Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 5)

2009-12-21 8:50 AM

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skymedx - 2009-12-21 8:14 AM Heck no!! I agree with you. Heres one for you, last night when we were going to bed I told my husband someday I would do an Ironman, he laughed (remember I just ate the sinful sundae and am trying to fit exercise into our busy lives) and told me if I complete that he would give me a massage for a hour EVERYNIGHT for a full month! Man I can't wait for that to come true!!! He is great really, I would have never got involved in any of this if it hadn't been for him.

Well then, we need to start your IM training immediately.

2009-12-21 9:08 AM

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This being the start of the 2 most unproductive training weeks of the year, what is everyone's plan? I will be on the road for the next week. 3 more days in Syracuse, 2 days in CT, then 2 days RI. I won't be sleeping in my own be until Sunday. I feel like a traveling salesman. I will be running this week and getting back to biking and swimming next week. I need to watch the food intake. I will be around this week.

aquagirl

2009-12-21 9:39 AM

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Hi Josh!

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2009-12-21 10:15 AM

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Dragonflyer - 2009-12-20 10:04 PM Ever have one of those "Work Outs" where everything just fell into place? That's how mine went today and couldn't be happier! ( I hear there's a vote for our leaders name? Have to keep it simple and short so when yelling uncle you're able to say it loud enough to be heard while being out of breath from a killer work-out.) Anyone else still running outside in the cold and snowy conditions-gave it a try today but ended up down in the cellar on the Elip instead. Have to keep up my running as I have 10 days till my Saratoga First Night 5K--1,000 runners so it should be fun. Being held at 5:30pm so it should be a nice cooool race.

Yup, still running in the cold and snow. went out for a nice slow 3 miler with my son yesterday. Only issue I have with the cold is that my new shoes are not waterproof and my toes got really cold. Trying out the "barefoot" thing with minimalist shoes since I'm not quite ready to run in the sleet and snow with nothing on the sole of my feet.

2009-12-21 10:24 AM

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I don't mind the running in the snow thing (with sneakers on of course--just can't go bare foot--yet??) It's those freezing temps that knock me down a few pegs. And as for the two toughest training weeks with the holidays--WILL POWER, gotta have it!! Easy to say, but hard to do.

2009-12-21 10:27 AM

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Hey everyone, I see our "Mentor" has a friend stopping into our group for some friendly hello's. What's the scoop on Aqual Girl?

2009-12-21 10:44 AM

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I paid her to write stuff so it looks like I have other friends She is our friend from the North. I ended up doing a HIM relay this summer as a fill in and Helen was part of the team. She has a lot of energy and a mouth like a truck driver and is very good hearted. She is also doing a mentor group with another good friend of mine, so we may have some outsiders checking in. I can set up a password protected site to keep the "others" out if you would like.

Seren

2009-12-21 12:34 PM

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Since I don't have any holiday plans, other than the family for Xmas day...my schedule won't really change. Except my gym is closed Xmas, so I will have to figure something out as that is my elliptical day. Maybe go for a nice walk at Walden Pond. As far as the diet goes...I am pretty determined. SO other than Xmas day, again nothing should change for me.

2009-12-21 12:41 PM

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No need to protect us from anyone on the site--we all already know who the best group is!! Let them come visit and see how the best operate!

AlanaF

2009-12-21 7:36 PM

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Well, unlike Seren, I will probably be a major slacker the next couple of weeks. I'll take the kids to the YMCA a couple of times and that's probably going to be the extent of it. This is my biggest "vacation" of the year. Then I'll hit it hard with the rest of the New Years crowd.

2009-12-21 8:35 PM

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I know me too! Serenity is making us look bad!

I need her to move here and be my exercise buddy! Boy I would really excel to have her. My kids are out of school until Jan 2. Nothing like being on the treadmill for only 35 minutes and hear multiple times, "his touching me, shes pinching me, MOM, MOM, MOM! and thats only two of them, the other two will join us tomorrow! 4 little voices screaming it. lol I love them, but this time of the year when you can't go outside and play makes it hard. Hope everyone had a great day.

scogz1

2009-12-21 9:14 PM

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No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

2009-12-21 9:43 PM

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scogz1 - 2009-12-21 10:14 PM No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

Just hit the quote button in that post.

2009-12-21 9:48 PM

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Boston Beginner - 2009-12-21 9:43 PM

Just hit the quote button in that post.
I was wondering how you guys did that as well. Thanks

2009-12-22 5:56 AM

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scogz1 - 2009-12-21 10:14 PM No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

Law enforcement always wear their underwear to tight so I am sure nobody will be offended by anything you say (Haha-my eldest son in a NY State Trooper so I already know how much of a SOB you can be) am trying to get him involved with the sport-maybe as team--I have 5 sons so we would be a good kick butt team.

2009-12-22 6:07 AM

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Noticed that it was requested that I add more to my blog-pictures etc so "someone" could make fun of me--now why would anyone want to do that-have tried the picture thing but they keep coming back-To Big?? Have to get a son to help me with that--now back to training. I have had a string of very nice work outs and can feel myself gathering speed. Am quite new to running and suffered quite a bit with calf pain. But after talking with a Tri-coach (did a consult with him for 1.5 hours @ $50-well spent) he suggested a couple of things which I tried and they worked rather well for me. One of the best pieces of advice was to buy "The Stick" I purchased the travel size and use it sometimes 3 times a day on my calfs and they now feel great. Not sure if anyone else has this problems or has already gotten a stick. But I personally recommend one--great Christmas gift to yourself. (see, I can be serious)

Seren

2009-12-22 6:08 AM

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Don't compare yourselves to me...I am just a training freak. I live to train! Also...I don't have kids. Its just me an the hubby. BTW, he's a retired state trooper so don't worry about offending me!

2009-12-22 6:44 AM

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I have one of those but dont use it, so I will start. The picture thing, says the samething to me. Curious, are you married if so, your poor wife with all you men, any female pets?

2009-12-22 7:39 AM

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Dragonflyer - 2009-12-22 6:56 AM

scogz1 - 2009-12-21 10:14 PM No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

Law enforcement always wear their underwear to tight so I am sure nobody will be offended by anything you say (Haha-my eldest son in a NY State Trooper so I already know how much of a SOB you can be) am trying to get him involved with the sport-maybe as team--I have 5 sons so we would be a good kick butt team.

That's good to know. A name and badge number would be more helpful, especially since I will driving the NY State Thruway a lot the next couple of months. Where is he located?

2009-12-22 11:33 AM

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skymedx - 2009-12-22 7:44 AM I have one of those but dont use it, so I will start. The picture thing, says the samething to me. Curious, are you married if so, your poor wife with all you men, any female pets?

Yup, just me and wife now--with a female golden ret. oh and I also have a daughter too. Most of the gang are married or away at college---ps, The Stick is Great

2009-12-22 11:36 AM

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Boston Beginner - 2009-12-22 8:39 AM

Dragonflyer - 2009-12-22 6:56 AM

scogz1 - 2009-12-21 10:14 PM No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

That's good to know. A name and badge number would be more helpful, especially since I will driving the NY State Thruway a lot the next couple of months. Where is he located? Plattsburg, so traveling the Thruway--you on your own, they are a different breed on the interstate.

gobluedds

2009-12-22 11:47 AM

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Subject: RE: Boston Beginner's Mentor Group - CLOSED

scogz1 - 2009-12-21 10:14 PM No worries from me on having fun here. As those in the medical field will know, those of us in Law enforcement are also some of the most cynical SOB's around. So, I'm not offended and appologize in advance when I offend others in the future.
Moving on. I haven't figure out yet how to respond to each others indidvual comments on this blog so I will address a couple things I read.
Michigan (gobluedds) - How do you like running in those minimalist style shoes? I pick some up after reading some articles on them to try it out. My original assessment was they were great but then I got a IT band injury and have been reflecting a bit on them. I have been running for ten+ years and never had a problem with "regular" kicks so I have probably answerd my own ??

I love my new shoes...for the most part. I'm still adjusting to the cold weather in them and fear that soon it will be too cold to run outside in them. My toes tend to get really cold if there is any moisture on the ground. As far as having any pain issues, I did a lot of research before I bought them and talked to a lot of people who already had them. The biggest thing I found was that you can't start out running at your regular pace and distances in them. Everybody told me to start out really slow. I thought I would have an advantage over most people since I am already barefoot most of my day. The only time I wear shoes is at work or when I'm training. It really takes a lot more time than I thought to condition your legs to running barefoot. I felt so good doing 1/2 to 1 mile runs after a week of wearing them I thought no problem to run a 5K race in them. I completed the race no prob, but then the tightness began. Haven't been in so much discomfort since I first got into training a year and a half ago. It was too much too fast. Now I don't have anymore pain in the legs when I run.
I didn't really have a lot of problems with pain with my old shoes either except when I tried to wear the shoe the local running shop owner told me I needed to wear. I just wanted to try to get away from buying new $130 running shoes every 3 months because the cushion was worn out. The five-fingers I wear now were only $70 and should easily last me 6-9 months based on the mileage most people get out of them. (800-1000 miles is what i hear most often)

2009-12-22 11:49 AM

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Ok, back to work. Having a lot of good work outs on the Elip, wind trainer, rowing machine and total gym (have a nice array of equipment in cellar. But swimming is my down fall at this time. I belong to the local YMCA but they are always packed with people so getting in lap time is becoming very difficult. Any type of work outs that I should do in order to benifit myself when I do get some pool time or to stimulate the swim-going to flounder when spring finally arrives and I get back to the lake.

2009-12-23 6:08 AM

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All ready getting the e-mails for the 2010 race season-coming quite fast (sometimes faster than you think) My "Golden Ring" opens reg. on 12/26 Lake George Triathlon-Oly. Sept 18 2010! as another one of us quoted--"Get On Your Bikes And Ride" Woooo Hoooo!!!

2009-12-23 7:42 AM

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Good morning everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day!