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aquagirl - 2010-03-29 8:57 AM

Thanks for the advice.  I  think that's what I'll do.  I do need to go out faster; my first part of a run is always the hardest/slowest.  I wonder why that is.  By positive splits, what do you mean? 
I just looked at the weather, and it will be around 80 F on Saturday.  Wow!

halfdome - 2010-03-29 10:37 AM races were a no go this weekend. friday night i fell down the stairs preliminary diagnosis is torn rotator cuff. lol. trying to get into orthopod asap. anyone have any experience or advice. i am keeping my sense of humor about it so far

crimefighter2 - 2010-03-29 11:59 AM


A positive split is when you run the first half of a race FASTER. A negative split is when you hold back a bit and then run the second half of the race faster.

There is debate about the best approach. But i think for a 5k a positive split is fine. Now if we were talking about a half mary distance i would have a different opinion........a negative split will usually be a better idea for a longer race. 

Why? Cause its easier to save gas in the tank and pour it all on after........plus passing a bunch of people at the latter part of a race is psychologically easier than getting passed. It puts you in a good head space so you CAN pour it on. I am speaking from experience here.....I raced a negative split in my first half mary and it was a good strategy for me.

Now having said that "they" (who are they anyway??) say that actually an even paced run is still going to get you the fastest time............but its harder from an effort point of view. 

Does this make sense?
 

aquagirl - 2010-03-29 2:16 PM




Oh geez Rebecca........
OK...do not panic.
 I tore my rotator cuff a few years back...whilst skiing of course.......
I went to see an orthopod after having an MRI done, and since it was only a partial tear he did not recommend  surgery. I got lots of ART on my shoulder and was back at it in no time really. It does not bother me at all.

I would say that you first need some imaging done to see whats what.........
Please keep us posted ok?? 

halfdome - 2010-03-30 12:16 AM awesome helen just what i was hoping to hear. i am hoping that is all mine is too or maybe even something less serious it has been three days and i still cant lift my arm more than about 6 inches is that pretty standard

aquagirl - 2010-03-30 7:22 AM




Yep. That is to be expected Rebecca. It was a while before I could really lift my arm pain free......I remember being at work and not being able to lift my arm to press the silence  button on the monitors .
Are you getting imaging done?

halfdome - 2010-03-31 5:08 PM ok. orthopod ordered mri. says either dislocation that went back in place and caused damage, torn labrum, or torn rotator cuff. great news---i can put my bike on the trainer and ride woooohoooo that makes me happy

aquagirl - 2010-04-01 8:36 AM Mike you can use plastic grocery bags on your arms and legs to help slip the suit on more easily. To second what Kevin said make VERY sure that it is pulled up as far as it can go in the crotch. Just as important is making sure you have enough slack in the shoulders. There should be wrinkles around your shoulders if its on right. Do not worry about how far down it comes to your wrists....this matters not. I have long arms and my sleeve only comes down halfway to my wrist.

Also if a bit of time goes between the times when you use the suit giving it a REALLY good soak in the water  ( like laying it in the bathtub for an hour) will soften it a bit. They can dry out over time. This tip was from Emilio Desoto.....he recommends this at the beginning of the season. Just make sure its nice and dry before ya try and yank it on again.....cause a half damp suit can be hard to get into as well.

And above all just swim with it and get used to it.


Thanks for the tips - not sure I understand the grocery bag thing and how that works but I'll experiment.  Its a borrowed suit, but the guys is the exact same size as me so I'm hoping for a decent fit. 
The weather has been absolutely beautiful the last few days and is forecasted to remain this way for at least a week.  78-80 degrees during the day and not a cloud in the sky!!  Had a nice tempo run this am and I'm planning to leave work early to get a ride in this evening at my favorite trail and enjoy the weather.   Tomorrow we're taking the kids canoeing on the west coast - last few days of Spring Break for my son!! 
Have a good day everyone