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 2011-01-19 9:36 AM in reply to: #3308492 |
Extreme Veteran  1700    Normal, Ill. |  Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSEDrobingray_260 - 2011-01-19 9:21 AM r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 11:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. My training has been going great. I feel really strong and healthy. Weakness: I need to get out on the road more on my bike. I don't mind running in the rain, but I hate biking in it, which is a problem in Portland in the winter. And here's my little Starbucks gripe: At my neighborhood Starbucks they don't list the 8oz or 12oz sizes on their menu anymore. They still have the cups, but you have to ask. Absolutely not silly - one of my biggest accomplishments last year was learning to change a bike tire. It was a huge mental hurdle and I feel more confident now on longer rides. I decided to learn after a 4 mile trek back to the house after a flat and I couldn't get a hold of any friends to pick me up. Interestingly not a single person stopped to see if I needed help. Just glad I wasn't any farther from home. I meant to comment about this earlier, sorry for the numerous posts. There is absolutely nothing silly about practicing changing a flat. You did it right, too. AT HOME. Lots of people wait to learn until they are riding with someone else in the country who also doesn't know how. I've come across that several times. Always glad to help but jeez, they have more guts than I do heading out into the wilds of Illinois without knowing they can get home. Maybe that isn't guts they've got  Remember Chrissie Wellington on the side of the road at Kona because she wasted her one and only CO2 cartridge? Could have cost her the championship were it not for someone tossing her another. Also, Lance Armstrong won the Leadville 100 riding the last 7 miles on a flat for the same reason. Couldn't get it inflated. Practice, by all means, practice. Been out in races and long group rides with a light rain that was just enough to get pebbles to stick to tires. People who didn't know how to clear them off or didn't take the time had lots of practice. Also, ask a mechanic to show you how to adjust your shifters (very simple) and how to get home on an out of tru wheel after a spoke breaks (also easy, though some luck may be involved too.) Just open the brake pads so the wheel won't rub. But it can side line people who don't know how. I think it's all fun! Edited by IceManScott 2011-01-19 9:38 AM |
| 2011-01-19 9:43 AM in reply to: #3308370 |
Champion 7558   Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED IceManScott - 2011-01-19 8:47 AM One thing I noticed when I got started with this is that motivation breeds more motivation. Once you get started a little, just a bit, making it a routine 6 times a week to do something, anything, whether you want to or not, soon it becomes such habit that you don't even think about it. Scott, Thanks for contributing this! Everyone, When I ask you to post about your successes after a week or two weeks, it's to reinforce the positive elements in your lives. It's easy for us to focus on the negatives...the missed workouts...the aches...the slower-than-hoped-pace...Nobody needs help keeping these front and center, and if you want to post these things in your blog, go ahead. People will inspire you and offer suggestions to help. I'm after the successes. The things that you should WANT to share because people around you don't "get it" and you want to tell SOMEBODY. |
| 2011-01-19 10:21 AM in reply to: #3308570 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED McFuzz - 2011-01-19 10:43 AM IceManScott - 2011-01-19 8:47 AM One thing I noticed when I got started with this is that motivation breeds more motivation. Once you get started a little, just a bit, making it a routine 6 times a week to do something, anything, whether you want to or not, soon it becomes such habit that you don't even think about it. Scott, Thanks for contributing this! Everyone, When I ask you to post about your successes after a week or two weeks, it's to reinforce the positive elements in your lives. It's easy for us to focus on the negatives...the missed workouts...the aches...the slower-than-hoped-pace...Nobody needs help keeping these front and center, and if you want to post these things in your blog, go ahead. People will inspire you and offer suggestions to help. I'm after the successes. The things that you should WANT to share because people around you don't "get it" and you want to tell SOMEBODY. Thanks Mike for reinforcing this... For everyone on here training, tri's and continiuing on a heathy path is a way of life for us. I love talking "shop" but not everyone around me appreciates it (even my husband sometimes  ). So it's nice to get to voice what I love doing to others who can appreciate it! Everyone and I mean everyone is going to have a down point during their training. Heck it's week two and I'm getting stressed about the volume and freq of workouts, but at least I have other peeps who know what it's like and I don't feel alone Thanks all!! |
| 2011-01-19 10:25 AM in reply to: #3308547 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED IceManScott - 2011-01-19 10:36 AM robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 9:21 AM r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 11:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. My training has been going great. I feel really strong and healthy. Weakness: I need to get out on the road more on my bike. I don't mind running in the rain, but I hate biking in it, which is a problem in Portland in the winter. And here's my little Starbucks gripe: At my neighborhood Starbucks they don't list the 8oz or 12oz sizes on their menu anymore. They still have the cups, but you have to ask. Absolutely not silly - one of my biggest accomplishments last year was learning to change a bike tire. It was a huge mental hurdle and I feel more confident now on longer rides. I decided to learn after a 4 mile trek back to the house after a flat and I couldn't get a hold of any friends to pick me up. Interestingly not a single person stopped to see if I needed help. Just glad I wasn't any farther from home. I meant to comment about this earlier, sorry for the numerous posts. There is absolutely nothing silly about practicing changing a flat. You did it right, too. AT HOME. Lots of people wait to learn until they are riding with someone else in the country who also doesn't know how. I've come across that several times. Always glad to help but jeez, they have more guts than I do heading out into the wilds of Illinois without knowing they can get home. Maybe that isn't guts they've got Remember Chrissie Wellington on the side of the road at Kona because she wasted her one and only CO2 cartridge? Could have cost her the championship were it not for someone tossing her another. Also, Lance Armstrong won the Leadville 100 riding the last 7 miles on a flat for the same reason. Couldn't get it inflated. Practice, by all means, practice. Been out in races and long group rides with a light rain that was just enough to get pebbles to stick to tires. People who didn't know how to clear them off or didn't take the time had lots of practice. Also, ask a mechanic to show you how to adjust your shifters (very simple) and how to get home on an out of tru wheel after a spoke breaks (also easy, though some luck may be involved too.) Just open the brake pads so the wheel won't rub. But it can side line people who don't know how. I think it's all fun! I'm ashamed to say that for most of my long rides I did not carry a spare tube, pump etc.... I did carry my cell phone "in case" I got a flat so the hubby could pick me up. However before my IM I did get a pump for my frame, spare tubes, and tire irons. I have watched videos on how to change flats but I have yet to do so myself. This is on the winter "to do" list though! |
| 2011-01-19 10:25 AM in reply to: #3308501 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 10:22 AM Enrique - awesome job on the weight loss!!! So much fun and pretty |
| 2011-01-19 10:42 AM in reply to: #3308699 |
Veteran 240 Angola, IN | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED laurak11 - 2011-01-19 10:21 AM McFuzz - 2011-01-19 10:43 AM IceManScott - 2011-01-19 8:47 AM One thing I noticed when I got started with this is that motivation breeds more motivation. Once you get started a little, just a bit, making it a routine 6 times a week to do something, anything, whether you want to or not, soon it becomes such habit that you don't even think about it. Scott, Thanks for contributing this! Everyone, When I ask you to post about your successes after a week or two weeks, it's to reinforce the positive elements in your lives. It's easy for us to focus on the negatives...the missed workouts...the aches...the slower-than-hoped-pace...Nobody needs help keeping these front and center, and if you want to post these things in your blog, go ahead. People will inspire you and offer suggestions to help. I'm after the successes. The things that you should WANT to share because people around you don't "get it" and you want to tell SOMEBODY. Thanks Mike for reinforcing this... For everyone on here training, tri's and continiuing on a heathy path is a way of life for us. I love talking "shop" but not everyone around me appreciates it (even my husband sometimes ). So it's nice to get to voice what I love doing to others who can appreciate it! Everyone and I mean everyone is going to have a down point during their training. Heck it's week two and I'm getting stressed about the volume and freq of workouts, but at least I have other peeps who know what it's like and I don't feel alone Thanks all!!I guess my two cents is not really necessary here, but I can't help myself... When people find out that I did IMKY last summer the most common response (from non athletes) is how did you do, or even more funny is "Did you win?" And they are usually serious. To most triathletes that is an idiotic question, but other people just don't understand. When I cannot go out fishing on Saturday morning with my buddies because I have 6 hour bike ride that I cannot miss, they don't understand. It is nice once in a while for someone to tell you to keep it up (as opposed to 90% of my friends that would rather ask why you cannot just skip it this time) The possitive responses become more and more valued as the training ramps up moving towards race season. As the training gets more ramped up, and life becomes more busy (especially for some reason, once the weather turns nice outside) that is when you realized just how much the mentor group helps you out. |
| 2011-01-19 10:48 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED So I’ve been sitting here at my desk this morning trying to figure out why my neck/shoulders are so sore and tight. All I did yesterday was an easy TM run and that shouldn’t have caused this feeling. Then I remembered the yoga I did on Monday. Bingo - that’s where it’s from. I love the relaxed, calming feeling I get after I do yoga, but those downward dogs really kill me! Since I’m not really flexible enough, most of my weight gets shifted forward onto my shoulders instead of back in my hips/legs where it should be. I took some Advil and am trying to stretch them out as much as I can here at work. Starbucks – I’m probably one of the few people who have never even been in a Starbucks. I don’t drink coffee and I guess I just don’t get the appeal of paying $6-7 for something I could make at home. Of course there’s also the fact that the budget won’t support that kind of spending every day. I’d rather save it up and use it for race fees Strengths so far –
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. | 2011-01-19 10:53 AM in reply to: #3308710 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED laurak11 - 2011-01-19 10:25 AM IceManScott - 2011-01-19 10:36 AM robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 9:21 AM r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 11:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. My training has been going great. I feel really strong and healthy. Weakness: I need to get out on the road more on my bike. I don't mind running in the rain, but I hate biking in it, which is a problem in Portland in the winter. And here's my little Starbucks gripe: At my neighborhood Starbucks they don't list the 8oz or 12oz sizes on their menu anymore. They still have the cups, but you have to ask. Absolutely not silly - one of my biggest accomplishments last year was learning to change a bike tire. It was a huge mental hurdle and I feel more confident now on longer rides. I decided to learn after a 4 mile trek back to the house after a flat and I couldn't get a hold of any friends to pick me up. Interestingly not a single person stopped to see if I needed help. Just glad I wasn't any farther from home. I meant to comment about this earlier, sorry for the numerous posts. There is absolutely nothing silly about practicing changing a flat. You did it right, too. AT HOME. Lots of people wait to learn until they are riding with someone else in the country who also doesn't know how. I've come across that several times. Always glad to help but jeez, they have more guts than I do heading out into the wilds of Illinois without knowing they can get home. Maybe that isn't guts they've got Remember Chrissie Wellington on the side of the road at Kona because she wasted her one and only CO2 cartridge? Could have cost her the championship were it not for someone tossing her another. Also, Lance Armstrong won the Leadville 100 riding the last 7 miles on a flat for the same reason. Couldn't get it inflated. Practice, by all means, practice. Been out in races and long group rides with a light rain that was just enough to get pebbles to stick to tires. People who didn't know how to clear them off or didn't take the time had lots of practice. Also, ask a mechanic to show you how to adjust your shifters (very simple) and how to get home on an out of tru wheel after a spoke breaks (also easy, though some luck may be involved too.) Just open the brake pads so the wheel won't rub. But it can side line people who don't know how. I think it's all fun! I'm ashamed to say that for most of my long rides I did not carry a spare tube, pump etc.... I did carry my cell phone "in case" I got a flat so the hubby could pick me up. However before my IM I did get a pump for my frame, spare tubes, and tire irons. I have watched videos on how to change flats but I have yet to do so myself. This is on the winter "to do" list though! Same here. I actually do carry a spare tube and the tools, but no pump or CO2 cartridge (Yeah, I know - what good do the tube/tools do if I can't get air in the tire  ). I have yet to attempt actually changing the tire though. I know I need to learn, just feel a little intimidated by it - I'm afraid I'll really mess things up if I try. I think I'm going to go to the LBS some weekend and have them walk me through it. Definitely on my "to do" list also. |
| 2011-01-19 11:03 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED I wanted to thank everyone for all the motivatinional help. The inspires are great, never had them with my last mentor group and didn't know what I was missing out on! It would have been super easy to skip today's run due to the snow and cold, but I still went out and did it. yeah! Quick question (may sound silly) - does anyone stomache get cold when they run in cold weather? I could be burning up everywhere else and my stomache is so cold it feels like pins and needles. My shirt is tucked in so there are no drafts. Any thoughts? |
| 2011-01-19 11:07 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED For those of you daunted by the idea of changing a tire - don't be! It took me several years to work up to not being afraid to try. So I completely get it. It only took one 4 mile hike back home dragging my back to change that. Luckily my hubby is a veteran bike rider and worked with me till I felt comfortable doing it on my own. Once you get the feel for it, it is actually quite easy. Again, it was one of my major accomplishments last year to say that "I CAN CHANGE A BIKE TIRE!" LOL! |
| 2011-01-19 11:30 AM in reply to: #3308816 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 11:03 AM I wanted to thank everyone for all the motivatinional help. The inspires are great, never had them with my last mentor group and didn't know what I was missing out on! It would have been super easy to skip today's run due to the snow and cold, but I still went out and did it. yeah! Congrats! I think the mentor groups that work well are doing exactly what we're doing! Quick question (may sound silly) - does anyone stomache get cold when they run in cold weather? I could be burning up everywhere else and my stomache is so cold it feels like pins and needles. My shirt is tucked in so there are no drafts. Any thoughts? Not silly. Yes, my stomach gets red and cold when I run outside in the winter. I'm not baring my torso, and it doesn't matter whether it's a tight-fitting or loose shirt. I'll use baby oil or lotion after my shower, but otherwise just accept it as part of the lifestyle. |
| 2011-01-19 12:01 PM in reply to: #3307906 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 11:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. Good for you. As others have said, it's an important skill. I'm still struggling with that one. I know what to do, but.... I've found when my tire is old and ready to be replaced I and usually get it back on. With a new tire, forget it. I now carry this Fix a Flat stuff. Never used it yet. Edited by suzimmer 2011-01-19 12:06 PM |
| 2011-01-19 12:10 PM in reply to: #3308492 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 10:21 AM r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 11:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. My training has been going great. I feel really strong and healthy. Weakness: I need to get out on the road more on my bike. I don't mind running in the rain, but I hate biking in it, which is a problem in Portland in the winter. And here's my little Starbucks gripe: At my neighborhood Starbucks they don't list the 8oz or 12oz sizes on their menu anymore. They still have the cups, but you have to ask. Absolutely not silly - one of my biggest accomplishments last year was learning to change a bike tire. It was a huge mental hurdle and I feel more confident now on longer rides. I decided to learn after a 4 mile trek back to the house after a flat and I couldn't get a hold of any friends to pick me up. Interestingly not a single person stopped to see if I needed help. Just glad I wasn't any farther from home. Congrats! That's a big one for me. Need to learn how. Gotta get the tools etc. We can't ride with my team unless we do. Have to have spare tubes and co2 cannisters as well. More shopping. Oy. |
| 2011-01-19 12:15 PM in reply to: #3308758 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED discipleguideservice - 2011-01-19 11:42 AM laurak11 - 2011-01-19 10:21 AM McFuzz - 2011-01-19 10:43 AM IceManScott - 2011-01-19 8:47 AM One thing I noticed when I got started with this is that motivation breeds more motivation. Once you get started a little, just a bit, making it a routine 6 times a week to do something, anything, whether you want to or not, soon it becomes such habit that you don't even think about it. Scott, Thanks for contributing this! Everyone, When I ask you to post about your successes after a week or two weeks, it's to reinforce the positive elements in your lives. It's easy for us to focus on the negatives...the missed workouts...the aches...the slower-than-hoped-pace...Nobody needs help keeping these front and center, and if you want to post these things in your blog, go ahead. People will inspire you and offer suggestions to help. I'm after the successes. The things that you should WANT to share because people around you don't "get it" and you want to tell SOMEBODY. Thanks Mike for reinforcing this... For everyone on here training, tri's and continiuing on a heathy path is a way of life for us. I love talking "shop" but not everyone around me appreciates it (even my husband sometimes ). So it's nice to get to voice what I love doing to others who can appreciate it! Everyone and I mean everyone is going to have a down point during their training. Heck it's week two and I'm getting stressed about the volume and freq of workouts, but at least I have other peeps who know what it's like and I don't feel alone Thanks all!!I guess my two cents is not really necessary here, but I can't help myself... When people find out that I did IMKY last summer the most common response (from non athletes) is how did you do, or even more funny is "Did you win?" And they are usually serious. To most triathletes that is an idiotic question, but other people just don't understand. When I cannot go out fishing on Saturday morning with my buddies because I have 6 hour bike ride that I cannot miss, they don't understand. It is nice once in a while for someone to tell you to keep it up (as opposed to 90% of my friends that would rather ask why you cannot just skip it this time) The possitive responses become more and more valued as the training ramps up moving towards race season. As the training gets more ramped up, and life becomes more busy (especially for some reason, once the weather turns nice outside) that is when you realized just how much the mentor group helps you out. EXACTLY... The people I used to play golf with every weekend don't get it either. 2 years ago I stopped drinking on the course...and started playing better. THAT didn't go over well. Then I stopped playing every weekend...OY. And slowly I've found runners and cyclists in my golf group... the ones who didn't play every weekend etc. They are slowly taking place of the others and it's a MUCH healthier way to live! |
| 2011-01-19 12:18 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Strengths so far: 1)Been sticking with my training routine and marathon training plan. First missed workouts will be this Friday and Sat because I have to attend a conference. 2) Got in the water at the pool with only about 5 minutes of psyching myself up instead of the usual 10 minutes. 3) Realized running in the snow is fun. (Of course we then have a slight thaw and freeze so now it's too icy) Working on: Not eating as many sweets, esp cookies. Because I am wheat free, I bake all my own cookies, breads etc. I did a lot of baking over the holidays and froze a lot of stuff thinking that having the baked goods in the freezer would deter me from eating them. Frozen cookies are good. So much for that strategy. |
| 2011-01-19 12:44 PM in reply to: #3309068 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED suzimmer - 2011-01-19 1:18 PM Strengths so far: 1)Been sticking with my training routine and marathon training plan. First missed workouts will be this Friday and Sat because I have to attend a conference. You are doing great! Yes, frozen cookies are wonderful.2) Got in the water at the pool with only about 5 minutes of psyching myself up instead of the usual 10 minutes. 3) Realized running in the snow is fun. (Of course we then have a slight thaw and freeze so now it's too icy) Working on: Not eating as many sweets, esp cookies. Because I am wheat free, I bake all my own cookies, breads etc. I did a lot of baking over the holidays and froze a lot of stuff thinking that having the baked goods in the freezer would deter me from eating them. Frozen cookies are good. So much for that strategy. |
| 2011-01-19 12:58 PM in reply to: #3308816 |
Veteran 240 Angola, IN | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 11:03 AM I wanted to thank everyone for all the motivatinional help. The inspires are great, never had them with my last mentor group and didn't know what I was missing out on! It would have been super easy to skip today's run due to the snow and cold, but I still went out and did it. yeah! Quick question (may sound silly) - does anyone stomache get cold when they run in cold weather? I could be burning up everywhere else and my stomache is so cold it feels like pins and needles. My shirt is tucked in so there are no drafts. Any thoughts? I don't get cold running, but I do get cold sometimes sitting a treestand deer hunting. I get the disposable hand warmers (walmart sells them in sporting goods dept.) You can get some with sticky tape on one side so they dont move around. I just slide them up under my shirt around my stomache and my kidneys. Makes all the difference in the world on a cold morning. |
| 2011-01-19 3:39 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED OK, I know this is off-topic and I apologize for that but I just had to share this. I just talked to my son on the phone. He is studying architecture at college and was calling to let me know about his books/classes/etc. He also asked that we start saving cardboard boxes. When I asked him why, he said that his architectural history instructor has given them a project for the end of the year where they have to construct a replica of a building (he's had to do several of these so far) and then wear it during class on the last day, like a costume! I'm picturing all these 20 year-olds wearing cardboard buildings walking around campus, lol! I'm sure most won't actually wear them out in public, but I'd love to be there that day. I told him to make sure he takes a picture for me, but he said that ain't happening  . I'll have to talk to his GF and see what she can do for me. |
| 2011-01-19 3:42 PM in reply to: #3309553 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED soccermom15 - 2011-01-19 3:39 PM OK, I know this is off-topic and I apologize for that but I just had to share this. I just talked to my son on the phone. He is studying architecture at college and was calling to let me know about his books/classes/etc. He also asked that we start saving cardboard boxes. When I asked him why, he said that his architectural history instructor has given them a project for the end of the year where they have to construct a replica of a building (he's had to do several of these so far) and then wear it during class on the last day, like a costume! I'm picturing all these 20 year-olds wearing cardboard buildings walking around campus, lol! I'm sure most won't actually wear them out in public, but I'd love to be there that day. I told him to make sure he takes a picture for me, but he said that ain't happening . I'll have to talk to his GF and see what she can do for me. my 7 yr. old son would absolutely dig that. In fact he already does stuff like that just for fun. I can not keep him out of our recycling bin! I must have a future architect or engineer in the making. |
| 2011-01-19 3:44 PM in reply to: #3308816 |
Expert 1007 Missouri | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 11:03 AM I wanted to thank everyone for all the motivatinional help. The inspires are great, never had them with my last mentor group and didn't know what I was missing out on! It would have been super easy to skip today's run due to the snow and cold, but I still went out and did it. yeah! Quick question (may sound silly) - does anyone stomache get cold when they run in cold weather? I could be burning up everywhere else and my stomache is so cold it feels like pins and needles. My shirt is tucked in so there are no drafts. Any thoughts? Congrats on getting out for your run! I've been a bit of a wimp myself when it comes to the cold and have avoided running outside. So I signed up for a 4 mile race on Feb 12 and with the weather the way it is this year, we could have lots of snow and freezing temps that day (although I'm hoping it's not quite that bad ). It's funny though - sometimes running in the cold really bothers me, other times I actually kind of enjoy it. Just depends on the day. |
| 2011-01-19 4:56 PM in reply to: #3307906 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED r3b3cca - 2011-01-18 9:15 PM Great work so far, McFuzzies! Strength: Yesterday I took the back tire off my bike and practiced fixing a flat. I know it sounds silly, but this was a big accomplishment for me. My training has been going great. I feel really strong and healthy. Weakness: I need to get out on the road more on my bike. I don't mind running in the rain, but I hate biking in it, which is a problem in Portland in the winter. And here's my little Starbucks gripe: At my neighborhood Starbucks they don't list the 8oz or 12oz sizes on their menu anymore. They still have the cups, but you have to ask.
They don't list the 8oz or 12oz here either! I still ask for a tall or a grande though :/ Weird!
You know I hated biking in the rain too, so I went out and bought nice rain gear in the REI sale and also a fender! I won't ride on the roads though, just trails. I always feel like I've worked harder when I cycle in the rain. Pain in the arse though having to dry your bike when you get home. lol
The spin class this morning knocked me for six. Holy crap! I actually had to lay down this afternoon! Hoping to go again on Friday however. I think I may have found my mojo, and yet another good day of eating for me. Feeling pretty good right now. |
| 2011-01-19 5:18 PM in reply to: #3309726 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Triathlynne - 2011-01-19 4:56 PM I think I may have found my mojo, and yet another good day of eating for me. Feeling pretty good right now. That's GREAT!! Edited by McFuzz 2011-01-19 5:18 PM |
| 2011-01-19 5:36 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
| CA | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Thanks McFuzz for the PM, I am now starting to kick up the training. Had my first day back in the pool yesterday and could not believe how hard it was to swim. Really have to focus on the swim in between now and my first tri. A question for the group: How do you simulate riding hills when you are on trainer. I have a bike improvement training plan that I intend to start that calls for hill riding. However, due to weather and lack of skill I am primarily going to ride on a trainer. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks |
| 2011-01-19 5:45 PM in reply to: #3308816 |
Veteran 267 Peoria Heights | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED robingray_260 - 2011-01-19 11:03 AM I wanted to thank everyone for all the motivatinional help. The inspires are great, never had them with my last mentor group and didn't know what I was missing out on! It would have been super easy to skip today's run due to the snow and cold, but I still went out and did it. yeah! Quick question (may sound silly) - does anyone stomache get cold when they run in cold weather? I could be burning up everywhere else and my stomache is so cold it feels like pins and needles. My shirt is tucked in so there are no drafts. Any thoughts? I had this happen the first month running outside and figured i just had to suck it up. Switched to a looser jacket and it hasn't happened as badly. The looser jacket is actually lighter weight than the more form fitting one but it seems to help the belly not be cold. |
| 2011-01-19 6:02 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Expert 1146 Chugiak, Alaska | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED It sounds like I just have to HTFU on the cold belly while running. I would think that it would be warmer due to the extra insulation in my mid section  . I wonder if they make a belly gaitor similar to my neck gaitor (just much larger!) the suggestion on hand warmers.. hmmm... |
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