Ran a 10k in June (1 Viewer)

[gruecd]

Natural Selection: What type of runner are you?

I'm right in between a middle distance, and long-hauler (26 points).

Long-hauler for me, too. Duh!

Speaking of shoes, I've got a quick poll for you guys.

In terms of shoes do you:

A) Get refitted for comletely different shoes each time a pair wears out

B) Wear the same brand each time a pair wears out

C) Wear the same brand and style each time a pair wears out

I actually wear a couple different pairs of running shoes at any given time. Right now I'm rotating a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 11's and a pair of New Balance 1062's. When a given pair wears out, I generally replace it with the same shoe unless it's been discontinued, in which case I usually just buy the new model of the same shoe.By the way, I think I might've posted this in the past, but I generally buy my running shoes at the FootRx Online Store. The prices are generally pretty competitive, and you can use the coupon code preferred0200 to get 20% off your entire order. Even better, the code never expires. And if your total order (post-discount) is $100 or more, shipping is free.

Oh yeah, gonna head out later for a relatively easy 45-minute run. Not too bad out there (10°F, wind chill -4°F), so hopefully I can tough it out!

 

[prosopis]

I did day 2 of week 1 on the cp25k program. No cheating this time. I shaved a lot of time off of my two miles. I did it in 22 mins. Last week before getting my shoes I was doing it in 30 mins. Since I did my 2 miles faster then usual I kept going. I am not sure but I did somewhere between an extra 1/2-1 mile? I will measure it with the car tomorrow. My calves are barking pretty good but, I feel good about it.

I am wearing Brooks Switch after some guys here pointed me in that direction.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I did day 2 of week 1 on the cp25k program. No cheating this time. I shaved a lot of time off of my two miles. I did it in 22 mins. Last week before getting my shoes I was doing it in 30 mins. Since I did my 2 miles faster then usual I kept going. I am not sure but I did somewhere between an extra 1/2-1 mile? I will measure it with the car tomorrow. My calves are barking pretty good but, I feel good about it.I am wearing Brooks Switch after some guys here pointed me in that direction.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I'm reminded how events change people into athletes, at any age!

Great Story, thanks for sharing. Are your Oxy's white or black? Mine are white, and I'm kinda wishing I'd have ordered black.

I have black. If the temp is sub 50 Saturday, I'll have the Johnny Cash, Man in Black look, with all black.

Ah, wear your Mars shirt, and they'll never notice the socks.

Too bad I left it at home. But I could see it now, as I round Cinderella Castle I am tackled by security because they think I am the love child of the "Its a Small World Ride" & "Buzz Light Years Laser Adventure"

 

[bentley]

Speaking of shoes, I've got a quick poll for you guys.In terms of shoes do you:A) Get refitted for comletely different shoes each time a pair wears outB) Wear the same brand each time a pair wears outC) Wear the same brand and style each time a pair wears outWhen I first started running I picked any old shoe off of the shelf at foot locker without any help After a little while I decided that those shoes (Nike Shox ) weren't good for running. Clearly I didn't know anything. Went to get fitted at a local running store and ended up with a pair of Brooks Trance's. Great shoes for motion control, but man were they heavy! Ran my first marathon in 4:02:30 in them. Didn't like those due to the weight and wanted a lighter shoe but still with the support. Got insurance to cover orthotic inserts and got myself refitted at the running store for Brooks Axioms. Have worn them ever since.I think I'm on my 4th pair of Axioms, I just hope they never discontinue them or I will be

I always wear New Balance. I've worn 3-4 different models. I think I like the the NB Zips best of all.

 

[BassNBrew]

Swim Total 0.00 Bike Total 87.00 Run Total 10.50 2009 Total 97.50 Like the new spreadsheet. Not a bad first week. Also got in 2 weight sessions on the legs and one upper body. No alcohol for the week and only ate natural foods. By natural I mean if the last step wasn't picking it or killing it, I didn't ingest it. This excludes one or two scoops protein powder with amino acids and creatine with a glass of milk. No real agenda here other than trying to avoid foods loaded with carbs and calories.

Wait, what are your goals exactly? How are you going to lose weight lifting weights and taking in extra protein exactly? Have you thought about consulting a professional because I doubt you are gonna hit 199 this way.

Loss the extra holiday weight from 2007. I hit 228 a couple months ago and gotten down to about 217. Beeer consumption had gotten out of hand. I completed a 1/2 adventure tri 2.5 years ago at 195. Bench pressed 415 at 205 lb years ago. Starved myself to 178 even more years ago. I think 200-205 is achievable without going to extremes. Obviously I could drop more and my biking would improve, but the clydesdale cat allows me a chance to compete on an equal footing at a natural weight. If I hit a wall I'll revisit the amount of weightlifting at that time.Goals:Win the CAT4 local sprints.Place in 3 multisport events in my categoryWin the co-ed relay at the Latta Tri6:45 Blood, Sweat, & Gears rideClimb the local mountains without a compact4:30 century ride27.25 mph 10 mi TT

 

[bentley]

Swim Total 0.00

Bike Total 87.00

Run Total 10.50

2009 Total 97.50

Like the new spreadsheet. Not a bad first week. Also got in 2 weight sessions on the legs and one upper body. No alcohol for the week and only ate natural foods. By natural I mean if the last step wasn't picking it or killing it, I didn't ingest it. This excludes one or two scoops protein powder with amino acids and creatine with a glass of milk. No real agenda here other than trying to avoid foods loaded with carbs and calories.

Wait, what are your goals exactly? How are you going to lose weight lifting weights and taking in extra protein exactly? Have you thought about consulting a professional because I doubt you are gonna hit 199 this way.

Loss the extra holiday weight from 2007. I hit 228 a couple months ago and gotten down to about 217. Beeer consumption had gotten out of hand. I completed a 1/2 adventure tri 2.5 years ago at 195. Bench pressed 415 at 205 lb years ago. Starved myself to 178 even more years ago. I think 200-205 is achievable without going to extremes. Obviously I could drop more and my biking would improve, but the clydesdale cat allows me a chance to compete on an equal footing at a natural weight. If I hit a wall I'll revisit the amount of weightlifting at that time.Goals:

Win the CAT4 local sprints.

Place in 3 multisport events in my category

Win the co-ed relay at the Latta Tri

6:45 Blood, Sweat, & Gears ride

Climb the local mountains without a compact

4:30 century ride

27.25 mph 10 mi TT

You should punch yourself in the sack for even making this statement. It's unpossible.

 

[BassNBrew]

Swim Total 0.00

Bike Total 87.00

Run Total 10.50

2009 Total 97.50

Like the new spreadsheet. Not a bad first week. Also got in 2 weight sessions on the legs and one upper body. No alcohol for the week and only ate natural foods. By natural I mean if the last step wasn't picking it or killing it, I didn't ingest it. This excludes one or two scoops protein powder with amino acids and creatine with a glass of milk. No real agenda here other than trying to avoid foods loaded with carbs and calories.

Wait, what are your goals exactly? How are you going to lose weight lifting weights and taking in extra protein exactly? Have you thought about consulting a professional because I doubt you are gonna hit 199 this way.

Loss the extra holiday weight from 2007. I hit 228 a couple months ago and gotten down to about 217. Beeer consumption had gotten out of hand. I completed a 1/2 adventure tri 2.5 years ago at 195. Bench pressed 415 at 205 lb years ago. Starved myself to 178 even more years ago. I think 200-205 is achievable without going to extremes. Obviously I could drop more and my biking would improve, but the clydesdale cat allows me a chance to compete on an equal footing at a natural weight. If I hit a wall I'll revisit the amount of weightlifting at that time.Goals:

Win the CAT4 local sprints.

Place in 3 multisport events in my category

Win the co-ed relay at the Latta Tri

6:45 Blood, Sweat, & Gears ride

Climb the local mountains without a compact

4:30 century ride

27.25 mph 10 mi TT

You should punch yourself in the sack for even making this statement. It's unpossible.

A sixer a night, 5 nights a week, as a baseline might be a little over the top. Football season and early sunsets are always a killer for me. You know the #### tastes good so why stop at one...

 

[BassNBrew]

I like Tris!!! YWIA

 

[pigskinliquors]

Speaking of shoes, I've got a quick poll for you guys.In terms of shoes do you:A) Get refitted for comletely different shoes each time a pair wears outB) Wear the same brand each time a pair wears outC) Wear the same brand and style each time a pair wears out

I have worn Asics Nimbus (80%) or Asics Cumulus (20%) almost exclusively for the past decade plus. I've tried a couple other shoes during the time, but have never worn another pair out (= they became lawn mowing shoes before their time.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I did day 2 of week 1 on the cp25k program. No cheating this time. I shaved a lot of time off of my two miles. I did it in 22 mins. Last week before getting my shoes I was doing it in 30 mins. Since I did my 2 miles faster then usual I kept going. I am not sure but I did somewhere between an extra 1/2-1 mile? I will measure it with the car tomorrow. My calves are barking pretty good but, I feel good about it.

I am wearing Brooks Switch after some guys here pointed me in that direction.

It's Oxysox time!

 

[pigskinliquors]

Too bad I left it at home. But I could see it now, as I round Cinderella Castle I am tackled by security because they think I am the love child of the "Its a Small World Ride" & "Buzz Light Years Laser Adventure"

 

[pigskinliquors]

A sixer a night, 5 nights a week, as a baseline might be a little over the top. Football season and early sunsets are always a killer for me. You know the #### tastes good so why stop at one...

Lightweight! I called that "breakfast" during my three+ week vacation

 

[pigskinliquors]

I like Tris!!! YWIA

I have a new favorite athlete: Fabienne St. Louis!bonus1

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edited to add: How not to swim in a triathlon

 

[gruecd]

I like Tris!!! YWIA

I have a new favorite athlete: Fabienne St. Louis!bonus1

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edited to add: How not to swim in a triathlon

Really? You pick her when you could pick Lokelani McMichael???

 

[pigskinliquors]

Gruecd and are now 10 days from our marathons = we finally have weather reports

Houston:

High 64

Low 42

30% chance of precipitation

Winds @ 9 mph from the NE

= humidity will most likely by high, but at those temps, it shouldn't matter

Phoenix:

High 71

Low 44

0% chance of precipitation

Winds @ 4 mph from the NE

= so far so good! Hopefully these forecasts will be close to accurate.

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My update:

I ran 5 miles with the three middle miles @ 7:11 pace. I ran the first "speed" mile right at 7:11, the second at 7:19 (pitch dark during this stretch = I couldn't see my Garmin at all until the mile ended telling me what I did) and a 7:03. I ended up right on desired time, but my HR got up to 190 during that last mile. The good news is that it dropped all the way down to 165 during the 1 mile cool down at 8:55 pace. Ideally I wouldn't have had to work too hard on this, but my body has struggled with speed over the past 8 weeks, and my extra poundage isn't making it any easier. I'm now in full taper, and instead of adding a few pounds (what I typically do) I'm hoping to somehow lose a few. I rode my bike in to work today (first ride in 5 weeks), and will try to keep my metabolism up on the bike, instead of via running. Time will tell if it works

 

[pigskinliquors]

I like Tris!!! YWIA

I have a new another favorite athlete: Fabienne St. Louis!bonus1

bonus2

bonus3

bonus4

edited to add: How not to swim in a triathlon

Really? You pick her when you could pick Lokelani Mc.Michael???

Good point. I've edited my post above. My bad.

 

[gruecd]

Phoenix:

High 71

Low 44

0% chance of precipitation

Winds @ 4 mph from the NE

I was actually obsessing over looking at this last night, and if yesterday's weather is any indication, temps should be in the mid- to upper 40s at the start at 7:40, and they should be in the upper 50's (a little warm, but not too bad) when I finish a little before 11:00.

I'll definitely be going sleeveless top and shorts. I imagine all of the Arizonans will be looking at my like I'm crazy....

 

[SFBayDuck]

I did day 2 of week 1 on the cp25k program. No cheating this time. I shaved a lot of time off of my two miles. I did it in 22 mins. Last week before getting my shoes I was doing it in 30 mins. Since I did my 2 miles faster then usual I kept going. I am not sure but I did somewhere between an extra 1/2-1 mile? I will measure it with the car tomorrow. My calves are barking pretty good but, I feel good about it.I am wearing Brooks Switch after some guys here pointed me in that direction.

I went by time instead of distance on the couch potato program, just found it so much easier than trying to figure out distances. Didn't really worry about distance at all until I was running 30 minutes straight. Also keeps you from worrying about pace, and focused just on ramping up the amount you are running without walking.Angel Island 16K for me on Sunday. Ran according to plan this past week: 8 mile moderate trail run last Sunday, my normal 5 mile trail run on Tuesday, and 4 miles on a flat path yesterday (with 1.5 miles or so in the middle run at a pretty good pace for me, mid 8:00s). Itching to run more and start getting my mileage ramped up, but decided fresh legs for the 1300 ft in elevation gain on Sunday was more important!

 

[BassNBrew]

Ran an easy 3.2 miles outdoors last night (30 miles in on the bike earlier). My time was 1.5 minutes faster than the treadmill. I worked harder on the treadmill to cover less distance according to my HRM.

 

[prosopis]

Swim Total 0.00 Bike Total 87.00 Run Total 10.50 2009 Total 97.50 Like the new spreadsheet. Not a bad first week. Also got in 2 weight sessions on the legs and one upper body. No alcohol for the week and only ate natural foods. By natural I mean if the last step wasn't picking it or killing it, I didn't ingest it. This excludes one or two scoops protein powder with amino acids and creatine with a glass of milk. No real agenda here other than trying to avoid foods loaded with carbs and calories.

Wait, what are your goals exactly? How are you going to lose weight lifting weights and taking in extra protein exactly? Have you thought about consulting a professional because I doubt you are gonna hit 199 this way.

Loss the extra holiday weight from 2007. I hit 228 a couple months ago and gotten down to about 217. Beeer consumption had gotten out of hand. I completed a 1/2 adventure tri 2.5 years ago at 195. Bench pressed 415 at 205 lb years ago. Starved myself to 178 even more years ago. I think 200-205 is achievable without going to extremes. Obviously I could drop more and my biking would improve, but the clydesdale cat allows me a chance to compete on an equal footing at a natural weight. If I hit a wall I'll revisit the amount of weightlifting at that time.Goals:Win the CAT4 local sprints.Place in 3 multisport events in my categoryWin the co-ed relay at the Latta Tri6:45 Blood, Sweat, & Gears rideClimb the local mountains without a compact4:30 century ride27.25 mph 10 mi TT

What does this mean?Climb the local mountains without a compact

 

[prosopis]

I did day 2 of week 1 on the cp25k program. No cheating this time. I shaved a lot of time off of my two miles. I did it in 22 mins. Last week before getting my shoes I was doing it in 30 mins. Since I did my 2 miles faster then usual I kept going. I am not sure but I did somewhere between an extra 1/2-1 mile? I will measure it with the car tomorrow. My calves are barking pretty good but, I feel good about it.

I am wearing Brooks Switch after some guys here pointed me in that direction.

I went by time instead of distance on the couch potato program, just found it so much easier than trying to figure out distances. Didn't really worry about distance at all until I was running 30 minutes straight. Also keeps you from worrying about pace, and focused just on ramping up the amount you are running without walking.Angel Island 16K for me on Sunday. Ran according to plan this past week: 8 mile moderate trail run last Sunday, my normal 5 mile trail run on Tuesday, and 4 miles on a flat path yesterday (with 1.5 miles or so in the middle run at a pretty good pace for me, mid 8:00s). Itching to run more and start getting my mileage ramped up, but decided fresh legs for the 1300 ft in elevation gain on Sunday was more important!

I am also concentrating on time as well. I just happen to know where 2 miles is as I run the same route from home. I just look at my watch as I pass my house. I down loaded week 1 day 3 podcast from here.http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page6/page6.html

I dont know if it is any good or not but I am hoping it is easier then looking at my watch for time. There is a podcast for the whole cp25k program there.

 

[tri-man 47]

Busy, busy, busy!

Good progress - meeka, prosopis, BnB.

Good luck on Sunday, SFDuck!!!

Early snowstorm yesterday, so I went out and ran 5 miles.

 

[prosopis]

The podcast I linked above helps. I find that much better then looking at my watch and I really dont cheat now. I finished day 3 week 1 of cp25k today. When listening to the podcast the guy says "you should not be out of breath now and if you are slow down". I am out of breath after the 60 seconds running. I do feel I recover my breath with in the 90 seconds of fast walking. I also feel like I am slapping my feet when jogging rather then a smooth motion. My question is should I repeat week 1 to improve on breathing and form or continue on to week 2?

Today I extended my 5 minute cool down walk. I did not really time it but I extended it to get 3 miles in.

Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions.

 

[bentley]

Did 11.65 miles in 1:40:36 today. Looks like I should be in good shape on my goal of breaking two hours in the half.

On a side note, is there anything better in the world than little runner girls with gigantic boobs? Actually, is there anything better in the world than little runner girls with gigantic boobs that run in a sports bra while everyone else has long sleeve shirts, stocking caps, gloves, etc.?

 

[Workhorse]

I finally broke the 5 mile barrier for the first time since straining/tearing my groin back in early December. Felt good, nice easy pace (8:45), nothing too taxing. Felt strong the whole time and this was the first run since getting hurt where the groin didn't grab or pull at all. I'm going to baby it for the next few weeks then start training to run the Atlanta ING Half Marathon in the Spring - As a warmup for my first full marathon in the Fall. Hopefully NYC...

 

[gruecd]

Busy, busy, busy!

Good progress - meeka, prosopis, BnB.

Good luck on Sunday, SFDuck!!!

+1bentley: When's the half? Which one are you doing?

Workhorse: Nice job on the 5-miler! You've gotta be super excited at the prospect of running your first marathon!

As for myself, celebrated my 32nd birthday by getting up early and playing basketball from 7-9 AM, then hopping on the treadmill for an 8-mile run. Took it pretty easy, averaging 7:52 pace, although I did run the last mile at marathon pace (7:15) just to remind my legs what it feels like.

SRD tomorrow, although I do have my b-ball league at night. Last time I'll play hoops before the race. Heading out tonight with some friends to watch the game. Should be a good time....

 

[bentley]

Busy, busy, busy!

Good progress - meeka, prosopis, BnB.

Good luck on Sunday, SFDuck!!!

+1bentley: When's the half? Which one are you doing?

Workhorse: Nice job on the 5-miler! You've gotta be super excited at the prospect of running your first marathon!

As for myself, celebrated my 32nd birthday by getting up early and playing basketball from 7-9 AM, then hopping on the treadmill for an 8-mile run. Took it pretty easy, averaging 7:52 pace, although I did run the last mile at marathon pace (7:15) just to remind my legs what it feels like.

SRD tomorrow, although I do have my b-ball league at night. Last time I'll play hoops before the race. Heading out tonight with some friends to watch the game. Should be a good time....

This one. I'm really looking forward to it. And case anyone hasn't said it recently, you're a running machine. Happy Birthday!

 

[2Young2BBald]

Disney World ½ Marathon Race Report.

I coulda PR’d the sucker if the hadn’t been so much congestion at many points throughout the course!!! A 1:49 seeding time got me in corral A, wave 1 so I am gussing if you put up a sub 2:00 in the last year, this is where you started.

I ran the first 2 miles in 19+ plus minutes fighting traffic, but was able to battle back in open space to finish in 1:52. There were quite a few jack ##### trying to run through people like they were planning on busting it here. Running Disney was very cool, but if I had to pick between here and Vegas as a destination run, Vegas blew this one away.

As for the day, getting up at 3am to arrive at Epcot at 4am was just silly and I am not sure I slept at all worrying about the alarm going off. Once there, the porta-potties gave me the first of my two opportunities to become an early nominee for the 2009 Tri-Man/Mother Theresa Man of The Year for Positive Mojo at a Running Event. My wife and I had, no lie, been waiting 40 minutes for a porta-john, in line with thousands of people. We had about 5 spots to go when a guy walked out and the door slammed and locked behind him. The line to the left and right of us were not sympathetic to our lines plight and people just stared at the door. All 5’6” of me leapt in to heroic action with the key to the rental car prying the door open MacGyver style. My wife joined in and in about five minutes and a smashed right had later we had the door open to literally humongous cheers from the 100s of folks in our line. Showing true runner class, we assumed our spot back in line and waited out turn. Walking back a very cute girl from GA yelled “instead of Team in Training, you guys are Team in Toilet” (which seemed a heck of a lot funnier at 4:50am). My second chance for Mojo happened between mile 10 & 11. Right after mile 10 they had us go up and down a series of 3 ramps to get back in to Epcot from the Magic Kingdom (which was a CRUSHER). About 20 yards or so in front of me I saw I a guy cramp up in the calf, bad. I stopped for a quick sec and asked him if some salt would help (I carry a Clif Margarita Blok, just in case I cramp). He took it and could not have thanked me enough. We rounded a hair pin curve right after and I could see him back a bit running on so I hope he finished. It would suck to come this far to run that far and not make it.

A few other highlights. I rocked-the-sox and my legs felt amazing and, I think it had aerobic benefits as well. Although it does look like I am trying to grow a cherry tomato out of the pad on my right foot from blistering. In the strangest of ironies, a runner from the Hanson/Brooks project, that sold me my Oxysox, won the men’s ½ down here. One reason in favor for coming back here is that they draw 2 women to each man for the ½. If I get a chance, I’ll have to cruise the photo pages, it was “boy” shorts galore on the girls, which are my race favorites. The Magic Kingdom was too cool with a very tight trip up main street with fans and workers lining the street up to Cinderella’s Castle (high fived the Mayor). The medal is massive, cheesy and darn cool. By the way, my wife ran the first 5K in 33-minutes to battle back to a 2:10, so it was a great day for the both of us. Now, I plan on running VERY little for the rest of January.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Busy, busy, busy!

Good progress - meeka, prosopis, BnB.

Good luck on Sunday, SFDuck!!!

+1bentley: When's the half? Which one are you doing?

Workhorse: Nice job on the 5-miler! You've gotta be super excited at the prospect of running your first marathon!

As for myself, celebrated my 32nd birthday by getting up early and playing basketball from 7-9 AM, then hopping on the treadmill for an 8-mile run. Took it pretty easy, averaging 7:52 pace, although I did run the last mile at marathon pace (7:15) just to remind my legs what it feels like.

SRD tomorrow, although I do have my b-ball league at night. Last time I'll play hoops before the race. Heading out tonight with some friends to watch the game. Should be a good time....

This one. I'm really looking forward to it. And case anyone hasn't said it recently, you're a running machine. Happy Birthday!

HAPPY B-Day gruced!!! I wish I had 32 year old legs right about now. Saw the medal for your Marathon next week and can't wait to read a report about your BQ run!Speaking of which, does RS not get the internet in MN??? If you do, I saw the ROCKSTAR medal in person at the expo down here, that thing is frigging huge, the postage had to be about $30 for that hog!

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

 

[Harris]

Disney World ½ Marathon Race Report.I coulda PR’d the sucker if the hadn’t been so much congestion at many points throughout the course!!! A 1:49 seeding time got me in corral A, wave 1 so I am gussing if you put up a sub 2:00 in the last year, this is where you started.I ran the first 2 miles in 19+ plus minutes fighting traffic, but was able to battle back in open space to finish in 1:52. There were quite a few jack ##### trying to run through people like they were planning on busting it here. Running Disney was very cool, but if I had to pick between here and Vegas as a destination run, Vegas blew this one away.As for the day, getting up at 3am to arrive at Epcot at 4am was just silly and I am not sure I slept at all worrying about the alarm going off. Once there, the porta-potties gave me the first of my two opportunities to become an early nominee for the 2009 Tri-Man/Mother Theresa Man of The Year for Positive Mojo at a Running Event. My wife and I had, no lie, been waiting 40 minutes for a porta-john, in line with thousands of people. We had about 5 spots to go when a guy walked out and the door slammed and locked behind him. The line to the left and right of us were not sympathetic to our lines plight and people just stared at the door. All 5’6” of me leapt in to heroic action with the key to the rental car prying the door open MacGyver style. My wife joined in and in about five minutes and a smashed right had later we had the door open to literally humongous cheers from the 100s of folks in our line. Showing true runner class, we assumed our spot back in line and waited out turn. Walking back a very cute girl from GA yelled “instead of Team in Training, you guys are Team in Toilet” (which seemed a heck of a lot funnier at 4:50am). My second chance for Mojo happened between mile 10 & 11. Right after mile 10 they had us go up and down a series of 3 ramps to get back in to Epcot from the Magic Kingdom (which was a CRUSHER). About 20 yards or so in front of me I saw I a guy cramp up in the calf, bad. I stopped for a quick sec and asked him if some salt would help (I carry a Clif Margarita Blok, just in case I cramp). He took it and could not have thanked me enough. We rounded a hair pin curve right after and I could see him back a bit running on so I hope he finished. It would suck to come this far to run that far and not make it.A few other highlights. I rocked-the-sox :headbang and my legs felt amazing and, I think it had aerobic benefits as well. Although it does look like I am trying to grow a cherry tomato out of the pad on my right foot from blistering. In the strangest of ironies, a runner from the Hanson/Brooks project, that sold me my Oxysox, won the men’s ½ down here. One reason in favor for coming back here is that they draw 2 women to each man for the ½. If I get a chance, I’ll have to cruise the photo pages, it was “boy” shorts galore on the girls, which are my race favorites. The Magic Kingdom was too cool with a very tight trip up main street with fans and workers lining the street up to Cinderella’s Castle (high fived the Mayor). The medal is massive, cheesy and darn cool. By the way, my wife ran the first 5K in 33-minutes to battle back to a 2:10, so it was a great day for the both of us. Now, I plan on running VERY little for the rest of January.

Nice job considering the early congestion! Props on the porta potty too!I am thinking of doing the Vegas race for '09...I can't wait.Oh and pics of hot runner chicks appreciated. TIA

 

[bentley]

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

I haven't tried anything yet. I've been fervently resisting both the gel stuff and a nylon belt to hold it and water so far to preserve my manhood, but I've decided that I need to either #### or get off the pot on both in the next week. If these bean things come in a pack, maybe I can stuff them in my pocket, take them midway through and continue to be a caveman all at the same time.Also, where does one get this stuff? Grocery store? Health food store? Running shop?

 

[2Young2BBald]

Nice job considering the early congestion! Props on the porta potty too!I am thinking of doing the Vegas race for '09...I can't wait.Oh and pics of hot runner chicks appreciated. TIA

Start looking for a cheep Elvis costume now. The Elvi get to go to a front of the line corral in Vegas. As for hot runner chicks, I am 17 years older than you so my standards may vary, but I'll try.

 

[Harris]

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

I haven't tried anything yet. I've been fervently resisting both the gel stuff and a nylon belt to hold it and water so far to preserve my manhood, but I've decided that I need to either #### or get off the pot on both in the next week. If these bean things come in a pack, maybe I can stuff them in my pocket, take them midway through and continue to be a caveman all at the same time.

I pin them to the inside of my running shorts (On the band). That way you can open them and the tops stay pinned to the shorts and you can run with less stuff bouncing around.

 

[bentley]

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

I haven't tried anything yet. I've been fervently resisting both the gel stuff and a nylon belt to hold it and water so far to preserve my manhood, but I've decided that I need to either #### or get off the pot on both in the next week. If these bean things come in a pack, maybe I can stuff them in my pocket, take them midway through and continue to be a caveman all at the same time.

I pin them to the inside of my running shorts (On the band). That way you can open them and the tops stay pinned to the shorts and you can run with less stuff bouncing around.

Just edited my earlier post. Where do you buy them? Health food store, running shop or somewhere else?

 

[Harris]

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

I haven't tried anything yet. I've been fervently resisting both the gel stuff and a nylon belt to hold it and water so far to preserve my manhood, but I've decided that I need to either #### or get off the pot on both in the next week. If these bean things come in a pack, maybe I can stuff them in my pocket, take them midway through and continue to be a caveman all at the same time.

I pin them to the inside of my running shorts (On the band). That way you can open them and the tops stay pinned to the shorts and you can run with less stuff bouncing around.

Just edited my earlier post. Where do you buy them? Health food store, running shop or somewhere else?

Any running store would have them. Some sporting goods stores around me carry them. I always go to All Star Health whenever I get supplements and stuff though. They have the best prices on everything, including GU.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Bentley, have you done any Gu, Clif Shots, Beans, etc on your training runs? If not, now is the time. You might not think you need it, but if you are going to go sub 2-hours, it'd be a good idea to eat something around mile 7 or so. I have changed from Clif Bloks to Jelly Belly Sports Beans. They aren't as "pure" as the Clif stuff, but they are much easier to eat. I pack a pack of Orange and Cherry for each run. The cherry has 5mgs of caffine, which is just what I needed today at mile 6. I skipped the orange until right after the race and it made me "right" within minutes of the finish. As I put in my race report, I also pack (1) Clif Magarita Shot in case I cramp. This saved the day during my tri as I cramped bad on the bike and this did the trick. I WAY over plan, but I study the race map and plan out where I'll drink during the entire race and I ONLY do water as you never know what they will serve. Being Disney, the served PowerAide which is sugar crap.

I haven't tried anything yet. I've been fervently resisting both the gel stuff and a nylon belt to hold it and water so far to preserve my manhood, but I've decided that I need to either #### or get off the pot on both in the next week. If these bean things come in a pack, maybe I can stuff them in my pocket, take them midway through and continue to be a caveman all at the same time.

I pin them to the inside of my running shorts (On the band). That way you can open them and the tops stay pinned to the shorts and you can run with less stuff bouncing around.

Just edited my earlier post. Where do you buy them? Health food store, running shop or somewhere else?

As stated above, any running store will have them. REI has a deal (at least by me) where if you buy 10 of any type they give you 20% off. Depending on what you are going to do with you bib for your tri, you might need a belt. You can mark up for the swim and the bike, but you are required to wear your bib for the run. I got a belt with the stretch pouch so I can have the stuff there for the run (or to haul a cell phone, iPod, etc on training runs).

 

[gruecd]

Nice job considering the early congestion! Props on the porta potty too!

I am thinking of doing the Vegas race for '09...I can't wait.

Oh and pics of hot runner chicks appreciated. TIA

What he said. Especially the bolded part. Nice job, 2Young! And Bentley, you're crazy if you think you don't need some kind of nourishment during the race. If you're worried about how you're gonna carry the stuff, just get a pair of RaceReady shorts with the mesh pockets in the packet. Problem solved.

Most races tell you on their website what type of energy drink they use. For example, for my race next weekend, they're using tropical flavored Cytomax. I've never had the stuff before, and my first reaction was , so I actually sought out a place that carries the stuff (a half-hour away), and I went and bought some. No way in hell was I going to "experiment" on race day. Fortunately, it wasn't half bad. I'll alternate between water and Cytomax during the race, and I'll take a Gu every four miles or so. It's going to be quite a bit warmer than the single digits we've been having here, so I'll probably also rock the Endurolytes.

 

[prosopis]

The podcast I linked above helps. I find that much better then looking at my watch and I really dont cheat now. I finished day 3 week 1 of cp25k today. When listening to the podcast the guy says "you should not be out of breath now and if you are slow down". I am out of breath after the 60 seconds running. I do feel I recover my breath with in the 90 seconds of fast walking. I also feel like I am slapping my feet when jogging rather then a smooth motion. My question is should I repeat week 1 to improve on breathing and form or continue on to week 2?Today I extended my 5 minute cool down walk. I did not really time it but I extended it to get 3 miles in.Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions.

Should I repeat week 1 or move on to week 2?

 

[Harris]

Nice job considering the early congestion! Props on the porta potty too!

I am thinking of doing the Vegas race for '09...I can't wait.

Oh and pics of hot runner chicks appreciated. TIA

What he said. Especially the bolded part. Nice job, 2Young! And Bentley, you're crazy if you think you don't need some kind of nourishment during the race. If you're worried about how you're gonna carry the stuff, just get a pair of RaceReady shorts with the mesh pockets in the packet. Problem solved.

Most races tell you on their website what type of energy drink they use. For example, for my race next weekend, they're using tropical flavored Cytomax. I've never had the stuff before, and my first reaction was , so I actually sought out a place that carries the stuff (a half-hour away), and I went and bought some. No way in hell was I going to "experiment" on race day. Fortunately, it wasn't half bad. I'll alternate between water and Cytomax during the race, and I'll take a Gu every four miles or so. It's going to be quite a bit warmer than the single digits we've been having here, so I'll probably also rock the Endurolytes.

Make sure you drink the Cytomax by itself and water with the GU. Maybe you already know this but Gatorade/Powerade/Cytomax + GU ####s you up. I know this first hand from during a race. Or maybe it doesn't affect you, just my

 

[bentley]

Nice job considering the early congestion! Props on the porta potty too!

I am thinking of doing the Vegas race for '09...I can't wait.

Oh and pics of hot runner chicks appreciated. TIA

What he said. Especially the bolded part. Nice job, 2Young! And Bentley, you're crazy if you think you don't need some kind of nourishment during the race. If you're worried about how you're gonna carry the stuff, just get a pair of RaceReady shorts with the mesh pockets in the packet. Problem solved.

Most races tell you on their website what type of energy drink they use. For example, for my race next weekend, they're using tropical flavored Cytomax. I've never had the stuff before, and my first reaction was , so I actually sought out a place that carries the stuff (a half-hour away), and I went and bought some. No way in hell was I going to "experiment" on race day. Fortunately, it wasn't half bad. I'll alternate between water and Cytomax during the race, and I'll take a Gu every four miles or so. It's going to be quite a bit warmer than the single digits we've been having here, so I'll probably also rock the Endurolytes.

Thanks again for the tips. We've got an REI nearby so I'll check that out. I'm a real n00b when it comes to this preparation stuff.

 

[bentley]

The podcast I linked above helps. I find that much better then looking at my watch and I really dont cheat now. I finished day 3 week 1 of cp25k today. When listening to the podcast the guy says "you should not be out of breath now and if you are slow down". I am out of breath after the 60 seconds running. I do feel I recover my breath with in the 90 seconds of fast walking. I also feel like I am slapping my feet when jogging rather then a smooth motion. My question is should I repeat week 1 to improve on breathing and form or continue on to week 2?Today I extended my 5 minute cool down walk. I did not really time it but I extended it to get 3 miles in.Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions.

Should I repeat week 1 or move on to week 2?

I'd go ahead and follow the program as is.

 

[meeka]

The podcast I linked above helps. I find that much better then looking at my watch and I really dont cheat now. I finished day 3 week 1 of cp25k today. When listening to the podcast the guy says "you should not be out of breath now and if you are slow down". I am out of breath after the 60 seconds running. I do feel I recover my breath with in the 90 seconds of fast walking. I also feel like I am slapping my feet when jogging rather then a smooth motion. My question is should I repeat week 1 to improve on breathing and form or continue on to week 2?Today I extended my 5 minute cool down walk. I did not really time it but I extended it to get 3 miles in.Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions.

Should I repeat week 1 or move on to week 2?

I'd go ahead and follow the program as is.

My suggestion would be to move on to week 2. Only if you really struggle with a week should you repeat it.

 

[meeka]

Thanks for the race report 2young. Sounds like you had a good time. My Brother-in-law and I were just talking about the race at Dysney this morning at a family brunch.

Nice race!

 

[prosopis]

The podcast I linked above helps. I find that much better then looking at my watch and I really dont cheat now. I finished day 3 week 1 of cp25k today. When listening to the podcast the guy says "you should not be out of breath now and if you are slow down". I am out of breath after the 60 seconds running. I do feel I recover my breath with in the 90 seconds of fast walking. I also feel like I am slapping my feet when jogging rather then a smooth motion. My question is should I repeat week 1 to improve on breathing and form or continue on to week 2?Today I extended my 5 minute cool down walk. I did not really time it but I extended it to get 3 miles in.Thanks for taking time out to answer these questions.

Should I repeat week 1 or move on to week 2?

I'd go ahead and follow the program as is.

My suggestion would be to move on to week 2. Only if you really struggle with a week should you repeat it.

Thanks guys. I will move on to week 2. Today is my day off from all exercise and I find I am having a hard time not running. I really want to get out there. Having said that,this beer is going down well.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Great Race Report 2Young! Can't wait to see the pic's!!!!

Prosopsis: ditto to what everyone else said = unless you are having difficulties, move on to the next week.

Bentley: I've found that Academy Sports has the best price on Gu and nutritional supplements.

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My ####### Update

Today was supposed to be an easy 8 miler, and my last run of more than 4 miles prior to next Sunday's marathon. A sported my OxySox, and decided to wear an older pair of shoes (I've worn them for approx. 1 run every other week during training) for the run, as my lock-laces on my normal shoes (just put them on last week), had been causing some pain on the top of my foot. Three miles in, my left calf started to ache. I slowed my pace down a bit, and ran through the pain. I cut the run off at 7 miles, as I didn't want to push it any further. I'm having difficulty walking w/o a limp on it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't tear a calf muscle (it's strained for sure, but I don't know how bad yet). I've iced/heated/iced/heated, and took a dose of Naproxen. I'll ice/heat, etc. again tonight, and will see how it is in the morning. The good news is that it is a taper week. The bad news is that my race is only a flippin' week away

 

[2Young2BBald]

Great Race Report 2Young! Can't wait to see the pic's!!!!Prosopsis: ditto to what everyone else said = unless you are having difficulties, move on to the next week. Bentley: I've found that Academy Sports has the best price on Gu and nutritional supplements. ____________________________________________________________________My ####### Update Today was supposed to be an easy 8 miler, and my last run of more than 4 miles prior to next Sunday's marathon. A sported my OxySox, and decided to wear an older pair of shoes (I've worn them for approx. 1 run every other week during training) for the run, as my lock-laces on my normal shoes (just put them on last week), had been causing some pain on the top of my foot. Three miles in, my left calf started to ache. I slowed my pace down a bit, and ran through the pain. I cut the run off at 7 miles, as I didn't want to push it any further. I'm having difficulty walking w/o a limp on it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't tear a calf muscle (it's strained for sure, but I don't know how bad yet). I've iced/heated/iced/heated, and took a dose of Naproxen. I'll ice/heat, etc. again tonight, and will see how it is in the morning. The good news is that it is a taper week. The bad news is that my race is only a flippin' week away

I am not in your league running-wise, but have been plagued with a calf issue for years. With a week to go, I'd find an awesome sports massage therapyst and have it worked out tomorrow. I've had great success with this type of treatment. Sorry to hear about this, but maybe an extended taper is what you need.

 

[meeka]

Great Race Report 2Young! Can't wait to see the pic's!!!!Prosopsis: ditto to what everyone else said = unless you are having difficulties, move on to the next week. Bentley: I've found that Academy Sports has the best price on Gu and nutritional supplements. ____________________________________________________________________My ####### Update Today was supposed to be an easy 8 miler, and my last run of more than 4 miles prior to next Sunday's marathon. A sported my OxySox, and decided to wear an older pair of shoes (I've worn them for approx. 1 run every other week during training) for the run, as my lock-laces on my normal shoes (just put them on last week), had been causing some pain on the top of my foot. Three miles in, my left calf started to ache. I slowed my pace down a bit, and ran through the pain. I cut the run off at 7 miles, as I didn't want to push it any further. I'm having difficulty walking w/o a limp on it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't tear a calf muscle (it's strained for sure, but I don't know how bad yet). I've iced/heated/iced/heated, and took a dose of Naproxen. I'll ice/heat, etc. again tonight, and will see how it is in the morning. The good news is that it is a taper week. The bad news is that my race is only a flippin' week away

Sorry to hear that pigskin. Hope you heal in time for your race. Keep us posted on how it feels.

 

[gruecd]

My ####### Update Today was supposed to be an easy 8 miler, and my last run of more than 4 miles prior to next Sunday's marathon. A sported my OxySox, and decided to wear an older pair of shoes (I've worn them for approx. 1 run every other week during training) for the run, as my lock-laces on my normal shoes (just put them on last week), had been causing some pain on the top of my foot. Three miles in, my left calf started to ache. I slowed my pace down a bit, and ran through the pain. I cut the run off at 7 miles, as I didn't want to push it any further. I'm having difficulty walking w/o a limp on it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't tear a calf muscle (it's strained for sure, but I don't know how bad yet). I've iced/heated/iced/heated, and took a dose of Naproxen. I'll ice/heat, etc. again tonight, and will see how it is in the morning. The good news is that it is a taper week. The bad news is that my race is only a flippin' week away

Yeesh. :( Hang in there, buddy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

 

[pigskinliquors]

With a week to go, I'd find an awesome sports massage therapyst and have it worked out tomorrow. I've had great success with this type of treatment. Sorry to hear about this, but maybe an extended taper is what you need.

The upside here, is that Mrs. Liquors is a Massage Therapist (an awesome one at that!). It's too tender right now to have her work on it, but I'll have her try to work some magic on it this evening. :fingerscrossed: