McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 75)

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this one shoud work,

Congratulations on your race...

That's very cool!

McFuzz - Awesome race this weekend!  It's always nice to go in with a hopeful time and just destroy it!!! : )  Great job!

Corncob - You had a great race too!  And you're not sore which makes you 'bi-winning' ; )  Awesome job!

***** HOLY COW, MIKE YOUR FINAL RACE TIME WAS AWESOME!!! *****

I think I need a spring break

LBS ruined the bars because I told them to cut the bars down to fit her while we were there for the fitting.  They were like 4 inches too long so the were no good the way they were.  When they took the bar end shifters out, and cut down the bars, the inside diameter was different in the middle of the bar than it was at then ends, so the shifters would not go back in.  Not really their fault, was gonna have to buy new ones anyways, so no huge loss (got a used set in the correct size for $50)

I will tell you this, sure made me sweat when I was cutting my Zipp aero bars down the next day, that's for sure.  Lucky it all worked out fine on my bike.

 Iceman, or someone had a link to a site with good pool workouts... would you mind reposting? High time I stop neglecting the pool.

 I'm not sore which is like, weird...but I am limping around from this GIANT blister.

THANK YOU WONDERFUL McFUZZIES for all your kind words of support!!!

I am not sure if this is the one you are thinking of, but I use it all the time and is the best site that I have found. 

http://www.swimplan.com/

Hope your blister gets better!

McFuzz & corncub - Congrats on your races!  You both did awesome!

Last week went pretty well for me.  I did miss one swim and my long run was cut short but otherwise I did all my planned workouts.  The long run got cut because I spent most Sunday volunteering at a trail half marathon.  It was a great experience (I love volunteering at races, especially ones I want to do myself).  I'm about 95% convinced that I'm going to try this race next year even though I've never run trails.  It's something I'd like to try and having a goal trail race might be just what I need to start.  The parks department does a trail series every fall so I'll probably do a couple of those also. 

I started back with the strength training last night (we'll see how long it lasts this time).  There's really no reason for me not to do it.  We have a weight bench and some light weights and other stuff in the basement, it's just not something I really enjoy doing so I have to force myself into it. 

I hope everyone has a great week!

A good quick explanation of HR zones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mSRDt5XDCg&feature=player_embedded#at=163

OK, so on my first week back after being lazy for a couple weeks I have completed a 50min. run which was pretty horrible feeling.  After the first 20min. I started to feel so heavy and my joints/hips felt a bit stiff.  I stretched pretty good when I got home and about an hour after the run I felt great.  So today I had my first brick after no workouts for awhile and did a 60min. bike and 30min. swim.  The bike was fine but getting back in the pool was very intimidating (almost didn't even go).  But I went anyway and worked my way through a very slow swim workout.  Dissapointed that my swimming has suffered so much in just a few weeks of not doing it.  Good lesson learned I guess.  Anyway, enough of the negative because on the up side I'm back and I've completed some good workouts.  On to the rest of the week.

Hope everyone else is having a successful week as well!

                                     **** McFuzzies ****

Help, my somethin'er other hurts, and I'm not happy about it!

I don't know what it's called, but it's the muscle in my right calf area. (In the back) I noticed it yesterday after my bike ride.  It acted up a bit tonight during my swim. 

My concern is I have a decent run tomorrow, and I'm not sure how it will feel after that.  I think I'm just gonna take some ibuprofen before I run and hope for the best.  What do you think?

Other than saying it's your calf muscle, I'm not sure what could be hurting!  I am one who tends to run through discomfort, but you must be careful that you are not injured and risk further injury.  Generally, if you have to take pain relievers to get through a workout, you probably shouldn't do the workout.  Also, be careful taking ibuprofen before any hard workout as it can interfere with your kidneys' function.  Ibuprofen is processed through the kidneys which are already working hard during a long run and when you get dehydrated they work even harder.  Adding ibuprofen can damage your kidneys.  This is one of the reasons marathons that provide a pain reliever on the course provides tylenol.

Heal quickly,

Ann-Marie

Awesome site thanks for sharing...I hope all is going well with you.

Gastrocnemius is the muscle in the large part of your calf.  Solieus runs along the bottom-edge.  (Thank you wikipedia.)  If you've had muscle cramps, the soreness may be a result of the cramp.  Seems as though calves are some of the first to cramp.  You might try increasing potassium rich foods (banana, raisins) to minimize cramping and the discomfort.  (Could be electrolyte loss with the suddenly warm temps this week. ) 

I've highlighted part of Ann-Marie's response.  Ibuprofen can cause problems with your kidneys.  Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause problems with your liver.  There are studies concluding neither is good for endurance athletes during a hard exertion.  Oh...yea...stay away from the Naproxen (Aleve) as well...

Hello team,

am less than a week away from marathon. It is going to be a beautiful experience. I enjoy being surrounded by people who know they are Champions. The Champions who know it press past, failure, fear, doubt, obstacles, and anxiety to realize their dreams. They put in the painful hours, the hard work and they forgo instant gratification in order to experience ultimate satisfaction.

Then of course there are the Champions that haven't realized it yet. They are too afraid to fail, they are still controlled by emotions and notions, that tell them that they cannot do it. They cling to excuses and settle for less, unaware of all the greatness that wants to erupt from within. My prayer ,for those who do not know that they are Champions, is that they will open up their eyes before the time meter on life expires. May they share all of their greatness with the rest of us. My prayer for those who know they are Champions is that they will continue to improve, discover and become.

Life really is like a marathon, we each have our own race to run. Our own challenges to overcome. We have to discover what techniques work best and which do not. Some will finish the race, others will drop out, some will stand on the sideline cheering and others will simply dream about it and never get started.

Run your own race people, never give up on your dreams,and don't let anyone snatch your hope. You will always be a Champion whether you realize it or not.

.....Realize it!

The wetsuit is easier to put on and take off when you are wet! 

For me, wiggling into the wetsuit is my pre-race "warm-up" 

Being wet helps.  Also using Body Glide on places where it is especially tight like wrists and legs helps quite a bit.  Hate them, love them.  Thinking about getting a sleeveless because I hate the arms so much.  Also, I get so hot in mine with sleeves.  Overheating in the water with no way to vent is not a happy time.