Writebrained/JHouse4's 2009 - Newbies Unite Group FULL (Page 9)

So this is turning into a Home Ec thread...

Yes, before I knew about that, I ruined a lot of shirts. I see that there is a Tide with Downy in it.  is it just the fabric softener sheets that wreck the wicking ability or would a liquid fabric softener in the washing machine accomplish the same? 

I am very bad at these things.

 I think any fabric softener.

BwaaaaHaaaaaaHaaaaaaa!  That is exactly what happened...I took off my WHITE underarmour shirt to find mud all over but like you said, thank goodness for bleach!

Everyone is so quiet and I refuse to let us fall to page 2!   What's on the agenda for this weekend?

Just ran 3.1 miles and did my 145 crunches...bike ride and a swim tomorrow I hope ( I really need to get to the pool, but am kind of dreading it as I haven't been in many months because I have been focused on learning how to run)

Yes I know that sounds counterintuitive most people know how to run and need to learn how to swim, but I swam competitively for 10 years and up until a year ago thought of running as a form of punishment.

But that does not make the prospect of going back to the pool any less scary.  I know for my husband that good running fitness does not translate into good swimming fitness, but what I don't know is if that is because the two aren't related or if it is because he is not an effcient swimmer.  I am hopping that it is the latter.  In that case I should be good to go, because I just need to tune up my form and hopefully all of the riding and running that I have been doing will make the aerobic part easier, but I am skeptical that this is true and fear that this trip to the pool will be humbling.  End Rant continue with your regularly scheduled weekend!

I did nothing today and have no excuse.  It was gloomy outside so I spent the day inside with my Mom.  Also trying to prove to her that I can spend a day without the computer (very hard by the way).

I'm not lazy, really, just one of those days. 

 Tomorrow will be better.  I might try and outside ride if I can sneak my husband's windstopper riding gloves out.  Otherwise I'll do another walk with maybe a little running in it.

 Hope everyone's having a good weekend.

Katie ~ That is awesome that you have a swimming background to fall back on.  I am still talking myself into getting that dang purple bar in my graph but weather and life just have not been cooperating with the outdoor pool hours!

Lara ~ I have to agree that a day without the computer is very hard!  My hubby calls me his little internet junky but it's only because once I get on at night I am on forever trying to read/update/search for all the things I thought about during the day.  Plus, I have to catch up on all my BT challenge forums ~ you know...the important things!!

Wow, VERY hard!  

 And I guess I didn't make it completely since I posted at 6 last night.

32F, foggy, wet (slightly icy from some freezing rain last night) so not good for riding.  Instead I headed down to the Riverside trail for a walk/run.  It's a paved multi-purpose trail that mostly goes through a park.  The trail was wet and there was only ice in a couple of spots where there were pools of water so it was very do-able.

 I can start by saying that my lungs are still not back to normal.  I have a bit of gunk still trying to get out of them and my sinuses.  So I didn't think I was gonna be able to do much running.  But once I warmed up and started going I felt surprisingly good.  So I kept going.  Ended up with 3 mi of mostly running (walked up the hills).  My HR was higher than normal.  I might hurt a little tomorrow but ibuprofen should take care of it.

 So I think I'll return to the training plan at least for the times.  The intensity of workouts will still be determined by my HR and how it feels.

 Have a good one.

Great to see everyone chat'n quietly amongst yourselves

Keep those workout reports coming in.....good to see.  I'm back from a long ski day.  Did the crash and burn thing on a steep.  I'm feeling it today but did manage to get some trainer time in....  Spring will be here soon, right?

John ~ can you believe I actually miss snow and skiing?  The grass is always greener, isn't it?!

Way to push it this weekend, everyone!

Guess what I did today?  Yup, I was in the pool. Can you believe it?  My hubby videotaped me and we just downloaded it to our computer...let's just say it's not pretty but I expected that.  Now I just need to keep going!   On that note, I have a question about training plans.  I am looking at starting a 12ish week tri focused training schedule mid Feb but all the training plans I've found start all 3 events out at a total beginners pace.  Does anyone have a suggestion since swimming is the only event that I'm truly a novice?  Is there a specific plan that would be more suited for where I am currently?  FYI...I just really do soooo much better when I have an actual plan to follow!  

 I had the same thing when I started my current plan.  I just kept working at my level and eventually the plan caught up to me.  Not sure if it was the right way to do it but it felt better that way.  I also noticed that even though the times were less than I was able, there were sometimes drills or intervals or such that made it harder than I would have done on my own.

We kept it going with a lively discussion of Tide with bleach!

This sport can be about mental flexibility and changing on the fly.  Don't be afraid to make changes when you deem appropriate.  Just try to do something almost EVERY day...stay consistent. 

The better you train, the luckier you'll get at race time 

Which pointed out to me that I am NOT supposed to be using dryer sheets on some of my work out stuff!

That's what I was thinking...thanks!

Holy Cow...where is everyone?  I guess that's what happens when I post later in the day ~ it's night time for you all!

I got in a 3 mile run today and expect to do stretch/strengthen tomorrow!

I'm here now.  I was upgrading the OS on the computers today so they've been off & on.

 I finally got in the pool today.  I think it's been a month or so.  My limiting factor here is just scheduling.  Most of the time I can only go on days my husband is off since there's no childcare.  But since my Mom's with us this month I can go more often. 

 I did a slow & easy 1350 yards.  It didn't feel good though.  I felt out of sync, awkward, jerky.  And the lady I was sharing the lane with couldn't seem to stay on her side.  We never collided but did brush a couple of times.  Anyway, I hoping Wednesday's swim is better.

 Tomorrow's agenda is weights & ride.

Nice job! 

Good job on the swim! I had a bizarre experience the other day with a guy who couldn't seem to stay on his side of the lane either...ick.