was going to have to run my nephew home today, which really would have put a kink into my plans, but I don't have to do that now so I can run when I get home!!!! WOOHOO!!!!

deehtz - 2009-12-16 9:09 PM Due to work stuff, I decided to run on the treadmill at the Y instead of outside.  Bad decision.

There were no fans and no air movement.  Once I got going, the temp in the room is too HOT.  I thought I was going to get sick from the heat, so I slowed my tempo down.  There was also nothing to distract me from how horrible I felt except a silent TV  tuned to a investment program.  Watching it and reading the captions just made me feel queasier.   Don't know if I want to do that again!

On the flip side,  my run DID get done. 

aspeelma - 2009-12-17 5:19 AM Couple of questions for you all this morning...

When I went out for my run last night it was 33 degrees and the sun was going down, it had dropped to 30 by the time I got home. My legs were fine (2 pair of tights), my head and hands were fine, my arms were fine, but my midsection was COLD! My tummy and back were freezing, I was shivering near the end. I had on an Under Armour cold gear compression top, and a midweight windproof jacket. I'm thinking that where I was cold is where I sweat the most. Anyone have any suggestions on how to keep warm?

Second question... I'm still working out the kinks with my swimming. I've only been swimming 500 or so meters during my pool sessions because when I notice my form starting to get worse from getting tired I stop. Should I keep on swimming to build endurance or should I stop then?

Thanks Ghoulies! You're the best!!!!!

kromanowski - 2009-12-16 11:28 AM

tried to run, but I am still having pain in the foot...guess it is back to the bike for me...my parents have a nordic trac so I am going to do that while I am at their house and try to fit a run in too if the foot starts to feel better

ceilidh - 2009-12-16 4:54 PM
Finally! at about 4:00. Better late than never.

deehtz - 2009-12-16 8:09 PM Due to work stuff, I decided to run on the treadmill at the Y instead of outside.  Bad decision.

There were no fans and no air movement.  Once I got going, the temp in the room is too HOT.  I thought I was going to get sick from the heat, so I slowed my tempo down.  There was also nothing to distract me from how horrible I felt except a silent TV  tuned to a investment program.  Watching it and reading the captions just made me feel queasier.   Don't know if I want to do that again!

On the flip side,  my run DID get done. 

skrtrnr - 2009-12-17 7:29 AM

MORNING ANN!

HTFU on the run!  WOOT.

i suggest wearing a tank top (wicking) under the Underarmour, somthing thats snug closely to that core.  and a vest if you have one.  jackets are great, but ive found im actually warmer when i wear my vest.

if your cores warm, your warm.


as for your swimming question, question for you?  is the 500 a continuous swim or is broken down into sets?

if its continuous i suggest that you break it down into sets until you can go 'longer' w/out losing form....

if its sets than decrease your speed and increase the rest interval in between sets.  once you start to see that your form is consistent, then you can increase your speed, decrease the speed intervals OR if its a continous swim being to elongate the sets that you broke the total distance down into.

just my advice.

HAPPY SWIMMING!
stacieb

kcarroll - 2009-12-17 7:23 AM

Ann, really good advice from the Queen.  Only thing to add re the swim is to ask if you incorporate drills into your swim.  I try to make at least one of my swims each week be drill focused.  In the end, swimming is alot more about form than anything else.  *Advice from the slowest swimmer in the pool*

skrtrnr - 2009-12-17 4:47 AM WELL GHOULIES.

im off to spin out my legs this morning.  still full of kinks. 

i can tell you im NOT gonna be doing boot camp again any time soon.



i was gonna do 20/20/20, but im so 'afraid' of that room now, im gonna swim instead.

im feel safer in the pool.

meetin an uber cool Tri Chick today for lunch.

its been a b i t you know what trying to coordinate her schedule and mine, but i think we finally picked a winner and we'll actually be able to get together.

im really looking forward to meet her, the only 'contact' ive had is through FB and the tri club page....but i just know ALREADY, were gonna get along famously.

so full day on tap for me (what else is new...)



oh and i scored a job....short term, pays crap but....exciting nonetheless.

and im waiting to hear if theres an open position at the Y, that hasnt been filled yet, that they'll offer to me.  i would be working the front desk, answering questions, registering people for classes, giving people a tour of the facility, 'selling' the membership.

ya think i can do that job?

AW YEAH.

the other one is uber cool too....i have some fantastic friends.  the one that i will work for does harmonic therapy - he plays the digeridoo - which omits the same sound frequency wave as an ultrasound.

ultrasounds are often used medically to treat certain conditions/the principle is the same w the didge.

ill be doing all the advance work here in PGH/OH for my friend to come and do classes/workshops.

pretty groovy gig.

well.

im on with my day.

stay warm GHOULIES!
stacieb

kcarroll - 2009-12-17 5:18 AM Morning Ghoulies!  I woke up to a sore throat.  Going to work from home so I don't share the wealth.

deehtz - 2009-12-17 9:45 AM

The didge job sounds cool.  Have fun!    The Y job not so much,  but then maybe that is because I work at the Y and see what crud the front desk people have to put up with!      Giving the tours can be a lot of fun, though, from what I have seen.

aspeelma - 2009-12-18 5:41 AM

Good morning Ghoulies!!!!

They're calling for snow here this weekend. I've heard anywhere from 1 to 12 inches. My 10 mile run this weekend should be exciting!!!

Have a great day!

aspeelma - 2009-12-18 7:11 AM Robin, what part of NC are you in? I read that some parts could get a foot of snow.