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 2015-04-01 10:39 AM in reply to: 0 |
Expert  1566   |  Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official ThreadOriginally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint  Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away  Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Edited by tmoran80 2015-04-01 10:40 AM |
| 2015-04-01 11:52 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Elite 3683   Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by SEADOCHA so anyone else get hit with a bad bug? I swear I was taken out for almost 3 weeks. Thank the lord there is plenty of time left to train  Kinda puts a damper on things for me for early races though Hopefully tmrw I can get some quality time in. I started slowly building back up last wknd. I still have this dry, annoying cough though. GRRR I got hit with a bug two weeks before a mid March marathon, but am over it now. I took the remainder of March easy, but am about to crank up the bike and swim training while maintaining the run. I'm excited to get back on my bike! |
| 2015-04-02 1:52 PM in reply to: tmoran80 |
Regular 137 , Ohio | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by tmoran80 Originally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Not particularly... I went to the doctor (The base hospital so take it with a grain of salt) and just got some anti-inflammatory meds and made sure it wasn't a stress fracture. I have been icing regularly and have started to jump rope for about 5 minutes before I run and it seems to help. Any other suggestions? It's no more than a minor nuisance right now so I think I am in the clear. |
| 2015-04-02 3:29 PM in reply to: lanzodt |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by lanzodt Originally posted by tmoran80 Not particularly... I went to the doctor (The base hospital so take it with a grain of salt) and just got some anti-inflammatory meds and made sure it wasn't a stress fracture. I have been icing regularly and have started to jump rope for about 5 minutes before I run and it seems to help. Any other suggestions? It's no more than a minor nuisance right now so I think I am in the clear. Originally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ Compression socks helped me when I had shin splints. No fun. |
| 2015-04-02 3:29 PM in reply to: lanzodt |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by lanzodt Originally posted by tmoran80 Not particularly... I went to the doctor (The base hospital so take it with a grain of salt) and just got some anti-inflammatory meds and made sure it wasn't a stress fracture. I have been icing regularly and have started to jump rope for about 5 minutes before I run and it seems to help. Any other suggestions? It's no more than a minor nuisance right now so I think I am in the clear. Originally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ Compression socks helped me when I had shin splints. No fun. |
| 2015-04-05 10:23 PM in reply to: lanzodt |
Expert 1566 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by lanzodt Originally posted by tmoran80 Originally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Not particularly... I went to the doctor (The base hospital so take it with a grain of salt) and just got some anti-inflammatory meds and made sure it wasn't a stress fracture. I have been icing regularly and have started to jump rope for about 5 minutes before I run and it seems to help. Any other suggestions? It's no more than a minor nuisance right now so I think I am in the clear. When I had them about 4 years ago i did these exercises religiously every morning and night - especially before my runs and it really seemed to help. I got it from Runners World: Kneel on a carpeted floor, legs and feet together and toes pointed directly back. Then slowly sit back onto your calves and heels, pushing your ankles into the floor until you feel tension in the muscles of your shin. Hold for 10 to 12 seconds, relax and repeat. In a sitting position, trace the alphabet on the floor with your toes. Do this with each leg. Or alternate walking on your heels for 30 seconds with 30 seconds of regular walking. Repeat four times. These exercises are good for both recovery and prevention. Try to do them three times a day. I also have used the exercises when I feel them coming on and it prevents it. Biggest thing is just backing off and not doing too much too soon. Live by the 10% rule...good luck! |
| 2015-04-08 3:09 PM in reply to: tmoran80 |
Regular 137 , Ohio | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by tmoran80 Originally posted by lanzodt Originally posted by tmoran80 Originally posted by lanzodt No bad bug but I have been nursing a very annoying shinsplint Luckily running is at a fairly low-level right now and I have been on the trails so I think it's finally going away Might take every run scheduled for next week and cut it in half to ensure I'm not going to make it worse. Don't wan't to have running sidelined anytime soon :/ That is not good and you need to get that taken care of ASAP before your volume really picks up. Are you doing any specific exercises or drills besides staying on trails? Not particularly... I went to the doctor (The base hospital so take it with a grain of salt) and just got some anti-inflammatory meds and made sure it wasn't a stress fracture. I have been icing regularly and have started to jump rope for about 5 minutes before I run and it seems to help. Any other suggestions? It's no more than a minor nuisance right now so I think I am in the clear. When I had them about 4 years ago i did these exercises religiously every morning and night - especially before my runs and it really seemed to help. I got it from Runners World: Kneel on a carpeted floor, legs and feet together and toes pointed directly back. Then slowly sit back onto your calves and heels, pushing your ankles into the floor until you feel tension in the muscles of your shin. Hold for 10 to 12 seconds, relax and repeat. In a sitting position, trace the alphabet on the floor with your toes. Do this with each leg. Or alternate walking on your heels for 30 seconds with 30 seconds of regular walking. Repeat four times. These exercises are good for both recovery and prevention. Try to do them three times a day. I also have used the exercises when I feel them coming on and it prevents it. Biggest thing is just backing off and not doing too much too soon. Live by the 10% rule...good luck! Thanks all for the advice! |
| 2015-04-16 8:19 AM in reply to: lanzodt |
Regular 847 Akron | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread so when I trained for Lou in 2013 I started drinking sugar free cappuccino in the afternoon and it would help me get out the door in the afternoon for more training. I started drinking 2 cups a few months ago, sometimes three. I have never been a coffee drinker and rarely would I ever have a pop, which would be coke zero. I just stopped this cold turkey on Saturday. I haven't been feeling like doing much, although Sunday I had a big ride. I will say I have been sleeping like a log and feeling much better. I will continue to use gels with caffeine from time to time on longer rides, but this shall be interesting. I can't say I have given it up for good and might start having a cup in the afternoon when race gets closer. How many of you are stuck on coffee or coke, etc? do you continue to drink it for race season? I think I feel better too now that the withdrawals are gone ( at least I think they are) ! |
| 2015-04-16 8:57 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread I drink one cup of coffee (black) in the morning, and one Diet Dr. Pepper in the afternoon. I could probably do without the Diet Dr. Pepper but seeing that it's calorie/sugar free - and I don't have any negative effects if I forget or run out - I'm not terribly worried about it. I also don't think a cup of black coffee a day is anything to be alarmed by. If I were loading it with sugar and sugared creamers I would need to think on it, but I drink it black every day. Do you like my justifications? |
| 2015-04-16 10:00 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread good for you! i'm a caffiend! prob 2-3 cups of black coffee per day, but it all has to be before 3PM or i will be up ALL night.. i don't drink many soft drinks, although I do have a Dr. Pepper on occasion. I have played with the idea of killing the caffeine intake, especially b/c i think it'd help me sleep better, but, as a developer (software), it's almost a requirement! :P |
| 2015-04-16 11:00 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Regular 137 , Ohio | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread I think I have you all beat... I regularly drink almost a pot of black coffee (like your style lisac957) in the morning and will occasionally get a cup in the afternoon. I also drink unsweetened iced tea sometimes but not as frequently as coffee. And coffee before bed, no problem! I could be asleep within 30 minutes of drinking a cup. This doesn't change whether I'm training or not either. Yes, coffee is my drug but I stay hydrated and haven't noticed any side effects yet :/ It would be interesting to how I would react sans coffee... |
| 2015-04-17 12:31 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
| 7 Columbus, Ohio | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Less than 6 months until race day! How is everyone's training going? I finally got my bike tuned up and out on the road. Put in 47 miles last Sunday with some friends and surprisingly felt great. |
| 2015-04-18 6:20 AM in reply to: mshumak3 |
Member 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread I have black coffee in the mornings and have noticed no ill effects to training or racing. I could quit with the diet Cokes though. |
| 2015-05-04 2:20 PM in reply to: Calvin386 |
Regular 847 Akron | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread How long are your long rides right now? I just did a 6 hr race over the wknd, but don't plan on doing anything over 4hrs for a few/several weeks ( so I say). Man I'm sore! erffff I think I have a good base now.lol |
| 2015-05-04 2:46 PM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread My long rides are just over 2 hours right now. I'll ramp up steadily and then hit 5 hour rides in August. |
| 2015-05-05 2:53 PM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Expert 1128 Fort Riley, Kansas | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Also just doing 2 hour rides right now, will do a few 3 hour rides in the next few weeks in preparation for Muncie 70.3. After that will be bumping up ride time starting in August |
| 2015-05-08 6:07 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Member 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Too long too early = burnout! Patience...the 5 hour Saturday mornings will be here soon enough. |
| 2015-05-09 8:11 AM in reply to: Calvin386 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by Calvin386 Too long too early = burnout! Patience...the 5 hour Saturday mornings will be here soon enough. Haha, my longest rides are an hour at this point! I'll start adding distance in mid june. for now, it's just intensity, intensity, intensity. |
| 2015-05-09 2:34 PM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Master 1793 Essex Jct, VT | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread I have had a few 3 hour rides already. However, I am training for a half at the end of June. Building for that more than Louisville at this point. |
| 2015-05-10 5:56 AM in reply to: rsmoylan |
Member 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread I am mostly interval work now as well but with Muncie 70.3 on the horizon I am working in some volume on the weekends. Switching gears a little....I am looking for a race tire. Suggestions? |
| 2015-05-10 6:17 PM in reply to: Calvin386 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by Calvin386 I am mostly interval work now as well but with Muncie 70.3 on the horizon I am working in some volume on the weekends. Switching gears a little....I am looking for a race tire. Suggestions? I've been using the 700x23 Conti GP4000 II. It's prob one of the top all around tires out there. |
| 2015-05-11 11:33 AM in reply to: #5062637 |
Member 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Copy that. I'll give them a look. |
| 2015-05-11 11:36 AM in reply to: Calvin386 |
Master 1793 Essex Jct, VT | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread x2 on the Conti's. Front and back. Great tire. |
| 2015-05-11 6:48 PM in reply to: rsmoylan |
Member 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread You guys are gonna think I'm crazy but I have been racing with Gatorskins. I know everyone says they're slow but I just don't want to flat during a race. This year I'm gonna go with a race tire though. |
| 2015-05-12 10:34 AM in reply to: Calvin386 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread Originally posted by Calvin386 You guys are gonna think I'm crazy but I have been racing with Gatorskins. I know everyone says they're slow but I just don't want to flat during a race. This year I'm gonna go with a race tire though. Don't race on Gatorskins, d00d. You're giving up TONS of speed. Training, yeah, sure, why not? The Conti GP4000 has an inner layer that provides more than adequate protection against flats. I'd seriously consider a pair if I were you! |
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