gruecd
Footballguy
Finished in 4:23:20 (10:03 pace). Half split was 2:05:45 (9:36).Again, way to go, Duck!
You finally popped your cherry! 
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You finally popped your cherry! 
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Another GREAT kid's tri for the kids today This time it was my son taking first in his AG, with my daughter taking 4th in hers. My son did it in much more epaic fashion winning by less than a second in an all out sprint the last 75 yards or so. They had to consult the race management company to see who crossed first as the initial results showed both kids at 32:18. To top it off, my son was 4th overall (boy & girls) as an 11-year old, with kids competing up to age 14! My daughter had a rough day. She did OK on the swim and the bike, but had to fight nasty cramps on the run. It was harder for Mom to watch, then it was for me, but I still felt really bad for her. She was passed in the 2nd 1/2 mile loop on the run to miss medaling, but took it really well. I am so darn proud of both of them!
This time it was my son taking first in his AG, with my daughter taking 4th in hers. My son did it in much more epaic fashion winning by less than a second in an all out sprint the last 75 yards or so. They had to consult the race management company to see who crossed first as the initial results showed both kids at 32:18. To top it off, my son was 4th overall (boy & girls) as an 11-year old, with kids competing up to age 14! My daughter had a rough day. She did OK on the swim and the bike, but had to fight nasty cramps on the run. It was harder for Mom to watch, then it was for me, but I still felt really bad for her. She was passed in the 2nd 1/2 mile loop on the run to miss medaling, but took it really well. I am so darn proud of both of them!
gruecd
Footballguy
Good stuff, 2Young.Another GREAT kid's tri for the kids today
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Thanks! Mentally, feeling great, physically, pretty beat up.Day started off alright - woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't go back to sleep, so got out of bed and watched some tube, ate, drank coffee, and was out the door 10 minutes earlier than planned Parked, walked to the start with the idea of hitting the restroom, getting back in line, and hitting again, only to stand in line for 45 freackin minutes! By that time, had 5 minutes until wave start time, so quickly warmed up and stretched, had to walk 3-4 blocks to enter the chute, and by the time I reached the start line I was the only one there in that wave (I think they took a picture). Oh, and my Garmin wouldn't turn on - charged it again yesterday, it indicated it was charged, but something screwed up (lesson learned - should've checked it this AM, had time to recharge it). So I used my ipod stopwatch, but had to rely on the mile markers to know my pace.Took that as a positive, as I figured I'd just focus on how I felt without checking pace and HR all the time, but it was a tough adjustment considering I always wear that thing. First 1/2, as gru noted, went pretty well. Felt great, was running 9:30s, and I could tell the HR was staying down. But about mile 15 in Golden Gate Park, my legs started to go, first my hammies then my calves. I wasn't even sure what it was, but realized later I was cramping - I've never had that happen before. By about mile 18 I was taking walk breaks here and there because my hammies were just dying, and walking quickly stretched them a bit. But that obviously cost me my goal of 4:15, let alone the thoughts of running a negative split I had when I was feeling great at mile 10! Walk breaks got longer and more frequent as the miles went on, I obviously don't know (damned Garmin!), but I bet my mile splits went from about 10:00 miles 15-16, 10:30 the next couple miles, and 11:00-12:00 the final 3 or so. Became a battle of "run to that light up there" or "run to those people up there" to keep me from walking it in, which I just wasn't going to do unless I simply couldn't run at all. And was able to gut it out and finish, just over a 10:00 pace for the day. Gotta admit, I wasFinished in 4:23:20 (10:03 pace). Half split was 2:05:45 (9:36).Again, way to go, Duck!
as I crossed the finish line.All in all, it was even harder than I anticipated. Cramping for the first time ever obviously sucked. I took 2-3 Cytomax at every station, took my 4 gels, and took all 5 Endurolyte tablets I brought, so don't think it was that (although even after drinking 4 bottles of fluid and eating a sandwich after the race, I'm 5 lbs lighter than when I woke up). I think I lacked some "specificity of training" which hurt me, in that I only had one long run on all pavement (a 20 miler about 5 weeks ago), everything else including my 22 miler was more trail than roads - and it's just a slower, different kind of running. That'll serve me well for my upcoming trail ultra, but my next marathon (and there will be a next, I know I have a sub-4:00 in me at some point) I'll do my long runs on road I think. Thanks to all here for your support, it's amazing how often the thoughts drifted to this thread at various points in the race!
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, that can be a big deal. Even today, instead of turning onto the asphalt running path on my recovery run, I forced myself to stay on the concrete, because that's mostly what I'll be running on in Chicago. And I'm running almost no hills, because Chicago is pancake flat.
Congrats!!!Thanks! Mentally, feeling great, physically, pretty beat up.Day started off alright - woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't go back to sleep, so got out of bed and watched some tube, ate, drank coffee, and was out the door 10 minutes earlier than planned Parked, walked to the start with the idea of hitting the restroom, getting back in line, and hitting again, only to stand in line for 45 freackin minutes! By that time, had 5 minutes until wave start time, so quickly warmed up and stretched, had to walk 3-4 blocks to enter the chute, and by the time I reached the start line I was the only one there in that wave (I think they took a picture). Oh, and my Garmin wouldn't turn on - charged it again yesterday, it indicated it was charged, but something screwed up (lesson learned - should've checked it this AM, had time to recharge it). So I used my ipod stopwatch, but had to rely on the mile markers to know my pace.Took that as a positive, as I figured I'd just focus on how I felt without checking pace and HR all the time, but it was a tough adjustment considering I always wear that thing. First 1/2, as gru noted, went pretty well. Felt great, was running 9:30s, and I could tell the HR was staying down. But about mile 15 in Golden Gate Park, my legs started to go, first my hammies then my calves. I wasn't even sure what it was, but realized later I was cramping - I've never had that happen before. By about mile 18 I was taking walk breaks here and there because my hammies were just dying, and walking quickly stretched them a bit. But that obviously cost me my goal of 4:15, let alone the thoughts of running a negative split I had when I was feeling great at mile 10! Walk breaks got longer and more frequent as the miles went on, I obviously don't know (damned Garmin!), but I bet my mile splits went from about 10:00 miles 15-16, 10:30 the next couple miles, and 11:00-12:00 the final 3 or so. Became a battle of "run to that light up there" or "run to those people up there" to keep me from walking it in, which I just wasn't going to do unless I simply couldn't run at all. And was able to gut it out and finish, just over a 10:00 pace for the day. Gotta admit, I wasFinished in 4:23:20 (10:03 pace). Half split was 2:05:45 (9:36).Again, way to go, Duck!
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Congratulations, Duck. I seriously envy people who are marathoning this fall. Can't wait to get back out there.Thanks! Mentally, feeling great, physically, pretty beat up.Day started off alright - woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't go back to sleep, so got out of bed and watched some tube, ate, drank coffee, and was out the door 10 minutes earlier than planned Parked, walked to the start with the idea of hitting the restroom, getting back in line, and hitting again, only to stand in line for 45 freackin minutes! By that time, had 5 minutes until wave start time, so quickly warmed up and stretched, had to walk 3-4 blocks to enter the chute, and by the time I reached the start line I was the only one there in that wave (I think they took a picture). Oh, and my Garmin wouldn't turn on - charged it again yesterday, it indicated it was charged, but something screwed up (lesson learned - should've checked it this AM, had time to recharge it). So I used my ipod stopwatch, but had to rely on the mile markers to know my pace.Took that as a positive, as I figured I'd just focus on how I felt without checking pace and HR all the time, but it was a tough adjustment considering I always wear that thing. First 1/2, as gru noted, went pretty well. Felt great, was running 9:30s, and I could tell the HR was staying down. But about mile 15 in Golden Gate Park, my legs started to go, first my hammies then my calves. I wasn't even sure what it was, but realized later I was cramping - I've never had that happen before. By about mile 18 I was taking walk breaks here and there because my hammies were just dying, and walking quickly stretched them a bit. But that obviously cost me my goal of 4:15, let alone the thoughts of running a negative split I had when I was feeling great at mile 10! Walk breaks got longer and more frequent as the miles went on, I obviously don't know (damned Garmin!), but I bet my mile splits went from about 10:00 miles 15-16, 10:30 the next couple miles, and 11:00-12:00 the final 3 or so. Became a battle of "run to that light up there" or "run to those people up there" to keep me from walking it in, which I just wasn't going to do unless I simply couldn't run at all. And was able to gut it out and finish, just over a 10:00 pace for the day. Gotta admit, I wasFinished in 4:23:20 (10:03 pace). Half split was 2:05:45 (9:36).Again, way to go, Duck!You finally popped your cherry!
jmcc
Footballguy
AwesomeAnother GREAT kid's tri for the kids todayThis time it was my son taking first in his AG, with my daughter taking 4th in hers. My son did it in much more epaic fashion winning by less than a second in an all out sprint the last 75 yards or so. They had to consult the race management company to see who crossed first as the initial results showed both kids at 32:18. To top it off, my son was 4th overall (boy & girls) as an 11-year old, with kids competing up to age 14! My daughter had a rough day. She did OK on the swim and the bike, but had to fight nasty cramps on the run. It was harder for Mom to watch, then it was for me, but I still felt really bad for her. She was passed in the 2nd 1/2 mile loop on the run to miss medaling, but took it really well. I am so darn proud of both of them!
MAC_32
Footballguy
When I do legs at the gym (at least once, sometimes twice/week), some combo ofCalf raisesSquatsAdductorsAbductorsLeg curlsLeg extensionsLungesWhen I do arms, back, chest, etc. I'll do non-weighted exercises in between sets. I'll also do some agility work.I do some form of core workout just about every day.I run two or four times/week and play sports (basketball, volleyball, softball, kickball) the others. The run's usually an interval sprint workout (HIIT) between 3 and 4 miles.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
You're the man, Duck!
2Young - congrats to both your kids!!!
2Young - congrats to both your kids!!!
gruecd
Footballguy
G'morning, guys. Did today's 6-mile recovery run yesterday afternoon instead, which is good, 'cuz I needed the rest day today. Tons to get done before leaving for Denver on Wednesday morning for a 3-day work thing. Gonna meet up with some of my internet friends from RWOL while I'm out there, too, so that should be fun. Back late Friday night, unpack and re-pack, and in the car Saturday morning for the drive to Chicago. Can't wait!!
Yesterday's run brought me to 56 miles for the week, which is my highest weekly total that I can remember. Come to think of it, Saturday's 18-miler was my longest run since RNR Arizona way back in January. Sheesh!
Have a great day, everybody!
Yesterday's run brought me to 56 miles for the week, which is my highest weekly total that I can remember. Come to think of it, Saturday's 18-miler was my longest run since RNR Arizona way back in January. Sheesh!
Have a great day, everybody!
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Woke up sore, as expected, but haven't detected anything acute that could indicate an actual injury, so that's good. Spent much of last night researching marathon recovery to come up with my plan for the week. So I'll be going for a couple short walks today, and will try and schedule a massage for tomorrow. I had plans of being right back at it for 13 this weekend, but I'm really going to play that by ear, and am expecting I'll ease into it a little more with hopefully a couple of short runs at the end of the week, and maybe an hour of slow running on Sunday. But I'm going to see what my body is telling me is ok and go with that, at least for the next 7-10 days.
gruecd
Footballguy
Sounds like a solid plan. I always like getting a massage a couple of days post-race, too.
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
Duck: Awesome to hear that you did it. Regardless of time; you conquered goal #1 (just finish) which just rocks. Congratulations!!!
My update: I got in a nice 22 mile bike ride on Saturday. I pushed it hard for the first 16 and the legs started to leave me as I had difficulty maintaining pace. The heat (103'ish) certainly didn't help any. This morning I put on the Camelback for the first time during a run (8.5 miler). I was shocked how little it moved, but how much the water sloshed inside it (on the bike = no sloshing). I loved having it on for the security of water whenever I wanted it. The run was purposefully slow, as this was my kick-off "long-run" for my Ultra training. It was supposed to be 8, but I wanted to try a new loop and didn't know how long it was = the extra distance. My HR stayed below 170 the entire time except for the last .5 which I ran at 8:00 pace. With the weather 83 degrees and extremely humid, I was pretty pleased with the effort. My slightly elevated training, and large reduction in alcohol consumption (not including Saturday night which was epic), has also brought me closer to my preferred training weight (I've dropped from 178 to 171 with a goal of 168).
Great, great to to hear 2Young!! You must be a proud Poppa! ______________________________________Another GREAT kid's tri for the kids todayThis time it was my son taking first in his AG, with my daughter taking 4th in hers. My son did it in much more epaic fashion winning by less than a second in an all out sprint the last 75 yards or so. They had to consult the race management company to see who crossed first as the initial results showed both kids at 32:18. To top it off, my son was 4th overall (boy & girls) as an 11-year old, with kids competing up to age 14! My daughter had a rough day. She did OK on the swim and the bike, but had to fight nasty cramps on the run. It was harder for Mom to watch, then it was for me, but I still felt really bad for her. She was passed in the 2nd 1/2 mile loop on the run to miss medaling, but took it really well. I am so darn proud of both of them!
My update: I got in a nice 22 mile bike ride on Saturday. I pushed it hard for the first 16 and the legs started to leave me as I had difficulty maintaining pace. The heat (103'ish) certainly didn't help any. This morning I put on the Camelback for the first time during a run (8.5 miler). I was shocked how little it moved, but how much the water sloshed inside it (on the bike = no sloshing). I loved having it on for the security of water whenever I wanted it. The run was purposefully slow, as this was my kick-off "long-run" for my Ultra training. It was supposed to be 8, but I wanted to try a new loop and didn't know how long it was = the extra distance. My HR stayed below 170 the entire time except for the last .5 which I ran at 8:00 pace. With the weather 83 degrees and extremely humid, I was pretty pleased with the effort. My slightly elevated training, and large reduction in alcohol consumption (not including Saturday night which was epic), has also brought me closer to my preferred training weight (I've dropped from 178 to 171 with a goal of 168).
wraith5
Footballguy
You're the man, Duck!
2Young - congrats to both your kids!!!
Great job, Duck!! Now you know what to expect next time - that's a huge factor in a first marathon. Nobody can ever fully prepare you for mile 22 unless you've been there - and now you have!! Bummer on the Garmin though. Mine did the same thing for the 10miler I did in May but luckily I brought my watch as well (which I'd never done before!). I like to say I'd lose my mind without my Garmin, but there's something to be said for running by feel instead of by the numbers. Regardless well done!! What did your daughter think of your accomplishment?2Young - love those stories, man.
Yesterday was a "rest day" for me, but we took my kids to Kiddieland amusement park and walked around from 11am - 7pm. I'm more exhausted today than I was yesterday!! Planning absolutely nothing resembling physical activity today. My plan for the rest of the week involves 2 light runs & swims, maybe a bike ride if the weather allows.
Speaking of which, I'm seeing a possibility of rain for Sunday in Chicago. That could make things real interesting.
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2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Of course you are, its because I'll be there and I apparently can't race of late unless it is in the rain.
I'll be Body Gliding X 2 & Vasolining the toes a bunch. I also think I am going to run in my tri top. Its sleeveless (less to get wet) and quicker to dry than any tech shirt I have. A little rain on Sunday won't be that bad, a lot of rain will be a bummer. (except as tri-man pointed out :wettshirt
Sand
Footballguy
A small, unabashed boast here. ('Cause you guys will get it - my wife looked at me like "and?")
Was at the pool today with my kid, who happened to have a stopwatch on his MP3 player. Oh yeah - its on. Been forever since I've really timed myself, and I simply can't let go of my sprinter's habits. I laid the rubber down for 50 yards - 28.00 seconds. Booyaaahh. Did a second in 28.80 (boo hiss). And there was lots of room for improvement - I haven't exactly been working on block starts, flip turns, and sprint strokes.
Next time I have my kid there I'll be aiming for 26.xx - wearing something besides parachute shorts, with a good start, snappy turn, etc. Game on.
Was at the pool today with my kid, who happened to have a stopwatch on his MP3 player. Oh yeah - its on. Been forever since I've really timed myself, and I simply can't let go of my sprinter's habits. I laid the rubber down for 50 yards - 28.00 seconds. Booyaaahh. Did a second in 28.80 (boo hiss). And there was lots of room for improvement - I haven't exactly been working on block starts, flip turns, and sprint strokes.
Next time I have my kid there I'll be aiming for 26.xx - wearing something besides parachute shorts, with a good start, snappy turn, etc. Game on.
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gruecd
Footballguy
Yep, I'm number 1456. And I'm not really "racing" per se, so I can tell you right now that I'm gonna run 1:35. Ish.
gruecd
Footballguy
I know basically nothing about swimming, but that just SOUNDS fast. Good work!
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
I know basically nothing about swimming, but that just SOUNDS fast. Good work!
It is. Quick perspective, I have been right on 2-minutes/per 100 meters for the last couple tri swims I've done (which is slightly above mid pack for my AG). Going sub 30 second 50s is 1/2 this. It is flying. Hey Sand, is the whole running thing and getting used to the new bike holding you back from doing a sprint tri? Triathlete Mag had an article on "Race Your Way In To Race Shape". If you could get a couple in this year, with a solid winter, you'll be destroying these next year.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Show off. I'm 4461. I'd love to pull out a PR, which would be going sub 1:49, but I've done zero distance running since April due to an untreatable sprint tri addiction. Sub 1:55 would be a good day for me.Yep, I'm number 1456. And I'm not really "racing" per se, so I can tell you right now that I'm gonna run 1:35. Ish.
gruecd
Footballguy
Sand
Footballguy
My run is fine, just not as fast as I think I should be. I had a great run yesterday where I finally wasn't exhausted by the effort and in a reasonable time (8:30/mile). Biking is good - on my beach trip I had the chance to do one TT like effort and averaged a bit over 21mph for ~16 miles. That is pretty slow, but it will get me around a course. The last sprint around here is August 8th - I am signed up and paid.2Young2BBald said:gruecd said:I know basically nothing about swimming, but that just SOUNDS fast. Good work!Sand said:
It is. Quick perspective, I have been right on 2-minutes/per 100 meters for the last couple tri swims I've done (which is slightly above mid pack for my AG). Going sub 30 second 50s is 1/2 this. It is flying. Hey Sand, is the whole running thing and getting used to the new bike holding you back from doing a sprint tri? Triathlete Mag had an article on "Race Your Way In To Race Shape". If you could get a couple in this year, with a solid winter, you'll be destroying these next year.
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
Giddy'up! My ex (girl I was dating when I met my wife = almost 20 years ago), just Facebooked me, and I found out she's a pretty good tri-athlete now! She just raced/finished the Sprint National Championship in Newport Beach this past weekend (flew in from Greece to compete!).
wraith5
Footballguy
Show of hands - who thinks gruecd isn't going to be "racing" on Sunday? Anyone? Anyone??2Young2BBald said:Show off. I'm 4461. I'd love to pull out a PR, which would be going sub 1:49, but I've done zero distance running since April due to an untreatable sprint tri addiction. Sub 1:55 would be a good day for me.gruecd said:Yep, I'm number 1456. And I'm not really "racing" per se, so I can tell you right now that I'm gonna run 1:35. Ish.jmcc said:
#5116 here. I am targeting 1:52 (my course best is 1:47:52 from three years ago, and I'm just not there right now). Depending on humidity, that could fall back. I've recently remembered why I vowed never to do a fall marathon again.Anyway, did 6x 400s today. 6:48, 6:53, 7:01, 6:45, 6:53, 7:04. Pretty inconsistent but in the right range. The better news is that I didn't walk during most of the 400yd rest intervals.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
Race number is 2695.I actually haven't raced 1/2-marathons. I ran one with gruecd early this season in 1:45, which was an effort, but it wasn't intended to be a true race. My goal is sub 1:43 (around 7:50/mile).jmcc said:
And yeah, that's fast swimming for Sand! I'd be happy to do 50 yards (two lengths) in, maybe, 50 seconds at absolute best.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
My run is fine, just not as fast as I think I should be. I had a great run yesterday where I finally wasn't exhausted by the effort and in a reasonable time (8:30/mile). Biking is good - on my beach trip I had the chance to do one TT like effort and averaged a bit over 21mph for ~16 miles. That is pretty slow, but it will get me around a course. The last sprint around here is August 8th - I am signed up and paid.2Young2BBald said:gruecd said:I know basically nothing about swimming, but that just SOUNDS fast. Good work!Sand said:
Awesome, share a link if you'd like. I'd like to see the course set up, etc. This just might be the coolest thing about these events (aside from the actual racing), seeing the different course layouts and planning your attack. For this weekend, you might want to mix in a bike/run brick while practicing your 2nd transition (especially if you plan on switching shoes).
Poppa
Footballguy
Simply wished to congratulate you on your accomplishment, Duck.Your muscles were heavily protesting the lack of subtle 'Trail roll' with every stride, of course! Ya learn something new with every race. Me thinks you'll learn a bunch here...Nice job!Thanks! Mentally, feeling great, physically, pretty beat up.Day started off alright - woke up at 2:30 AM and couldn't go back to sleep, so got out of bed and watched some tube, ate, drank coffee, and was out the door 10 minutes earlier than planned Parked, walked to the start with the idea of hitting the restroom, getting back in line, and hitting again, only to stand in line for 45 freackin minutes! By that time, had 5 minutes until wave start time, so quickly warmed up and stretched, had to walk 3-4 blocks to enter the chute, and by the time I reached the start line I was the only one there in that wave (I think they took a picture). Oh, and my Garmin wouldn't turn on - charged it again yesterday, it indicated it was charged, but something screwed up (lesson learned - should've checked it this AM, had time to recharge it). So I used my ipod stopwatch, but had to rely on the mile markers to know my pace.Took that as a positive, as I figured I'd just focus on how I felt without checking pace and HR all the time, but it was a tough adjustment considering I always wear that thing. First 1/2, as gru noted, went pretty well. Felt great, was running 9:30s, and I could tell the HR was staying down. But about mile 15 in Golden Gate Park, my legs started to go, first my hammies then my calves. I wasn't even sure what it was, but realized later I was cramping - I've never had that happen before. By about mile 18 I was taking walk breaks here and there because my hammies were just dying, and walking quickly stretched them a bit. But that obviously cost me my goal of 4:15, let alone the thoughts of running a negative split I had when I was feeling great at mile 10! Walk breaks got longer and more frequent as the miles went on, I obviously don't know (damned Garmin!), but I bet my mile splits went from about 10:00 miles 15-16, 10:30 the next couple miles, and 11:00-12:00 the final 3 or so. Became a battle of "run to that light up there" or "run to those people up there" to keep me from walking it in, which I just wasn't going to do unless I simply couldn't run at all. And was able to gut it out and finish, just over a 10:00 pace for the day. Gotta admit, I wasFinished in 4:23:20 (10:03 pace). Half split was 2:05:45 (9:36).Again, way to go, Duck!
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jmcc
Footballguy
Sweet I will be watching.Show of hands - who thinks gruecd isn't going to be "racing" on Sunday? Anyone? Anyone??2Young2BBald said:Show off. I'm 4461. I'd love to pull out a PR, which would be going sub 1:49, but I've done zero distance running since April due to an untreatable sprint tri addiction. Sub 1:55 would be a good day for me.Yep, I'm number 1456. And I'm not really "racing" per se, so I can tell you right now that I'm gonna run 1:35. Ish.
Anyway, did 6x 400s today. 6:48, 6:53, 7:01, 6:45, 6:53, 7:04. Pretty inconsistent but in the right range. The better news is that I didn't walk during most of the 400yd rest intervals.
jmcc
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
What up, guys?! It's midnight, and I'm finally all packed for Denver (and Chicago) and ready to go tomorrow morning. Did a nice, easy 14-mile run tonight with a buddy of mine. Averaged 8:42 for the first seven miles and 8:21 for the second seven miles. Ran the last mile in 7:45. Really trying to run these mid-week, medium-long runs at an easier pace so that I'm fresh for my speedwork and other "key" workouts.
I fly out early tomorrow morning, and I should get to the hotel in Denver a little after 10:30 local time. One of my RWOL buddies is picking me up at 11:45 for a 6-mile run over his lunch. Nothing like giving me some time to acclimate to the altitude!
Not taking the laptop, so unless they've got a business center or something where I can get online, I'll be MIA until I get back late Friday night. Have a good rest of the week, everybody. Wraith, tri-man, and 2Young -- I'll look forward to seeing you guys on Saturday afternoon.
I fly out early tomorrow morning, and I should get to the hotel in Denver a little after 10:30 local time. One of my RWOL buddies is picking me up at 11:45 for a 6-mile run over his lunch. Nothing like giving me some time to acclimate to the altitude!
Not taking the laptop, so unless they've got a business center or something where I can get online, I'll be MIA until I get back late Friday night. Have a good rest of the week, everybody. Wraith, tri-man, and 2Young -- I'll look forward to seeing you guys on Saturday afternoon.
Sand
Footballguy
XThat is a non sequitur, good sir, and not allowed around these parts. Please insert "brutal", "harrowing', "life threatening", or at least "immensely challenging" next time.
TIA.
gruecd
Footballguy
jmcc
Footballguy
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Well, this has gotten worse hasn't it? Looks as though rain in the least & thunderstorms possible (80% humidity & 30% chance of storms). I can't wait to throw on a trash bag on Sunday morning.Early forecast for next Sunday in Chicago = high of 79°, low of 63°. Sounds like we'll be running in the 60's. Not TOO bad for August, I guess.
gruecd
Footballguy
Posting from the business center at the JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek...
Just got back a little while ago from an easy 5-miler with a buddy of mine. Altitude didn't bother me too much at all, I was pleasantly surprised. I was unpleasantly surprised when I had a big fat-### sit next to me on the 2-1/2 hour plane ride here, but that's another story....
2Young, I don't know what you're talking about. Just checked weather.com for Sunday, and it says 65% humidity with only a 30% chance of precip and a "slight" chance of T-storms. See you guys on Saturday!
Just got back a little while ago from an easy 5-miler with a buddy of mine. Altitude didn't bother me too much at all, I was pleasantly surprised. I was unpleasantly surprised when I had a big fat-### sit next to me on the 2-1/2 hour plane ride here, but that's another story....
2Young, I don't know what you're talking about. Just checked weather.com for Sunday, and it says 65% humidity with only a 30% chance of precip and a "slight" chance of T-storms. See you guys on Saturday!
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
While I typically don't know what I am talking about, this is what I'm talking about. Nothing I can do about, in fact, it really doesn't matter. A gun will go off, I'll run and then have a few beers after, rain or shine.
gruecd
Footballguy
Yeah, you'll do great. Not even worried.
They've been calling for huge storms and 1 inch of rain all day today around here. Predicting thunderstorms is a waste of time.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Thanks again for all the congratulations, everyone. It's sunk in a bit more the past few days, and I'm pretty damned proud of myself! I bought a "26.2" bumper sticker at the race expo on Friday (didn't take it out of the bag when I got home for fear of a jinx) and put it on my car yesterday. Every time I walk to my car, I make sure it's there, smooth it on more, make sure it looks good, etc. BTW, I bought a 50K sticker at the same time (it's still in the bag, of course).
Soreness is pretty minimal today, almost gone, I did end up getting a massage yesterday and I think that helped things along even more. I've been really itching to go for a run since this morning, but I'm going to give my legs one more day then get out and do an easy few miles tomorrow to see how everything feels.
I'm excited for the Chicago crew this weekend, it's great that y'all will be able to meet up together.
Soreness is pretty minimal today, almost gone, I did end up getting a massage yesterday and I think that helped things along even more. I've been really itching to go for a run since this morning, but I'm going to give my legs one more day then get out and do an easy few miles tomorrow to see how everything feels.
I'm excited for the Chicago crew this weekend, it's great that y'all will be able to meet up together.
jmcc
Footballguy
I am jealous of you guys !!!!!!
I have been hitting the gym hard. Alternating between treadmill and eliptical. I was going to run the streets last night but it was over 110 here. I am still a little gun shy with the dehydration thing. I was at my PCP yesterday and he mentioned how much weight I lost and how good I look.
I want to run outside really bad though. I may have to do some night runs.
I have been hitting the gym hard. Alternating between treadmill and eliptical. I was going to run the streets last night but it was over 110 here. I am still a little gun shy with the dehydration thing. I was at my PCP yesterday and he mentioned how much weight I lost and how good I look.
I want to run outside really bad though. I may have to do some night runs.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Why don't you do 1.5 (or so) mile run repeats from your house. Sure its boring doing the same route 3 or 4 times, but it'll get you off the dreadmill. My wife does her long runs passing the house 3 times for water breaks as she HATES the fuel belt. SO, how much have you lost?I am jealous of you guys !!!!!!I have been hitting the gym hard. Alternating between treadmill and eliptical. I was going to run the streets last night but it was over 110 here. I am still a little gun shy with the dehydration thing. I was at my PCP yesterday and he mentioned how much weight I lost and how good I look.I want to run outside really bad though. I may have to do some night runs.
wraith5
Footballguy
Frankly if it's going to be that humid, I'd rather have some rain fall. I tend to run pretty well in the rain (glad I went out all those days instead of staying in on the treadmill!) and hate the humidity. As long as it stops for the beer drinking, that is! Tried to find some Cytomax today and came up empty.2Young2BBald said:
Guess maybe I'll try it for the first time at the expo? Also, warning to the other guys, I plan on looking for a new pair of running shorts or two while we're there - I read about some Brooks that I want to find.Swam 1400 yds this afternoon, starting with a 500yd stretch which is the longest I've done at one time, and finished with a couple of 50's that I thought might kill me. The fastest I could manage was about 0:53. There was a college kid swimming in the lane next to me, and he watched me swim a bit and gave me some pointers, which was great.
After my run on Tuesday, I was walking home and tweaked something in my left ankle (on the outside). Dumb that it happened while I was walking. Anyway it still hurts so I'm anxious to see how my easy 4 miler will go in the morning.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
REI usually carries it, if there's one near you.Tried to find some Cytomax today and came up empty.
jmcc
Footballguy
10 lbs in the last 2 mos.The doctor did not have my chart but felt I had lost about 25lbs over the last year. I was at the cardiologist because of the red cross incident and he was amazed to. I have an appt for a stress test and echo cardiogram in the next 2 weeks. I will get the exact weights at that appt. I last saw him 2-3 years ago so that should be a nice measure.2Young2BBald said:Why don't you do 1.5 (or so) mile run repeats from your house. Sure its boring doing the same route 3 or 4 times, but it'll get you off the dreadmill. My wife does her long runs passing the house 3 times for water breaks as she HATES the fuel belt. SO, how much have you lost?jmcc said:I am jealous of you guys !!!!!!I have been hitting the gym hard. Alternating between treadmill and eliptical. I was going to run the streets last night but it was over 110 here. I am still a little gun shy with the dehydration thing. I was at my PCP yesterday and he mentioned how much weight I lost and how good I look.I want to run outside really bad though. I may have to do some night runs.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
2Young2BBald said:
Big fan of this attitude, although to be fair I'm a lot more casual about races than some of you guys. If the weather cooperates, you get in a good solid race and maybe PR. If the weather sucks, well, you get a good running story and get to feel like a badass for running in the rain/heat/whatever. If you do any siginificant number of races, you're going to get stuck in bad conditions on a regular basis, so you might as well try to enjoy it and make the best of it.
The_Man
Footballguy
Have a great race, guys!
I find this thread very conflicting -- everyone here is so unbelievably positive and supportive that it helps me to keep on going. But it also seems that everyone here is so unbelievably fast and in-shape that it makes me feel like a fat, slow, load!
Here's the latest from LoadLand:
Saturday -- did 4 miles. Beat my goal of 34:00 (8:30 pace) by a few seconds.
Sunday - 6 miles. Felt great, at least to start. My goal was just to run an easy comfortable pace for the duration of the run (was anticipating a 10:00 pace). Felt great for the first 3 miles, most of which are downhill, worked it hard back up those hills on miles 4-5, then saw how fast my pace had been and was inspired to haul for the last mile. Finished at a 9:19 pace for the run.
Monday was a rest day. Tuesday and Wednesday were a combo of not running because of sleeping in/needing to go to work early.
Today - did 3 miles in 23:55. 8:00 is my fast pace, so I am really happy and surprised I could sustain it for 3 full miles. In the two months I've been running, today was the first time I really felt like I was striding/running the entire time. Usually I start out plodding along with my feet slapping the pavement, and I don't really find my stride until near the end of my run (if I find it at all). Maybe I should take 3 days in a row off more often!
I find this thread very conflicting -- everyone here is so unbelievably positive and supportive that it helps me to keep on going. But it also seems that everyone here is so unbelievably fast and in-shape that it makes me feel like a fat, slow, load!
Here's the latest from LoadLand:
Saturday -- did 4 miles. Beat my goal of 34:00 (8:30 pace) by a few seconds.
Sunday - 6 miles. Felt great, at least to start. My goal was just to run an easy comfortable pace for the duration of the run (was anticipating a 10:00 pace). Felt great for the first 3 miles, most of which are downhill, worked it hard back up those hills on miles 4-5, then saw how fast my pace had been and was inspired to haul for the last mile. Finished at a 9:19 pace for the run.
Monday was a rest day. Tuesday and Wednesday were a combo of not running because of sleeping in/needing to go to work early.
Today - did 3 miles in 23:55. 8:00 is my fast pace, so I am really happy and surprised I could sustain it for 3 full miles. In the two months I've been running, today was the first time I really felt like I was striding/running the entire time. Usually I start out plodding along with my feet slapping the pavement, and I don't really find my stride until near the end of my run (if I find it at all). Maybe I should take 3 days in a row off more often!
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