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Wow...yeah, man, 42 degrees is a bit chilly.  That's sort of all of a sudden too, eh?  I am definitely not complaining.  I'm working second shift and my morning runs have been cloudy and 65 degrees every day.  No humidity at all.  Although...if I wait too long the sun comes out and just fries me.  I've done three good workouts this week.  Today my shin is still a bit sore, so I'm going to skip my run and swim at the pool.  I've got a lot going on and evidently have to move apartment complexes because of some mix-up....good fun.  What else should I expect from the government?

Love that SD weather.  It's been hot/humid up here in the nrotheast until today, so we're about to be in the same boat Dirk.  40 this morning, 30's tonight.  Fall/winter is on the way for sure as some trees are already starting to change color.

Can't wait to see how that marathon plays out Dirk; even with some twists and turns you've kept on track.   I really need to get some lessons on the mental side of things in this endurance world from you.  You seem to have that part nailed.

No word from Jeff, hopefully everything went well.

I've been sidelined as this cold/flu/sinus thing has moved into my chest.  I've tried to get out and run but it's just a disaster the last few days.  I'm gonna wait it out and get after it when I'm healthy.

Perfect timing Ryan - I actually just saw the Lance news and posted on the main site.  You guys should go, DFL at nationals is still nationals.  It would be a once in a lifetime experience to see Lance's debut.  Well, not his debut, but his return.

You definitely should go.  Lance posted on twitter that his goal is to be the first of the men with hairy legs to finish.  :p

Call Garmin dude. they will fix or replace it for cheap.  happened to me before...quick turnaround too.

I think the batter in mine is going downhill very fast.  I might call them to see about replacement from them and turn around versus total replacement.   I am actually concerned that it won't hold out for the marathon coming up.  I got a battery alarm on yesterday's 20 mile run but the watch held out until about 30 minutes after the run ended.

Yeah, it's WAY cheaper.  I think it cost me something like $20 or $30 to get mine fixed a few years ago and it's still working perfect.  My fiance now uses it and I use my POS timex global trainer.  Actually...it's not really a POS.  It just takes a long time to get reception and that's annoying when you're ready to roll and only have 30 minutes to do your run.

Haha, love that quote.  How do we always end up with the leftovers? I have a Polar bike computer and the battery was a bear to replace and get the seal back on correctly.  I don't trust it in the water anymore.

I'm getting super frustrated with this cold.  What's the rub with running with chest stuff going on?  I know the rule is above the neck go for it, below the neck heal.  I'm going on a week now and this thing isn't letting up.  My doc said a million people have been in for the same symptoms, but it's viral and seems to last between 3-4 weeks for most people.  Should I just run a little anyway?  I'm getting really frustrated sitting around gaining weight!

Warren, I say go for the runs if the don't impact the rest of your body.  You should probably take it easy on everything during your runs but otherwise I wouldn't see much harm coming from running.  Also, I don't think I would plan on increasing your distances while struggling with this infection either.

Now that I thought about it, how's everyone doing on the running program that Jeff has you all on?  I am getting really pleased recently that my long miles are almost done.  50 mpw is a pretty good strain on the body but I am adapting the the load.  Last Friday's long run felt really good (for the most part) and it is definitely the best one I have had this season PERIOD.  But I was coming off a rest/recovery week too, so I'll see how the legs feel this Friday.

I also say go for a run if you end up hacking and throwing up because you can't breath then you have you answer. 

I'm jealous Dirk.  My long runs are just starting to ramp up in my 50k training program.  Soon I'll have to drop my Sunday bike ride for a 2nd weekend long run.  That's when things will get interesting.  :p

I meant to ask when you first posted this - what's a 50k training program?

I wondered the same thing.  I was hoping to hear something sooner rather than later.  He's probably just not ready to start trying to use his arm for anything.

If you guys need me to be the Drill Instructor in his absence I can do that.....................Get running you lazy bunch of wimp!  You signed up for this abuse so start pounding the pavement you "wanna be's!"  You'll never make runners at this pace!  I can roll father and faster than you can run!

........How am I doing so far?

Yeah...same here.  I'm sure when he's feeling up to it he will be on here.

Funny that you ask that Dirk.  My running sucks right now.  I'm dealing with a shin splint in my left leg.  Not sure where it came from, but I'm certainly annoyed that it's there right now.  I'm mitigating the pain well and it's not getting any worse, but not really getting any better either.  I have been very careful with it and am not doing anything over 35 or so minutes.  Doesn't look good for my fall half marathon if I can't get my long runs in there!

But either way...congrats on your weekly mileage.  That's awesome, seriously...200 miles a month?!  I'll be lucky to see 200 miles before next season!

Have you been dealing with this before you left for Cali?  If not, are you running on a different surface type?  Increased mileage?  Older shoes?

Yup, before I left.  I got new shoes, but they are a bit different than what I was using before.  I honestly bought them thinking they were the newer model.  That may have been the issue.  I think it's also due to the speedwork I was doing, per my coach's orders.  My issue seemed to be that I can run my 30 second pick-ups at 5:15 pace, but my 5 milers at 9:30 pace.  Not so good for the shins I doubt.

So yeah..I'm only running on dirt paths as much as I can help it right now...helps a bunch.  Using compression and massaging as well.  We'll get there.

Hi folks.  I'm typing with one finger here, so it will be short.

My surgery went fine last week.  today is my first day back to work.  the arm is in a sling for 1 month.  The pain is minor now, while sitting in my sling but the PT movements hurt like crazy  

The procedure took 3 hrs, about twice as long as planned.  the tear was much worse than thought.  i havent talked to the doc yet but saw pics.  looks like it was almost detached from bone.   he used 6 screws to anchor the tendon and did the other planned activities.  he did not need to relocate my bicep!  but i wouldnt know it by the pain in the bicep.

ive had 2 PT sessions so far and they hurt. 

im icing and doing TENS as well as doing passive movements.  by the end of the week i plan to start pedalling a recumbant at the gym.

Dirk, thanks for backing me up with the running group.  Jonathan, we have to get that shin healthy.  Your treatment sounds good, but alter your mileage as necessary.

Thats all for now.  its good to see people training, racing, qualifying for nationals! and talking about it...

This would be a 50k training program.  Try not to cringe too much when you see it. www.sylamore50k.com is the race I'm targeting.

Great to hear everything went well, sorry it was a worse tear.  I guess be glad we live in these times when these things are so reparable.  Are the screws permanent or coming out as the tendon reattaches itself?  Keep on that rehab.

Looks nasty.  The long runs make up an awfully large percentage of the total on most weeks.  Seems out of whack.

Good to hear from you Jeff.  Glad to hear the surgery went well.  There always seems to be a little addition to every procedure.  Don't worry about us. Heal up and stick to the PT.

Keep us updated!

Wow...more power to you buddy!  I wish I had the legs for this sort of thing.  I'm large, too large for this silliness!

This article was posted on the main forum page.  Very interesting and good read.  I'll post it on the running group page as well.

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=23910&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RT-_-Content-Training-_-RunTall