kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 60)

Abby just turned 3 in February. 

My daughter is 5 (March) and starts Kindergarten in the fall

My son is 2 (Jan)

My daughter has her first Tri in 2 weeks

50 yard pool swim

.5 mile bike

.25 mile run

Jeremy--

Shoot me your e-mail address and I'll send the details.  I need to put the GU order in and then I'll send it off to you, Scott and Jeff.

shoot me an e-mail -- [email protected]

I'll put your order in with my order for Solstice. 

I thought this was interesting (Jen read this)

http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153373701/happy-feet-tips-for-healthier-running

That is so cool.  50 yard swim, .5 mile bike, .25 run - how cute!

interesting article, thanks for the link.

I'm still struggling with recovering from my Achilles problems and it's driving me NUTS. 

Does anyone have any experience with KT Tape? I bought a roll to try out, figured $12 was a cheap thing to test.

Thank you for the link.  I was going to ask the group something along these lines.  What do you do that helps you stay injury-free.  

Obviously, I'm prone to running related injuries.  I assume it has to do with muscular imbalances or gait.  Having the 4 kids in five years probably affected my back, hips, etc., and I'm sure that has some bearing on the way my muscles have developed post-babies.  The Cleveland Clinic has a running institute....its sole purpose is run analysis and injury prevention.  I've already decided that I'm going to visit the institute once my season is over and see if there is something they can teach me.   

I think this is a great course of action really.  Maybe read up on Chi running.  It helped me with my gait.  I also find that the yoga courses that focus on endurance athletes are very helpful in keeping the muscles and support structures stretched out and limber. 

Cool! Could you ask about both please? Inflammation for now and I suppose support for later on. 

Swimmers, I know my form prob sucks, but is it bad to use the pull buoy for most of a swim? My legs were a bit tired from yesterdays early morning ride, and just wasn't feeling like I was gliding through the water at my swim last night, so I just used the pull buoy for a good portion of it to allow the legs to rest. Is that a bad thing?

Secondly, the pool has been getting crowded, and I am finding there are some really good swimmers always sharing a lane with me. It's good and bad, I am being pushed to swim faster, but on the other hand, I am breathing quite heavy to keep up, causing me to take breaks.  I don't really have the option to switch lanes.  We only have 4 lanes (I thought it was 5) and there are now 3 people in a lane.  I guess in the long run, it can only help being pushed, right?

Over in the Connecticut forum, Todd was asking if there was a way to get access to the Rev3 Quassy lake to pre-swim it. I asked him if that matters, and just waiting for his response.

Does it really make a difference to pre-swim a course? I mean, the buoys arent out. And water is water, isn't it? It's not like pre riding or running the bike/run courses.  I clearly see the need for that if it's possible.  But how much does it matter to be able to pre swim a course? Honest question.  Am I missing something?

If you have a good idea of where the course will be you can find landmarks to sight off of. 

If there are currents it might be nice just to not be surprised. And as Scott said, you can get a preview of some landmarks to sight off of. Also, water temps if it's at one extreme or another. 

The 305 is way better than the 910, IMO.  Too many bugs with the 910...just something to think about if you're upgrading (I've had lots of problems).  

I've heard a select few with issues.  Most are very pleased with it.