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Massage: some say pre-race massage 1-2 days prior to race just to fine-tine everything  and then depending on race intensity 1-2 days, a massage 1-2days post-race.  I also find that after intense training weeks (every 3rd week of a 16-20wk program) my body usually needs one.  Great way to present injuries...especially for the aging ones out there!

Accupuncture: there are very many different practices/theories/types.....so different practioners are different.  But most treatments last 10-30 minuts (with the needles in you) and treatment of a particular ailement can take 1-many office visits.  Does it hurt--no, just a .  And I am extremly sensitive on my achilles and I have it done there no problem.  I've had treament on back, achilles, hip, lower back, foot, shoulder, and that might be it.

Ok- back to work. Lunch is over 

Tri shorts...well I guess they have "padding".  It is really just a bit of chamois cloth down there.  But believe me, it is not really padding

Tami- I hoped you rocked the LT test!  If i had brought my HR monitor to the gym today, my self assigned ladder workout on the treamill could have served as one!  Seriously, I think it will be Valentines day when I do my LT test--2 weeks post Half marathon.

Biggest loser----so I made myself run at the 7.0 (which is an 8:30 pace) for 5 minutes.  It was not soo bad.  Yes, I was looking at the counter, but I probably could have pushed it longer......if I knew it was the end, or near the end, of my workout.  But with another 20 minutes on the dreadmill, I backed off.  

Who else tried the 7.0?  How long did you last?

Thanks for the info on the massage and acupuncture. I will need to use my money wisely and see which help more.

I will be trying the 7.0 run on friday. Tomorrow is only yoga. 

SO DOES THIS MEAN A 7min/mi pace or 7 on the tmill?

Never heard of double layer cold weather socks...please advise. send picture

Let us know how long you can hold the 7.0 for!  Have fun at yoga tomorrow!

Thanks for the tip on the socks. I wonder if they would work for skiing or really everyday on my walk to and from the bus. My feet are currenly still thawing. wind chill is -29.

Nice work on the run! That is WAY too cold for me. How long were you out? I was just cold after like 10 minutes, especially my feet.

Ladies- I feel like crap today.  I did not sleep well and it is frickin freezing here today!  I feel like I may come down with a full blown cold.  I am going to try to flush it out today. 

I am also undecided about my workout today.  I deviated from the plan, and did the tempo/ladder run yesterday for 45 minutes.  Should I do a long slow 1 hour today (followed by 2 hour on Saturday as my last long run before I taper for the half marathon on Feb 2), or should I just do a 30 minute run and maybe a 30 minute bike today? 

Maybe I wait to see what the treadmill feels like. 

Maybe I don't taper for the half marathon given that I am not "racing " it .

Hey ladies!

Lynn--I just got over a nasty  cold-- i tried to stick to my workouts but it ended up being worse for my body i think.  Considering that you don't feel good, i'd go with a less intense workout (easy 30 run easy 30 bike) and skip the 1 hour run especially if you are running  long saturday anyway (hopefully you'll be feeling better too!).

Question: since we were on the topic of socks, anyone have opinions or tried the 'double layer' socks for preventing blistering (saw it mentioned above)?  thought about getting some to try out...i have horrid blisters after runs of longer than 12 miles....

Blisters are my feet!  I was trying to find the picture of my toe after the marathon to post, lucky for you all, I could not!  I have tried shoes, socks, body glide, gels, toe caps, etc....nothing really works.  (toe caps help top of toes, but not the side of big toes).  My sports med doctor showed me how my big toe on both feet lean to far inwards,  He said a lot of stretches on the resistance band and I might be able to reverse it.  But basically, I just need to suck it up and deal with the blisters.....you do not want to see my feet during tri season!

I tried thick, thin, double-layer, even no socks.  Nothing works (well actually, if I run less than 6 miles...with socks I get blisters, without socks no blisters).

I know that does not help you, but just thought if you still get blisters after trying tons of socks...you are not the only one out there

Thanks....I think it is just the really cold weather (below 20 windchill), bad night sleep, and pms.  I was mentally challenged, but got 30 mins in on the dreadmill.  Now, I am off to an open house for a triathlon training group that just opened a fitness center.  Perhaps I will sign up for their swimming lessons.....

Report in...how did your workouts go?

Wow Lynn--I don't feel so bad now after hearing your blister story!! I've had the black toenails, but never blisters until last year.  Perhaps I'll get a pair of Wright socks and just seeing how they are for me--everyone is different i guess right?   Hope you are feeling a bit better too

Thanks for the info guys and happy friday everyone!

Morning all! Another day in the Artic. I have resorted to wearing my ski pants to work. If they have to cancel school because its too cold, I can look like a fool and wear my ski pants to work.

So far I haven't had problems with blisters. I did the Breast Cancer 3-day a little over a year ago (60 miles in 3-days, walking) and didn't have any problems so I'm staying optimistic. I have been getting calluses on the outside of big toes that hurt. Anyone have issues with calluses? What do you do for them?

I'm pumping myself up for my 7.0 MPH run today. I'm hoping to make several 1 minute intervals.

Way to go peanut!  Let us know how many 7mph intervals you do!  I bought a Ped-a-Egg last year and it helps tremendously with the calausses.  Although I almost wonder if I am better off just letting some level of calus to stay.

Burr--I thought it was suppose to be warmer today! NOT! I just threw on my silk long-underwear and another layer.  Burr Burr Burr.

Do I really have to go to work?

So I just had a 30 min run for today. I ran the whole thing at a higher speed than usual and 7 non-consecutive minutes at 7.0. It felt pretty good!

I hope everyone had a good day of training, or a good day off! Time to hit the pool tomorrow. Haven't been there in 6 months...

Hi everyone!  Hope you all had a wonderful day.  Today is my day off, too.  I'm also taking tomorrow off in preparation for my half marathon on Sunday (Rock and Roll Phoenix).  I leave early tomorrow for Phoenix and fly back Monday.

You all have a wonderful weekend.  I'll try to send some warm weather vibes your way--it's a pleasant 68 degrees here today, which is about 15-20 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year!