Hey, no problem on that. Family comes first. Just getting back into the swing things myself. My body was really getting used to slacking off and is sort of rebelling at me for starting to run again. Just the minor aches and pains, but I can't seem to get out of the bed in the morning without sounding like a firecracker walking across the room.Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?Hey, what's up, everyone?I emailed PMB earlier today that it looks like I'm a scratch for the Bourbon Chase. I've had some family things come up that are going to require me to use a big chunk of my annual vacation time in January - I'm pretty sure that's going to impact my availability for later in the year. As much as I hate to wuss out, I figure it's better to wuss now instead of later. Sorry.Like someone else posted, I pretty much punted November and am not off to a great start for December. Just been trying to run at least once every 3-4 days, as I've read that's the max number of days you can go without losing conditioning. Hopefully will get back on 5 days/week starting this week.
My Brother-In-Law wants in and I can get you the $ this week. Shoot me a note or reply here if this'll work and I get it done!Hey, no problem on that. Family comes first. Just getting back into the swing things myself. My body was really getting used to slacking off and is sort of rebelling at me for starting to run again. Just the minor aches and pains, but I can't seem to get out of the bed in the morning without sounding like a firecracker walking across the room.Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?Hey, what's up, everyone?I emailed PMB earlier today that it looks like I'm a scratch for the Bourbon Chase. I've had some family things come up that are going to require me to use a big chunk of my annual vacation time in January - I'm pretty sure that's going to impact my availability for later in the year. As much as I hate to wuss out, I figure it's better to wuss now instead of later. Sorry.Like someone else posted, I pretty much punted November and am not off to a great start for December. Just been trying to run at least once every 3-4 days, as I've read that's the max number of days you can go without losing conditioning. Hopefully will get back on 5 days/week starting this week.
Ned, SteelCurtain?Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?
That sounds awesome!As long as I'm not a training partner to anyone doing this. It is bound to be a bloody mess (that's the whole point, right?). Which is why it is awesome. And why I'd like to watch from a safe distance.Third said:Anyone ever read about or given thought to the Hanson brothers marathon training strategy?
Whoa...good luck dude. Hopefully they are paying you well.I'm thinking about deploying to Afghanistan for 6 months. I've talked to the wife and she's not 100% against it, only 99%. I've submitted my paper work so I'm waiting to hear back to see if I'm selected.I'm wondering what this is going to do for my HIM training? Not sure I will have time to train and even if I do I will be too tired. I think if/when I do train over there it will have to be quality. I figure at most I'll get an hour a day and maybe 2 on Sunday. I doubt Bagram has a swimming pool, but I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunity for running and maybe some time on the stationary bike.
I saw pm's post and started to think about it, but I couldn't commit to anything right away. I'm not really sure exactly what the Chase is other than a quick skim thru their website during work today. I saw 2Y2BB's post, but if anything falls thru I may be able to swing it.Ned, SteelCurtain?Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?
On my end, 4th straight day running. 24 miles in the last 4 days. Nice easy run down here in Orlando. I climbed a total of 14 - yes 14 - feet. You may all kiss the ring of my mountain goat status today.
That's my typical hill workout here in DE. :flex:What branch? Prior AF here, but never deployed. Best of luck and THANKS!I'm thinking about deploying to Afghanistan for 6 months. I've talked to the wife and she's not 100% against it, only 99%. I've submitted my paper work so I'm waiting to hear back to see if I'm selected.I'm wondering what this is going to do for my HIM training? Not sure I will have time to train and even if I do I will be too tired. I think if/when I do train over there it will have to be quality. I figure at most I'll get an hour a day and maybe 2 on Sunday. I doubt Bagram has a swimming pool, but I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunity for running and maybe some time on the stationary bike.
Yes the pay is extremely well. The only thing giving me pause is my 11 month old son. Not sure I want to miss 6 months of his life. That being said thousands of people do it every year and some for long stretches of time. And that would allow me to buy the Tri bike of my dreams.Ned I would go over as an Army sponsor but working on a Marine program MRAP. Also no thanks needed. I haven't gone yet and secondly the real thanks belong to our enlisted servicemen and woman who do the real work. I'm just a desk jockey supporting them.Whoa...good luck dude. Hopefully they are paying you well.I'm thinking about deploying to Afghanistan for 6 months. I've talked to the wife and she's not 100% against it, only 99%. I've submitted my paper work so I'm waiting to hear back to see if I'm selected.
I'm wondering what this is going to do for my HIM training? Not sure I will have time to train and even if I do I will be too tired. I think if/when I do train over there it will have to be quality. I figure at most I'll get an hour a day and maybe 2 on Sunday. I doubt Bagram has a swimming pool, but I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunity for running and maybe some time on the stationary bike.
On the flip side, I don't know how YOU do it. Don't sell yourself short! It may have been an off race, but a 1:32 is still a fantastic run. I want to do just 1 marathon in my lifetime, and here you are doing 4 in a year.Yeah, I did four (4) marathons in 2010, and I felt like I was constantly grinding. I don't know how they do it, either.Hats off to the people who do half dozen or more marathons per year. I don't know how those guys do it.![]()
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Found this bit of advice on another forum..."Listening to you body is a lot like listening to your wife, you have to learn how much you can ignore before real trouble starts."If you're reading this sunshine, I love you.
Say - congrats on the 5K PR!!! That's strong progress!------I had the same thoughts about Ned or Steel Curtain - SC, you're not far from Kentucky. Would you like to catch a run with us in next fall's Bourbon Chase?Dexter - wow. Kudos to you. Your son will definitely change in those six months. Tough decision! (FWIW, you can do some land-based training that simulates some of the swim work. One of the recent Hawaii Ironman broadcasts featured a Navy guy.)Regarding point #1, if you're still trying to improve your marathon time, then I wouldn't advise skipping the speedwork. It's when I started doing Pfitz (including the speedwork) that I really started to get faster. Like they say, if you want to run faster, then you need to run faster.As for point #2, Pfitz tells you to use 15K- HMP for LT runs. I tend to go a little closer to 15K pace, but you're probably OK with what you're doing.I am getting pretty committed to the idea of doing the Pfitz 18/55, starting in mid-Jan for a mid-May marathon. His book, "Advanced Marathoning" is very good in terms of explaining what kind of training to do, and why. The plan might still have a little more speedwork than I want, but I might just skimp on that. I'm still convinced that speedwork is too much for my old bones.
I skipped MNF last night (good decision, it turns out) to be up early for 5 miles today. Did the first 2 at around 8, did the third at Marathon Pace (7:40) and then did that last two at what I think is my Lactate Threshold (7:11). How do you know what your Lactate Threshold is? I'm basing mine on the McMillan calculator's estimate of my half-marathon pace, based on my recent 5k.
In Newark. You're basically driving right past my house on your way to Lewes if you're hitting Rt. 1. We head to Bethany every summer. DE beaches areNed - where in Delaware are you? We spend a week in Lewes every summer. I love it down there.
.Let's go ahead and do this. I just want to get all the money in and be done with it. Ned - We can put you up as an alternate for now. We need to have a few of these anyway just in case something happens to someone or there is an injury.My Brother-In-Law wants in and I can get you the $ this week. Shoot me a note or reply here if this'll work and I get it done!Hey, no problem on that. Family comes first. Just getting back into the swing things myself. My body was really getting used to slacking off and is sort of rebelling at me for starting to run again. Just the minor aches and pains, but I can't seem to get out of the bed in the morning without sounding like a firecracker walking across the room.Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?Hey, what's up, everyone?
I emailed PMB earlier today that it looks like I'm a scratch for the Bourbon Chase. I've had some family things come up that are going to require me to use a big chunk of my annual vacation time in January - I'm pretty sure that's going to impact my availability for later in the year. As much as I hate to wuss out, I figure it's better to wuss now instead of later. Sorry.
Like someone else posted, I pretty much punted November and am not off to a great start for December. Just been trying to run at least once every 3-4 days, as I've read that's the max number of days you can go without losing conditioning. Hopefully will get back on 5 days/week starting this week.
I'll try and get it out in today's mail.Let's go ahead and do this. I just want to get all the money in and be done with it. Ned - We can put you up as an alternate for now. We need to have a few of these anyway just in case something happens to someone or there is an injury.My Brother-In-Law wants in and I can get you the $ this week. Shoot me a note or reply here if this'll work and I get it done!Hey, no problem on that. Family comes first. Just getting back into the swing things myself. My body was really getting used to slacking off and is sort of rebelling at me for starting to run again. Just the minor aches and pains, but I can't seem to get out of the bed in the morning without sounding like a firecracker walking across the room.Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?Hey, what's up, everyone?
I emailed PMB earlier today that it looks like I'm a scratch for the Bourbon Chase. I've had some family things come up that are going to require me to use a big chunk of my annual vacation time in January - I'm pretty sure that's going to impact my availability for later in the year. As much as I hate to wuss out, I figure it's better to wuss now instead of later. Sorry.
Like someone else posted, I pretty much punted November and am not off to a great start for December. Just been trying to run at least once every 3-4 days, as I've read that's the max number of days you can go without losing conditioning. Hopefully will get back on 5 days/week starting this week.
That run in Kentucky looks cool. Unfortunately, my work schedule in October is brutal and I won't be able to get away. Darn it! If things change, I'll be sure to let you guys know. Thanks for thinking of me!Ned, SteelCurtain?Well, that opens up a new spot #12 for the Bourbon Chase. Anyone else know someone who would like to join?That sounds awesome!As long as I'm not a training partner to anyone doing this. It is bound to be a bloody mess (that's the whole point, right?). Which is why it is awesome. And why I'd like to watch from a safe distance.Anyone ever read about or given thought to the Hanson brothers marathon training strategy?
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On my end, 4th straight day running. 24 miles in the last 4 days. Nice easy run down here in Orlando. I climbed a total of 14 - yes 14 - feet. You may all kiss the ring of my mountain goat status today.
Put me as a backup. If something opens up closer, then I'll see if I can get away. I have a better chance of getting away with 30 days notice than 250 days. Once I get to Sept. 1, I can see how my schedule (travel and meetings) and my staffing looks. I have about 22 people that report to me so if a key person leaves, then my work life becomes hell.Steel Curtain - grab the 12th spot - STAT!
Fair enough. If 2Young's BIL is as attractive as his sister (2Young's wife), we'll be OK.15 degrees with a cool north wind today ...5 mile run.Put me as a backup. If something opens up closer, then I'll see if I can get away. I have a better chance of getting away with 30 days notice than 250 days. Once I get to Sept. 1, I can see how my schedule (travel and meetings) and my staffing looks. I have about 22 people that report to me so if a key person leaves, then my work life becomes hell.Steel Curtain - grab the 12th spot - STAT!
Um yeah, how about that weather. Way to gloss over the "I am finding another man attractive" statement.Fair enough. If 2Young's BIL is as attractive as his sister (2Young's wife), we'll be OK.15 degrees with a cool north wind today ...5 mile run.Put me as a backup. If something opens up closer, then I'll see if I can get away. I have a better chance of getting away with 30 days notice than 250 days. Once I get to Sept. 1, I can see how my schedule (travel and meetings) and my staffing looks. I have about 22 people that report to me so if a key person leaves, then my work life becomes hell.Steel Curtain - grab the 12th spot - STAT!
Glad I gave the Tri-Man his own tent at Dances With Dirt........Um yeah, how about that weather. Way to gloss over the "I am finding another man attractive" statement.Fair enough. If 2Young's BIL is as attractive as his sister (2Young's wife), we'll be OK.15 degrees with a cool north wind today ...5 mile run.Put me as a backup. If something opens up closer, then I'll see if I can get away. I have a better chance of getting away with 30 days notice than 250 days. Once I get to Sept. 1, I can see how my schedule (travel and meetings) and my staffing looks. I have about 22 people that report to me so if a key person leaves, then my work life becomes hell.Steel Curtain - grab the 12th spot - STAT!
Yeah, but now we have the choice of "Hey, how are you doin'?" Tri-man or PSL the Minivan Action Man to share the ride with? Anyone else with skeletons they want to let us in on before next year?2Young2BBald said:Glad I gave the Tri-Man his own tent at Dances With Dirt........pmbrown_22 said:Um yeah, how about that weather. Way to gloss over the "I am finding another man attractive" statement.Fair enough. If 2Young's BIL is as attractive as his sister (2Young's wife), we'll be OK.15 degrees with a cool north wind today ...5 mile run.Put me as a backup. If something opens up closer, then I'll see if I can get away. I have a better chance of getting away with 30 days notice than 250 days. Once I get to Sept. 1, I can see how my schedule (travel and meetings) and my staffing looks. I have about 22 people that report to me so if a key person leaves, then my work life becomes hell.Steel Curtain - grab the 12th spot - STAT!
This would be good to know. I think we need another column in the spreadsheet for information like this.Yeah, but now we have the choice of "Hey, how are you doin'?" Tri-man or PSL the Minivan Action Man to share the ride with? Anyone else with skeletons they want to let us in on before next year?
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I have my fair share of skeletons, but none of the tri-man "guy-seeking-guy" variety. NTTAWWT.This would be good to know. I think we need another column in the spreadsheet for information like this.Yeah, but now we have the choice of "Hey, how are you doin'?" Tri-man or PSL the Minivan Action Man to share the ride with? Anyone else with skeletons they want to let us in on before next year?
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I had received that from someone else and played it for the whole family (no parent of the year awards coming my way, I know) and we were rolling. We had to pause at the "WTF is wrong with you" and "you are ######ed" parts..... Oh, and "there is nothing fun about 4:30 in the morning".ETA, wanted to add that one of the BT'ers here in MI that I have trained with a few times is currently training for a Double Ironman. Her training updates are insane and fit the above times two. (Yesterday's update was about doing 13 sets of 500 in the pool, in a wetsuit).Posted this last night on Facebook, but for those of you who haven't seen it, here you go:
Posted this last night on Facebook, but for those of you who haven't seen it, here you go:
Those are the comments that keep me going all the time. If I could have a dollar for every time someone says "That's crazy", I would not have to work at all and I could train more.I usually say something to the effect of "If you don't do it, you don't understand." I have helped convert two people to running that were not runners before and both are completely addicted. They are dedicated to running almost as much as I am. It is a good feeling, but at the same time, people really can't understand what we do until they try it themselves.Posted this last night on Facebook, but for those of you who haven't seen it, here you go:
Here's one for you Tri-Man
When will I freaking learn that all out is not good if it's not race day
In fairness, I simply asked if 2Young's BIL is an attractive young man. Gotta have something to offset the rest of you lugs.pmbrown_22 said:This would be good to know. I think we need another column in the spreadsheet for information like this.Yeah, but now we have the choice of "Hey, how are you doin'?" Tri-man or PSL the Minivan Action Man to share the ride with? Anyone else with skeletons they want to let us in on before next year?
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Better be nice to me or I'll go by some of those tiger tights for the Bourbon Chase. Grrrr.Gruecd - impressive race for the contestant. But what's with the 6 minute bathroom break?gruecd said:Posted this last night on Facebook, but for those of you who haven't seen it, here you go:
________________________________Oh, of course, that make perfect senseIn fairness, I simply asked if 2Young's BIL is an attractive young man. Gotta have something to offset the rest of you lugs.pmbrown_22 said:This would be good to know. I think we need another column in the spreadsheet for information like this.Yeah, but now we have the choice of "Hey, how are you doin'?" Tri-man or PSL the Minivan Action Man to share the ride with? Anyone else with skeletons they want to let us in on before next year?
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Better be nice to me or I'll go by some of those tiger tights for the Bourbon Chase. Grrrr.Gruecd - impressive race for the contestant. But what's with the 6 minute bathroom break?
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7 miles in this morning's cold, including four quick-paced half-miles.
AND, he is insanely competitive and will likely barf at the end of each of his legs from putting it all out there and has done team running relays in the Sawtooth Mountains where he has proven such.Wow. Well, we could put your BIL and gruecd in the same van and see who can out-intensify the other. The rest of us can sip bourbon and stumble down the roads.he is insanely competitive and will likely barf at the end of each of his legs from putting it all out there and has done team running relays in the Sawtooth Mountains where he has proven such.
IK, I hear ya about the winter conditions. But for distance training, the pace is rather easy, so you're less likely to hit some ice on a long stride and fall and kill yourself. If you can tolerate the treadmill for long runs, more power to you! I'll take my chances on the roads and trails.I haven't learned that on the bike either. In a group it is even worse. Someone jumps and I'm on the wheel until I pop or puke. Running or swimming I have no problem letting people go.---On my end I had a bit of a lull this afternoon in the conference schedule. So I went running. 10 miles at what seems to be my standard pace of 8:25/mile. Feel good - not too sore at all. That makes 34 miles in the last week.pigskinliquors said:When will I freaking learn that all out is not good if it's not race day![]()
I'm right there with you. And I especially hate that it takes me half as long to get dressed for my run as it does to actually run. I've got headphones getting knocked out of my ears by hoods or beanies, sweatshirts knocking around the wires. It's a pain.I'm sure I'll get blasted, but I think I like running in the 80s than running in the 20s. This cold wind is for the friggin' birds.![]()
I'd pick the 20s. When the Heat Index hits 100 my body just overheats and tilts.I'm sure I'll get blasted, but I think I like running in the 80s than running in the 20s. This cold wind is for the friggin' birds.![]()
Average it out to around 50 and that is the perfect temp for me. But, if I had to choose, I'd take the 20s. We are supposed to get dumped on with wet snow this weekend. I am looking forward to putting on the YakTrax and doing my first snow run of the season. I did a couple last year in 6+ inches of snow, very peaceful as there a few cars on the roads and the sounds of the snow add to the effect (without and iPod). Exceeded last year's swim total this week, now at 87+ miles swam for the year. I had set a goal to get over 100 miles for the year, but based on my schedule (which includes being in a hotel tonight for work and missing one of my swim night this week) I am not going to get there. Bums me out that if I hadn't had to miss about 3 weeks of swimming due to the bike crash, I would have been well over 100 miles already. Got 2 good bike trainer sessions in this week as well. I have a ChFC Exam next Thursday and I have been using the time on the bike to listen to the CDs of the curriculum.I'm sure I'll get blasted, but I think I like running in the 80s than running in the 20s. This cold wind is for the friggin' birds.![]()