Ran a 10k in June (4 Viewers)

[bentley]

Good to see you guys cranking along in here. I've done jack squat in May. Starting next week, I'm starting to run again for real. Need to find a fall half to sign up for and then decide whether or not I want to train for the Austin Marathon next year.

 

[gruecd]

How do those of you in cold weather cities manage to keep your fitness (at a cardio level) up in the winter?

Umm, I put on some extra clothes and got my butt outside. Not to be flippant, but I think I maybe ran on a treadmill 5-6 times this past winter, and even then, it was almost always because the roads/sidewalks hadn't been cleared or it was super icy out there. Otherwise, I ran outside pretty much regardless of the temps, and in most cases I was fine with an Under Armour base layer and one more layer over the top. I think a couple of times I added a light fleece under my jacket. Once you're out there, it really isn't bad at all, and it makes you feel kinda badass.

 

[Steve Tasker]

How do those of you in cold weather cities manage to keep your fitness (at a cardio level) up in the winter?

Umm, I put on some extra clothes and got my butt outside. Not to be flippant, but I think I maybe ran on a treadmill 5-6 times this past winter, and even then, it was almost always because the roads/sidewalks hadn't been cleared or it was super icy out there. Otherwise, I ran outside pretty much regardless of the temps, and in most cases I was fine with an Under Armour base layer and one more layer over the top. I think a couple of times I added a light fleece under my jacket. Once you're out there, it really isn't bad at all, and it makes you feel kinda badass.

I noticed that it wasn't the extreme temperatures that got to me, but the biting wind. It seems to take me forever to catch my breath when I'm running in the winter.FWIW, I haven't run on a treadmill in years. I prefer to get my exercise outside when possible....never been a gym member either.

 

[El Floppo]

How do those of you in cold weather cities manage to keep your fitness (at a cardio level) up in the winter?

Umm, I put on some extra clothes and got my butt outside. Not to be flippant, but I think I maybe ran on a treadmill 5-6 times this past winter, and even then, it was almost always because the roads/sidewalks hadn't been cleared or it was super icy out there. Otherwise, I ran outside pretty much regardless of the temps, and in most cases I was fine with an Under Armour base layer and one more layer over the top. I think a couple of times I added a light fleece under my jacket. Once you're out there, it really isn't bad at all, and it makes you feel kinda badass.

I noticed that it wasn't the extreme temperatures that got to me, but the biting wind. It seems to take me forever to catch my breath when I'm running in the winter.FWIW, I haven't run on a treadmill in years. I prefer to get my exercise outside when possible....never been a gym member either.

I wish I could reply to you as a current 10k dude, all fit and whatnot. Nope. Former, with a hope and a twinkle in the eye to get back into things. And fat.But I'd say you need to just gear it up and get outside. Workout stuff is so high-tech now it's easy to beat back 20degs. Can't help you with the wind. Treadmills are el suck.Can't you just play indoor soccer in the winter?

 

[Steve Tasker]

How do you time yourselves?

Garmin. But if you don't feel like dropping a couple hundred on a GPS -- you will someday, trust me -- just spring for a $15 digital watch with a stopwatch.Although I think we all have a soft spot for the "look at the clock when I leave and when I get back and adjust for warm-up/cool-down" method.

How does it work with the Garmin? I have a Garmin, but I've never thought to use it as a stopwatch when I'm running a few miles around the block. I realize a stopwatch would work, but, well, I'm a cheap ******* and don't own one.For a long time, I was just excited to get outside and go for a run - only more recently have I actually started checking out my time.I like the whole "start a stopwatch and put it in the mailbox" idea.

 

[Steve Tasker]

How do those of you in cold weather cities manage to keep your fitness (at a cardio level) up in the winter?

Umm, I put on some extra clothes and got my butt outside. Not to be flippant, but I think I maybe ran on a treadmill 5-6 times this past winter, and even then, it was almost always because the roads/sidewalks hadn't been cleared or it was super icy out there. Otherwise, I ran outside pretty much regardless of the temps, and in most cases I was fine with an Under Armour base layer and one more layer over the top. I think a couple of times I added a light fleece under my jacket. Once you're out there, it really isn't bad at all, and it makes you feel kinda badass.

I noticed that it wasn't the extreme temperatures that got to me, but the biting wind. It seems to take me forever to catch my breath when I'm running in the winter.FWIW, I haven't run on a treadmill in years. I prefer to get my exercise outside when possible....never been a gym member either.

I wish I could reply to you as a current 10k dude, all fit and whatnot. Nope. Former, with a hope and a twinkle in the eye to get back into things. And fat.But I'd say you need to just gear it up and get outside. Workout stuff is so high-tech now it's easy to beat back 20degs. Can't help you with the wind. Treadmills are el suck.Can't you just play indoor soccer in the winter?

I do, but my teammates don't like to practice, so we play a game a week and that's it. Even with a full recovery day, that still leaves me 5 days with nothing to do.It's not as bad as I make it out to sound, I just struggled to really keep myself motivated this past winter. It's just so easy to walk into a warm house after a long day at work and not want to throw on some Under Armour and go back outside into the 15-degree weather. Maybe that's a product of not having anyone to run with....I have to motivate myself, I don't have someone calling me and bugging me to go for a run.Maybe this thread will help

 

[Sand]

How do you time yourselves?

Garmin. But if you don't feel like dropping a couple hundred on a GPS -- you will someday, trust me -- just spring for a $15 digital watch with a stopwatch.Although I think we all have a soft spot for the "look at the clock when I leave and when I get back and adjust for warm-up/cool-down" method.

How does it work with the Garmin? I have a Garmin, but I've never thought to use it as a stopwatch when I'm running a few miles around the block. I realize a stopwatch would work, but, well, I'm a cheap ******* and don't own one.

Just to be clear he was talking about a Garmin Forerunner (or an Edge, which is what I use). These are the products specifically designed for athletic use.Note, though, that if you look at getting one the new 110 is coming out soon. I'm quite tempted - not humungo like the 305, but still does the basics well.If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

 

[wraith5]

BassNBrew: 1.5 mile run, 2.5 mile kayak, 11 mile bike, 2.9 mile run

2Young2BBald: The Island Lake Olympic Triathlon.

Wraith: Soldier Field 10 miler

Meeka: Minneapolis Marathon

Dexter: 1000yd swim, 14 mile MTB, 4 mi. run.

I think I got them all. Big race weekend - good luck all!!

Wow - it is a big weekend. I'd better make sure I represent! We're supposed to be at about 68 degrees and 68% humidity at gun time. I'm hoping to hang on for a 1:18:20 (7:50s).

Good luck everyone!!

 

[El Floppo]

I do, but my teammates don't like to practice, so we play a game a week and that's it. Even with a full recovery day, that still leaves me 5 days with nothing to do.

It's not as bad as I make it out to sound, I just struggled to really keep myself motivated this past winter. It's just so easy to walk into a warm house after a long day at work and not want to throw on some Under Armour and go back outside into the 15-degree weather. Maybe that's a product of not having anyone to run with....I have to motivate myself, I don't have someone calling me and bugging me to go for a run.

Maybe this thread will help

No need for the bag- this thread definitely helps. Hopefully you're better than I am at sticking to this- I always had the soccer to train for... training on it's own never did anything for me. Without the soccer, I eventually stumbled into triathlons. But picking a race here or there has kind of lost it's meaning or impetus for me, which is why (along with too mucnh work and the kid and wife ) I've not been running/biking/swimming.

Dunno what I'm on about here. I guess- good luck? And yes, IME, this thread can be highly motivating. Oh... don't bother with the Garmin unless you really want the HR/feedback. Timex Ironman cheapies work great for timing stuff.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I've been in a solid routine (for me, anyway) lately:

Sunday - soccer game...pros at my position (center mid) tend to run about 7 miles in a game...so let's say that I don't quite run as much as they do....maybe 5 miles of stopping/starting/sprinting, etc.?

Monday - recovery day, really too sore from the game to get a meaningful run in (hence my bike post from earlier)

Tuesday - 2 miles

Wednesday - either 1 mile or take the day off, depending on soreness

Thursday - 2 miles

Friday - usually take day off

Saturday - 2 miles

I've been running, per my "look at the clock" strategy, roughly 7 minute miles. A little slower if I'm still beat up from the weekend. I've been thinking about trying to ramp up my 2 mile runs to 3 miles - or perhaps upping my Thursday run to a bit longer, and I'd love to have a bike for Mondays/Wednesdays - would love to get a nice ride in instead of running on those days.

I'm also going to look in the paper for the upcoming race schedule this weekend. I've been meaning to do this for awhile, but I haven't been motivated enough to do it on my own. I like this thread, it's given me a little boost. I won't be running for the fast times like a lot of you guys, but I just like to push myself and see incremental improvement.

 

[Steve Tasker]

How do you time yourselves?

Garmin. But if you don't feel like dropping a couple hundred on a GPS -- you will someday, trust me -- just spring for a $15 digital watch with a stopwatch.Although I think we all have a soft spot for the "look at the clock when I leave and when I get back and adjust for warm-up/cool-down" method.

How does it work with the Garmin? I have a Garmin, but I've never thought to use it as a stopwatch when I'm running a few miles around the block. I realize a stopwatch would work, but, well, I'm a cheap ******* and don't own one.

Just to be clear he was talking about a Garmin Forerunner (or an Edge, which is what I use). These are the products specifically designed for athletic use.Note, though, that if you look at getting one the new 110 is coming out soon. I'm quite tempted - not humungo like the 305, but still does the basics well.If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

I was wondering "how the #### does he go running with a big ### Garmin?"

 

[wraith5]

How do those of you in cold weather cities manage to keep your fitness (at a cardio level) up in the winter?

Umm, I put on some extra clothes and got my butt outside. Not to be flippant, but I think I maybe ran on a treadmill 5-6 times this past winter, and even then, it was almost always because the roads/sidewalks hadn't been cleared or it was super icy out there. Otherwise, I ran outside pretty much regardless of the temps, and in most cases I was fine with an Under Armour base layer and one more layer over the top. I think a couple of times I added a light fleece under my jacket. Once you're out there, it really isn't bad at all, and it makes you feel kinda badass.

I noticed that it wasn't the extreme temperatures that got to me, but the biting wind. It seems to take me forever to catch my breath when I'm running in the winter.FWIW, I haven't run on a treadmill in years. I prefer to get my exercise outside when possible....never been a gym member either.

I wish I could reply to you as a current 10k dude, all fit and whatnot. Nope. Former, with a hope and a twinkle in the eye to get back into things. And fat.But I'd say you need to just gear it up and get outside. Workout stuff is so high-tech now it's easy to beat back 20degs. Can't help you with the wind. Treadmills are el suck.Can't you just play indoor soccer in the winter?

I do, but my teammates don't like to practice, so we play a game a week and that's it. Even with a full recovery day, that still leaves me 5 days with nothing to do.It's not as bad as I make it out to sound, I just struggled to really keep myself motivated this past winter. It's just so easy to walk into a warm house after a long day at work and not want to throw on some Under Armour and go back outside into the 15-degree weather. Maybe that's a product of not having anyone to run with....I have to motivate myself, I don't have someone calling me and bugging me to go for a run.Maybe this thread will help

laying up is the key to staying warm, and I find a balaclava really helps with my breathing. I have asthma, so really cold air can be difficult to breathe. In the winter I'll do the treadmill if I have to for my weekday runs, but I'd much rather deal with the elements. As far as timing yourself, a decent Timex will do the trick, but I love my Garmin 305.

 

[Sand]

Ran into this article about the beneficial effects of Vitamin D in athletes. Any thoughts from the veterans in here?

 

[Sand]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

 

[wraith5]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

I'll be 40 next March.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I've been in a solid routine (for me, anyway) lately:

Sunday - soccer game...pros at my position (center mid) tend to run about 7 miles in a game...so let's say that I don't quite run as much as they do....maybe 5 miles of stopping/starting/sprinting, etc.?

Monday - recovery day, really too sore from the game to get a meaningful run in (hence my bike post from earlier)

Tuesday - 2 miles

Wednesday - either 1 mile or take the day off, depending on soreness

Thursday - 2 miles

Friday - usually take day off

Saturday - 2 miles

I've been running, per my "look at the clock" strategy, roughly 7 minute miles. A little slower if I'm still beat up from the weekend. I've been thinking about trying to ramp up my 2 mile runs to 3 miles - or perhaps upping my Thursday run to a bit longer, and I'd love to have a bike for Mondays/Wednesdays - would love to get a nice ride in instead of running on those days.

I'm also going to look in the paper for the upcoming race schedule this weekend. I've been meaning to do this for awhile, but I haven't been motivated enough to do it on my own. I like this thread, it's given me a little boost. I won't be running for the fast times like a lot of you guys, but I just like to push myself and see incremental improvement.

No Need to Check the Paper! If you Google up race calendar & whatever geographic area you want to run in, most of the time there is a calendar out there for the taking. Also note, races in Nov/Dec! For a change of pace, look in to trail races in the fall.

 

[2Young2BBald]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

43 by race day for me. Harris & Dexter are pups as I recall and grue is on the pup side of old still too.

 

[2Young2BBald]

BassNBrew: 1.5 mile run, 2.5 mile kayak, 11 mile bike, 2.9 mile run

2Young2BBald: The Island Lake Olympic Triathlon.

Wraith: Soldier Field 10 miler

Meeka: Minneapolis Marathon

Dexter: 1000yd swim, 14 mile MTB, 4 mi. run.

I think I got them all. Big race weekend - good luck all!!

Wow - it is a big weekend. I'd better make sure I represent! We're supposed to be at about 68 degrees and 68% humidity at gun time. I'm hoping to hang on for a 1:18:20 (7:50s).

Good luck everyone!!

indeed. We'll have the same temps, but humidity levels near 80%. And, those freaking fuzzy things coming off there trees make things even more miserable. You could toss in rain, hail, hordes of locusts, etc and I'd still be excited to get out there and race. Gruecd, I saw your note on race stalking this weekend. I think my tri could produce VERY nice results here. FastPhotoPro is doing the pictures. They have the racers body mark all over with huge numbers and even have them on the hands, sticker on the helmet, etc. Plus, the race director has a huge college girl following on FB. Fingers crossed.

 

[The_Man]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

43 by race day for me. Harris & Dexter are pups as I recall and grue is on the pup side of old still too.

Old. 42 or 43 by race day

 

[pmbrown_22]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

I will be 34 by then and I think Harris is still pretty young. Not sure what the penalty is for having youngins' in the masters group.

 

[pmbrown_22]

Good luck to all who are racing this weekend. Make sure you take a bit extra hidration.

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Tasker - Add me as another one with a Garmin, but any watch will do for you right now. Also count me in as one who will battle the elements at most all costs. I do not go out if really icy or snow that is really deep, but willl go out more often than not. One more thing, that I don't recall anyone mentioning is to be careful as to how quickly you increase your mileage. You are not supposed to go up in weekly total mileage more than 10% of your previous weeks mileage.

Enjoy and check in to let us know how you are doing.

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Up to day before most to do 8 miles. My legs are starting to get back to where they were a couple of weeks ago. It feels great, but they are a bit burned up right now. Two more days to go until my off day. I should have taken Monday off, but I am transitioning into my new schedule so it just did not happen. Easy 5 tomorrow, then I am trying 14 on Sunday.

 

[The_Man]

Pick up a digital Timex with a stopwatch from Target for $10. Then, if you like it, think about getting the Garmin 305 -- about $170 or so on Amazon. I've had it for a month and love it. The best part is not having to map out a run or trying to remember my splits from a long run. Just go out and run around and let the Garmin keep track of the distance and time.

Doing 7 miles tomorrow at my goal 10-Mile race pace of 7:30. Kind of a test run for the race, so I'll actually warm up and hydrate (before and during) and all those other things I'm supposed to do, but usually don't. Also going to do it up and down a lot of hills, since that's what the race has. I used to run the hills every day, since that was where my mapped-out runs took me, but I've been wussing out and running a bunch of flat stuff since I got the Garmin. Will be interesting to see how that goes.

And then a 12-mile long run on Sunday. I'm really happy with how the pre-marathon training base building has been going, but the one thing I really need to do is start stepping up the long run distances a little more.

Have a great weekend everyone, and good luck to the racers!

 

[Harris]

I ran the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge yesterday here in Chicago, a small 3.5 mile course within the east loop area. Put up a 25:31 for 3.5 miles (7:17/mile) but definitely left some out on the course. With 20,000 people (most of whom are not exactly serious runners) I had to navigate a minefield for the first half-mile before anything really opened up. Decent organization for a race like this and it was cool to have all the team tents for beer/food afterward.

Good starting point to set a bar to improve upon for the summer/fall.

 

[Harris]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

I will be 34 by then and I think Harris is still pretty young. Not sure what the penalty is for having youngins' in the masters group.

I'm 24.........so I've got a ways to go before I'll be considered masters.

 

[pigskinliquors]

GREAT weekend of races!!!!!!!

Dexter: I'm always shocked how little the swim takes out of me, though I always try to get into a leisurely pace to avoid getting winded. I need to expend quite a bit of extra effort to get very little gain in the water = smooth and steady is my mantra in the water. Best of luck with your first!!

BnB: I'd go sans socks. I can't stand trying to put socks on for a tri, and with it being that short, your feet will be fine. I'll double the glide on shoes and feet prior to starting though.

Bourbon Chasers: We can't be Masters unless all of us are over 40. I believe we'll be most competitive in the age/gender handicapped category anyway. With Tri-Man running we probably just need to finish to win the darn thing FWIW: I'll be 45 for the race.

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My Update:

I followed up yesterday's 5 miler with core work, and push-ups last night. I always take Fridays off, but will be running tomorrow to change my Sun, Tue, Thur. running to Mon, Wed, Sat to get ready for HIM training.

 

[tri-man 47]

Best wishes to all five racers this weekend!

Tasker - I agree with the others about a simple Timex sports watch. I use the 'check the clock' trick for longer runs (8 miles or more) ...I wouldn't trust it for any sort of accuracy for shorter distances. Buy a watch! You'll notice quite a bit of improvement if you can up one of your runs to a longer run each week. Winter running - I'll agree with the others here as well regarding layers (I like a tight base layer to keep in some warmth, and looser outerwear). I have some thin running tights, and that's enough because the legs are moving. I quite quickly (40 degrees or below) add running gloves. In the nasty cold, I'll add some garden gloves on top. As Wraith mentions, a balaclava is great in the nasty cold air. You can get a lightweight one at a running store or on-line. On the windiest, cold days, I'll add a running cap on top of the thin balaclava. I can take all manner of cold - I just don't like the icy footing.

 

[El Floppo]

If anyone... Steve?... is interested, I've got an old Garmin I'd get rid of on the supah-cheap. It's kindof star-trekey and big, but wth. Never really worked in NYC. I think this is it.

 

[gruecd]

If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

Disagree. You can get the 305 right now on Amazon for $146. You can get the 205 (same thing but without the heart rate monitor) for $124.

Also, I'm still not planning on doing the Bourbon Chase, but for the record, I'm 33, so yes, I'm still on the "pup side" of being old.

 

[pigskinliquors]

If anyone... Steve?... is interested, I've got an old Garmin I'd get rid of on the supah-cheap. It's kindof star-trekey and big, but wth. Never really worked in NYC. I think this is it.

lol. I still have a 201, and the Mrs. uses it on the very rare occasions that we both need a Garmin at the same time. A gal in our Dept. just purchased one of the newest Garmin's (405cx) from REI for $220. On REI's website it's currently $270, and from Garmin's website you can get a $50 rebate. That's more than $100 less than I've seen it anywhere else!

 

[pigskinliquors]

If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

Disagree. You can get the 305 right now on Amazon for $146. You can get the 205 (same thing but without the heart rate monitor) for $124.

Also, I'm still not planning on doing the Bourbon Chase, but for the record, I'm 33, so yes, I'm still on the "pup side" of being old.

HTFU #2 for the race. This will continue until you are in, or the race finishes (17 months of HTFU's).

 

[2Young2BBald]

If anyone... Steve?... is interested, I've got an old Garmin I'd get rid of on the supah-cheap. It's kindof star-trekey and big, but wth. Never really worked in NYC. I think this is it.

lol. I still have a 201, and the Mrs. uses it on the very rare occasions that we both need a Garmin at the same time. A gal in our Dept. just purchased one of the newest Garmin's (405cx) from REI for $220. On REI's website it's currently $270, and from Garmin's website you can get a $50 rebate. That's more than $100 less than I've seen it anywhere else!

I bought our second Garmin 201 on eBay. It was a reconditioned one with a 1-year warranty and, I think I got it for around 80-bucks. Its still kicking some 3+ years later!

 

[gruecd]

HTFU #2 for the race. This will continue until you are in, or the race finishes (17 months of HTFU's).

Oh, no! Don't keep posting pictures of hotties in swimsuits! Anything but that!

 

[2Young2BBald]

If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

Disagree. You can get the 305 right now on Amazon for $146. You can get the 205 (same thing but without the heart rate monitor) for $124.

Also, I'm still not planning on doing the Bourbon Chase, but for the record, I'm 33, so yes, I'm still on the "pup side" of being old.

HTFU #2 for the race. This will continue until you are in, or the race finishes (17 months of HTFU's).

I was going to work the argument on him for the abuse I got for not making it to Chicago this August, but you are doing a fine job with the HTFUs PSL, keep it up!

 

[culdeus]

Going to do a 100k race tomorrow. Goal is to do one 100k+ race a month here on out. Barely gonna get May in under the bar. Still just trying to knock down 20 averages at this point. Won't really start bringing the pain train until July.

 

[BassNBrew]

BnB: I'd go sans socks. I can't stand trying to put socks on for a tri, and with it being that short, your feet will be fine. I'll double the glide on shoes and feet prior to starting though.

I wasn't going to put the socks on during the event, I was going to wear them the whole time. Is there any difference between wet bare feet and wet feet in socks? I was thinking if they are thin enough they'll dry about the same in the tri shoes on the bike and wouldn't ball up (again - thin and tight).What got me thinking more about this is an upcoming tri where there's a long transition from the swim to the bike where the grass will be littered with the sticker balls that fall off the trees. I really think I could make up some time in the transition if I didn't have to ##### foot over that terrian in barefeet. I don't think there's anything illeagal about swimming with socks. I really don't care if I look like a dweeb....I already swim with my number glued onto my jersey to save messing around with the race belt. Has anyone swam with their oxy socks?

 

[BassNBrew]

If you're a cheap *******, don't look at Garmins. $$$.

Disagree. You can get the 305 right now on Amazon for $146. You can get the 205 (same thing but without the heart rate monitor) for $124.

Also, I'm still not planning on doing the Bourbon Chase, but for the record, I'm 33, so yes, I'm still on the "pup side" of being old.

HTFU #2 for the race. This will continue until you are in, or the race finishes (17 months of HTFU's).

I don't think this is going to work out quite how you planned.And for the record...as of now I'm out for the the Bourbon Chase.

 

[2Young2BBald]

BnB: I'd go sans socks. I can't stand trying to put socks on for a tri, and with it being that short, your feet will be fine. I'll double the glide on shoes and feet prior to starting though.

I wasn't going to put the socks on during the event, I was going to wear them the whole time. Is there any difference between wet bare feet and wet feet in socks? I was thinking if they are thin enough they'll dry about the same in the tri shoes on the bike and wouldn't ball up (again - thin and tight).What got me thinking more about this is an upcoming tri where there's a long transition from the swim to the bike where the grass will be littered with the sticker balls that fall off the trees. I really think I could make up some time in the transition if I didn't have to ##### foot over that terrian in barefeet. I don't think there's anything illeagal about swimming with socks. I really don't care if I look like a dweeb....I already swim with my number glued onto my jersey to save messing around with the race belt. Has anyone swam with their oxy socks?

I've swam with compression sleeves, but never the socks. There is a race here in MI that has 1/4 mile+ transition from the lake to T1 across some gravel roads. They put down carpet, but the grass is still gravely around it. Most folks toss on their shoes, sockless, after the swim and run to T1 in their shoes. I can't imagine swimming in any type of sock.Just thought of a question for tomorrow. What are folks thoughts about putting the timing chip and strap over or under the 2XU calve sleeve?

 

[El Floppo]

BnB: I'd go sans socks. I can't stand trying to put socks on for a tri, and with it being that short, your feet will be fine. I'll double the glide on shoes and feet prior to starting though.

I wasn't going to put the socks on during the event, I was going to wear them the whole time. Is there any difference between wet bare feet and wet feet in socks? I was thinking if they are thin enough they'll dry about the same in the tri shoes on the bike and wouldn't ball up (again - thin and tight).What got me thinking more about this is an upcoming tri where there's a long transition from the swim to the bike where the grass will be littered with the sticker balls that fall off the trees. I really think I could make up some time in the transition if I didn't have to ##### foot over that terrian in barefeet. I don't think there's anything illeagal about swimming with socks. I really don't care if I look like a dweeb....I already swim with my number glued onto my jersey to save messing around with the race belt. Has anyone swam with their oxy socks?

I've swam with compression sleeves, but never the socks. There is a race here in MI that has 1/4 mile+ transition from the lake to T1 across some gravel roads. They put down carpet, but the grass is still gravely around it. Most folks toss on their shoes, sockless, after the swim and run to T1 in their shoes. I can't imagine swimming in any type of sock.Just thought of a question for tomorrow. What are folks thoughts about putting the timing chip and strap over or under the 2XU calve sleeve?

I swam in a waterproof sock (meant for riding, IIRC) in two cold-water races. Definietly helped.

 

[pigskinliquors]

HTFU #2 for the race. This will continue until you are in, or the race finishes (17 months of HTFU's).

Oh, no! Don't keep posting pictures of hotties in swimsuits! Anything but that!

You've just given me a new hobby. I shall find pic's of 3's or lower with HTFU's (or dudes) and will post those instead. Once you say "yes" I shall up the quality, and make the message nicer. Be warned.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Going to do a 100k race tomorrow. Goal is to do one 100k+ race a month here on out. Barely gonna get May in under the bar. Still just trying to knock down 20 averages at this point. Won't really start bringing the pain train until July.

Thanks for the invite.

 

[culdeus]

Going to do a 100k race tomorrow. Goal is to do one 100k+ race a month here on out. Barely gonna get May in under the bar. Still just trying to knock down 20 averages at this point. Won't really start bringing the pain train until July.

Thanks for the invite.

This is a 3rd tier deal. Not something uber like the goat.

 

[pigskinliquors]

HTFU #3 Gruecd

 

[tri-man 47]

Off soon for the long weekend (and no 'net access). Looking forward to the race reports when I return!!! I've got three days of heavy training planned.

Floppo, I might be interested.

 

[wraith5]

HTFU #3 Gruecd

While I don't directly support the assault taking place on gruecd (I empathize with keeping things right on the homefront):

 

[wraith5]

lurker here - i've got some interest in the bourbon chase...

Bourbon updatemb, The_Man, 2Young, Sand, Wraith, liquors, tri-man, Dexter, Harris, Gruecd (if he has balls!)

Do we have ages on everyone? I was wondering if we will qualify for the Master's category (I'll be 40 in 2011).And no, Tri-Man, we really don't need you to respond to this...

43 by race day for me. Harris & Dexter are pups as I recall and grue is on the pup side of old still too.

Old. 42 or 43 by race day

Are you not sure what year you were born or what?

 

[2Young2BBald]

HTFU #3 Gruecd

 

[Steve Tasker]

I ran the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge yesterday here in Chicago, a small 3.5 mile course within the east loop area. Put up a 25:31 for 3.5 miles (7:17/mile) but definitely left some out on the course. With 20,000 people (most of whom are not exactly serious runners) I had to navigate a minefield for the first half-mile before anything really opened up. Decent organization for a race like this and it was cool to have all the team tents for beer/food afterward. Good starting point to set a bar to improve upon for the summer/fall.

I'm running the local version of this in 2 weeks - I think it's an international contest, right?. I think I'll be keeping pace with a coworker friend though, so I'm not sure how fast my pace will be.

 

[Sand]

BassNBrew: 1.5 mile run, 2.5 mile kayak, 11 mile bike, 2.9 mile run

2Young2BBald: The Island Lake Olympic Triathlon.

Wraith: Soldier Field 10 miler



Meeka: Minneapolis Marathon

Dexter: 1000yd swim, 14 mile MTB, 4 mi. run.

culdeus: 100k Cycling Race

Updated. A cornucopia of racing this weekend. I may volunteer at a local tri, but don't want to run it because I have one race left as a beginner and don't want to burn it there. I want a shot to podium in the big race here.

 

[pigskinliquors]

BassNBrew: 1.5 mile run, 2.5 mile kayak, 11 mile bike, 2.9 mile run

2Young2BBald: The Island Lake Olympic Triathlon.

Wraith: Soldier Field 10 miler



Meeka: Minneapolis Marathon

Dexter: 1000yd swim, 14 mile MTB, 4 mi. run.

culdeus: 100k Cycling Race

Updated. A cornucopia of racing this weekend. I may volunteer at a local tri, but don't want to run it because I have one race left as a beginner and don't want to burn it there. I want a shot to podium in the big race here.

I'm not sure it will count as a "race" but it is my version of a triathlon this weekend. On Saturday I'll be smoking a brisket and two chickens; building a tree house and consuming copious amounts of tasty beverages. It's your typical: Smoke/Build/Drink trifecta!

 

[The_Man]

Finally finished reading "White Fang" by Jack London with my 7-year-old last night. "The Call of the Wild" was one of my old favorites, so we read them back-to-back. What a great pair of companion books.I don't know if it reads as well taken out of context, but as soon as I read this quote last night, I loved its description of running:

White Fang did not wait. The way was clear, and that was all he had wanted. She took after him, never ceasing her outcry. It was the straightaway now, and when it came to real running, White Fang could teach her things. She ran frantically, hysterically, straining to the utmost, advertising the effort she was making with every leap: and all the time White Fang slid smoothly away from her silently, without effort, gliding like a ghost over the ground.

I still advertise the effort I make with every stride. But I would like to think someday I, too, will effortlessly glide over the ground like a ghost.