QuincyF and Oriolepwr's Magical Mys-tri Tour for Newbies Has Begun (CLOSED) (Page 43)

I have finally figured out that my "gluts" are the point that is giving me the most discomfort.  I learned a new stretch for it.

Does anyone have any suggestions, comments, etc?

Thanks,  Tom

trei - 2012-03-29 6:40 PM The sign up to volunteer for IMOO starts Monday.  I think I'm going to volunteer just in case I get bit by this triathlon thing and really want to do something crazy next year.

Volunteering  can be a really rewarding time.   I really enjoyed it.   My DW and kids also volunteered and they thought it was great too.      

Since you already have "the show" on your mind,  I have to think that Racine is going to lock  you into doing it.    

We may volunteer  this year there as well.

I suck at stretching.  not sure that little revelation helps, but its true.  

I'm sick as well.   Funny I thought I was immune to being sick  ha!   Sore throat, head cold.     I agree this has been a crazy year for people getting sick.   Very unusual I think.

We will be touring the great metropolis that is Gurnee for spring break.   Actually spring break  is over.  The girls back in school tomorrow. 

Hey everyone, haven't been around for a while and haven't trained much either so haven't had a lot to offer. That is until now. In the spirit of the Easter season and all the HB eggs in our future. see below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-u7sog6oM8&feature=related

So, to put a Tri theme on this, the time savings gained from this can now be used for training

Thanks Yvonne,

These look a little different than what I have so far.  I will try them later.

Tom

Hey peeps, I know we just got archived by the powers that be.     I'm hoping y'all will stick around and we can keep this thing together through the rest of the year.    

One interesting development for me.    A few years ago, was having some knee issues.   I had heard that Glucosamine/Chondroitin  was helpful for some people.   As a runner, I thought, "dang  my knees/joints need all the help they can get"   I started taking it religiously twice a day.   After some time with physical therapy etc,  the pain went away.    All the while I was taking the Glucosamine/Chondroitin    I could not attribute the improvement to it as there are many factors.      Research goes both ways with this stuff as quackery and major relief.    Who knows??    I sure didn't but thought   "hmmm  can't hurt??"  

Anyhow  3 years later   I had been taking the stuff every day.      Well not long after my "run every day" streak ended,  We ran out and i did not get anymore.  Why?  don't know  kept forgetting to get more.   So didnt have any for 3 weeks.    Ya know my foot/toe joint pain has curbed my running and made me feel like I may not be able to run blah blah whine, whine,  woe is me.   Anyhow.....    I went to Costco  and finall got more Glucosamine/Chondroitin.   After a few days of taking it,  guess what???   the pain is MUCH better!  seriously improved.   The only thing different is that I started taking the stuff again.      I will tell you what,   I still do not know, and I am no research scientist,  BUT   in my humble opinion.    THIS STUFF WORKS!!!!

Oh yeah I should add that the makers of Glucosamine/Chondroitin as well as Costco do not endorse me or sponsor me in ANY way.   But I am STILL totally for sale.   send me an e-mail  or call my agent.   Oh that's right I don;t have an agent either.    c'mon you know you can get ahold of me if you really want to.  

You know I now need to try that!

Way to Go! Great time and 96 out of 600 is fantastic!!  

I'm no scientist either (understatment of the year, the science fair for my third grader intimidates me, but I digress) but this is PROOF ENOUGH FOR ME   I've got some sitting in my cabinet, along with other lonely supplements, I have to keep reminding myself that just BUYING them is not enough, I actually have to TAKE THEM!! 

Glad you're feeling better!

Signed up to be a "bike catcher" per Quincy's recommendation at Monona Terrace  12:30-5:30.  Also signed up to run the southshore half marathon this weekend in Milwaukee.  I thought since I was going to hometown for Easter might as well work off the ham.  Rode the bike 3 hours 20 minutes this past weekend (cadence 90ish) - Thanks for the push, Dave.

You're getting the bug now! I've also started looking for races wherever I'm going to be travelling

That's a long ride you had, way to go! I'm still trying to fall in love with biking, so far, not so much...

Ok, I am a scientist, BS & MS  in chemistry.  Glucosamine/chondroitin do work for me. Yes my knees hurt when I stop taking it.  I also am sporadic in taking it even though I know better.  I take it with V-8 so it doesn't upset my stomach.  And if nothing else, the placebo pyschology of it all helps too.

Run Long and Perspire!

Yvonne, maybe what you need is a big cushy seat for your bike.  Years ago I used a spenco gel pad for my seat until I got used to a lot of riding.  DO THEY STILL MAKE THEM? 

YES, I hope we keep our group together since we've been relegated to archives!

Well, I actually DO neet a new seat  But I just find biking boring....I really need to find a group ride or something so it's more interactive...plus I'm a chicken about riding on roads so I ride on trails, but most of them around here are flat and I really need to ride some hills, which would mean roads.  I know, HTFU right?!?

Well, I actually DO neet a new seat  But I just find biking boring....I really need to find a group ride or something so it's more interactive...plus I'm a chicken about riding on roads so I ride on trails, but most of them around here are flat and I really need to ride some hills, which would mean roads.  I know, HTFU right?!?

Well we can keep the archived group going.   OR OR  y'all are welcome to join the new tour once it gets out of the mentor staging area.    So please feel free to join the Mys-tri tour group "The sequel"    We know that its really helpful to get to know others and experience other groups too.    But if you want some more of the tour,  you are IN!

Honestly the archiving thing took me by surprise though I should have known it was coming.     I have really enjoyed getting to know you guys and watch your growth.    I'll continue to pay attention and root for ya 

I know the road can be a bit scary to ride on.  trails are fun but I love being on the road on a bike.   I do know I'm lucky living on the edge of civilization in northern IL  so I can find good roads to ride on without heavy traffic.   But its mostly sheer joy on the roads and all the places you can go.  

One of my fav things to do is plot a GPS coordinate on my Garmin 405  and just use the arrow on the watch and distance from the pin.   Then I "get" to take whatever roads I see and know as long as its not a dead end,  I'm making some sort of progress to my destination.    Lots of fun.   anyhow  I do encourage you guys to take to the road.    Hopefully its "the road less traveled by"

Pretty awesome to have the fitness to just "drop in" on a half mary whenever you feel like it.  Isnt it?      Good luck/Enjoy!

Was this ride on the trainer???   If so you are THE MAN!   heck of a nice ride even if it wasn't on the trainer.      

I'll re-inlist!  Waiting for it to be posted.

IT'S BASEBALL SEASON - HOPE YOUR O's LOOK BETTER THAN MY METS.

Yeah it is pretty cool to be able to run that distance on short notice.

I did bike that on the trainer, but on Saturday and Sunday combined not on just one day.  Got through the last part of Inception and Little Fockers. 

I'll head over to the new group.  Thanks for your help thus far...feeling more confident, but we will see if that is the case come my first triathlon in June.