Ernesto's group (third season) - CLOSED (Page 55)

Cold run this morning...thought I was heading out into mild humid conditions and dressed for that, but cold front had already come through.  Brrrr!!!  Nothing for you northern folks though.

- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00" 

- Carol 17 days 21:30'02" 
- Jen  17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40" 
-Rachel 17 days 17:25'00" 
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"

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- Gabe 16 days 34:10:24" 
- Chris 16 days 23:21:07  
- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
- Scott 16 Days 18:16:51" 
- Joyce 16 days 13:44:36" 
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42" 
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- Charlotte 15 days 14:38'00" 

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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41" 

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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00" 
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" 
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33" 
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- William 6 days 5:01'15" 
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" 
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" 
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30" 
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 

I don't think cadence would be that important in itself.  I bought the garmin ant+ bike sensor to go with my new watch and I think the great benefit is that it will allow me to download speed and cadence along with the other info from the watch (HR, altitude, etc.).  I would suggest you check out SportTracks as they have an add-on to their software that will take a garmin cycling file and do all the power calculations so you can at least analyze your rides from a power perspective.  You can also use the formula for the CycleOps trainer to cross into power #s.  PM me if you want more info.

8 miles on treadmill SUCKS!

Sorry...I had to get that off my chest.

Cason, you are a brave man!

I had to get my bike workout at lunch time at the velodrome: 1:01:27, 20.69mi (avg spd 20.2 MPH) + short brick run 0:20:21, 2.22Mi.  Today, my back tire tube exploded after 10 mins of riding going at 22mph, fortunately I was able to come to a controlled stop without incidents (glad it wasn't the front tire and that I did not had anyone trailing behind me).  I'm tired today, so I will be skipping my 2nd workout of the day.

- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12"  

- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00" 

- Carol 17 days 21:30'02" 
- Jen  17 days 20:34'48" 
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40" 
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40"  
-Rachel 17 days 17:25'00"  
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08" 
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55" 

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- Chris 16 days 23:21:07   
- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37" 
- Scott 16 Days 18:16:51"  
- Joyce 16 days 13:44:36"  
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42"  
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- Charlotte 15 days 14:38'00"  

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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41"  

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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00"  
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25  
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07"  
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33"  
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- William 6 days 5:01'15"  
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17"  
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00"  
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30"  
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00 

I did an indoor trainer ride tonight but it felt pretty rough.  My legs are quite fatigued after the 21.48 miles in 1:25:59.  It was supposed to be a tempo type workout but my legs were so tired that no matter how hard I tried to pedal my HR still averaged only 130.  I'm guessing that means my aerobic fitness is much better than my cycling leg strength fitness?  Hopefully I can recover for my hill repeat run workout tomorrow.

- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12" 
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen  17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50" 
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40" 
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00" 
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
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- Chris 16 days 23:21:07  
- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
- Joyce 16 days 13:44:36" 
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42" 
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- Charlotte 15 days 14:38'00" 
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41" 
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00" 
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" 
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33" 
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- William 6 days 5:01'15" 
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" 
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" 
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30" 
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00

Still sore and tired but a happy girl to report I got a 55 spin in....

- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12" 
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen  17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50" 
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40" 
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00" 
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"

- Joyce 17 days 14:39:36" 
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
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- Chris 16 days 23:21:07  
- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42" 
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- Charlotte 15 days 14:38'00" 
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41" 
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00" 
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" 
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33" 
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- William 6 days 5:01'15" 
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" 
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" 
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30" 
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00

Indoor trainer for 1:07.  I am still looking for computrainer. I lost 2 ebay auctions over the weekend.

the past day my garmin watch will not link with my HR monitor.  it was fine on sunday.  does anyone have any ideas for trouble shooting.

i love this challenge!

- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12" 
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen  17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50" 
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40" 
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00" 
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"

- Joyce 17 days 14:39:36" 
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
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- Chris 16 days 23:21:07  
- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"

- Charlotte 16 days 15:45'00"  
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42" 
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41" 
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00" 
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25 
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07" 
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33" 
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- William 6 days 5:01'15" 
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17" 
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00" 
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30" 
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00

Finally took the time to see the doctor about the back.  The pain is gone but it's still stiff, good news is he cleared me for training.   Took about a week off to let the back heal itself, should have just gone to the doc in the first place.  Changed my race schedule for the season.  Instead of doing an Oly as my second race ever, I will do 3 sprints and then the Oly in Sept.  I am really impressed with you guys and gals who have been training everyday.   Keep up the good work.

- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12"
- Chris 17 days 23:51:08
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen 17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50"
- Joe P 17 days 18:41'40"
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00"
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"
- Joyce 17 days 14:39:36"
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
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- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
- Charlotte 16 days 15:45'00"
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42"
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41"
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00"
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07"
- William 9 days 6:58'45"
- Mark H 9 days 6:49:33"
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- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17"
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00"
- Todd 4 days 2:21'30"
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00

I thought I would aggregate some of the links for the power / cycling discussions that have been going on:

Trainerroad:

Power terminology explained (FTP, NP, IF and TSS)

FAQ

Compatible Trainers and virtual power concept

Sporttracks - GPS-integrated workout logging software for Windows PCs

Featured Plugins (i.e. elevation correction, training load, and performance predictor)

Trainer Power Track Plug-in - create a power track based off of an indoor workout on trainer

Top Ten Tips (from DCRainmaker)

DCRainmaker

His top 25 most informative posts

Computrainer Review

TACX Bushido Review  (contains a comparison of TACX vs Computrainer)

Troubleshooting your HR Monitor Strap

So you just got a Garmin fitness watch...now what?

The Garmin ANT+ Footpod

The Garmin Speed Cadence Sensor

2011 GPS Accuracy tests

GPS devices understanding elevation

Garmin Devices - how calorie measurement works

My favorite run blog - guy named Dave Roche from NC, law student, helluva runner

Masters swim this am for 45 minutes.  there is nothing like being in a group of swimmers that keeps you moving even when you really want to stop.

Charlotte - see the link above for possible help with your HR Strap issue.

I got on my trainer last night after work.  I am going to run tonight. 

- Joe P 18 days 19:51'40"
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- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12"
- Chris 17 days 23:51:08
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen 17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50"
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00"
- Charlotte 17 days 16:30'00"
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"
- Joyce 17 days 14:39:36"
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
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- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
- Samy 16 days 10:59'42"
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41"
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00"
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25
- Mark H 10 days 7:19:33"
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07"

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- Todd 7 days 4:19'06"
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- William 6 days 5:01'15"
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17"
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00"
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00

Today was planning an easy 3 mile run at MAF, but Garmin was not working. So did an easy 3 mile run, but no HR, time, or pace data. I think my HR was slightly above the last few runs, just based on effort and how I felt at the end of the run. Guesstimate of 40 min.

2nd day in a row with Garmin not working. Charged it all night and this morning did not even turn on. After my run, I reset it and got it on, so will see if it works on Thursday (tomorrow is swimming day). Concerned its on its way out...I feel naked running or biking without it - no HR, pace, speed, cadence data. Thankfully I do the same route all the time so I know the distances.

Follow-up on my right calf. Last run (Sunday) I felt something on my lower right leg (mid-way between the ankle and the lower calf, on the back of the leg), like a strong tightening sensation or knot. I iced it, and it kind of went away after a day or so, and I did swimming and biking with no issues (during or after).

However, at the end of today's run I felt tightening again, and now is back to square one. There is no pain, just like a "cramping" or slight ligament strain sensation. I think I will stop running for the rest of the week (which means more swimming and biking - much needed), and then see how I feel on Monday.

Funny how things change...a couple of months ago, I would use this as an excuse to stop training. Now I am worry about it forcing me to stop, even for a day. I know that is better to lose a few training days than to lose a couple of months if it turns into something more, so I am paying close attention to it. But it seems to go away after a couple of days, and biking and swimming do not seem to aggravate it, so we will see what happens.

Well, gang, I had to make a tough training decision in the last two days.  I don't know if it was the weather change between TX and PA, or the frequency or what.  I have stayed home from work the last two days, very unusual for me.  I have had a headache, problems breathing, and a few chills.  I opted not to continue my training streak while being under the weather because I was concerned it might mess something up for my race next weekend.

So, unless all of you miss two days of training this month (not likely), I am out of the running for the tin foil medal after 16 straight days  

So, when I feel like resuming, which should be tomorrow, specifically what should I do between now and race day?

45:23 on the trainer today.

- Joe P 18 days 19:51'40"
- Jim 18 Days 14:35:18"

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- Gabe 17 days 35:31:12"
- Chris 17 days 23:51:08
- Mitch 17 days 23:35'00"
- Carol 17 days 21:30'02"
- Jen 17 days 20:34'48"
- Ernesto 17 days 19:57'40"
- Scott 17 Days 19:42:50"
- Rachel 17 days 17:25'00"
- Charlotte 17 days 16:30'00"
- Barry 17 days 15:29'08"
- Joyce 17 days 14:39:36"
- Jim 17 Days 13:49:55"
- Samy 17 days 11:39'42"
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- Jackie 16 days 18:29'37"
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- Joe D 14 days 11:49'41"
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- Matthew 12 days 11:15'00"
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- Elizabeth 10 days 10:25
- Mark H 10 days 7:19:33"
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- Bruce 9 days 9:32 07"
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- Todd 7 days 4:19'06"
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- William 6 days 5:01'15"
- Alfredo 5 days 2:59'17"
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- Todd TX 4 Days 3:51'00"
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- Leslie 3 days 1:52'00