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Bobby - Very nice work in the pool.  I keep looking at that egg and coconut oil.  I need to try that it sounds awesome.

I have a knee pain related question.  I haven't ran since last Saturday but my knee is killing me! If I touch the area it is fine but if I tap at the area or try to do a jumping type movement it hurts.  My schedule starts back up tomorrow and it's a run day.  Is it a bad idea if I go at it slow and see if it works itself out?  It kind of feels like when I started running again but would be gone by my next run.  I would say kind of like a tennis elbow and after ice I was fine.  

I said the nausea was gone then back then gone...well it appears to be only late in the day now so I need to get my workout and meals in before sundown.  I am guessing this means it is almost gone for good.

So, I got bored this afternoon, so I decided to play with my new trainer and Trainerroad.

I should have done this months ago.  Also, the 20min lactic threshold test is no fun.  I think my quads are going on strike tomorrow.

This afternoon while riding the drainer - I typed a marathon email that got erased before I had a chance to post it.  Let's see how much I remember.

Jared and Justin - I love the fact that you are rededicating yourselves to meeting the 30/31 challenge.  That is hard core and your drive and dedication is awesome.  Just be careful not to push it too hard in order to reach your goal or else you might start off February on the injured reserve list.  Feel free to count things like yoga or an extra long stretching session as one of your workouts.

Cynthia - Way to show those young guys a thing or two.  I bet they called you Ma'am for the rest of the day..

Here's a cool story... A few days ago, I posted on one of the forums that I was having trouble with my prostate.  On Wednesday - a guy on BT sent me a note offering to sell his Adamo road saddle, which was the same one that my doctor suggested.  I liked the saddle but was worried about sending $90 to a guy I didn't know (and a Pittsburg Steelers fan to boot!).  So I sent him an email asking how we would make the exchange and get this: He offered to send me the saddle and let me try it out for a month.  If I didn't like it - I could send it back free of charge or I could keep it and send him a check.  How cool is that?

Finally - I'm proud to say I lost 3 pounds last week - leaving me with 10 pounds to go until I reach my ultimate goal of 165.  I'm psyched.  With that said, I know there are a lot of you trying to lose some weight this year.  So my question is - how can I support  and help you achieve your goals? BT and its members have been and continue to be a huge part of my success so far, and I've got a debt I want to repay.  So let me know how I can help.

That is all great! I know I will be looking for calming advice in about 2 months! I also have a HM in one month that I am not really worried about as my plan is to train through it, including a 56 mile bike the day before. Yikes. Well, that is at least what my training plan calls for so it seemed like a good idea. I am pretty good about going slow and pacing myself. One of my best attributes. Slow and easy wins the race.......well not exactly but it gets me across the finish with a smile on my face.....well maybe not a smile...you get the picture

I have 100% felt your pain!!!!!

These workouts and FTP tests are not fun. I think it gets easier. I have gotten more comfortable and I use the workout selection guide on the website to get my workouts. I am actually surprised how "bad" I am at some of these giving I thought I was killing my spin classes. I found in my last workout that I needed to decrease the intensity (bottom left arrows) to decrease the power level to shoot for.

If it does not kill us it will make us stronger. And I love watching Netflix at the same time.

Hey Bobby have you checked your head position while swimming?  Your legs should not sink no matter how fast you are going...trust me i am really slow but my legs do not sink when my position is correct.  I will find the link but if you are familiar with Total Immersion swimming there are drills for head placement.  Basically, practice relaxing and make sure you are looking at the bottom of the pool. Here is one link:http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/08/13/total-immersion-how-i-learned-to-swim-effortlessly-in-10-days-and-you-can-too/ 

I would be careful with your knee and would not run if swollen, red or painful moving it through range of motions. I would suggest swim or walk. It should be slowly getting better if it is the result of your race. 

I used to use high dose advil or Naproxen all the time. Now I don't but this sounds like a few days of anti-inflamatory meds make sense. I am also a big believer in good Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) and sticking to a very rigid anti-inflamatory diet when an injury like this happens (no processed foods including sugar). I think it makes a big difference.

Thanks for the constant support DQ, you have already helped me lots, I am a little stalled out on the weight loss but I am not going back up on my normal yo-yo. I feel like it is time to incorporate some calorie counting along with the mainly paleo diet. Feb 1st I am planning on going back on the good stuff (BEER) but I want to earn my suds by burning more calories in a workout for every beverage I consume. 

I am still hoping to come close to completing the challenge, without over doing it and getting injured again. I even finally yoga'd (is that the verb? )  today! and it felt glorious!!!

Super cool story about the bike saddle! that goes to show the community spirit not only on BT, but really the goodness in people. It is hard sometimes to see out there, with all the bad news coming in, but I truly believe that there is still a lot of good people out there.

This week

4 out of 5 workouts

I ate better - lost 2 lbs

did not make it under 230 but closer

I need to stretch more. On my running days I have to do some yoga or the P90x stretching after.

Most of the time i am saying, "What is wrong with people?" but I love the stories of the good of the human spirit! Thanks for sharing.  

So I just watched a documentary called Fork Over Knife that explained the studies done in China and the difference a plant based diet has made in the lives  of people.  So I am rethinking my food choices.  I already eat better than I ever had but I guess I saw this documentary at the right time.  I raise sheep so I will never be a vegetarian and I have increased veggies on my plate but there is so much more I can do.  I like my egg white breakfast and like Erkle, (google it), I like cheese!  So Justin, tell me about you new diet.

After I eat my single serving of ice cream.

A friend posted this on Facebook and I liked it so thought I would share it here.  

Ian - Kudos to you for the good week.  You will be in the 220's before you know it.

Stretching is a necessity for me.  Each month, I spend about 10+ hours just stretching.  I can't afford not to do it - otherwise, I'm just an injury waiting to happen.  Here is a stretching routine that I like (you'll see why) and it will give you some good ideas on what to add to a stretching routine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCg2UDQQPLI

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Y'all (as our transplanted Canadian in Texas might say) are doing awesome.  You are working out consistently, overcoming sickness and injuries, and some of you have even begun to taste the fruits of your labors - YEA ALEX!  Keep it up!

As we head into our third month of working together, let's rededicate ourselves to supporting each other. If at all possible, try to check in daily, and make it a goal to post one note to the forum answering a question or to cheer someone on each day.  Also try to write an inspire for one person who deserves some props or who needs a little help to make it through a tough patch.  Finally - post one thing about yourself each day - a workout you're proud of, a question you have, or help that you need.  Let's all work together to help everyone succeed.

Time to post those weekly goals.  Be sure to start by creating goals for the month first.  Then use your weekly goals to get you there.  Set goals that challenge you but that you know you can achieve.  You don't want to be the one drinking the warm coors light!  

Good luck this week!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Y'all (as our transplanted Canadian in Texas might say) are doing awesome.  You are working out consistently, overcoming sickness and injuries, and some of you have even begun to taste the fruits of your labors - YEA ALEX!  Keep it up!

As we head into our third month of working together, let's rededicate ourselves to supporting each other. If at all possible, try to check in daily, and make it a goal to post one note to the forum answering a question or to cheer someone on each day.  Also try to write an inspire for one person who deserves some props or who needs a little help to make it through a tough patch.  Finally - post one thing about yourself each day - a workout you're proud of, a question you have, or help that you need.  Let's all work together to help everyone succeed.

Time to post those weekly goals.  Be sure to start by creating goals for the month first.  Then use your weekly goals to get you there.  Set goals that challenge you but that you know you can achieve.  You don't want to be the one drinking the warm coors light!  

Good luck this week!

Here is a picture from the run last evening, with my trusty running partner....some added motivation for you folks down south who maybe sometimes dont want to head out the door, it could be worse you could be running in snow and -20C temperatures!

It was a great run though

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agreed what a story to start the week off with. its one of those pay it forward moments