Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Mentor Group-CLOSED (Page 46)

Hey everyone.  Just got done catching up with everything here.  It's been a pretty hectic few weeks for me -- for a while kid stuff hung in the balance, and then once that was sorted out, I got sick (possibly related...).  Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good, now, and hope you all are well.

I've re-assessed my season, and decided that I'm going to focus on some Fall race.  I'm signed up for two spring HIMs, but I will probably not do them.  I could finish a HIM in my sleep at this point, even untrained, and that's just not something I'm interested in doing any more.  If I cannot race up to a reasonable standard, I'd rather just train.  So train it is.  Consistency first, then we'll see.

Jason, I hope all is well with your wife. That sort of experience would scare the crap out of me as well.

My totals this month are minus a few sick days and I let up a bit on swimming a compared to January, but I'm still happy with how I did!

First race of the season is this month! 23 more days!!

Happy friday everyone!

Michael-glad to have you back! Time spent in the presence of doctors and lawyers counts X10! My bet is that after a couple of weeks of consistent trining you will be looking at possible races. Have a good weekend.

Jason we used to give blood regularly when I was swimming in college.  All the sports teams participated.  For me, the recovery was just a few days but for others it was much longer.

My answer is easy and emphatic...give the blood.  That is a great thing to do and saves lives.  The next time a triathlete is in an accident and needs blood, consider that your contribution to the sport.

While I have never needed a blood transfusion I have many family members that have.  For all of them let me say Thank You!

Jason-I have not given blood in several years. Really have not thought much about it. I would not hesitate to do so in the off season or if I had an easy week ahead of me. I'm a month out from my first race of the season so I would not do it right now....too focused on hitting my workouts and being ready.

Good swim workout at lunch 5X100 descending from 1:55 for first set down to 1:30 for the last. Last 5X100 turned into 500 straight as I came in at 1:28-29 on the first 2 100's...so I just swam the remainder straight through.

Pumped to have received a new to me (used) wetsuit today. I have a sleeveless Xterra low end suit I have used for the last 3 seasons. Was looking for a full sleeved suit...specifically the Desoto T1 suits. Guy on Slowtwitch had a 2011 model with bibjohn, longsleeve top and vest. Bought all 3 pieces for $150. Would have been around $500-550 new. Suit is in great shape and seems to fit perfectly. Now I'll have a full sleeved suit for some of these colder early season swims.

Short easy run tonight then long bike tomorrow...likely in the garage as high tomorrow is upper 40's with stiff North wind. Not bad but I want to get done early so garage is the likely result.

Rene-I think you are right...I'm OK with that. How did hubby's surgery go? Ya'll back home?

Jamie/Nate-looks like I will be making periodic trips to the Greenville area beginning in August. I had announced about a month ago that my daughter, Dorothy, had got in Furman. Found out today that she was offered a "Bell Tower Scholarship". We will be able to make the numbers work so it looks like she will be a Paladin next year....whatever that is. Maybe we can meet for a run at some point.  

Randy-Glad to hear your daughter will be going to Furman; I love Greenville, and have only ever heard great things about the university!

I just finished up a local 5k race this morning and did really well! The weather looked awful on the way, rain and sleet, but it cleared up for the race. It was chilly, but no precipitation. I felt good during the run; any run around here involves hills, and I usually do well going up them, but I made it a focus during this race to use the downhills to my advantage, too. 

I smoked it!  My chip time was 22:27, which gave me a 7/65 finish in my AG, and a 58/1685 overall finish. This is really something for me, as I've never been anything like a fast runner, but the work seems to be paying off! Now, it's time for a long trainer ride (2:45) and then put my feet up for awhile

Oh, I'll let Nate say how he did, but I'll give you hint: we left before they did awards, and we should've stayed! 

Good morning everyone! Its good because I finished my long (2:40) bike workout in the garage. Made it all the way through the last Batman/Dark Knight movie. 3X35 min. at about 10-15 watts over what I will shoot for in my HIM next month. Totals for the workout have power for the 2:40 right about what I will want to hit for the race....just glad I'm not slogging through a HM right now. Legs are pretty tired.

Has anyone ever tried any of the compression boots on the market? Normatec, podium legs etc.? I would love to try some out on my sofa right now to see if they would help my legs recover quicker. I would love to try some. They are pricey and if they felt good I'm afraid I would tell myself that I "need" some.

Daughter has a soccer game this afternoon here in town. Long run on tap for me tomorrow.

Randy, I second what Jamie says. Greenville is a great place and I've heard excellent things about Furman as well. Congrats to your daughter and I'm looking forward to meeting you in person!

Jamie, nice job on the 5K, it seems we are both making great strides in our running!

I felt pretty good the whole race and made a point to take it easy on the hills. Quite a few people would pass me when I did that, but once we reached the top of the hill, I'd overtake them again, which made me feel pretty good.

3rd place! I was pretty stunned. I guess most of the super fast guys were in the 10K instead of the 5K so it gave me a chance to podium. Too bad we didn't stick around, that would have been pretty cool.

Just finished my 2:45 trainer ride. I'm logging my time and finishing my recovery shake as I type this. Now for a nice long and warm shower!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Nate & Jamie --  congratulations on the run improvement!

I've got progress to report as well  -- I ventured outside for the first time since New Years Day -- weather finally got nice enough (around here, that means above freezing and sunny      I did my usual route around the block -- 0.5k warm up, 5K run, 0.5k cool down.    I managed to do the 5K run in 28:40 -- still lots of room for improvement, but that beat my previous PR by over a minute.  w00t!

The first 2K were on par with previous runs, but I saw a big improvement in the back half -- my endurance is seeing the benefits of all the wintertime treadmill running...

First tri of the season is 6 weeks out -- can't wait!

Scott

Great race guys.  Setting apretty high bar for the rest of us!

I was going to do a 3 mile run yesterday but it just wasn't happening.  I had a late business lunch so I ate more than I should have and then it was really hot and stuffy at the PTs office.  All I could do was squeeze out 2 miles.

Today I did a ride just under 26 miles in decent time.  I decided one thing I could do to get more run time in would be to go for a short run right after my ride.  So I put the bike up, threw on my running shoes and did one lap down the end of the street and around the small creek path.  It's just under a mile (0.97 to be precise) which I did in 9:27.  

I forgot how long it takes my legs to make the adjustement from riding to running. If I do it a couple of dozen times between now and my next event maybe it will be better.

The weather here is great so I am BBQing tonight.  Everybody enjoy the weekend!

Nate/Jamie-super work at the 5K. Lots of progress. I think you both will see some big gains in your race pace during the tri season. Much respect for then getting on the bike for long rides. Solid day.

Scott-always nice to get outside. Consistency over the Winter makes for a happy Spring!

Stuart-nice work fitting in the run. Last year I would do alot of 1-2 mile runs right after a bike workout. Helps build endurance and allows you to get in a run workout without all of the prep.

Thanks for all the congrats on the race, still feeling pretty happy about it. 

I got my long run with Nate done this morning, and I am ready for some rest! My legs are really tired. I hope everyone's Sunday afternoon is as relaxing as I'm planning on mine being!