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Today: Spin Class: 01:10:00

Totals: 8 Days; 06:16:50

Looking forward to swimming tomorrow - 10 days in a row of leg based workouts - swimming is sounding good right now!

Sorry that I am so verbose this morning -

Chris and Ernnesto - how did you transition from stability shoes to more neutral or minimal shoes?  I have the general idea but would be interested in your experiences.  I have a pair of Merrell minimalist shoes but am thinking of getting some of the Brooks Pure shoes with the minimal drop from the heel.  Thinking I could rotate between the two shoes?  I'm getting a treadmill in a week or so that is advertised to much more softer to run on than concrete/asphalt etc. so I'm thinking it may be a good tool to use in transitioning?  As always - your thoughts are appreciated.

Hi gang long time im in the November race, but I notice that some are running more than 30 minutes, did I missed something?

Gabe,

A while ago I had a similar issue, a sports doc told me that I had what Ernesto translated in to "Mermelade" or something like that, I started to do some research the usual google and bing, well, I came across this video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDhKVtkfnsg  and did the exercises and in about 2 to 3 weeks I starded to notice some improvement, today I still have some small pain but it is only after my runs and by next morning its gone, check them out

regards to all

Hey guys, anyone cares to share their opinions on Vibrams? I started training again couple of weeks ago and the winter goal is to build a run/swim base.

I back to zero in running after the break due to my injury. So I am thinking of switching shoes... from the heavy, lateral supporting Nike Equalons to Vibram. Today I picked Bikalia LS on trial from a running store and have these for next few weeks.  

Just came back from a 20min jog and these kindda work different. My lower calves and feet are lot more tired and some workout in quads. How are these for the 'bigger guy'? Just trying to get things interesting for the run training. 

Today, mini run (31'05"). Total 8 days, 7:24'18". Glad to know that everybody is so focused, it seems that we ALL are pretty darn competitive and commited. Nothing wrong with that! I'm a lucky mentor.  I also notice while looking a your logs that your workouts have goals and methods, not just going out there without rhyme and reason.

Everybody has come a long way and I'm proud, I hope that I did what I was supposed to do as a mentor and pass on what little I have learned from the sport.

Just like everything, take it easy, be patient and allow for trial and error.

I read some time ago that endurance training is like turning a styrofoam inside out. So long as you do it slowly you will succeed, go fast and "rip", you'll tear the cup. YOU ARE THE CUP.

Glad to know you're back. Try to make exercise a habit again, but slowly. 

EV, I am taking the same approach as what Chris said. Practically starting afresh on the run... 15mins at a time. No HRM, no distance, no goals. Just few mins every other day and add mins every week. 

This evening it felt a lot like running on the beach barefoot. Are same muscles used with minimalist shoes?

Chris - any recommendations on Vibrams? I was using Bikalia LS because they fit me more comfortably than KSO or Trek KSO. Are you going wear those through the winter or switch to treadmill?

Thanks gang for your good advice on dealing with ITBS and I decided to bail on implants and just work on stretching/strengthening exercises deal with it.  Chris, I read Born to Run at the beginning of the year and loved it, probably will read it again right now along with the famous Maffleton (I still haven gotten past 20% of it, so now would be probably a good time!)

Ernesto, you know this is kind of like the Mafia, you are stuck with us and cannot leave us now 

Today: morning run 6.6 mi, 00:58:03; Night swim 2,000 mts, 1:00:00

Total 8 Days; 07:41:59

2.86 miles in 34:20

Day 8, Total - 7:02:54

I never said I was leaving. C'mon!, this is just getting more interesting now.

Gabe, more swim. Join a squad, preferrably one of pure swimmers. You will be in the slow lane but it doesn't matter, because you're so driven that you will move up quickly. Trust me here, you should kick your swim up to 7 or 10K a week for IMTX.

Today: SWIMMING! 00:30:00

Totals: 9 days; 06:46:50

Ernesto:

I think the biggest compliment we could give you regarding your role as Mentor is to (1) ask if you are mentoring again and (2) ask if we can continue in the group.  I've come to appreciate your approach and am finding that I think you have me going in the right direction.  I hope to continue that next year!  Looking forward to continuing with you as a Mentor and with the rest of the gang.

Chris: 

My HR issue is that it works for about 2.5 miles and then intermittently for 1 mile then completely stops.  I had no issues at spin class yesterday and no issues earlier in the year while running outside.  I had similar issues last winter and they went away in the spring.  I think its because of the fabric rubbing on the HR strap and building a charge of some sort.  I'm obviously not an engineer.  I think I'll take the plunge on the 910xt due to its swimming capabilities.  I stink at counting laps and I think the swim efficiency data that it collects will be interesting over time.

Thanks Guys!

-Mitch

Bingo! One more time right on the money. One has to differentiate between cardiovascular fitness (you have a LOT) and muscular fitness (which for cycling you don't have much of). The good thing is that the latter is easier to attain. I'm pretty confident that you will be MUCH faster on the bike if you keep training through the winter.

On a different note, make sure you give yourself recovery time. If you feel tired, just do a thirty minute spin, run or swim at an easy pace. It will give me a chance to catch up too! jk... The volume is great but the biggest effect comes from adaptation to frequency which will not happen on tired muscles.

Chris: I've done a ton of spin classes and trainer rides - agree that sometimes its not a cardio lijmitation but leg strength - especially when your legs are tired to begin with.  My last two classes I've felt similar to you - tired legs but very comfortable from a cardio perspective.  I've taken the stance that I follow the format of the class but don't worry about the HR targets they are shooting for.  I get time in the saddle, utilize some different muscles than running, avoid some of the impact of running, and as Ernesto points out increase my frequency of workouts.  As much as I struggle with swimming - it felt great to take a day off of running/cycling today.