Gary's Mentor Group - Re-OPENED for Training (Page 66)

dwpiggott - 2012-04-23 10:36 AM

Question: Since I have just recently started running for an hour or more at a time, I started to carry a small water bottle last week to sip on. I found it difficult and uncomfortable. Anyone else carry water for longer runs? Does it get easier with more practice? Any other tips or advice?

Thanks. David

dwpiggott - 2012-04-23 9:36 AM

Question: Since I have just recently started running for an hour or more at a time, I started to carry a small water bottle last week to sip on. I found it difficult and uncomfortable. Anyone else carry water for longer runs? Does it get easier with more practice? Any other tips or advice?

Thanks. David

dwpiggott - 2012-04-23 9:20 AM

I am still gearing up for my first 10k on May 12 and have logged 42 miles so far in April and ran 5.75 miles (1:07) last week without stopping, which for me is a PB since 1975! 0.0 laps in the pool, but have managed a few rides. Once the 10 k is over, will hit swimming hard and add more miles to the bike. Still riding the MB for the Sprint in July, but hope to pick up a used road bike for the oly in October. While I am not fast in the water, I am as happy as a fish and float naturally without much effort.

If you want to drop some pounds and haven't tryed myfitnesspal.com I encourage you to take a look at it. Chris recommened it to the group earlier this year. I started using it in March and have lost 20+, it has really helped me keep an eye on things.

GaryRM - 2012-04-23 9:32 AM

Hey all!

Recovery day as I am pretty sore.  Found I avgd 19.1 mph on the bike and managed a 2:20 on the run.  Overall I was MOP which is where I was aiming.  Overall I am super happy with yesterdays effort.  Working on the RR and will have it out in a day or two.

I am keeping up with the posts (reading wise) but will start responding soon.  Keep up the great work!

dwpiggott - 2012-04-23 9:36 AM

Question: Since I have just recently started running for an hour or more at a time, I started to carry a small water bottle last week to sip on. I found it difficult and uncomfortable. Anyone else carry water for longer runs? Does it get easier with more practice? Any other tips or advice?

Thanks. David

coexist - 2012-04-23 2:34 PM

Wetsuit Question
I have a Vortex suit, which I'm generally happy with. But, it's really tight around my neck. I've heard of folks actually cutting a line in their wetsuit neck to make it more loose. Thoughts? Any suggestions?

Forum Question:
Do we simply keep replying to the original thread over and over again? Can we change the Subject from "Re: Gary's Mentor Group - Open"?

Panther - 2012-04-20 6:25 AM
p>On a self-indulgent note:  Is it possible to make a 'sticky' post on the 1st page with a list of the members of this group so we can 'friend' each other in order to watch training logs and 'inspire'?  I am just finding it a bit daunting to go through 80 pages of posts to see all who are here.  Just wondering.....

 

Dave

ccoffin - 2012-04-23 7:37 PM

I got behind a bit too, and will go back and do better, but welcome to Bermuda, Dave, and Coexist!  I think I caught the others previously.

A month out and I was planning on hitting it hard this week, but the guy above had different plans for me.  My younger cousin (29) passed away suddenly this weekend and I'm headed home (NYC) to be with family for the services tomorrow morning.  I'll be back Wed late afternoon and will try to get some sort of workout in then, but the next 2 days will be a whirlwind, so I'm going to play it by ear.

I did have a good day today though.  Had a 1000m continuous swim early this morning, and an 8.25 mile run (1:18:49) this afternoon.  I was planning on going 7, but bumped into a buddy at the 6.22 MM who was out taking a different loop, and I ran 2 miles with him.  His pace was about a minute slower than mine, but I still finished the run at just above 9:30 pace.  For those of you that don't know (I think most everyone), I've been 10k twice in my life.  Once 3 weeks ago, and once like 15 years ago.  So this was a huge best for me by 2 miles.  I've never been over an hour before either. 

 

Gary, nice job with NOLA!!!  Sucks they had to modify it.  I know how much you were looking forward to conquering that beast.  I'm going to assume it was weather related?  Look forward to reading that race report.

 

And I have been viewing those youtube videos recommended on transitions.  They've been helpful.  I'll be asking a few more noob questions, and I mean some serious noob questions, in the next week or so.  Good news is..... I think my body is ready.

 

May you all enjoy your week, and don't skimp on any chances to squeeze your loved ones tight!  That's what they're there for.

 

Catch you all in a few days!

Chris

Scottyv6290 - 2012-04-22 1:51 AM

Had a great swim workout his morning. Only went about 1,000 yards but I have finally reached the swim fitness level where I feel like I can get in a rhythm And just keep going. My walk on Friday night was a real bummer. Mt PT thought I should start walking again as part of my training so I went for it. It hurt my knee pretty bad. Ibuprofin in large quantities today has helped. I may need to sign up for my first tri as a two person relay and have my daughter do the run for me. What do you guys think? One the one hand it would be really cool to include my DD in my goal, but I really want to do the whole race. Would it be acceptable to just walk the 5 k and tough it out?

bermudagirl1 - 2012-04-22 9:41 AM

Hello group,

New to triathlon's and need motivation mostly to get up early and train.  I was a middle of the road runner.  2005-2007 had worked up to doing half and full marathons and really enjoyed it.  I had torn my acl twenty years ago and Sept 2010 had acl surgery as my knee was buckling a lot.  I felt pain all the time with running.  I feel I am at ground zero with running so I know cross training is better for the body so here I am.   Today I ran 3 miles in 36 mins which is awful considering I was running 10 min miles consistently and finished the marathon at a 10:30 per mile pace.   I have been working myself up slowly and I just need consistent training to pull it all together.  I am a 45yr old female with a great family.  My husband was an excellent triathlete until a a hip injury a couple of years ago.  We both agree training advice sometimes is best when it does not come from a spouse. My original goal was to do an early season sprint in NH June 24th and then another in August in Maine.   Need humor and motivation and I will do this.  I am determined to.  Taking the trek road bike in for a tune up today.  I like to ride ten to 15 miles mostly due to time constraints with a busy family.  Learning little by little how to swim distance.  The concept is so different from running.  Hope you will encourage this very new triathlete into your group.  I am 5'2 and 135 would love to lose ffiteen pounds or at least turn my flab to muscle and try to eat less carbs and increase protein. 

GaryRM - 2012-04-22 4:56 PM

Wells and Bermuday - Welcome! I will add more later.

Finished the Duathlon/HIM.  Beat my bike goal but just barely made my "B" goal for the run.  More later as I recover.

Later!

coexist - 2012-04-22 5:15 PM

Rode a century on Saturday. A LOT hillier than I expected. Knee was not happy about that. After about 20 miles, I was pretty much toast and just sucked it up and did it. And I was completely alone, which was no fun. Iced the knee quite a lot after.

A slow and easy 22 mile recovery ride today with a friend.

Planning on a run or walk tomorrow.

I now have the swimming and biking down for the 1/2 on May 20. Just gotta get the running going again!

ccoffin - 2012-04-23 8:37 PM

I got behind a bit too, and will go back and do better, but welcome to Bermuda, Dave, and Coexist!  I think I caught the others previously.

A month out and I was planning on hitting it hard this week, but the guy above had different plans for me.  My younger cousin (29) passed away suddenly this weekend and I'm headed home (NYC) to be with family for the services tomorrow morning.  I'll be back Wed late afternoon and will try to get some sort of workout in then, but the next 2 days will be a whirlwind, so I'm going to play it by ear.

I did have a good day today though.  Had a 1000m continuous swim early this morning, and an 8.25 mile run (1:18:49) this afternoon.  I was planning on going 7, but bumped into a buddy at the 6.22 MM who was out taking a different loop, and I ran 2 miles with him.  His pace was about a minute slower than mine, but I still finished the run at just above 9:30 pace.  For those of you that don't know (I think most everyone), I've been 10k twice in my life.  Once 3 weeks ago, and once like 15 years ago.  So this was a huge best for me by 2 miles.  I've never been over an hour before either. 

 

Gary, nice job with NOLA!!!  Sucks they had to modify it.  I know how much you were looking forward to conquering that beast.  I'm going to assume it was weather related?  Look forward to reading that race report.

 

And I have been viewing those youtube videos recommended on transitions.  They've been helpful.  I'll be asking a few more noob questions, and I mean some serious noob questions, in the next week or so.  Good news is..... I think my body is ready.

 

May you all enjoy your week, and don't skimp on any chances to squeeze your loved ones tight!  That's what they're there for.

 

Catch you all in a few days!

Chris

fitmomma2010 - 2012-04-23 8:04 PM Dave, I think that's an awesome idea. Or maybe some type of roll call or something. We have had members come and go but there are quite a few regulars and now some wonderful new peeps. I'd love to have a current list with everyone's user names and real names. So I'm seconding the vote for this. What you think Gary- is it possible? Shelly

Dorm57 - 2012-04-22 8:45 AM

Scotty - I had knee soreness last year to the point wherein I could not run and the soreness hung around for 2 months.  I relayed a race with one of my daughters and we absolutely had a ball.  The thing that really helped me get over the soreness was wearing one of the Pro-Tec thin strip knee straps when running.  It helped support the tendon in the right places and gradually the soreness went away.