Ran a 10k in June (8 Viewers)

[turkishharem]

Didn't hit my 2 hour time target but I did improve over last years time by 20 minutes so I'm happy with that. Now I'm sitting in a cold bath drinking a sam adams octoberfest... And yes I'm naked

Congrats on the great time, PMB!Nice job, PizzaGuy. Keep up the good work.Thanks to 2Y for the great tip on parking at the Joe. Way better than the madhouse at Cobo.The race was quite an experience and it was fun doing it with my buddy, Dexter. The most memorable part was seeing the sunrise on top of the Ambassador Bridge, as we ran from the US to Canada. Tons of people turned out to cheer, which was heartening and motivating. I didn't have a GPS or watch or anything, so I was basically winging it. I felt strong through the first 9 miles, but things fell apart from there. I would guess that I was running 8-8:15 for those first 9 miles and every mile after that took a minute longer than the previous mile. I managed to finish the race in 1:57:19, which met my goal of sub-2 hours. My feet, ankles, knees, and calves were pretty trashed afterwards. This was my first race since a 5k back in 1996, so I definitely need to take my training more seriously next time. Mental toughness allowed me to gut out the race, but I'm paying the price for it today (took the day off work to recuperate so I won't limp around the office).I want to close by saying that running the half marathon gave me a new appreciation for the kinds of runs that you guys seem to do on a regular basis, so my hat is off to you guys for your dedication, fortitude, endurance, and your strangely contagious craziness.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Didn't hit my 2 hour time target but I did improve over last years time by 20 minutes so I'm happy with that. Now I'm sitting in a cold bath drinking a sam adams octoberfest... And yes I'm naked

Congrats on the great time, PMB!Nice job, PizzaGuy. Keep up the good work.Thanks to 2Y for the great tip on parking at the Joe. Way better than the madhouse at Cobo.The race was quite an experience and it was fun doing it with my buddy, Dexter. The most memorable part was seeing the sunrise on top of the Ambassador Bridge, as we ran from the US to Canada. Tons of people turned out to cheer, which was heartening and motivating. I didn't have a GPS or watch or anything, so I was basically winging it. I felt strong through the first 9 miles, but things fell apart from there. I would guess that I was running 8-8:15 for those first 9 miles and every mile after that took a minute longer than the previous mile. I managed to finish the race in 1:57:19, which met my goal of sub-2 hours. My feet, ankles, knees, and calves were pretty trashed afterwards, so I definitely need to take my training more seriously next time. Mental toughness allowed me to gut out the race, but I'm paying the price for it today (took the day off work to recuperate so I won't limp around the office).I want to close by saying that running the half marathon gave me a new appreciation for the kinds of runs that you guys seem to do on a regular basis, so my hat is off to you guys for your dedication, fortitude, endurance, and your strangely contagious craziness.

You think running contagious, wait until you do your first traithlon!!!!! Congratulations on a great 1st 1/2!

 

[Sand]

Congrats on the great time, PMB!Nice job, PizzaGuy. Keep up the good work.Thanks to 2Y for the great tip on parking at the Joe. Way better than the madhouse at Cobo.The race was quite an experience and it was fun doing it with my buddy, Dexter. The most memorable part was seeing the sunrise on top of the Ambassador Bridge, as we ran from the US to Canada. Tons of people turned out to cheer, which was heartening and motivating. I didn't have a GPS or watch or anything, so I was basically winging it. I felt strong through the first 9 miles, but things fell apart from there. I would guess that I was running 8-8:15 for those first 9 miles and every mile after that took a minute longer than the previous mile. I managed to finish the race in 1:57:19, which met my goal of sub-2 hours. My feet, ankles, knees, and calves were pretty trashed afterwards. This was my first race since a 5k back in 1996, so I definitely need to take my training more seriously next time. Mental toughness allowed me to gut out the race, but I'm paying the price for it today (took the day off work to recuperate so I won't limp around the office).I want to close by saying that running the half marathon gave me a new appreciation for the kinds of runs that you guys seem to do on a regular basis, so my hat is off to you guys for your dedication, fortitude, endurance, and your strangely contagious craziness.

My first HM I also felt pretty good through 10 miles and really dragged through the rest. The solution: more miles, more tempo miles, more miles. After all, the Bourbon Chase is only a year away...----On my end I did another "medicinal run" tonight. Four miles. Walked 1000yds and ran 750. Was really feeling good and when I started running my legs just took off of their own volition. I just tried to keep up with them. Did the first two 750s in 2:40 (6:12 pace). The third one was at 6:25 pace. I ran the last mile at a sedate 7:31 pace. Right now my legs feel super fresh. My endurance sucks, but my legs just want to fly. Friday I'll continue the medicinal runs with another four miles and I'll try and run a couple. If that works well I'll do an easy four mile run this weekend.

 

[Sand]

You think running contagious, wait until you do your first traithlon!!!!! Congratulations on a great 1st 1/2!

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[prosopis]

Great reports from all. I really want to join the marathon club and I will. Everyone here is so inspirational.

 

[turkishharem]

Didn't hit my 2 hour time target but I did improve over last years time by 20 minutes so I'm happy with that. Now I'm sitting in a cold bath drinking a sam adams octoberfest... And yes I'm naked

Congrats on the great time, PMB!Nice job, PizzaGuy. Keep up the good work.

Thanks to 2Y for the great tip on parking at the Joe. Way better than the madhouse at Cobo.

The race was quite an experience and it was fun doing it with my buddy, Dexter. The most memorable part was seeing the sunrise on top of the Ambassador Bridge, as we ran from the US to Canada. Tons of people turned out to cheer, which was heartening and motivating. I didn't have a GPS or watch or anything, so I was basically winging it. I felt strong through the first 9 miles, but things fell apart from there. I would guess that I was running 8-8:15 for those first 9 miles and every mile after that took a minute longer than the previous mile. I managed to finish the race in 1:57:19, which met my goal of sub-2 hours.

My feet, ankles, knees, and calves were pretty trashed afterwards, so I definitely need to take my training more seriously next time. Mental toughness allowed me to gut out the race, but I'm paying the price for it today (took the day off work to recuperate so I won't limp around the office).

I want to close by saying that running the half marathon gave me a new appreciation for the kinds of runs that you guys seem to do on a regular basis, so my hat is off to you guys for your dedication, fortitude, endurance, and your strangely contagious craziness.

You think running contagious, wait until you do your first traithlon!!!!! Congratulations on a great 1st 1/2!

*sigh* I'm already looking at tri bikes and wetsuits, so I'm basically all-in before I even do my first one next year. Have to work on Iceman and the Turkey Trot this year, but I'm going to fight my stone-like swimming ability all winter so I'm ready for next year.In the rush to finally post about my HM, I didn't get to catch up from the past two days. Rail, pmb, Nigel, and grue - your reports and stories were excellent! Thanks for posting them!

 

[prosopis]

I was sitting around with my buddy drinking beers tonight. He has been running and is more naturally athletic then I am. I know he has been running some but I dont think he has been doing as much as me. Anyway after a few to many beers I ask him if he wants to run Wasson peak tomorrow.

http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Sendero_Es..._Trail_8520.asp

He took me up on it so tomorrow it is on. 7.8 miles with 1322 ft elevation gain. First thing I need to do is stop drinking beer tonight. I did this 3/27/09 alone with a time of 2:36. I am hoping to beat that time and not let my friend do to much better then me. I will wear the garmin which I did not have last March. This should be a pretty tough hill work out for me. Wish me luck.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Wow, some amazing race results, inspirational stories, and reports in here!

I'm officially registered for the Boston Marathon! Hotel is already booked ...now I'll add the flight ...then work on the Big Sur logistics ...

You attempting the Boston 2 Big Sur? I'm planning a spring marathon, and Big Sur is one I'm considering.

Grue, great race report. Sometimes it's easy to believe that running is somehow easier for you than for the rest of us. The truth is, you put in an incredible level of effort - week in and week out - and your ability to run so well in the harsh conditions of Chicago show just how much you HTFU.

Thanks for recognizing that. I appreciate it.When I got started running, I struggled like everyone else. Seven or eight years and 12 marathons later, yeah, it's "easy" for me to go out and run 10-15 miles, but the improvements, new PRs, etc., are definitely harder to come by.

**Looking back at this post, I didn't mean for this come off as a terrible/negative experience. I think it just didn't happen the way I wanted it to (i.e., a stronger run). I'm glad I did it. I will do it again.

Glad to see you got there....you did it, and will do it again!

I hate to toss this in with all the AWESOME race reports, but since it was a recent topic here, MSNBC Had an Article Today on the Dangers of Vitamin I

The more I read about this, the more I'm thinking it's time to lose the NSAIDs all together.As for me, still just running. Great 8-mile run in the rain on Sunday - my longest since July, and the first time running in the rain since last winter, probably. Loved it! About 1/2 was on trails, nobody around, just a great experience.

 

[gruecd]

Didn't run this morning, but I'll do 8 tonight after work.

On a non-running-related note, I'd like to thank Chris Johnson for that completely meaningless 35-yard TD run on 4th-and-5 with the Titans leading by 20 and only 1:48 left in the game. Went to bed at the 2-minute warning figuring I'd lost in my TD league, and then woke up to see that little nugget. Thanks to you, too, Jack Del Rio, for calling those time-outs.

 

[Darrinll40]

My update

Surgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again.

I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

 

[Nigel]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. :X They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Ouch. Must be a relief to have it over with though. Here's to a speedy recovery.

 

[gruecd]

Recover well, Darrin!

 

[The_Man]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Glad you are home! Get well soon, GB.

 

[pmbrown_22]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Good news, other than that catheter, OUCH. Rest up and enjoy the rest. You will be back out punding pavement in no time.

 

[Ned]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Welcome back! Glad you got through OK.

 

[Workhorse]

Best wishes, Darrin. Hopefully you'll be back out there again soon.

 

[Darrinll40]

Thanks for the good wishes. I can already comfortably walk for about 10 minutes at a time.

 

[Ned]

I have a challenging week ahead of me for 2 reasons - 1: I'm off all week to deer hunt and 2: it's the longest week of my training so far. I'm struggling with being able to find the time to get both done and not be completely exhausted, but we'll see how it goes. I'm going to be targeting lunch time runs this week and figure out some way to get home to shower and get back out to the woods. It's a good problem to have, but still a lot on my plate.

I'm floored at how quickly my legs recovered from Sunday's run. Carrying my 30lbs of gear through the woods yesterday I could definitely feel my legs were recovering well. Today's 4.5mi run went really well also. I fell into that 8:45 sweet spot again and felt fantastic the whole time. Never really taxed and just cruisin' along. Here's to me not falling asleep in the treestand this afternoon

 

[Dark Matter]

Quick race report from the Long Beach HM. What would be an hour drive in normal traffic took nearly 2 thanks to all of the humans trying to get to one place at the same time. I think I read somewhere around 25K runners/walkers for Long Beach. I was running late to get to the start line, ended up in the 5th wave and we slowly made our way to the start. My goal was 2 hours and the 5th wave time was for 5HR marathon so if everything went well, I'd be passing alot of people. Long beach is a pretty flat track that has a few hills over bridges at the start with views of the Queen Mary and then levels out along the water. It was a perfect morning for a run. I don't listen to music and usually keep to myself during a run but I am listening to this young lady ( ) next to me talking about an IronMan that she is training for next month. Curious, as reading alot about Tri's in this thread, I ask her some questions and we get into a full on conversation about training methods, techniques, diet, where she runs, swims, bikes etc. and the next thing I know, it's mile 10. She wanted to keep the pace at 9m/mile and we were hitting it right on the number, just like clockwork. Well, at Long Beach, just after mile 10 the full marathoners make a right and the HM goes straight. I was feeling so good and having such inspiring conversation that I considered making that right hand turn but I knew I hadn't logged the miles necessary as well as I had already committed to driving 5 hours after the run to play in a charity golf tournament on Monday. Tri-Lady and I shared our info and promised to connect and get together for some long runs on the weekends in the very near future . I was on my own now and I felt fantastic. The only hint of a problem were my feet. I have sissy feet. Period. I hate them. I get blisters between my toes just brushing my teeth they are so sensitive :end of rant: Back to the run, as I am approaching mile 12/25 the motorcycle police start moving everyone to the right because the leader of the marathon is coming through. What I saw just blew me away. This guy was running so fast past us, with a huge grin on his face. I was just in awe. I picked up my pace to try and see if I could at least see him cross the finish line but that wan't going to happen. The finish is downhill and I picked off quite a few people heading home and crossed with a gun time of 2:22:22 and actual time of 1:58 just ahead of the 2nd place marathoner. All in all it was great. Tri-Lady talked me into training for the LA marathon in March but I will require surgery like Darrin just had (speedy recovery to you, sir!) in order for that to happen.

I failed miserably to get any pics but I will try to do better next race, knowing what I know now Also, driving 5 hrs right after a HM is not a great idea. Lot's of cramping and stiffness that I am working out still. I spent alot of time walking on the golf course, stretching etc. and that helped out alot. That and copious amounts of ibuprofen/cerveza and water!

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

Great job, everyone this past weekend and in all of your training!

 

[Nigel]

If there are any Boston area guys looking for a fun 5K there's one in Davis Square, Somerville on December 19. It's a huge race, a 5K runner limit which they sell out and 6 or 7 bars in the Square serve free beer to runners for a couple of hours afterwards. An absolute blast. There's a St. Paddy's race also in March, same deal.

Jingle Bell 5K

 

[Sand]

Didn't run this morning, but I'll do 8 tonight after work.On a non-running-related note, I'd like to thank Chris Johnson for that completely meaningless 35-yard TD run on 4th-and-5 with the Titans leading by 20 and only 1:48 left in the game. Went to bed at the 2-minute warning figuring I'd lost in my TD league, and then woke up to see that little nugget. Thanks to you, too, Jack Del Rio, for calling those time-outs.

Please, no FF talk in here. It is a sore subject right now (i.e. my team has a .575 all play record, but is actually 1-6 at the moment. My points against are 15% higher than the highest scorer in the league.)Darrin - get well soon!Dark Matter - have you tried Body Glide?

 

[prosopis]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Good luck man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[prosopis]

I was sitting around with my buddy drinking beers tonight. He has been running and is more naturally athletic then I am. I know he has been running some but I dont think he has been doing as much as me. Anyway after a few to many beers I ask him if he wants to run Wasson peak tomorrow.

http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Sendero_Es..._Trail_8520.asp

He took me up on it so tomorrow it is on. 7.8 miles with 1322 ft elevation gain. First thing I need to do is stop drinking beer tonight. I did this 3/27/09 alone with a time of 2:36. I am hoping to beat that time and not let my friend do to much better then me. I will wear the garmin which I did not have last March. This should be a pretty tough hill work out for me. Wish me luck.

My buddy backed out on this run but I went and did it myself. This trail is really not conducive to running but it is a heck of a workout with an elevation gain of 2,119 ft.Trail is pretty much uphill the entire way. Starts out running through loose sand much like a beach. Then when it gets serious there is lots of loose rocks and pointy rocks sticking up. I literally had to watch my feet for about 80% of the run so I wouldnt twist an ankle or worse fall over the side and end up lying in cactus. Going up is pretty much a fast walk with brief spurts of a slow run. Coming down is obviously much faster. I did this today in 2hrs 5 secs which beats my 3/09 run by more then a half hour. I wonder if I stayed at the top and ate a snack 3/2009? My legs are pretty sore and the soles of my feet really hurt from the rocks. I feel good I did it though. Not much to brag about with my speed but the elevation map is cool to look at.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/53626391

* Very beautiful desert run. Lots of flowers and desert critters to see.

 

[wraith5]

My updateSurgery went well, though I was not able to come home yesterday because I couldn't urinate. At about midnight last night I got to experience a catheter, not once, but three times. They had to try three different catheters to find my bladder. I never want to go through that again. I got released just an hour ago and I am now ensconced in my recliner in front of my PC. There is a lot of discomfort but not any real pain. I do have a prescription for 30 Lortab if I need them.

Good luck man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest up and heal well, Darrin! 6 miles w/ 3x 1600 (400 RI) this morning. Target 7:02 pace and I did 6:54, 7:15, 7:03. Thought with the cooler temps (mid-40s) I could press for sub-7s but didn't quite have it. I'm with gruecd on the Chris Johnson TD - that one took me to 6-0 in my primary league.

 

[wraith5]

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

What kind of socks are you wearing? that's the first thing I'd look to change. Body Glide, as Sand suggested, is a very good idea. They also have patches that you can put over blister spots that may be a good last ditch solution.

 

[Dark Matter]

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

What kind of socks are you wearing? that's the first thing I'd look to change. Body Glide, as Sand suggested, is a very good idea.

They also have patches that you can put over blister spots that may be a good last ditch solution.

I have tried alot of different sock/shoe combos. On any runs 10+ miles or more is when the blisters start. I'm just used to it now and I can block it out during the runs but there is hell to pay afterwards for a few days.These liner socks with UnderArmor training socks in combination with Nike Free + shoes are my current system. I have tried different types of moisture control socks and nothing has proven to be very successful. I took my shoes and socks off and showed my son and he was stunned that I would even be walking let alone running like that. Like I said, I'm just used to it. I will check out the Body Glide for sure. Thanks Sand!

 

[pigskinliquors]

You think running contagious, wait until you do your first traithlon!!!!! Congratulations on a great 1st 1/2!

Darrin: Best of luck with your recovery.

Sand: Great news that you are back at it

Prosopsis: AWESOME looking run

DarkMatter: Fantastic race report, and I'll third the body glide. You could also try those finger-looking socks. They can't be in geekier than OxySox/2XU's.

Ned: Priorities, priorities. Run before drinking/shooting things.

_____________________

My Update:

I had a good swim last night (200, 2250, 100) I did the 2,250 (longer than race distance) in 44:25 which made me pretty ecstatic. More importantly my shoulder is not sore at all (2 attempts at a HIM ago, I couldn't go due to shoulder injury from swimming), so I will start my taper for the swim as I don't want to push my luck. I still haven't done a swim with my wetsuit, so my swims next week will be to get used to it.

Today was a really nice brick (35.7/8.5). It was a gorgeous 64 at the start, and 74 at the finish, with winds down a bit for here. I tried to push it a bit harder today, as I felt I wanted to get in a solid time brick before the race, and didn't want to be tempted to do it on my final one (scheduled for next Tuesday) prior to full-taper.

Bike = 35.7 miles in 1:39:37 (21.6 MPH); AVE HR 153, MAX HR 169. This was a bit faster than I expected to go, but my only indicator was going to be to keep my HR under 170. Goal accomplished.

Transition = a bit slow. I didn't put water out for the run, and the heat was cranking up, so I filled a water bottle to take with which slowed me down.

Run = 8.5 miles in 1:08:36 (8:04) per mile; AVE HR 167, MAX HR 183. I pushed it here quite a bit for the training I have under my belt. I wanted to feel tired legs, and certainly was able to for the last 1.5. I think I'm going to target 8:15's (weather permitting) for the HIM as this hurt more than it should have for a training run. When I started, I wanted to shoot for 8:00's (MP), but it became clear pretty early this wasn't going to happen. My miles and AVE HR were:

1) 8:01 (152 BPM)

2) 8:00 (161)

3) 8:00 (163) [actually thought right here that 8:00's were in the cards]

4) 8:07 (165) [hr started to escalate early = I slowed it down]

5) 8:01 (171)

6) 8:06 (174) [same as mile 4]

7) 8:11 (174) [Happy to keep HR steady'ish]

8) 8:08 (178) [getting close to the danger zone for me]

.5) 8:07 (178) [legs really felt it coming in]

I now need to figure out what to do with my Final brick next Tuesday. I have a 40/10 planned, but am contemplating doing a double as per 2Y's advice. Something like a 25/6 then 15/4. The tri-geek guide that 2Y forwarded me suggested a triple prior to tapering of: 15 miles/30 minutes (15/3.5'ish x 3).

I have a 13 mile run scheduled for next Sunday, and will be doing the last brick on Tuesday = it will be on tired legs. I will then taper for the 12 days prior to the race.

 

[BassNBrew]

You think running contagious, wait until you do your first traithlon!!!!! Congratulations on a great 1st 1/2!

Darrin: Best of luck with your recovery.

Sand: Great news that you are back at it

Prosopsis: AWESOME looking run

DarkMatter: Fantastic race report, and I'll third the body glide. You could also try those finger-looking socks. They can't be in geekier than OxySox/2XU's.

Ned: Priorities, priorities. Run before drinking/shooting things.

_____________________

My Update:

I had a good swim last night (200, 2250, 100) I did the 2,250 (longer than race distance) in 44:25 which made me pretty ecstatic. More importantly my shoulder is not sore at all (2 attempts at a HIM ago, I couldn't go due to shoulder injury from swimming), so I will start my taper for the swim as I don't want to push my luck. I still haven't done a swim with my wetsuit, so my swims next week will be to get used to it.

Today was a really nice brick (35.7/8.5). It was a gorgeous 64 at the start, and 74 at the finish, with winds down a bit for here. I tried to push it a bit harder today, as I felt I wanted to get in a solid time brick before the race, and didn't want to be tempted to do it on my final one (scheduled for next Tuesday) prior to full-taper.

Bike = 35.7 miles in 1:39:37 (21.6 MPH); AVE HR 153, MAX HR 169. This was a bit faster than I expected to go, but my only indicator was going to be to keep my HR under 170. Goal accomplished.

Transition = a bit slow. I didn't put water out for the run, and the heat was cranking up, so I filled a water bottle to take with which slowed me down.

Run = 8.5 miles in 1:08:36 (8:04) per mile; AVE HR 167, MAX HR 183. I pushed it here quite a bit for the training I have under my belt. I wanted to feel tired legs, and certainly was able to for the last 1.5. I think I'm going to target 8:15's (weather permitting) for the HIM as this hurt more than it should have for a training run. When I started, I wanted to shoot for 8:00's (MP), but it became clear pretty early this wasn't going to happen. My miles and AVE HR were:

1) 8:01 (152 BPM)

2) 8:00 (161)

3) 8:00 (163) [actually thought right here that 8:00's were in the cards]

4) 8:07 (165) [hr started to escalate early = I slowed it down]

5) 8:01 (171)

6) 8:06 (174) [same as mile 4]

7) 8:11 (174) [Happy to keep HR steady'ish]

8) 8:08 (178) [getting close to the danger zone for me]

.5) 8:07 (178) [legs really felt it coming in]

I now need to figure out what to do with my Final brick next Tuesday. I have a 40/10 planned, but am contemplating doing a double as per 2Y's advice. Something like a 25/6 then 15/4. The tri-geek guide that 2Y forwarded me suggested a triple prior to tapering of: 15 miles/30 minutes (15/3.5'ish x 3).

I have a 13 mile run scheduled for next Sunday, and will be doing the last brick on Tuesday = it will be on tired legs. I will then taper for the 12 days prior to the race.

You're killing it on the bike dude.

 

[wraith5]

I had a good swim last night (200, 2250, 100) Today was a really nice brick (35.7/8.5).

You're killing it on the bike dude.

He's killing it all the way around! Very nice PSL! I forgot to mention that I've started to miss swimming, so I decided to bite the bullet and spend $200 on a pool membership for the off season. I should be back to going x2/week in no time. Gonna suck getting used to a 25 yd pool again.

 

[prosopis]

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

I dont know about fool proof or if this is possible where you live. What I have done is try to walk around bare foot as much as possible. I live in the desert and the ground is pretty tough. I feel this toughens up my feet, especially my soles. I once dated a girl here who would run through the desert with her horses. It was amazing. Nothing could effect her feet. Her soles were like leather. That is what I go for. I will say I have hurt myself doing this. IIRC you can search my name and find that my first postings in this thread involved me with a lot of foot pain/blisters thinking I could do serious miles in flip flops. I dont try that anymore but if I had the cash I think I would try the vibram five fingers.Anyway give it a shot even if it is just around the house.Try going barefoot more.

 

[BassNBrew]

10-1: 3.1 mi @ 8'16", 25'40", 150 hr 10-2: 3.3 mi, 30'55", 134 hr + 22 mi bike 10-3: 5.6 mi @ 7'44" (gps was off), 43'24", 138 hr10-4: off 10-5: 3.1 mi @ 8'09", 25'02", 140 hr 10-6: 3.1 mi @ 9'09", 28'40", 127 hr 10-7: 4 mi @ 9'40", 38'43", 140 hr

10-8: 3.5 mi @ 9'31", 33'20", 130 hr 10-9: 2.2 mi @ 9'00", 20'00", 135 hr 10-10: 3.1 mi @ 8'54", 27'36", 141 hr AND 3.2 mi @ 8'47", 141 hr 10-11: 9.0 mi @ 8'59", 1:20'43", 138 hr10-12: 3.21 @ 9'38", 30'56", 131 hr10-12: 4 mi @ 8'24", 33'35", 142 hr10-13: 3.1 @ 9'58", 30'49", 132 hr10-14: 2.2 mi bike ride + 3.31 mi @ 9'15", 30'36", 136 hr10-15: 3 mi @ 8'42", 26'10", 140 hr10-16: 2.14 mi @ 9'43", 20'42", 140 hr10-17: 3 mi @ 9'27", 28'21", 134 hr10-18: 4 mi @ 8'39", 34'35", 131 hr10-18: 2 mi @ 10'32", 21'03", 120 hr10-19: 3.5 mi @ 9'45", 34'08", 128 hr21 runs in 19 days, 73.35 miles.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I once dated a girl...Her soles were like leather. That is what I go for.

OK BNB: 21 runs in 19 is sick. It would take me 7 weeks to get those in, as I have difficulty running more than 3x per week.Wraith: were you in a 50 meter before, or on open water? As a non-flip turner, I greatly prefer open water or longer pools as well. My new fitness center has a 50m inside, and 25y outside, and I have been swimming in the 25, mostly bc that's where the females on our university's tri-club swim.

 

[Sand]

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

What kind of socks are you wearing? that's the first thing I'd look to change. Body Glide, as Sand suggested, is a very good idea.

They also have patches that you can put over blister spots that may be a good last ditch solution.

I have tried alot of different sock/shoe combos. On any runs 10+ miles or more is when the blisters start. I'm just used to it now and I can block it out during the runs but there is hell to pay afterwards for a few days.These liner socks with UnderArmor training socks in combination with Nike Free + shoes are my current system. I have tried different types of moisture control socks and nothing has proven to be very successful. I took my shoes and socks off and showed my son and he was stunned that I would even be walking let alone running like that. Like I said, I'm just used to it. I will check out the Body Glide for sure. Thanks Sand!

Some folks use anti-persperant (I don't remember what kind) as nip protectors and say it wears better than Body glide and lowers friction about as much. I find Body Glide to work pretty well, though. If you sweat like I do (and it sounds like you do) then all the moisture control stuff isn't going to do any good. Definitely try some things in the friction reduction regime - hopefully you have better luck there.

 

[Sand]

I had a good swim last night (200, 2250, 100) I did the 2,250 (longer than race distance) in 44:25 which made me pretty ecstatic. More importantly my shoulder is not sore at all (2 attempts at a HIM ago, I couldn't go due to shoulder injury from swimming), so I will start my taper for the swim as I don't want to push my luck. I still haven't done a swim with my wetsuit, so my swims next week will be to get used to it.

You should be able to go into the race and swim the same time or better with the wetsuit and come out of the water fresh as a daisy.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I had a good swim last night (200, 2250, 100) I did the 2,250 (longer than race distance) in 44:25 which made me pretty ecstatic. More importantly my shoulder is not sore at all (2 attempts at a HIM ago, I couldn't go due to shoulder injury from swimming), so I will start my taper for the swim as I don't want to push my luck. I still haven't done a swim with my wetsuit, so my swims next week will be to get used to it.

You should be able to go into the race and swim the same time or better with the wetsuit and come out of the water fresh as a daisy.

That's my whole goal I finished the 2,250 barely winded, and could have gone quite a bit further at that pace. I'm just trying to get to the starting line, and pushing myself in the water is the easiest way for me to have that not happen. Now all I have to figure out is how to get the suit on by myself :shuked:

 

[Dexter]

If anyone knows a fool proof method of blister control, I am all ears.

+1 Any runs of 6 miles or more I will get a blister no matter what type of shoe I wear. Maybe it's because I'm not training enough at that distance, but all I know is it sucks.

 

[tri-man 47]

More great race (and prosopis run) reports! Congrats, guys!!! So cool to read all the stories from the weekend.

Darrin - heal quickly, my friend! Eat healthy while you're laid up.

Boston - just to say, guys, that I did my first marathon four years ago at age 51. I'm now qualified for Boston at age 55. While my kids were young, I stayed with the 5Ks and then some Oly triathlons (usually just one per summer). My point is: Be patient! Stay healthy, keep competing ...and your marathon time will come.

SFDuck - yes, I'm planning to do the Boston2BigSur. I don't want to do marathon training through two winters, so I'll make the commitment this winter, do Boston, then catch Big Sur 13 days later. That'll be all for marathoning, then. After a conference last year I drove down as far as Pfeiffer State Park, 26 miles south of Carmel. Little did I know that's the exact starting point for Big Sur. I had been thinking about Big Sur anyway, and that solidified my interest. So see you there?!

 

[wraith5]

Wraith: were you in a 50 meter before, or on open water? As a non-flip turner, I greatly prefer open water or longer pools as well. My new fitness center has a 50m inside, and 25y outside, and I have been swimming in the 25, mostly bc that's where the females on our university's tri-club swim.

I used a 50M outdoor pool during the summer - this place I'm joining is where I was going in the spring. I am also a non-flip turner. It'll be fine - much better than not swimming!

 

[BassNBrew]

Began my prep for tomorrow's butt and throat scope. Kinda of stinks blowing gas and having to clinch the cheeks to check if it's air or liquid. The eruption should begin anytime now.

 

[Darrinll40]

Began my prep for tomorrow's butt and throat scope. Kinda of stinks blowing gas and having to clinch the cheeks to check if it's air or liquid. The eruption should begin anytime now.

butt and throat scrape sounds almost as bad as a catheter. Does it hurt?

 

[Darrinll40]

I have a "rather large hernia"

Duh...you're a FBG...of course it's a large hernia.Can you bike in the meantime?

The surgeon said that I did not have a double hernia, but I did have a very large hernia. I did try to uphold the FBG tradition.

 

[prosopis]

Began my prep for tomorrow's butt and throat scope. Kinda of stinks blowing gas and having to clinch the cheeks to check if it's air or liquid. The eruption should begin anytime now.

I did that prep while working. I did not know what the results of the prep were gonna be. I did not last long at work. Enjoy When people talk about colon cleansing I wonder why they dont just do this prep? Seems to be the same result.

 

[tri-man 47]

Now all I have to figure out is how to get the suit on by myself :shuked:

Have you tried the plastic bag on the foot trick? You'll just sliiiide into each leg of the wetsuit.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Now all I have to figure out is how to get the suit on by myself :shuked:

Have you tried the plastic bag on the foot trick? You'll just sliiiide into each leg of the wetsuit.

Getting the legs in wasn't the problem. I was having difficulty zipping it up. I went ahead and put vaseline on the zipper (which I think you recommended awhile ago), and it worked like a champ. I can get in it now with little problems. Getting out in a timely matter though is something I'm going to have to practice over the next few weeks.

 

[Sand]

I have a "rather large hernia"

Duh...you're a FBG...of course it's a large hernia.Can you bike in the meantime?

The surgeon said that I did not have a double hernia, but I did have a very large hernia. I did try to uphold the FBG tradition.

Just like the typical FFAer. Whatever you do, it is gonna be the top of the heap. Way to uphold the FFA standard.

 

[bentley]

So, I was diagnosed with a strained Achilles a couple months ago and I gave it some rest and then I started back off at half the mileage I was running before, but it never got really better. So, I said to myself, "#### it. I'm going back to running." Back to 15-20 miles a week over the last couple weeks. It never really feels good, but it really doesn't ever feel worse.

So, my question is, should I be doing something else? Are there some stretches or icing or anything that I can do to make this go away?

 

[2Young2BBald]

Now all I have to figure out is how to get the suit on by myself :shuked:

Have you tried the plastic bag on the foot trick? You'll just sliiiide into each leg of the wetsuit.

Getting the legs in wasn't the problem. I was having difficulty zipping it up. I went ahead and put vaseline on the zipper (which I think you recommended awhile ago), and it worked like a champ. I can get in it now with little problems. Getting out in a timely matter though is something I'm going to have to practice over the next few weeks.

Trick to the zipper for me is to pinch the base of the zipper and pull down (towards my backside) and then pull up of the cord. If I just pull the cord, it sticks and does not move. As for getting out of it, don't be gentle. Pull cord and top part at your waist right out of the water. Then, get one leg off and step on the crotch and rip the other leg out. If there is more than about 30 yards to transition, take the suit off at the shore. It'll make the run to T1 much easier.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Now all I have to figure out is how to get the suit on by myself :shuked:

Have you tried the plastic bag on the foot trick? You'll just sliiiide into each leg of the wetsuit.

Getting the legs in wasn't the problem. I was having difficulty zipping it up. I went ahead and put vaseline on the zipper (which I think you recommended awhile ago), and it worked like a champ. I can get in it now with little problems. Getting out in a timely matter though is something I'm going to have to practice over the next few weeks.

Trick to the zipper for me is to pinch the base of the zipper and pull down (towards my backside) and then pull up of the cord. If I just pull the cord, it sticks and does not move. As for getting out of it, don't be gentle. Pull cord and top part at your waist right out of the water. Then, get one leg off and step on the crotch and rip the other leg out. If there is more than about 30 yards to transition, take the suit off at the shore. It'll make the run to T1 much easier.

 

[The_Man]

So, I was diagnosed with a strained Achilles a couple months ago and I gave it some rest and then I started back off at half the mileage I was running before, but it never got really better. So, I said to myself, "#### it. I'm going back to running." Back to 15-20 miles a week over the last couple weeks. It never really feels good, but it really doesn't ever feel worse.So, my question is, should I be doing something else? Are there some stretches or icing or anything that I can do to make this go away?

You shouldn't really be stretching your Achilles - unlike muscles, tendons aren't meant to stretch. But you can (and should) do exercises to strengthen them. Google "eccentric Achilles exercise." You'll find info and even videos about doing heel drops on a staircase that are great for strengthening the area.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

So, I was diagnosed with a strained Achilles a couple months ago and I gave it some rest and then I started back off at half the mileage I was running before, but it never got really better. So, I said to myself, "#### it. I'm going back to running." Back to 15-20 miles a week over the last couple weeks. It never really feels good, but it really doesn't ever feel worse.

So, my question is, should I be doing something else? Are there some stretches or icing or anything that I can do to make this go away?

I had achilles tendonitis several years ago, and rest was really the only thing for it. Anything you can do to strengthen your calves (like calf raises) will help support your achilles and make it less likely to flare up in the future, but I don't know if that would help with any issues you already have.