FoggyGoggle's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 6)

This is probably a stupid question but is there a way to bookmark or mark this forum some way so that I don't have to search for it every time I log on? Thanks!

Today I swam 650 meters, mostly with flippers on trying to practice breathing, it didn't go very well. Rode the stationary bike at the Y for 30 minutes and it said I went 11.1 miles then ran 4 miles.

Thanks! It is definitely the speed, which could lead to a total melt down. Especially when I know my old PR. It'll be all about the ego.

selenag- nice work out! I just book marked the page ( command (or ctrl if you have a PC) + D) for firefox at least.

My motivational video.  I saw some others and I love them.  However this one still gives me chills, and makes my throat tighten.  Between the music and the speech if I can't get up for some activity after this speech, then I'm doing it wrong.  Which I could get it in mp3 format to put in my headphones while I run or bike.

Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl_1wh1obyM

Also there is this one by a high school coach that really gets my blood pumping too.  With the "Last of the Mohicans" soundtrack playing behind him....maybe a little corny and sure he's reading from a page, but it still works for me.  Audio isn't the best hence the subtitles.  He gets louder as the speech goes on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kDNbIxfa4Q&feature=related

Hope one of these helps to get you up and out training.  I know they do me.

Not a stupid question! I only know because my last mentor explained it in GREAT detail. LOL

To "bookmark" this thread, copy the url (http, etc), then go into your Settings Tab. Click on Training Blog Customization and then click on Dashboard. Lastly, paste the link for this thread and save. Now everytime you log in just go to your Training Log and you'll be able to click right into the thread!

Thanks!!

Shins are a little sore...

Get to icing yo!

I'm leaving work in 5 minutes then off to swim!

I got my simming confidence back yesterday evening, I'm swimming four time a week, one session I swim not stop 100 lengths (18m pool ) and the other I do this:-

First 50 lengths

- 2 ordinary lengths, breath every third stroke

- 1 speed,  no breathing

Take a break sauna, jacuzzi hamst, quads and itb stretches

Next 30 lenghts

- Continuous 30 not stop breathing every third stroke

Last 20

- 4 x 5 lengths as fast as I can (1.30min per set) breath every 5th stroke

Can any one comment on the above, is this a good routine? what benefits will it give me.

I missed my run this morning as the wee girl was up all night, my arches in my feet are also hurting fro mthe orths so I'll do 60 min on the cross trainer this evening along with 60 min core work.

I got my simming confidence back yesterday evening, I'm swimming four time a week, one session I swim not stop 100 lengths (18m pool ) and the other I do this:-

First 50 lengths

- 2 ordinary lengths, breath every third stroke

- 1 speed,  no breathing

Take a break sauna, jacuzzi hamst, quads and itb stretches

Next 30 lenghts

- Continuous 30 not stop breathing every third stroke

Last 20

- 4 x 5 lengths as fast as I can (1.30min per set) breath every 5th stroke

Can any one comment on the above, is this a good routine? what benefits will it give me.

I missed my run this morning as the wee girl was up all night, my arches in my feet are also hurting fro mthe orths so I'll do 60 min on the cross trainer this evening along with 60 min core work.

Have you been fitted for your gait, good pace btw and even better heart rate, you pushed yourself well.

Thanks. I have been. I over pronate and use the Asics Kayanos with the Super feet inserts. They help significantly. Unfortunately all my work outs are at that HR. Need to slow down, but >9min miles are an all time slow for me. It's more of a mental thing, but I have the old attitude when I could hammer out 7-7:15 min miles no problem.... that was only 5-7 yrs ago too.

Last night was cold so I hit the treadmill just to get some activity in.  Have I mentioned how much I hate running on treadmills?  I think its the fact that you don't pass anything, or have any landmarks to run to so mentally for me there are no small victories to be had.

30 mins at a 10 mph pace....

I really hate treadmills.