McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED (Page 83)

suzimmer - 2011-04-15 8:21 PM

Hi all,

  Haven't checked in for awhile.  It's been a hellish week and I'm glad it's over.  

Just a little update on the running.  Well, against all sane advice I decided to run the half marathon in St. Louis.  To my credit, as soon as we arrived at the expo I went and exchanged my marathon registration for the half because I know me and me can be pretty stubborn (read: stupid) sometimes when it comes to running.  I knew if I didn't I would be tempted to be really stupid.  Instead I was only half stupid.    I ran the 5k with my husband on Sat just to test out the leg.  Felt ok.  So....

The half and full run at the same time.  At mile 10 the half marathoners turn back and the full keep going.  I the run with one of my friends who was running the marathon.  It was pretty hot in St. Louis last weekend.  70 degrees at 6 am race day.  Due to the heat and some other factors my friend decided to do the half instead of the full, so we ran the whole thing together.  Now, my run did include some walk breaks, esp after mile 11.  Finished at 2:08:53.  Not too bad given the fact that I hadn't been running for the past 8 weeks.

Now the hard part was coming clean to my PT.  But the good thing is I didn't set myself back.

And now, I promise to be good and listen to my PT.

McFuzz - 2011-04-16 11:36 AM

Two hours I usually have just water, but I also carry some nutrition with me just in case.  I'll pack snack crackers, breakfast bars, granola bars, a bag of almonds, banana chips, sometimes a banana.  I've carried PB&J and Payday candy bars.  I do the occasional gel or powerbar and at 3 hours usually take a bottle of gatorade and a bottle of water. 

 

Thanks, when I run i don't usually take anything but water for runs lasting less then about 2.5 hrs, so it's nice to see that is about the same guideline to use for the bike and or bike-run combo.

suzimmer - 2011-04-16 12:56 PM

Regarding nutrition on the bike:

I like to use Cliff shot blocks or cliff shot. I use Cliff because it is rice based not corn and I can't eat corn.  But there are plenty of other similar products like GU etc.  I like these because they are easy to carry and easy to consume.

amd723 - 2011-04-16 4:23 PM

I wish I could use gel like products, but they don't always agree with me.  If they did, it would make life so much easier

suzimmer - 2011-04-16 12:56 PM

Regarding nutrition on the bike:

I like to use Cliff shot blocks or cliff shot. I use Cliff because it is rice based not corn and I can't eat corn.  But there are plenty of other similar products like GU etc.  I like these because they are easy to carry and easy to consume.

stephsprint - 2011-04-16 5:41 AM The accidents tend to happen to people riding alone, I've noticed. Particularly the deaths. The driver does a hit and run and the cyclist is left there. I'm also getting a smaller cell phone so I can have it with me. Anybody else feel like an outer-space creature with all the STUFF strapped aboard? Heart rate strap and giant gps watch, road ID, fuel belt, compression socks...it's a wonder I can move at all! And it's hot down here now... so it all feels rather constricting. Another first.. I canceled my golf tournament this weekend so I can run. .

amd723 - 2011-04-16 8:35 AM

You run in compression socks in Florida!  I don't know how you do it - i'm always trying to figure out what else I can take off without being arrested for indecent exposure! 

If you're looking for a nice sprint tri in Miami in August you should consider the Huntington's Disease Tr.  I think it is Aug. 1 this year.  It is on Key Biscayne.  I did it last year, it is a nice race and all proceeds go to fight the disease.  If that doesn't work for you check out the multirace website.  I've done a few of their races too (and will do more this year), they are very well run and are also on Key Biscayne. 

Happy weekend everyone!

 

Ann-Marie

 

I would run naked if I could.  Just saying..... I think the pantie runs are an AWESOME idea.  Still to much clothing, but back to the whole indecent exposure thing.  Just because I want to run naked doesn't mean others would want me to run naked. YIKES!  - Ree

stephsprint - 2011-04-18 5:37 AM It's the little footrace in Boston today! I can't seem to find where it will be on TV...I'd like to tape a little of it for inspiration. Compression socks. Yep hot. But the little shin pains are a thing of the past. I don't wear them every time I run, but I probably should. Naked running? um...nobody wants to see that. Apparently there are places where people play golf naked...might be the one place where it's an improvement over the clothes some people wear! Ew. My birthday is this Saturday so I'm doing a birthday 5k. I think I'll feel 'normal' again if I do a race. Husband and I ran on the beach yesterday, hard packed, and it was good. It's tough to stay at 2 miles, but this week I get to add some. slow slow slow. The 5k is breaking the rules, but it's my birthday! 47 geesh. I just read in one of these magazines (there are so many in my house now) that some pro-triathlete does a huge amount of his bike training on a trainer indoors! Kinda makes sense to me. I don't have a trainer, but I have a spin bike. Maybe I'll do one long ride on the weekends and do the rest of my training on the spinner. Safety. That Huningtons tri looks like a good one of they can sort out the eColi bacteria thing around key biscayne. Until then, I'll stick to the ocean! Dean K is in Indiana! He ran around the Indiana Motor Speedway yesterday! How cool is that? I went to Drake University, Home of the Drake Relays, and the Des Moines marathon does a loop around the famous Jim Duncan track. Next year I think. ;-)

IceManScott - 2011-04-18 12:16 PM

I'm sorry, think I missed it.  Where do you ladies train   ?

3 hours plus, Gu in water, Carbo Pro in Powerade, and for longer, Hammer Perpetleum

stephsprint - 2011-04-18 5:37 AM It's the little footrace in Boston today! I can't seem to find where it will be on TV...I'd like to tape a little of it for inspiration. Compression socks. Yep hot. But the little shin pains are a thing of the past. I don't wear them every time I run, but I probably should. Naked running? um...nobody wants to see that. Apparently there are places where people play golf naked...might be the one place where it's an improvement over the clothes some people wear! Ew. My birthday is this Saturday so I'm doing a birthday 5k. I think I'll feel 'normal' again if I do a race. Husband and I ran on the beach yesterday, hard packed, and it was good. It's tough to stay at 2 miles, but this week I get to add some. slow slow slow. The 5k is breaking the rules, but it's my birthday! 47 geesh. I just read in one of these magazines (there are so many in my house now) that some pro-triathlete does a huge amount of his bike training on a trainer indoors! Kinda makes sense to me. I don't have a trainer, but I have a spin bike. Maybe I'll do one long ride on the weekends and do the rest of my training on the spinner. Safety. That Huningtons tri looks like a good one of they can sort out the eColi bacteria thing around key biscayne. Until then, I'll stick to the ocean! Dean K is in Indiana! He ran around the Indiana Motor Speedway yesterday! How cool is that? I went to Drake University, Home of the Drake Relays, and the Des Moines marathon does a loop around the famous Jim Duncan track. Next year I think. ;-)

amd723 - 2011-04-16 4:23 PM

I wish I could use gel like products, but they don't always agree with me.  If they did, it would make life so much easier

Corncub - 2011-04-18 11:15 PM

suzimmer and Steph, so glad yto hear you guys are back to RUNNING! Suzinmmer< thats a pretty great 1/2 mary time with a walk to boot...

 

Steph, I'm so excited that you are doing a marathon! Thats HUGE! I've never considered even thinking of doing one, rather when I think of trying to run a marathon or train for one, it just seems very scary and BIG and I immediatly think, no way can I do that. For some reason reading that you are going to train for one made me think for a second that maybe I could do it too. Wow, just got a little rush. Still I feel a bit blocked by the whole MARATHON thing. Maybe the way I should approach it is to just train for one but not sign up for one...yet. or something. I've got a marathon block.

stephsprint - 2011-04-19 6:39 AM Well my husband did his first in January. I was the ultimate spousal support unit.. he then proceeded to do 3 in 51 days. He's hooked. I've always thought it an amazing feat. I saw people walking. I saw finishing times 7+ hours. I think if it's managed well, it can be done. I always need something to shoot for. Still need to find a local tri to be my first and there are a bunch in august/sept. My foot still hurts but not as much so why not? I have plenty of time. At least I'll find out what my limits are. Maybe it's 8.48 miles... my longest yet before injury. I doubt that though. I've learned a lot about stretching, heat and ice. What a head game, huh? FUN. All the McFuzzies should come to Miami in January and run the half or the full marathon WITH me. Just a suggestion...

suzimmer - 2011-04-19 10:08 PM

All the McFuzzies should come to Miami in January and run the half or the full marathon WITH me. Just a suggestion...

ecpasos - 2011-04-19 11:54 PM

Once you do a marathon, you feel like you can do anything.  You absolutely must work up to one.  It's not such a big deal now that I've completed a couple.

There is of course the phsysical preparation that is necessary, but the mental barrier that you break through once you've completed it is HUGE.

 

ecpasos - 2011-04-20 12:54 AM

Once you do a marathon, you feel like you can do anything.  You absolutely must work up to one.  It's not such a big deal now that I've completed a couple.

There is of course the phsysical preparation that is necessary, but the mental barrier that you break through once you've completed it is HUGE.