McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 4)

IceManScott - 2010-12-23 10:32 PM Anyone in for Ironman Wisconsin?

srichards428 - 2010-12-24 2:21 AM I'am from Southern Illinois!  I live in Salem....South of Effingham and North of Mt.Vernon.  The land of the cornfields!  Makes bike rides rather interesting observing all the different cows.  lol

sjhodgson - 2010-12-24 9:53 AM So I'm a total begginer....what is IMLP?  : )

GmrGirl - 2010-12-24 10:42 AM

I am thinking my diet is total crap for my new regime.  I'm eating fairly healthy over all but have been reading that I should be adding a bit more protien to my diet especially right after a run. 

I generally am not eating at all after a run, even in the morning.  I did pick up some multi grain bagels and peanut butter to eat after runs but haven't "gotten around" to actually making them after a run.

So question is ... should I be adding more protien to my diet and if so what quick, easy, food based ideas do you have.  ( I won't take supplements or eat liver but open to most anything else)

McFuzz - 2010-12-24 11:19 AM

Ironman Lake Placid. 

Thank you for asking.  I like questions I know the answer to!

maria40nc - 2010-12-23 7:45 PM

Hi Heather.  Your avatar caught my eye.  I did that same race last May in GA and have a similar photo!  They've added a new location here in NC for August next year.

Your post also caught my eye.  Absolutely NOT silly!  As fit as you are running marathons?  The funny thing is that I have done two HIMs and I am apprehensive about doing my first full marathon this spring!  I may need YOU for a mentor! (seriously). 

suzimmer - 2010-12-24 11:33 AM Hi all!
Scott, Ive done IMWI twice. Great race.  Challenging bike, but awesome crowd support.  your first time?
And Mike, and Angi, just thought I'd mention that my older son is a junior at Bradley University.  (Electrical Engineering)

Susie

BigDfromBigD - 2010-12-24 1:21 PM Questions and comments.

McFuzz - Where in central Il?   I go to Salem to visit family several times per year.  Are you nearby?
Triathlynne - Falls City is so close to my last location in Snoqualmie.  Miss it so.  You have the coolest name on BT.

amd723 - 2010-12-24 11:41 AM I generally run in the morning and unless I do a long run (13+ miles), I eat a normal breakfast without worrying about carbs or protein.  Anything over that and I try to drink low fat chocolate milk or skim milk.  It is the perfect post run drink.  It has the perfect (so I'm told) combination of carbs and protein. 

I can't tell from your post if you do not eat breakfast at all or if you just don't eat right after a run.  If it is the former, IMO, you should eat even if it is just a bowl of whole grain cereal or oatmeal.  If it is the latter, I think eating right after (within 30 mins) really depends on how far you run and/or the intensity of the run. 

Ann-Marie

n3dinc - 2010-12-24 1:23 PM Quick question for everyone.  To get started on the bike indoors does it matter if I use a spin class bike or any cardio bike?  Also what type of cadence should I use?  Should I go with interval or just keep a steady pace getting a feel for riding.

McFuzz - 2010-12-24 6:31 AM Smack & Srichards428, I can't get to either of your logs until you add me as a friend. 

soccermom15 - 2010-12-24 8:55 AM
I'm in O'Fallon, MO (about 30 miles west of St Louis).  Are you anywhere near Carlyle Lake?  I did a sprint triathlon there last May.  It was my first OWS.  Great race, I'd love to do it again. 

Well, I had plans to get up this morning and go outside for a run before the snow started.  I've been doing all my runs on a TM but since I only had an easy 3 miles scheduled for today, I figured I'd bundle up and get some fresh air.  Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate - it was already snowing when I woke up.  We're supposed to get 2-4 inches before it stops tonight.  Looks pretty and it'll be nice to have a white Christmas, but I really don't want to take a chance on slipping so it'll be the TM for me again today.  I may head to the gym though instead of running at home.  That way I can maybe try to get swim in too.  I'll have to see what the roads are like.

McFuzz - 2010-12-24 1:34 PM

Cool.  Does he live on campus or off?  I'm less than 2 blocks from campus.  I know a few EE students, but don't think any are Juniors.  I've been an advisor to the Alpha-Phi-Omega chapter on campus for the last 5-6 years. 

You do come visit him at least once a year, right? 

GmrGirl - 2010-12-24 9:42 AM

I am thinking my diet is total crap for my new regime.  I'm eating fairly healthy over all but have been reading that I should be adding a bit more protien to my diet especially right after a run. 

I generally am not eating at all after a run, even in the morning.  I did pick up some multi grain bagels and peanut butter to eat after runs but haven't "gotten around" to actually making them after a run.

So question is ... should I be adding more protien to my diet and if so what quick, easy, food based ideas do you have.  ( I won't take supplements or eat liver but open to most anything else)