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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Girl Passing on Left - 2008-06-19 11:12 AM crea0029 - 2008-06-18 6:54 PM Well hello my friends... how has everyone been? Life has been a bucket of joy as I have been dealing with life, a new job and all kinds of stress. I hope everyone is doing well. I can't wait for the weekend. I am looking forward to a few days off. Anyone have anything exciting planned? Doing absolutely NOTHING....and boy am I looking forward to that! Hang in there at work....I used to be a life coach and I know it can be trying! take care and have a nice LONG weekend! Nothing, a day with nothing... I cannot imagine. I dream of the day. Getting about 1/2 my workouts in, work is out of control.... we have a new term. RIF and our the company lots of folks I know are getting RIF'ed. That is part of the "Reduction in Force" initiative. I have been around for 29 years and I have never seen it like this before. I cannot update all our team photos as I don't know if I will have to "shrink" my teams. Gregg, I hope you get a call back on the job. Julie and Amy, good for keeping in touch with us so much. Dee, love the images... Eric, You have been our backbone for the last six months... it is OK to take a break, we are thankful for what you have done for all of us. Pam, I am so proud of what you have done. Take a moment and smile, you deserve it... Back later, Emerson PS: I put some photos of the view from my home in Cincinnati on my workout log... Edited by etknowles 2008-06-19 7:45 PM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OK guys, it is sad when I am a lead blogger on the site.... I have a plan to fix this... I will share tomorrow. I need to get to bed, I am running 12 -14 tomorrow... EK Edited by etknowles 2008-06-20 9:00 PM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I will check in tomorrow or Monday... I have my hometown 5k race this morning and then tomorrow my son turns 16 (can that be true?) This past week was terrible, I had all 5 kids, worked 50 hours, and tried to train....I crashed yesterday and couldn't get up for 8 hours. Thanks for the memories.... ![]() Love from Indiana Amy |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amy mutz - 2008-06-21 7:30 AM I will check in tomorrow or Monday... I have my hometown 5k race this morning and then tomorrow my son turns 16 (can that be true?) This past week was terrible, I had all 5 kids, worked 50 hours, and tried to train....I crashed yesterday and couldn't get up for 8 hours. Thanks for the memories.... ![]() Love from Indiana Amy GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() etknowles - 2008-06-20 9:59 PM OK guys, it is sad when I am a lead blogger on the site.... I have a plan to fix this... I will share tomorrow. I need to get to bed, I am running 12 -14 tomorrow... EK A plan to fix this? Hm.... you're going to figure out a way that we can all become financially independent. That way, we can quit our jobs and spend our entire day training and playing on BT. YAY! That's FANTASTIC NEWS! We love you, Emerson! ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok...I'm trying to get back on track here. Dee - thanks for the GLuck sat... It was my hometown 5k, it's a big draw every year for many, I guess it's because afterwards you get all the free beer you want, I hate beer myself, I was hoping more for a capt-zero. But it is done and I don't want to do it anymore, I just want to sit and cheer people on or do the speed walk, I always used to place in the top 5 for that, a 5k is like having to sprint the entire time... Emerson - what is the big shameal deal on getting people to blog more???????????????? I want to here that one. I will try to do better, but really with work, training, kids, house hunting and preparing ours to put on the market...........it is going to be hit and miss for me. I'm so glad I don't have another race until August....................I'm plumb tuckered out. Does anyone else feel that way? Jules - I will check you blog after this...I don't even know what going on with you. When is your 1/2 marry? Eric - I think last I read you were burned out??? If that is so...I"m right there with ya brother. Greg - I hope your having more good days than bad. Pam - I hope things are calming down a bit for you. I will be checking in on your blog for an update too. Well I think it's back to work for me. I miss chatting with everyone here, I will try harder in the future to check in... (Get Fit1.jpg) (Get Fit4.jpg) (Get Fit2.jpg) (Get Fit3.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Get Fit1.jpg (24KB - 30 downloads) Get Fit4.jpg (47KB - 29 downloads) Get Fit2.jpg (73KB - 24 downloads) Get Fit3.jpg (43KB - 29 downloads) |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amy mutz - 2008-06-23 2:19 PM It was my hometown 5k, it's a big draw every year for many, I guess it's because afterwards you get all the free beer you want, I hate beer myself, I was hoping more for a capt-zero. But it is done and I don't want to do it anymore, I just want to sit and cheer people on or do the speed walk, I always used to place in the top 5 for that, a 5k is like having to sprint the entire time... I'm not a beer lover, either. But what's capt-zero? I've never heard of it. Speed walking??? How cool! Maybe I should think about learning that. It would probably be easier on my knee than running. GREAT PICTURES! ![]() |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() D001 - 2008-06-23 4:40 PM amy mutz - 2008-06-23 2:19 PM It was my hometown 5k, it's a big draw every year for many, I guess it's because afterwards you get all the free beer you want, I hate beer myself, I was hoping more for a capt-zero. But it is done and I don't want to do it anymore, I just want to sit and cheer people on or do the speed walk, I always used to place in the top 5 for that, a 5k is like having to sprint the entire time... I'm not a beer lover, either. But what's capt-zero? I've never heard of it. Speed walking??? How cool! Maybe I should think about learning that. It would probably be easier on my knee than running. GREAT PICTURES! ![]() My guess would be a captain morgan with a splash of zero coke. But that is only a guess! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() D001 - 2008-06-23 6:40 PM amy mutz - 2008-06-23 2:19 PM It was my hometown 5k, it's a big draw every year for many, I guess it's because afterwards you get all the free beer you want, I hate beer myself, I was hoping more for a capt-zero. But it is done and I don't want to do it anymore, I just want to sit and cheer people on or do the speed walk, I always used to place in the top 5 for that, a 5k is like having to sprint the entire time... I'm not a beer lover, either. But what's capt-zero? I've never heard of it. Speed walking??? How cool! Maybe I should think about learning that. It would probably be easier on my knee than running. GREAT PICTURES! ![]() You definately need to get used to speed walking...much easier on the body, and I can walk a 12-13 pace on race day...and I actually enjoyed it. I just started running because of tri's...it is still not my thing. So why am I doing the Marine Corp Marathon????????????????????? The husband talked me into it............it must have been a day I was feeling really good about my progress...ha |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amy mutz - 2008-06-24 7:55 AM You definately need to get used to speed walking...much easier on the body, and I can walk a 12-13 pace on race day...and I actually enjoyed it. I just started running because of tri's...it is still not my thing. So why am I doing the Marine Corp Marathon????????????????????? The husband talked me into it............it must have been a day I was feeling really good about my progress...ha Hm, I like the sound of speed walking! Julie - thanks for the explanation of Capt Zero! ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Arrgghh!! Here's my post from the Injuries and Health Issues thread: Here's a quick refresher on my health. I was born with a heart defect called Tetrology of Fallot which is actually 3 defects. I just had a full workup done including a CPET test (measures efficiency of heart and lungs including VO2 max, etc) and CT scan of my heart. They discovered that my right ventricle has a limited output and starves my left ventricle when my HR is about 160. Normally when I exercise, my HR is in the 150-160 range. At first my doc said it was no problem. Today they called and said I should keep my HR between 120 and 130 when exercising. That's OK for biking (if its flat and I"m not pushing) but for running there's no way! I'm already slow but for my HR to be that low, I'm at like a 14-15 min mile. This sucks. If I do that I will be DFL in every race and that won't be fun. So should I listen to the doc (and give up triathlon) or live like I'm dying?
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mman - 2008-06-24 4:13 PM Arrgghh!! Here's my post from the Injuries and Health Issues thread: Here's a quick refresher on my health. I was born with a heart defect called Tetrology of Fallot which is actually 3 defects. I just had a full workup done including a CPET test (measures efficiency of heart and lungs including VO2 max, etc) and CT scan of my heart. They discovered that my right ventricle has a limited output and starves my left ventricle when my HR is about 160. Normally when I exercise, my HR is in the 150-160 range. At first my doc said it was no problem. Today they called and said I should keep my HR between 120 and 130 when exercising. That's OK for biking (if its flat and I"m not pushing) but for running there's no way! I'm already slow but for my HR to be that low, I'm at like a 14-15 min mile. This sucks. If I do that I will be DFL in every race and that won't be fun. So should I listen to the doc (and give up triathlon) or live like I'm dying?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation Greg. It has got to be so frustrating on top of everything else. I guess the question that remains is how important are triathlons to you? To me, they keep me going somedays while on others it is the only way I can relieve stress. But that is a decision you have to make. We make the choices we make each day sometimes knowing the consequences and other days not. Trust your instinct. What is most important in your life? That will guide your decision. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mman - 2008-06-24 5:13 PM Arrgghh!! Here's my post from the Injuries and Health Issues thread: Here's a quick refresher on my health. I was born with a heart defect called Tetrology of Fallot which is actually 3 defects. I just had a full workup done including a CPET test (measures efficiency of heart and lungs including VO2 max, etc) and CT scan of my heart. They discovered that my right ventricle has a limited output and starves my left ventricle when my HR is about 160. Normally when I exercise, my HR is in the 150-160 range. At first my doc said it was no problem. Today they called and said I should keep my HR between 120 and 130 when exercising. That's OK for biking (if its flat and I"m not pushing) but for running there's no way! I'm already slow but for my HR to be that low, I'm at like a 14-15 min mile. This sucks. If I do that I will be DFL in every race and that won't be fun. So should I listen to the doc (and give up triathlon) or live like I'm dying?
Gregg, life is a precious thing. You need to be there for your kids and your future. Enjoy the biking... Hay, at 5'5" I would love to play basketball but I get smashed every-time. So, I don't.... Just take it as a step in life and be a great cyclist. If things change later, you can always pick up the running again. That is my two cents... Emerson |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mman - 2008-06-24 5:13 PM Arrgghh!! Here's my post from the Injuries and Health Issues thread: Here's a quick refresher on my health. I was born with a heart defect called Tetrology of Fallot which is actually 3 defects. I just had a full workup done including a CPET test (measures efficiency of heart and lungs including VO2 max, etc) and CT scan of my heart. They discovered that my right ventricle has a limited output and starves my left ventricle when my HR is about 160. Normally when I exercise, my HR is in the 150-160 range. At first my doc said it was no problem. Today they called and said I should keep my HR between 120 and 130 when exercising. That's OK for biking (if its flat and I"m not pushing) but for running there's no way! I'm already slow but for my HR to be that low, I'm at like a 14-15 min mile. This sucks. If I do that I will be DFL in every race and that won't be fun. So should I listen to the doc (and give up triathlon) or live like I'm dying?
I wonder how you'd do with Amy's race walking. Looks like she can really move quickly with it, and maybe it wouldn't cause the heart rate to go up as much as running does? Amy - any insights or comments about this? |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Greg--I'm all about out right stupidity in the name of fun or racing BUT your life is tremendously complicated right now. You've got to take care of you. I'd focus on riding and enjoying the endorphins and time outdoors. If you can find a way to "race" and still fit the parameters that the docs have suggested, then go for it. You just have to find a way to check the ego at the start line and compete for the joy of it.
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm slowly getting back on track. My workouts are picking back up, but I'm not quite back into my solid BT routine of making the rounds to each of your logs everyday plus coming here. Trying to do better. I love race day but 4 races in 7 weeks is a lot for even me. I was finding it harder and harder to get psyched up mentally. I'd get there eventually but it might be when I was standing in the water at the swim start before it would happen. That was a crazy race stretch--first HIM, first time hit by a car, hardware at a race, and some PR's at several courses. I've got 4 weeks and then I start back. Tentatively, I've got a sprint 7/19, an Olympic 8/2, and another sprint 8/23. After that, a month and then a sprint 9/20, followed by my 2nd HIM 11/1. I've considered a couple of other smaller races but not sure on those yet. I've gotten my wife hooked and she had a mini tantrum last weekend over me wanting to race every time she does and not be content cheering for her. I'm going to try to do better...no promises but I'll try
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Greg - hmmm I should think about this answer more since it is very important what I say to you, but here it goes off the cuff. It seems you have been faced with "many" hard choices in life, that tells me that God thinks your very, very strong. Even through extremely painful times He is there. Seek the answers from Him, he "will" give them to you. I feel if I had to quite doing tri's today it would be extremely difficult, but I think I would find a way to stay involved maybe through mentoring, photography, volunteering, etc... You definately have qualities and experiences that need to be shared, maybe that's your mission. You also have many other choices to vent your physical energy duathlons, cycling, and there are becoming more and more ocean/lake swims each year...there is a place for you. And yes Dee is correct on the racewalking.....I loved it and I was good at it. You can clip a 11-12 mile pace if you work at it...yes it has a strange look to it, but get over it...your faster than some runners. I'm not going to tell you your family is first because you have proven they are...just take a step back and listen, the answers are coming your way. Is there any other medical options available to you? Surgery? I'm sure you get so much advise your way that your head swims....so just go with that quiet little voice inside, He won't steer you wrong. Amy |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() amy mutz - 2008-06-25 10:48 AM so just go with that quiet little voice inside.... I think I need to figure out which is the quiet little voice in my head - and which is the loud fool voice that keeps getting me into "situations." LOL ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() You crack me up Dee..............hey are you going to get into the walking groove? I'm going to be walking a lot more. My hip is giving me a bit of trouble, and I think it would be best for me to run/walk the D.C. Marathon in October....I just don't think my body would take kindly to me running continuous for 26.2 miles............yikes. Oh girl guess what I did last night????? I went swimming with the Y Tri group at the lake we will swim for the tri in Aug..................I did bi-lateral breathing...yipppiiiieeeee ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have lots of voices in my head ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok Eric...I think the voices in your head are insanity...but I guess we all have them in a way, that's what makes us unique. Should I say have fun or don't die!?!?? |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hope everyone is going to have a great weekend! Slowly getting myself back on track. 3 weeks till my race stretch starts back up so I need to make some progress now. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey everyone. Here's a quick update from Texas: I got the job! We negotiated a deal on Friday morning and I accepted Friday evening. They still have to do background checks, physicals, etc. but I don't see any issues there. No poppyseed muffins for me! ;-) I have been trying to get some exercise. Walks and rides mainly, but the occasional day in the pool too. Scheduling has been tough. And, keeping my HR at 130 is hard (and boring). After further talks with my doc, my heart output maxes out at 130, so I'm anerobic at everything above that. My muscles need oxygen. My heart is trying to give it. But my right ventricle limits what my heart can do. Very unusual case. I'm sure there are others that have something similar due to similar birth defects, but they aren't trying to do endurance sports. Wimps! ;-) Stef is continuing to decline. She looks tired all the time and is losing weight. Her pain is still well managed, so that's a good thing. And, the pain meds could be part of why she is so tired. She continues to be active. This weekend is Allstars for swimming. Two of my kids qualified. One swam yesterday and one swims today. She was there yesterday and will be again today. She's like the energizer bunny...though is slowing down. I'm trying to keep up with everyone but frankly am not doing a great job of it right now. I think about you all the time and wish my life were allowing me to be more of a triathlete and less of everything else, but that's the breaks right now. Gotta go get the kids fed, everyone ready and off to the swim meet. Greg |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Greg, Congratulations on the job. That's great! Don't worry about keeping up with us. You have so many important things pulling at your time. We're here for you whenever you need us. Every time we hear about Stef, she sounds like an even more amazing woman. I'm sorry to hear that she seems to be getting worse. She's a fighter though and wants every minute she can get with you guys. I know that your training has been a way for you to help get rid of stress. It's got to be tough to be dealing with the physical limitations. Hang in there, just do what you can, and try to enjoy it, even though its not what you are used to doing. We're all thinking about and praying for you guys. Eric |
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