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Most definitley!  But that's just because you're so tall, dark and handsome, I don't know that I could control myself.

Umm, was the pic of me running from the swim to bike transition where my balding head was glaring in the sun?

I usually don't have any gassy feelings that have occurred other than random type stuff.  But I have a thought that maybe might help you.  Try doing some back stroke occasionally throughout your swims.  Maybe put one right in the middle.  Do 100 yards or so to possibly allow the air to move around a little differently and maybe you can feel a little more free to belch it out.  Don't worry about what you look like doing the stroke so much and just focus on trying to relieve the air build up.  I have no idea if it will work but it might put your body in a position just different enough to allow some relief.

Sounds like a good idea.  The downtown or the one in Aboite (Jorgensons?) would be the best ones for me.  Seems like it would be kind of middle of the road for both of us. 

bswcpa - 2012-02-10 3:49 PM Sweet, sweet, sweet new play toy, Dirk! Wish I could meet you guys at the race tomorrow but I just can't break away. Good luck to Allison and Dirk! Run fast so you don't freeze your fanny off.

One of these days we'll get you over this way.  On St. Patrick's Day next month I am looking at possibly running another race in Columbia City (halfway in between us)- the Big Green 8K.  It's taking place at Morsche's Park.  I haven't decided for sure if I want to run that one or the Kilt 5K. 

Love this!!

Warren: I agree on your post about working past "tired" - the stress which must be overcome does push the body to adapt to the new stress level - got to be careful - tired vs pain - I've had friends confuse tired and pain. Tired is good-push through.

Dirk: we all will want a user report - give it a few good weeks - but that Garmin bad boy looks way to cool - and the specs read pretty awesome for tri-training.

Thanks for the article.  I just had some time to read it.  I have been doing some calf strengthening stuff occasionally but that is all.  It has been fine all week but, as the guy in the article described, I have only been walking on it or cycling.  I am kind of anxious to race tomorrow to see how it goes. 

The weather doesn't sound good for the race though.  We have a winter weather advisory out until 4AM.  Luckily the race doesn't start until 2PM but it is going to be pretty cold, 24 for a high and no sun to melt the snow.  A PR may not happen.

Okay this run more, mostly slow thing is really working for me. I'm tired a lot, but I seem capable of doing a lot more on race day than I could do before.

A new PR this morning in the 4 mile Frosty Fun Run/Race. 3 weeks ago I did this same course in 34:11 today I did the same course in 31:43. It was a total mind over body thing to finish the last mile at that faster pace. My body was ready to walk, but I pushed it to finish. I even managed to finish 11th of 26 in my age group (40+) and was only 2 seconds behind the 10th place in my age group runner.

Bad - weather this morning was brutal - 16 and wind at 20 - ran anyway. But, I forgot a second wind proof hat, and my hat and gloves were soaked after 10 miles - ran 3 more and enough was enough - my Gatorade bottle was slushy-and gone, but my water bottle had frozen. I know better, but several bad moves caused this run to be stopped at 13, short of the planned 15.

Good - the swimming lesson at Carmel HS went very well. The beginner class had 12 people - but my class had only 2. Meg is one of the boys HS coaches. She teaches Total Immersion - TI. My $90 fee is a bargain, considering a TI class is $250---and I got a ticket worth 20 swims ($100)=deal. Learned: yes - I swim like a bulldozer. Lessons today were aimed at balancing more on the side. I can see where we'll be next week, and I'll practice the base position this week. Looking forward to swimming better. I'll report in 3 weeks, my impression of TI - but first impression is positive.

Joanne,  I'm glad to hear you gutted out that treadmill run.  Those longer one's are the absolute worst.  I can do 7 mile runs on the treadmill but they are mentally outrageous for me.

Vero,  That sounds like a very nice race!  A very solid improvement in such a short time frame.  Very nice!  I met someone today that doesn't subscribe to the theory of "run easy and run a lot" and it sounds like he needs to be taught this principle.  I won't say who this person might be but Allison knows him very, very well.  (Actually in our short conversation, I think he seems to be more interested in maintaining speed than getting faster.)

Paul,  I have had my water bottles freeze up on a lot of runs in the past too.  Luckily when that happens I don't require a lot of water due to the temps being low enough to not allow dehydration as quickly.

The swim instruction sounds like it is going to do some really good things for you in the next few weeks.

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My race report from today is up for your reading pleasure.  As usual it is pretty wordy.  Overall I am okay with my performance but I wasn't as mentally tough as I would like to have been.  The conditions for the running surface weren't the best either but mostly I wasn't as tough as I should have been.

I understand that they need to check every avenue of treatment and it can be discouraging at times. I'm making sure to keep an open mind and I keep up with my PT EVERY DAY! Pain or not.

I've tried many times. While it is very relaxing it never did anything from a pain relief standpoint. I know it works for many, but just never did much for me. Meditation and positive reinforcement on the other hand has helped as far as keeping my mind in the right place. I believe it helps too some degree on a pain level and being able to cope with it.

Well, I got to update my training log today. I LOVE IT!!!! Just put in 10 miles on the bike and a 30 minute walk this morning. I wanted to get out and see where I am on my progress. With 3 days left of these damn steroids, they are helping. I believe I can also contribute 2 days off work, doing absolutely nothing at home, and lots of self reflection and meditation to keep the mind right. Even though I was going freakin nuts doing nothing.

I got my referral for a new Ortho and should be hearing from him by Tues. I just have to keep being positive and hopefully he can help. I've made my mind up that even if nothing more can be done and this is how I have to keep living, I won't let it defeat me! I keep my head up high and know this is just another hurdle and it can only make me more determined and stronger.

Thanks everyone!!!

That run sounds brutal but the swimming lessons sound excellent!

Jo63 - 2012-02-11 2:39 PM Allison and Dirk hope you did great at the race today and that the cold stayed away till you were done. The windchill here again is ridiculous so I opted for my 7mile run on the treadmill. Finally a feeling of accomplishment I made it, usually I give up after 3 miles

7 miles on the treadmill- GREAT JOB!!

Awesome deal getting to do some workouts. You have to friend us if you want us to view your logs and give you some props/inspires.

I hope this new ortho has the answer.  You're staying the course as and you already know, attitude is important in these things. 

Well, yesterday I didn't beat Dirk (lol), but I did succeed in both freezing my fanny off and dropping about 40 seconds off of my 5K time from 3 weeks ago.  I am still quite a bit off of my PR, however I am just happy that I am headed in the right direction.

For anyone who is interested, here is my race report: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=425156

As far as my husband goes, we'll just say that he and I have different goals.  He mostly trains and races occasionally just to appease me and spend time together.  Sometimes I wish that he would realize his potential, but other times I wonder if our young family could handle two seriously committed triathletes.  I am thankful that he is at least supportive of my efforts.  He sacrifices his own race time in order to push the kids in any stroller-friendly race that I can find.  For him, its more about fun and being together than winning the race. 

I was looking at March races, and I came across one in Huntington, IN that is a free 5K and even has a t-shirt.  I imagine that it's not terribly far from you, Dirk, but I don't know how long of a trip it is from Warsaw to Huntington, Brenda.  I am attaching the flier for anyone interested.   

Allison and Dirk - congratulations on a good race and I'm glad you managed to brave the cold. Did you get to play with your new toy during the run Dirk?

Stan - glad to hear you were able to get some biking and walking in. I have my fingers crossed the new ortho has some new ideas.

Matt - Free 5k? I wish that was closer!

Vero - Awesome race man - that's a big increase in PB  in only three weeks!

Paul - That sucks about the water freezing up. It sounds like a pretty brutal day, I don't think you can be blamed for cutting the workout a little short!

Personal note - I managed 9.2 miles on the treadmill today. Our community gym has little TVs on top, so I watched "Modern Marvels: Chocolate" on the history channel. Not the most interesting show, but amusing enough.

I was out with a buddy who's going through a tough time Thursday night, and with my in-laws Friday night, so I missed my long bike this week. I'll find time to fit it in later, but not having a trainer and only having limited light sucks. 

Gotta run!

Great races you two.  Tough conditions and some good times. 

Sounds like a runners high to me Warren.  I haven't had one for a long time either..........I'm jealous!!

For those that read my RR, I checked the official results (thanks Brenda for getting them) to see how close the 2 men that finished close to me were.  The first one was 2 seconds ahead of me and was competing in the 50-54 AG (51).  The one behind me was 2 seconds in back of me and he was in the 55-59 AG (57).  Man those guys are fast!!!  Can I be that fast in ummm?....25 years when I reach their age?

Us old guys are fast.  It depresses me to think I'm about to go up in AG next weekend and the guys in that group are no slower!  Jeez, I though I'd get a break at 50.

And love him or hate him, pretty impressive effort for Lance.  2nd place in that field and a 1:17 is notice that's this is no publicity stunt.