Work your Weakness aka "Hey, Mike, STFU!" Challenge (Page 3)

I spit my coffee out when I saw that.  The picture and the play-by-play.  :-)

My weakness is slowly getting back to its form.  I ran a 1:32:40 half (posted in JD thread for a little more detail).  Seeing that my plan is working I'm going to keep at it until my full marathon in January!

Yay Pam!  Welcome

And heck yeah that's an awesome day.  Strong work!

I did a great job working my weakness yesterday (my inured leg) in that I spent eight hours sitting on my butt watching Kona.  Nice.  I did take some ibuprofen, so there's that;)

Actually, I learned a ton yesterday watching the race, listening to the commentators, following threads and asking questions.  Although I didn't specifically do something for my leg, I really do feel like I learned a lot that can help me race better next season.

I have such a crush on Mirinda Carfrae.  She's lovely in every way.

Originally posted by switch

Originally posted by msteiner

My weakness is slowly getting back to its form.  I ran a 1:32:40 half (posted in JD thread for a little more detail).  Seeing that my plan is working I'm going to keep at it until my full marathon in January!

This is a great time   So can you share with this group how you're specifically going to be "working your weakness" Matt?

 

For now it's mostly base, base, and more base.  I'm training for a "fast" marathon to get me the volume I need whenever  I get back to focusing on tri season.  I'm slowing back to adding some trainer sessions, so I can get used to the idea of running 30-40 mile weeks while still getting the swim and bike work that I'll need.

Last season the run became more of an afterthought in training, and I can't let that happen again next season.

I LOVE Feetures socks! So, you're dealing with PF? Been there. FWIW, the one thing that made a big difference for me was wearing the "boot" at night to keep the ankle/foot in a dorsiflexed position. ymmv

Challenge goals: I am finishing up day two of no ice-cream. Meals this weekend were pretty healthy. As for activity...some ST/glute work on Friday and then pilates on Sat. I'm also running...mostly easy and nothing long. Hope everyone had a good weekend. 

I'm working on my weakness today by swimming and letting the legs rest.  Starting to get past soreness, but Mondays are active recovery days for me, so I'm taking it!

Welcome to both Scott and Elena!  Nice to have you with us :)

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Yesterday I worked my weakness (leg injury) by trying my first run in 6 days.  I took it very easy and kept it short.  I felt zero pain when I started.   I could "feel it" a little during the run and afterward, but it wasn't necessarily pain, just a feeling that it was there. 

Actually,  I'll put this out to the group, this same leg feels like it's on the verge of a charlie horse almost all of the time.  Though I rarely actually get one, I wonder if the guarding I do is exacerbating the injury.  I'm going to try to do some reading about that today, and see what I can find out.  Meanwhile, it's ibuprofen and elevation and a hard swim planned for lunch :)

Alright, I got my core strength in this morning and will do my abductor stuff tonight.

Over the weekend I couldn't really address the functional strength supplements as I had two races. The first race very much was inline with my strength goals: STRENGTH

and then the second race was more of a mental strength and running through fatigue: MENTAL STRENGTH

But now I am getting right back to everything, to keep strong through cross country season.

Nice racing...holy sheet, a 10K PR on the 2nd day of back-to-back.

Aw thanks. It might not sound like it, but the first race was a much better effort. I've just never really given a 10K an uninhibited effort, so that PR is a little flimsy. But hey, I'll take it!

Originally posted by EV3110 Ok. Hi. I'm in! Last challenge: Septembers Running Challenge. Eeerrr, which I rarely posted my progress. Don't judge. :D but for the record I *had* been running- just not posting. Half Mary next week. So Weakness: holy crap. Plenty, but we'll start with core. Always neglect it. And yep, it shows. So I began a class at my local boxing gym (I don't do the boxing)-It's a "core" class. Tons of ab- work & plyo using weighted balls and body weight. Addictive! & So fun. I went 3x last week. OMG. Sore. Wow. Everywhere. Goal: 5 days of core work. Would love to continue w 3 days doing core class. The other two days Im on my own for dedicated ab -work: crunches, planks, hanging knee-ups, around the world BT video. Say at least 10 min?..That seems like a long time. I'll work up to 10 minutes...! We good? Am I in? :D

Hello Elena, and welcome!!! Lots of good stuff here. Keep us posted.

Getting back to running today.  I'm moving my speed day to tomorrow, so that I can train with my teammates some (proud member of Team Honeybadger!).

A touch sore from the races this weekend but overall feeling great! My hip flexor/ITB irritation is totally gone. I guess I just needed some fast running.

Back at the strength workouts:

Core- Plank, Pull-Up, Flexed Arm Hangs

Legs- Step-Ups, Abductors, Clam Shells