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AWESOME JOB!!!

How exciting that your first marathon is coming up!!  I did my first (and only) marathon last Oct - so I'd at least know what a marathon felt like before signing up . . . what training plan are you following for IMKY?  I'm doing IMWI in Sep and using Going Long to develop training - tho I may change that . . .

Renee

Hey All!

Been busy training here.  I've been so focused on my IM training that I just realized my first half-marathon is coming up in less than 10 weeks - sneaking up fast!  I'm very excited to have a race on the horizon!  I can't wait for warmer weather - I know I'm not alone there . . . upper 30's or low 40's would be AWESOME!  Soon . . . very soon   I'm also hoping to do a 5k on Mar 17th - I started doing races in 2008 - and just realized I don't think I've done a 5k yet?!

I'm still enjoying masters swimming - getting faster.  Apparently I have a strong kick - any thoughts on that - good/bad for a triathlete?  My coach says it is a myth that it is bad and to keep it.  On the flipside, when we do pull drills I am SUPER slow - very dependent on my kick apparently.  I asked him about that last week and he said that's why we did the "stack the hips" drill - for my benefit - apparently I swim flat like a board.  I'm open to tips on improving the pull portion of my stroke if anyone has any . . .

Running - still focusing on form - still running 1 min/mi faster than I was - simply from following a few form techniques from the chi running book - stoked about that and hoping to see bigger improvements this year.  My main focuse right now is on becoming a midfoot runner (I probably was a heel runner).  I've been trying some striders out at the gym after my runs barefoot to get a feel for running softly and gently.  Anyone else dabble in barefoot running or changing form over to midfoot?  Anyone have a pair of Netwon's?  I tried some on at an expo last Jan and liked them, but the sales guy didn't push them on me since I was more of a heel runner and they are made for midfoot runners.  Now that I'm making the change I'd LOVE to get a pair - but I know they were pricey.

Biking - UGGGGHHH!!!  I'm miserable on my bike   Doesn't make for good IM training!  I'm low on cashflow right now and think I need to change some things.  The seat is horribly uncomfortable - I'm going to try to adjust it myself and see if that helps.  I have a feeling I need a different one.  I'm getting better at aero, but find now both feet hurt after only an hour.  The left always did (poor fitting shoe-rubs along the outside by the pinky toe).  Now the right foot goes numb where my foot meets the pedal.  The first time that happened I didn't think feeling was going to come back - like I damaged a nerve - scared me bigtime!  Anything I can do to help with that?  New shoes are needed - just not ready to spend the money.  I'd also like a bike fit at some point . . . anyhow . . .

I'd love any thoughts from anyone on any of this   How's everyone else doing??

Renee

Can't help you on swimming.  Running, I'm working on mid foot stikes, I was a heel runner.  My Plantar fasciitis is less intense when I put less pressure on the heel though.  On the bike...I had a comfort problem and bought a Cobb saddle, the ISM Racing saddles, White w/ red white blue, the Olympic one, I love the feel, less pressue on the privates.

I'm following the plan on BT for IM, right now Im still in winter maintenance, running focused.

H

Gently!  Pick up baby in front of mom, get points.  Put dishes away, only and only if mom is watching, if she does not see it , it never happened, put your clothes away, only is mom is watching, if she is not wait to she is in same room, then begin to put clothes away.  Note main points here.  If she didn't see it, it didn't happen.  It must be a visual and subtle on your part as not to be obvious, I guarantee 110% the woman is watching with the piericng internal GPS radar xray vision.  Get it.  So when you pick the baby up, gently, don't make a big fuss, just do it, be cool, and watch the brownie points months.

Marathon in 3 weeks.  My first.  down 4 pounds, go is 5 more by start time.  Good luck in the event!

What's up Bob, where are you man?  Get this group pumped man.

I REALLY need to look into a bike seat (and a fit) next - but for now I did get a new pair of shoes!  That should help some - looking forward to giving them a try tonight. 

For those of you riding aero - was it a hard adjustment to make?

Renee