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Humidity definitely affects my running. I do have Eexercise Iduced Asthma that can affect my running in this weather.  I filled a perscription for Albuterol last week, but have yet to use it. It really screws with my HR. 

The key for me is finding a very shady route (like trails) and running very early in the morning. I am very lucky to be in consulting because it gives me way more flexibility to adjust my schedule based on the weather.

I don't find I have the same issues when biking, do others?

It does primarily affect my running as well...  - EIA for me too, but i usually take a puff or two prophilactically before exercise

You guys are posting like crazy today!!!!!!!  Is it half day Fridays in the office ?

I bike using water for rides up to 50m (that is the farthese I have ever gone), but always take a couple of Endurolytes to keep the electrolytes up.  Like Jeanne suggested, I eat a Kashi Bar before hitting the pool for a little energy.  I cramped up the other day too, but I think it is because I did zero stretching going from one activity to the next. BAD!

To Daveo, the TP Massage equipment is so worth it! A rolling pin will not work nearly as well and I think the STICK stinks too.  You can forgo those chewy brownies that you talk about in your log for one month and voila you can affort the TP stuff.  This is my poor attempt at humor.

Enjoy training this weekend everybody.

Suzy 

oh I don't pay for the brownies... they are catered in

Ok ok...I'll check out the products - spend some of that disposable income

It makes sense that I have probelms with the left leg - I was born with severely club left foot that was corrected at 6 mos. While it hasn't bothered me much in my lifetime - there is significantly less flexibility dorsi (sp) (toes to shin) so the soleus would be tight - which from what I've read can exacerbate ITB issues.

 brownies indeed! humph!

Wow.. Last night as I chilled watching TCM ( I'm a sucker for old movies) i got out the old rolling pin, set it under left calf - and just using the weight of my leg with a relaxed foot/ankle started creeping it back and forth - Holy cow found a honking huge hot spot - just worked it for about 30 minutes - small movements maybe 1-2" looking forward to doing it again tonight! - can you overdo massage??

Not sure it can be "fixed." When they corrected the club foot they took out a section of achilles, so there are concrete limitations. That said...

Egoscue is expensive and not easy to get to.

I love yoga - and it definately will be part of the off season plan. 

I run today I'll let you know how is goes.

Skin is scarred, but fine.  The thumb is still sore, especially the day after biking, but not broken.  My PT took a look at it when I was in for my foot and gave me a taping lesson which helps, but mid-way through loosens up due to sweat.  I think it will just take some time.

Anyone racing this weekend?  There is a local 5k/10K in Madison and I am considering doing the 10k before a bike ride. After my miserable Tempo run today, I need a pick me up.

Glad to hear you are healing Suzy! I'm doing Pleasant Praire on Sunday -  my 2nd sprint - and prolly last Tri of the season, Unless I can find one local. Then there is the Big Shoulders 2.5 and 5k swim in September.  I think that might be enough for my first season....

it is usually cold.. 67 today (which would be considered warm!) here is link to the beach reports:

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/swim_report.home.cfm

 just very variable -  it can be really calm  ir quite bumpy - I'm hoping for OWS tomorrow as warm up for sunday.

70.3 is a dream.. - a few years out