This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Body glide is for anyplace with chafing. It did me right on my 10k (and on every training run I do). No chafing there at all.Next step up from bodyglide is liquid bandaids. That stuff will work well from all reports (and it evidently doesn't fall off like regular band aids).
Will that fit in a MTB frame? Looks mighty tall.OH, and
for your AAR Pigskin. That is a great story!
This was the first time I've ever had bleeding (and it was minor) using body glide. I didn't notice it until mile 28 = it held up pretty well
The good thing is that I know why. I had a great interval, tempo and easy run during the week. On my days off I bartended, which equates to being on my feet for 7+hours. So basically I never had a day off for my legs to completly rest/recover. Still managed 23 miles for the week which is on the high side for me.
Having spent much of my younger years bartending, I can attest that they will eat up your legs when training. IF Tri-man were in your shoes, I guarantee he'd find a way to get a full workout in during a 6 hour shift, and strengthen, instead of wear-down. He'd be like Tom Cruise during cocktail, but instead of spinning bottles while pouring, he'd be lunging and doing crunches while pouring = something to try!Believe it or, we were anxiously waiting. 15k = it's on!WOW! Some spectacular race/training reports!
How about I balance it with a semi-negative report? Saturday's long run of 7 miles turned into a 4 miler. I just didn't have the energy to do the full 7. My legs felt heavy at the start but I thought it would get better after a few miles. It never happened....so I headed home.The good thing is that I know why. I had a great interval, tempo and easy run during the week. On my days off I bartended, which equates to being on my feet for 7+hours. So basically I never had a day for my legs to completly rest/recover. Still managed 23 miles for the week which is on the high side for me.
In an earlier post I was deciding between 5k and a 15k. I made up my mind and will do the 15k. I know you all were anxiously waiting!
I could have used another packet of heed. that's for sure.Will that fit in a MTB frame? Looks mighty tall.OH, andfor your AAR Pigskin. That is a great story!
Man I hate lunges, but it would probably help.ETA: It would help if I could do the lunges with her.tri-man 47 said:W O W !!!!!
More great race - and training - reports (and goal setting).
---
Liquors, you'll be pleased to know that I have, officially, added weekly lunges to my training schedule. No more getting to them if and when I can ...a weekly set is part of my routine for the winter.
And for the nips, I use something like these Clear Spots. They don't come loose due to motion, since they're small.
Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt much
I was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.Forgive my inexperience, but how would one be better than the other?Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt muchI was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
Nice! I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. Festival Foods Turkey Trot 5-miler on Thanksgiving morning, Noodleini 5K, or Noodleini 15K? Or some combination of the above? I guess it depends on the weather and how my legs feel.Keggers said:In an earlier post I was deciding between 5k and a 15k. I made up my mind and will do the 15k. I know you all were anxiously waiting!
LOL at the tri-bike set up. The regular handle bars are more aero than those.
That's my future competition!!!
No need to be sorry, I meant that Body Glide works for everything (including the nips). I can apply glide to them prior to a swim on a tri and it'll last all the way through the run. I also chafe under my arms from swimming and I apply it there. The only spot I use something different is on my feet. I use Vasoline on them.jonmhend said:
I have been looking at th 2XUs to determine if I can swim in them too. It would make for very easy transitions while still have compression for the tris.Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt muchI was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
ewwwwww! Although, if it'd make me faster, I'd Glide everywhere.
Why couldn't you use the regular compression socks during the swim?I have been looking at th 2XUs to determine if I can swim in them too. It would make for very easy transitions while still have compression for the tris.Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt muchI was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
Both my bike shoes & Zoot running shoes are made for bare feet and wet socks would be miserable to put in a shoe post swim and would pick up a bunch of sand and dirt in the water and on the run to transition. I should have added that I think I could swim a little faster if the sleeve would help me avoid cramping on the swim as well. My very premature plans for next year are to take a long T1 when doing a 1/2 IM and put on the CW-Xs. The extra minute will be paid back in abated fatigue I'd think.Why couldn't you use the regular compression socks during the swim?I have been looking at th 2XUs to determine if I can swim in them too. It would make for very easy transitions while still have compression for the tris.Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt muchI was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
For a 1/2 IM, that makes great sense. For an Olympic or shorter I think it would be wasted times. I do like the idea of using sleeves. If you wear a wetsuit, you could wear them for the whole race; or if you get the 2xu they would most likely have no problem in the swim, as they are lycra. My update:I'm doing a lot of eating, drinking and doing squat. I earned a week of debauchery, and will get back at it this weekend. In the meantime, I'm porking-up.
Well, it would ...it does.
Liquors, you joke about it, but I've actually been keeping an eye on the Illinois senior Olympics. I could make some noise in the sprint tri and some of the running events (5K down as far as the 400m or maybe 200m). One of these years I might just do it to attempt a hardware haul. 
The swimming and biking crowd would still kick my butt, but I could do well in the running events ...it'd be fun to try some of the other field events, too. :BruceJennerwannabe:
I'll look into this. I wonder if there are bike shorts with this concept out there?Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt muchI was surprised how many people were wearing them this weekend. I talked with one couple who wore compression sleeves, and they were convinced they were superior to the socks. I'll most likely give them a try next.
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
Yep. edited to add: This would be a good look for you!I'll look into this. I wonder if there are bike shorts with this concept out there?Hey Bud. Welcome to the club! I went through a series of approximately 6 calf strains in 3 years from 2006-2008. I have only had one minor strain in the past 12 months and believecompression socks have helped me avoid them. I've worn them for every run accept approximately three during this time, and during one of those three is when I had my minor calf strain. As bad as my calves felt prior to the run this weekend, I don't think I could have possibly finished it without them. You'll look like a geek, but considering the fact that I usually see you in spandex, it can't hurt much
Edited to add, that these are the ones they were wearing.
I am actually being somewhat serious. We have a 72 year old in our department (the person who got me started on tri's!), who has earned quite a bit of hardware running, cycling, swimming and in the tri! He's a former 2:40 marathon runner who is still amazingly active. He had hip replacement surgery last year, and last month did his first running race since the surgery. I'm the opposite of you though, I think I have my best chance to get hardware in the cycling events.Well, it would ...it does.
Liquors, you joke about it, but I've actually been keeping an eye on the Illinois senior Olympics. I could make some noise in the sprint tri and some of the running events (5K down as far as the 400m or maybe 200m). One of these years I might just do it to attempt a hardware haul.
(Not trying to be a smart aleck.) Either way - I like the goal to get back under 200, and to build up your running skills even better than before!! Remember that the longer runs will help to burn off more calories. And don't neglect other training aspects, whether it be strength work, core, flexibility, etc.The Third - good luck to your daughter's marathon training! I saw a bunch of kids who had just finished their final marathon mile while doing my packet pick-up a few weeks ago ...lots of really happy, proud faces (kids and parents).
Awesome! I've heard a few comments from past marathoners that Boston is a breeze compared to the Little Rock course. Fortunately for those of us running the half, the real hills start beyond 13. You may know this, but the one thing LR is known for is the size of the finisher medal. This guy's blog has a nice race report from the 2009 LR Marathon, along with a picture of the 09 medal.
Darrin - basic math. You weigh 240 right now and going down to 190. The average runner runs 2000 steps/mile. This means for every mile right now you are pushing up another ~100,000 lbs. Due to momentum and such it really isn't quite that much, but you are going to be using a whole hell of a lot less effort to move once you drop the weight. The conventional wisdom is 2 seconds dropped per pound lost. Dropping the 50 wil put you under 10min/mile without any corresponding increase in fitness. I'd bet by the time you lose the 50 (6 months of consistent effort) your fitness will carry you well under that range.
Huh! Now that's cool ...and encouraging!
The Third said:
on get the kids pumped up on this early. You are a kick ### role model for them! I built a tracking log for both kids in Excel when they have done the same 25 miles prior to the big day to do the full. PM me an email address if you'd like a copy (its very basic). My daughter filled her out religiously, my son could have cared less. Oh, and you forgot the importance of the T-Shirt. My kids typically wear theirs to school the next day (and used to sleep in them on race day too).See, this I like. I can't wait until I am once again super-fast.
(race photos from Sunday):
Told ya so!!!!! Glad I was right!So, went to the Podiatrist today and he x-ray'd my foot again. Definitely not a stress fracture, just a matter of pressure on one of my metatarsals. So he shaved off some callus and gave me some inserts designed to take pressure off the ball of my foot. He said if I'm not in pain I can run - doing so won't make things worse. Going back to see him next week.Wearing my running shoes right now with the insert and it feels OK...if it's OK tomorrow, I'll try a short run
Most excellent news.So, went to the Podiatrist today and he x-ray'd my foot again. Definitely not a stress fracture, just a matter of pressure on one of my metatarsals. So he shaved off some callus and gave me some inserts designed to take pressure off the ball of my foot. He said if I'm not in pain I can run - doing so won't make things worse. Going back to see him next week.Wearing my running shoes right now with the insert and it feels OK...if it's OK tomorrow, I'll try a short run
And now a visual PSA about why you shouldn't wear compression socks in pubic
Oof
Getting beat by a girl...
Pizza & a Bloody Mary for Breakfast
Guy to the left wondering WTF I'm wearing....
Woulda been nice if they'd told me I was in the awards shots..
Seriously, how does my wife let me out of the house in these?
I dont know that I am man enough to wear those socks.
