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bzgl40 - 2010-02-09 5:47 PM

So, after a really hard long workout how do you treat yourself?  For example, when I was training for marathons I always had a Snickers bar after my long runs (I think I waited until they got to 12 miles).  I always carry a summit bar, which is just a chocolate bar (usually Snickers) that I eat only if I summit whatever mountain I am tackling at the time.  I broke that rule once and ate the bar after a very bad and miserable attempt at a mountain once.  We were all so miserable I said screw it, I am having my bar now (after we turned around).  I perked up immediately

So, do you treat yourself to a special snack, or a beer, or even maybe a message? 

roadrhino - 2010-02-09 9:11 PMIt's not a routine thing, but sometimes to help get me through my workouts I will bargain with myself. Usually nothing too bad, but for example, during today's swim I kept promising myself a gas station cappuccino post-swim. It was a nice treat. Otherwise, I usually have a peanut butter and banana sandwich with chocolate milk after a hard workout (mostly after longer runs).

I wish money were no object because I would definitely do a weekly massage if it were possible. I think I'm going to allow myself a massage once a month, though. And, as hard as it is for me to believe these days, I rarely have the desire for beer or any other alcohol, so I drink very little. My 25-year-old self would be aghast at the 32-year-old me.

Houstonrider - 2010-02-09 2:44 PM On a none tri note..... It's amazing how things can change in little over a year. When my wife was 21 weeks pregnant with our son, we were asked if we would consider terminating the pregnancy. We were told our son may not make it due to tumors which were on his lungs causing his heart to shift in his chest. We begin to hold our "collective breath"..........

Everett was born, had the lower lobe of his left lung removed at 2 months, and is now 1 year old today and perfectly healthy.

Happy Birthday Everett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kjivie - 2010-02-09 9:57 PMWhat a beautiful baby boy Justin.  Happy b-day Everett!! 

bzgl40 - 2010-02-09 7:47 PM

So, after a really hard long workout how do you treat yourself?  For example, when I was training for marathons I always had a Snickers bar after my long runs (I think I waited until they got to 12 miles).  I always carry a summit bar, which is just a chocolate bar (usually Snickers) that I eat only if I summit whatever mountain I am tackling at the time.  I broke that rule once and ate the bar after a very bad and miserable attempt at a mountain once.  We were all so miserable I said screw it, I am having my bar now (after we turned around).  I perked up immediately

So, do you treat yourself to a special snack, or a beer, or even maybe a message? 

Trin2bfast - 2010-02-10 9:13 AM Happy belated Birthday Mr. Everett!  Handsome fella!  Gonna swoon all the ladies for sure!

Busy at work, early stages of getting sick (too worn down after lack of sleep this weekend I think has taken its toll).  First ride on the PT last night... I enjoyed seeing the numbers & knowing I am now on the road to training with power, but I did not feel it yesterday at all!  Was sweating like crazy and just didn't have it in me to push out a decent effort.  The numbers were a little defeating...BUT, I know things will be different once I can get outside and feel better as well.

Great training everyone has been posting... I can't seem to keep up with the inspires or the posts this go round... But y'all are all posting some great numbers, efforts, and awesome consistency!  There is gonna be some great racing by this group this year!  Keep it up!

I have access to a heated outdoor pool, that I used a lot last year... I can't seem to bring myself to use it yet this year... I have been a real wuss when it comes to the cold.  It's the getting out that just kills me!  And the shrinkage! Frightening!
I have been using the indoor pool at LA Fitness thus far, but it is not as condusive to my schedule as the other pool is... so I have only been swimming once and some or maybe twice a week.  I NEED to swim at least twice, preferrably 3x's a week... so I can make sure I stay ahead of fatty! HA!

Happy Hump Day Y'all!  I'll check back when I can...  Y'all keep rockin' it!

Emmanem - 2010-02-09 6:03 PM Apparently for the tri in May it will be wetsuit legal and apparently the lake never gets to be too warm so I'm going to have to start looking for a wetsuit.

kcarroll - 2010-02-10 1:43 PM We are getting hammered with snow today.  No way I could make it into the office, so I've been working from home.  Today was planned to be a run day, but that wasn't happening so I went snow shoeing instead.  What a workout.  Ave HR 157 (usually 164-167 when I run Z3) and max of 175.  Here's a pic from my travels.

kcarroll - 2010-02-10 3:43 PM We are getting hammered with snow today.  No way I could make it into the office, so I've been working from home.  Today was planned to be a run day, but that wasn't happening so I went snow shoeing instead.  What a workout.  Ave HR 157 (usually 164-167 when I run Z3) and max of 175.  Here's a pic from my travels.

kjivie - 2010-02-10 9:09 PMI am jealous.  All of our snow is almost melted, but it is still freaking freezing.  If its gonna be cold we might as well get the snow to go with it!

kcarroll - 2010-02-10 4:43 PMWe are getting hammered with snow today.  No way I could make it into the office, so I've been working from home.  Today was planned to be a run day, but that wasn't happening so I went snow shoeing instead.  What a workout.  Ave HR 157 (usually 164-167 when I run Z3) and max of 175.  Here's a pic from my travels.

Newtons1st - 2010-02-11 6:15 AM Woke up with a few inches of snow here in Dallas. Amazing the roads werent too bad. A few inches here is like a few feet to the northeners.

Anyways Happy Friday all!!! Well at least it is for me. Not sure how I will be flying out tomorrow. Plane leaves at 6:30 am and I will have to leave the house around 3:00 to get there due to weather. Then I am sure my flight will be delayed.

bzgl40 - 2010-02-11 8:48 AMQuestion for the group:  Anyone know of good snack food that is high in protein?  My protein intake is no where near what it should be.  My meals are sufficient.  It use to be a lot higher but as I eat more (golfpro is making me) I find that my snacks are all carbs carbs carbs and it's messing with my totals.  I tend to enter my 3 main meals early in the day so I can see what the ratios are then I start eating my snacks and I see the ratios go way down.

It should be noted that I am vegetarian and I tend to try and stay away from dairy products as they mess with my stomach a bit.  I eat soy yogurt and almonds now, but then I start getting into bars and thinks.  I don't like protein bars as I find the after taste horrible.  I haven't found one yet that I have liked (plus I want to stay away from the $2 bars if I can help it)

bzgl40 - 2010-02-11 8:48 AM Question for the group:  Anyone know of good snack food that is high in protein?  My protein intake is no where near what it should be.  My meals are sufficient.  It use to be a lot higher but as I eat more (golfpro is making me) I find that my snacks are all carbs carbs carbs and it's messing with my totals.  I tend to enter my 3 main meals early in the day so I can see what the ratios are then I start eating my snacks and I see the ratios go way down.

It should be noted that I am vegetarian and I tend to try and stay away from dairy products as they mess with my stomach a bit.  I eat soy yogurt and almonds now, but then I start getting into bars and thinks.  I don't like protein bars as I find the after taste horrible.  I haven't found one yet that I have liked (plus I want to stay away from the $2 bars if I can help it)