SWBKRUN- Miles and Miles ahead!!!! CLOSED (Page 38)

I ran with a stomach full of pizza tonight and was not impressed by the bloated belly overhanging the waist of my pants! Nutrition and weight loss might be on top of my New Years Resolution goals for next week.

I think the saddle is one of the most important parts of the bike. It's the part that you are in contact with the most and the longer you ride the more important comfort is. The saddle that came with my bike started falling apart so I ordered a terry butterfly. It is fine for sub 2 hour ride but beyond that it can be troublesome. I recently got an adamo saddle after hearing many good reports on BT about it. I like it so far but it needs careful adjustment and I am just riding the trainer now usually less than 1.5 hours at a time.

OK...I couldn't stand it any longer...I was very pleased with my run yesterday but the fact that I ran at 1 second over a 10 min. pace was killing me.  So I went out today and did 5 miles in 48:30.  This is the first time I have done that since returning to running/training 3 years ago after a 15 year break.

Felt real good on the entire run and the weather could not have been better.  I am sure the ice bath I took yesterday helped with the recovery since this is the 4th day I have run in a row.

Tomorrow is an off day...core work only, 2.5 with my oldest son on Fri., 4 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday.

Thanks so much for the Inspires...they are really HUGE for me right now in terms of supporting this training.

Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year to all of the MG.


Steve

thats all good and well but.. HORSERADISH.  AWESOME!   throw some (a lot) in mashed potatoes.  even better the next day or three.  or better yet, soak a plank.  throw a slab of steelhead on it.  horseradish on top.  on the grill.  20 minutes later.  oh man!

I wish it were just muscle... that I can endure! It's the butt bones (sitz bones?) that are the problem. I keep thinking it'll feel better one day but today told me it's just not getting there. I will keep gutting it out for now... But might consider the saddle. John, I'm totally up for trying the Terry Butterfly if you can score it!

I emailed my PT today who did my bike fit to get in for a re-fit -- it's been a couple of years (2.5 at least -- perhaps my fit has changed?) and as I said, I do want to add aero bars to the equation. When I can get in to see him I will, obviously, address this.

Sadly, I truly feel it's just case of too long out of the saddle. Ugh! I have sworn up and down I will never neglect my bike for 2+ months again. EVER.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Love breaking through those barriers! Yay for you!! Enjoy your rest day and come back even stronger. Way to go!!

That would be soooooooo cool but like he said, how do you make 300m last forever?!

What's the one thing I'm looking forward to this Christmas?  Hands down...seeing my 22 month old daughter on Christmas morning!  She is already trying to unwrap the handful of presents under the tree so I can't wait to see what she does when she sees all of her presents and finds out she can actually open them!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!!!!

I can almost bet she will be more excited about the wrapping paper than the actual present.  I was all excited to see our niece open her presents (she was adorable), she spent all the time ripping paper, throwing it and laughing.  Totally cute, but the box could have been empty and she wouldn't have noticed.  Hopefully you can post a pic or two.  With no kids, I love seeing others have a blast after Santa arrives!

Merry Xmas everyone, Just did a breif catch up. No race this weekend but there is a 10k on the first in The Dalles I going to do.
I can't believe I've gone a whole week with doing nothing but stuffing my face. I realy need to get back on track, So this morning I did the ab cruncher 200 from Tony Horton and 50 pushups, there now i feel a little better, now I need to go out and run.
Anyone interested in doing the 100 pushup challenge It will be fun I' sure of it.  

I need to rant and this time about training. We took the kids to Great Wolf Lodge in Concord NC, where we are right now. This AM I have an LAT planned. I need 1 continuous hour of running to collect the HR data. I do 20 minutes warm up, 30 minutes as hard as I can go and 10 minutes cool down. The key data is the last 20 minutes while going hard. Well, 28 minutes in all 3 TMs die. I call the desk and someone comes and resets everything. He says the electricians wired them wrong so that all are on one circuit. I start again going hard hoping to collect relevant data. While I am on 2 more people get onthe other TM's. 12 minutes later they all die again. Yeah I got some running in but it was not what I needed. I may try late tonight. Otherwise I ahve to do it tomorrow when we get home, but that was supposed to be a rest day.

My question is, since this place is packed and charges alot of $, why can't they fix the TM wiring/ Or at least put up a sign? I am pi$$ed!

(rant off)

Edited by DougRob 2009-12-24 7:33 AM

Nice Job Steve!!

DR...Bummer about the TM's. 

If I were you I would wait until you get home to try your test.  First, if this happens again you will probably kill someone...and that creates a ton of paperwork  ,  Second, you stressed your body a ton today and for accurate test results I would think you would want at least semi-fresh legs.

Just my .02.

Great job on the effort to get it done while enjoying time with the family.

Steve

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

It's funny how cool christmas with kids is,  I can't wait for tomorrow to see their faces light up when they open stuff up.

Anyone expecting any cool tri-related stuff?

Sam is downstairs doing her FTP test on the CT.  Getting ready myself to go out for an hour run, should be fun trying to find a 30 minute out and back with clear roads/trails.  Snow just isn't melting fast enough here.

Then heading down to Sam's parents house for prime rib dinner with the family.

Kim, you are kind of diminutive, maybe she didn't see you?

Edited by dalessit 2009-12-24 8:40 AM

Good morning All....had 10 pages to read today!! Wow.
I know a couple people who are actually doing the torch relay. One guy was soooo pumped to be doing. Later he found out he is running Tuesday at 7am in a residential part of the city...He said the only people there watching will be his wife and kids. But would still be a neat experience. My company is a big sponsor of the games, so we could have written a 250 word essay into why we would like to do it,etc. and then there was a draw. No dice for me.
Going for a chilly run right now, and then let the festivities begin!!!

Merry christmas to all, and all ... RUN HARD!!

got a cool gift last night.  most summer afternoons i can be found floating around my neighbors pool.  i'm to usually to lazy to get out and get a new beer so they gave me floating cooler for next summer.  jacy seems to like it to, i didn't tell her there's no room for her bottle's in it though.

Adorable... kid's pretty cute too!

The torch just came through my town yesterday. We were going to go see it but my son has been sick and was napping, so we skipped it. The baby is too young to understand and I didn't want to go without the kids.

My mom, aunt, and grandfather all ran with the torch in '88. Back then, all the runners got a full kilometer, but after the three of them were selected, the organizers allowed them to run 3K together. We have pics of me holding the torch, flame and all! This year, my cousin (the daughter of my aunt who ran in '88) got to run with the torch. CBC did some interviews with her and my aunt and grandfather, who showed up to watch her in their '88 tracksuits.

Merry Christmas Eve, all!

Hi all!
I've been reading the forum whenever I get a chance, but haven't had time for posting. I've been busy enjoying the family and being at home for a change. My training is non existent right now though. I've only been getting my core training in because it's part of my challenge this month. Thankfully, weight loss is also part of the challenge or I would have gained 10 lbs by now, instead I'm just feeding everyone else.

Gary and I did the 100 push up challenge last year, but after reaching the goal just stopped doing them. Apparently we need another goal after reaching 100, because we can't get anything done without one.

Tracy- Glad to hear you get to go for a run! I hope it goes well for you

Suzy- Sorry about your friend. My thoughts are with you. Hope that foot heals soon too

Kyla- Hope you figure out the saddle issues. Sounds like a literal pain in the azz. And, don't worry about ruining the book... at least you didn't tell them about the Bigfoot who comes out of the canyon and eats three of the runners

Reno8- Great job on the running!

Everyone- Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!!

Doug- Sucks about the TM.

Stevo- GREAT RUN! 

To everyone-  Have a great, safe, fun couple days!  Remember this is a time about family- Put the workouts on the backburner if need be!  It's ok to miss a workout here and there, and there, and maybe there !!!!