Slornow and Wannabefaster's Summer Group-CLOSED (Page 48)

glfprncs

2014-10-07 8:25 PM

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Jason...if you're referring to Ucan, I've found that the sweetener is different in 3 of the flavors. Main reason I chose the orange...has a sweetener that doesn't make me gag.

Interesting turn of events in the Schwertfeger household this week. After my husband's 12 hours in the ER, it appears that at the age of 40, he may finally be realizing that some of his bad habits may need to go. He's cut his cigarette smoking in half (down from 9-10 cigarettes a day to 4 or 5) and asked that I schedule an appointment with a nutritionist.

I'm hoping and praying that if he hears the things I've been saying for the past 4 years from someone he's not married to, he'll buy into it!

2014-10-08 8:02 AM

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Originally posted by glfprncs

Jason...if you're referring to Ucan, I've found that the sweetener is different in 3 of the flavors. Main reason I chose the orange...has a sweetener that doesn't make me gag.

Interesting turn of events in the Schwertfeger household this week. After my husband's 12 hours in the ER, it appears that at the age of 40, he may finally be realizing that some of his bad habits may need to go. He's cut his cigarette smoking in half (down from 9-10 cigarettes a day to 4 or 5) and asked that I schedule an appointment with a nutritionist.

I'm hoping and praying that if he hears the things I've been saying for the past 4 years from someone he's not married to, he'll buy into it!

Great news about your husband getting the message.

I have stopped telling patients to quit smoking. Instead, I tell them that smokers are a doctors best friend....that all of the health maladies that smokers bring upon themselves are how doctors pay for their kids to go to college and for their fancy little sports cars. Most laugh, uncomfortably. Some get mad. I figure that everyone has heard the "quit smoking" lecture. Very few have heard the "smoke more...." discussion. Makes a different impression.

Unfortunately, no amount of smoking, even 3-4 per day, is ok. Keep on him and help him turn the corner to improve his health.

(hope the above wasn't too harsh)

WoodrowCall

2014-10-08 2:52 PM

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Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Summer Group-CLOSED

Jason-Glad you were able to get the UCAN situation worked out! Can't do much without the right nutrition; that's definitely a lesson I've learned the hard way!
Nancy-That's got to be a tough situation to deal with! It's amazing how addictive those things can be, and what it can take to kick them. I'm glad I've never developed the habit. Good luck getting him to quit!

I'm enjoying my post-IM time! I ran a couple days ago, and the legs were definitely still tired! I also rode my bike to and from school today, which felt pretty good. And there will be no training for me this weekend; I'm taking some students from my school hiking in the Smokies for Fall Break. It's going to feel good to be active without the obligation to be "training". Good times! I hate that I'm missing the Kona live broadcast this weekend. I'm calling Carfrae again for the ladies, she's just too fast on the run. As far as the guys go, it seems really wide open. I'm less cure about the men, it seems like a pretty wide open field, maybe Kienle if he can put all three disciplines together. Anyone want to go on record with some picks?

Chunga

2014-10-08 7:52 PM

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Hi guys, thought I would drop in and read through the group goings on. Wow you guys have REALLY rocked some races!! Very impressive stuff.
It is great to see the results of your training showing.
You guys put in some solid tough training!

The weather is really nice right now in Memphis and I am enjoying some cool weather running before cold weather running!

I started streaking.......

up to 38 days right now nothing crazy I do the minimum some days.

Doing my second full on Nov 1. I did one sprint this summer, otherwise I have really been focused on running and cycling. I am supposed to do a century this Sat but with an 80% chance of rain it is looking doubtful.

Nice to see the posts and check in!

Take care,
Mary

2014-10-08 8:06 PM

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Nancy-hope that hubby can kick the habit.

Mary-thanks for checking in. Great to see that you are still crushing it. Awesome job on the running streak.

mtnbikerchk

2014-10-09 10:23 AM

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Jamie I'm going with Rinny too!!
and I'm going with O'Donnell for the men because I want to see USA win!

Mary - nice to see you again!!

my tower of terror RR is up - very exciting stuff - well maybe not but my costume is worth a looksee!
(my cousin made it out of wicking material)

2014-10-09 7:46 PM

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Randee- I'm with you on the picks. Would be great to see ODonnell or Potts have a good race. I'd also like to see Craig Alexander do well. The mens side seems to be a toss up.

2014-10-10 3:42 PM

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I have been checking in almost every day but not a lot to add to the conversation so I have been quiet.

Today I did a 45 mile ride, the longest since my accident. What was interesting was the two guys I rode with. I met Regan on the road a week ago. We have been on a few rides. Then on Monday I met Steve at a community ride cosponsored by Specialized and the City.

What made it unique was the three of us are all totally different.

Regan in his late 40's is 6'1" and 255#. He has put on 35# while taking Prednisone in advance of colon surgery next month. A very strong rider but the weight is killing him on the hill climbs.

Steve is the exact opposite. Age 65, 5'8" and 115#. No that is not a typo. He has the most riding experience, has great stamina and is easily the most technically proficient rider. Great on short hills but not enough power to climb long ones and not enough weight on the downhills to keep up with us big guys.

The route we took and a lot of hills so we were constantly separating and coming back together as the terrain changed. I am learning a few things just having someone else to watch, especially on the hills.

Anyway, a long ride but fun. Now I need a nap!

2014-10-10 4:13 PM

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Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Summer Group-CLOSED

Nine hours in the saddle (on the trainer) in the last five days. Four to five more planned for tomorrow. I am trying to make up for lost time apparently.

For the first time since my surgery I am starting to think that I might be able to hit the start line next month in some semblance of race shape. Still five weeks to mess things up or sharpen my fitness but today I feel good. Of course, tomorrow I might crash and burn. The ups and downs of long course triathlon training........

If any of you are interested, the guy who won the AG overall at IMChattanooga posted a link to his race report on ST. I like to read the race reports of really fast Age Groupers and his blog seems to be well worth the visit. If you go to the ST main forum, it is pretty easy to find. I find it really motivating to read reports like his. (He also has a long post about how he does his training nutrition. It was well worth the read and I might try to replicate some of what he is doing--on the next training cycle).

On other fronts, my wife thinks that IMLouisville in October sounds like a lot of fun. I can't remember, did I post a little while ago about not doing an IM in 2015? I haven't signed up yet but I'm thinking about it. Not sure that my coach is really on board with that plan. If I am in the build for a current IM and still considering signing up for another, perhaps I need some sort of mental health evaluation.....

2014-10-10 6:55 PM

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Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Summer Group-CLOSED

By request, and I should have done this sooner.

Link to thread on ST:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Fo...

some chaff to sift through but usually some fun information.

Link to AG winners blog site:

http://twobordens.blogspot.com/2014/10/iMCHoo-1st-amateur.html

Link to his post on his nutririon "plan":

http://twobordens.blogspot.com/2012/07/bordens-bike-brew-5-hour-bot...

Hope this is useful.

2014-10-10 8:03 PM

in reply to: wannabefaster

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Thanks Jason. For us non-ST users this is much better.

http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/triathlon/kona-ironman-world-championship

2014-10-11 6:40 AM

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In light of the discussion about Kona pedictions I have attached a link with the betting odds. Looks pretty wide open on the men's side. So many things could go wrong for a racer in that race there has to be a bit of luck to make it to the finish line without an issue at some point.

Catwoman

2014-10-11 6:54 AM

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Good Morning! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. We're still waiting for the weather to cool off here. Still in the 90's at our house.

I'm hoping to be off the trainer before the race heats up in Kona today. I'll be live streaming it (as long as that is working) and watching movies today. Right now I'm eating my QT2 breakfast and getting ready for 5:33 on the trainer. We were out late last night at hubby's high school reunion. Hubby made the comment that I actually looked nice for a change. Probably because this was one of the first times in months that he has seen me with my hair dry and wearing a dress and heels.

Edited by Catwoman 2014-10-11 6:58 AM

2014-10-12 9:29 AM

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That was a fun Kona "broadcast." It helped my trainer hours go by faster. Both of the winners had amazing races. Both of them in very different ways. I suspect neither one of them will be able to walk normal for the next week.

I have had my biggest training week in a long time and I still have an hour of swimming and 90 minutes of running left today. No rest for the wicked.

mtnbikerchk

2014-10-12 4:52 PM

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HOLY CRAP WHAT A RUN BY RINNY!!!

2014-10-12 8:09 PM

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Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

HOLY CRAP WHAT A RUN BY RINNY!!!

I often visualize other runners in my mind when I am out on my own runs. My personal visual is almost always Craig Alexander; I try to make my run look like Craig's, at least in my mind. Well tonight on my long run I was visualizing again and I was trying to run as smooth and fluid as Mirinda Carfrae. Have to say that is the first time that I have tried to pattern my run after a woman, but what a woman to try to run like. It is fun to every once in awhile feel like you actually have the stride and turnover and arm swing right to be running like your visual......

2014-10-12 8:10 PM

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Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

HOLY CRAP WHAT A RUN BY RINNY!!!

And yes, 40 seconds per mile faster than the leader for an entire IM run is pretty amazing.

2014-10-13 7:35 AM

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I rode my bike for as many hours last week as I did TOTAL training for the week before. Can you say sore undercarriage?

Feel amazingly good for coming off my biggest volume week for the entire year. Hopefully I can carry this feeling and build fitness for another 3.5-4 weeks before taper.

2014-10-13 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by wannabefaster I rode my bike for as many hours last week as I did TOTAL training for the week before. Can you say sore undercarriage? Feel amazingly good for coming off my biggest volume week for the entire year. Hopefully I can carry this feeling and build fitness for another 3.5-4 weeks before taper.

11.5 hours on the bike for the week! Holy sh#t! I suspect you will be ready for IMAZ. Nice work.

2014-10-13 4:32 PM

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Originally posted by slornow

11.5 hours on the bike for the week! Holy sh#t! I suspect you will be ready for IMAZ. Nice work.

Have to agree. At half that I think I am doing well.

Speaking of cycling, I have a route that I like to do every 3-4 weeks as a make shift time trial. It is just shy of 18.5 miles and only two hills. I generally give it a go after a day or two off just to see how my speed is progressing. Three weeks ago I turned it at 18.7 mph and was happy with that. In the weeks since I have thrown in a few longer rides 35-45 miles along with my regular rides.

So today I hit it hard today after my 45 miler on Friday and came in at 19.5 mph. That is actually the fastest I have turned any ride including my first tri which was a totally flat 12 miles ride at 19.25 mph. Apparently my time in the saddle is paying off.

So I guess that means I am officially all the way back to riding form post accident. The only logical goal now is 20 mph by my birthday in five weeks.

Edited by Stuartap 2014-10-13 4:33 PM

2014-10-13 7:48 PM

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Awesome Stuart! 20 mph will fall shortly!

2014-10-13 7:56 PM

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Stuart. Very cool. No substitute for time in the saddle. You are reaping the results.

In other news, I am going to lose yet another toe nail after yesterday's run. Bummer. Endurance sports sure does result in ugly feet (at least for me).

I had to break down and order another pair of Hokas. My newer pair is from early last season and the upper is starting to separate from the midsole. Bummer. I had heard of this happening but this is the first time I have had an issue with them. I still have my original pair of Hokas that I bought in early 2011 and still use them for some runs. I ordered the new Hoka Clifton from Zappos. I will give them a try on the treadmill before I decide keep them or get a third pair of Bondis instead. With my recent plantar fascia woes the Hokas have been getting a much heavier work load than usual.

I also found a pair of Saucony Kinvara 4s for $42. I think I like the 4 even better than the Kinvara 5 so this is a total bonus for me.

I was good for awhile with my running shoe purchases but the closet was starting to look a little bare. Can't have that.

2014-10-13 9:09 PM

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Jason sorry to hear about the toenail. Is it the shoes, the time in the shoes or ???

I have a horrible time finding a good shoe fit. I have narrow feet that most companies don't make and short arches (my arch actually fits like a size 10 but wear size 12s). I have tried various shoes and insoles but nothing that works so well that I have a go to combo. When I do find something that works I wear the shoes to death. As I start to run more it is a bigger issue.

mtnbikerchk

2014-10-14 9:59 AM

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Subject: RE: Slornow and Wannabefaster's Summer Group-CLOSED

Originally posted by wannabefaster

Stuart. Very cool. No substitute for time in the saddle. You are reaping the results.

In other news, I am going to lose yet another toe nail after yesterday's run. Bummer. Endurance sports sure does result in ugly feet (at least for me).

I had to break down and order another pair of Hokas. My newer pair is from early last season and the upper is starting to separate from the midsole. Bummer. I had heard of this happening but this is the first time I have had an issue with them. I still have my original pair of Hokas that I bought in early 2011 and still use them for some runs. I ordered the new Hoka Clifton from Zappos. I will give them a try on the treadmill before I decide keep them or get a third pair of Bondis instead. With my recent plantar fascia woes the Hokas have been getting a much heavier work load than usual.

I also found a pair of Saucony Kinvara 4s for $42. I think I like the 4 even better than the Kinvara 5 so this is a total bonus for me.

I was good for awhile with my running shoe purchases but the closet was starting to look a little bare. Can't have that.

I bought a pair of cliftons but they are still in the box. I'm afraid the toe box might be too narrow.

#fwp