Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED (Page 83)

Originally posted by DaveL



I grew up swimming in Lake Huron, I dont think that lake ever gets very warm.

Originally posted by dcon

The Oly is an interesting little race. Normally you swim, run 1.5 km to the bike, bike 38.3km, run 10km. They substituted a 3km run for the swim. They do the mini-run because there is a major road that the police won't block for the bikes. We end up running up and over a little overpass to get across the major road. They take the mini-run distance out of the bike, but 1.5 + 38.3 is not 40 (and 3 + 1.5 is not 4.3) so I can only guess they add in the length of the bike transition and the run from the water up to the run transition. Anyway, race report to follow once they publish the race results. I am quite happy with the times considering the weather and the fact that I did not run while I was doing the bike tour. Times are estimates based on my garmin data.

Originally posted by trisuppo

Kind of have hit the doldrums from training perspective. Foot is still a mess. If no improvement in the next couple weeks all racing will be out of the question for the year. Contemplating no running for a few months and a real focus on Phys Therapy for the foot. I have to get past this Plantar Fascitis so I can train effectively. Goal would be to then focus solely on biking and swimming.

Originally posted by dgconner154



Mitch I came across this posterior chain stretching routine the other day. Usually PF is caused by tightness further up the chain so maybe this will help. I'm curious to try the one where you sit on a chair with a lacrosse ball under a tight spot in your hammy and raise and lower your leg - it looks painful but awesome.

http://www.functionalpatterns.com/tight-hamstrings-stretching-routi...

Originally posted by markz

Hi guys, it's been a while since I visited here, my apologies. Between extra work, family and other events that seemed to have piled up recently I was just too distracted.
The big Kokoda ultra I was concentrating on is done now and the pressure is gone. We have managed to complete that gruelling 96k mountain trail in 25:30' losing one team member and injuring one of the girls. The weather was cold, close to 0c with frost on the ground, warmer during the day and very windy on top of the mountains. I don't know what to think about the whole ordeal, it was the hardest thing I've done so far, take IM instead anytime (provided I do it slowly of course...). The young 18yo guy we recruited towards the end was a big risk, we had no idea what kind of training he's done and what his motivation was. After about 25k he was done and we had to slowly drag him to the next checkpoint weaving and practically passing out. Somewhere after the first half one of the other remaining team mates developed a very painful knee and was in severe pain on every descent. Somehow she pushed herself to the end, but one of the medics on course wasn't happy about it and mentioned surgery.
Still, it was a fantastic experience for me, totally unknown territory and am very happy to have finished in one piece and good spirits!

I think I have to take a break now from the disciplined training and enjoy some fun bike rides, kayak and other things.

Originally posted by markz

Hi guys, it's been a while since I visited here, my apologies. Between extra work, family and other events that seemed to have piled up recently I was just too distracted.
The big Kokoda ultra I was concentrating on is done now and the pressure is gone. We have managed to complete that gruelling 96k mountain trail in 25:30' losing one team member and injuring one of the girls. The weather was cold, close to 0c with frost on the ground, warmer during the day and very windy on top of the mountains. I don't know what to think about the whole ordeal, it was the hardest thing I've done so far, take IM instead anytime (provided I do it slowly of course...). The young 18yo guy we recruited towards the end was a big risk, we had no idea what kind of training he's done and what his motivation was. After about 25k he was done and we had to slowly drag him to the next checkpoint weaving and practically passing out. Somewhere after the first half one of the other remaining team mates developed a very painful knee and was in severe pain on every descent. Somehow she pushed herself to the end, but one of the medics on course wasn't happy about it and mentioned surgery.
Still, it was a fantastic experience for me, totally unknown territory and am very happy to have finished in one piece and good spirits!

I think I have to take a break now from the disciplined training and enjoy some fun bike rides, kayak and other things.

Originally posted by markz

Hi guys, it's been a while since I visited here, my apologies. Between extra work, family and other events that seemed to have piled up recently I was just too distracted.
The big Kokoda ultra I was concentrating on is done now and the pressure is gone. We have managed to complete that gruelling 96k mountain trail in 25:30' losing one team member and injuring one of the girls. The weather was cold, close to 0c with frost on the ground, warmer during the day and very windy on top of the mountains. I don't know what to think about the whole ordeal, it was the hardest thing I've done so far, take IM instead anytime (provided I do it slowly of course...). The young 18yo guy we recruited towards the end was a big risk, we had no idea what kind of training he's done and what his motivation was. After about 25k he was done and we had to slowly drag him to the next checkpoint weaving and practically passing out. Somewhere after the first half one of the other remaining team mates developed a very painful knee and was in severe pain on every descent. Somehow she pushed herself to the end, but one of the medics on course wasn't happy about it and mentioned surgery.
Still, it was a fantastic experience for me, totally unknown territory and am very happy to have finished in one piece and good spirits!

I think I have to take a break now from the disciplined training and enjoy some fun bike rides, kayak and other things.

Originally posted by JBacarella In most years, it gets warm enough in August for my wife to swim. Generally, no it does not get warm. I am hoping with these last few days being so hot it will get to 60 deg. I just want my face to not hurt and have feeling in my hands when I swim.

Originally posted by trigabe

Hey Dave and Jim, after reading this, I promise never to complain about my swims again