McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 76)

+1 on foam rollers.  They work.  Also don't forget stretching after every workout.   Take the time.  It pays in the long run.  

+1 on the fact it could be a cramp too.  Electrolytes are a must the most you push.   Try a sports drink like Hammer Heed after the workout, not just during and/or use something like Hammer Recoverite after.  I've been using it and I thought I recovered fine before.  This really puts me in a great place. Hard bike ride last night, ready to go again right now.

Also icing right after the workout is really a good idea.  I have some of those ice packs that you can strap on places...I use a couple afterward as I sit and eat and 20 mins later I can notice a difference.

It helped me to start thinking of stretching, icing and rollers and not recovering from this workout, but preparing for the next. 

Morning all!  I had a great speed workout at the track last night.  I was scheduled to do 2x1600 at 11:31 pace (yes, that's speedwork for me ) but ended up doing them each in 11:01!  I'm very happy with that result.  It makes me feel good about my chances of setting a new PR in my 5k this weekend. 

My DD has her first track meet of the season this afternoon.  She'll be running in the 800 and the mile.  She's a little worried because her legs have been hurting some this week and she's afraid that after running the 800 she'll have trouble with the mile race.  She's also been having some trouble with her breathing.  She has a mild case of exercise-induced asthma and also when she gets nervous/worried/etc her vocal cords tend to close up which makes it even harder for her to breathe.  She had some real problems in XC season because of it, but we're hoping that since these are shorter races she'll be OK.  Any good vibes you guys could send her way, would be much appreciated!

I've got a bike ride on the schedule today but not sure if I'll get it done.  If I do, it'll probably have to be at the gym.  The temps are nice now, but a cold front is coming through and by tonight it's going to be COLD again.  It's also my DH's birthday so I may skip the workout and just spend the evening with him. 

Good job!  (Psst...don't "discount" your accomplishments...speedwork is relative, so if you were pushing like you're supposed to, take credit for it)

You can pass along this advice to her:  Focus on the positive.  She gets to run two races and she knows she'll run two races.  Once the gun goes off, she'll forget (for a minute or 6) the sore legs from earlier in the week.  Also, as part of focusing on the positive, take a couple minutes before each race to meditate and relax.  Being anxious about breathing will make her tense which will make the breathing issues more likely to show up.  She needs to banish those thoughts and replace them with calm/relaxing ones.  If it's hard to breathe, slow down, and now you can relax knowing that you've got a plan if you have a problem.  Problem solved, relax, run a good race! 

Wish DH a happy birthday.  Sometimes, family is more important than an arbitrarily scheduled training session. 

Thank you Buff  - I needed that today! Have a great taper week!

STEPH-  x2 on PAM SPRAY. Its safe to use, it wont deteriorate the wet suit material. There are a lot of step by step instructional videos on UTube about the best way to get out of a wet suit quickly. Its way easier on race day because of the adrenalin! Also, they are much more comfortable when you're horizontal swimming then when you are standing in them.

JANET- congrats on rock'n your speed sesh! Its so amazing to blow way past your expectations!!! You are going to KILL the 5K! What is your goal time to PR?

Ree-along with rolling,  I would also add some l o n g calf stretchs every day, hold a deep calf stretch for one full minute, until you feel it begin to release.

Had planned on doing a ride after work today.  Got off work and it was yucky and windy so really lost all motivation and was thinking about scrapping it all together.  McFuzz told me to just do what I could, but that might not have been enough to get me out the door.  All the way home a little voice in my head was saying "I never regret the workouts I do only the ones I don't"  I'm crediting Anne Marie for saying it in a couple of her posts so if it was someone else I apologize.  But because of that little voice I got on the bike and did a 40 minute ride and was very glad I did.

So thanks for all of the positive up beat posts.  You never know when something you say is going to come back to help keep someone motivated

Glad I could contribute something and glad it worked for you! 

Ann-Marie

Funny,

I was thinking the same this morning when the alarm clock went off at 4:30, but stayed in bed and then took the running shoes and shorts to work to stop at gym before getting home.

*** Update on my leg ***

Last night my hubby rubbed out my leg.  It felt so much better today!!  I will stretch really good, and normally do before workouts.  Must of been a fluke.  I didn't take anything today before my attempt at running. My running wasn't so hot, I've been fighting a chest cold.  That's ok, tomorrow is a new day, and like a true soldier I will continue to march on!

Since I'm going to be training so hard I went on Monday to get blood work done to check everything out.  They check Cholesterol, Kidneys, Thyroid, Heart, Sugar etc. I got my test back, and everythings good!!!  

On a side note:  We want to be prepared for our races to come, with no shocker roo's, so keep strong on your workouts! - Maria

After I put my wetsuit on, I roll up the sleeves and legs then use Glide all around my wrist and forearms as well as my calves and ankles when I want to take it off in a hurry (like during a race.)

That thing will flop off like a greased pig with a little Glide and some adrenaline.  My wetsuit is usually inside out once I get it off, but that can be fixed after the race.

Thanks for the post.  Good stuff!

Got a good swim in today.  2450 yds without feet cramps.  Very happy about that. 

One more run tomorrow, an easy one, before my race on Sunday.  And the weather looks like it may be good, too. It's been raining cats and dogs over here in California.  I hope it breaks and the sun comes out on race day.  That would really be awesome.

Good luck to everyone who has a race this weekend. 

Hey thanks for sharing some kindness, I wish you well on your race on Sunday. May you exceed all of your expectations and may you be blessed with beautiful weather.

I LOVE the rare weekends alone. I had one in the last two years and it was divineI'm taking off training today to finish a work project, tomorrow I'll bike some loops in the park and sunday its back to running

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND McFUZZIES

Good luck on your race BUFF!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Good Luck for the ones racing this weekend...

Took a extra day off today, ran and bike at gym. now cleaning up the house, laundry and dishes (so much for an extra day off :-P)

My little girl is turning 8 today so I'm ready for a party... :-)

TGIF  everyone!

I'm happy to say adios to this week as it has been crazy busy and a bit frustrating.  It is now spring break YEAH! I need a week off.  Not going anywhere, just getting stuff done at home.

Now off to do my PT exercises.

Buffed – good luck with your marathon tomorrow!!

Ecpasos – good luck with your race tomorrow too!!  Hope you get good weather for it.

Steph – sorry about the work issue.  I hope things work out for you soon. 

Kim – I envy you your weekend alone!  I’ve actually got about half the day to myself today – DH is off helping a friend and DD is volunteering with the Humane Society.  It doesn’t happen often and I’m enjoying the peace and quiet. 

DD did well at her track meet on Wednesday.  She ran 7:14 for the mile which was good for 8th place (out of 17).  Times were slow all around due to the 40+ mph winds that day.  I'm surprised some of the smaller girls didn't get knocked over, the wind was so strong.  She also ran the 4x800 relay and her team came in first!  It was a good start to the season for her. 

Well, it's snowing (I thought spring was supposed to be here?) and I have a race in the morning.  Weatherman says anywhere from 1-5" - depending on where you live - by tomorrow morning.  We'll probably be on the lower end of that.  I hope it at least melts on the roads.  I've run races in the rain before but never in snow.  I was hoping to set a new PR in this race (current PR is 30:28 set at this race last year) and if possible go under 30 min but if things are slippery I may have to abandon that idea.  I'll guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. 

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!