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scotty930 - 2010-09-20 12:20 PM So I had Ironman Branson 70.3 this weekend. I am going to say that I come from a flat state, where if i do a 1000 feet of ascending and descending, I consider that my hill work out ride! This bike course had 7000 feet of ascending and descending and I could tell you it was tough. There was not a flat stretch on this ride at all. It was either up or down the whole way. Overall I was happy with my time, 5:56:06. My swim was good, bike was faster than Kansas, and my run was  a little slower, but I was expecting that after the hills on the course. My time was only 7 minutes off of kansas 70.3 time, so I think overall my training was quite well for this race. My race report will follow here shortly.

scotty930 - 2010-09-20 12:20 PM So I had Ironman Branson 70.3 this weekend. I am going to say that I come from a flat state, where if i do a 1000 feet of ascending and descending, I consider that my hill work out ride! This bike course had 7000 feet of ascending and descending and I could tell you it was tough. There was not a flat stretch on this ride at all. It was either up or down the whole way. Overall I was happy with my time, 5:56:06. My swim was good, bike was faster than Kansas, and my run was  a little slower, but I was expecting that after the hills on the course. My time was only 7 minutes off of kansas 70.3 time, so I think overall my training was quite well for this race. My race report will follow here shortly.

scotty930 - 2010-09-20 10:20 AM So I had Ironman Branson 70.3 this weekend. I am going to say that I come from a flat state, where if i do a 1000 feet of ascending and descending, I consider that my hill work out ride! This bike course had 7000 feet of ascending and descending and I could tell you it was tough. There was not a flat stretch on this ride at all. It was either up or down the whole way. Overall I was happy with my time, 5:56:06. My swim was good, bike was faster than Kansas, and my run was  a little slower, but I was expecting that after the hills on the course. My time was only 7 minutes off of kansas 70.3 time, so I think overall my training was quite well for this race. My race report will follow here shortly.

QueenZipp - 2010-09-23 9:11 AM Doc took away the boot and I am in a neoprene calf sleeve now.  So far so good......Going easy.  Doc signed off (or should I say blew me off??).  All decisions aer between PT and myself now.  Good thing my PT talks to me openly.

QueenZipp - 2010-09-23 9:39 PM I got permission to get on the trainer tonight after moving my cleats back as much as I could.  I could do 15 minutes if no pain, called it at 10 cause the medial aspect was tight.    Twas wonderful until the tightness started.

disturbed275 - 2010-09-24 6:23 AM

I'm glad you were able to get out of the boot and on the bike, if only for a bit.  Sorry your doctor was an uncaring twit, but at least it sounds like you've got a great PT that will get you going again.  

QueenZipp - 2010-09-23 9:39 PM I got permission to get on the trainer tonight after moving my cleats back as much as I could.  I could do 15 minutes if no pain, called it at 10 cause the medial aspect was tight.    Twas wonderful until the tightness started.

scotty930 - 2010-09-27 2:26 PM I was wondering if any body knew of or had any links to any run form drills? Thanks in advance.

scotty930 - 2010-09-27 2:26 PM I was wondering if any body knew of or had any links to any run form drills? Thanks in advance.

QueenZipp - 2010-09-30 5:27 PM Been a disappointing week with my leg.  I put myself back in the boot.  It was getting to the point that I was canceling activities cause it hurt so much.
All this while doing only what he allowed.  It's more than frustrating, but I really trust the PT guy.

carrie639 - 2010-10-07 9:09 PM What do you guys all use for drinks in training and races?  I have been using WAR (Workout Anabolic Recovery) and it is good for muscle recovery, but I am not sure if it is the best for endurance.

I have tried alot of Heed flavors, but what do people think?  What about endurance Gatorade?

disturbed275 - 2010-09-30 6:10 PM

Well, I don't do any running drills, but maybe I should.  Here's a couple of links:

link1

link2

#2 has video demonstration.  Again, I haven't done these so I can't speak on how beneficial they are

bar92 - 2010-09-28 10:55 AM

When I train with Team in Training and have a run coach, we do some drills before we run:  grapevine, high knees (skips), butt kicks, run backwards, side to side, etc.  Don't know if this is what you are looking for or not as they aren't necessarily "form" drills.

I've also had seasons where they mentioned doing the following to help prevent injury:  Walk on tip-toes, walk on heels, walk on inside of feet, walk on outside of foot.  These are for short distances, but it helps strengthen some of those muscles and ligaments and can help prevent injury. 

Again, not sure if this is what you are looking for.  Sorry if it's not. 

QueenZipp - 2010-09-30 7:27 PM Been a disappointing week with my leg.  I put myself back in the boot.  It was getting to the point that I was canceling activities cause it hurt so much.
All this while doing only what he allowed.  It's more than frustrating, but I really trust the PT guy.

carrie639 - 2010-10-07 9:09 PM What do you guys all use for drinks in training and races?  I have been using WAR (Workout Anabolic Recovery) and it is good for muscle recovery, but I am not sure if it is the best for endurance.

I have tried alot of Heed flavors, but what do people think?  What about endurance Gatorade?