Ran a 10k in June (6 Viewers)

[Sand]

Wooderson, et al - great races, runs, walks, and workouts! Fun reading!!!Nothing new for me ...just winter base building with a lot of yoga and weekly lunges and squats.

Yoga = base building? Isn't base building long, slow miles to be able to add speed to in the spring? What is your workout regimen? I am terribly curious.Not much new for me, either. Went out today and rode the MTB for a bit over an hour and then ran what ended up being almost exactly a 10k over the same MTB trail. Trail running is lots of fun (just what I need, another activity to pursue). I'm freakin' slow, but it was fun. It has been a while since I have suffered and gone as slow as I did today (9:30/mile) - mostly due to just being tired rather than the technical aspect of the run. I guess this was my LSD day...

 

[2Young2BBald]

Wooderson, et al - great races, runs, walks, and workouts! Fun reading!!!Nothing new for me ...just winter base building with a lot of yoga and weekly lunges and squats.

Yoga = base building? Isn't base building long, slow miles to be able to add speed to in the spring? What is your workout regimen? I am terribly curious.Not much new for me, either. Went out today and rode the MTB for a bit over an hour and then ran what ended up being almost exactly a 10k over the same MTB trail. Trail running is lots of fun (just what I need, another activity to pursue). I'm freakin' slow, but it was fun. It has been a while since I have suffered and gone as slow as I did today (9:30/mile) - mostly due to just being tired rather than the technical aspect of the run. I guess this was my LSD day...

Trail running is equal parts pain and pleasure, IMO. On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run. I'll also be doing a 5 min, 100K dirt relay next fall with Tri-Man as my team's ringer. The Running Fit folks have an extreme dirt relay down in FL in Dade City (Green Swap) in February. That one is only a 50 mile 5-man team relay. You should round up a team!As for an update, I inadvertently am going to have the most days worked out in November of any month this year. With tomorrow's swim, I'll have 21 days of doing something out of 30 in November. After Thursday's Turkey Trot, I ran 3 miles Friday and did trainer rides of 25 miles Saturday & 12 miles today. I am traveling for work Tuesday-Friday and may not have a chance to get anything in. This may work out nicely an accidental taper for next Sunday's indoor triathlon. I think I'll do well on the swim and the run, the bike still remains a work in progress. I've had the feeling lately on the bike that I could generate more power with my cleats moved back on my shoes a bit. Taking baby steps, I moved them back one mark and liked the change a bunch.

 

[Sand]

Trail running is equal parts pain and pleasure, IMO. On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run. I'll also be doing a 5 min, 100K dirt relay next fall with Tri-Man as my team's ringer. The Running Fit folks have an extreme dirt relay down in FL in Dade City (Green Swap) in February. That one is only a 50 mile 5-man team relay. You should round up a team!

Holy crap you guys are fast!

 

[2Young2BBald]

Trail running is equal parts pain and pleasure, IMO. On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run. I'll also be doing a 5 min, 100K dirt relay next fall with Tri-Man as my team's ringer. The Running Fit folks have an extreme dirt relay down in FL in Dade City (Green Swap) in February. That one is only a 50 mile 5-man team relay. You should round up a team!

Holy crap you guys are fast!

:finger: I was so happy to learn that Google Chrome spell checks my posts. Unfortunately, it doesn't typo check. I am a typo machine

 

[Dexter]

On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run.

I plan on doing this onehttp://www.3disciplines.com/index.php?opti...9&Itemid=68

 

[2Young2BBald]

On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run.

I plan on doing this onehttp://www.3disciplines.com/index.php?opti...9&Itemid=68

I am going to be racing the Olympic at Seahorse the next day over in Climax or I'd be there too. Stony Creek X-Tri very much fits your Mountain Bike ability. Be sure you have a wetsuit, it'll be too cold to swim without one that time of year.

 

[Dexter]

On my list of to dos is a series of X-Tris where the swim is a free for all start, followed by a MTB ride and trail run.

I plan on doing this onehttp://www.3disciplines.com/index.php?opti...9&Itemid=68

I am going to be racing the Olympic at Seahorse the next day over in Climax or I'd be there too. Stony Creek X-Tri very much fits your Mountain Bike ability. Be sure you have a wetsuit, it'll be too cold to swim without one that time of year.

thanks for the tip.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Darrin & Steve, if you have any desire to do a Sprint Triathlon, we've planned a family reunion of sorts down at Disney in August of next year and my Daughter, my Brother-in-Law & I will more than likely be doing this event. My Daughter wants to do the "My 1st Tri" event & my bro-in-law and I will do the Sprint. I'd like to do the Oly the next day, but dedicating 2 days to racing on vacation just wont happen.

 

[tri-man 47]

Nothing new for me ...just winter base building with a lot of yoga and weekly lunges and squats.

Yoga = base building? Isn't base building long, slow miles to be able to add speed to in the spring? What is your workout regimen? I am terribly curious.

It's base building plus yoga, etc. I'm keeping up on my swims, biking, and running, but currently about once a week for each and, as you note, generally long and slow(er). On top of that is the yoga (~five mornings a week for fifteen minutes), a dumbell session or two, and a weekly set of lunge steps and squats. The goal is to hit early spring with a solid base along with with a strong core and more flexibility and strength, particularly in the legs.The 100K September trail race 2Young mentions will be very interesting. He's too kind - it's actually a whole team of 'ringers,' i.e., guys 40 or 50+ in age. They give a 1%/year time bonus over 40 and a 3%/year time bonus over 50. I'm so old that ...well, talk about negative splits!

 

[pmbrown_22]

hey all, sorry for no updates on my Turkey Trot, but I was busy all weekend. My neighbor and I had a great race. He usually runs in the 9's when he runs, but wanted to push it for the first half and see how he felt so we went out together. It was a fun race, but also a fast race for me. I was running in the low 7's almost the whole first half and pulled ahead of him. My pace was just flying and was passing people left and right. I was coasting into the shoot and my neighbor taps me on the shoulder right before we crossed the line to finish. We both ran a great race. He was super pumped about it and he needed it. He and his wife are going through a tough divorce (15 yrs marriage and she has been cheating on him for about 6 months). Running is what he does to get his frustrations out. Overall our time was 46:04 at 7:20 miles. Let me tell you that I have never ran at that pace ever. This gives me great confidence that I want to be able to get faster and run like this for the next marathon. It was a blast. The big thing is that we had a really slow first mile because of congestion so I would have done better had there not been that many runners. Not sure how publicized this was outside of Cincinnati, but this Turkey Trot was celebrating it's 100th year and there were about 17,000 runners/walkers here. They said it is some kind of record. The walkers inflated my numbers a bit in the categories, but I will take them.

Other than that, I only ran one other day because of shopping on Friday and not feeling great on Saturday. Yesterday, I did 8 miles and felt pretty good. I think I am ready to start ramping up training again to get in marathon shape again.

Congrats to all the other racers over the past couple of days. Sounds like a lot of fun was had.

 

[BassNBrew]

hey all, sorry for no updates on my Turkey Trot, but I was busy all weekend. My neighbor and I had a great race. He usually runs in the 9's when he runs, but wanted to push it for the first half and see how he felt so we went out together. It was a fun race, but also a fast race for me. I was running in the low 7's almost the whole first half and pulled ahead of him. My pace was just flying and was passing people left and right. I was coasting into the shoot and my neighbor taps me on the shoulder right before we crossed the line to finish. We both ran a great race. He was super pumped about it and he needed it. He and his wife are going through a tough divorce (15 yrs marriage and she has been cheating on him for about 6 months). Running is what he does to get his frustrations out. Overall our time was 46:04 at 7:20 miles. Let me tell you that I have never ran at that pace ever. This gives me great confidence that I want to be able to get faster and run like this for the next marathon. It was a blast. The big thing is that we had a really slow first mile because of congestion so I would have done better had there not been that many runners. Not sure how publicized this was outside of Cincinnati, but this Turkey Trot was celebrating it's 100th year and there were about 17,000 runners/walkers here. They said it is some kind of record. The walkers inflated my numbers a bit in the categories, but I will take them.Other than that, I only ran one other day because of shopping on Friday and not feeling great on Saturday. Yesterday, I did 8 miles and felt pretty good. I think I am ready to start ramping up training again to get in marathon shape again.Congrats to all the other racers over the past couple of days. Sounds like a lot of fun was had.

Congrats on pushing it. 10K???

 

[BassNBrew]

Hey, everybody. Ran the 15K this morning in 1:04:06 (6:54/mi). It was a couple of minutes slower than I would've liked, but I really didn't know what to expect coming off of back-to-back marathons. I was kinda hoping to go 61-62 minutes, but it was pretty clear after the first couple of miles that my body wasn't ready for that kind of speed. Still, it was a PR by 3+ minutes, and I won the Clydesdale division with eight minutes to spare.

With the exception of mile 5 when I stopped to get a cup of Gatorade, splits were relatively consistent: 6:43, 6:49, 6:54, 6:53, 7:10, 6:48, 6:47, 6:59, 6:58, and 2:02 (6:17/mi) for the last 0.3. Like I've said before, I'm a marathoner; I suck at this shorter crap!

Was able to chat with Keggers and his GF before and after the race. He ran an awesome race, but I'll let him tell you about it.

Have a great day!!

Way to stomp butt. Was the hardware nice?

 

[Third]

gruced - Congrats on what sounds like a really solid 15K yesterday. I know it's all relative, but good grief you are fast!

pmbrown_22 - Great job on the Turkey Trot! Great time and it sounds like you pulled your friend along on your coat tails.

 

[BassNBrew]

Sitting on the bus coming back from the Atlanta half marathon. Terrific weather: Sunny, 45 degrees, little wind. Very crowded race with approx. 10,000 participants. I was placed in the middle corral towards the back so I had to fight through traffic for the first couple of miles. Course was flat/downhill for the first half with a tough uphill around mile 8 and some gentle rolling hills on the back 4 miles. NEW PR: (unofficial time): 1:43! Took a full 7 minutes off my previous best and according to various GPSs (including mine), the course measured around 13.3 miles. Thrilled with my time and feeling great about my first full marathon in January.Beer me!

3:30 marathon time on the horizon.

 

[BassNBrew]

Just got home from the 10 miler. Will post more later this evening with pics, but my goal was 2 hours. I kicked it's ###. I crossed in just under 1:51 and even managed negative splits. The 1:51 was gun time, chip time is going to be closer to 1:50. Heading off to Steve's in a few for turkey and stuff. All of you have a safe and happy day.

Workhorse congrats on your PR.

Way to get back into the swing Darrin.

 

[pmbrown_22]

hey all, sorry for no updates on my Turkey Trot, but I was busy all weekend. My neighbor and I had a great race. He usually runs in the 9's when he runs, but wanted to push it for the first half and see how he felt so we went out together. It was a fun race, but also a fast race for me. I was running in the low 7's almost the whole first half and pulled ahead of him. My pace was just flying and was passing people left and right. I was coasting into the shoot and my neighbor taps me on the shoulder right before we crossed the line to finish. We both ran a great race. He was super pumped about it and he needed it. He and his wife are going through a tough divorce (15 yrs marriage and she has been cheating on him for about 6 months). Running is what he does to get his frustrations out. Overall our time was 46:04 at 7:20 miles. Let me tell you that I have never ran at that pace ever. This gives me great confidence that I want to be able to get faster and run like this for the next marathon. It was a blast. The big thing is that we had a really slow first mile because of congestion so I would have done better had there not been that many runners. Not sure how publicized this was outside of Cincinnati, but this Turkey Trot was celebrating it's 100th year and there were about 17,000 runners/walkers here. They said it is some kind of record. The walkers inflated my numbers a bit in the categories, but I will take them.Other than that, I only ran one other day because of shopping on Friday and not feeling great on Saturday. Yesterday, I did 8 miles and felt pretty good. I think I am ready to start ramping up training again to get in marathon shape again.Congrats to all the other racers over the past couple of days. Sounds like a lot of fun was had.

Congrats on pushing it. 10K???

Yes it was a 10K. Never done one of these before. It was very fast, but could of just been the company I was in and the runners I was around. For me it was a little tough because I have never woven around people so much as I did that race. I feel as though I ran twice that much because of all the back and forth I did not the streets.

 

[Keggers]

Hey, everybody. Ran the 15K this morning in 1:04:06 (6:54/mi). It was a couple of minutes slower than I would've liked, but I really didn't know what to expect coming off of back-to-back marathons. I was kinda hoping to go 61-62 minutes, but it was pretty clear after the first couple of miles that my body wasn't ready for that kind of speed. Still, it was a PR by 3+ minutes, and I won the Clydesdale division with eight minutes to spare.

With the exception of mile 5 when I stopped to get a cup of Gatorade, splits were relatively consistent: 6:43, 6:49, 6:54, 6:53, 7:10, 6:48, 6:47, 6:59, 6:58, and 2:02 (6:17/mi) for the last 0.3. Like I've said before, I'm a marathoner; I suck at this shorter crap!

Was able to chat with Keggers and his GF before and after the race. He ran an awesome race, but I'll let him tell you about it.

Have a great day!!

Yeah, you suck! Good to see you and GREAT job on the race!I went out the night before and didn't get to bed until about 2am....woke up at 6am for the 8am start. I wasn't sure what to expect because the two weeks prior to the race were crappy. In those two weeks I managed only 2, 3 mile runs as I was nursing a sore knee. Anyway, I had a goal of 7:30 miles and would have been happy with 7:42 miles (1/2 marathon pace). Finished the 15k in 1:10:22 = 7:32 pace. I was extremely happy with that!

I managed to follow a few "butter" faces. Here is the link :Noodleini Bib numbers 144 and 544. Great to run behind! If interested, my bib number was 479.

 

[Dexter]

looking for a TRI book. Any recommendations.

 

[wraith5]

There Still Needs to be a MINI ME Division

The problem is that most racers your size are on horseback... Lots of good great running going on over the holiday weekend!! Well, not so much for me, but for a lot of you!

Workhorse - excellent PR!!

Dexter / 2Y - congrats on your race guys! The boxers guy description cracked me up. 2Y, I hope sometime I can do a race where I notice the stuff that goes on around me...

Darrin - nice negative splits!! Really great job and you really continue to improve.

Wooderson - a virgin no more!! Well done.

prosopis - sounds like a fun race (glad you posted the website so I could see the water hazards). Congrats on your PR!

jonmhend - nice 10M race! I'm interested in learning about running in AZ from you & prosopis...

gruecd - It seemed like it's been a long time since I could congratulate you on a run, so I'm glad I get to (finally) do so when you easily won your division!! Well done.

Keggers - Great job on your run! 1:10:22 is a damn good time!!

pmbrown - nice fast 10k, especially given how many people were in that race! I'm really thinking about running something in Cincinnati next year...

Hopefully I didn't miss anyone...

 

[gruecd]

There Still Needs to be a MINI ME Division

The problem is that most racers your size are on horseback...

 

[tri-man 47]

I managed to follow a few "butter" faces. Here is the link :Noodleini Bib numbers 144 and 544. Great to run behind! If interested, my bib number was 479.

back at ya. Nicely done with #544.

 

[Sand]

I managed to follow a few "butter" faces. Here is the link :Noodleini Bib numbers 144 and 544. Great to run behind! If interested, my bib number was 479.

back at ya. Nicely done with #544.

1. They are much cuter than you.2. Did you think you were in a parade?

 

[wraith5]

Well, among all the great runs over the holiday weekend, and as a follow-up to my great 21 miler and strong Yasso 800 workout last week, I had a terrible 13 mile run on Saturday.

Long and short of it is I way over-dressed for the conditions. I dressed like it was 30 (long running pants, double long-sleeve shirts and a fleece headband) when it ended up being near 50 and sunny. Not really sure what the hell I was thinking when I left the house (at 11am). I dropped 5 lbs + in sweat and never had a chance to settle into any sort of rhythm.

On my 21 miler, I didn't touch 160 bpm until about mile 4.4 - on Sat. I did it in 0.5 miles. On the 21 miler I touched 170 three times (briefly) before mile 17. Saturday I crossed 170 for good at mile 3.1. That tells the story right there, basically - those two runs were six days apart!! The final total was 13 miles in 9:35s, but the first 10 were 9:05s and the last three were... somewhat slower than that.

So I'll chalk this one up to a lesson learned and an opportunity to keep from getting overconfident going into the race.

 

[Keggers]

I managed to follow a few "butter" faces. Here is the link :Noodleini Bib numbers 144 and 544. Great to run behind! If interested, my bib number was 479.

back at ya. Nicely done with #544.

1. They are much cuter than you. Yes, I know. #144 has horizontal stripes on her tights. There was one stripe that was located right where the upper thigh meets with the lower butt. That stripe was visible then not visible...repeat several times. Mesmerizing. 2. Did you think you were in a parade? Hahaha! Normally I don't see the photographers when I'm running. I happened to see this one so I waived.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Great reports all!!! I'm too tired to look back for specifics. Mrs. Liquors flew to CA for a weekend with her girlfriends = I was Mr. Mom for three days. I spoiled both my daughters as much as I could, and didn't do squat (nor any lunges) related to working out all weekend. I'll lift pretty heavy tonight, and hope to be able to do a spin class by Thursday (depending on how my calf feels).

The problem is that most racers your size are on horseback...

 

[Darrinll40]

Darrin & Steve, if you have any desire to do a Sprint Triathlon, we've planned a family reunion of sorts down at Disney in August of next year and my Daughter, my Brother-in-Law & I will more than likely be doing this event. My Daughter wants to do the "My 1st Tri" event & my bro-in-law and I will do the Sprint. I'd like to do the Oly the next day, but dedicating 2 days to racing on vacation just wont happen.

I would love to go and watch you swim, but it is still pretty far in advance for me to plan. Remind me again later and I will see what I can do.

 

[pmbrown_22]

pmbrown - nice fast 10k, especially given how many people were in that race! I'm really thinking about running something in Cincinnati next year...

Thanks. Cincinnati really is a great running community. there are a lot of nice areas to run and it is also a pretty good place for hills. As discussed before with you (I think you do the KY area someplace that has a lot of hills), but there are a lot of really steep ones in the city limits of Cincinnati that are good for training and a lot of races run through them.Let me know what you decide, I could join you.

 

[wraith5]

pmbrown - nice fast 10k, especially given how many people were in that race! I'm really thinking about running something in Cincinnati next year...

Thanks. Cincinnati really is a great running community. there are a lot of nice areas to run and it is also a pretty good place for hills. As discussed before with you (I think you do the KY area someplace that has a lot of hills), but there are a lot of really steep ones in the city limits of Cincinnati that are good for training and a lot of races run through them.Let me know what you decide, I could join you.

My Mom is in Lexington and I do business with 5/3 bank in Cincinnati and Florence, KY. I don't get down there as often as I should and a race would be a good excuse.

 

[wraith5]

OK, prosopis and jonmhend (and anyone else who has some insight to share):

What do I need to know about running long distance in the desert vs. running in the midwest?

ETA: Current forcast for 12/13 in Tucson: 39/69 "mostly sunny and warmer" Sat and Mon are both a high of 59...

 

[meeka]

Wow, a lot of great reports here from this weekend. Looks like I will have to speed up to keep up around here.

I was on kid duty on Thanksgiving morning so I walked a 2K with my 3 boys while my wife ran an 8K with 3 of her siblings. It is so awesome to see her family involved in running. More and more it is becoming a family activity and I think my BIL may join my wife and I at a half marathon in 2010.

I was able to squeeze in a 4 mile run after we returned from the race before we headed over to the in-laws for dinner. I feel much better if I get a run in before a day of eating. The rest of the weekend was a blur. Tons of family activities, shopping, and work around the house. I did not get a run in Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

I started the week of right today with 6 miles in 53 minutes. I am working on turning 9 minute miles into the new "easy" pace. Most of last year I would log my "easy" miles at 9:30s and pace myself even slower when I was training for my marathon. Now I am starting at 9 minute pace and throwing in 8:30s in the middle of my longer runs. Today the run felt pretty easy, so I hope this means that I am getting into better shape. The core exercise may be paying off.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Anybody else put on major poundage over the weekend? I could not have eaten or drank more. I was too afraid to step on the scale this morning

 

[jonmhend]

OK, prosopis and jonmhend (and anyone else who has some insight to share): What do I need to know about running long distance in the desert vs. running in the midwest? ETA: Current forcast for 12/13 in Tucson: 39/69 "mostly sunny and warmer" Sat and Mon are both a high of 59...

Personally, I don't think there is a big difference. We have low humidity and so I'm guessing most AZ races will be considered "fast" races as long as there isn't too much elevation changes. Looks like perfect weather. I was amazed during my 10 miler on Thanksgiving at the number of people that wore long sleeves and even headbands. After the first mile it was perfect weather. Just tough out the standing around and waiting for the race to start and it will be great. I'll be curious to hear about the scenery down there...

 

[jonmhend]

Gruecd was right on the RnR packet pickup. No morning of the race pickup. So now the only way to do the race is to go up on Friday and pick up the race packet, come back for family function Sat night, drive back up on Sat night. I've decided to bail on it. Instead I'm going to do the Fiesta Bowl half on the same day.

 

[Sand]

Anybody else put on major poundage over the weekend? I could not have eaten or drank more. I was too afraid to step on the scale this morning

I lost weight this weekend.:flex:

 

[2Young2BBald]

There Still Needs to be a MINI ME Division

The problem is that most racers your size are on horseback...

Expect Coal in Your Stocking This Christmas.......

 

[2Young2BBald]

looking for a TRI book. Any recommendations.

None. I looked around when I first started out and didn't find anything that looked even remotely like a good read. Your money would be better spent on Triathlete Magazine in my opinion. All of the books I'd found were more or less geared to doing a full IM and did not cater to the rookie. Triathlete Mag has a little of both every month. I found it far better to talk about the sport with people who have done them. I got that here and with a few of my running friends that do them. For me, it was all about the swim in the beginning. Once I realized I was going to live though the swim, I moved on to technique. The swimming is one of those things you can only read about and improve so much before you need someone to actually watch you swim and give you pointers in real time.Running Fit will have Triathon 101 Classes in the spring I think. Depending on where you live, you could look up the guys over at Fraser Cycle or Cadence Cycle in Ann Arbor to see if they'll have classes as well. Starting back up in April, I'll be down on Belle Isle on the weekends with a group of folks to ride, run and we even swam a few times. You are welcome to join us. For the Motor City Tri I brought 6 1st timers to do the sprint and we did most of the practice stuff (bricks) down there on Belle Isle.

 

[gruecd]

What up, guys. Just got back from an easy 5-mile recovery run, and I had one of those totally "zen-like" moments that remind me why I love being a runner. Just me and the cold, crisp air with the wind at my back. Felt like I was floating out there. Totally awesome. Came back and did some math, and I figured I need to average about 6 miles/day in December to hit 2,000 miles for the year. Shouldn't be a problem.

Time now for a quick shower and dinner before I settle in to watch the football game. I need about 400 yards and 3-4 TDs from Brady so I don't feel so bad about starting him over Favre. But seriously--you can't bench Brady, can you??

BNB - The hardware was hilarious. Noodles & Co. sponsored the race, so the trophy was supposed to be some kind of "Captain Noodleini" or something. Check it out.

pmb - Great job on the turkey trot. Way to push yourself!!

wraith - Sorry to hear about the crappy long run. I always tell people to dress like it's 10-20 degrees warmer than what it really is. It's OK if you're a little uncomfortably cool when you're first getting started. FWIW, wind chills were in the upper 20's for my race yesterday morning, and here is how I dressed.

Also, regarding Tucson, just pay extra attention to hydration with the lack of humidity and the likely temperature change. It was literally -30° with the wind chill when I left for RNR Arizona last January, and it was pushing 70° when I got there. I don't think I paid enough attention to my hydration plan, and I ended up fighting cramps the entire 2nd half of the race. Just FYI.

 

[prosopis]

OK, prosopis and jonmhend (and anyone else who has some insight to share): What do I need to know about running long distance in the desert vs. running in the midwest? ETA: Current forcast for 12/13 in Tucson: 39/69 "mostly sunny and warmer" Sat and Mon are both a high of 59...

4 miles today for me.I have never run anywhere else so I cant compare. I will guess that it is much drier here then you are used to. I suspect you will want to drink more. Scenery is spectacular here as well. There are usually big temp fluctuations from morning to afternoon. I tend to be the guy that dresses for how it will be later. I would dress for the 69 degrees and just be cold early in the day but that is just me.Your marathon is primarily a downhill run. Lots of wide open space with nice mountain views.

 

[prosopis]

Anybody else put on major poundage over the weekend? I could not have eaten or drank more. I was too afraid to step on the scale this morning

I lost weight this weekend.:flex:

I gained 2 lbs :whoosh:

 

[Sand]

looking for a TRI book. Any recommendations.

None.

I will respectfully disagree with this. Friel's book is something that all triathlete's should partake in. It will help you make sense of why you should be doing things. It gives you a sense of understanding behind the training programs you can download from the net. I think it should be on every triathlete's shelf. It is as applicable to a novice as an IMer.Other than that I have been interested in this one, simply because a weight room is 10 seconds away from my desk at work and I can easily do that stuff. Haven't bought it, yet.

Besides Friel's book I'd stick with individual sport books. Use the Bible to stitch them all together.

 

[2Young2BBald]

looking for a TRI book. Any recommendations.

None.

I will respectfully disagree with this. Friel's book is something that all triathlete's should partake in. It will help you make sense of why you should be doing things. It gives you a sense of understanding behind the training programs you can download from the net. I think it should be on every triathlete's shelf. It is as applicable to a novice as an IMer.Other than that I have been interested in this one, simply because a weight room is 10 seconds away from my desk at work and I can easily do that stuff. Haven't bought it, yet.

Besides Friel's book I'd stick with individual sport books. Use the Bible to stitch them all together.

FWIW, I was making the assumption that he was looking for a book for beginners starting from scratch. I tried to find something like Marathoning for Mortals for Tris and didn't find anything comparable.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Wrapped up November with my most days worked out of any month this year, most miles swam and just missed my most total miles by less than a mile. More exciting, today was my 5th day in a row of some kind of work out and I still was able to swim my fastest 500 yards ever. I opened my swim with a rather quick 1,000 yards. When I took a quick breather, the running clock was about 30 seconds from rolling over to 0. So I decided this was a sign to see just how much I have improved my speed this fall. I think I have been close to breaking 9 minutes for 500 yards, but haven't timed myself much since getting back in the pool. When I finished my 500 I'd done it in 8:36! I think I could have done it a bit quicker. After 14 lengths they dropped a guy in my lane with a kick board and he was all over the place. I wrapped tonights swim with another 1,000 yards. It took a good 150 yards before my arms stopped feeling like bricks after the speed swim. Unfortunately, I'll now spend the next 4 days in the car and hotels for four days of meetings in 3 towns with little to no chance of a workout.

 

[Dexter]

looking for a TRI book. Any recommendations.

None.

I will respectfully disagree with this. Friel's book is something that all triathlete's should partake in. It will help you make sense of why you should be doing things. It gives you a sense of understanding behind the training programs you can download from the net. I think it should be on every triathlete's shelf. It is as applicable to a novice as an IMer.Other than that I have been interested in this one, simply because a weight room is 10 seconds away from my desk at work and I can easily do that stuff. Haven't bought it, yet.

Besides Friel's book I'd stick with individual sport books. Use the Bible to stitch them all together.

Thanks guys! A little about me.Swimming: I was captain of my high school swim team. My specialty was the 200 I.M. I also did the 100 fly, 100 back and anchored the 200 & 400 free relay. It's been years since I've last swam competitively, but I'm pretty sure me technique is still sound my only concern is building up endurance. That's always been my down fall.

Biking: I've been mountain biking for 3 years now. So biking skills are average. I plan on using my high end mountain bike as a road bike as soon as I buy road tires.

Running: Started running this year. So I'm still a noob.

The reason I want a book is I have no idea what I'm in for. I'd like a little guidance. I'll look into the books Sand suggested also 2y2b do you have a specific magazine in mind?

 

[gruecd]

I need about 400 yards and 3-4 TDs from Brady so I don't feel so bad about starting him over Favre. But seriously--you can't bench Brady, can you??

Bench, meet Tom Brady. Tom Brady, meet bench.Favre's next four games: @ARI, CIN, @CAR, @CHI. Screw it....going with Brett the rest of the way. I don't like Brady anyway.

 

[Sand]

Thanks guys! A little about me.

Swimming: I was captain of my high school swim team. My specialty was the 200 I.M. I also did the 100 fly, 100 back and anchored the 200 & 400 free relay. It's been years since I've last swam competitively, but I'm pretty sure me technique is still sound my only concern is building up endurance. That's always been my down fall.

Biking: I've been mountain biking for 3 years now. So biking skills are average. I plan on using my high end mountain bike as a road bike as soon as I buy road tires.

Running: Started running this year. So I'm still a noob.

The reason I want a book is I have no idea what I'm in for. I'd like a little guidance. I'll look into the books Sand suggested also 2y2b do you have a specific magazine in mind?

You should have no issues with the swimming. I was almost in the same boat and the form never leaves. The endurance and speed, on the other hand, aren't so easy (for me, anyway). In fact, I'll bet in a few months you'll make me look like a slug. BTW, the one book I have bought for swimming was this one. Again because I can hit a weight room anytime I want. I am seeing gains - 1:25/100 is the new norm and I am dipping under 1:10/100 in sprint sets. Slow as dirt for any decent real swimmer, but I don't pretend to be one of those any more. We'll see next summer when I hit the first race how well it is coming along.Biking: You'll be pining for a road bike before long. Now is a great time to buy. I ended up with a Kestrel carbon road bike with Easton wheels (perfectly true) off Ebay for $650. Got the bike I used all summer for $500 off of Craigslist. Deals abound.

Run: You've hit the jackpot here. There are several really, really good runners in here. All I have learned is to buy good shoes and go out and run a bunch. Listen to them (i.e. not me).

 

[2Young2BBald]

2y2b do you have a specific magazine in mind?

Yes, its actually called Triathlete. It is written very much like Runner's World & Bicycling if you read either of them. It'll typically hit all 3 disciplines in each issue along with gear & nutrition. I read it cover to cover each month.

 

[pmbrown_22]

Did a recovery 4 miles last night when i got home from work. Felt pretty good, but when I woke up this morning, my knee is barking a bit. No big deal for me. Off day today to rest them and paint the kitchen. I think it was my 8 miler on Sunday. Longest I have gone in some time so may be feeling a bit of stress there.

wraith - I work right next to teh 5/3 building in Cincy.

gruecd - Nice trophy. You should outfit it with your custom made Go Pack singlet to complete it.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I just encountered a big negative to running with my wife in a chip timed event on Thanksgiving, I got an email from a running buddy who was supposed to run it too but had to sit out due to an injury stating: "I saw you time online, did you eat your turkey before the run?"

 

[gruecd]

I got an email from a running buddy who was supposed to run it too but had to sit out due to an injury stating: "I saw you time online, did you eat your turkey before the run?"

With friends like that, who needs enemies, right? Followed up last night's impromptu 5-mile progression run with another 8 miles this morning. My pace was slower than last night, and yet it still felt harder. I hate running in the morning, but it feels great having it done and out of the way.Have a great day, everyone!

 

[pigskinliquors]

2Y: Great month of workouts; and I loved the Santa outfit. You look great in tights NTTAWWT.

Gruecd: Sweet Hardware! I have a chance to join your Clydesdale division, as I'm up 3 lbs. since my race (finally stepped on the friggin' scale today). I'm hoping to lose those three before I start the next big-gain the week of Christmas/New Years.

Dexter: I have Friel's book, and found it somewhat useful. There isn't much in there that you can't readily find online though.

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My Update:

I did a heavy back/chest workout yesterday, followed by a leg workout (all squats) last night. I feel "good-sore" today; and am hoping to engage my larger muscle groups for a couple weeks while recovering. Still haven't gotten on my bike, as I'm slightly afraid to test my calf.