swbkrun Mentor Group II- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS!!! (Page 38)

dalessit - 2010-11-04 7:15 PM

My problem is I start thinking of other things so I don't get bored, so alphabet, month, etc I would forget what I was on. 

SSMinnow - 2010-11-04 7:52 PM

I've gotten better by ticking off each 100 to about 500-600 yards, but after that forget it.  Then I revert back to elapsed time.  I pretty much know how fast I can swim 100 so estimate the rest.  I am sure the elite swimmers are puking over that idea, but it's just one of the many things I don't get all lathered up about in the pool anymore.  Makes my little life much more enjoyable.

sdalessio - 2010-11-04 9:41 AM BTW - I would like to race as well but have to figure out kiddie care.  If they do come and we do not have care, is anyone still interested in the HIM relay?  I'm still up for the run.  Tony would be done by then and could take over kiddie care.

And I don't think leaving them at home will be an option.  They had so much fun last year.  They talked about their "summer house" for months after the race.

SSMinnow - 2010-11-04 4:52 PM

I've gotten better by ticking off each 100 to about 500-600 yards, but after that forget it.  Then I revert back to elapsed time.  I pretty much know how fast I can swim 100 so estimate the rest.  I am sure the elite swimmers are puking over that idea, but it's just one of the many things I don't get all lathered up about in the pool anymore.  Makes my little life much more enjoyable.

kkcbelle - 2010-11-04 9:05 PM

I know I've said this before, but I just count. Numbers. Straight up. I just repeat them in my head. And my brain is able to multitask enough that I can repeat a number and also have other thoughts... planning menus, writing essays and letters to the editor (I do a LOT of that in my head in the pool!), planning arguments or conversations, figuring out gift ideas, thinking about riding routes, you name it. All the while the little number keeps repeating... 4-4-4-4-4, 5-5-5-5-5, etc. You get the idea. Some distances I don't have to count, but I do pacing games. Like 200's... the way to race a 200 is to go out hard and strong, then push the 3rd 50 HARD, then bring it home with all you have. So I just go into race mode (even for easy 200's) and just know how I should swim it, with a focus on that 3rd 50.

gdale - 2010-11-04 6:14 PM

I also just count, repeating the number.  But I can't plan a menu at the same time much past a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich!

Everyonce in a while I loose count so I just go back to the number I knew I last was on and finish the distance.  After that I use Suzy's method to calculate how far I really swam.  With this, I never cut a set short but sometimes I wind up going long.

fattyfatfat - 2010-11-04 5:41 PM

i'm still swimming and i believe tracy is still riding. 

kt65 - 2010-11-04 9:54 PM

I would hope so.  Aren't both of you scheduled for Ironman next year!??? 

SSMinnow - 2010-11-04 7:37 AM I'm about to pull the trigger on REV3 registration.  We're all in, right?????

SSMinnow - 2010-11-03 4:12 AM Gosh, another week is flying by....who has some race plans to tell us about????

And if you don't how about telling us about a habit you are changing or trying to develop to make you better than ever?

kkcbelle - 2010-11-03 3:12 PM

I don't have any bad habits.

Seriously, though... thinking on this one. On the running front, my latest obsession is with cadence. I'm trying to hit 90 every time I go out, whether it's an easy run, tempo run, long run, whatever. I've learned that I tend to slow the cadence way down when I run easy, and with the 90 cadence I need to shorten the stride a bit. It feels weird. I've also weaned myself off of running with music. Started leaving the tunes at home when there was a lost bear roaming around our parts and I wanted to be able to hear if he jumped out to get me at O'Dark-Thirty. Found I liked the peaceful running and it was easier to focus on my form and such. I'll likely drag out the tunes for longer runs (although when done with friends we usually talk for 2+ hours before we go into our heads), but I'm enjoying the break from the noise.

I'm a big tea-drinker in the fall/winter afternoons and evenings. My two fave flaves these days are Zhena's Gypsy Tea Fireside Chai (rooibos blended w/spices and ginger), and Trader Joe's Ruby Red Chai (spiced rooibos). The TJ tea is awesome iced in the summer, too!! Fake sugar is bad, Suzy!! If you're gonna indulge, just go for the real deal. That's how I roll, at least!!

Jeepguy2358 - 2010-11-04 10:35 PM

Hey everyone!  I just have a moment to pop in and say hi.  I haven't been able to get on the computer much lately, but I have been getting in a little running.

Suzy, I plan on being there but won't be able to confirm until the end of November or possibly the beginning of the year.  I've had a big time job opportunity thrown at me and won't know anything until around mid December.  The scheduled start date is January 1.  If any of you like golf, check out the link below.  IT IS THE BOMB! 

http://www.sagevalleygolf.com/gallery.html

Sunday at 1pm EST could be another big day.  IMFL registration opens.  I'll be sitting in front of the computer for sure. 

                              Good luck to everyone racing this weekend!!

fattyfatfat - 2010-11-05 8:06 AM

that looks awesome bro.  by private they mean members and guests of the pro, right?

sdalessio - 2010-11-05 10:36 AM Hi gang - Happy Friday!

My day has started off well.  I signed myself up for some torture at our local hospital - a full cholestrol screening and body fat analysis.  Now we all know I'm a wee bit neurotic about my weight - ok maybe a lot.  So going to have my body fat done was not on the top of my list of favorite things and I hate needles.

But to my surprise my cholestrol was 191 - WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!  Down 35 pts. from my physical 4 years ago when I was just getting into all this crazy endurance stuff.  One good numer was so low that is didn't even register on the charts.

And my body fat .....................  20%!  Another WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO.  Now I know this number may not be great for some but all BMI charts put me at 25% and I guarantee that is a lot lower than 4 yrs. ago.  And it's nice to see things like healthy  and excellent next to your test results.  So I guess all this training does pay off.

Now I just need to figure out my abnormally low metabolism.  Grrr!  I guess not a big deal but it means I can't eat as much and this a BIG DEAL!!!!!!

Good luck racers and I hope everyone has a great weekend!

sdalessio - 2010-11-05 1:09 PM Thanks everyone!!!!   

This may be my best result of the year!  It kind of makes all the early hours and I'd rather be on the couch times worth it.

Terps421 - 2010-11-05 1:15 PM

Great news Sam! Our health is so important, we need to be able to keep up with our children!

Linda

Terps421 - 2010-11-05 1:15 PM

Great news Sam! Our health is so important, we need to be able to keep up with our children!

Linda

velcromom - 2010-11-01 2:06 PM Hey!  Results are up, and I actually took 15 seconds off my PR!  3:59:30 Much better than just one second........

8th in my AG......wish it was in a bigger group!