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 2012-01-16 3:57 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Expert  1255    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  Subject: Running Socks QuestionMy running socks or shoes are giving me blisters on the insides of the arches. I have 3 pair of shoes which I alternate. I used to run in cotton socks and NEVER had a problem. Now I have these thin fancy "running" socks, merino wool, asics, etc. My feet get hot spots, I get blisters, etc. I don't use extra insoles and have not really had a problem. My shoes all have less than 300 miles on them. I have tried using vaseline. Thinking of trying the toe socks and maybe going back to my cotton socks. Any other recommendations?
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| 2012-01-16 4:05 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Expert 1480 Somewhere in the Swamps of Philly | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED 7 miles at MAF in some cold winds. Felt good after a long ride. Hey Jackie: Love these socks a lot more than the toe socks - never a blister: http://www.wrightsock.com/coolmesh2.php - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" - Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" - Joe P 15 days 18:06'40" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40" ______________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Chris 15 days 21:49:23 - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Jen 15 days 18:26'16" - Scott 15 days 17:32'52" - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Barry 15 days 14:28'07" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 11 days 10:15'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" - Todd 4 days 2:21'30" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 |
| 2012-01-16 4:11 PM in reply to: #3993504 |
| Subject: RE: Running Socks Question i love my Zoot shoes that i can wear without socks and now i wear bike shoes without socks. if i do start to get blister, i will wear corn pads or mole skin adhesive. if it is cold, i have shoe cover for bike shoes. after a year of not wearing socks, i would have a hard time going back to socks. it is great to not have to worry about socks when you are racing. |
| 2012-01-16 4:57 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
| New user 18 Dallas - Fort Worth | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" - Todd 6 days 3:46'58" -------------------------------- |
| 2012-01-16 5:08 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Question for the group: I'm doing a winter cycling plan that has periodic testing to capture gains in power and to match training to current fitness levels. Tomorrow is a the second test (1st test was 4 weeks ago to set a baseline). My legs are still fatigued from the weekend's training and skating today didn't help. Also, feel like I'm fighting a bit of a cold. I'm thinking of pushing the test forward one week and modifying this weeks training to recover a bit for a couple days and then add back some intensity prior to testing next Tuesday. Alternatively, I could go ahead with the test and see where I am. I'm guessing the smart thing is to push the test forward a week and let my body recover? Just want some positive affirmation or someone to say HTFU. |
| 2012-01-16 5:16 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Extreme Veteran 576 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED oe P 15 days 18:06'40" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40" ______________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Chris 15 days 21:49:23 - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Jen 15 days 18:26'16" - Scott 15 days 17:32'52" - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Barry 15 days 14:28'07" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 12 days 11:20'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Todd 6 days 3:46'58" -------------------------------- - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 |
| 2012-01-16 5:36 PM in reply to: #3993641 |
Expert 1480 Somewhere in the Swamps of Philly | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED dangremond - 2012-01-16 6:08 PM Question for the group: I'm doing a winter cycling plan that has periodic testing to capture gains in power and to match training to current fitness levels. Tomorrow is a the second test (1st test was 4 weeks ago to set a baseline). My legs are still fatigued from the weekend's training and skating today didn't help. Also, feel like I'm fighting a bit of a cold. I'm thinking of pushing the test forward one week and modifying this weeks training to recover a bit for a couple days and then add back some intensity prior to testing next Tuesday. Alternatively, I could go ahead with the test and see where I am. I'm guessing the smart thing is to push the test forward a week and let my body recover? Just want some positive affirmation or someone to say HTFU. Mitch: I'm usually a HTFU proponent, but with a long bike Saturday and a 16 mile run on Sunday, I see little opportunity for gain by doing another test in your current state. If you do the test and get lackluster results, then what? You will blame it on being tired. If the test goes well, then you have a good result, but you run the risk of further illness. It may turn out that the cold is just a passing thing, at which point do the test later. Seems like a risk a reward analysis. Be smart and trust your body. Edited by JoePetto 2012-01-16 5:38 PM |
| 2012-01-16 6:18 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Veteran 452 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Like Scott said this morning, we did a "recharge' ride on the trainer this morning. I wasn't as excited to see my results as he was though. I was frustrated to see the increase in HR and the slower or even speed on the exact workout. However, I compared it to when I did it in November and the HR was 1 bpm higher and speed was faster. After I let the frustration pass I reminded myself that this is the first time I have ever worked like this and since my son's concussion, my workouts have been random at best. I know I will see the results soon. Sold my old bike so now I am ordering the ISM Adamo Racing saddle. I can't wait!!! Ernesto- You mentioned the power meter to Scott. We were wondering what you and/or everyone on here uses? That might be our next bike investment. - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" (I like this early posting gig _____________________ |
)| 2012-01-16 6:26 PM in reply to: #3993753 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED jenputnam - 2012-01-16 7:18 PM Ernesto- You mentioned the power meter to Scott. We were wondering what you and/or everyone on here uses? That might be our next bike investment. After a wetsuit my next major investment will be a power meter. Right now I have a Kurt Kinetic trainer that has a defined power curve and train by power indoors. Once my new watch arrives I will be able to use Sport Tracks and a plug-in to do in depth power analysis of rides. Might eventually get a new trainer with more functionality. But, would love a power meter for outdoor rides and races, especially if I ramp up into HIMs and IMs. |
| 2012-01-16 6:32 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Veteran 445 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Easy (well not really) swim at lunch time. 30:07 for 900M - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" (I like this early posting gig ) - Jen 16 days 19:09'17" (Never thought I'd be able to hang!) - Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" - Barry 16 days 14:58'14" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40 _____________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Chris 15 days 21:49:23 - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Joe P 15 days 17:01'34 - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 11 days 10:15'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" - Todd 4 days 2:21'30" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 ---- |
| 2012-01-16 6:36 PM in reply to: #3993753 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED jenputnam - 2012-01-16 6:18 PM Jen,Like Scott said this morning, we did a "recharge' ride on the trainer this morning. I wasn't as excited to see my results as he was though. I was frustrated to see the increase in HR and the slower or even speed on the exact workout. However, I compared it to when I did it in November and the HR was 1 bpm higher and speed was faster. After I let the frustration pass I reminded myself that this is the first time I have ever worked like this and since my son's concussion, my workouts have been random at best. I know I will see the results soon. Sold my old bike so now I am ordering the ISM Adamo Racing saddle. I can't wait!!! Ernesto- You mentioned the power meter to Scott. We were wondering what you and/or everyone on here uses? That might be our next bike investment. As much time as you and Scott spend riding indoors, I'd say a Computrainer would be the most incredible piece of equipment for you. You'll get power metering, computer hookup, fun videos that actually interact with you and increase/decrease resistance according to the route, measurable progress and the biggest of all, it is easier to put a long ride on the Computrainer than on a fluid based trainer or magnetic type. For the amount of years that you'll use it, the fact that there's two of you in the same household using it and all, I say that's a no brainer. Big investment but worth it! Just my two cents... Edited by ernestov 2012-01-16 6:37 PM |
| 2012-01-16 6:42 PM in reply to: #3993479 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED chapfallen - 2012-01-16 3:45 PM Same thing Rachel, perfect execution on the track by the way. And you went progressively faster which is great. I feel a new personal best is coming your way!Started Ernesto's taper week today. Track session. 6x200m reps with 200m recovery. The temperature has dropped a lot over the last few days and there's frost everywhere. One side of the track was covered in thick frost, but fortunately the bit I needed for the fast sections was clear. Ernesto - will it be okay if I do the interval set on Thursday on the treadmill? It's going to be a bit tricky getting to the track, but there's a treadmill at work that I can use after I've finished. |
| 2012-01-16 6:47 PM in reply to: #3993780 |
Veteran 452 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED As much time as you and Scott spend riding indoors, I'd say a Computrainer would be the most incredible piece of equipment for you. You'll get power metering, computer hookup, fun videos that actually interact with you and increase/decrease resistance according to the route, measurable progress and the biggest of all, it is easier to put a long ride on the Computrainer than on a fluid based trainer or magnetic type. For the amount of years that you'll use it, the fact that there's two of you in the same household using it and all, I say that's a no brainer. Big investment but worth it! Just my two cents...
We just purchased 2 Cyclops Fluid Pro trainers in October. We (esp me) never thought about a power meter. BUT... Even Scott mentioned learning so much through this forum. Once we see how I do at the HIM we will see what lies ahead. On another note for training, I believe Scott sent a like to the route we will be riding once outdoors. I know you encourage groups but for us both training that is tough (but we are looking into it). Our route on base is 13miles with a steady climb for about 7 miles from about 6300ft to 7500+ft. Also, met with a swim coach and although my pool is closed I had an AH-HA moment as she explained the pull mechanics.... Looking forward to getting in the pool Monday! |
| 2012-01-16 6:52 PM in reply to: #3993794 |
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| 2012-01-16 6:52 PM in reply to: #3993794 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED jenputnam - 2012-01-16 7:47 PM Jen,As much time as you and Scott spend riding indoors, I'd say a Computrainer would be the most incredible piece of equipment for you. You'll get power metering, computer hookup, fun videos that actually interact with you and increase/decrease resistance according to the route, measurable progress and the biggest of all, it is easier to put a long ride on the Computrainer than on a fluid based trainer or magnetic type. For the amount of years that you'll use it, the fact that there's two of you in the same household using it and all, I say that's a no brainer. Big investment but worth it! Just my two cents...
We just purchased 2 Cyclops Fluid Pro trainers in October. We (esp me) never thought about a power meter. BUT... Even Scott mentioned learning so much through this forum. Once we see how I do at the HIM we will see what lies ahead. On another note for training, I believe Scott sent a like to the route we will be riding once outdoors. I know you encourage groups but for us both training that is tough (but we are looking into it). Our route on base is 13miles with a steady climb for about 7 miles from about 6300ft to 7500+ft. Also, met with a swim coach and although my pool is closed I had an AH-HA moment as she explained the pull mechanics.... Looking forward to getting in the pool Monday! The CycleOps 2 has a defined power curve as well. I know Trainerroad.com is a new training site that has a lot of promise. YOu could always check out DCRainmaker.com as he reviewed computrainer and the new TACX as well as I think trainerroad.com. Edited by dangremond 2012-01-16 6:58 PM |
| 2012-01-16 6:54 PM in reply to: #3993774 |
Expert 1480 Somewhere in the Swamps of Philly | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Just reformatted the list. Good luck with the power meter research Jen, it is a maddening process. PowerTap is updating their entire line of of meters so you can find some decent deals out there. A wired Powertap runs around $800 ($600 for the hub on amazon) and the mid-level wireless hub (SL) and computer was running around $1200 - $1300. Jorge was running a group buy late in the fall, but it was not in my budget (went cheap with virtual power from trainerroad.com - $7/mos and a $20 ANT+ stick). Just got an email from RacerMate today offering a $100 off on a Computrainer - price was ~$1500. - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" - Jen 16 days 19:09'17" - Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" - Joe P 16 days 18:06'40" - Barry 16 days 14:58'14" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40 _____________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Chris 15 days 21:49:23 - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 11 days 10:15'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" - Todd 4 days 2:21'30" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 |
| 2012-01-16 7:11 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
| Maple Grove, MN | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Just got back from 3 day weekend mini-vacation. Only had enough willpower to either a) follow my run plan, or b) not eat like a pig. I chose a). 33 miles over three days. That's about 4000 calories. We'll see if I gained or lost weight tomorrow. Today, 10 mile run, no dogs, more wild turkeys and much closer up since they waddled across the road 15 feet in front of me. Those turkeys are big! 1:31:44 - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" - Jen 16 days 19:09'17" - Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" - Joe P 16 days 18:06'40" - Barry 16 days 14:58'14" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40 _____________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 11 days 10:15'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" - Todd 4 days 2:21'30" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 |
| 2012-01-16 7:37 PM in reply to: #3993799 |
Veteran 452 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED
The CycleOps 2 has a defined power curve as well. I know Trainerroad.com is a new training site that has a lot of promise. YOu could always check out DCRainmaker.com as he reviewed computrainer and the new TACX as well as I think trainerroad.com. Thanks for the info. I will look it up!! Hopefully by the time I can get the bike on the actual road I will at least be up to 15mph!!@ |
| 2012-01-16 7:41 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Extreme Veteran 576 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Think my last update got lost. Went back the the lake this morning for early swim. Felt much more comfortable then Saturday. Only a short 400m or so but at least i know i can do and next time will push myself to go further. - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 - Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" - Jen 16 days 19:09'17" - Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" - Joe P 16 days 18:06'40" - Barry 16 days 14:58'14" - Jim 16 Days 12:02:40 _____________________ - Gabe 15 days 31:53:00" - Mitch 15 days 21:35'00" - Carol 15 days 19:40'05" - Ernesto 15 days 18:52'11 - Rachel 15 days 15:57'15" - Jim 15 days 12:17'48" - Joyce 15 days 13:13:21" - Samy 15 days 10:18'24" ----------------------------------- - Charlotte 14 days 13:34'00" ---------------------------------- - Joe D 13 days 11:14'41" ---------------------------------- - Matthew 12 days 11:15'00" ------------------------------ - Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 ----------------------------- - Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" --------------------------------- -Mark H 8 days 6:19:33" --------------------------------- - William 6 days 5:01'15" - Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" ----------------------------- - Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" - Todd 4 days 2:21'30" ----------------------------- - Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 |
| 2012-01-16 8:15 PM in reply to: #3993884 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Matthews - 2012-01-16 8:41 PM Think my last update got lost. Went back the the lake this morning for early swim. Felt much more comfortable then Saturday. Only a short 400m or so but at least i know i can do and next time will push myself to go further. Great job. I've always considered myself a strong (albeit slow) swimmer but open water swims in Triathlons always push me way out of my comfort zone. I think its all the people, jostling, etc. Only way in my mind to get better at it is to practice and then do lots of races. |
| 2012-01-16 8:56 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Expert 1109 Guatemala | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Today, morning run @<145 bpm, 1:07:24, 6.91Mi + Night swim, 1:10:00 3000mts (1500 w/ paddles + 1500 freestyle) Mitch, X2 on Joe's comment! Sorry about the formatting, cannot get the 1/2 space out for some reason - Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 |
| 2012-01-16 9:14 PM in reply to: #3994011 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Today, an easy 30 minutes on the Compudrainer on the Mt Tremblant course. - Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 - Ernesto 16 days 19:22'56" |
| 2012-01-16 9:16 PM in reply to: #3942748 |
Expert 1608 Grapevine, Texas | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED Jackie, thanks so much for the mention on my race/fundraising! Rachel, looks like we will be "simulracing" this weekend. Hope you have a fantastic race day! Gabe, I can't figure out the spacing either. Thanks to all who fix things for those of us who are technology challenged I'm tapering on the run, doing short sets in the pool to focus on form without fatigue, and group bike ride was cancelled due to high winds. So just did the bare minimum to meet the challenge requirements today.
- Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 - Carol 16 days 20:13'27" |
| 2012-01-16 9:18 PM in reply to: #3994054 |
Master 2238 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED - Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" - Chris 16 days 23:21:07 - Carol 16 days 20:13'27" - Ernesto 16 days 19:22'56" |
| 2012-01-16 9:29 PM in reply to: #3994060 |
Master 3022 | Subject: RE: Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED 50 minutes, 90+ cadence, easy pace on the trainer. - Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" |
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