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Peachfor3 - 2011-01-23 3:24 PM Speaking of training plans, I just created one here (on BT,) but now I am having second thoughts.  I used the custom training schedule tool (so cool, enter in a start date, and race date and viola-plan.)  I love love love myself a good plan to follow, but I just sort of picked one, and set up my "short run, long run, ect." days in a way that I thought would be manageable with my family's schedule.  However, I only left myself one rest day, is that fine?  I won't start until mid-feb, can't officially run yet (lame-o stress fracture.)  Or is it better for me to go with one of the plans already created?  Does this question even make sense?  I just don't feel confident in customizing a plan when I don't really know what I am doing I guess.

Chaderbox - 2011-01-23 2:17 PM

You know, if you check here you can just follow along with a training plan of your choice...You wouldn't necessarily have to print it out.[/QUOTE]

Since I am not a premium member, it won't let me add training plans to my calendar.  For me, it helps to check off the workouts as I do them and have a physical reminder of what I am supposed to do, as well. 

asuit - 2011-01-23 9:05 PM Today in the locker room I heard 2 men talking - One said to the other " I don't try and get better now - I just try to not get worse"   I thought this was a little strange to say.  Later in the conversation I found out he was 84 & the guy he was talking to was 78.  

srja - 2011-01-24 1:42 AM One other question-  I have only been out on my road bike maybe 5 or 6 times since I got it, but I did notice that my toes would go numb in my shoes.  I did try loosening them up a bit thinking maybe I had them strapped too tight but that did not help.  Any suggestions?  I was going to play with my cleat position this spring when I can get back outside.

srja - 2011-01-24 1:42 AM One other question-  I have only been out on my road bike maybe 5 or 6 times since I got it, but I did notice that my toes would go numb in my shoes.  I did try loosening them up a bit thinking maybe I had them strapped too tight but that did not help.  Any suggestions?  I was going to play with my cleat position this spring when I can get back outside.

aquagirl - 2011-01-24 8:59 AM

I have had this problem as well. For me getting orthotics with a metatarsal support pad in them helped somewhat......but after a ride of several hours my toes do tend to still go numb.

Chad is right.....go see the LBS and see what they say. Hopefully it's a simple fix! 

kerux - 2011-01-24 4:56 PM Be sure to highlight the fact that it was another woman that said you were "right." Much more impressive than another mere mortal male acknowledging your mental prowess. 

Can numbness that far south also stem from a saddle problem?  I had the wrong seat, wrongly adjusted on my bike for awhile and all kinds of stuff started falling asleep.

kerux - 2011-01-24 4:56 PM Be sure to highlight the fact that it was another woman that said you were "right." Much more impressive than another mere mortal male acknowledging your mental prowess. 

Can numbness that far south also stem from a saddle problem?  I had the wrong seat, wrongly adjusted on my bike for awhile and all kinds of stuff started falling asleep.

Peachfor3 - 2011-01-25 11:17 AM Okay, still obsessing over a bike.  I can only spend about $300-$400 to start with (btw, my mountain bike got dusted off and down and is pretty junked out, but if I get desperate I will be using it.)  I have visited most of the LBS and I found one that I love, so that is who I will go with.  I have been looking at the black market (aka craigslist) and ebay and I have some ideas.  I have figured out size for sure, but I am still lost on lots of other stuff.  I found a bike on ebay that I like, seems like a good starter, but it is a brand I have never heard of (dawes?)  Also, it says 14 gears, and most I have seen have 21?  I know it seems risky buying a bike I've never seen before, but what I am most afraid of is taking in to get fitted and having them laugh at my bike!  Is it tacky to include the ebay link and see what you guys think?  If so, please ignore link.....If not, whadya guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150548273922&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

nmroach - 2011-01-25 9:06 AM Another training question here.  I missed my 9-mile long run this weekend and I want to make it up tomorrow morning.  I think I can do this and still be okay for my 10-mile long run this weekend.  I may push the weekend run back to Sunday to give myself a little extra time between the two runs.  Any thoughts.  I appreciate the responses.