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Yeah for hte distances I'll be running in the immediate future (5k/4mi/etc) that's more than enough water. I've tried going without but given I'm a n00b with the VO2 Max of an infant, I am deep mouth breathing to maximize O2 intake and my mouth goes dry really quickly on me. Just need something to get a mouthful/swallow every mile or so. Definitely want to carry as little as possible though.
I have a bottle that size for shorter runs when it is crazy hot and humid. I pound water like crazy even when I am not sweating like crazy running so to go without just doesnt work for me. I easily go through a 70oz bladder on my double digit runs.
I always carry at least my 22 oz Nathan handheld, and usually finish the thing, even on shorter (5-6 mile) runs. Part of it is habit, I know. Part of it is re-hydrating from the Makers on the Rocks nightcap(s) I tend to have the night before.
Yes.. compression sleeves, with KT tape underneath. No words for the frustration.Sorry to hear, Matuski. Were you wearing compression sleeves? I used to love playing bball and my gym has a tempting 2x full court gymnasium. I haven't played for years because of fear of spraining ankles, but I don't think my calves would survive it these days either. I already feel like I'm walking a fine line with running and speedwork and a calf heart attack even with the compression sleeves. Calf heart attacks ended a good friend's (and great runner) running career. They are no joke.matuski said:Gave it almost a month. No BBall, no running, just walking a few miles the last 4 weeks most days. Ran a little over the last couple weeks. Felt great.Been there, done that many times. Calves are my built in fuses. This does work - I've made my way back a few times following these guidelines.Calf Heart AttacksCompression sleeves ...compression socks - both help with the blood flow and healing. As a roller, I use The Stick.
Also: Google 'calf heart attack' (or calves?). That'll give some good guidance on easing back into things.
Exactly what I am experiencing.. thanks guys.
30 seconds into my first BBall game after warming up and stretching thoroughly... snap/pop. This is effing ridiculous. Back to square one.
What a fall these last few years have been for me athletically.
Pretty big difference between jogging and something dynamic like bball. Sucks, for sure. I've relapsed. Take it easy for a bit and then start up again. Hopefully less damage this time and recovery will be quicker.Yes.. compression sleeves, with KT tape underneath. No words for the frustration.Sorry to hear, Matuski. Were you wearing compression sleeves? I used to love playing bball and my gym has a tempting 2x full court gymnasium. I haven't played for years because of fear of spraining ankles, but I don't think my calves would survive it these days either. I already feel like I'm walking a fine line with running and speedwork and a calf heart attack even with the compression sleeves. Calf heart attacks ended a good friend's (and great runner) running career. They are no joke.matuski said:Gave it almost a month. No BBall, no running, just walking a few miles the last 4 weeks most days. Ran a little over the last couple weeks. Felt great.Been there, done that many times. Calves are my built in fuses. This does work - I've made my way back a few times following these guidelines.Calf Heart Attacks
Also: Google 'calf heart attack' (or calves?). That'll give some good guidance on easing back into things.
Exactly what I am experiencing.. thanks guys.
30 seconds into my first BBall game after warming up and stretching thoroughly... snap/pop. This is effing ridiculous. Back to square one.
What a fall these last few years have been for me athletically.
No I haven't, but I would say if swimming or riding a bike aggravates the achilles, I'd hate to think what some of those crazy crossfit routines would do. Makes my good Achilles ache just looking at some of those.
Well, crossfit can mean a lot of things. I was talking about just putting together some circuits with some pushups, pullups, squats, situps etc. You group some exercises together and keep your heart rate high. There's really a ton of variety in the WOD's (work out of the day). I've found some good websites that have tons of workouts.
Sorry? Are you crazy I love following this. I would be mad if you didn't tell us. I cant wait for 9/22 now.
Sorry? Are you crazy I love following this. I would be mad if you didn't tell us. I cant wait for 9/22 now.
DO IT!
Sold out in less than 5 minutes, BTW. I thought it would stay open for a while. I guess the pickings are ripe around here.Were you trying to get in? This year they gave the local tri clubs a one day head start. Next year if you want to get in they may offer that and you may want to join my club. Or another big local club if you're close to Chattanooga.MFer! Within 20 minutes of the registration opening, it looks like the Chattanooga Ironman sold out.
I think it was a combo of new location being convenient for many, decent timing in that we could train over the summer and it wouldn't be too hot, and others just wanting to try a new location.Sand said:Sold out in less than 5 minutes, BTW. I thought it would stay open for a while. I guess the pickings are ripe around here.Were you trying to get in? This year they gave the local tri clubs a one day head start. Next year if you want to get in they may offer that and you may want to join my club. Or another big local club if you're close to Chattanooga.MFer! Within 20 minutes of the registration opening, it looks like the Chattanooga Ironman sold out.
Great deal and thanks! I don't mind paying a little more if there's a difference. This hobby can get expensive.How evil can you be for 10 seconds before she's out of sight?Hook me up with Kara Goucher at a race and I'd be happy to show you the dark side of morality.
I've personally found that seated cycling is fine (no standing). Aqua jogging is great, but Grue is right - it is pretty brutal for excitement. If you have to do it for a while I have a waterproof MP3 player you can borrow.
Posted this last week - "I, on the other hand, have found what I think is the best random picture from a tri bike leg. Enjoy." Not a single comment. Depressing.
Never had a double (knock on wood), but at least you weren't too far from home!My 18 mile ride into work this morning became a 14 mile ride, a 10 minute "practice changing a tire" session, a 2 mile ride, and a 2 mile walk with my 2nd flat tire this morning.
1. Keep the old tires for trainer tires. There are dedicated trainer tires out there, but old tires work fine. If you blow one, who cares.Yeah. I think I need new tires. Not overly flat, but getting there. If I don't get them in the next month or so, I will certainly need them next spring."This is the life we have chosen" Gotta take the good with the badMy 18 mile ride into work this morning became a 14 mile ride, a 10 minute "practice changing a tire" session, a 2 mile ride, and a 2 mile walk with my 2nd flat tire this morning.Got to run a little today, kinda geeked up. First time since July 22nd.
Also need to buy an indoor trainer.
I really have no idea how to get a good deal on a high quality tire or trainer, other than to ask my local bike shop or search online.
2. Trainer. As always the question is - how much? And how much noise can you withstand? Mag trainers are pretty loud. If you have the money a good fluid one is likely your best bet. This is the gold standard. There are higher end ones that tilt and don't use a rear tire and such (though you'd be the envy of the neighborhood with this.) But really if you get the Road Machine you're set for years and years.
3. Tires. I'm gonna say this once, but just because all of y'all are good friends and have the capability for forgiveness. I'm a tire slut. I can't help it - I see a deal and buy tires. I have enough tires for at least 5 years, if not more. So, sadly, I know lots about tires. There are lots of high quality tires out there, and they can cost. If you wanted the one do it all tire, though, really the best thing out there is the Continental GP4000S (you want the "S" version! They only come in black!). They have good puncture resistance for normal roads, very low Crr (roll easy - i.e. fast), and have been found to have excellent aerodynamics so add speed that way, as well. In my 2 second search, this may be the best deal for them - tires with free tubes and a water bottle. Price is less than almost everyone before the extras. Ordered from PBK many times (British company). They're great.
Edit:
Offer: Buy 2 Clincher bike tires & Get an extra 10% off
Code: CLINCH2US
Valid: until 09/10/13
So now $35 each with free tubes. Not bad at all.
This rocks on so many levels that non competitors just don't get. We all have friends and/or family that that we are insane for taking on the challenges (mentally and physically) that racing presents, Not to get all hooey, but I dig the Helen Keller quote "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing". Fantastic decision.tri-man 47 said:
#### YEA! That's what I'm talking about!!! They say to survive in the NFL you have to have a short memory, forget the race from Sunday, learn it's lesson and qualify. If you need a little inspiration I was just coming to post this pretty awesome article about the the signature event here in Charlotte http://writethehappyending.com/2013/06/01/run-to-the-light/.tri-man 47 said:
This is great! Good luck Tri-man.tri-man 47 said:
Ditto. Sorry I can't help out.
I've stayed at that hotel many times. For a sports bar, I'd probably go to Major Goolsby's. It's less than a half-mile from your hotel, so you can walk there. Your hotel is on the corner of Wisconsin and 5th. Just walk east on Wisconsin to 4th, and then go north on 4th until you hit Kilbourn. Goolsby's is on the NE corner of the intersection.If you decide to run, just go east on Wisconsin until you hit the lakeshore (a mile or so) and then head north on the bike path.
He would, but weather permitting, there's a good chance that he'll be shirking his pacing responsibilities and racing the Fox Cities Marathon here in Appleton that same day (and similarly hoping that Boston stays open beyond the initial two-week period).parasaurolophus said:
It's on like Donkey Kong.tri-man 47 said:
the code for the 10% off didn't work, but the free water bottle did. :thumbsup: I need a new bottle.Great deal and thanks! I don't mind paying a little more if there's a difference. This hobby can get expensive.How evil can you be for 10 seconds before she's out of sight?Hook me up with Kara Goucher at a race and I'd be happy to show you the dark side of morality.
I've personally found that seated cycling is fine (no standing). Aqua jogging is great, but Grue is right - it is pretty brutal for excitement. If you have to do it for a while I have a waterproof MP3 player you can borrow.
Posted this last week - "I, on the other hand, have found what I think is the best random picture from a tri bike leg. Enjoy." Not a single comment. Depressing.
Never had a double (knock on wood), but at least you weren't too far from home!My 18 mile ride into work this morning became a 14 mile ride, a 10 minute "practice changing a tire" session, a 2 mile ride, and a 2 mile walk with my 2nd flat tire this morning.1. Keep the old tires for trainer tires. There are dedicated trainer tires out there, but old tires work fine. If you blow one, who cares.Yeah. I think I need new tires. Not overly flat, but getting there. If I don't get them in the next month or so, I will certainly need them next spring."This is the life we have chosen" Gotta take the good with the badMy 18 mile ride into work this morning became a 14 mile ride, a 10 minute "practice changing a tire" session, a 2 mile ride, and a 2 mile walk with my 2nd flat tire this morning.
Also need to buy an indoor trainer.
I really have no idea how to get a good deal on a high quality tire or trainer, other than to ask my local bike shop or search online.
2. Trainer. As always the question is - how much? And how much noise can you withstand? Mag trainers are pretty loud. If you have the money a good fluid one is likely your best bet. This is the gold standard. There are higher end ones that tilt and don't use a rear tire and such (though you'd be the envy of the neighborhood with this.) But really if you get the Road Machine you're set for years and years.
3. Tires. I'm gonna say this once, but just because all of y'all are good friends and have the capability for forgiveness. I'm a tire slut. I can't help it - I see a deal and buy tires. I have enough tires for at least 5 years, if not more. So, sadly, I know lots about tires. There are lots of high quality tires out there, and they can cost. If you wanted the one do it all tire, though, really the best thing out there is the Continental GP4000S (you want the "S" version! They only come in black!). They have good puncture resistance for normal roads, very low Crr (roll easy - i.e. fast), and have been found to have excellent aerodynamics so add speed that way, as well. In my 2 second search, this may be the best deal for them - tires with free tubes and a water bottle. Price is less than almost everyone before the extras. Ordered from PBK many times (British company). They're great.
Edit:
Offer: Buy 2 Clincher bike tires & Get an extra 10% off
Code: CLINCH2US
Valid: until 09/10/13
So now $35 each with free tubes. Not bad at all.
The risk is certainly there, but assuming that registration does, in fact, re-open on the 23rd, the good thing is that it's first-come, first-serve, so there's no pressure to run a "BQ-x." You just need to run your BQ...and then be quick at your keyboard on Monday morning.Also, I'd like to think that we'll know before our races start on Sunday whether or not Boston is already full.tri-man 47 said:
Agreed ...the focus will be on a qualifying time, though I'd rather have some time in the bank to play it safe. I think I'll set my splits at 1.01 miles, which protects against any extra distance.
Speaking from personal experience, she tends to speed up even more when she senses creepy guys picking it up to try to draft off of her.Hey! I resemble that remark.10 seconds is all he needs...How evil can you be for 10 seconds before she's out of sight?Hook me up with Kara Goucher at a race and I'd be happy to show you the dark side of morality.
matuski - sorry about the calf pop. Ugh.
FUBAR - sorry about the sold out race. Let's keep that karma away from here for the next few weeks.
Sand - you might be a tire slut, but you're our tire slut.
I got in!! Lucky enough to be online right at noon. The race sold out in 3 minutes, according to a note from the IM CEO on Slowtwitch.Were you trying to get in? This year they gave the local tri clubs a one day head start. Next year if you want to get in they may offer that and you may want to join my club. Or another big local club if you're close to Chattanooga.MFer! Within 20 minutes of the registration opening, it looks like the Chattanooga Ironman sold out.
:drool:Long-term forecast is saying overnight low of 40 #######' degrees on Saturday, September 21. Hoping like all hell that holds!!!
Long-term forecast is saying overnight low of 40 #######' degrees on Saturday, September 21. Hoping like all hell that holds!!!
I am hoping that holds for you.
Go get a DT massage. Bonus points if you can find a therapist that specializes in MAT. Time and time again my legs have woken up after a good DT and MAT session with my therapist.Great job, Ned. Glad to hear the training is picking up.
I am going the opposite way. My legs have been totally shot the last couple months and time off didn't help. My speedwork on Tuesday really brought the pain. I took off Weds but the legs were still killing me on yesterday's 4.2 mile run and they never loosened up. My left leg at the calf and under was so painful that it got kinda numb last night. I decided to take an ice bath in my tub last night and that seems to have helped some. Not quite sure what the F is going on. I've certainly trained harder and for longer mileage as recently as earlier this year and last year so not sure why I am having so many issues now. I'm taking time off, icing, stretching,doing strides, ramping back up slowly from breaks (25 miles last week)...this sucks
I usually seem to be wrong on this kind of stuff, but maybe the strides aren't doing you any favors. I know they're good for you when you're nice and loose but I, for one, don't do them whenever I'm having injury issues.Great job, Ned. Glad to hear the training is picking up.
I am going the opposite way. My legs have been totally shot the last couple months and time off didn't help. My speedwork on Tuesday really brought the pain. I took off Weds but the legs were still killing me on yesterday's 4.2 mile run and they never loosened up. My left leg at the calf and under was so painful that it got kinda numb last night. I decided to take an ice bath in my tub last night and that seems to have helped some. Not quite sure what the F is going on. I've certainly trained harder and for longer mileage as recently as earlier this year and last year so not sure why I am having so many issues now. I'm taking time off, icing, stretching,doing strides, ramping back up slowly from breaks (25 miles last week)...this sucks
wonder if they'd let me transfer from Louisville to Chattanooga?I got in!! Lucky enough to be online right at noon. The race sold out in 3 minutes, according to a note from the IM CEO on Slowtwitch.Were you trying to get in? This year they gave the local tri clubs a one day head start. Next year if you want to get in they may offer that and you may want to join my club. Or another big local club if you're close to Chattanooga.MFer! Within 20 minutes of the registration opening, it looks like the Chattanooga Ironman sold out.
BTW - I got a note from IM this morning, and if you were logged into Active when they had all the server issues, you may still be able to sign up. They will be opening some additional slots.
I am equally happy to see 50's with light wind and low humidity for my race next weekend.Long-term forecast is saying overnight low of 40 #######' degrees on Saturday, September 21. Hoping like all hell that holds!!!
