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DAVE -

Cool beans to be #2 in the country, even for a short time only.  And to think that we knew you when!

How did you end up placing in that indoor tri about a month agao?  I tried a few times to get the results, and couldn't........and then forgoot until now.  oops!

JEFF -

I got it, the line about a "slice" of tri life.  Not bad at all!

More later.

Results from the Westin Indoor Tri I did.

500 yd pool swim, 4 miles on Airdyne bike, and 2 miles on treadmill.

RR: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=468070

Thiscould be your claim to fame! We have some really short sprint type races here in the early season. I might try some this year just for fun and motivation. Have you worked out your 2013 race schedule?

I'm not sure where the link came from???

I'm going to be out of town 12/9-12. I know my plans won't change but I know yours are more fluid

Let me know if you'll be in my area before the 9th or after the 12th.

Happy travels!

Johanne

JHANNE -

S sad!

As it stands, we will be in Nevada City from evening of the 7th through Sunday afternoon, and then to Bay Area through Tuesady, then to Monterey and environs on Wednesday.  We have to be in L.A. by 6 p.m. on Thursday, so.............

Will you be back sometime on the 12th, as in the evening, maybe?  That might work, otherwise it can maybe wait until later in the winter (possibility) or April/May.

Waaaaaahhhhh? 

My other issue has been waves of nausea for almost two weeks.  The funny thing was I went to bed Friday with nausea and woke up Saturday with a sore shoulder but no nausea (so far).

As for the shoulder, It has progressed to "frozen" overnight.  I can't flex or abduct my left shldr and my extension is only a little better.  Yesterday the whole shldr complex was sore with some sharpness to it as well.  Today even my clavicle is aching like it is dislocated and needs to be "manipulated" but the main pain seems to be more in the bicipital tendon.  Kind of a whole mixed bag.  Just now its not hurting but if I move it I get an instant sharp jab.  I didn't think I was pushing myself so hard in the pool but I can't imagine what else I might have done to it.

I need to deal with this fairly quickly.  I don't want a truly frozen shldr.  I'll probably pass on swimming tomorrow but I don't want to stop for long.

We've been having a really mild November and start to December so far.  Not much snow either.  I actually like snow I just wish "they" could make it not land on the roads and sidewalks.  What I love the very most about winter is a full moon on a clear cold night.  Every winter up north I'd look forward to the full moon nights. 

GEORGE -

I'm just heading off, but for now:  look up shoulder impingement, and also read about the acromium arch.   (Spelling on acromium might not be right, but it'll show up, correctly spelled, on any illustration of a shoulder.)

My impingement has discomfort all over the place, although usaully not all at once.  It could be top, or the clavicle, or the scapula, or the deltoid and down towards the elbow.  It was a regular "fun house of horrors".  Consistent was the discomfort when lifting the arm up, as it putting on a buttonless shirt; and, of course, freestyle was out of the question.

Gotta go, see you later!

Johanne - I have a couple of fixed points in my schedule now mostly due to discounted entry fees:

May - Pittsburgh Marathon

July - Pittsburgh Triathlon Olympic

August - Rock N' Roll Half Marathon

Still toying around with some other ideas.

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I'm heading off tomorrow for two weeks in California, getting bnack on the 16th or 17th.  I will try to check in here, but can't make any promises; it'll depend on motels having guest desktops.

JEFF and TRINA!!   Best of grand fortunes at Dallas Marathon!!!   Much mojo will be coming your way, and I look forward to hearing your stories.  Pace wisely, don't scrimp on hydration and nutrition!

JOHANNE - Maybe PM me a number....just in case our plans shift again??

All of you -- stay healthy, and don't let all the pre-holiday folderol wear you down. 

Hugs and kisses all around!

I did the same thing on a couple races so far. Couldn't pass up the discount

Your marathon is going to come up quick!

Mighty Mojos

Well, Steve warned me about trail running and the risk of injury but ...

All was going well as I ran on trails covered with wet leaves until I came to two logs that had fallen across the trail. I cleared the first and rolled my ankle after the second. There was a sickening pop and then numbness followed by pain. I wasn't sure what would happen when I tried to put weight back on, but I was able to walk out. I felt ok enough to try to jog a little but it was pretty painful so I walked.

I went home and immediately iced it and took some advil and tylenol. I wore tight socks to bed to try to prevent swelling. I woke up this morning and figured my ankle would be huge and purple. It is swollen but not too badly. The pain is minimal but don't think I'll go running tonight. I rode a stationary bike and was ok. I have a 5k race on Sunday afternoon so looks like I may be fine by then. Dodged a bullet.

DOUG -

You and ANNE and maybe TRINA need to set up a support group for recalcitrant trail runners!  Anyhow, I am relieved that it has seemed to have gotten much better and that you are still eyeing the 5km tomorrow.  Can't let Doug the Lesser steal some points from a sidelined Doug the Greater, now, can we?

Have a good 'un tomorrow!

JEFF and TRINA!

Hmmm.  Can't help but notice that there is nothing recent from either of you, so I hope training (TAPERING!!!!!) has finished well and that tomorrow will be a resounding success for you both.  It's 7:30 here, which would be 9:30 in The Big D, and that means that within 24 hours both of you will be en route to road-running glory.  Halleloo!

I'll be thinking of you two, and DOUG, from somewhere around Nevada City, CA, tomorrow.  Pace wisely!

Yes tapering-a very light week including last weekend when I did virtually nothing other than my little swim analysis. I have mostly beaten back that cold though this morning I am detecting a vague sense of "unwell". I got up to watch a local 5k-the Run Run Rudolf 5k in Sherman, chatted with some runners I know, felt a twinge of jealousy not running what is clearly a very fast course-several sub 20 runs from guys and one woman a little older than me. My female nemesis, the lady who has an annoying habit of passing me within the last 100 yards did under 21. But that was fun though I began to feel a chill-didn't quite dress right for standing around. The air is cool, mid 50's but moist making it seem cooler. We are staring down an artic cold front due Sunday afternoon.

Yesterday I got away from work and headed downtown for packet pickup-that saved me a  trip to Dallas today. It also confirmed my choice of taking the DART light rail from Plano to the start instead of parking in Dallas and driving myself out of Dallas when it is over. I assume Trina is staying downtown or near down town, she will have an easier time.

Forecast for the start time is 61 f, 96%  humidity rain chance 10%, winds S at 12

I am taking Monday off-it will be cold with possible snow flurries by then

Just dropped in to say I'm still here.  A pretty quiet week for me.  My shoulder has gone from zero ROM and a lot of pain to 100% back to normal in 5 days so I'm really pleased with that.

I resisted the temptation of going to the pool yesterday - I figured a couple extra days of healing wouldn't hurt.  I did go to my cycling/trainer class on Thursday without any troubles with the shoulder.  I do need to get back to working because I'm gaining weight everytime I eat a cookie or my own cooking.

Jeff and Trina - I hope you both have a good time tomorrow.

Marathons may not be my sport-Pretty dissapointed with this one.

A few bright spotd

It wasn't my day, either. Don't know my exact finish time, but it's somewhere around 3:03:00, which is 3 minutes slower than Cowtown. Really disappointed, but not surprised. Just didn't feel good going into this race - some health issues that left me drained and necessitated antibiotics until Saturday, then a few of my usual race maladies - heat, humidity and hormones. Blah, blah, blah..

I like to follow negativity with something positive so I will say that I did have fun, the volunteers and spectators were awesome (especially in west Dallas), and my incredibly sweet and encouraging coach who ran the race with me is definitely a jewel. Oh, and my husband made it to the finish line on time to watch me finish!

Mojos,

Ran the last 5K of the season in my local road race series. No official results yet, but the important thing is that I finished the race after rolling my ankle last Monday.

Time wasn't too good. I hadn't run since the Monday I hurt the ankle. Took it out way too fast after the unintentional taper, then gasped and struggled the last 2.1 miles. It was 56 degrees and sprinkling so very humid, but nice for here in December.

Sounds like it was a hard run for many reasons.  Especially makes you wonder about your Garmin/Heart rate as well.  Maybe the high HR results were related to the pain you felt.  Also, if I saw anyone holding their left arm I'd ask if they're okay too. 

Anytime I hear left arm, shldr, chest and jaw pain I worry about a person's heart.  Because it went away after you ate the pretzels does make it seem more electrolyte related.  It will be interesting to hear Steve's take on your run.  I'm sure he'll have some good wisdom and some of his own "bad day" experiences.

Its a shame you missed the snow. 

Sorry about your tough day.  I can appreciate things just not coming together the way they're supposed to.  Three minutes slower isn't too bad a result - maybe just a bit more uphill than Cowtown?  Next year...

Good job on hanging in with your ankle complaining.  Considering you injured your ankle any finish is a good one.