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Hello all...how about us posting our own tricks of the trade for kicks and giggles???

 Me:

- A little cornstarch in the cycling shorts = helluva lot less irritation (my Dr recommended it and it works really well).

- My favorite recovery drink = a smoothie.  One cup milk (I use omega 3 fortified soymilk), 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (sometimes I like a little more =) ), 3 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 FROZEN ripe banana (I usually buy a bunch and wait 4 or 5 days and then freeze them).  Thow all in a blender and enjoy.  I put 2 tablespoons of wheat germ in it too.

That's interesting.  Never thought of that.  I use Gold Bond if I use anything.

I'll have to try that recipe.  I like to whip up a smoothie after a hard workout, especially when it is warmer out.  I use about 6 oz of either orange or pineapple juice, some frozen berries, half of a banana (frozen if I remember to freeze them) about a cup of low fat yogurt, a scoop of whey protien, and about a dozen ice cubes.  Sometimes I will substitute frozen peaches for the beries.

Another couple of training tips that I have picked up from others:

For trainer rides if you don't have a planned workout.  While watching TV, take the cadence to over 100 rpm during the commercials.  110 if you can do it for that long without losing form.  An alternative to this is to shift to a hard gear and do simulated standing hill climbs during the commercials.

For running outside, I have a tendancy to zone out and fall into an easier pace if I am not paying attention.  On days that I am supposed to be working the harder paces, I have a play list on my Ipod that alternates between songs with a high beat per minute and slower bpm.  Something that will push my paces up to Z3/4 or 7 min/mile for me, and then drop back into Z1/Z2,  mid to high 9 min/mile for me. 

I think that one of the toughest things a new runner or cyclist has to learn is proper pacing.  For me it is especially tough on the bike, I find it to easy to fall into a social ride pace.  These 3 or 4 minute hard intervals I find easier than focusing on a watch for a prescribed time, with more than adequate recovery between intervals.

As a warning, before pushing the pace while running, you need to have a good solid base or you will risk injury.

I love smoothies, but not as a recovery drink.  My preference is cranberry juice.  High in calories and carbs.  No fat.  If you don't care for the taste add a splash of orange juice to tone it down.  If you still don't like the taste, add a shot or two of vodka. 

The way I make smoothies (Non fat milk, banana, strawberries, Activa yogurt, whey protein) they carry about 350 calories per 8oz, 50 g carbs, and 4 g fat.  Eat a banana along with the cranberry juice and you're there, but it's much easier to prepare and transport.

You BRAG!!!!  Yea dad!!!  That's awesome.  Brag, love, encourage.

 Wow, thats great.  You must be very proud of her.  I'm sure its hard to not have her take advantage of a full ride but you are right, if they aren't happy then there is no point. 

Brag away!!!  Awesome times and great progress!!!

Glad to hear that is nothing serious.

Nothing wrong with taking a step back with the goal of improving in the long run.

Craig.. congrats.  You must be a proud papa!

Well this is day 2 on the prednisone and the back/leg is much better.  Still not 100% gone but i'd say it's don to 25% of what it has been the last month.  Kicking myself for waiting this long to see the dotor.  I'm not one for prescription medication but damn.. wish I had know about this stuff a while back.

He told me no running or cycling for another few weeks.  Swiming is OK however.  I'm just glad to be (aklmost) rid of the LITERAL pain in the butt...

Congratulations!!  That's great news.  I'm glad you're on the mend.

I'm glad to hear that the treatment is working! I'm sure the PT will really speed the recovery up!

Another Monday folks and we are a little more than halfway through January!

How is everyone's month going so far?  Better than expected?

I know injury and illness has slowed a couple of us down, but that happens.

Awesome!!!  Great job on the PR!  That had to be exciting finishing with with female winner!

You are right, a well run event sure makes the experience more enjoyable!

 Congrats on the PR.  Great race.  You deserve a rest day after that. 

BTW Ken, Congrats to your Steelers. 

Should be a good Superbowl, dynamic offense against a great defense.  Arizona has surprised me, they look very good. 

They certainly have been a surprise!  I have bet against them every week since the playoffs started.  Yesterday was the first time this season that I sat and watched an entire game.  Larry Fitzgerald is impressive!

I've been trying to convince the wife to get a couple of tickets on e-bay and go to the game.  I think I have a better chance of winning IMLP this summer!

Nice job Wayne!

 I just got done watching the inauguration during a little ride on the trainer.  So, I had had left shoulder pain (in the front) since the end of December.  I was certain that it was my swimming so I adjusted my stroke which helped a little.  But, today it dawned on me that it might be the bike.  I had adjusted the seat thinking the slant would make my derrier more comfy but the extra body weight on my shoulders hurts WAY worse then any problems I've had from the seat.  I'm back to a level seat and have my fingers crossed that this helps because MAN it was bad today.  Getting in the water tonight just for yardage.  Nothing strenuous.

Just when we thought we've got our work cut out for us...

 www.rowforhope.com

 Paul is a buddy of ours who is rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.  Pretty impressive!