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Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
That sucks. :(= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
Dude. :( If this was me, I'd be inconsolable at first, but then you know what? I'd become the best GD cyclist around. Take some time, mourn the "loss," and then start riding. Good luck!Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns. = UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
Exactly my plan. I was a mess driving 2 hours back to here, from the specialist. I've since started working on a plan for getting back to cycling shape. The problem is that there is also a chance that cycling can incur more damage as well. I'll get back at it slow, with a goal of kicking some ### by Spring.Dude. :( If this was me, I'd be inconsolable at first, but then you know what? I'd become the best GD cyclist around. Take some time, mourn the "loss," and then start riding. Good luck!Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
I've said it for approximately the past 5 years that I should concentrate on cycling, as my legs/body always feel good after, while running always makes it feel worse. That is certainly a reality now.
^ this ^ I think eventually that is the way I'll be forced to go as my achilles (among other body parts) continue to make me pay for running. I'm really sorry, PSL.Dude. :( If this was me, I'd be inconsolable at first, but then you know what? I'd become the best GD cyclist around. Take some time, mourn the "loss," and then start riding. Good luck!Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns. = UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
I doubt it helps much, but my 6 year old is going thru some medical stuff that will take until she is 20 to resolve. I have to keep reminding her about her friend who was born with no hand, or the girl in her class in a wheelchair. There are always those who have it worse, and whatever hardships you go through will end up making you stronger if you can push thru them.It will probably take some time, but it might help to focus on the good times you had running, many people probably haven't experienced what you got to.Exactly my plan. I was a mess driving 2 hours back to here, from the specialist. I've since started working on a plan for getting back to cycling shape. The problem is that there is also a chance that cycling can incur more damage as well. I'll get back at it slow, with a goal of kicking some ### by Spring.Dude. :( If this was me, I'd be inconsolable at first, but then you know what? I'd become the best GD cyclist around. Take some time, mourn the "loss," and then start riding. Good luck!Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
#### I feel bad for you, BUT, I am going to try and put a positive spin on things. First, technology and medicine improve exponentially from year to year. What may seem impossible now in terms of a hip replacement, could be like changing the oil on a car in 10 years or sooner. Second, there are tons of OWS and Aqua/Bike endurance events. In fact, here is your first chance to race a stand alone OWS event. Don't knock these until you try them. I did a mile OWS event on the 4th of July weekend and LOVED it. I've recently bought a swim tether to use when I travel for work and have to use the hotel pool. This would work for you to simulate OWS, while using the pool. Its a hell of a workout as you don't get the advantage of a glide in the water. I would guess that yoga would be good to add to the mix as well. Plenty of other ways to abuse your body, go find some new ones to replace running!Exactly my plan. I was a mess driving 2 hours back to here, from the specialist. I've since started working on a plan for getting back to cycling shape. The problem is that there is also a chance that cycling can incur more damage as well. I'll get back at it slow, with a goal of kicking some ### by Spring.Dude. :( If this was me, I'd be inconsolable at first, but then you know what? I'd become the best GD cyclist around. Take some time, mourn the "loss," and then start riding. Good luck!Damn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
That blows chunks, man. I will say that the OWS restriction is bunk. You can easily do lap swimming using only one leg to push off. OWS only really hurts your opportunity for swimming a lot. Develop a one leg push and you can swim lots.It is good news, though, that cycling is in. You are a superb cyclist and I expect you will be in the Tour next year with your new focus.That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns. = UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
Why, has he already run through all the aerobics instructors in his area already?
The problem is that it's both hips = pushing with either is not good. 2Young: Thanks for the OWS link! It's too early for me to do, but it is another option.That blows chunks, man. I will say that the OWS restriction is bunk. You can easily do lap swimming using only one leg to push off. OWS only really hurts your opportunity for swimming a lot. Develop a one leg push and you can swim lots.That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns.
= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
It is good news, though, that cycling is in. You are a superb cyclist and I expect you will be in the Tour next year with your new focus.
Nice work.I was at about 250 in January/February.Got to 210 about a month ago and have hovered there for a few weeks.Sunday it read 208, so need to keep the push going to get to 200 by October 15 for my half.Want to be 190 by Christmas.
If your pool has a diving well, circle it to simulate OWS. I'll do this from time to time over the winter. Alternate directions every 2, 5 or 10 times around.And, I figured it was too early for an OWS, but wanted to show there is stuff out there if you go and look for it. Tri Find Dot Com has tons of events listed each year.
Sorry, GB. I thought it was one leg.BTW, I have done the Pensacola Bridge Swim (3.3 miles) twice. Tough effort and completely different than other races. Prolly doing it next year.
In like Flynn. Absolutely.
'gruecd said:In like Flynn. Absolutely.'2Young2BBald said:
No offense to BnB, but I edited the above for strength of finish.
Ya - no way I match BnB on the bike. If you wanted me to swim, though...'gruecd said:In like Flynn. Absolutely.'2Young2BBald said:
Do they actually do full IM relays? That would actually be a lot of fun!Ya - no way I match BnB on the bike. If you wanted me to swim, though...'gruecd said:In like Flynn. Absolutely.'2Young2BBald said:
'gruecd said:In like Flynn. Absolutely.'2Young2BBald said:
You're doing the swim 
This killed me more than your original post.Glad you're looking forward already. You're a better man than me.
This needs to happen!
'gruecd said:In like Flynn. Absolutely.'2Young2BBald said:
Swimming has always been my weak link, and cycling my strongest.
But you're still you, and you're a great guy. You work hard (and publish very successfully), you play hard, and you're a proud and active dad with your two girls. Running's just a small part of the equation, though I'm sure it tears your heart out to hear the news.I have to agree, it does suck. But the most important thing is that you do what the docs say. It is more important that you can walk around when you are older than it is that you run today.That sucks. :(= UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
Yea, when you do it be sure to let me know. I wanna watch that.
Mid 50s here...but it has not stopped raining since Saturday.Just a tiny sprinkle now...hopefully that keeps up til about 9 when I can get out there.Just a little 3 recovery miles tonight.
Dude, that's freaking unreal. Congrats.What a day.I've run this dual race last year in prep for my half marathon and decided to do it again this year.Essentially, its a 5K that starts at 8:30 and a 10K that starts at 9. So, I did both races last year. My 5K time last year was 23:36 and my 10K time was 47:57. A muggy day to start this morning, with the temp at 68 degrees and the dewpoint at 66 so the humidity was nearly 100%. I had already decided to go almost balls out in the 5K and I could just do the 10K leisurely if need be. My warmup sucked. They didn't have water this year before. I was hungry and just felt crappy.Course is an out and back with some rolling hills. More hilly than flat but just little hills up and down throughout.5K raceMile 1 -- 6:40/mile - 160 HRMile 2 -- 7:10/mile - 170 HRMile 3 -- 7:13/mile - 173 HRLast 0.1 -- 6:09/mile -- 175 HRTotal 21:27 (my previous best was 23:05!) with an average HR of 168. Never thought I could do a sub 7 minute mile for a 5K. I finished 32 out of 261 overall and 6th out of 21 in my 40-49 age group. So....I'm pretty gassed at this point and I've got about 8 minutes to get about 1/2 mile to the 10K start. I walk and leisurely jog to get over there. At the 10K start, its a quick downhill to begin and I figure I'll see how the legs feel and just push accordingly. I knew that there were some uphills in miles 4-6 but this was more of a training run than anything.10K raceMile 1 -- 7:07/mile -- 156 HR (alot of downhill here)Mile 2 -- 7:35/mile -- 164 HRMile 3 -- 7:26/mile -- 165 HRMile 4 -- 7:32/mile -- 168 HRMile 5 -- 7:24/Mile -- 168 HRMile 6 -- 7:38/mile -- 166 HR (alot of uphill here)Last 0.2 -- 6:44/mile -- 169 HRTotal 45:49 (my previous best was 46:30!) -- 7:26/mile -- 164 HR (finished 42 out of 174 and 8 out of 16 in my age group.)So, to sum it up. 2 PR's within an hour of each other. Pretty cool feeling.
Too hard to answer. There are a myriad of them out there now. Give us a list of "must haves" and what you are going to do with it and we can at least narrow it down for you. And start reading the reviews here. There is no slam dunk choice out there.----
Of those two B2B >>>> Great Floridian. And the swim for B2B comes in with the tide. Given the right tidal action I could be sub 50 on that swim. The bike is flat. I figure PSL is good for 4.5 or so.
Grue is good for 3 flat. So a combined 8 1/2 or so?
Ahem... I'm laughing with you, BnB.Just finishing in that is a victory.
2012? Let's win the ####### thing.Of those two B2B >>>> Great Floridian. And the swim for B2B comes in with the tide. Given the right tidal action I could be sub 50 on that swim. The bike is flat. I figure PSL is good for 4.5 or so.
I'm looking hard at doing the full if the tides are right.Those numbers look good, but I think 5 hr would be a best case bike split. The road is flat, but you'll likely have wind. If I did the full, 5.5 would be my bike goal, 4.25 run, 1.25 swim = 11 hr plus transition time. I could try to Sand the start and hang with him for 25 yards. I could then pick up pigskin's gu wrappers on the bike course. Gru would probably pass me as I started the run while he was doing his second 13.1 lap. After you guys celebrated and ate dinner, you could wave to me as I start lap two of the run. You could then start working on a case of beer and have one left for me at the finish.2012? Let's win the ####### thing.Of those two B2B >>>> Great Floridian. And the swim for B2B comes in with the tide. Given the right tidal action I could be sub 50 on that swim. The bike is flat. I figure PSL is good for 4.5 or so.
I have the 410. The complaints about the bezel are accurate. It is annoying. But that's not an issue if you take the time and hassle to configure it before your run and then lock the bezel. I think I'd still get the 310 if I had to do it again.
I don't want to downplay how much this sucks, but I would like to point out that riding a bike is really, really funDamn, this really sucks. I don't know what else to say. Channel your efforts into biking? :(That leaves option #4) Do nothing ...for a decade. The doc does think that biking on it won't hurt it any more, and could help strengthen the area, relieving some of the pain. He also says that as long as I don't push off walls, swimming will help = open water swims only, or no turns. = UGH!! I've considered myself a runner for over 30 years. No mas
I still weigh over 200 pounds though, I eat/drink too much. I took a detour and did some hills on the way home tonight, and oof. I'm carrying too much damn weight.
I have a 305, and I'll probably buy the exact same thing if/when this one dies. These models look dorky, but they're easy to use and very inexpensive.
I looked at the smaller versions and everything else.I love the 305.Works like a charm...easy to use, read, set up the screens. Sometimes its almost information overload with how much is on that.Love it.
