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I got back in the pool yesterday and this morning and did a little strength training.  My broken toe is healing quick.  I can finally put a shoe on.  I'm going to spin maybe tonight if the foot feels up to it, then back in the pool tomorrow.  Hopefully next week my foot will good enough to get in some serious bike miles.  We'll see.  I thought maybe I was going to be non running for at least 4-6 weeks, but I think maybe a bit sooner.

Everyone be safe and have fun out there!

Wishing you a quick recovery and positive vibes headed your way on a super fast recovery!!!  you will feel 10x better when you roll out of the rack tomorrow!  

14????  Thought I was an animal when I ran the other morning at it was 28.  You are awesome!!!   Regarding your other question....choc milk for sure.  preferably a smoothie with peanut butter, protein, and chocolate after a 2000+ calorie burning run! 

Sounds like fun....as a reminder, I have only been running.  Just got a bike two weeks ago....had not done any swimming (laps) in a very long time (since I was a kid!!).  Ran 21 Miles yesterday...a record for me......managed to get 1,000 done in the pool this morning (boy do I have work to do.....that is an entirely different kind of exhaustion, I think I need to learn to breath better while swimming.  I felt like I could not take in enough oxygen to keep up with what my body was using in the short moment you have to take in a breath.  Any advice?)

Came home from swimming and cranked out a little over an hour on the bike trainer.  Between yesterday and today I feel like I can have a few beers while I watch the Olympic Marathon Trials and then some football.  

Hope everyone has a great Saturday!

EDIT:  Why do people wear compression sleeves on the run.  Noticed a few during the Olympic Marathon Trials.     And....is there a way to bookmark a thread (specifically this one) so I can get to it without searching?  

I went for a 7 mile run today, ran about 11 minute miles. At this point that's good pace for me without any walking or getting tired. My running goal is to be able to finish the Kirkland Half Marathon under 2hrs 30min in May. Having a goal gets me out running. Putting my goal out there for all to see makes me committed to follow through.

Plans for coming week. run 20 miles, bike 1.5 hours - will bepend on road conditions, no swimming due to Bursitise in right shoulder.

I was a bit skeptical of slowing down, but have been amazed at how much faster I have gotten.  The biggest benefit comes from being injury free and able to keep on training.  I have been going by no more than 10% increase each week, making sure to take every 4th week or so at a reduced volume to recover.

Week 1 - 10 miles

Week 2 - 11 miles

Week 3 - 12 miles

Week 4 - 10 miles

Week 5 - 13 miles... 

Just take a good assessment of what your body can handle right now and begin from there.

Quick question, I am looking at getting a GPS-heart rate monitor and I am stuck.  I have done so much research that I think it has just made me more confused.  I have it down to the the Garmin 305 or the Timex Global.  Has anyone had any luck with either of these and which one would you consider. 

thanks looking forward to training

I have had 3 Running watches.GPS/HRM.  Garmin was the most reliable for me.  I was looking at the 305 and then saw the newer 910.  I am going with the 910.  My buddy who has done two IMs has the 305 and said it is great.  He doesn't where it in open water swims because he doesnt trust the quick release mechanism.   

thanks, smoothing for everything was at 1 so i set it up to 3. ive been getting a very solid feel for this power meter though im still learning this contraption. i will at the end of the week be going through my first power test.

Hey Brikierunner...  I was up to the birkie trail this weekend (actually, my FIRST time on skis this winter as there's no snow in Eau Claire...)  and I was reminded of how much room for improvement I have... I just started skiing last year and am wondering if you know of anyone who gives lessons on technique... It would be awesome to know someone in Eau Claire, or in the cities...or where ever - I jsut need help!  Especially technique in climbing - I feel pretty good on the flats but alas, the Birkie AIN'T FLAT!!

I've got a Garmin 405 which I love. If I had to buy something today, it would be the 910xt, I guess.

Got out there for a 3.1 mile run, just to simulate a 5k for fun. It was faster than most of my short training runs, since I usually run with a running partner. Not that she slows me down, but we tend to get talking and I don't push myself enough.

Just so I don't get lazy, I signed up for a running clinic that will start this Wednesday. It is for the weeks leading up to the Cooper River Bridge Run, and we mostly work on intervals and hills. I did this clinic last year and it was really great for me.

I also stopped by my local tri store to get a new pair of goggles because my old ones were leaving me with big indentations around my eyes for hours after the swim.

I am jealous of you skiers out there! Have fun!

I have the Nike Global with HR and I like it but sometimes it takes quite a while to lock onto a satellite. Maybe this is a problem with all of them, I don't know this is the only one I've had. I think the Garmin is easier to interface and download into your training log too!